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Obituaries / CORLE, Carolyn Kay (Triboulet)...
Last post by patyrn - Yesterday at 05:22:49 PMCarolyn Kay Corle, age 73, of Elk Falls, Kansas, passed away at her home on January 29, 2026. She was born on January 12, 1953 in El Dorado, Kansas, the daughter of Edward Dwayne and Helen (Davis) Triboulet.
Carolyn was a graduate of South Elk High School, Class of 1971. On September 5, 1971, she married Donald Gene Corle, and they made their home in Elk Falls, Kansas. Carolyn and Gene spent the next 54 years building their legacy of love to their family.
Including taking care of her family and home, Carolyn took a job with the United States Postal Service, serving more than 30 years and retiring as the Postmaster in Howard, Kansas. She had a love for horses, taking care of them and going for long leisure rides when she could. She enjoyed KU Basketball, crocheting, and enjoying friends and family. An avid supporter of her grandchildren and their events, she also enjoyed cooking for her family and following her faith at the Longton Baptist Church in Longton, Kansas.
Survivors including her husband, Gene, are her children, Alicia Corle of Chanute, Kansas and Justin (Belinda) Corle of Longton, Kansas; stepson, Danny (Paula) Corle of Inola, Oklahoma; mother, Helen Copeland of Eureka, Kansas; grandchildren, Dakota (Joey) Woodall of Fredonia, Kansas, Walker (Rebecca Town) Corle, of LeRoy, Kansas, and Piper Corle of Longton, Kansas; great-grandson, Axl Woodall; sisters, Deann Triboulet of Augusta, Kansas, Betty Sauer of Wichita, Kansas, and Juanita (Donnie) Miller of Grenola, Kansas; brothers, Ed (Geneva) Triboulet of Grenola, Kansas, Jeff (Shelley) Triboulet of Pelham, Alabama, Cork (Renae) Triboulet of Howard, Kansas; and brother-in-law, Dwight Moore of Augusta, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her father, Dwayne "Trip" Triboulet; a sister, Peggy Moore; a brother-in-law, Rick Sauer; and a sister-in-law, Carey Triboulet.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow in the Elk Falls Cemetery in Elk Falls, Kansas. Memorials in her memory have been suggested to either the Moline Alumni Association for the new building or Harry Hynes Hospice. Memorials may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
Carolyn was a graduate of South Elk High School, Class of 1971. On September 5, 1971, she married Donald Gene Corle, and they made their home in Elk Falls, Kansas. Carolyn and Gene spent the next 54 years building their legacy of love to their family.
Including taking care of her family and home, Carolyn took a job with the United States Postal Service, serving more than 30 years and retiring as the Postmaster in Howard, Kansas. She had a love for horses, taking care of them and going for long leisure rides when she could. She enjoyed KU Basketball, crocheting, and enjoying friends and family. An avid supporter of her grandchildren and their events, she also enjoyed cooking for her family and following her faith at the Longton Baptist Church in Longton, Kansas.
Survivors including her husband, Gene, are her children, Alicia Corle of Chanute, Kansas and Justin (Belinda) Corle of Longton, Kansas; stepson, Danny (Paula) Corle of Inola, Oklahoma; mother, Helen Copeland of Eureka, Kansas; grandchildren, Dakota (Joey) Woodall of Fredonia, Kansas, Walker (Rebecca Town) Corle, of LeRoy, Kansas, and Piper Corle of Longton, Kansas; great-grandson, Axl Woodall; sisters, Deann Triboulet of Augusta, Kansas, Betty Sauer of Wichita, Kansas, and Juanita (Donnie) Miller of Grenola, Kansas; brothers, Ed (Geneva) Triboulet of Grenola, Kansas, Jeff (Shelley) Triboulet of Pelham, Alabama, Cork (Renae) Triboulet of Howard, Kansas; and brother-in-law, Dwight Moore of Augusta, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her father, Dwayne "Trip" Triboulet; a sister, Peggy Moore; a brother-in-law, Rick Sauer; and a sister-in-law, Carey Triboulet.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow in the Elk Falls Cemetery in Elk Falls, Kansas. Memorials in her memory have been suggested to either the Moline Alumni Association for the new building or Harry Hynes Hospice. Memorials may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
#2
Politics / Re: OVAL OFFICE BUFFOONERY
Last post by CCarl - February 01, 2026, 10:56:14 PMWho Straightened Trump Out?
He has one intelligent advisor, anyway. Here's the link; https://apnews.com/article/trump-democratic-cities-ice-federal-buildings-e14e47e9a55576d6b5750c4dd776aad0
Someone leaned in Trump's ear, "You are violating the Constitution, Bub. Keep the federal troops on federally owned property, unless you want to face a greater call for impeachment."
Or something like that . . . and Trump listened!! So the States win another round in their battles with Washington D.C.
He has one intelligent advisor, anyway. Here's the link; https://apnews.com/article/trump-democratic-cities-ice-federal-buildings-e14e47e9a55576d6b5750c4dd776aad0
Someone leaned in Trump's ear, "You are violating the Constitution, Bub. Keep the federal troops on federally owned property, unless you want to face a greater call for impeachment."
Or something like that . . . and Trump listened!! So the States win another round in their battles with Washington D.C.
#3
Politics / Re: OVAL OFFICE BUFFOONERY
Last post by CCarl - February 01, 2026, 10:39:55 PMEarly Warning Sign
February 1, 2026
How can a President blow it in one year? He won the election so easily. He promised;
1) to protect the 2nd Amendment,
2) he was the no-war candidate,
3) he'd have our economy firing on all four within a year, and
4) he'd release the Epstein files.
And now, a year and two weeks after his inauguration, we have;
a) possible war with Venezuela,
b) possible war with Iran,
c) American $$ supporting Ukraine's war,
d) American $$ supporting the rape of Gaza,
e) our National debt higher then ever, interest on it increasing every month,
f) most retail prices up as dollar value shrinks due to our debt structure,
g) Epstein file not released, then existence denied as Democrat fabrication, then amazingly over three million (?!!? LMAO) new pages 'found' and released. Not actually 'found', but fraudulently created by AI to pull the wool over the Sheep's eyes and hide the real sicko's,
h) And now we have para-military federal agents on the streets of our cities without State permission, killing Americans, killing State citizens. Now we have War at home!
i) The last man to be killed in Minneapolis was carrying a State-permitted concealed weapon. The President ignored the 2nd Amendment when he announced the dead man was not permitted to carry a weapon at a rally.
And now we have an early warning sign that the President is done, stick a fork in him. He is soon to be a Lame Donald Duck. Texas is almost as red as red can get, being one of the States most reflecting a Constitutional Republic, and understanding the separation of powers therein.
Last week Texas held a run-off election to fill a vacant State Senate seat in a District that Trump won by 17% in November 2024. Trump endorsed the Republican before the run-off. A grassroots Democrat won the run-off by 20%. Here's Yahoo's report; https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/democrats-flip-texas-state-senate-050418682.html
Trump is done!! In November 2025 he will lose control of Congress, and Americans will have to deal with his vindictive anger for two more years. Hopefully he won't put his finger on the nuclear trigger in that time. Hopefully, he will not authorize the death of more Americans on our city streets. Maybe he will be impeached for real.
As Don Meredith used to sing in the second half, "Turn out the lights . . . the party's over . . . ." Join in the chorus, all you MAGA-hats!!
February 1, 2026
How can a President blow it in one year? He won the election so easily. He promised;
1) to protect the 2nd Amendment,
2) he was the no-war candidate,
3) he'd have our economy firing on all four within a year, and
4) he'd release the Epstein files.
And now, a year and two weeks after his inauguration, we have;
a) possible war with Venezuela,
b) possible war with Iran,
c) American $$ supporting Ukraine's war,
d) American $$ supporting the rape of Gaza,
e) our National debt higher then ever, interest on it increasing every month,
f) most retail prices up as dollar value shrinks due to our debt structure,
g) Epstein file not released, then existence denied as Democrat fabrication, then amazingly over three million (?!!? LMAO) new pages 'found' and released. Not actually 'found', but fraudulently created by AI to pull the wool over the Sheep's eyes and hide the real sicko's,
h) And now we have para-military federal agents on the streets of our cities without State permission, killing Americans, killing State citizens. Now we have War at home!
i) The last man to be killed in Minneapolis was carrying a State-permitted concealed weapon. The President ignored the 2nd Amendment when he announced the dead man was not permitted to carry a weapon at a rally.
And now we have an early warning sign that the President is done, stick a fork in him. He is soon to be a Lame Donald Duck. Texas is almost as red as red can get, being one of the States most reflecting a Constitutional Republic, and understanding the separation of powers therein.
Last week Texas held a run-off election to fill a vacant State Senate seat in a District that Trump won by 17% in November 2024. Trump endorsed the Republican before the run-off. A grassroots Democrat won the run-off by 20%. Here's Yahoo's report; https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/democrats-flip-texas-state-senate-050418682.html
Trump is done!! In November 2025 he will lose control of Congress, and Americans will have to deal with his vindictive anger for two more years. Hopefully he won't put his finger on the nuclear trigger in that time. Hopefully, he will not authorize the death of more Americans on our city streets. Maybe he will be impeached for real.
As Don Meredith used to sing in the second half, "Turn out the lights . . . the party's over . . . ." Join in the chorus, all you MAGA-hats!!
#4
Politics / Re: NATURAL RIGHTS & FREEDOM
Last post by CCarl - January 30, 2026, 02:03:51 PMThank you Judge, for the truth amid all the psychopaths!! And the validation of the previous post.
https://judgenap.com/american-gestapo-american-psycho/
https://judgenap.com/american-gestapo-american-psycho/
#5
Obituaries / HARSH, Judith Carol "Judy" (Cl...
Last post by patyrn - January 30, 2026, 10:46:29 AMJudith "Judy" Harsh, age 78, who found a new life in Howard, Kansas after moving there in 1978 from the Kansas City metro area, passed away on January 19, 2026 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. She leaves behind a legacy of a fruitful smalltown life that she never knew she wanted, but once she had it, she wholeheartedly embraced it and never left.
Born Judith Carol Cloe on January 1, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri, she was adopted days later by homemaker Ida Myrtle "Iva" (Stevens) Cloe and Floyd Michael Cloe, a plumber and the brother of Judy's biological father. She graduated from Kansas City's Westport High School in 1966.
Following a brief marriage to Floyd Crist, Judy met and married Everett "Bud " Starling of Shawnee, Kansas and later had a son, Everett, Jr. and made an impression with her kindness as a stepmother and a good egg. The marriage to Bud ended with Judy fearful and alone with a young son, and needing a fresh start, she found one with Floyd Dale Harsh of Olathe, Kansas, someone she met through a mutual friend. She was initially oblivious to Floyd's interest in her until the friend told her, "Silly, he only hangs around me because he likes you!"
Being fearful of her ex-husband, Judy embraced an opportunity for a fresh start with Floyd, A Vietnam War veteran looking to start over himself. He promised Judy he would take care of her and her young son if she gave him six months to prove his worth and win her affection. She and Floyd were married in 1978. Floyd accepted an offer from Dwight Winn of Howard to join a construction crew, an offer for which he and Judy were forever grateful. A then-trepidatious city girl, Judy, Floyd, and young Everett moved to Howard and adjusted to country living for the first time - cisterns, snakes, farm animals, and all. That six months ended up being much more. Judy and Floyd added a daughter, Melissa, in 1982.
Judy and Floyd worked hard to get by, and Judy ingratiated herself into the community working for Daylight Donuts before eventually following her best friend, Neva Walter as head librarian at the Howard City Library. Judy was an avid reader, a passion she passed on to her children and eventually led to her library work. Talking books helped forge many friendships in town. She later made an impact at the Howard Senior Center, first as assistant cook for Friendship Meals before leading the kitchen for an extended period.
In an excruciating time for Judy and her two school-aged children, she lost both her mother to a stroke and her husband, Floyd, to cancer within two months of each other in 1989. Her mother had moved from Wisconsin to become a Howard resident as well, and Floyd went from diagnosis to death within three months. Judy was helpless as her world changed so quickly. The losses were devastating. The strength and support of friends and Howard City Library patrons were invaluable in helping Judy through the tragedies that weighed heavily on her family in so many ways.
After nearly a year of talking to Oklahoma resident and Walmart workaholic, Glen Parker, over the phone, Judy took and plunge and rescued Glen from Oklahoma in 2008 after dating him for a few months, finding love again in a companionship that lasted over 15 years and ended only with her death. Judy and Glen loved to spend summers at Fall River State Park with Judy finding peace working on a riding mower at the park for years before heart issues led her to scale back her workload. Nearly three years ago, she was given a 50% change of surviving a year thanks to heavy stenosis of three heart valves. She demanded and made more memories before stroke complications claimed her.
Time in nature and with family thrilled Judy to no end. Camping and fishing weren't just recreational pursuits. While lamenting the fact that her son's journalism career kept him across the country, she enjoyed the proximity of daughter Melissa and her family, including Judy's son-in-law Jerry Davis and grandson, Colton Davis. Family camping trips and going to Colton's games were something Judy and Glen enjoyed together. Through it all, she maintained her love of pets, though in recent years a couple of cats and two dogs were a far cry from the menagerie of pets and farm animals Judy raised and enjoyed through the years. Horses, cattle, goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, oh my.......... Judy was a familiar face at area auctions, yard sales, and craft fairs, loving unique collectibles and bargain finds.
Her memory lives on through her partner, Glen Parker of Howard, Kansas, daughter, Melissa (Jerry) Davis and grandson, Colton Davis of Burlington, Kansas, and son, Everett Starling of Austin, Texas. Judy was preceded in death by her husband. Floyd Harsh; half siblings, Edith (Bohannon) Davidson and Kenneth Bohannon; aunt, Florence Bohannon; cousin, Wendy Bohannon; ex-husbands, Floyd Crist and Bud Starling; and her parents, Ida and Floyd Cloe.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring at a yet to be confirmed date following cremation and a simple graveside service at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard. Contributions in Judy's name can be made to the American Heart Society and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
Born Judith Carol Cloe on January 1, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri, she was adopted days later by homemaker Ida Myrtle "Iva" (Stevens) Cloe and Floyd Michael Cloe, a plumber and the brother of Judy's biological father. She graduated from Kansas City's Westport High School in 1966.
Following a brief marriage to Floyd Crist, Judy met and married Everett "Bud " Starling of Shawnee, Kansas and later had a son, Everett, Jr. and made an impression with her kindness as a stepmother and a good egg. The marriage to Bud ended with Judy fearful and alone with a young son, and needing a fresh start, she found one with Floyd Dale Harsh of Olathe, Kansas, someone she met through a mutual friend. She was initially oblivious to Floyd's interest in her until the friend told her, "Silly, he only hangs around me because he likes you!"
Being fearful of her ex-husband, Judy embraced an opportunity for a fresh start with Floyd, A Vietnam War veteran looking to start over himself. He promised Judy he would take care of her and her young son if she gave him six months to prove his worth and win her affection. She and Floyd were married in 1978. Floyd accepted an offer from Dwight Winn of Howard to join a construction crew, an offer for which he and Judy were forever grateful. A then-trepidatious city girl, Judy, Floyd, and young Everett moved to Howard and adjusted to country living for the first time - cisterns, snakes, farm animals, and all. That six months ended up being much more. Judy and Floyd added a daughter, Melissa, in 1982.
Judy and Floyd worked hard to get by, and Judy ingratiated herself into the community working for Daylight Donuts before eventually following her best friend, Neva Walter as head librarian at the Howard City Library. Judy was an avid reader, a passion she passed on to her children and eventually led to her library work. Talking books helped forge many friendships in town. She later made an impact at the Howard Senior Center, first as assistant cook for Friendship Meals before leading the kitchen for an extended period.
In an excruciating time for Judy and her two school-aged children, she lost both her mother to a stroke and her husband, Floyd, to cancer within two months of each other in 1989. Her mother had moved from Wisconsin to become a Howard resident as well, and Floyd went from diagnosis to death within three months. Judy was helpless as her world changed so quickly. The losses were devastating. The strength and support of friends and Howard City Library patrons were invaluable in helping Judy through the tragedies that weighed heavily on her family in so many ways.
After nearly a year of talking to Oklahoma resident and Walmart workaholic, Glen Parker, over the phone, Judy took and plunge and rescued Glen from Oklahoma in 2008 after dating him for a few months, finding love again in a companionship that lasted over 15 years and ended only with her death. Judy and Glen loved to spend summers at Fall River State Park with Judy finding peace working on a riding mower at the park for years before heart issues led her to scale back her workload. Nearly three years ago, she was given a 50% change of surviving a year thanks to heavy stenosis of three heart valves. She demanded and made more memories before stroke complications claimed her.
Time in nature and with family thrilled Judy to no end. Camping and fishing weren't just recreational pursuits. While lamenting the fact that her son's journalism career kept him across the country, she enjoyed the proximity of daughter Melissa and her family, including Judy's son-in-law Jerry Davis and grandson, Colton Davis. Family camping trips and going to Colton's games were something Judy and Glen enjoyed together. Through it all, she maintained her love of pets, though in recent years a couple of cats and two dogs were a far cry from the menagerie of pets and farm animals Judy raised and enjoyed through the years. Horses, cattle, goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, oh my.......... Judy was a familiar face at area auctions, yard sales, and craft fairs, loving unique collectibles and bargain finds.
Her memory lives on through her partner, Glen Parker of Howard, Kansas, daughter, Melissa (Jerry) Davis and grandson, Colton Davis of Burlington, Kansas, and son, Everett Starling of Austin, Texas. Judy was preceded in death by her husband. Floyd Harsh; half siblings, Edith (Bohannon) Davidson and Kenneth Bohannon; aunt, Florence Bohannon; cousin, Wendy Bohannon; ex-husbands, Floyd Crist and Bud Starling; and her parents, Ida and Floyd Cloe.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring at a yet to be confirmed date following cremation and a simple graveside service at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard. Contributions in Judy's name can be made to the American Heart Society and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
#6
Obituaries / ELLIOTT, Marcia Jane "Janie" (...
Last post by patyrn - January 29, 2026, 05:19:13 PMMarcia Jane Elliott, lovingly known as Janie, passed away on January 25, 2026 at Saint Teresa Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Born on May 11, 1943, Janie was a lifelong resident of Elk County and a woman whose life was stitched together with love, hard work, and deep devotion to family.
Janie attended Paw Paw Rural School and Fall River Schools before graduating from Howard High School in Howard, Kansas in 1961. She married James Patrick "Pat" Elliott on December 30, 1961, beginning a story that lasted nearly six decades. Together they built a life in the country, raising three spirited boys into three hard-working men, countless chickens and cats, and a home filled with love.
Janie spent 28 years caring for residents at the Howard Twilight Manor Nursing Home where her kindness and compassion left a lasting mark. She eventually retired from her work there, but her instinct to care of others never did. Her hands were rarely still. Sewing was not just a skill but her passion. She created more quilts that could ever by counted; each one a masterpiece, each one treasured by its recipient. She crocheted beautiful afghans, donated handmade items to those in need, and could bring any idea to life with fabric and thread. If you wore something with a hole, Janie would notice and insist you bring it to her for mending. Her love showed up in stitches, seams, and quiet acts of care.
She was also a wonderful cook and baker. Her grandchildren hold close memories of baking cookies, making candy and homemade noodles in her kitchen, exploring the farm on adventures, and soaking up the comfort of simply being near her. The girls especially remember Grandma making amazing homemade Barbie furniture and clothes, sometimes crafted from Grandpa's socks, and that she gave the very best hugs. The boys recall a time they wanted to play in a boat full of water but didn't have swimsuits. Grandma said that didn't matter, and she let them play in it stark naked for hours.
Janie loved gardening, babies (humans and animals alike), word searches, Westerns, and a good conversation. She had a gift for making people feel seen and known, often learning your life story within minutes of meeting you. She was tough, kind, honest, and deeply loving. If you met her even once, you felt it immediately. Her life was simple in the best way, rooted in family, service, creativity, and love. Her legacy lives on in every quilt, every recipe, every repaired hem, and every heart she touched.
Janie is survived byt her three sons, Steven Elliott of Clinton, Iowa, Chris (Cindy) Elliott of Howard, Kansas, and Jon Elliott of Howard, Kansas. Her legacy lives on through her grandchildren, Larissa Elliott of Wichita, Kansas, Cody (Katrina) Elliott of Quapaw, Oklahoma, Cassandra Elliott of Grandville, Illinois, and Clayton Elliot and fiance Shelbie Atkinson of Moline, Kansas. She was also blessed with four great-grandchildren, Temperance, Sedona, Grayson, and Anderson. She is survived by her sister, Cheryl Tyson of Eureka, Kansas along with several nieces, nephews, and extended family who cherished her deeply. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill Scott and Mary Wilma (Shipman) Scott-Houston; her beloved husband of 57 years, James Patrick "Pat" Elliott, Jr.; her nephew, Matt Samuels; her brother, Carl Scott; and her sister, Reta Strotkamp.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349 with burial to follow at Cresco Cemetery north of Howard. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorials in her memory have been suggested to either the Elk County Ambulance Service or the Elk County Rural Fire District and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family online at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington Street, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)_
Janie attended Paw Paw Rural School and Fall River Schools before graduating from Howard High School in Howard, Kansas in 1961. She married James Patrick "Pat" Elliott on December 30, 1961, beginning a story that lasted nearly six decades. Together they built a life in the country, raising three spirited boys into three hard-working men, countless chickens and cats, and a home filled with love.
Janie spent 28 years caring for residents at the Howard Twilight Manor Nursing Home where her kindness and compassion left a lasting mark. She eventually retired from her work there, but her instinct to care of others never did. Her hands were rarely still. Sewing was not just a skill but her passion. She created more quilts that could ever by counted; each one a masterpiece, each one treasured by its recipient. She crocheted beautiful afghans, donated handmade items to those in need, and could bring any idea to life with fabric and thread. If you wore something with a hole, Janie would notice and insist you bring it to her for mending. Her love showed up in stitches, seams, and quiet acts of care.
She was also a wonderful cook and baker. Her grandchildren hold close memories of baking cookies, making candy and homemade noodles in her kitchen, exploring the farm on adventures, and soaking up the comfort of simply being near her. The girls especially remember Grandma making amazing homemade Barbie furniture and clothes, sometimes crafted from Grandpa's socks, and that she gave the very best hugs. The boys recall a time they wanted to play in a boat full of water but didn't have swimsuits. Grandma said that didn't matter, and she let them play in it stark naked for hours.
Janie loved gardening, babies (humans and animals alike), word searches, Westerns, and a good conversation. She had a gift for making people feel seen and known, often learning your life story within minutes of meeting you. She was tough, kind, honest, and deeply loving. If you met her even once, you felt it immediately. Her life was simple in the best way, rooted in family, service, creativity, and love. Her legacy lives on in every quilt, every recipe, every repaired hem, and every heart she touched.
Janie is survived byt her three sons, Steven Elliott of Clinton, Iowa, Chris (Cindy) Elliott of Howard, Kansas, and Jon Elliott of Howard, Kansas. Her legacy lives on through her grandchildren, Larissa Elliott of Wichita, Kansas, Cody (Katrina) Elliott of Quapaw, Oklahoma, Cassandra Elliott of Grandville, Illinois, and Clayton Elliot and fiance Shelbie Atkinson of Moline, Kansas. She was also blessed with four great-grandchildren, Temperance, Sedona, Grayson, and Anderson. She is survived by her sister, Cheryl Tyson of Eureka, Kansas along with several nieces, nephews, and extended family who cherished her deeply. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill Scott and Mary Wilma (Shipman) Scott-Houston; her beloved husband of 57 years, James Patrick "Pat" Elliott, Jr.; her nephew, Matt Samuels; her brother, Carl Scott; and her sister, Reta Strotkamp.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349 with burial to follow at Cresco Cemetery north of Howard. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorials in her memory have been suggested to either the Elk County Ambulance Service or the Elk County Rural Fire District and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family online at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington Street, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)_
#7
Obituaries / MULL, Traci Elaine (Gilmore) -...
Last post by patyrn - January 29, 2026, 05:18:28 PMTraci Elaine Mull, age 59, of Howard, Kansas, passed away January 27, 2026 at Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, Kansas. She was born in Paris, France, the daughter of Connie (McDonald) Russell.
Due to her father being in the military, Traci traveled all over the world as a child. After graduating from high school, Traci attended Cosmetology School. She later took a job at West Elk Schools in Howard where she worked in the kitchen for many years. She loved her job as she loved helping others and getting to see all of the students on a daily basis. She was selfless, and her enjoyment was seeing other people happy.
On November 9, 1991, Traci married Jamie S. Mull. They began their life journey together for the next 39 years enjoying camping and fishing, raising their two children, and ultimately enjoying time with their grandson, Jameson, who became their world. Traci loved spending time with her dogs and working on crossword puzzles, but most importantly spending time with family. She was a true friend to many and will be greatly missed.
Survivors including her husband, Jamie, are children, Christopher (Andrea) Mull of Howard, Kansas and Cole Mull and Michael of Kansas City; her mother, Connie Russell of Augusta, Kansas; her siblings, Todd (Lisa) Gilmore of Augusta, Kansas and Dallas (Peggy) Gilmore of Wellington, Kansas; and her grandson, Jameson Mull of Howard, Kansas. Traci was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Russell and grandparents, Don and Rosalie McDonald.
Cremation has been requested with a Celebration of Life to be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas. Memorials have been suggested in her name to the W.E. Pats at West Elk Schools and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
Due to her father being in the military, Traci traveled all over the world as a child. After graduating from high school, Traci attended Cosmetology School. She later took a job at West Elk Schools in Howard where she worked in the kitchen for many years. She loved her job as she loved helping others and getting to see all of the students on a daily basis. She was selfless, and her enjoyment was seeing other people happy.
On November 9, 1991, Traci married Jamie S. Mull. They began their life journey together for the next 39 years enjoying camping and fishing, raising their two children, and ultimately enjoying time with their grandson, Jameson, who became their world. Traci loved spending time with her dogs and working on crossword puzzles, but most importantly spending time with family. She was a true friend to many and will be greatly missed.
Survivors including her husband, Jamie, are children, Christopher (Andrea) Mull of Howard, Kansas and Cole Mull and Michael of Kansas City; her mother, Connie Russell of Augusta, Kansas; her siblings, Todd (Lisa) Gilmore of Augusta, Kansas and Dallas (Peggy) Gilmore of Wellington, Kansas; and her grandson, Jameson Mull of Howard, Kansas. Traci was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Russell and grandparents, Don and Rosalie McDonald.
Cremation has been requested with a Celebration of Life to be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas. Memorials have been suggested in her name to the W.E. Pats at West Elk Schools and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
#8
Obituaries / SWEET, John Henderson - b. Aug...
Last post by patyrn - January 29, 2026, 05:17:46 PMJohn Henderson Sweet, born on August 15, 1935 to Floyd Ernest Sweet and Charlotte Blanche Morris, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service and many loved ones.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia (Rose) Sweet in 2018, John was a man of commitment, having married Patricia in Landstuhl, Germany on February 18, 1961. Together they built a beautiful family, raising four children. John proudly served his country for 8 years in the United States Army as Staff Sergeant before returning to his roots in Grenola, Kansas. There, he took over the family business, owning and operating the Grenola Meat Locker and Market for 30 years where his presence became a cherished part of the community. John was also a proud member of the VFW, demonstrating his commitment to his fellow veterans and the country he served. In 1990, John and Patricia moved to Kansas City where John worked for the Underground Valet & Storage until he retired in 2000 at the age of 65.
Upon retirement, John and Patricia moved back to Grenola to continue living the country life that he loved. He spent his retirement years fishing, hunting, working in the garden, going to auctions/garage sales, and being with his beloved family and friends. We know he already has his fishing pole ready in Heaven. John Henderson Sweet will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his legacy will live on in the hearts of those he touched.
Survivors include his children, Shari Sweet of Grenola, Kansas, Todd Sweet of Grenola, Kansas, and Tony ""Will" Street of Beaumont, California. He also had 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia in 2018 and his daughter, Susie (Kenny) Teague in 2023. He is the last of the Sweet boys where he was preceded in death by his brother, Dwain Sweet of Blackfoot, Idaho, Floyd Sweet, Jr. of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Jim Sweet of Grenola,, Kansas.
Graveside services and military committal honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Winfield, Kansas under the direction of Miles Funeral Service.
(taken from the Miles Funeral Service website)
.-`ola Meat Locker and Market for 30 years where his presence became a cherished part of the community. John was also a proud member of the VFW, detonating his commitment to his fellow veterans and the country he served. In 1990, John and Patricia moved to Kansas City where he worked for the Underground Valet & Storage until he retired in 12000 at the age of 65. Upon retirement, John and Patricia moved back to Grenola to continue living the country life that he
Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia (Rose) Sweet in 2018, John was a man of commitment, having married Patricia in Landstuhl, Germany on February 18, 1961. Together they built a beautiful family, raising four children. John proudly served his country for 8 years in the United States Army as Staff Sergeant before returning to his roots in Grenola, Kansas. There, he took over the family business, owning and operating the Grenola Meat Locker and Market for 30 years where his presence became a cherished part of the community. John was also a proud member of the VFW, demonstrating his commitment to his fellow veterans and the country he served. In 1990, John and Patricia moved to Kansas City where John worked for the Underground Valet & Storage until he retired in 2000 at the age of 65.
Upon retirement, John and Patricia moved back to Grenola to continue living the country life that he loved. He spent his retirement years fishing, hunting, working in the garden, going to auctions/garage sales, and being with his beloved family and friends. We know he already has his fishing pole ready in Heaven. John Henderson Sweet will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his legacy will live on in the hearts of those he touched.
Survivors include his children, Shari Sweet of Grenola, Kansas, Todd Sweet of Grenola, Kansas, and Tony ""Will" Street of Beaumont, California. He also had 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia in 2018 and his daughter, Susie (Kenny) Teague in 2023. He is the last of the Sweet boys where he was preceded in death by his brother, Dwain Sweet of Blackfoot, Idaho, Floyd Sweet, Jr. of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Jim Sweet of Grenola,, Kansas.
Graveside services and military committal honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Winfield, Kansas under the direction of Miles Funeral Service.
(taken from the Miles Funeral Service website)
.-`ola Meat Locker and Market for 30 years where his presence became a cherished part of the community. John was also a proud member of the VFW, detonating his commitment to his fellow veterans and the country he served. In 1990, John and Patricia moved to Kansas City where he worked for the Underground Valet & Storage until he retired in 12000 at the age of 65. Upon retirement, John and Patricia moved back to Grenola to continue living the country life that he
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Politics / Re: NATURAL RIGHTS & FREEDOM
Last post by CCarl - January 29, 2026, 10:32:03 AMWe Fight for Our Inalienable Rights or We Lose Them
January 26, 2026
There is criticism on every newscast and every political commentary program I visit. And why not? I mean America in particular, and the world in general, has gone to hell. Criticism is fair. But part of the problem, while everyone is busy criticizing, is that no one is talking solutions. We have become a culture of finger-pointing whiny-asses, and have apparently lost the ability to fix what we do not like. While some families may make changes on personal levels, as a culture, America has lost its direction.
Why? Simple really. America is awash in politics. And there is the biggest part of the problem. It matters not whether those politics are Left, Right, Middle, extreme, or moderate. Politics translates into exercising control and getting rich by putting your nose in everyone else's business. Politics is divisive, and acts criminally at national, state, county, and local levels in America.
Bear witness, most recently in Minnesota videos clearly showed that ICE peppered-sprayed a man filming a video with his phone but breaking no laws, forced him to his knees, beat on him, saw, then confiscated his legally permitted handgun, and finally proceeded to shoot him nine times, killing him. That can only be called M U R D E R.
Internationally, politics isn't working too well either. Just recently Japan became willing to sell all US Treasury Notes it is holding. That will further depreciate the dollar, forcing prices up in all markets, and necessitating printing more fiat money. And now the UAE has told Trump NO to allowing our military to use its air fields and its air space in a war with Iran. Governments abroad are saying no more to US policy. Good on them.
What is the solution? Simple, follow the US and State Constitutions to the letter, no interpretations, no assumptions, no leeway. The governor of Minnesota, where two innocent people were murdered by federal thugs in the last week, needs to say the following. And every other State Governor worth re-electing needs to openly support the following.
Mr. Trump, if you desire to be called President, it is damn well past time you acted like one, instead of acting like a petulant child on the school playground. There is no need to meet and discuss anything. You must unilaterally do these things;
1) Physically remove your jackboot thugs from Minnesota State and keep the actions of ICE, Border Patrol, FBI, and DHS limited to their lawful jurisdictions as defined by the national Constitution.
2) Obey your Oath of Office and demand all other federal employees do the same, including SCOTUS. SCOTUS does not have the authority to alter the meaning of the Constitution, only the States have that authority. Obey our nation's Constitution, respect the States' Constitutions, and leave obedience of State Constitutions up to State governments.
3) ICE apparently failed to halt immigrants with criminal records at our common border. [Or maybe ICE deliberately allowed those criminal immigrants into our States.] Now, most all immigrants are residing in our various States, and they fall under States' jurisdictions, not your national jurisdiction. Some States want to deport them, others have accepted them as residents. Those are State choices, and not your jurisdiction, Mr. Trump. Border Patrol/ICE's job ends at the border. It has no authority to occupy the streets of our States' cities, much less murder our residents. It has no authority to break down residential doors without a court order valid in the particular State. The National Guard does not have the authority to act on your orders within a State jurisdiction without the consent of that State's Governor. National and State constitutions all clearly separate national border protection from internal policing actions. That you must obey! States will react differently to policing its immigrants. That, you and hate-filled MAGA-hats must accept!
4) Finally, arrest every federal agent that committed murder, and that acted as an accomplice or conspirator to the murder of two Minnesota residents this past week. You have thirty (30) days to do so. Failure to do so will elicit two responses: 1) Minnesota State will issue warrants for their immediate and forceable arrest, without bond, on State charges; and 2) Minnesota State will issue a Censure of the Office of President of the United States, formally denying all actions contrary to the US Constitution, and advocating charges of impeachment.
The four issues above are the only ones the numerous States need to agree on. They can still hold to different paths for economic and cultural goals of their leadership and their people, both citizens and immigrants. They can still pursue their versions of Blue and Red. What will happen if the States do not join force on this singular issue? By far the majority of Americans will suffer, not benefit, from Washington D.C.'s unlawful international and domestic policies.
Whether the policy is international or domestic, the consequence is massive amounts of spending, the increase in annual government budget deficits, and the increase our country's unmanageable national debt that is held with Treasury Notes by foreign countries. The accumulated interest on those Notes will soon be so large that our government will not be able to pay it.
The consequences are a massively and continually depreciated dollar that will lead 99.5% of Americans into poverty, bankruptcy, and loss of property. The American system of Credit will collapse. Yes, over time American-made products will become relatively cheap in foreign markets. Trump believes that will increase demand for business with the US. But what businesses and products you ask? Good questions, the US stopped serious manufacturing two generations ago. Search for a 'Made in America' label in Walmart or on Amazon. You will find very few. Look at the amount of foreign parts on an "American-made" auto brand. At a time where there becomes foreign demand for US products there will no money to invest in new business, with most of us needing to stand in a breadline. So Trump's economic plan does nothing for most of us except lead into a long Depression.
Here I am, criticizing! Let me offer the economic solution in three steps: 1) deregulate all marketplaces; 2) balance the federal government's budget; and 3) return our currency to a precious metal standard. Easy-peasy.
Freedom to speak and assemble are not unique to a Leftist platform, they are Inalienable Rights of every human being in every jurisdiction, regardless of citizenship, political persuasion, skin color, age, sex, religious belief, culture, or spoken language.
January 26, 2026
There is criticism on every newscast and every political commentary program I visit. And why not? I mean America in particular, and the world in general, has gone to hell. Criticism is fair. But part of the problem, while everyone is busy criticizing, is that no one is talking solutions. We have become a culture of finger-pointing whiny-asses, and have apparently lost the ability to fix what we do not like. While some families may make changes on personal levels, as a culture, America has lost its direction.
Why? Simple really. America is awash in politics. And there is the biggest part of the problem. It matters not whether those politics are Left, Right, Middle, extreme, or moderate. Politics translates into exercising control and getting rich by putting your nose in everyone else's business. Politics is divisive, and acts criminally at national, state, county, and local levels in America.
Bear witness, most recently in Minnesota videos clearly showed that ICE peppered-sprayed a man filming a video with his phone but breaking no laws, forced him to his knees, beat on him, saw, then confiscated his legally permitted handgun, and finally proceeded to shoot him nine times, killing him. That can only be called M U R D E R.
Internationally, politics isn't working too well either. Just recently Japan became willing to sell all US Treasury Notes it is holding. That will further depreciate the dollar, forcing prices up in all markets, and necessitating printing more fiat money. And now the UAE has told Trump NO to allowing our military to use its air fields and its air space in a war with Iran. Governments abroad are saying no more to US policy. Good on them.
What is the solution? Simple, follow the US and State Constitutions to the letter, no interpretations, no assumptions, no leeway. The governor of Minnesota, where two innocent people were murdered by federal thugs in the last week, needs to say the following. And every other State Governor worth re-electing needs to openly support the following.
Mr. Trump, if you desire to be called President, it is damn well past time you acted like one, instead of acting like a petulant child on the school playground. There is no need to meet and discuss anything. You must unilaterally do these things;
1) Physically remove your jackboot thugs from Minnesota State and keep the actions of ICE, Border Patrol, FBI, and DHS limited to their lawful jurisdictions as defined by the national Constitution.
2) Obey your Oath of Office and demand all other federal employees do the same, including SCOTUS. SCOTUS does not have the authority to alter the meaning of the Constitution, only the States have that authority. Obey our nation's Constitution, respect the States' Constitutions, and leave obedience of State Constitutions up to State governments.
3) ICE apparently failed to halt immigrants with criminal records at our common border. [Or maybe ICE deliberately allowed those criminal immigrants into our States.] Now, most all immigrants are residing in our various States, and they fall under States' jurisdictions, not your national jurisdiction. Some States want to deport them, others have accepted them as residents. Those are State choices, and not your jurisdiction, Mr. Trump. Border Patrol/ICE's job ends at the border. It has no authority to occupy the streets of our States' cities, much less murder our residents. It has no authority to break down residential doors without a court order valid in the particular State. The National Guard does not have the authority to act on your orders within a State jurisdiction without the consent of that State's Governor. National and State constitutions all clearly separate national border protection from internal policing actions. That you must obey! States will react differently to policing its immigrants. That, you and hate-filled MAGA-hats must accept!
4) Finally, arrest every federal agent that committed murder, and that acted as an accomplice or conspirator to the murder of two Minnesota residents this past week. You have thirty (30) days to do so. Failure to do so will elicit two responses: 1) Minnesota State will issue warrants for their immediate and forceable arrest, without bond, on State charges; and 2) Minnesota State will issue a Censure of the Office of President of the United States, formally denying all actions contrary to the US Constitution, and advocating charges of impeachment.
The four issues above are the only ones the numerous States need to agree on. They can still hold to different paths for economic and cultural goals of their leadership and their people, both citizens and immigrants. They can still pursue their versions of Blue and Red. What will happen if the States do not join force on this singular issue? By far the majority of Americans will suffer, not benefit, from Washington D.C.'s unlawful international and domestic policies.
Whether the policy is international or domestic, the consequence is massive amounts of spending, the increase in annual government budget deficits, and the increase our country's unmanageable national debt that is held with Treasury Notes by foreign countries. The accumulated interest on those Notes will soon be so large that our government will not be able to pay it.
The consequences are a massively and continually depreciated dollar that will lead 99.5% of Americans into poverty, bankruptcy, and loss of property. The American system of Credit will collapse. Yes, over time American-made products will become relatively cheap in foreign markets. Trump believes that will increase demand for business with the US. But what businesses and products you ask? Good questions, the US stopped serious manufacturing two generations ago. Search for a 'Made in America' label in Walmart or on Amazon. You will find very few. Look at the amount of foreign parts on an "American-made" auto brand. At a time where there becomes foreign demand for US products there will no money to invest in new business, with most of us needing to stand in a breadline. So Trump's economic plan does nothing for most of us except lead into a long Depression.
Here I am, criticizing! Let me offer the economic solution in three steps: 1) deregulate all marketplaces; 2) balance the federal government's budget; and 3) return our currency to a precious metal standard. Easy-peasy.
Freedom to speak and assemble are not unique to a Leftist platform, they are Inalienable Rights of every human being in every jurisdiction, regardless of citizenship, political persuasion, skin color, age, sex, religious belief, culture, or spoken language.
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Obituaries / WEDDLE, Marvin W. - b. 1938 - ...
Last post by patyrn - January 23, 2026, 01:59:22 PMMarvin W. Weddle, age 87, passed away January 21, 2026.
Marvin is survived by his daughters, Dana Gillespie of Wichita, Kansas, Stacie (Justin) Underwood of Tishomingo, Oklahoma, and Christi Weddle of Wichita, Kansas; his siblings, Leroy (Carolyn) Weddle of McPherson, Kansas and Lela (Rick) Layman of Altoona, Iowa; 8 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Weddle; his parents, Walter and Merle Weddle; and his son-in-law, Ed Gillespie.
Visitation with family present will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and services will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Both will be held at Shinkle Mortuary, 146 N. Lamar, Haysville, Kansas 67030.
(taken from the Webb-Shinkle Mortuary website)
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Marvin was a music teacher in the Moline Public Schools in Moline, Kansas in the 1960s/1970s.
Marvin is survived by his daughters, Dana Gillespie of Wichita, Kansas, Stacie (Justin) Underwood of Tishomingo, Oklahoma, and Christi Weddle of Wichita, Kansas; his siblings, Leroy (Carolyn) Weddle of McPherson, Kansas and Lela (Rick) Layman of Altoona, Iowa; 8 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Weddle; his parents, Walter and Merle Weddle; and his son-in-law, Ed Gillespie.
Visitation with family present will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and services will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Both will be held at Shinkle Mortuary, 146 N. Lamar, Haysville, Kansas 67030.
(taken from the Webb-Shinkle Mortuary website)
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Marvin was a music teacher in the Moline Public Schools in Moline, Kansas in the 1960s/1970s.
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