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#51
Obituaries / HAMMER, Larry R., Sr. - b. Apr...
Last post by patyrn - April 09, 2026, 07:35:10 AMLarry R. Hammer, Sr. of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on April 6, 2026 at the Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma at the age of 81. He was born in Eureka, Kansas on April 19, 1933, the son of Russell and Every (Rader) Hammer.
Larry grew up in Howard, Kansas and attended the Howard Public Schools. After completing high school, Larry married Shirley Sue Shipman on December 22, 1963. He was drafted into the United States Army and served his country until receiving his honorable discharge. After eight years of marriage, Larry and Sue divorced. He then married Linda Maher. In this union, they had three children, Taina, Larry, Jr., and Ryan. Larry and Linda later divorced, and then Larry and Shirley Sue reunited and remarried.
Larry loved being outdoors, going camping, fishing, or just going country cruising. He enjoyed playing cards and dominoes with his friends and family. He was hard-working, kind, and loved his family.
Including his wife, Shirley Sue, Larry is survived by his children, Taina Copeland of Independence, Kansas, Jacquelyn Suzzan Adams of Topeka, Kansas, Larry R. (Rusty) Jr. (Mary) Hammer of Independence, Kansas, and Ryan Hammer of Independence, Kansas; his siblings, Allen (Gloria ) Hammer of Independence, Kansas, Gyda (Jim) Bauman of Neodesha, Kansas, Linda (Don) Graves of Hutchinson, Kansas, Judy Lantz of Independence, Kansas, and Fred Hammer of Independence, Kansas; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren numerous nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and a great-grandson, Lennox Gardner.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services with a private family burial at a later date. Memorials have been suggested to the American Lung Association for Lung Cancer and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Services have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Homed website)
Larry grew up in Howard, Kansas and attended the Howard Public Schools. After completing high school, Larry married Shirley Sue Shipman on December 22, 1963. He was drafted into the United States Army and served his country until receiving his honorable discharge. After eight years of marriage, Larry and Sue divorced. He then married Linda Maher. In this union, they had three children, Taina, Larry, Jr., and Ryan. Larry and Linda later divorced, and then Larry and Shirley Sue reunited and remarried.
Larry loved being outdoors, going camping, fishing, or just going country cruising. He enjoyed playing cards and dominoes with his friends and family. He was hard-working, kind, and loved his family.
Including his wife, Shirley Sue, Larry is survived by his children, Taina Copeland of Independence, Kansas, Jacquelyn Suzzan Adams of Topeka, Kansas, Larry R. (Rusty) Jr. (Mary) Hammer of Independence, Kansas, and Ryan Hammer of Independence, Kansas; his siblings, Allen (Gloria ) Hammer of Independence, Kansas, Gyda (Jim) Bauman of Neodesha, Kansas, Linda (Don) Graves of Hutchinson, Kansas, Judy Lantz of Independence, Kansas, and Fred Hammer of Independence, Kansas; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren numerous nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and a great-grandson, Lennox Gardner.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services with a private family burial at a later date. Memorials have been suggested to the American Lung Association for Lung Cancer and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Services have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Homed website)
#52
Obituaries / BAUMGARTEL, Nadine Kay (Terrel...
Last post by patyrn - April 03, 2026, 09:29:10 PMNadine Kay Baumgartel was born on January 5, 1955 in Sedan, Kansas to Clarence and Margaret (Nettrouer) Terrell. She went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2026.
Nadine grew up on the family farm and dairy in rural Grenola, Kansas. She graduated from South Elk High School in 1973. On May 25, 1973, she married the love of her life, Marlin Baumgartel. They lived and worked on the family farm for a short time before making a home in Howard, Kansas. In 1975, they welcomed twin sons, Bradley and Brian. With two small children, Nadine was a homemaker and part-time housekeeper in the community.
When her boys were about to begin school, Nadine went to work as a teller at First National Bank of Howard. She later became Sr Vice-President and worked there until she retired in 2015. In retirement, she enjoyed working in her flower beds and just working outside. She took great pride in their 13-acre property and could almost always be seen out doing something in the yard if the weather was good.
Nadine was also active in the community, serving on the Howard Chamber of Commerce, Benson Museum Board, and was very active at Howard First Baptist Church. She was a proud and loving wife, mother, Nana, and great-grandmother.
Survivors include her husband, Marlin of the home in Howard, Kansas; sons, Brian (Stacie) Baumgartel and Bradley (Melissa) Baumgartel, all of Howard, Kansas; grandchildren, Levi Baumgartel of Howard, Kansas, Raegan Baumgartel of El Dorado, Kansas, Colter Baumgartel of El Dorado, Kansas, Jenica (Aaron) Andes of Holden, Missouri, Aaron Rodriquez of Chanute, Kansas, Alex Rodriguez of Minneapolis, Mississippi, and Andruw Rodriquez of Howard, Kansas; great-grandchild, Lainey Andes; siblings, Darline Terrell of Stillwell, Kansas, and Judy Terrell of Winfield, Kansas; sisters-in-law, Gayle Terrell of Gilbert, South Carolina and Elaine McElwain of Burden, Kansas; brother-in-law, Roger (Carolyn) Baumgartel of Emporia, Kansas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and chosen family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Terrell; her father, Clarence "Ted" Terrell; her father-in-law, Dale Baumgartel; her mother-in-law, Bertha Baumgartel; her granddaughter, Isabella "Bella" Baumgartel; and her siblings, Betty Rumbly and Robert Terrell.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Howard, Kansas with burial to follow at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas. Memorials in her memory have been suggested to the First Baptist Church Building Fund 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)
Nadine grew up on the family farm and dairy in rural Grenola, Kansas. She graduated from South Elk High School in 1973. On May 25, 1973, she married the love of her life, Marlin Baumgartel. They lived and worked on the family farm for a short time before making a home in Howard, Kansas. In 1975, they welcomed twin sons, Bradley and Brian. With two small children, Nadine was a homemaker and part-time housekeeper in the community.
When her boys were about to begin school, Nadine went to work as a teller at First National Bank of Howard. She later became Sr Vice-President and worked there until she retired in 2015. In retirement, she enjoyed working in her flower beds and just working outside. She took great pride in their 13-acre property and could almost always be seen out doing something in the yard if the weather was good.
Nadine was also active in the community, serving on the Howard Chamber of Commerce, Benson Museum Board, and was very active at Howard First Baptist Church. She was a proud and loving wife, mother, Nana, and great-grandmother.
Survivors include her husband, Marlin of the home in Howard, Kansas; sons, Brian (Stacie) Baumgartel and Bradley (Melissa) Baumgartel, all of Howard, Kansas; grandchildren, Levi Baumgartel of Howard, Kansas, Raegan Baumgartel of El Dorado, Kansas, Colter Baumgartel of El Dorado, Kansas, Jenica (Aaron) Andes of Holden, Missouri, Aaron Rodriquez of Chanute, Kansas, Alex Rodriguez of Minneapolis, Mississippi, and Andruw Rodriquez of Howard, Kansas; great-grandchild, Lainey Andes; siblings, Darline Terrell of Stillwell, Kansas, and Judy Terrell of Winfield, Kansas; sisters-in-law, Gayle Terrell of Gilbert, South Carolina and Elaine McElwain of Burden, Kansas; brother-in-law, Roger (Carolyn) Baumgartel of Emporia, Kansas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and chosen family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Terrell; her father, Clarence "Ted" Terrell; her father-in-law, Dale Baumgartel; her mother-in-law, Bertha Baumgartel; her granddaughter, Isabella "Bella" Baumgartel; and her siblings, Betty Rumbly and Robert Terrell.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Howard, Kansas with burial to follow at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas. Memorials in her memory have been suggested to the First Baptist Church Building Fund 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)
#53
Obituaries / WEAVER-LONG, Marlyn Louise (Li...
Last post by patyrn - April 03, 2026, 09:05:14 PMMarlyn Louise Long, age 78, of Independence, Kansas, passed away at her home on March 29, 2026. She was born on August 9, 1947 in Howard, Kansas to Joseph and Bertha Marie (Peninger) Light.
She grew up in Elk County and attended the Howard Public Schools with the Class of 1965. On November 25, 1964, she married Ray Weaver in Howard with whom she shared four children, Ronda, Sherry, Denece, and Jason. The couple divorced in March 1976. Marlyn later married Thomas Wilbur Long on December 3, 1977 in Burden, Kansas and gained two additional children, Nickie and Josh. Together, Marlyn and Tom shared 48 years of marriage and built a life in Independence, Kansas.
Marlyn moved from many years of babysitting to a two-decade career at Standard Motor Manufacturing. She was also a member of and regularly attended the First Assembly of God Church in Independence, Kansas. She enjoyed spending time with her family, raising goats and going to the goat sale with her husband, and watching her many children and great-grandchildren in their various sports and activities.
Those left to cherish her memory include her six children, Jason Weaver of Salina, Kansas, Ronda Rae Modich of Independence, Kansas, Sherry Lynn (John) Miller of Sedan, Kansas, Denece Marie (Robert) Ward of Golden, Missouri, Nicki Lorraine (Vance) Poe of Oswego, Kansas, and Joshua Bryant Long of Havana, Kansas; one sister, Barbara Jo Smith of Eureka, Kansas; 28 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Larry Wayne Light; her brother-in-law, Jim Smith; her son-in-law, Henry Modich; and two grandchildren, Caytlon Annatte Wheeler and Christian Edward Wheeler.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at First Assembly of God Church, 2414 N. 8th Street, Independence, Kansas 67301. Memorials are suggested to assist the family with expenses and may be left at the service or mailed to Potts Funeral Home, 122 S. Penn, Independence, Kansas 67301. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.pottsfuneralhome.com.
(taken from the Potts Chapel website)
She grew up in Elk County and attended the Howard Public Schools with the Class of 1965. On November 25, 1964, she married Ray Weaver in Howard with whom she shared four children, Ronda, Sherry, Denece, and Jason. The couple divorced in March 1976. Marlyn later married Thomas Wilbur Long on December 3, 1977 in Burden, Kansas and gained two additional children, Nickie and Josh. Together, Marlyn and Tom shared 48 years of marriage and built a life in Independence, Kansas.
Marlyn moved from many years of babysitting to a two-decade career at Standard Motor Manufacturing. She was also a member of and regularly attended the First Assembly of God Church in Independence, Kansas. She enjoyed spending time with her family, raising goats and going to the goat sale with her husband, and watching her many children and great-grandchildren in their various sports and activities.
Those left to cherish her memory include her six children, Jason Weaver of Salina, Kansas, Ronda Rae Modich of Independence, Kansas, Sherry Lynn (John) Miller of Sedan, Kansas, Denece Marie (Robert) Ward of Golden, Missouri, Nicki Lorraine (Vance) Poe of Oswego, Kansas, and Joshua Bryant Long of Havana, Kansas; one sister, Barbara Jo Smith of Eureka, Kansas; 28 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Larry Wayne Light; her brother-in-law, Jim Smith; her son-in-law, Henry Modich; and two grandchildren, Caytlon Annatte Wheeler and Christian Edward Wheeler.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at First Assembly of God Church, 2414 N. 8th Street, Independence, Kansas 67301. Memorials are suggested to assist the family with expenses and may be left at the service or mailed to Potts Funeral Home, 122 S. Penn, Independence, Kansas 67301. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.pottsfuneralhome.com.
(taken from the Potts Chapel website)
#54
Politics / Re: NATURAL RIGHTS & FREEDOM
Last post by CCarl - March 30, 2026, 02:44:25 PMListen to this human named KEITH SELF, a Representative from Texas.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1388060342541587
There he stands in a business suit with flags behind him, telling us We need to outlaw Sharia law to protect the Constitution. Telling us he thinks he knows so much, he can speak for us, as if We should be obedient to him.
How the heck do individuals get so self-ordained to imagine themselves to be knowledgable, much less be leaders? This Dingleberry spent 24 years in the Army, then became a court judge, then a Congressional Representative from Texas. That qualifies him for what? And how? His entire life has been spent living off the taxpayer dollar. In a very real economic sense his entire life has been subsidized. He never produced in the economic sense, he just obeyed, then was compensated for his obedience. But government lackeys call that productive, unfortunately. [That false belief is one reason for our economic demise.]
I question his knowledge because he obviously does not understand the Constitution he wants to save. In colonial days some colonists held his same view of other religions; of Anglicans, Quakers, Mennonites, Pilgrims, Catholics, and the precursor to Southern Baptist. Fortunately, we had the wisdom of Founding Fathers who preached tolerance and no government interference. And that wisdom has allowed people of all religions in this country to flourish for 200-plus years.
That founding principle of tolerance is contained in the First Amendment to the US Constitution, and in every State Constitution. Apparently Mr. SELF missed it. It is simply the freedom from EVERY religion, and the freedom of belief in ANY religion. The government is forbidden to limit religion, and religion is forbidden to control government. There it is Mr. SELF, you have no foundation for your claim, except maybe your hatred.
The problem is not religious belief nor a single religion, the problem is intolerance of anything but your own religion. And that intolerance can be bred from zealotry of ANY religion. Mr. SELF's zealotry is advocating for a renewal of the Crusades. He and his ilk are a big part of the problem, not a solution.
What do We do? We need to look at ourselves first; and examine, then end, our own intolerances. Then we need to become activists, and publicly shout down dingleberries who preach intolerance, and believe they know what is best for everyone else.
There is a saying; "Do what you came here to do, and leave others alone to do what they came to do." SELF and his ilk need a heavy dose of that saying. They need it so badly I don't think they can get it in a drink, nor smoke it. I think they need to freebase it.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1388060342541587
There he stands in a business suit with flags behind him, telling us We need to outlaw Sharia law to protect the Constitution. Telling us he thinks he knows so much, he can speak for us, as if We should be obedient to him.
How the heck do individuals get so self-ordained to imagine themselves to be knowledgable, much less be leaders? This Dingleberry spent 24 years in the Army, then became a court judge, then a Congressional Representative from Texas. That qualifies him for what? And how? His entire life has been spent living off the taxpayer dollar. In a very real economic sense his entire life has been subsidized. He never produced in the economic sense, he just obeyed, then was compensated for his obedience. But government lackeys call that productive, unfortunately. [That false belief is one reason for our economic demise.]
I question his knowledge because he obviously does not understand the Constitution he wants to save. In colonial days some colonists held his same view of other religions; of Anglicans, Quakers, Mennonites, Pilgrims, Catholics, and the precursor to Southern Baptist. Fortunately, we had the wisdom of Founding Fathers who preached tolerance and no government interference. And that wisdom has allowed people of all religions in this country to flourish for 200-plus years.
That founding principle of tolerance is contained in the First Amendment to the US Constitution, and in every State Constitution. Apparently Mr. SELF missed it. It is simply the freedom from EVERY religion, and the freedom of belief in ANY religion. The government is forbidden to limit religion, and religion is forbidden to control government. There it is Mr. SELF, you have no foundation for your claim, except maybe your hatred.
The problem is not religious belief nor a single religion, the problem is intolerance of anything but your own religion. And that intolerance can be bred from zealotry of ANY religion. Mr. SELF's zealotry is advocating for a renewal of the Crusades. He and his ilk are a big part of the problem, not a solution.
What do We do? We need to look at ourselves first; and examine, then end, our own intolerances. Then we need to become activists, and publicly shout down dingleberries who preach intolerance, and believe they know what is best for everyone else.
There is a saying; "Do what you came here to do, and leave others alone to do what they came to do." SELF and his ilk need a heavy dose of that saying. They need it so badly I don't think they can get it in a drink, nor smoke it. I think they need to freebase it.
#55
Obituaries / STEWART, Vicki Ann (Jones) - b...
Last post by patyrn - March 28, 2026, 11:22:55 PMVicki Ann Stewart, age 77, previously of Belknap, Kansas, passed away on March 25, 2026 at her home in Winfield, Kansas. Born July 4, 1948 in Sedan, Kansas, she was the daughter of Earl and Evelyn (Moore) Jones.
Vicki was raised in Moline, Kansas and graduated from Moline High School in 1966. She married Richard Joseph Hopper in 1967. They had two children and later divorced. On May 5, 1994, Vicki and William Charles "Billy" Stewart were married in Miami, Oklahoma. They made their first home in Moline before building their home on the farm in Belknap and moving there.
Vicki worked for many years as a Paraprofessional at the Winfield State Hospital and Training Center until its closing in 1996. She then worked as a medical assistant at the Moline Clinic until retiring in 2008. After retirement, Vicki and Billy loved working on the farm raising pigs and cattle for many years. Vicki also enjoyed gardening, especially growing tomatoes. She also loved to go shopping and visiting antique stores. Billy preceded her in death on May 16, 2020.
Vicki's family includes her children, Rick (Karen) Hopper of Rock, Kansas and Missy (Daryl) Leverenz of Arkansas City, Kansas; her grandchildren, Valerie (Tony) Eastman of Winfield, Kansas, Crystal Hopper of Wichita, Kansas, Brian (Emily) Hopper of Rock, Kansas, Forrest Huckaby of Neodesha, Kansas, Autumn Hopper of Atlanta, Kansas, and Amanda Creamer of Arkansas City, Kansas; her niece, Sharon (Jeff) Kuepker of Colwich, Kansas; her nephews, Mark (Rebecca) Stewart and Brian (Brook) Stewart, all of Belknap, Kansas; and numerous great-grandchildren and extended family members. In addition to her parents and her husband, Vicki was preceded in death by her brother, Robert E. "Bob" Jones.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Miles Funeral Home, 4001 E. 9th Avenue, Winfield, Kansas 67156. Interment will follow at Belknap Cemetery in Chautauqua County, Kansas. A memorial has been established in Vicki's name for the Belknap Church. Contributions may be made to the funeral home.
(taken from the Miles Funeral Home website)
Vicki was raised in Moline, Kansas and graduated from Moline High School in 1966. She married Richard Joseph Hopper in 1967. They had two children and later divorced. On May 5, 1994, Vicki and William Charles "Billy" Stewart were married in Miami, Oklahoma. They made their first home in Moline before building their home on the farm in Belknap and moving there.
Vicki worked for many years as a Paraprofessional at the Winfield State Hospital and Training Center until its closing in 1996. She then worked as a medical assistant at the Moline Clinic until retiring in 2008. After retirement, Vicki and Billy loved working on the farm raising pigs and cattle for many years. Vicki also enjoyed gardening, especially growing tomatoes. She also loved to go shopping and visiting antique stores. Billy preceded her in death on May 16, 2020.
Vicki's family includes her children, Rick (Karen) Hopper of Rock, Kansas and Missy (Daryl) Leverenz of Arkansas City, Kansas; her grandchildren, Valerie (Tony) Eastman of Winfield, Kansas, Crystal Hopper of Wichita, Kansas, Brian (Emily) Hopper of Rock, Kansas, Forrest Huckaby of Neodesha, Kansas, Autumn Hopper of Atlanta, Kansas, and Amanda Creamer of Arkansas City, Kansas; her niece, Sharon (Jeff) Kuepker of Colwich, Kansas; her nephews, Mark (Rebecca) Stewart and Brian (Brook) Stewart, all of Belknap, Kansas; and numerous great-grandchildren and extended family members. In addition to her parents and her husband, Vicki was preceded in death by her brother, Robert E. "Bob" Jones.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Miles Funeral Home, 4001 E. 9th Avenue, Winfield, Kansas 67156. Interment will follow at Belknap Cemetery in Chautauqua County, Kansas. A memorial has been established in Vicki's name for the Belknap Church. Contributions may be made to the funeral home.
(taken from the Miles Funeral Home website)
#56
Politics / Re: AS WORLD WAR APPROACHES
Last post by CCarl - March 19, 2026, 12:46:45 PMAnd Now Comes The Economic Consequence Of Being Israel's Puppet
#57
Obituaries / CRISP, James Harold "Jim" - b....
Last post by patyrn - March 15, 2026, 10:14:31 PMJames Harold "Jim" Crisp, age 76, passed away on February 14, 2026 at his home in Chula Vista, California. He was born on October 13, 1949 to Dennis and Irma (Magers) Crisp.
Jim spent his childhood in Howard, Kansas. In his teenage years, he especially enjoyed his friends and his horses and was in the local Saddle Club. After graduating from Howard High School in 1967, Jim joined the United States Air Force during the Viet Nam era. He spent most of his duty stationed in Laredo, Texas as an air traffic controller. While there, he took flying lessons and got his pilot's license.
After his military service, Jim moved to Emporia, Kansas where he attended college and took up hang gliding. He then headed to Colorado and finally to California to hang glide at Torrey Pines. There he met his future wife, Denise Kiger and her son, Scott. They married on August 30, 1980, and Jim adopted Scott on July 7, 1981. In 1977, Jim began a long career in machine shops and had been a Senior Machine Programmer for the Cubic Corporation for 24 1/2 years before he retired.
Jim is survived by his wife, Denise; his daughters, Valerie and Ashleigh; his sister, Suzy Springer; his grandson, Nicholas; his grandchild, Jordyn; his daughter-in-law, Danielle; his son-in-law, Will Oliver; his nephew, Mike Springer; and his niece, Stacy Bailey. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Scott; his sister, Janie Crisp; and his brother-in-law, Jeff Springer
Service will be held on March 20, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California. The family requests that we wear red, white, and blue to the service. Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post #0149, P.O. Box 865, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(published in the Prairie Star - 3/12/2026)
Jim spent his childhood in Howard, Kansas. In his teenage years, he especially enjoyed his friends and his horses and was in the local Saddle Club. After graduating from Howard High School in 1967, Jim joined the United States Air Force during the Viet Nam era. He spent most of his duty stationed in Laredo, Texas as an air traffic controller. While there, he took flying lessons and got his pilot's license.
After his military service, Jim moved to Emporia, Kansas where he attended college and took up hang gliding. He then headed to Colorado and finally to California to hang glide at Torrey Pines. There he met his future wife, Denise Kiger and her son, Scott. They married on August 30, 1980, and Jim adopted Scott on July 7, 1981. In 1977, Jim began a long career in machine shops and had been a Senior Machine Programmer for the Cubic Corporation for 24 1/2 years before he retired.
Jim is survived by his wife, Denise; his daughters, Valerie and Ashleigh; his sister, Suzy Springer; his grandson, Nicholas; his grandchild, Jordyn; his daughter-in-law, Danielle; his son-in-law, Will Oliver; his nephew, Mike Springer; and his niece, Stacy Bailey. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Scott; his sister, Janie Crisp; and his brother-in-law, Jeff Springer
Service will be held on March 20, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California. The family requests that we wear red, white, and blue to the service. Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post #0149, P.O. Box 865, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(published in the Prairie Star - 3/12/2026)
#58
Obituaries / NELSON, Vincent Alban "Vince",...
Last post by patyrn - March 14, 2026, 09:06:29 AMVincent Alban Nelson, Jr., age 79, passed away on March 10, 2026 at the Linn Nursing Center. He was born on January 9, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Vincent Alban, Sr. and Mildred May (Rusk) Nelson.
Vince grew up on the family farm, attending grade school in Severy, Kansas and graduating from Howard High School in Howard, Kansas with the Class of 1965. A love of the sciences led him to study Biology at Emporia State University (KSTC). While attending college, he met and married Patricia Fearno in June of 1968. They later divorced. In 1984, Vince married Lynn Brown, and they later divorced. He married Patty (Grimmett) Salaymeh in 1994.
Vince retired from his "summer job" at Dolly Madison in Emporia, Kansas in 1995 where he had worked for 25 years. He returned to his home communities of Severy and Howard and helped his parents with the family farm. He was generous and loved a good story. He was repository of wit and wisdom which he would share with friends and strangers alike.
Vince is survived by his children, Tushaun (Clayton) Portenier of Washington, Kansas, Jeremy (Erika) Nelson of San Francisco, California, Rick Nelson of Drumright, Oklahoma, Mike Nelson of Chula Vista, California, Bassem (Nikki) Salaymeh of Katy, Texas, and Timothy (Rebecca) Salaymeh of Topeka, Kansas, and grandchildren, Calvin, Garret, Hannah, and Emma Portenier. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary Ann; and his wife, Patty.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Cresco Cemetery north of Howard. Memorials in his name have been suggested to the Elk County Community Foundation, and donations may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family online at www.countrysidefh.com. Services have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
Vince grew up on the family farm, attending grade school in Severy, Kansas and graduating from Howard High School in Howard, Kansas with the Class of 1965. A love of the sciences led him to study Biology at Emporia State University (KSTC). While attending college, he met and married Patricia Fearno in June of 1968. They later divorced. In 1984, Vince married Lynn Brown, and they later divorced. He married Patty (Grimmett) Salaymeh in 1994.
Vince retired from his "summer job" at Dolly Madison in Emporia, Kansas in 1995 where he had worked for 25 years. He returned to his home communities of Severy and Howard and helped his parents with the family farm. He was generous and loved a good story. He was repository of wit and wisdom which he would share with friends and strangers alike.
Vince is survived by his children, Tushaun (Clayton) Portenier of Washington, Kansas, Jeremy (Erika) Nelson of San Francisco, California, Rick Nelson of Drumright, Oklahoma, Mike Nelson of Chula Vista, California, Bassem (Nikki) Salaymeh of Katy, Texas, and Timothy (Rebecca) Salaymeh of Topeka, Kansas, and grandchildren, Calvin, Garret, Hannah, and Emma Portenier. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary Ann; and his wife, Patty.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Cresco Cemetery north of Howard. Memorials in his name have been suggested to the Elk County Community Foundation, and donations may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family online at www.countrysidefh.com. Services have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
#59
Politics / Re: AS WORLD WAR APPROACHES
Last post by CCarl - March 03, 2026, 05:52:40 PMDay Four of Trump's War
Scott Ritter is an American former United States Marine Corps intelligence officer, and former United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) weapons inspector.
Scott Ritter is an American former United States Marine Corps intelligence officer, and former United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) weapons inspector.
#60
Obituaries / RICE, Ava Ann - b. August 27, ...
Last post by patyrn - March 02, 2026, 12:34:40 PMAva Ann Rice of Fall River, Kansas was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 27. 1947. She passed away on February 15, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.
One of her most meaningful achievements was her many years of service as a nurse and working with the Oklahoma Red Cross where she devoted herself to helping those in need. Ava was full of life and personality. She loved to garden and travel, and she never passed up a chance to dance. Known for her vibrant spirit, she was rarely seen without her nails painted a bright red to match her hair - a small but unmistakable reflection of her bold approach to life.
Ava leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish her memory, including her daughter, Dusty (David) Rymer; her grandchildren, Jesse Rymer, April Rymer, Leah Rymer, and Jacob Rymer; and her great-grandchildren, Logan Rymer, Michael Rymer, Diana Rymer, and Remington Rymer; a daughter, Tina Bryant of Denton, Texas; and a son, Bill Jones of Oklahoma. She is also survived by several other family members. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Michael Rymer; her mother, Margaret Lorentz; her father, Montia Rice; and her grandparents, Monroe Philbeck and Ann Philbeck.
Ava's legacy lives on in the many lives she helped and the great-grandchildren she adored.
A Celebration of Life was held on March 1, 2026 at the Fall River Community Building in Fall River, Kansas. Memorials have been suggested in her memory to the Red Cross 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, 420 S. 20th Street, Fredonia, Kansas 66736.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
One of her most meaningful achievements was her many years of service as a nurse and working with the Oklahoma Red Cross where she devoted herself to helping those in need. Ava was full of life and personality. She loved to garden and travel, and she never passed up a chance to dance. Known for her vibrant spirit, she was rarely seen without her nails painted a bright red to match her hair - a small but unmistakable reflection of her bold approach to life.
Ava leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish her memory, including her daughter, Dusty (David) Rymer; her grandchildren, Jesse Rymer, April Rymer, Leah Rymer, and Jacob Rymer; and her great-grandchildren, Logan Rymer, Michael Rymer, Diana Rymer, and Remington Rymer; a daughter, Tina Bryant of Denton, Texas; and a son, Bill Jones of Oklahoma. She is also survived by several other family members. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Michael Rymer; her mother, Margaret Lorentz; her father, Montia Rice; and her grandparents, Monroe Philbeck and Ann Philbeck.
Ava's legacy lives on in the many lives she helped and the great-grandchildren she adored.
A Celebration of Life was held on March 1, 2026 at the Fall River Community Building in Fall River, Kansas. Memorials have been suggested in her memory to the Red Cross 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, 420 S. 20th Street, Fredonia, Kansas 66736.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
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