Wilma’s life began on February 11, 1922, in Ponca, Nebraska.  She is the daughter of George and Lillian (Harder) Wendte.  Wilma is a 1940 graduate of Ponca High School.  She was united in marriage to Howard E. Gilmer on September 7, 1947 in Ponca and they enjoyed 54 years of marriage together.  Wilma was a faithful member of the Eastmoor United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.  She was active and worked a lot at the Marion Senior Center, especially decorating for special events and holidays.  Wilma loved attending the Chat and Dine dinners at Marion County Lake and visiting with her neighbors.  Wilma’s greatest joy was her family which includes her sons Greg Gilmer of Wichita, Jon Gilmer of Tulsa, OK and Brent (Rhonda) Gilmer of Wichita; grandchildren Joshua, Preston, Austin and Kristen Gilmer, Jason (Tara) Lawhead and Jenny (Brandon) Larsen; great-grandchildren Kolton, Jalen, Blake, Kendall, and Jace; her sister in law Peggy Gilmer of Seattle, WA and many nieces and nephews.  Wilma passed away on Saturday September 14, 2019 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.  She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Howard, two sisters, and one brother.  Her family will gather with friends on Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at Eastmoor United Methodist Church where her funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. led by Pastor Darren Frazier.  Wilma will be laid to rest in Marion Cemetery. Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family.  Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Eastmoor United Methodist Church.

Carmen “Mickey” Amaro, age 89, of Manhattan, died September 11, 2019, at Ascension via Christi Village in Manhattan.

She was born October 17, 1929, in Manhattan, the daughter of Emmett and Gavina (Escobar) Silva.

Mickey graduated from Manhattan High School.

On June 10, 1950, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church she was married to Teddy Amaro. Teddy preceded her in death on April 13, 1986.

Mickey was a homemaker and was a substitute mother to many. She was always there to babysit when someone needed her, always answering to Nana. Teddy and she were godparents to many in the family as well.

She was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church and Eagles Auxiliary.

Mickey enjoyed attending all of her children and grandchildren’s sporting events, playing bingo at various establishments and the occasional trip to Las Vegas.

Survivors include her three children: Andrew Amaro and his wife Peggy of Manhattan, Romaine Schell and her husband Tim of Manhattan, and David Amaro and his wife Lucy of Algonquin, IL; nine grandchildren: Steven, Jennifer, and A.J. Amaro, Ashley Waller, Jessica Schell, Amy Miernicki, Katterina, Gabriela and Aleksandra Amaro; 12 great-grandchildren; three siblings: Walden Silva and his wife Louise of Council Grove, KS, Frank Silva of Newton, KS, and Emma Thompson and her husband Roger of Naples, NY; and many nieces and nephews.

Mickey was also preceded in death by three siblings: David Silva, Margaret Casey and Ray Silva.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 16th, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church with Father Kerry Ninemire as celebrant. Interment will follow in Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, September 15th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. A Parish Vigil will be held at 7:00 P.M. Sunday in the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to either the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Rodney C. Lindsley, 54, of Junction City, KS, died in his home September 7, 2019. A private burial will be held in Steele City, NE, at a later date. Johnson Funeral Home of Junction City is assisting the family with cremation arrangements.

Rodney was born on August 2, 1965, in Omaha, Nebraska, to parents Merle C. and Mary J. Lindsley. After the untimely death of Rodney’s father, he became the dependent of his brother, Jim and wife Debbie (Dillon) Lindsley. Jim’s military career brought the family to Hanau, Germany. From there, he graduated from Hanau High School in 1983. He was a star athlete in football and wrestling. Upon returning to Junction City, Kansas, Rodney began his lifelong career of painting. In the 1990’s he moved to Arkansas and built his own painting company. He married and later divorced. During this marriage he had three children: Levi, Luke, and Kathleen Lindsley. He returned to Junction City and worked for numerous painting companies. He settled into his job at Midway Mobile Home Park for many years until new ownership. As of recently, he worked for Morgan Painting.

Rodney had a sense of humor like no other. He was also an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and watching storms. He also enjoyed sports. Rodney was a fan of K.U. basketball, Royals baseball, and Chiefs football.

He will be missed by all who truly knew him.

Rodney is survived by his family: three children Levi Lindsley, Luke Lindsley, and Kathleen Lindsley; his brother Jim Lindsley; his sisters Rhoba Shipp (Danny), Ermel Heuer (Jim), Sandra Champlin (Rob), and Mary Maldonado (John); Debbie and Jim’s children Jamie Lindsley (James), Betty Solis (Jake), Jay Lindsley (Jennifer), Bryan Lindsley; many nieces and nephews; and a host of loving family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mary J. and Merle C. Lindsley and Debbie (Dillon) Lindsley, both his maternal and paternal grandparents Clifford and Blanche Lindsley and Oliver and Leote Messmer, and three brothers Robert Cornell, Michael Lindsley, and Aurther Lindsley.

Annie Louise Strahl, 84, formerly of Junction City, died Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Enterprise Estates Nursing Center in Enterprise. Annie was born September 1, 1935 in Selma, Alabama, the daughter of William T. & Lillian (McKinney) Newsome.

Annie attended schools in Selma.

Annie was a long-time manager of the Holiday Inn Restaurant in Troy, Alabama. When her health started to decline, she moved to California to be closer to her son and daughter. She eventually moved to Junction City, where her youngest son was stationed in the U.S. Army.

Annie married Richard P. Strahl, Sr. in 1957 in Selma, Alabama. They were later divorced.

Annie is survived by her 2 sons, Steve Strahl and his wife Lynne, Bakersfield, California, and David Strahl and his wife Tammy, Junction City; a daughter, Pamela Ferguson and husband Larry, Porterville, California; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. Annie was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Richard P. Strahl, Jr. in 1994; and 4 brothers.

Cremation is planned.

A Celebration Of Life Gathering will be at the home of David and Tammy Strahl on Thursday evening, Sept. 12, 2019, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Enterprise Estates Nursing Center, 602 Crestview Dr., Enterprise, Kansas 67441.