Gary Lee Marshall, 42, of Chapman, passed away on August 26, 2019 of ALS. He had been diagnosed June 1^st, 2018. He was in Hospice Care at his home and was surrounded by his family and a long-time friend at the time of his death.

He was born April 3, 1977 in Burbank, CA to Gary A. and Jeanene K. (Haith) Marshall, the second of four children. When Gary was 17, the family moved back to Chapman and Gary entered his senior year. It was a big transition moving from California to Kansas but with Gary’s personality, he made friends, attended his classes and graduated from Chapman High School with the class of 1995.

After graduating, Gary worked two jobs and took college classes. He worked at jobs such as housekeeping at the nursing home or as a clerk at a motel so that he could work around his class schedule.  Education was important to him and he loved to learn. He graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at Chapman Valley Manor working his way up to shift supervisor. Gary had a special gift working with elderly. He was so caring and giving to each of his patients and to their families as well. He later set another goal for himself – to go back to school and become a Registered Nurse.  Unfortunately, this was a goal he was not able to obtain because of his health. Even though he did not have the initials “R.N.” behind his name, he provided the best care he could to his special patients.

Outside of work Gary loved listening to music of all genres and periods of time and loved to read and learn. He was a collector of novels written by Stephen King.

Friends and especially family were just as important to Gary. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He especially loved following the activities of his nieces and nephews.

Gary L. is survived by his father, Gary A. Marshall; mother and step-father, Jeanene and Stan Arveson; sister, Christina Feliciano; brother, Shawn Marshall; and many nieces and nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Marshall in 2003.

There will be a memorial service at 1:30 p.m. on August 31, 2019 at the Chapman United Methodist Church with Connie Wooldridge officiating.  Please feel free to dress casual and wear #GMarshall Strong or ALS t-shirt.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Gary Marshall fund or Chapman Valley Manor in care of Londeen Funeral Home, PO Box 429, Chapman, KS 67431.

Nelson Brougher, 74, Wakefield, KS, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at his home in Wakefield. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 2-4 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the family residence in Wakefield. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the American Cancer Society.

Nelson was born January 16, 1945, the son of Bruce and Thelma (Moreland) Brougher.

Nelson worked as an auto mechanic for many years. Nelson enjoyed collecting antiques and going to auctions. He enjoyed Nascar racing and watching western movies. He also enjoyed gardening and spending time outdoors.

Survivors include his long time companion Sandra Pinner Arizona City, AZ; one son, Bruce Nelson Brougher, III; three daughters, Twila Shaw of Port St. Lucie, Fl, Dana Nelson of Phoenix, AZ and Amber Zoeller of Manhattan, KS; eight grandchildren, Blaise Shaw, Ashley Nelson, Tiffany Nelson, Kelsey Ryder, Casey Zoeller, Jessica Threkeld, Jamie Armstrong and Jordan Clardy; five great-grandchildren, Sophia, Tyrice, Savannah, Bailey and Emily.

Nelson was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Joan Brougher and one sister, Averill Mochamer.

John Henry Brazzle, 84, of Wamego, KS passed away Friday, August 23, 2019.  John was born September 11, 1934, the son of Walter and Georgetta (Johnston) Brazzle.  He was the sixth of nine children.

He was united in marriage to Angela “Angie” Rose Umscheid on May 5, 1956 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Flush, KS.  She preceded him in death.  They shared over 44 years together and were the parents of 5 children.  John worked for Bill and Doug Kaine for over 40 years and after his retirement went to work for the Co-Op, as well as working many odd jobs for area farmers.  In his spare time, he enjoyed stamp collection, country music, and going to the casino.

Survivors include his two sons, Jim Brazzle (Sandy), and Rick Brazzle (Brenda), all of Wamego, KS; three daughters, Donna Akin (Tony), Zeandale, KS, Connie Prockish (David), Louisville, KS, and Suzanne Manly (Allan), Wamego, KS; nine grandchildren, Jared and Nicole Brazzle, Wamego, KS, Scott Brazzle, Dodge City, KS, Luke and Lauren Brazzle, Wamego, KS, Monica and Tyler Ward, Wamego, KS, Casey Akin, Topeka, KS, Chelsea Prockish, Louisville, KS, Marshall and Cheyenne Manly, Wamego, KS, Darren Prockish, Louisville, KS, and Samantha Akin, Harveyville, KS; six great-grandchildren, Peyton and Gavin Brazzle, Bennett and Brooks Brazzle, and Kitra and Kree Ward; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his siblings June, Wilma, Darlene, Elmer, Bob, Dean, Willie, and Shirley, and one grandchild, Jessica Brazzle.

Visitation for John will be from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego.  Private inurnment will take place at a later date at the St. Bernard Cemetery. The family has suggested memorials to the Community Health Ministry or St. Bernard Catholic Church, and may be left in the care of Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

Ruth Ann Stanley, passed away August 25, 2019, in Manhattan KS at the age of 77. Ruth Ann was born in Cherokee, Oklahoma on March 23, 1942, to Jay Ernest and Edna Lucille Fuson. She had one sister, Maddie Lucille (Fuson), Ackley. Her mother, father, and sister preceded her in death.

Ruth Ann attended school in Helena, OK and later, Jet, OK. She married Jerry Lynn Stanley in Jet on September 30, 1961. They moved to Sandia Air Base (Albuquerque, NM) after their wedding due to Jerry’s Air Force assignment. While in Albuquerque, Ruth Ann and Jerry had their first child, Shecky Lynn. Ruth Ann and family moved back home so Jerry could attend college at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Oklahoma. During this time, their second child, Jalyn Chad Stanley, was born. Ruth Ann also found time to complete her college degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Art. The family moved to Chicago for Jerry to complete his Master’s degree then moved back home to Jet, OK then to Helena, OK. In 1970, the family moved to Ketchikan, AK for a year. Ruth Ann taught at the Houghtaling Elementary school across the street from their apartment.

In 1971, Ruth Ann and family moved to Fort Riley, KS for Jerry’s Army assignment and to be closer to family. During this time, Ruth Ann taught reading to soldiers as part of the BSEP program.

In 1975, the family moved to Manhattan, KS. Ruth Ann completed her Master’s degree in Adult Education from Kansas State University. After her graduation, Ruth Ann began working as an advisor to soldiers at Fort Riley for Kansas State University. For more than 34 years, she would remain at K-State until her retirement in June 2013. Ruth Ann was an avid K-State fan and had season tickets for football in addition to men’s and women’s basketball from the 1970s until 2017. Ruth Ann was diagnosed with dementia in the fall of 2015 and moved to assisted living in June of 2018. Ruth Ann made many friends and loved to play card games, bingo, and show off her artistic talents.

She is survived by her daughter Shecky (Skip) Davis of Manhattan, KS, her son Chad (Kristi) Stanley of Overland Park, KS, and her ex-husband and best friend, Jerry Stanley. She is also survived by grandchildren Kaitlin Stanley of Phoenix, AZ, Zach Stanley of Overland Park, KS, Nicholas Davis of Manhattan, KS, Phillip (Jackie) Kuehl of Albuquerque, NM, Shea (Samantha) Davis of Lawrence, KS, Kelli (Josh) Massie of Vermillion, KS, and Stacie (Derek) Fleming of Vermillion, KS, and many great-grandchildren.

A special THANK YOU to the wonderful staff at Ascension Via Christi Village for all of the love and support they provided to our mother over the past 15 months

The family requests no flowers. Donations can be made to Good Shepherd Hospice House. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Stanley Lynn Francis 80, of Wilsey passed away at the Morris County Hospital, Council Grove, KS, on August 26, 2019.

Lynn, which he preferred to be called, was born in Council Grove, July 1, 1939 to Jay Francis and Lorena Stalter Francis.  Lynn grew up in Wilsey and graduated from Wilsey High School in 1957.  He then was offered a basketball and baseball scholarship to Emporia State.  He was an avid Kansas State fan and thought he would have a chance to make the K-State freshman basketball team.  So, he enrolled and walked on to K-State and made it to the final cut of the 57-58 team.  Even though he did not make the team, it was one his proudest times in his young adult life.  His hobby was sports, he loved to play them and over the years some of his best times were to attend sporting events with his family.  He worked briefly with the railroad in Herington, but spent over 50 years as a bull hauler working with his father of Francis Truck Line.  He became the owner operator of the business in his later years and retired from trucking in 2012.  He loved to just have coffee with family and friends and spend time visiting just humoring them as his kids would say.  His greatest attribute was being a kind and caring person and a very loving husband and father.

On September 8, 1990 he married Linda McCaine of Kansas City where they resided for many years.  They relocated to Wilsey, and have lived out at the Wilsey corner, as we call it, for the past 20 years.  Together they were blessed with 5 children, Brad, Jana, Scott, Brian, and Terry.

Lynn is survived by his loving wife, Linda Francis of Wilsey, KS; his children Brad (Maureen) Francis of Idaho Falls, ID; Jana (Randy) Meadows of Clovis, CA; Scott (Stacey) Francis of Idaho Falls, ID; Brian (Cindy) Barnes of Bates City, MO; brother Ken (Vickey) Francis of Trinity, FL; sister Karen (Steve) Lee of Council Grove, KS; sister-in-law Vicki Francis of Topeka; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lorena and Jay Francis, brother Ron Francis, and son Terry Barnes.

Funeral services will be held at the Wilsey United Methodist Church at 10:00 ja.m., Friday, August 30th, 2019. Interment will follow at Wilsey Cemetery.  A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, August 29th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home in Council Grove.  Memorials can be sent to the Wilsey United Methodist Church, 219 N. 7th Street, Wilsey, KS  66873.

 

Margaret Pachta Vinduska was born October 12, 1922 near Belleville, Kansas.  She is the only child of Adolph and Stella (Chopp) Pachta.  Margaret started school in a country school and graduated from Belleville High School in 1939.  Her parents bought a piano-accordion that she learned to play for school programs, glee club and mixed chorus.  She attended the Lincoln, Nebraska School of Commerce and worked for the Lincoln Packing Company and was a civilian employee of the Lincoln Army Air Corps base. Margaret also played the piano at Beaumont’s Tea Room for three years while in Nebraska, playing request for the soldiers.  She was an organist at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Belleville from 1930 until 1941.  After moving to Lincoln, Nebraska, she was an organist for the Catholic and Protestant chapels on the air base.  On June 3, 1946 she was united in marriage to Paul Vinduska, living near Pilsen for 73 years.   Margaret joined the Senior Choir at the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in 1953 and became the organist in 1957 and continued playing in the parish until she was 90 years old.

She was a member of the Wichita Diocesan Liturgical Commission after Vatican II.  Margaret attended all the workshops learning about the new liturgies.  She was a member of the Newton district Council of Catholic Women, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary and Holy Family Parish   Margaret’s loving family includes her son Edward Vinduska of rural Marion, and daughter Darlene (Dick Nancarrow) Vinduska of Overland Park; grandchildren Marcus (Amy) Meerian, Matthew, Melinda and Michael (Mariana) Meerian and Cecilia Nancarrow and several great grandchildren.  Margaret passed away on Thursday August 22, 2019 at the Hillsboro Community Hospital.  She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul and daughter Carolyn Meerian.

Margaret’s family will gather with friends on Saturday August 24th at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church in Marion for Rosary prayers, followed by her Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. celebrated by Father Brian Bebak.  Margaret will be laid to rest in Pilsen Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the Father Kapaun Legacy Fund or the Father Kapaun Scholarship Fund.  Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home in Marion is serving the family.