Albert N. Hamscher passed away June 6th at the Good Shepherd Hospice in Manhattan.

Al Hamscher was born in Philadelphia August 19, 1946.

Because his parents Florence and Albert N. Hamscher JR could not further their education (it was the Depression), they insisted he went to the best schools. So he studied at Philadelphia Central High, an Academic school from which he obtained a B.A. He received his B.A. from Penn State University and his Ph.D. from Emory University.

He arrived at Kansas State University in 1972, and since then has been teaching, and writing about French history and the history of American cemeteries. As a teacher he received many awards, and he was internationally known specialist of French 17th century. He was particularly proud, in chronological order: of being part of the softball team that won the Intramural Championship in 1984-85, being a member of the Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton), receiving the Kenneth S. Davis Professor of History Chair, named Honorary Sergeant of the US Army, and in 2019 chosen as a Friend of the 97th M.P. Battalion.

He will be deeply missed by his wife, Claire. L. Dehon, his friends from the brewery, his golf pals, and his cats.

Private services were held with burial in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan.

Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to either the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter or the Kansas State University Foundation for the Florence Hamscher Fund. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Randy Gene Wilkinson, 55, of Manhattan, KS, born February 9, 1964, he passed away on June 11, 2019.

Randy is survived by his parents, Larry and Peggy Wilkinson, of Clay Center, KS, his sister Christy (David) Balfour, of Clay Center, KS, a Sister-in-Law Lori Wilkinson, nephew Shaun (Hillary) Wilkinson, nieces Danielle (Curt) Judd, and Madisyn Balfour, one great-nephew Benjamin Wilkinson, and two great-nieces Abigail Wilkinson, and Brooklyn Judd.

He is preceded in death by his brother Terry Wilkinson.

Receiving of Friends 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 16th at Carlson’s Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation in Manhattan, KS.

Virgil L. “John” Webber, age 81 of Riley, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the Via Christi Village in Manhattan.

He was born on April 28, 1938 at his home in Leonardville, the son of Lawrence and Elizabeth (Wagonrod) Webber.  He graduated from Leonardville High School.

He was married to Martha Collins and to this union was born one son, Virgil L. Webber, Jr.  They later divorced.

On February 14, 1975, he married Linda Simnitt Clark and she had three boys, Chad, Troy and Billy that he loved and raised as his own and to this union was born a son, Dustin.

John owned and operated the Riley Recreation from 1963 until 1970 and worked as an electrician for Baer Gas and Electric for 35 years.  He later owned Sassy’s Antique Store until his retirement in 2016.  He served on the U.S.D. 378 School Board and enjoyed going to his sons sports activities, fishing, scratching lottery tickets at Short Stop and antique shopping with Linda.

He is survived by his wife Linda Webber of Riley; his sons, Chad Clark (Pam) of Manhattan, Troy Clark (Jami) of Manhattan; Bill Clark (Chris) of Manhattan, Dustin Webber (Jennifer) of Riley and Virgil Webber, Jr. (Sheila) of Clearwater, Florida; two sisters, Claryce Anderson (Alvin) of Green and Creata Ghrer of San Diego, California; a sister-in-law, Rose Webber of Topeka; ten grandchildren, Morgan Clark, Austin Clark, Kaitlin Clark, Ty Webber, Trent Webber, Trey Webber, Delanie Clark, John Webber, Taylor Webber and Donovan Webber and two great grandchildren, Emmalyn and Everett Clark.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Kenneth Webber, his grandson, Kaleb John Webber and his brother-in-law, Grady Ghrer.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Monday.  Private family inurnment will be in the Randolph Fancy Creek Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Via Christi Village and may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Lyman “Mick” Crawford age 83, died June 11, 2019 in Clay Center, Kansas. He was born to George and Lottie Mae (Bergman) Crawford. Mick was born and raised in Clay Center. He served in the US Navy. Mick owned and operated Mick’s Live Bait in Wakefield. He loved to fish and watch westerns, enjoyed getting together with family, especially for holidays. Mick also loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Clay Center American Legion and the Eagles Lodge. Mick was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and 4 brothers.

Survivors:

Daughter: Joy and husband Larry Lund of Clay Center, KS
Son: Joel Dykla and companion Tammy of Sparta, MI
Son: Jay and wife Sarah Dykla of Grand Rapids, MI
Son: Jon and wife Barb Dykla of Belding, MI
Daughter: Lori Woods of Kearney, NE
Daughter: Lisa Crawford of Kearney, NE
Daughter: Lynice Crawford of Kearney, NE

Brother: Loun Crawford of Clay Center, KS

14 Grandchildren and 10 Great-grandchildren

Graveside Services: Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KS
Minister: Rev. Matthew Coleman

Fredrick W. Hackerott, 82, of Manhattan, KS, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019. Services will be held Saturday, June 29, at 1:00 pm at The First Lutheran Church Chapel in Manhattan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson’s Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.

On June 9, 2019, Martha Ann Hussong peacefully passed away in Oklahoma City, OK – with her family at her bedside.  Ann, as she was called by family and friends was born on February 13, 1943 to Martha Shearer Roniger and Pascal Roniger in Manhattan, Kansas.

In 1950 her family moved to the family farm on Diamond Creek in Chase County.  There she was known as “wormy” as she was in constant motion.  She channeled this energy into the sport of track and field, and was known as the “running girl from Emporia”, the town where she trained.  Ann’s training lead her to the Track and Field Nationals where she excelled.  During the years 1958 and 1959, she was the National champion for the Pantheon which consisted of five events – long jump, high jump, 80 meter hurdles, 220 meter dash, and shot put.  Therefore, during those years Ann was the top female amateur athlete in the entire country.  She did this when there was no female track team at her Center High School, and her father made her starting blocks and the shot put.

Ann met Bill Hussong at the University of Hawaii and they were married in 1962 in Wilsey, Kansas.  Together they had three children – William Allen Hussong (Austin, TX), Shawn David Hussong (Norman, OK), and Stephanie (Hussong) Valeo, (Alpharetta, GA).

Her focus for 25 years was as the health science teacher at a secondary school with a school population of 4600 students, where she was loved and known by all as Doctor Mom.

Upon retirement, Ann and Bill moved to Oklahoma, where she excelled as a professional organizer with a focus on hoarders.  She was a true folk artist and crafter, from basket weaving to candle making, to her final love – rug hooking.

Ann was predeceased by her parents and leaves behind her husband, children, six beloved grandchildren, and brother and sister-in-law John and Mary Roniger.  She will be sorely missed by her family and friends and all those she touched and helped on her journey.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2019, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Wilsey Christian Church. Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 20^th, at Diamond Creek Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be to: Integris Foundation, 3030 NW Expressway #1600, OKC, OK 73112.

Vernetta Dankenbring, 89 died June 9, 2019 in Linn, KS. She was born on January 27, 1930 in Hollenberg, KS, the daughter of Ephriam and Verna (Luhring) Long. Vernetta was raised on the family farm near Linn. She graduated from Linn High School in 1949 and worked at the Washington County Creamery. She married Robert Dankenbring on November 21, 1952, he preceded her in death on October 15, 2017. Vernetta was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Linn, KS. She is preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, James Breen.

Survivors:
Son: Ronald Dankenbring of Salina, KS
Daughter: Rhonda Johnson of Henderson, NV
Brother: Delbert Long of Manhattan, KS
6 Grandchildren and 7 Great-Grandchildren

Funeral Services: Friday, June 14, 2019 at 1:30 PM at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS

Minister: Pastor Paul Tessaro

Burial: St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Linn, KS

Visitation: Thursday, June 13, 2019 from 3-8 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials: St. Paul Lutheran Church or the Linn Comm. Nursing Home c/o the funeral home