Vonetta “Bonnie” Joe Quinn, 91, of Wamego, KS passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS after a brief illness.

On January 21, 1928, Bonnie, was born in Stockdale (Riley Cty.), KS to Ross William and Leona Elizabeth (Willis) Davenport in the home. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Peter Quinn of Wamego, KS, on May 10, 1948 at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Manhattan, KS.  They made their home in St. George, KS, where they lived until Bill passed away on May 17, 1983 after 35 years of marriage. Bonnie was a homemaker raising their nine children.

Bonnie later moved to Wamego where she joined the Widows to Widows group, spent time at the Senior Citizen Center, and attended St. Bernard Catholic Church. Several years later she moved into Vintage Park Assisted Living where she was known as the ‘Hat Lady’.

Some of her fondest memories were traveling to visit family in Illinois, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Maine, Colorado, and more recent, a trip to Branson with her daughters.  Those trips led her to cross the Mississippi River and seeing the mountains for the first time.  She also enjoyed family camping excursions to Tuttle Creek Lake.  It was very important to Bonnie and Bill to raise their children to be good human beings.  She was proud to give birth to her children and seeing them through their many milestones.  Learning to drive at the age of 58 was another memorable moment.

Being the youngest of 10 children, she was very proud of her five brothers who served in the Navy during World War II, including Lloyd, who had a building named after him at K-State for his many years of service. The oldest, Evert, stayed state side during the war working for the Government selecting wood from the Oregon forests for warship construction. Her brother Leo didn’t return, missing in action. Bonnie worked as a nurse’s aide during the war at Ft. Riley, and then Manhattan, before her nuptials.

Bonnie is survived by 8 children: Karen Kathleen Collins, Cheri Colleen Ubel (Delbert), Judy Joan Jones (DeWayne), Michael Malloy Quinn (Jeanne), Cynthia Collette Chase (Dave), Carmel Candace Quinn, Angela Annette Bruce (Wayne), and William Warren Quinn; 30 grandchildren, Stephanie Schade, Jason Collins, Stacey Collins, Shauna Wells, Eric Cruthus, Christopher Ubel, Amy Havenstein, Megan Welfringer, Trina Toburen, Josh Jones, Molly Campbell, Jeremy Jones, Myriah Jones, Brianna Brown, Katy Streeter, Jesse Chase, Robert Chase, Quin Chase, Adam Chase, Collette Lowry, Marcus Waters, Amanda Slaughter, Anthony Ayon, Michael Bruce, Britany Bruce, Makayla Livingston, Brady Quinn, Cameron Quinn, Kelsey Quinn, and Jimmy Waters; 51 great grandchildren, Cynthia, Alex, Rebecca, Lydia, Kaelyn, Kannon, Karter, Lilly, James, Emerald, Sawyer (McKensy), Hailey, Hope, Logan, Georgia, Tyler, Michaela, Kade, Karson, Karlie, Kambrie, Kash, Dylan, Jordynn, Jalen, Kynsley, Kansas, Mariah, Payton, Hunter, Lilian, Vivian, Ethan, Quinn, Melina, Nora, Roman, Jude, Calob, Austin, Parker, Claire, Aliciea, Areil, Ryan, Kashtyn, Braxton, and Freya; 1 great-great grandchild, Archer; one sister-in-law, Frances Quinn; and many nieces and nephews.

She is also preceded in death by a son, James Jarae Quinn; her brothers, Evert Davenport, Gilbert Davenport (Elnora), Leo Davenport, Lloyd Davenport (Marilyn), Ross “Bill” Davenport (Nora), and Warren Davenport (Peggy); three sisters, Alberta DeVoe (Dick), Violet Oppenlander (Norman), and Ruby Threewitt (Malvern); and three brother-in-laws, Tom Quinn, Jerry Quinn (Elsie), and Jack Quinn.

A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan, KS.  Private inurnment will take place at a later date in the St. George Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested to Disabled Veterans, PBS, and the Good Shepherd Hospice House, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, PO Box 48, 66547.

Jay Dwane Ramey, 70, of Abilene passed on to his eternal life April 26, 2019 peacefully at his home.

He was born September 10, 1948 in Abilene, the son Dorland and Marjorie (Mustard) Ramey. He grew up in the Abilene area, attended the local school district and graduated from Abilene High School with the class of 1966. He enlisted in the Air Force May 13, 1968. He served six years and was honorably discharged on May 12, 1974. After serving in the Air Force he went to work for KP&L on the gas side. He retired from KP&L in 1996. He then became co-owner of Hettenbach Construction, retiring in 2011. Jay was known as many things. A father, a father-in-law, a brother, an uncle, a friend, but the most important thing to him was being “Papa”. He possessed many talents and could diagnose a problem with engines or machines from a mile away. He thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors and hunting. Many recognize Jay as being a great friend who would do anything for anyone at any time. This was true up to his final days.

Jay is survived by his daughter, Mandy DeDonder and husband Bruce of the home, their children Carli, Lucas, Cade and Brigan, Jason Ramey and his wife Tiffany of Hope and their kids Kelsi, Troy, and Tyler, sister Cindy Harwood of Abilene, sister Kim Woolridge of Madisonville, Tennessee, and brother Faun Ramey of Athens, Tennessee, nephew John Harwood, Jr, niece Chris (Steve) Seets, 14 great nieces and nephews, and one great great niece and two great great nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents, brother-in-law John Harwood, Sr., aunt and uncle Doris and Grady Turner, and step-brother Gary Wills.

Memorial service for Jay will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 3, 2019 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene with Pastor Lindsey Brummer officiating. Family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6-8 PM at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene. The family suggests memorials be given to the Abilene Elks Club.

Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St.,

Cort Marcus Mohler was born January 9, 1992 in Manhattan, KS to Mark and Deb (Mathes) Mohler. He was a 2010 graduate of Wakefield High School. While in High School he won numerous awards with his Eco-Meet and Envirothon teams. Cort also won the Steve Harper Award and the Kansas Wildlife Youth Conservationist award. He earned a degree as an Environmental Biologist from Ft. Hays State University. Cort worked in Colorado and Montana as a Wildlife Bio-Tech. He returned to Kansas and was currently employed at Blueville Nursery in Manhattan. Cort love fishing, hunting, outdoor photography, animals and being apart of nature.

Survivors:
Parents: Mark and Deb Mohler of Clay Center, KS
Sister: Blair and husband Thomas Wheeler of Denver, CO

Private services are planned but friends are invited to visit the family at 926 Valleyview Rd, Clay Center

Memorials: Wakefield Arboretum c/o the funeral home

Doris L. Petty, 78, of Manhattan, KS passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019. Arrangements will be private and have been entrusted to Carlson’s Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.