John William "Bill" Roberts Jr., 92 of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on August 14, 2026 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Manhattan. Online condolences at www.irvinparkview.com

Beulah Mae Herbic, 98, of Alma, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma. The family will greet friends prior to the service from 9:30am until 10:30am, and a Rosary prayer service will be held at 10:30am. Suggested memorials to Holy Family Catholic Church or Wabaunsee County Historical Society and Museum. Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home. www.campanellastewart.com.

Daniel Toner Cox, 82, of Fostoria, Kansas, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday August 1, 2026, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Daniel T. Cox Memorial Fund at Union State Bank in Olsburg, KS. Condolences for the family may be sent via online message at www.campanellastewart.com.

James “Jimmy” Good, 72, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 pm, Friday, July 31, 2026, at Westmoreland City Cemetery. Visitation prior to the graveside beginning at 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. A celebration of Jimmy’s life will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 1 - 3 at Kites Bar and Grill in Manhattan. www.campanellastewart.com.

Dec. 19, 1933 - July 18, 2026 Clayton James Ridder, age 92 of Manhattan, Kansas passed away on Saturday July 18, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.He was born on December 19, 1933, in Paxico, Kansas, the son of August Maurice and Mary Ellen (Straub) Ridder. On July 11, 1957, he married Sherry Ann Siegle at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Flush, Kansas. Clayton grew up farming and ranching and carried those early lessons and values throughout his life. Over the years, he built a life centered on family, ranching, close friends and "creating" adventure. He was known for his integrity, work ethic, and wit, and found joy in designing and building everything imaginable, be it wood or weld. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Sherry Ridder; two sons, Tony Ridder and wife Ruth of Olsburg and Scott Ridder and wife Karalee of Olsburg; ten grandchildren, Amanda Wonnacott (Jared), Scotty Ridder, Jr. (Danielle), Holly Ridder, Heather Morgan (Daniel), Steven Ridder, Hannah Ridder (Dylan Zimmer), Steve Berklund (Winter), Molly Ridder (Mickey Doerfler), Nick Ridder, and Peter Ridder (Kaitlynn) and fifteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Merlyn Ridder, Clarence "Cookie" Ridder, and Kenneth Ridder, and two sisters, Joan Ridder Helget and Sarah Jane "Suzie" Ridder Zoeller. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 am Friday, July 24, 2026, at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Flush with Fr. Don Zimmerman as Celebrant. Burial was in the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. Memorials have been established for the Good Shepherd Hospice House and St. Joseph Catholic Church. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home, PO Box 176, Riley, Kansas 66531. Clayton's legacy of gentle strength will continue in the lives of all who loved him. Condolences may be left for the family at apfunerals.com.

July 8, 2026 Joe (Joseph Vincent) Pachta, 97, of Belleville, KS, died peacefully on July 8, 2026, at the Republic County Hospital. Joe was born on Feb. 17, 1929, to Vincent & Magdalena (Baxa) Pachta. Joe grew up on the family farm east of Belleville, attended Prairie Home Country School and graduated from Belleville High School in 1946. Three things were very important to Joe: his Catholic faith, his family and his farming. His friendship with Msgr. Brown led him to meet his wife Catharine Stehno on a car ride to a Catholic Youth retreat. Joe and Catharine started dating and were falling in love, but Uncle Sam had other plans. Joe left for the war in Korea on July 29, 1952, and he wrote to Catharine daily for the 16 months he was in Korea. He returned on July 16, 1954, and married Catharine one month later. Joe and Catharine cherished their life together on the farm with their four children: Janet, Jim, Julie and Jon.Joe was steadfast in his Catholic faith; he was an active member of St George's Catholic Church in Munden for 60 yrs and later a member of St Edward's in Belleville. Joe and Catharine served as Eucharistic Ministers at St George's Catholic Church and often took communion to the homebound. Attending daily mass was a priority and privilege for both of them. Joe enjoyed his coffee group after mass visiting with friends. Joe was an active 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Joe was a lifelong farmer, raking hay with a horse drawn rake at the age of 10, and later establishing a farm operation east of Munden after marrying Catharine. Joe and Catharine farmed side by side for more than 60 years. After Catharine's death, Joe enjoyed driving around to check on his farms. Joe instilled the love of farming in his children and grandchildren. "The Farm" was a wonderful gathering place for all of Joe and Catharine's children and grandchildren. We will deeply miss Joe's laughter, stories and love. He always said, "I love you," at the end of a phone conversation. Joe had a positive attitude that inspired everyone around him. One of his mottos was "Make it a good day." Joe adapted to many changes in his life, embracing them with positivity & prayer. His later life was spent in prayer, for anyone in need of anything. He often said, "Praying is all I can do now!" Little did he know he was keeping everyone going and there was a reason for his long, wonderful life. He will be missed, but we know that Joe is now in heaven with his sweetheart Catharine continuing to pray for all of us! Joe is preceded in death by his parents, wife Catharine, brothers Edward and Raymond Pachta, sisters Rita Stehno, Irene Popelka, and Marcella Koukol, brother-in-law Jim Stehno, sister-in-law Delores Pachta, grandson Patrick Galligan, great granddaughter Candace Grace Ohlde, and son-in-law Daniel McLaughlin. Joe is survived by his children: Janet (Larry) Galligan, Jim (Marilyn) Pachta, Julie McLaughin, Jon (Renee) Pachta; grandchildren: Catharine (Michael) Wehkamp, Chris (Ella) Pachta, Matt (Nicole Delimont) Pachta, Andrew (Dixie) Pachta, Melissa (Levi) Ohlde, Ian (Brice) McLaughlin, Megan (Seth) Stutes, Kelsi (Ben) Guerra, Elyse (Damian) Rottinghaus, Ryan (Anna) Pachta, Aaron Pachta, Emily Pachta, 20 great grandchildren, siblings John (Fran), Vince (Judy), and Sr. Bernadine Pachta, sister-in-law Carol Pachta, brother-in-law Edward (Donna) Stehno and sister-in-law Theresa (Mike) Donahue. Visitation is Sun., July 19, 12pm - 4pm, at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Rosary Services will be at 7pm, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Belleville. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St Edward's Catholic Church, Mon., July 20, at 9:30 am, with burial following at St Katherine Catholic Cemetery, rural Belleville. Memorials are requested to St Edward Catholic Church or the Sisters of St Joseph, mailed to Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, PO Box 566, Belleville, KS, 66935. Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home has arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com

December 10, 1960 - July 7, 2026 Richard D. "Gus" Echavez, 65, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at his home in Osage City. Richard Dean Echavez was born December 10, 1960, in Westmoreland, Kansas, the son of Richard and Charlotte (Hale) Echavez. He graduated from Westmoreland High School in 1979. A visitation for Gus will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at VanArsdale Funeral Chapel in Osage City. A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 17, 2026, at Westmorland Cemetery in Westmoreland, Kansas. Memorial can be made to the Richard "Gus" Echavez Educational Fund and sent in care of VanArsdale Funeral Chapel, 107 N. Sixth, Osage City, Kansas 66523. Condolences may be expressed at Vanarsdalefs.com.

09-05-1937 - 11-25-2025 Dean Leo Ebel, born September 5, 1937, died peacefully on November 25, 2025 after a brief illness. His family is comforted that he is now at peace with God. Dean devoted his career to photography, continuing to serve others even after retirement. His philosophy was simple: "Helping people preserve proud and happy moments." A long time member of the Professional Photographers of America, he photographed presidents, royalty, performers, dignitaries, families, weddings, and events while traveling to more than 100 countries. He always measured his success by the memories he helped preserve for others. Above all, Dean loved his family. He especially cherished his four grandchildren, who knew him as "Grandpa Dean." Dean will be remembered for his generosity, compassion, and quiet willingness to help others. His kindness was sincere and unassuming, and he simply enjoyed helping people make the best better. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Mollie Ebel; his sister, Frances Snodgrass; and his first wife, Carol Ann Sitz. He is survived by his sons, Brent Ebel and Travis Ebel; his grandchildren, Austin Ebel, Cameron Ebel, Lauren Ebel, and Ryan Ebel; and Paula Brinson, his devoted companion and cherished partner of the past ten years. Dean's ashes will be buried beside his parents in Wamego, Kansas, during a Celebration of Life on July 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Wamego City Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at Cross Point Community Church, 612 E. Hwy 24. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Dean's memory are encouraged to offer a helping hand to someone in need or perform a simple act of kindness.

Carol Jean Meyer, 80, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. The family suggests memorial contributions be made out to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. www.campanellastewart.com.

December 2, 1973-June 27, 2026Angel Marie Shopteese (Wab-No-Quah), was born on December 2, 1973 and she passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the age of 52. She was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomie Nation. Angel attended and graduated from Shawnee Heights High School. Angel was a special gift from God. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. Private family services will be held. To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit, www.brennanmathenafh.com. Arrangements entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603.

Billy Dale Birk (Bill), 99, long time resident of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on June 12th, 2026 in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.

Nov. 27, 1932 - June 9, 2026 Joan Torke Beem died on Tuesday June 9, 2026. She was born in Wisconsin, one of eleven children of Eda Monette and Ralph Torke. As a young girl, the family moved to Green Lake, Wisconsin and later on to Denver, Colorado where she attended the University of Denver. In 1952 she married and moved to Manhattan, Kansas where she worked at Kansas State University for 32 years. Joan is survived by her three sons: Tom of Wamego, Kansas, Pat (LuAnn) of Waterloo, Illinois, and Tim of Bel Aire, Kansas; four grandchildren also survive: Brett, Kelly, Kimberly, and Michael, and five great-grand kids: Nora, Levi, Hayes, Hawkins, and Adeline. Arrangements are private at our Mother's request. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the arrangements. ymlfuneralhome.com