March 29, 1933 - June 28, 2025Walden Silva, 92 passed away at his home in Council Grove, Kansas surrounded by family on June 28, 2025. He was born March 29, 1933 in Manhattan, Kansas to Gavina (Escobar) and Emmett Silva.He grew up with sisters Carmen (Mickey), Margaret, Emma, and brothers Ray, David & Frank. Walden grew up Manhattan, Kansas where he attended Luckey Catholic School and later Manhattan High School. Walden enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on February 4, 1952 and was stationed in Korea during the Korean War in the 46th Communications Squadron. Walden earned the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Walden married Mary Louise Madrigal on September 11, 1954, in Manhattan, Kansas. He attended Kansas State University (K-State) and graduated with two degrees and later attended Washburn University School of Law. In 1965, Walden accepted a position with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) as the Deputy Director of the Albuquerque office and subsequently was promoted to the Regional Director of the EEOC in Denver, Colorado. In 2017, Walden and Louise decided to return to Kansas and live in Council Grove. Walden was a devote Catholic and loved Jesus. He and his wife are parishioners of Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Walden is survived by his loving wife Mary Louise Silva, daughters Paula (the late Joe) Massey, Albuquerque, NM; Cynthia Silva, Denver, Colorado; Jeffrey (Hilda) Silva, Las Cruces, NM; Valerie (Steve) Hiegert, Council Grove, KS; nine grandchildren, Gregory Montanez, Austin Silva (Amanda Wachtel), Nick (Brianna) Massey, Shelby Massey, Jordan Silva, Colt (Mallory) Hiegert, Brian Burbach, Brad Burbach, & Zane Silva; five great grandchildren Nadiya Chambers, Olivia Montanez, Kannon Chambers, Sage Massey & Madelyn Hiegert; brother Frank Silva (Newton, KS), sister Emma Thompson (NY) and numerous nieces and nephews. Walden was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters and a son in law. A Rosary will be held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Council Grove on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday July 25, 2025 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Andrew J. Sieler as the Celebrant. Inurnment will follow at the Calvary Cemetery in Council Grove. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose Landscape project and sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

October 29, 1946 - July 9, 2025Sam Schmidt, age 78, of Manhattan, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Providence Medical Center in Kansas City. He was born on October 29, 1946, in El Dorado, Kansas, the son of Roman and Edith Schmidt. Sam is survived by his wife Marla and his son Matthew. A visitation will be held on Thursday July 17, 2025, from 6:00 until 7:00p.m. at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. The Parish Vigil with the Rosary will follow the visitation at 7:00p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00a.m. Friday July 18, 2025, at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan, with Father Leo Blasi at Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. Memorial contributions in memory of Sam are suggested to the Manhattan Catholic Schools. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com

David CampOvermyer, 95, passed away May 07, 2025 in Topeka, KS. Full obituary, Remembrance Service & Celebration of Life details on dovetopeka.com

12/24/1961 - 06/30/2025Born to Patricia Ann Durbin and Billy Don Faw Faw in Perry, OK. Her spirit began its journey at the age of 63 in Stillwater, OK. She is buried at the Otoe-Missouria Tribal Cemetery in Red Rock, OK.Tammy was a free spirit, hippie chick. She lived in College Station, TX and Monterrey, CA, before moving back to Oklahoma in the late 1980s. In 1991, she met Jeff Goodson, and they wed October 26, 1991. Their daughter, Christina Goodson, was born the next year, her eternal pride and joy. She attended Okla. State Univ. until the family moved to Manhattan, KS, in 1997. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2000 from K-State Univ. There, Tammy found her voice and purpose through activism, art, and leadership. In 2001, she moved back to Stillwater where she resided until her death. Learning from Otoe-Missouria seamstresses before her, she made traditional regalia for herself, her daughter, and many others. She was proud to be Otoe-Missouria more than anything in this world. She was an accomplished artist and her works can be seen all over the United States. Tammy never met a stranger and had friends from Taiwan to Italy, France, and Scandinavia. Her life touched many others. Donations can be made to the Wings Foundation in her memory at https://www.wingsfound.org/donate/.

July 5, 1943 - June 4, 2025Delbert Dale Taylor, 82, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House. He was born on July 5, 1943, to Doris Taylor and Thelma (King) Taylor in Freemont, NE. Family moved to Bucklin, MO - where he grew up from toddler age to High School graduate. During this time, his dad worked for Santa Fe Railroad and his mom was a homemaker. Del was in sports - track team and baseball in high school. He dabbled in some drafting design as well. After high school, he worked at Hallmark Card in KC, MO. Where he met his first wife Linda Hooton - married in 1963 then divorced in 1986. Del was scoutmaster of a St. George, KS troop from 1976 to about 1979 when he moved to Manhattan, KS. After Hallmark Cards he worked for Manner Bakers which was a house-to-house bread and cake delivery service. Following suit was Wonder Bread the Mass Merchandisers. From 1977 to 1992, he worked for Food-4-Less where he met his second wife, Katherine Hess (Kathy) - they married in 1990. She passed in 1997. He worked at Quaker Oats Factory from 1992 to 1995. His last job of his career was Walmart where he started as a janitor then moved to GM stocking shelves. He worked here for 24 years till he retired in 2019. Del enjoyed drafting and woodworking in his spare time during his married life with Kathy. He made various cabinets, bookshelves, magazines and coat racks, TV stands and other wood decorations. He sold some pieces and gave some as gifts. He gave up this craft when he started to work full-time at Walmart. He and his wife Kathy were very much into Native American art, furniture, and lots of Native American decorations. Whenever they traveled on vacation or to casinos, they would pick up another item and add it to their collection. Their home was beautifully decorated with these items. Delbert is preceded in death by his parents, Doris and Thelma Taylor, his wife Kathy Taylor, his stepsister Maysel Houtchens, and his younger brother David Taylor. He is survived by his sister, Myrna (Diane) Taylor of Santa Monica, CA., his children Scott Kevin Taylor and (Lynn) of Grovetown, GA., Rashelle Diane Dillon and (Joe) of Manhattan, KS. His beloved grandchildren Amanda Katelyn Reader and (Andrew) of Lafayette, IN., Danielle Marie Dillon of Parker, CO., Noah Taylor Dilon of Manhattan, KS., Jessica L. Porter (Kevin) of Olympia, WA. and Brandon T. Pop (Marissa) of Martinez, GA. His great-grandchildren Clayton L. Porter, Alexandria L. Porter, and Bradley L Porter. Memorial services will be held at 10:00a.m. Saturday July 19, 2025, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan. Inurnment will take place at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. Memorial contributions in memory of Delbert are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com

September 17, 1942 - July 6, 2025Merrilee Kristina Casady, a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on July 6, 2025. Merrilee was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on September 17, 1942, to Cletus and Virginia Grace. The family eventually settled in Manhattan, Kansas, where she graduated from Manhattan High School in 1960. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Kansas State University, where she became a proud member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. Merrilee met her husband, Robert (Bob), in elementary school. They began dating in high school and married shortly after graduating college. They were married for 61 years and together raised two sons while enjoying a fulfilling life that took them across the globe, including a two-year adventure in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. After raising their family in the Washington, D.C. area, they retired to Valdosta, Georgia, where Merrilee enjoyed poolside and patio time with Bob and their network of friends. Though she was well-traveled, Merrilee found her greatest happiness at home, cooking delicious meals and sharing them with family and friends. Whether it was enjoying a glass of wine on the porch, watching a football game, working in the yard, or getting lost in a juicy soap opera, she embraced life with warmth and joy. A lover of books, gardening, and cooking, she cherished the simple pleasures that made life so meaningful. Merrilee was deeply committed to her community, volunteering her time and energy to the Humane Society and serving several years as President of the South Georgia Friends of the Library. Her love for animals, especially her dogs, was evident in all she did. She also found peace and joy in her favorite destinations, particularly the Cayman Islands and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Merrilee is survived by her loving husband, Bob; her brother, Tim; her two sons, Patrick (Cassandra) and Mike (Stephanie); and her beloved grandchildren: Jack, Lilly Grace, Camryn, Joe, Reece, and Nate. Her legacy of love, kindness, and generosity will live on through them and all who knew her. A private celebration of life will be held in the near future to honor Merrilee. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, CNAs, therapists, and staff at Langdale Hospice House. Your compassion, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to caring for others have meant so much during this time. We are deeply grateful for the kindness and support you have shown our loved one and our family. In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Merrilee's memory by donating to one of her favorite causes: Friends of South Georgia Regional Libraries, The Humane Society, Alzheimer's Association, or Langdale Hospice House