Dennis Hampl, 79 of Marysville, Kansas, passed away on April 09, 2025 at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. Arrangements are in the care of Christie-Anderes Funeral Home in Waterville. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Friday, May 2 at the Christie-Anderes Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, May 3 at the Christie-Anderes Funeral Home. Online condolences at apfunerals.com.

Brien Brenner, 28 of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on April 05, 2025 at his home in Manhattan. Arrangements are in the care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Memorial services wil be held at 10:30a.m. Monday April 14, 2025 at the Manhattan First Assembly of Good, 2310 Candlewood in Manhattan. Online condolences at ymlfuneralhome.com

March 22, 2025Susan Alexis Shultis (née Walter) passed away March 22, 2025, surrounded by her husband and both daughters, at the age of 80.Sue was born August 9, 1944, to Richard Louis Walter and Martha Joan Alexander Walter at Buckingham Air Force Base in Fort Myers, Florida. She was the eldest of the five Walter siblings: Elizabeth Ann Walter Breault, Mary Ellen Walter, Martha Jane Walter Baki, and Richard L Walter, Jr. Raised in Mansfield, Ohio, Sue attended St. Peters Catholic Grade School and High School and was crowned Homecoming Queen her senior year. She earned a scholarship to the College of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois, her mother's alma mater. After graduation, Sue taught high school Spanish and Biology in Plainfield, Illinois and bought her first and favorite car, a 1964 white Ford Mustang. Sue considered herself extraordinarily lucky to be in the right place (Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois) at the right time (August 1966) where she met the love of her life, John Kenneth Shultis. They were married in Mansfield, Ohio on June 17, 1967. After Ken completed his PhD, the happy couple spent a year in Groningen, Netherlands, where they enjoyed camping and exploring Northern Europe. Ken joined the faculty at KSU, and together they planted their roots in Manhattan, Kansas. Kathryn Alexis (Kate) was born in 1971 followed by Carolyn Margaret (Carrie) in 1973. In 1979, The Shultis family lived in Karlsruhe, Germany for a sabbatical year and made many wonderful memories exploring castles and cathedrals. Wife, Mom, and Grandma were Sue's favorite titles, but she was also a great friend and volunteer. Sue was a Master Gardener and active in the Manhattan Garden Club, hosting annual sales and planting beautiful flowers around Manhattan. Sue was a talented artist and loved drawing, weaving, and sewing. She was active in PEO Chapter IW, Junior League, and Girl Scouts. She loved to play tennis, bridge, swim, camp, sail, and was a gourmet cook and baker. Inspired by the great Julia Child, Sue's boeuf bourguignon was legendary! As much as Sue loved her girls, she was thrilled to welcome her sons-in-law to the family. Kate married Ed Wenninger in 1996 and they gave Ken & Sue granddaughters Abby, Anna, and Cara. Carrie married Nathan Reitz in 2000 and along came granddaughter Millie and grandson Phin. All 5 grandchildren looked forward to a week at "Grandma Camp" every summer, when Sue filled each day with different activities for them. A private family celebration of Sue's life will be held this summer. To honor her memory, please plant daylilies, bake with your grandchild, beat your daughter at cards, or have lunch with a friend.

December 16, 1935 - April 5, 2025Glennis M. Couchman, PhD entered the world December 16, 1933, as daughter of Norman and Edna (Galliart) Unruh of Pawnee Rock, Kansas. She passed away on Saturday April 5, 2025, at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community - Wroten House in Manhattan, Kansas.Glennis grew up on a dairy farm south of Pawnee Rock, Kansas and during her youth was active in 4-H showing her Holstein dairy cows. After high school, Glennis attended college at Kansas State University where she obtained her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees. Later in life Glennis returned to school and obtained her PhD in Family and Consumer Economics from Oklahoma State University. Glennis was a high school teacher in Larned and Clay Center, Kansas before moving to secondary education teaching at Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas. After obtaining her PhD, Glennis taught for five years at Clemson University before returning to Oklahoma State University. At OSU, Glennis taught in the College of Human Environmental Sciences as Cooperative Extension State Specialist in Financial Management, retiring as full professor in January 2001. Glennis was united in Marriage to Harold Couchman in June of 1958 and to this union three children were born, two sons and a daughter. They raised their children in rural Clay County. The family was incredibly involved in the county 4-H and FFA programs. The marriage ended in 1980. As her grandchildren were growing up, Glennis enjoyed assisting the kids with a variety of 4-H projects in Riley County especially preparing for the county fair in poultry, gardening and table setting. As an adult, Glennis enjoyed traveling internationally with friends and family. She was especially proud of her trips with her grandkids to Germany, Italy, a Mediterranean cruise, Wales, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain - attending Running of the Bulls. Glennis enjoyed following college football and being a season ticket holder at her three beloved schools: Oklahoma State University, Clemson University and Kansas State University. Glennis was preceded in death by her father and mother. She is survived by brother Darrell (Kathi) Unruh of Littleton, Colorado, two sons: Larry (Carol) Couchman and Garry Couchman of Manhattan, Kansas, daughter Terry (Steve) Hodges of Des Moines, Iowa; grandkids: Andrew (Erin) Couchman, Leah (Jarrod) Sheldon, Benjamim (Rachel) Couchman, Sarah (Jason) Baker, all residing in Wamego, Kansas, also Matthew (Jayden) Couchman of Goddard, Kansas, Destini Warnke of Lincoln, Nebraska, Kaitlyn Hodges and JD Coker, Steven Hodges of Des Moines, Iowa; eleven great grandchildren reside in Wamego, Kansas, one in Batesville, Arkansas and two in Des Moines, Iowa. In addition, there is a niece and nephew, cousins, and dear friends. The family will greet friends during a visitation from 4:30 until 5:30 p.m. Sunday April 13, 2025, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Graveside services will be held at 11:00a.m. Monday April 14, 2025, at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Riley County 4-H Foundation, C/O Riley County Extension Office, 110 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, Kansas 66502-0111. Contributions may also be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. www.ymlfuneralhome.com

08/23/1930 - 03/07/2025Patricia Ann Herron, 94 of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Friday, 03/07/2025 at Ascension via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. An intelligent, strong-willed woman who poured her life into her family and home, she was born August 23, 1930. In addition to her husband Robert J. Herron, Patricia was pre deceased by her four siblings and a half-sister. She is survived by Her 7 children: Frederick, Cynthia, Greta, Natalie, Vanessa, Patrick and Bradley

1938 - 2025Joyce Marion Blanck, 86, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Donald and Birdell Stuve of Mankato, MN, Joyce grew up with siblings Phil, Pat, Helen, Mary Jo, Donald Jr. and Larry. In 1959, Joyce married Williard (Bill) Blanck of Rapidan, MN and together they raised four boys (Tom, John, Jim and Tony). Joyce's greatest joy and achievement was her family. She taught her sons good manners and to have high standards of honesty and integrity. She was passionate about supporting her family's sports, work, hobbies and outdoor activities. Modest, humble and hardworking, Joyce was a faithful and loyal friend who always brought joy and warmth to those around her. Shopping with her daughters-in-law and grandchildren was one of Joyce's favorite things to do. She loved Reuben sandwiches, licorice and Dairy Queen. She was a good bridge player and enjoyed dominos, cards and board games. She was a great cook and baked the best Italian Cream Cake there is. Joyce is survived by four sons and their wives; Tom and Kristen Blanck of Independence, MN, John and Colleen Blanck of Minnetrista, MN, Jim and Brooke Blanck of Lake of the Ozarks, MO, and Tony and Kristina Blanck of Manhattan, KS, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren, who will forever cherish her love and unwavering support. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Bill Blanck, siblings Phil Stuve and Pat (Stuve) Ramon. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff and residents of Haven Homes in Maple Plain, MN. Joyce made many friends and loved her time there. Memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity or cause in her honor. Joyce would be quick to support you. Joyce's legacy of kindness and love will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.