Lucy F. Simms, went Home to be with her Lord & Savior, early Sunday morning, February 16, 2025. She was born on October 23, 1939, to parents Merrill Sr and Lillie Belle (Stanford) Crossley in Eufaula, Alabama She married the Love of her life, Dewayne Simms on April 25, 1959, 40 years until his death on Nov. 9, 1999. Lucy worked as an Accountant III in the Controller’s Office and College Administrative Building at Kansas State University from 1974 to 2005. Her hobbies include fishing, gardening, spoiling her grands & great-grands. Lucy loved traveling to her grandchildren’s sporting & educational events; the Dennis-Stanford annual family reunions; and traveling to Ohio to see family and friends. She enjoyed shopping in the Mardel Christian bookstore and sharing the Word. She worked tirelessly at church functions and she could always be found cooking a delicious meal. We will ALL miss her daily scriptures & words of encouragement, what a ministry of love she shared with us. Lucy is survived by her four children, Dewayne Simms Jr. (Wichita), Dawn Simms (Manhattan), DeAnna Simms-Noel (Topeka), Derrick (Jena) Simms (Wichita); eight grandchildren, Dominic and Breona Ward, Tiovon Noel, DeAndre Simms, Ra’chelle Vandermark, DaMare Simms, Deion Simms, Zu’mere Beard, Davin Simms; five great-grandchildren, Montae Simms, Mason Simms. DJ Ward, Journi Simms, Jru Ward; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Darryl Simms; a granddaughter, Brooke McCauley; and her siblings, Ellis Jones, John Crossley, Arthur (Dorothy) Crossley Sr, Robert (Emma) Crossley, Dorothy (James) Ishman, Joseph Crossley, Jerline Crossley, Merrill Crossley Jr, Wanda Hoskins (Charlie), Evelyn Nance, H. Eugene Jackson, Robert Simms Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen-Funeral Home with a graveside following the service at Sunrise Cemetery. A visitation will be prior to the service at 10:00 A.M. Condolences may be sent to Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502

Hayden Scott Becker, age 47, of Manhattan, KS died February 13, 2025, at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan following a brief illness. He was born on May 24, 1977, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, and was adopted at the age of 3 months by Andrew and Rikki (Silverman) Becker. He grew up in Overland Park, KS and then briefly in Buffalo Grove, IL and moved to Manhattan, KS in 1989. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Manhattan High School with the class of 1996. Hayden worked for SMH Consultants in Manhattan as a surveyor for over 20 years. On November 22, 2014, he was united in marriage to Anita Dolinar in Manhattan, KS. He enjoyed watching football, especially K-State Wildcats and Chiefs, spending time with his family and friends, and later in life, travelling. His favorite place to visit was Croatia, with his wife, and later also his son. Since day one, he fell in love with the country and the way of life and would tell anyone who would listen to how beautiful it was and how he wanted to build a house there and go back every year. His greatest joy and accomplishment were becoming a father, and it came naturally to him—especially considering he never changed a diaper until he was 39 years old. He loved being active and outside and could not sit still for more than an hour. He was known for his easy-going personality and infectious laugh. He never met a stranger and got along with everyone. He was not a selfish person and would do anything for others. He will be missed by all who know him. He is survived by his wife, Anita, and their son, Oliver, of Manhattan, KS, his parents Andrew and Rikki Becker, of Manhattan, KS and his brother, Ryan Becker, of Frisco, TX. He also leaves behind many family members and friends. Visitation services will be held on Tuesday February 25, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. In his honor, please wear either Wildcat or Chiefs’ attire, and absolutely no KU gear. Services will be held on Wednesday February 26, 2025, at the Manhattan Jewish Congregation, 1509 Wreath Avenue in Manhattan, starting at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at 1:30 PM at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. In memory of Hayden, the family suggests memorial funds to a charity of your choice. 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

Delbert William Kufahl, 79, of Onaga, Kansas, passed away on Friday (February 14, 2025) at Eastridge Nursing Facility in Centralia, Kansas. Arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.

Patricia Stewart, of Manhatan, passed away on February 17, 2025 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm Thursday February 27 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Private interment will take place at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. Complete obituary information may be read on the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com

Donald Everett Liby, age 96 of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 3, 1928, in Miltonvale, the son of Harvey Everett and Cecelia Cordelia (Girard) Liby. Following high school, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War where he was awarded a Bronze Service Star. He married Marlene Bowser on July 25, 1974, in Morganville. She survives of the home. Don worked for the Clay Center Street Department from 1953 until 1993 and was a volunteer firefighter for 28 years. He was a member of the Clay Center Elks Club #2253, American Legion Post 227 in Clifton and the VFW Post in Clay Center. Don was a kind, caring, loving, and patient man. He enjoyed hunting, camping, skiing, and spending time with his family. He liked tinkering in his garage, mowing the lawn, and teasing the little ones when they came to visit. The door was always open to anyone. He was always supportive of anything the kiddos wanted to do and if it didn’t go well, he would be right there to pick up the pieces. He led an extraordinary life and will be missed dearly. In addition to his wife, Marlene Liby, he is survived by one son, Steve Liby and Sandy of Clay Center; one daughter, Julie Timmerman and Wayne of Clay Center; four step children, Waunita Barnes of Havensville, Ilene Carter and Kriss of Neosho Rapids, Arnold Bowser and Debi of Divide, Montana, and Gail Wetter and Bill of Manhattan; one sister, Darlene Randolph of Abilene; eleven grandchildren, Thomas Watt, Jr., Jamie Watt, Mary Watt, Michael Watt, Jonathan Watt, Daniel Bowser, Travis Bowser, Hanna Wetter, Isiah Soto, Jodi McCafferty, and Tori King; seventeen great grandchildren, Kendell, Breckan, Conner, Trenton, Ashton, Trinity, Jacklyn, Vivienne, Abby, Robyn, Charlotte, Junior, Haydyn, Chelsea, Caylee, Sierra, and Wyatt; two great-great grandchildren, Aamir and Jaxton, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Diane Blattner and Susie Liby; one sister, Marjorie Marcotte; one brother, Bill Liby; three grandsons, Jeff Blattner, Jared Bowser and Michael McCafferty, Jr.; one great grandson, Tommy Watt, III, and two sons-in-law, Bill Watt and Ken Barnes.

Shirley Ann York, 74 of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on February 17, 2025 at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. Arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, Kansas.