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Gail D. "Bud" Shawgo
Gail D. "Bud" Shawgo
December 18th, 1928 - November 9th, 2026
YML Funeral Home
December 18, 1928 - November 9, 2026 Gail D. (Bud) Shawgo 97, of Manhattan, KS, died of natural causes on November 9, 2026.He was preceded in death by wife Betty, son Steve (Mary), and survived by daughter Patti Dible (Larry), son Bob (Becky) and son Russ (Dana), 9 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. He was born in 1928 in a farmhouse near Dunlap, Kansas to parents Bryan & Mae Shawgo. He attended and graduated schools in Emporia, Ks and Automotive Management with General Motors University. He worked his entire career as a Parts Manager with several different GM dealers in Council Grove, Lawrence, and Manhattan, Kansas. During his 61 years with Betty he enjoyed playing softball, bowling, square dancing and traveling nationwide RV camping with their friends. He loved to play golf and enjoyed cards and board games. Bud was baptized at the Church of Christ, Christian in Council Grove and is a member and life Deacon of the First Christian Church in Manhattan. He will be missed by his family and many friends. Visitation will be held Monday November 16, 2026, from 5:30-7:00 PM at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Funeral services will be held at First Christian Church, 3001 Grand Mere Parkway in Manhattan, on Tuesday November 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Burial to follow at Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Bud may be designated to the First Christian Church or Katie's Way of Manhattan, KS. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. ymlfuneralhome.com

Publication date: November 12th, 2026
Charlotte Marie Chilton
Charlotte Marie Chilton
February 13th, 2006 - October 10th, 2026
Myers Mortuary and Cremation Services
Charlotte Marie Chilton formerly of Manhattan, Kansas passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina. She was born on February 13, 2006 in Topeka, Kansas. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at Myers Mortuary Services Chapel, 2624 Alpine Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29223 from 11:00AM to 12:00PM. Luncheon to follow. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at the Green Valley Community Center, 3770 Green Valley Road, Manhattan, Kansas 66502 from 11:30AM to 2:00PM with luncheon provided. To read the complete obituary and for further information on Charlotte’s services please visit https://www.myersmortuarysc.com/

Publication date: November 12th, 2026
Richard W. Menear Jr.
Richard W. Menear Jr.
May 12th, 1969 - October 18th, 2026
YML Funeral Home
Richard W. Menear Jr., 57 of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on October 18, 2026 at his home in Topeka. Arrangements are in the care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. The family will greet friends during a visitation on Friday November 13 from 6:00 until 7:30p.m. at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday November 14 at 10:30a.m. at the University Christian Church, 2800 Claflin Road in Manhattan. Private inurnment will be held at a later date. Online condolences at ymlfuneralhome.com

Publication date: November 10th, 2026
Linn W. Fagerberg
Linn W. Fagerberg
June 8th, 1933 - November 4th, 2026
YML Funeral Home
Linn W. Fagerberg, 93 of Olsburg, Kansas, passed away on November 04, 2026 at the Wellsprings of Westmoreland in Westmoreland, Kansas. Arrangements are in the care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. A Parish Vigil will be held at 4:00p.m. Sunday November 8 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, the family will greet friends following until 6:00p.m. Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be held on Monday November 9 at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan. Interment will follow at the Olsburg Cemetery in Olsburg, Kansas. Online condolences at ymlfuneralhome.com

Publication date: November 7th, 2026
Dr. Eddie Fowler
Dr. Eddie Fowler
February 12th, 1934 - August 24th, 2026
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home
Dr. Eddie Randolph Fowler, 92, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026. Honoring his request, cremation is planned. The family will begin receiving friends at 10:15 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka, where a celebration of his Christian life will begin at 11:00 a.m. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., June 5, 2027, in Fairview Park Cemetery in St. John, KS. Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions in Topeka is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 1716 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66604. To view a full obituary and leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com

Publication date: September 1st, 2026
Robert Arthur Earl Von Neyhart
Robert Arthur Earl Von Neyhart
November 6th, 1958 - July 19th, 2025
Peaceful Rest Funeral Chapel
November 6, 1958 - July 19, 2025 In Loving Memory of Robert Arthur Neyhart, 66 of Topeka, Kansas passed away after a Cardiac arrest on July 19, 2025 at Stormont-Vail,Topeka. He was born in Chateauroux, France to Robert Joseph and Marguerita Neyhart. He grew up in Fairfax, Virginia, then relocated to graduate at Peoria High. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army with a tour of duty in Korea, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma and Ft. Stewart, Georgia as a part of a Field Artillery Unit. Robert, fondly called 'Dobie" was exceptionally skilled in Geography and map reading and had a life long passion for physics and astronomy. He was gentle with animals and children and loved the simple things in life like a good cup of Folgers instant coffee. In 1984, He married his Army friend Vonnie Hill-Neyhart . He is survived by his ex-wife and five sons, Chateauroux, Von, Shay, Atreyu and Ephraim, and grandchildren Aspen Marie and Elias Matthew. MAY YOUR SPIRIT BE AT PEACE.

Publication date: November 6th, 2026