Jack D. Burns, age 66, died Wed., Nov. 18, 2015 at Cloud County Health Center, Concordia, KS. He was born on July 8, 1949 in Concordia, KS to Hiram J. “Jack” & Clara L. (Seals) Burns.

Jack graduated from Concordia High School. He served in the US Army. He worked for the City of Concordia for his Dad in the street department.

He is survived by his sisters, Juanita Demars & Gloria Canfield (Dave), Concordia; sister in law, Paula Burns, Windsor, MO & several nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by parents; sisters, Colleen Livengood & Oleato Perret; brother, Joe & brothers in law, Melvin Demars, Raymond Lambert, Roy Livengood & Pete Perret.

The family selected cremation and will hold a Memorial graveside on 11:00 am, Mon, Nov. 23, 2015 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Rev. Dean Frazier officiating. Friends may sign the register book from 1-8 pm on Sun., Nov. 22, 2015 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Meadowlark Hopsice & Sunset Nursing Home in care of the funeral home.

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Barbara Ann Crosson, 81, Minneapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. She was born November 26, 1933 near Minneapolis to Lester and Mildred (Runft) Kindall.

Barbara was a lifelong resident of Ottawa County and was a graduate of Minneapolis High School in 1951. She and Lon Dean Crosson were united in marriage on February 3, 1952 at Wells.

Barbara was known for her love of God. She was a member of the Hall Wesleyan Church, E.H.U., Quest Club, and she loved attending Donut Church on Tuesday mornings.

She was the ultimate farmer’s wife. She drove the tractor preparing the soil for planting, drove a truck hauling grain to town, cleaned chickens, canned many fruits and vegetables, and cooking relentlessly to nourish her farm family.

Barbara loved to cook and sew. She was a 4-H leader for over 25 years. She was known statewide for her judging of foods and clothing at many county fairs in the area as well as the Kansas State Fair. One of her proudest accomplishments was being awarded Grand Champion with her apple pie at a recent Ottawa County Fair.

Over the past several years, Barbara was consumed with making countless dozens of bears. Each had a special story and were various sizes and shapes. She loved to display them and loved seeing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s faces when they received one as a gift.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son Martin; and brother Evan Kindall.

Survivors include her husband Lon Dean of the home; children Russell Crosson and wife Julie of Roswell, GA, Curtis Crosson and wife Joni of Hutchinson, Kent Crosson and wife Suzy of Minneapolis, and Becky Hilgenkamp and husband Rusty of Arlington, NE; daughter-n-law Missy Crosson of Franklin, TN; brothers Leland “Chuck” Kindall and Neal Kindall both of Minneapolis; 16 grandchildren; three step-granddaughters; 13 great-grandchildren and three “in the oven”; and three step-great-granddaughters.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 25 at the Hall Wesleyan Church, rural Delphos. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hall Wesleyan Church, Ottawa County Health Center, or the Ottawa County Fair Board.

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Gloria “Jeannie” Fees, age 80, entered into rest on November 19, 2015 at the Sunset Nursing Home in Concordia. She was born on July 31, 1935 in Aurora, Kansas to Paul A. and Viola L. (Mason) Collins.

Pamela J. Boden, age 55, Beloit passed away Wednesday November 18, 2015. Visitation: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Monday, Nov. 23, at Schoen Funeral Home and Monuments, with vigil at 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 24, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Interment at St. Johns cemetery.

Delmer W. L. Wilgers (March 26, 1927 – November 18, 2015) Visitation: Noon until 7 p.m., Sunday, November 22 at Ward Funeral Home in Linn. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Funeral: 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 23 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Palmer. Burial: St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Palmer. Memorial Fund: Will be designated later. Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Gary T. Westhusin passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 80. He was born on June 3, 1935 in Hays, Kansas to the late Thomas J. and Josephine Lucy (Kaba) Westhusin. After graduating from high school, he went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Kansas University, and a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Arkansas University. Gary began teaching school in 1957 and retired in 1994. His teaching assignments literally took him around the world starting with Highland Park High School in Topeka, Kansas. From there he taught at Kansas State University in Manhattan for two years before embarking on his teaching jobs abroad with the United States Department of Defense Dependents Schools. This journey took him first to Kubasaki High School in Okinawa, Japan to Frankfurt American High School in Frankfurt, Germany and finally to Ansbach American High School in Ansbach, Germany. Gary was a life-long learner and educator. As a young man he played the organ and piano, and developed a passion for reading that never ended. He loved to garden, cook, and was famous for his yearly batch of jellies, that he enjoyed making as well as sharing, especially for the annual Sacred Heart School Benefit Auction. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville, and attended the Salina Community Theater in Salina, Kansas as often as possible. Gary was a fiercely independent man, perhaps a bit stubborn at times, and always opinionated, who took care of himself and never wanted anyone to worry about him. But he was also a man of great character, strength, dignity, compassion, and grace. His keen dry sense of humor coupled with his mischievous grin never failed to illicit joy and laughter wherever he went. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, friend, and neighbor. Gary is survived by his sister Dorothy “Dot” Harris and husband Dennis of Minneapolis; brother-in-law Lynn Newton of Texas; sisters-in-law Shirley Westhusin of Bella Vista, AR, and Linda Westhusin of Groton, CT; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Josephine Westhusin, brothers Gregory and Daniel Westhusin, and sisters Mary Goyette, Loretta Mitchell, and Margaret Newton. Great teachers are the reason why ordinary students dream to do extraordinary things. Gary was the embodiment of a great teacher, always willing to take your hand, work to help you open your mind, and committed to encouraging you as you pursued the passions of your heart. His legacy will be known and felt in countless lives for countless generations to come.