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Linda Jeanne Nease Mirt passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the age of 73. She was born in Lynn, Massachusetts to Jesse and Kathryn (Knechtel) Nease. Linda spent her childhood and formative years following her father, mother, and brother up and down the east coast, as Jesse, her dad, was putting together a forty-year career with General Electric. She went to high school in Waynesboro, Virginia where their school mascot was known as the “Little Giants.” When it came to going to college, she wanted to be like her mother, so she enrolled at Kansas State University in Kansas to become a home economics teacher. Her father and mother were both from small towns in Kansas. Jamestown and Larned respectively. They both attended K-State and met while Jesse was tutoring Kay in statistics. Jesse was recruited by General Electric right off the K-State campus just before World War II broke out. So, they moved him to the east coast to Lynn, Massachusetts as his first assignment. Linda graduated from K-State with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics. She then went to work for Stouffers Inns and Restaurants as an Assistant Director of Food Management in Cleveland, Ohio. Linda often told the story of mixing salad dressing while watching the Cleveland Browns play football quite a few stories below them in the old stadium. She then decided to pursue a master’s degree in Extension Education at Penn State. This was because her folks had moved to Erie, Pennsylvania by then finishing up Jesse’s career. She remained a diehard Penn State football fan her entire adult life, along with K-State of course. Linda graduated from Penn State in 1975 and accepted a position as County Extension Agent Home Economist on January 1, 1976, clear back in Sumner County, Kansas. Wellington, Kansas to be exact. She remarked that Gene Heasty was on the board at the time they hired her. All the way from the Penn State campus. She held that position for forty years. The title chan

Mother’s Sloppy Joes 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef 1 small onion 2 stalks of celery, minced 2 T brown sugar 12 oz bottle of chili sauce 1 T Worcheshire sauce 1 t salt 2 T sweet pickle relish ½ t pepper Brown the beef, onion and celery together. Drain the fat.

John Edward Sanders, 94, of Winfield, Kansas, went home to his Savior on December 6, 2023. ” Born March 16, 1929, in Wichita, Kansas, he was the son of Clyde Herbert and Mary Armelia (Stough) Sanders.

Patricia Ann “Pat” Brundage of rural Argonia, Kansas, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother died at her home on Friday, November 24, 2023. Pat was born on November 27, 1936, in Wellington, Kansas, to Ray B. and Mary (Brewer) Landreth. She graduated from Wellington High School. She married Melvin “Kendall” Brundage on December 28, 1955, in Wellington. Pat was a hard working soul who spent many hours on the farm and in her garden. She was a devout Christian, and a loving family woman who was always kind, gentle, and caring. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved having the babies around. Her hobbies would include sewing and cross stitching and also, a good word find or crossword puzzle. Pat would always find time to take in some “retail therapy”. She was always looking for a good bargain whether at a store or at a garage sale. Pat loved to show people the photo albums of the bus trips she and Kendall took after he retired. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Kendall; son, David Brundage; two brothers, Ted Landreth and Bob Landreth; grandson, David Hayward; and great grandson, Shawn Roy. She is survived by her two daughters, Julie Janson and her husband Steven of Kingman, Kansas, and Kathy Hayward and her husband Roger of Argonia, Kansas; brother, Jimmie Landreth and his wife Pat of Robstown, Texas; eight grandchildren: Adam Petrowsky, Andrea Miller, Michael Evans, Paul Evans, Melaine Hayward, Michelle Pendergraft, Houston Hayward, and Morgan Faulconer; and numerous greatgrandchildren, great great-grandchildren, and nieces,

We honor and remember the life of Ramon Reyes, fondly known as “Grampo` by his adored grandchildren. Ramon passed away at his son & daughter-in-law’s home on December 7, 2023. He was surrounded by his family and former wife Mary Perez Vega, at the time of his death. Born on January 19, 1932, in Wellington, Kansas, Ramon spent nearly all his life in his hometown forging a legacy of loyalty, dedication, and love. He retired in 1992 from the Wellington Post Office and was a member of the St. Anthony/St. Rose Catholic Church in Wellington, Kansas. Ramon was a decorated soldier, Master Sgt. Ramon Reyes (Ret.) received numerous Medals which include, The Purple Heart for wounds he received in action, and the Bronze Star of Valor medal, one of the highest medals given to any combat soldier for heroic achievements against the enemy. Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Citation, Korean Service Medal with two stars, and U.S. Army Reserve Force Medal. Ramon also served as Senior Vice Commander of VFW Post 881 in Wellington, Kansas, and for several years as Chapter Commander 2001-2002 of the MOPH chapter 554 and Senior Vice Commander in Wichita, Kansas where he was still active up until his passing. Ramon continued to support organizations for which he received numerous recognitions that included, his service period of the Cold War (Sept. 2, 1945-Dec. 26, 1991) for promoting peace and stability for this Nation. A Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Volunteer Support at McConnell AFB, Fitness Center. Certificate of Appreciation for exceptional outstanding support of the Wichita Public Schools JROTC and leadership programs since inception, Certificate of Appreciation of the U.S. Army Reserve for devotion to the defense and protection of our American way of life. Wellington Hispanic Veteran Reunion, Ramon was recognized as the Distinguished Hispanic Veteran of the Year from the Kansas American G

Thomas Warren “Tommy” Miley, 73, of Arkansas City passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2023, at Futures Unlimited Home in Wellington. A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.