Larry Eugene Rusink, 76, of Manhattan, and formerly of Omaha, NE, passed away late Friday, April 22, 2022, at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri.

William Robert Markley, “Bill”, passed away in his home Thursday, April 14th, 2022. Bill was born in Council Grove on June 12th, 1926 to Laffeytte and Lyla Markley. They lived east of Council Grove at the fairgrounds/county shop area, where the Poor farm was located. His father was killed by a fallen tree when he was 9. His mother stayed a widow the rest of her life. Bill was always working after school to provide for his family. He joined the US Army after his graduation from Delavan, Kansas, in June 1944. The army airfield was in operation at the airport north of Delavan. He completed training and was in the Battle of the Bulge where he sustained shrapnel injuries in his left lower leg. He completed his enlistment as a Ruptured Duck, similar to the Wounded Warrior of today.

Jim McLain, Council Grove, passed away April 23, 2022. An obituary will follow in Wednesday’s edition.

Carrol Joy, Alta Vista, passed away April 25, 2022. For service updates visit www.sawyerchapel.com.

Richard Burnett, Alta Vista, passed away April 24, 2022. For service information visit www.sawyerchapel. com.

Debbie K. Longan, 68, of Emporia passed away at her home on March 27, 2022 surrounded by her family. Debbie was born in Council Grove, KS on November 30, 1953 to Delpha and Emmitt Longan. She attended Council Grove High School and Cosmetology School at Emporia, KS.

Doyle Barnes passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at his residence in Manhattan. He was a former resident of Council Grove.

Ralph Gene Braun, born June 8, 1934 to Theodore and Bertina Braun of Council Grove, Kansas, joined his wife Dorothy of 62 years and son David Paul in Heaven on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the age of 87. Ralph’s life was characterized by his passion for God, ministry and teaching the Bible. He was known and dearly loved by his family, community, church, and friends around the world.

Lloyd (Pete) Gallaway passed on April 11, 2022, at his home. He was born July 31, 1952, in Junction City, Kansas to Kenneth and Dorothy (Thomas) Gallaway.

Harold Dean Hermstein, 69, died on April 11, 2022, on the homestead in Council Grove, Kansas.