February 2023

Roxanne Marie Thomas, 67. passed away Friday evening at her home south east of Lebo with her family gathered around her. She was born May 20,1955 in Moundridge KS to Eldo and Letha Ediger of Inman, KS. She and her older sister, Barbara, and younger brother, Wes, had many happy times on the farm. Roxanne attended Turkey Creek grade school and Inman High School and graduated with class of 1973. She attended Wichita Technical Institute in the Laboratory Assistant Program. She worked a various places across Kansas, most recent being Cotton O’Neil Clinic in Emporia for 31 years, retiring December of 2020. She was a member of the Lebo United Methodist Church. Roxanne loved her family and grandchildren immensely. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, and collecting Fiestaware. Roxanne said she had 9 magical days. #1 Nov 11, 1989 her wedding day to Eldon. #2, the birth of her son, Michael, on Mother’s Day. #3, the birth of her daughter, Jaime. #4 the marriage of Michael to Bethany. #5, the marriage of Jaime to Cody. #6 the birth of grandson, Casen John. #7, the birth of grandson, Gunnar Dale. #8, the birth of granddaughter, Maudie Marie. #9, the birth of grandson, Lane Henry. Roxanne will forever live in the hearts of her husband, Eldon of the home; children Michael (Bethany) Thomas of Lebo, and Jaime (Cody) Muckenthaler of Lebo, Heather McCaleb of Manhattan; grandchildren Kieran Marker, Gunnar Thomas , Lane Thomas, Casen Muckenthaler, and Maudie Muckenthaler; a sister, Barbara (Alan) Jirik of Downer’s Grove, IL and brother Wes (Deede) Ediger of Inman, KS.; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and great friends. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Eldo and Letha Ediger, and in-laws Nolan and Deloris Thomas. Be Kind. Love one another. A celebration of Roxanne’s will be held at 10:00 A.M,, Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Lebo United Methodist Church. Inurnment will follow at Key west Cemetery, east of Lebo. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 P.M.

Rita Mae VonFeldt, 93, longtime resident of Hays, died Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Angel Arms in McPherson. She was born October 12, 1929 in Liebenthal, the daughter of John B. and Josephine (Dechant) Legleiter.