Obituaries

John David Martens, 92, passed away February 4, 2023, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born June 29, 1930, in rural McPherson County, the son of John H.

Connie Jo Young, 67, passed away on January 28, 2023. She was born in McPherson, KS on August 13, 1955 to Doris and June (Hanson) Young.

Wendel Leon Folkerts was born on September 16, 1939, in a rural Timken, KS farm home to Arnold Folkerts and Wilhelmina Margareta “Minnie” (Suchy) Folkerts. He passed from life to eternal life peacefully at age 83 on February 1, 2023.

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.

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.

Roseline J. “Joan” Gillberg, 94, formerly of Lindsborg, died Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Brookdale of McPherson, Ks.

Natividad Cabrera, MD, age 92, known affectionately as Naty to her friends, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2023 in Fort Collins, CO, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 22, 1930 in the Philippines to Pacifico and Gertrudes Visarra Ruiz, the second youngest of nine children. She attended the University of Santo Tomas, where she received her Medical Doctorate. During her medical training, she met the love of her life and eventual husband of 60 years, Albert Cabrera. She practiced as an obstetrician/gynecologist and became the head of the Gynecology department at Iloilo Provincial Hospital in the Philippines. They eventually emigrated to the United States with their seven children in 1974, living first in New York City and then eventually to Kansas and then Colorado. She practiced obstetrics and gynecology in Elkhart, Kansas and McPherson, Kansas and was loved by everyone in the communities she served. Naty and Bert retired to Loveland, Colorado in 2000 to be near their beloved grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing golf with Bert, playing mahjong, and traveling around the world. Naty was a dedicated physician, practicing until she was almost 70 years old, and managed to raise 7 children while working full time. She was a hard worker but also a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her greatest asset was the ability to laugh at herself and not take things too seriously. She was a kind and gentle soul who made friends easily and was generous to all she met. She was a wonderful role model, showing her children how to be driven and work hard, yet remain compassionate, loving, and generous. She is preceded in death by her husband Bert and all eight of her siblings. She is survived by her children Nerissa (Maize) and husband Steve, Albert Cabrera and wife Brenda, Arthur Cabrera and wife Cheri, Anthony Cabrera and wife Johna, Alan Cabrera and wife Kerri, Arnold Cabrera, and Nanette (Colip) and husband Mike; as well as grandchi