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Obituaries published July 21
7/20/2010 #7028 - 743

Linda Bell Westerling

Linda Bell Westerling, 59, of Battleground, Wash., and formerly of Junction City, died July 15, 2010, in Portland, Ore. A private celebration of life will be Sunday for family and friends.

She was born in 1948 at Fort Riley and graduated from Junction City High School in 1967. She lived in Junction City until 1983, when she moved to Washington state. She worked in real estate for Keller Williams in Washington state.

She is survived by her husband, Skip Westerling of Battleground; her sister, Trish Bell of Battleground; her son, Grover Lines of Battleground; her grandson, Grover Lines III of Battleground.

Constance Olsson Denton

Constance Agnes Olsson Denton, 87, a longtime Junction City resident, died July 19, 2010, at The Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. Cremation is planned with graveside services to be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2010, at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Fort Riley with the Rev. Ben Duerfeldt officiating.

She was born Sept. 10, 1922, in Akron, Ohio, and had lived in Manhattan for the past eight years. Mrs. Denton worked for federal civil service at Fort Riley, Fort Hood and Fort Gordon as a payroll clerk and as an office assistant. She was married to William ""Jim"" Denton Jr. on April 17, 1972, in Killeen, Texas. He preceded her in death on March 22, 2001. She was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Cary Olsson, and by three sisters, Madeline, Bernice and Betty.

Survivors include her three children, Christine Olsson of Manhattan, Dr. Jay Olsson and his wife Ro of Indialantic, Fla., and Dr. Roy H. Olsson Jr. and his wife Patricia of Grandville, Mich.; and two grandchildren, Hanna and Troy Olsson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Hospice House. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com.

Tamara Jeanne Hawk

Tamara (Tammi) Jeanne Hawk died at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan on Sunday, July 18, 2010. She was born Aug. 5, 1952, in Chanute, Kan., the daughter of John Thomas Naughton and Opal Irene Locke. She grew up on the family farm in Neosho County, and graduated from Chanute High School in 1970.

In 1975 she received a bachelor's in social work from Kansas State University, and in 1981 a master's in social work from the University of Kansas. She later served as an adjunct faculty member in the Kansas State University Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work. From 1997 until the time of her death, she was a member of the Georgetown Family Center and Bowen Center for the Study of the Family Special Post-graduate Program, and was engaged in clinical research.

After working several years in Junction City with SRS child welfare services and USD 475, she joined Pawnee Mental Health Services as a therapist before entering private clinical social work practice in Manhattan in 1987 as a licensed specialist clinical social worker (LSCSW).

She married Thomas Dale Hawk on March 25, 1972, in Manhattan. She is survived by her husband of the home; two sons, Skyler Thomas Hawk and partner Ian Lesnet, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Cameron Joel Hawk, Lawrence; her twin brother, John T. (Tom) Naughton and wife Shelley, Chanute; brother Gary Naughton and wife Barbara, Manhattan; sister Sydney Carlin and husband John, Manhattan; five nieces and 12 nephews; step-father Frank Stacy and his daughter, Francene Johnson, and husband Alan, Chanute; and father-in-law, Dale Hawk, Colby, Kan.; her brother-in-law, Donald Jay Hawk, and wife Cathy, Colby; sister-in-law Rodica (Mc)Naughton, Scottsdale, Ariz.; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Kenneth Dale (Mc)Naughton.

She was a member of the First Congregational (UCC) Church; the Kansas National Association of Social Workers, which she served as president, 1995-1997; and was the founder of the Prairie Center for Family Therapy in 1999. Her professional career was focused on counseling individuals and families from all walks of life that found themselves in distress, and in promoting social equity. As a volunteer, she worked for many years using her skills as a seamstress and clothing designer to support the Manhattan Civic Theater, Manhattan Arts Center, Manhattan High School drama and theater, and the City Recreational Children's Summer Musical productions.

Funeral services will at the 10 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2010, in the First United Methodist Church, 612 Poyntz Ave., with the Rev. R. Kent Cormack and the Rev. Victor Force officiating. Burial will follow in Sunrise Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2010, at the First Congregational Church (UCC) 700 Poyntz Ave..

The family has established a memorial in Tammi's name for the Georgetown Family Center & Bowen Center for the Study of the Family, Washington, D.C., and also for the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. Contributions should be made in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan. Online condolences can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.

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September 2010 Comunity Calendar

Friday, Sept. 10

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with short-order meals

6 p.m. Ogden American Legion Bingo, 515 Riley Blvd.

6 p.m. Smoky Hill Free Trappers, Tyme Out Lounge

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

6:30 p.m. New Church of the Living God Night of Music and Praise

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart

Saturday, Sept. 11

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. JC Sundowners Lions Club and Phil-Am youth group car wash, Ada’s Hair Salon, 1841 N. Washington St.

9:30 a.m. New Church of the Living God Senior Breakfast for church members age 60 and older, Courtyard by Marriott

1 p.m. Doors open at JC Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

1 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with full meals, evening special available from 5 to 8 p.m.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

7 p.m. Phill-Am Association meets, Ada’s Hair Salon, 1841 N. Washington St.

Sunday, Sept. 12

9 and 11:30 a.m. New Church of the Living God Anniversary/Pastor Appreciation Services

1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Auxiliary Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

Monday, Sept. 13

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

1 to 2:30 p.m. Troubadors of JC rehearse, Geary County Senior Center

4 p.m. Doors open at Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

6 p.m. JC South Kiwanis meets at Sirloin Stockade, 426 Golden Belt Blvd.

6 p.m. Troubadours of JC perform at Farm Bureau dinner, Geary County Senior Center

6 p.m. Friends of Hope Breast Cancer Support Group and Circle of Hope Cancer Support Group, Medical Arts Building II, Third Floor Conference Room, Geary Community Hospital

6:45 p.m. Social Duplicate Bridge, 1022 Caroline Ave. 7 p.m. Hope Al Anon meeting at First United Methodist Church

7 p.m. Hope Al-anon, First United Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson.

7 p.m. Geary County Fish & Game Association meeting, 3922 K-244 Spur

7 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary meeting, 203 E. 10th St.

Afternoon Bingo at Senior Citizens Center

Senior Citizens Center errands to bank, post office and Walmart

Tuesday, Sept. 14

10 to 11 a.m. Bible study at Senior Citizens Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. JCAC Jam Session

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 p.m. Wakefield VFW Auxiliary 7774 meets, 4th District president visiting

6 to 7 p.m. Over Eaters Anonymous meets at 119 W. Seventh St.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

6:30 p.m. TOPS, Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson St., use parking lot entrance

7 p.m. Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, JC airport terminal, 540 Airport Road

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Downtown Group, 119 W. Seventh St.

Wednesday, Sept. 15

6:45 a.m. Breakfast Optimist Club, Stacy’s Restaurant, Grandview Plaza

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

Noon Noon Kiwanis meets at Kite’s, Sixth and Washington streets

12:15 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church 113 W. Fifth St.

1 to 2 p.m. Wakefield Commodities

1 to 4 p.m. Cards at Senior Citizens Center

5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

6 to 7 p.m. Wakefield Commodities

6 to 7:45 p.m. AWANA Club, First Southern Baptist Church

7:30 p.m. Melita Chapter 116, Order of the Eastern Star, 722 1/2 N. Washington St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Fort Riley and Dillons

Thursday, Sept. 16

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Line dancing at Senior Citizens Center

9:30 a.m. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), First Southern Baptist Church, child care provided

Noon TOPS, Episcopal Church of the Covenant, 314 N. Adams St.

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 to 8 p.m. JCAC Poetry Night

6:30 p.m. Flinthills Depression and Bipolar Alliance Support Group, First Christian Church, Fifth and Humboldt, Manhattan

7 p.m. Diabetes Support Group, Medical Arts II Conference Room

7:30 p.m. Stated Communications, Union Masonic Lodge No. 7 AF&AM

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart

Friday, Sept. 17

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with short-order meals

6 p.m. Ogden American Legion Bingo, 515 Riley Blvd.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7:30 p.m. JCLT musical “Honk!”, C.L. Hoover Opera House, 125 W. Seventh St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart

Saturday, Sept. 18

7 a.m. Wakefield town festival beings with 10-kilometer run

1 p.m. Doors open at JC Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

1 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with full meals, evening special available from 5 to 8 p.m.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

7:30 p.m. JCLT musical “Honk!”, C.L. Hoover Opera House, 125 W. Seventh St.

Fort Riley Apple Days

Sunday, Sept. 19

Noon Father Kapaun Knights of Columbus, basement of St. Mary’s Chapel, Fort Riley

1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Auxiliary Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

2 p.m. JCLT musical “Honk!”, C.L. Hoover Opera House, 125 W. Seventh St.

Monday, Sept. 20

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

1 to 2:30 p.m. Troubadours of JC rehearse, Geary County Senior Center

4 p.m. Doors open at Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

6 p.m. JC South Kiwanis meets at Sirloin Stockade, 426 Golden Belt Blvd.

6:45 p.m. Social Duplicate Bridge, 1022 Caroline Ave. 7 p.m. Hope Al Anon meeting at First United Methodist Church

7 p.m. Hope Al-anon, First United Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson.

Afternoon Bingo at Senior Citizens Center

Senior Citizens Center errands to bank, post office and Walmart

Tuesday, Sept. 21

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friend-to-Friend Caregiver Support Group, Faith Lutheran Church, 212 N. Eisenhower Drive

10 to 11 a.m. Bible study at Senior Citizens Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. JCAC Jam Session

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 to 7 p.m. Over Eaters Anonymous meets at 119 W. Seventh St.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

6:30 p.m. TOPS, Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson St., use parking lot entrance

7 p.m. Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, JC airport terminal, 540 Airport Road

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Downtown Group, 119 W. Seventh St.

Wednesday, Sept. 22

6:45 a.m. Breakfast Optimist Club, Stacy’s Restaurant, Grandview Plaza

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

Noon Noon Kiwanis meets at Kite’s, Sixth and Washington streets

12:15 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church 113 W. Fifth St.

1 to 4 p.m. Cards at Senior Citizens Center

5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

6 to 7:45 p.m. AWANA Club, First Southern Baptist Church

Senior Citizens Center errands to Fort Riley and Dillons

Thursday, Sept. 23

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Line dancing at Senior Citizens Center

9:30 a.m. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), First Southern Baptist Church, child care provided

Noon TOPS, Episcopal Church of the Covenant, 314 N. Adams St.

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 to 8 p.m. JCAC Poetry Night

7:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie, 203 E. 10th St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart

Friday, Sept. 24

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with short-order meals

6 p.m. Ogden American Legion Bingo, 515 Riley Blvd.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7 p.m. New Beginnings-New Life Support Group, Martha Hoover Conference Room, Geary County Community Hospital

7:30 p.m. JCLT musical “Honk!”, C.L. Hoover Opera House, 125 W. Seventh St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart

Saturday, Sept. 25

7 to 10:30 a.m. Wakefield VFW pancake feed

10 a.m. to noon Poker run starting at City Cycle Sales to Milford, Wakefield and back to Junction City

1 p.m. Doors open at JC Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

1 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with full meals, evening special available from 5 to 8 p.m.

4:30 p.m. Phil-Am Association Fall Celebration, Milford Lake

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

7:30 p.m. JCLT musical “Honk!”, C.L. Hoover Opera House, 125 W. Seventh St.

Sunday, Sept. 26

1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Auxiliary Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

2 p.m. JCLT musical “Honk!”, C.L. Hoover Opera House, 125 W. Seventh St.

Monday, Sept. 27

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

1 to 2:30 p.m. Troubadours of JC rehearse, Geary County Senior Center

4 p.m. Doors open at Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

6 p.m. JC South Kiwanis meets at Sirloin Stockade, 426 Golden Belt Blvd.

6:45 p.m. Social Duplicate Bridge, 1022 Caroline Ave. 7 p.m. Hope Al Anon meeting at First United Methodist Church

7 p.m. Hope Al-anon, First United Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson.

7 p.m. National Alliance on Mental Illness meeting, First United Methodist Church, third floor, 804 N. Jefferson St.

7 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary meeting, 203 E. 10th St.

Afternoon Bingo at Senior Citizens Center

Senior Citizens Center errands to bank, post office and Walmart

Tuesday, Sept. 28

10 to 11 a.m. Bible study at Senior Citizens Center

1:30 p.m. Kansas Cuisine presented by Roger Adams, sponsored by EEU Council, Senior Citizens Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. JCAC Jam Session

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 to 7 p.m. Over Eaters Anonymous meets at 119 W. Seventh St.

6:30 p.m. Sunflower Quilters Guild, Dorothy Bramlage Library

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

6:30 p.m. TOPS, Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson St., use parking lot entrance

7 p.m. Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, JC airport terminal, 540 Airport Road

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Downtown Group, 119 W. Seventh St.

Wednesday, Sept. 29

6:45 a.m. Breakfast Optimist Club, Stacy’s Restaurant, Grandview Plaza

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

Noon Noon Kiwanis meets at Kite’s, Sixth and Washington streets

12:15 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church 113 W. Fifth St.

1 to 4 p.m. Cards at Senior Citizens Center

5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

6 to 7:45 p.m. AWANA Club, First Southern Baptist Church

6:30 p.m. Medicare Basics presented by Deb Wood, Extension agent, Dorothy Bramlage Public Library meeting room

Senior Citizens Center errands to Fort Riley and Dillons

Thursday, Sept. 30

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Line dancing at Senior Citizens Center

9:30 a.m. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), First Southern Baptist Church, child care provided

Noon TOPS, Episcopal Church of the Covenant, 314 N. Adams St.

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 to 8 p.m. JCAC Poetry Night

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart