Obituaries

Frances M. Sanders, 93, Atchison, Kan.

Sandra Kay Pamperl, 74, of Leavenworth, Kan. passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

Eleanore Jane Miller, 87, passed away on May 16, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 12800 W. 75th St., Shawnee, KS. A visitation will be before Mass from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Interment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Mark Albert Van Hoecke, 62 years young, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, May 13, 2022. He was born in Kansas City, MO to Albert and Frances (Woodrum) Van Hoecke.

Brian David Pierce was born October 4, 1959. He loved spending time with his friends, family and cats.

Robert “Bob” Wayne Abel, Sr., 84, of Winchester, KS, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on May 11, 2022. His self-proclaimed “Tom Sawyer life” began in Easton, Kansas, on March 10, 1938, with his parents, Rosa M. (Sass) and John L. Abel, Sr. He enjoyed carefree swimming in the creek, fishing and hunting while completing his education at Easton High School. He graduated in 1956. There, he met and married his wife of 62 years, Rose Mary (Winsor) Abel.

Virginia Mangler passed away May 8, 2022, at the age of 62.She enjoyed employment as an RN until her illness which led to her early retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents Marion and Helen Mangler and siblings Sharon Mangler, Sandra Austin and Harold (Tony) Mangler. She is survived by brothers Joseph Mangler and Dr. Victor Mangler, sisters Mary Mangler and Janet Ottingand her beloved Aunt Ginny. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She is greatly missed and loved. Private family service is scheduled at a later date.