William “Bill” Frances Harmon, Sr., 81, of Plainville, Kansas, passed away on March 4, 2026, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville.

He was born on January 27, 1945, in Oberlin, Kansas, to Paul Meredith and Frances Lenore (Case) Harmon. Bill grew up in Oberlin and graduated from Oberlin High School in 1965. He later continued his education, earning an associate’s degree. On February 11, 1968, he married Pamela Sue Dennis in Oberlin.

Eugene Philip Normandin, 95, entered eternal life on April 2, 2026.

He was born to Norman and Irene (Benoit) Normandin on January 6, 1931. At the time of his birth, his dad was working for the railroad in Bogue, and the family lived in a boxcar. Needless to say, Gene liked to tell everyone that he was born in a boxcar. Gene was the fourth child of 10 children and spent most of his life in Damar. He attended school there and graduated from Damar High School in 1949.  Following graduation, he served his country in the Armed Forces.

This week marked the final stretch before the veto session. The Senate adjourned early Friday, March 27th, and will return April 9 to consider vetoes, finalize the budget, and complete remaining work. The Senate voted on more than 80 bills and resolutions and adopted more than 40 Conference Committee Reports (CCRs). Full details are available at www.kslegislature.org.