Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association

Alice L. Jueneman owner of Orval Jueneman Dozer Service, Inc., Hanover, Kansas passed away April 3, 2025. Alice was the wife of the late Orval Jueneman who owned and operated Orval Jueneman Dozer Service until his passing in 2002. Alice was the KLICA Lady of the Year in 2004. Alice is survived by 8 children, 26 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren: Lisa (John) Zabokrtsky and family, Hanover; Ethan (Rachael) Zabokrtsky, Owen, and Ray; Kendra (Chris) Zabokrtsky, and Brynnlee; Evan Zabokrtsky; Ron (Denae) Jueneman and family, Hanover; Austin (Kelsey) Jueneman, Lydia, and Kolby; Brandon Jueneman, Ella, and Leyna; Preston (Shelbi) Jueneman, and Beckett; Katelyn (Leroy) Watson; Colin Jueneman; Kate Dimler; and Keagan Dimler; Greg (Kathy) Jueneman and family, Hanover, and Max; Brian (Christina) Jueneman and family, Waverly, NE, Kolton, Caleb, and Kyla; Tim (Michele) Jueneman and family, Hanover, Kyana, and Keira; Mark (Jessica) Jueneman and family, Manhattan, Landon, and Parker; Gary (Karody) Jueneman and family, Round Rock, TX, Aaron, and Emberly; Roger (Liane) Jueneman and family, Hanover; Jasmine Butler-Jueneman, Jaden Butler-Jueneman, Laicee, Taelor, Wyat, and Dakota; sister, Mary Bevitt, Shawnee, KS; brothers, Harold Bruna and Jim (Deb) Bruna, Hanover; great-aunt, Maxine Koehler, Hanover; and many beloved nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law. 

Orval's Dozer Service has been a KLICA member since 1966. Alice was buried in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Hanover, KS.

Judith (Judy) Peery passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025. Judy was the wife of Marvin Peery, owner/operator of Marvin Peery Construction and partner in S.T.P. Construction. Judy was KLICA Lady of the Year in 1989 and 2015. Judy is survived by her daughter, Kim Peery (Dave Lewis) of Baxter Springs, Kansas; grandchildren, Haley Ellis (Nathan Brown) of Baxter Springs, Kansas, and Brock Ellis (Madison) of Colony, Kansas; and great- granddaughters, Braelynn and Brynlee Ellis; and her feline companion, Domie; nieces and nephews and other family members and friends. 

Judy was buried at the Lone Elm Cemetery, Lone Elm, Kansas.  

Chase Stephen Kesl passed away June 19, 2025. Chase was owner/operator of Elevation Earthworx, Hoyt, KS and just recently joined KLICA in 2024. Chase loved tractors, was a skilled mechanic and could fix almost anything. Chase had an outgoing personality, and I was looking forward to getting to know him better. I know he would have brought positive contributions and many laughs to KLICA. Chase is survived by his three daughters; Nora, Josie, and Faye.  

Dale Clayton Faelber passed away August 22, 2025. Dale was owner/operater of Faelber Construction. Dale served in WWII and went into construction work upon returning home, forming his own business in 1966.  Dale was KLICA President in 1985 and 1994 Contractor of the Year. KLICA was a big part of Dales life and he will be missed. Dale is survived by three daughters: Barbara (Roger) Messenger, Carol (Roger) Schmidt, and Diane Faelber; a son, Gary (Deb) Faelber; six grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held for Dale, Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Gypsum City Community Room, 521 Maple St, Gypsum, Kansas from 2-4PM.   

Kathleen "Kate" Jueneman passed away October 21, 2026. Kate was the wife of George Jueneman, owner/operator of George C. Jueneman Dozer Service, Hanover, KS. Kate is survived by her husband, George; son, Wade (Karen) Jueneman, Topeka; daughter, Kaylin (Ben) Mueller, Overland Park; daughter, Chelsea (Wade) Hearting, Olathe; grandchildren, Kaden and Shane Jueneman, Cole, Katie, and Cooper Mueller, and Bailey and Emma Hearting; and many beloved brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Kate was buried in the St. John's Catholic Church Cemetery, Hanover, KS.