Dec. 26, 1933 – Sept. 13, 2022 Nadine Loomis Lee’s life began on Dec. 26, 1933, on the family farm near Diamond Springs, Kansas. She was the daughter of Charles E. and Ruth (Loomis) Murrell. Nadine attended and graduated from Lost Spring High School. She was united in marriage to Norman W. Lee on June… Continue reading
Sept. 3, 1955 – Sept. 11, 2022 Barbara Marie (Kijowski) Jones, 67, of Chapman passed away Sept. 11, 2022. She was born Sept. 3, 1955 in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Stanley and Teresa (Ziolo) Kijowski. They moved to Abilene in 1959 where she attended the local school districts and graduated from Abilene High… Continue reading
Jan. 21, 1973 – Sept. 1, 2022 Desiree Olson was born Jan. 21, 1973 in Council Grove, Kansas, the daughter of Howard Olson and Hilde Kickhaefer. She died in Scarborough, Maine on Sept. 1, 2022 after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer. She grew up in Woodbine and graduated from Hope High School in… Continue reading
June 2, 1942 – Sept. 4, 2022 Ellouise A. Marshall was born June 2, 1942 in Concordia, Kansas the daughter of Harold and Pearl (Lawrence) Demars. She passed away on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. Ellouise graduated from Concordia High School and received her bachelor’s degree in education from Kansas State… Continue reading
January 3, 1934 – August 26, 2022 Ann Jane DuBois, 88, beloved wife, mother and sister passed away peacefully in her home on Aug. 26, 2022. Her life will be celebrated with a funeral Mass held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 7023 W. 71st St.,… Continue reading
Jan. 3, 1934 – Aug. 26, 2022 Ann Jane DuBois, 88, beloved wife, mother and sister passed away peacefully in her home on Aug. 26, 2022. Her life will be celebrated with a funeral Mass held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 7023 W. 71st St.,… Continue reading
June 2, 1942 – Sept. 4, 2022 Ellouise A. Marshall was born June 2, 1942 in Concordia, Kansas the daughter of Harold and Pearl (Lawrence) Demars. She passed away on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. Ellouise graduated from Concordia High School and received her bachelor’s degree in education from Kansas State… Continue reading
Gregory W. Jacobson, 70 of Hope passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022. He was born November 19, 1951 in Hillsboro, Kansas the son of Donald and Ophelia (Rhode) Jacobson. Greg grew up in the Hope area, graduating from Hope High School in 1970. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business at Emporia State University. Greg… Continue reading
Feb. 1, 1949 – Aug. 2, 2022 John William Herpich, entered this world on Feb. 1, 1949, born to Orlando and Lola Herpich nee’ Blomenkamp. He was baptized in the Holy Spirit on March 20, 1949, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Herington. John passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 2, 2022, at the Herington Hospital. … Continue reading
Aug. 5, 1941 – Aug. 6, 2022 Naomi F. Graves was born Aug. 5, 1941 in Picher, Oklahoma the daughter of Wilbur Dean and Naomi E. (Jarrett) Cornwell. She passed away Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022 at the Holiday Resort Health and Rehab in Salina. On Oct. 6, 1962 she was united in marriage to Eldon… Continue reading
Dec. 18, 1967 – July 25, 2022 Mitchell “Mitch” James Bryant, 54 of rural Hope, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022. He was born Dec. 18, 1967 in Herington, Kansas the son of Phil and Jo Lynne “Jody” (Riffel) Bryant. Mitch grew up in the Hope area, graduated from Hope High School in 1986 and… Continue reading
Nov. 26, 1929 – July 20, 2022 Marlene Janet Insley (Rider), 92, of Junction City, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Brookdale Senior Living in Junction City, Kansas. She was born Nov. 26, 1929, in Topeka. Daughter of Alvin and Thelma L (Martin) Rider. Marlene grew up in the Topeka area and graduated… Continue reading
Velda Rae (Becker Jones) Taylor, 82, of Dahlgren, Virginia, formerly of Herington, passed away on July 18, 2022 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Kenneth Taylor, and her loving family. Please see Raymond Funeral Services of La Plata, Maryland for full obituary details. raymondfuneralservice.com
Aug. 27, 1921 – July 13, 2022 Rosetta May (Lawrenz) Schlesener life began on a small farm northwest of Herington Kansas, on Aug. 27, 1921. She was the daughter of Karl and Olga (Ohm) Lawrenz. Rosetta lived on the dairy farm with four brothers and one sister. She attended a one-room rural grade school called… Continue reading
July 6, 1935 – July 17, 2022 Mary Anne Widler, 87, of rural Enterprise, died on Sunday, July 17, 2022. She was born on July 6, 1935, on her family’s farm in the Sutphen’s Mill area north of Chapman, Kansas. Her parents were Marvin and Alice (Picking) Gfeller. She graduated from Dickinson County Community High… Continue reading
Sept. 12, 1950 – July 4, 2022 Kenneth Eugene Falk, 71, of Emporia, passed away on Monday July 4, 2022 due to esophageal cancer, at Harry Hynes hospice in Wichita. Kenny was born on Sept. 12, 1950 in Abilene, to August and Irma (Albrecht) Falk. He spent his working career as a certified nurse’s aide… Continue reading
April 22, 1955 – July 3, 2022 Donna Lea (Forsberb/Lundberg) Finley, 67, died July 3, 2022 at Via Christi Village, Manhattan. She was born on April 22, 1955 in Miami, Florida, the daughter of Richard and Hazel Lundberg. Donna was a homemaker and home schooled her two sons first grade through high school. After her… Continue reading
Oct. 9, 1983 – July 10, 2022 Jennifer Michelle (Koster) Wangerin died Sunday, July 10, 2022, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Jennifer was born Oct. 9, 1983, in Salina, Kansas to Jim and Debbie (Meyer) Koster. She graduated from Bennington High School in 2002. She then attended Salina Cosmetology school. Jennifer… Continue reading
March 22, 1943 – July 9, 2022 Late in the evening on July 9, 2022, Linda Marie (Biehler) Dix passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born on March 22, 1943, in Herington, the daughter of Thelma Marie Clore and Andrew Joseph Biehler. Linda grew up on a farm, the second eldest… Continue reading
Nov. 25, 1935 – July 2, 2022 Shirley Kay Bell was born on Nov. 25, 1935, at the Methodist Church parsonage in Cedar Bluffs, Kansas. Her parents were James R’Leigh Bell and Lucille Lydia Nemeth Bell. Shirley graduated from Herington High School in 1953. Her dream was to become a hairdresser. In high school, Shirley… Continue reading
June 28, 2002 Marlene Yvonne Dalquest was born in rural Wilsey, Kansas to Ora “Shorty” Garr Bullock and Luella Marie Block Bullock. She left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on June 28, 2022, at Diversicare of Council Grove. Marlene graduated from Wilsey Rural High school in 1953 as valedictorian of her… Continue reading
Jan. 5, 1932 – June 17, 2022 Agnes Mae Schrant, 90, longtime Hays resident, died Friday, June 17, 2022 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence. She was born Jan. 5, 1932 in Victoria, the daughter of Frank C. and Agnes Mae (Dinkel) Sander. She graduated from Victoria High School in 1950. On June 9,… Continue reading
Dec. 6, 2002 – June 7, 2022 Michael Thomas Charles was born on Dec. 6, 2002, in Salina, Kansas to Connie Harzman and Christopher Charles. Michael passed away unexpectedly at his home near Hope, on June 7, 2022. Michael lived most of his life in the Wichita area and graduated from East High School with… Continue reading
April 3, 2022 After months of declining health, Carol Lee (Fox) Lindsey, formerly of Junction City, Kansas, passed away April 3, 2022, at age 79 at a hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Survivors include her husband, Gil, of Lawton, Michigan; brothers Larry and Jim Fox and Jim’s wife, Marsha Moore, all of Topeka; Larry and Donna… Continue reading
Feb. 26, 1920 – May 9, 2022 Quinnie’s life began on Feb.26, 1920, in Liberty, Mississpi. She was the daughter of Luther “Pete” S. and Lois (Hurst) Duck. Quinnie was a 1938 graduate of Liberty High School and attended business college at the New Orleans Business School. She was united in marriage to Vernon Surls… Continue reading
July 3, 1922 – May 6, 2022 Emma Marie Welborn passed away Friday, May 6, 2022. She was born on July 3, 1922 to William and Effie Kolling in rural Chapman, Kansas. She graduated from Chapman High School in 1941. She was united in marriage to William Prentiss in 1944. He preceded her in death… Continue reading
Feb. 23, 1961 – May 8, 2022 Funeral services for Laura J. Woods, age 61, of Abilene, will be 10:00 am Friday, May 13, 2022 at the Abilene Cemetery. Mrs. Woods passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Salina Regional Hospital. She was born Feb. 23, 1961 in Herington, Kansas the daughter of Vernon L.… Continue reading
May, 26 1941 – May, 7, 2022 James K. Johnson passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on May 7, 2022 after a long illness. A celebration of life will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston, Illinois. A memorial visitation will be from 1p.m.… Continue reading
March 8, 1947 – May 10, 2022 Roy Milton Jacobson, 75, of rural Hope, Kansas passed away on May 10, 2022, on the farm with his wife, Marita Lynn, and kids by his side. Roy was born on March 8, 1947, on the farm, the son of Milton and Dorothy (Knopf) Jacobson. He graduated from… Continue reading
July 3, 1922 – May 6, 2022 Emma Marie Welborn passed away Friday, May 6, 2022. She was born on July 3, 1922 to William and Effie Kolling in rural Chapman, Kansas. She graduated from Chapman High School in 1941. She was united in marriage to William Prentiss in 1944. He preceded her in death… Continue reading
July 27, 1930 – April 30, 2022 Donald E. Hamilton, 91, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas on July 27, 1930, to Glenn W. Hamilton and Estelle (Hoggatt) Hamilton, who preceded him in death. Don married Helen (Morgan) Hamilton on Feb. 7, 1953, who… Continue reading
Aug. 25, 1947 – March 30, 2022 Virginia was born on Aug. 25, 1947 in Indianapolis Indiana. She was the eighth of 14 children born to Milford and Bluford Patterson. She attended kindergarten through 12th grade and graduated from Emmerich Manual in Indianapolis. She was very active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American… Continue reading
March 13, 1941 – April 14, 2022 James Edward Green was born in Oak Hill, Kansas on March 13, 1941, to Adelia Hanson and John William Green. He passed away at home in Lincolnville on April 14, 2022. He was in the Navy. He was a welder at Hillsboro Industries for many years where he… Continue reading
Sept. 21, 1939 – April 4, 2022 Frances May Fisher, 82, of Herington, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Monday, April 4, 2022, at The Good Samaritan Society in Olathe, Kansas. She was born on Sept. 21, 1939 to Willis A. and Elizabeth Claire (Adams) Fisher of White City, Kansas.Fran attended… Continue reading
April 12, 1934 – Jan. 23, 2022 Laurel Ellen Scott, 87 of Rogers, Arkansas and formerly of Amarillo, Texas passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. She was born April 12, 1934 in Hope, Kansas to Cecil and Gladys (Book) Plank. Laurel spent her life in service to her husband, family and community of faith. She… Continue reading
Dec. 6, 1925 – March 31, 2022 Ardella M. Kasten, entered the Kingdom of Glory, on March 31, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born Dec. 6, 1925, on the family farm west of White City, to Otto and Lydia (Albrecht) Hansen. Ardella attended local schools and graduated from White City High… Continue reading
Jan. 11, 1966 – March 30, 2022 Tony Lee Greenemeyer was born on Jan. 11, 1966, to David Greenemeyer, Jr and Mary Lou (Clore) Greenemeyer. Tony, passed away with peacefully with his brother by his side on March 30, at Kenwood View Nursing Home in Salina. Tony was a jack of all trades when it… Continue reading
July 18, 1936 – March 24, 2022 Donald D. McMahan, 85 of Abilene, passed away March 24, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. He was born July 18, 1936, the son of David and Rosa (Stroth) McMahan. On Nov. 6, 1955, he was united in marriage to Ardis Pschigoda at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. … Continue reading
March 12, 1966 – March 3, 2022 Lori Jo (Otis) Spurgeon passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, after battling cancer for the third time. Lori was born to Fran (Fisher) and Charles Otis on March 12, 1966, in Herington, Kansas. Lori grew up in Herington and graduated as salutatorian from Herington High School in 1984… Continue reading
July 15, 1926 – March 28, 2022 Florence M. Steely, 95, of McPherson, Kansas passed away on March 28, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born July 15, 1926, at the family home near White City, Kansas, the daughter of Fred A. and Orlena (Kohls) Herpich. Florence was a graduate of Woodbine High… Continue reading
May 15, 1941 – March 26, 2022 Anita Marie Hummel, 80, a resident of rural Hope, Kansas passed away at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. Anita was born May 15, 1941 at home in Hope, the daughter of Joseph Frederick and Irene Grace Hinkle Altmann. Anita grew up… Continue reading
May 7, 1945 – March 16, 2022 Larry Wayne Reed, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at his residence in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. Larry was born on May 7, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Wayne Delbert Reed and Catherine Helen Brehm where his father was serving in the… Continue reading
June 26, 1933 – March 19, 2022 Anna Mae Stika, 88 of Tampa passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan surrounded by family. She was born June 26, 1933 in Ramona, Kansas the daughter of Alex and Anna (Schneider) Sader. She married the love of her life, Frank W. Stika,… Continue reading
Aug. 30, 1941 – March 16, 2022 Helen Fay Sorenson, 80, of Herington Kansas, passed away peacefully at Menorah Medical Center, in Overland Park on March 16, 2022. She was born Aug. 30, 1941 to Paul and Ida Schlesener in Herington, and was baptized into her faith Sept. 21, 1941. Helen lived in Herington her… Continue reading
July 21, 1921 – March 17, 2022 Laura Olsen, 100, of Herington, Kansas passed away peacefully on March 17, 2022, at Herington Municipal Hospital. She was born on July 21, 1921, in Ramona, to Reinhart Beisel and Emma Kuether. Laura spent her whole life in the Ramona and Herington area, she was a graduate of… Continue reading
Aug. 21, 1937 – Jan. 21, 2022 Wayne William Albrecht passed from this life on Jan. 21, 2022, at the age of 84. He was born to Earnest and Bessie (Stack) Albrecht on Aug. 21, 1937, in Woodbine, Kansas, the youngest of four children. He graduated from high school in Herington and enlisted in the… Continue reading
Oct. 3, 1939 – Feb. 21, 2022 Merle W. Schmidt age 82, formerly of Chapman, passed away at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan on Feb. 21, 2022. Merle was born on Oct. 3, 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Carl O. and May A. (Ruhnke) Schmidt. He attended Carry Creek Grade School and was… Continue reading
Jan. 9, 1947 – Jan. 28, 2022 Jim Garton, 75, of Grants Pass, Oregon, passed away Jan. 28, 2022. A lifelong Jayhawks fan, Jim grew up in Chapman, Kansas. Jim was a familiar face at Londeen’s Hardware, on the golf links, and in the Boy Explorer Scouts. After attending KU he joined with Chapman pals… Continue reading
Dec. 20, 1932 – Feb. 8, 2022 Sigrid W. Hanson, age 89 of Abilene, passed away Feb. 8, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. She was born Dec. 20, 1932 on Jackson Mountain, Oklahoma, the daughter of Harley and Dora Wilson. Sigrid was a loving mother and enjoyed sewing, quilting and casinos. She loved gardening… Continue reading
June 26, 1943 – Feb. 13, 2022 Jessie Juanita Roberts, 78, Council Grove, Kansas, passed away Feb. 13, 2022, at the Diversicare nursing home in Council Grove. She was born on the family farm June 26, 1943, to Jesse L. & Marjorie H. Platz Bettles of Delavan, Kansas. Juanita was the second of three children,… Continue reading
August 20, 1957 ~ February 3, 2022 Denise G. Lang, 64, died February 3, 2022, at her daughter’s house in Strong City. She was born August 20, 1957, in Wichita, to H.H. Jr. and Joyce E. (Seabury) Janzen. Denise enjoyed playing cards and reading. She was a member of Ladies Aide and supporter of 4-H.… Continue reading
October 7, 1954 ~ February 3, 2022 Dee Dee’s life began on October 7, 1954, in Dalhart, TX. She was the daughter of Jake and Margaret (Doss) Barlow. She worked as a bartender in Guymon, OK, and was part of the doctoring crew at Hitch’s feedlot in Hardesty, OK. She worked hard and loved to… Continue reading
August 31, 1933 – January 26th, 2022 Berneice LaVera (Kandt) DeWitt, 88, passed away on January 26th, 2022, in Ridgewood, NJ. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 5th with mass at 2pm at St Phillip Catholic Church, Hope, KS.Interment will follow at the Saint Phillips Cemetery.Berneice was born on August 31, 1933, on the… Continue reading
Feb. 26, 1959 – Jan. 19, 2022 Cynthia “Cindy” Jo Menzies Biehler, of Florence, was born Feb. 26, 1959 in Long Branch, NJ. She died at Salina Regional Health Center after a long battle with cancer on Jan. 19, 2022. She was 62. She is the daughter of the late Hubert Eugene “Gene” and Marilyn… Continue reading
Jan. 30, 1938 – Jan. 22, 2022 Leroy Clemence Gentz, 84, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2022, at Herington Municipal Hospital. He was born on Jan. 20, 1938, to Clemence Gentz and Lillian Schultz in Herington, KS. Leroy was a lifelong member of the Herington Community, where everyone knew him. Leroy was a graduate… Continue reading
Sept. 17, 1940 – Jan. 25, 2022 Carol Beth Kickhaefer was born on Sept. 17, 1940, in Woodbine, Kansas to James Howard Gillett and Thelma Mae McCoy. Carol passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Jan. 25, 2022, at Herington Municipal Hospital. She lived most of her life in Woodbine. Carol attended… Continue reading
March 16, 2000 – Jan. 27, 2022 Dillon Jared Stover of Abilene, passed away peacefully on Jan. 27, 2022, with his family by his side at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 16, 2000, in Herington, KS to Daniel Stover and Melissa Salada. Dillon was a graduate of Salina South High… Continue reading
Abigail (Abby) Denice Rose Thompson, 18 months, of Herington, unexpectedly left this world on Jan. 19, 2022 at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. She was surrounded by family. Abby was born to Benjamin and Angela Thompson and is survived by her two sisters Ysela and Maleya, her brother Mason, paternal grandfather James Thompson, aunts… Continue reading
Aug. 2, 1937 – Dec. 30, 2021 Charles ‘Charlie’ Ernest Boettcher was born Aug. 2, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri to Harry Boettcher and Doris Mae Thompson. He married the love of his life. Dorothy Riffel, on Feb. 2, 1957 in Ramona, Kansas. From this union, he became a devoted father to four children. After… Continue reading
April 21, 1943 – Jan. 10, 2022 John Henry Gruber, 78, of Hope, Kansas passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Jan. 10, 2022, at Salina Regional Health Center after a battle with lung cancer. He was born April 21, 1943, to Martin and Katie (Katherine Krause) Gruber in Hope. John attended… Continue reading
March 10, 1941 – Jan. 3, 2022 James “J” Francis Moloney passed away Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 in the comfort of his home on the family farm in rural Junction City Kansas. J was born March 10, 1941 in Junction City, a son of Francis Patrick and Irene Lucille (Foy) Moloney. He was united in… Continue reading
March 1, 1938 – Jan. 4, 2022 Elfriede Gore passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at her home in Woodbine. She was born March 1, 1938, in Kirch-Gons, Germany. Her mother was Therese Moritz. On Jan. 24, 1967 she was united in marriage to David A. Gore in Switzerland. They moved back to the… Continue reading
Aug. 31, 1939 – Jan. 4, 2022 Iantha Louise Pankow, 82, a resident of Eagle River, Wisconsin, and former longtime resident of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Jan. 4, 2022. Iantha was born on August 31, 1939, in Herington, to Merle and Naomi Conant. Iantha grew up in Herington and wed her beloved husband,… Continue reading
Aug. 9, 1919 – Dec. 29, 2021 Viona F. Schmidt, 102, passed away on, Dec, 2021 at her home in Junction City. A Celebration of Life service will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 22 at Johnson Funeral Home in Junction City, Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to Interim Health (Hospice)… Continue reading
Sept. 3, 1955 – Sept. 11, 2022 Barbara Marie (Kijowski) Jones, 67, of Chapman passed away Sept. 11, 2022. She was born Sept. 3, 1955 in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Stanley and Teresa (Ziolo) Kijowski. They moved to Abilene in 1959 where she attended the local school districts and graduated from Abilene High… Continue reading
Jan. 21, 1973 – Sept. 1, 2022 Desiree Olson was born Jan. 21, 1973 in Council Grove, Kansas, the daughter of Howard Olson and Hilde Kickhaefer. She died in Scarborough, Maine on Sept. 1, 2022 after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer. She grew up in Woodbine and graduated from Hope High School in… Continue reading
June 2, 1942 – Sept. 4, 2022 Ellouise A. Marshall was born June 2, 1942 in Concordia, Kansas the daughter of Harold and Pearl (Lawrence) Demars. She passed away on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. Ellouise graduated from Concordia High School and received her bachelor’s degree in education from Kansas State… Continue reading
January 3, 1934 – August 26, 2022 Ann Jane DuBois, 88, beloved wife, mother and sister passed away peacefully in her home on Aug. 26, 2022. Her life will be celebrated with a funeral Mass held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 7023 W. 71st St.,… Continue reading
Gregory W. Jacobson, 70 of Hope passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022. He was born November 19, 1951 in Hillsboro, Kansas the son of Donald and Ophelia (Rhode) Jacobson. Greg grew up in the Hope area, graduating from Hope High School in 1970. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business at Emporia State University. Greg… Continue reading
Aug. 27, 1921 – July 13, 2022 Rosetta May (Lawrenz) Schlesener life began on a small farm northwest of Herington Kansas, on Aug. 27, 1921. She was the daughter of Karl and Olga (Ohm) Lawrenz. Rosetta lived on the dairy farm with four brothers and one sister. She attended a one-room rural grade school called… Continue reading
July 6, 1935 – July 17, 2022 Mary Anne Widler, 87, of rural Enterprise, died on Sunday, July 17, 2022. She was born on July 6, 1935, on her family’s farm in the Sutphen’s Mill area north of Chapman, Kansas. Her parents were Marvin and Alice (Picking) Gfeller. She graduated from Dickinson County Community High… Continue reading
April 22, 1955 – July 3, 2022 Donna Lea (Forsberb/Lundberg) Finley, 67, died July 3, 2022 at Via Christi Village, Manhattan. She was born on April 22, 1955 in Miami, Florida, the daughter of Richard and Hazel Lundberg. Donna was a homemaker and home schooled her two sons first grade through high school. After her… Continue reading
March 22, 1943 – July 9, 2022 Late in the evening on July 9, 2022, Linda Marie (Biehler) Dix passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born on March 22, 1943, in Herington, the daughter of Thelma Marie Clore and Andrew Joseph Biehler. Linda grew up on a farm, the second eldest… Continue reading
Nov. 25, 1935 – July 2, 2022 Shirley Kay Bell was born on Nov. 25, 1935, at the Methodist Church parsonage in Cedar Bluffs, Kansas. Her parents were James R’Leigh Bell and Lucille Lydia Nemeth Bell. Shirley graduated from Herington High School in 1953. Her dream was to become a hairdresser. In high school, Shirley… Continue reading
Jan. 5, 1932 – June 17, 2022 Agnes Mae Schrant, 90, longtime Hays resident, died Friday, June 17, 2022 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence. She was born Jan. 5, 1932 in Victoria, the daughter of Frank C. and Agnes Mae (Dinkel) Sander. She graduated from Victoria High School in 1950. On June 9,… Continue reading
Tammy passed away on Sunday June 5, 2022, at Salina Regional Medical Center.
Jeffery (Jeff) Michael Savery, 54, of Hope passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at home.
Linda Marie Weber, 64 years of age, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Medical City Dallas, Texas from chronic respiratory failure.
July 3, 1922 – May 6, 2022 Emma Marie Welborn passed away Friday, May 6, 2022. She was born on July 3, 1922 to William and Effie Kolling in rural Chapman, Kansas. She graduated from Chapman High School in 1941. She was united in marriage to William Prentiss in 1944. He preceded her in death… Continue reading
July 27, 1930 – April 30, 2022 Donald E. Hamilton, 91, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas on July 27, 1930, to Glenn W. Hamilton and Estelle (Hoggatt) Hamilton, who preceded him in death. Don married Helen (Morgan) Hamilton on Feb. 7, 1953, who… Continue reading
Sept. 21, 1939 – April 4, 2022 Frances May Fisher, 82, of Herington, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Monday, April 4, 2022, at The Good Samaritan Society in Olathe, Kansas. She was born on Sept. 21, 1939 to Willis A. and Elizabeth Claire (Adams) Fisher of White City, Kansas.Fran attended… Continue reading
April 12, 1934 – Jan. 23, 2022 Laurel Ellen Scott, 87 of Rogers, Arkansas and formerly of Amarillo, Texas passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. She was born April 12, 1934 in Hope, Kansas to Cecil and Gladys (Book) Plank. Laurel spent her life in service to her husband, family and community of faith. She… Continue reading
Dec. 6, 1925 – March 31, 2022 Ardella M. Kasten, entered the Kingdom of Glory, on March 31, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born Dec. 6, 1925, on the family farm west of White City, to Otto and Lydia (Albrecht) Hansen. Ardella attended local schools and graduated from White City High… Continue reading
Jan. 11, 1966 – March 30, 2022 Tony Lee Greenemeyer was born on Jan. 11, 1966, to David Greenemeyer, Jr and Mary Lou (Clore) Greenemeyer. Tony, passed away with peacefully with his brother by his side on March 30, at Kenwood View Nursing Home in Salina. Tony was a jack of all trades when it… Continue reading
July 18, 1936 – March 24, 2022 Donald D. McMahan, 85 of Abilene, passed away March 24, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. He was born July 18, 1936, the son of David and Rosa (Stroth) McMahan. On Nov. 6, 1955, he was united in marriage to Ardis Pschigoda at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. … Continue reading
March 12, 1966 – March 3, 2022 Lori Jo (Otis) Spurgeon passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, after battling cancer for the third time. Lori was born to Fran (Fisher) and Charles Otis on March 12, 1966, in Herington, Kansas. Lori grew up in Herington and graduated as salutatorian from Herington High School in 1984… Continue reading
July 15, 1926 – March 28, 2022 Florence M. Steely, 95, of McPherson, Kansas passed away on March 28, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born July 15, 1926, at the family home near White City, Kansas, the daughter of Fred A. and Orlena (Kohls) Herpich. Florence was a graduate of Woodbine High… Continue reading
May 15, 1941 – March 26, 2022 Anita Marie Hummel, 80, a resident of rural Hope, Kansas passed away at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. Anita was born May 15, 1941 at home in Hope, the daughter of Joseph Frederick and Irene Grace Hinkle Altmann. Anita grew up… Continue reading
June 26, 1933 – March 19, 2022 Anna Mae Stika, 88 of Tampa passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan surrounded by family. She was born June 26, 1933 in Ramona, Kansas the daughter of Alex and Anna (Schneider) Sader. She married the love of her life, Frank W. Stika,… Continue reading
Aug. 30, 1941 – March 16, 2022 Helen Fay Sorenson, 80, of Herington Kansas, passed away peacefully at Menorah Medical Center, in Overland Park on March 16, 2022. She was born Aug. 30, 1941 to Paul and Ida Schlesener in Herington, and was baptized into her faith Sept. 21, 1941. Helen lived in Herington her… Continue reading
July 21, 1921 – March 17, 2022 Laura Olsen, 100, of Herington, Kansas passed away peacefully on March 17, 2022, at Herington Municipal Hospital. She was born on July 21, 1921, in Ramona, to Reinhart Beisel and Emma Kuether. Laura spent her whole life in the Ramona and Herington area, she was a graduate of… Continue reading
Oct. 3, 1939 – Feb. 21, 2022 Merle W. Schmidt age 82, formerly of Chapman, passed away at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan on Feb. 21, 2022. Merle was born on Oct. 3, 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Carl O. and May A. (Ruhnke) Schmidt. He attended Carry Creek Grade School and was… Continue reading
Jan. 9, 1947 – Jan. 28, 2022 Jim Garton, 75, of Grants Pass, Oregon, passed away Jan. 28, 2022. A lifelong Jayhawks fan, Jim grew up in Chapman, Kansas. Jim was a familiar face at Londeen’s Hardware, on the golf links, and in the Boy Explorer Scouts. After attending KU he joined with Chapman pals… Continue reading
Dec. 20, 1932 – Feb. 8, 2022 Sigrid W. Hanson, age 89 of Abilene, passed away Feb. 8, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. She was born Dec. 20, 1932 on Jackson Mountain, Oklahoma, the daughter of Harley and Dora Wilson. Sigrid was a loving mother and enjoyed sewing, quilting and casinos. She loved gardening… Continue reading
August 20, 1957 ~ February 3, 2022 Denise G. Lang, 64, died February 3, 2022, at her daughter’s house in Strong City. She was born August 20, 1957, in Wichita, to H.H. Jr. and Joyce E. (Seabury) Janzen. Denise enjoyed playing cards and reading. She was a member of Ladies Aide and supporter of 4-H.… Continue reading
October 7, 1954 ~ February 3, 2022 Dee Dee’s life began on October 7, 1954, in Dalhart, TX. She was the daughter of Jake and Margaret (Doss) Barlow. She worked as a bartender in Guymon, OK, and was part of the doctoring crew at Hitch’s feedlot in Hardesty, OK. She worked hard and loved to… Continue reading
August 31, 1933 – January 26th, 2022 Berneice LaVera (Kandt) DeWitt, 88, passed away on January 26th, 2022, in Ridgewood, NJ. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 5th with mass at 2pm at St Phillip Catholic Church, Hope, KS.Interment will follow at the Saint Phillips Cemetery.Berneice was born on August 31, 1933, on the… Continue reading
Feb. 26, 1959 – Jan. 19, 2022 Cynthia “Cindy” Jo Menzies Biehler, of Florence, was born Feb. 26, 1959 in Long Branch, NJ. She died at Salina Regional Health Center after a long battle with cancer on Jan. 19, 2022. She was 62. She is the daughter of the late Hubert Eugene “Gene” and Marilyn… Continue reading
Jan. 30, 1938 – Jan. 22, 2022 Leroy Clemence Gentz, 84, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2022, at Herington Municipal Hospital. He was born on Jan. 20, 1938, to Clemence Gentz and Lillian Schultz in Herington, KS. Leroy was a lifelong member of the Herington Community, where everyone knew him. Leroy was a graduate… Continue reading
Aug. 2, 1937 – Dec. 30, 2021 Charles ‘Charlie’ Ernest Boettcher was born Aug. 2, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri to Harry Boettcher and Doris Mae Thompson. He married the love of his life. Dorothy Riffel, on Feb. 2, 1957 in Ramona, Kansas. From this union, he became a devoted father to four children. After… Continue reading
April 21, 1943 – Jan. 10, 2022 John Henry Gruber, 78, of Hope, Kansas passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Jan. 10, 2022, at Salina Regional Health Center after a battle with lung cancer. He was born April 21, 1943, to Martin and Katie (Katherine Krause) Gruber in Hope. John attended… Continue reading
March 10, 1941 – Jan. 3, 2022 James “J” Francis Moloney passed away Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 in the comfort of his home on the family farm in rural Junction City Kansas. J was born March 10, 1941 in Junction City, a son of Francis Patrick and Irene Lucille (Foy) Moloney. He was united in… Continue reading
March 1, 1938 – Jan. 4, 2022 Elfriede Gore passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at her home in Woodbine. She was born March 1, 1938, in Kirch-Gons, Germany. Her mother was Therese Moritz. On Jan. 24, 1967 she was united in marriage to David A. Gore in Switzerland. They moved back to the… Continue reading
Aug. 31, 1939 – Jan. 4, 2022 Iantha Louise Pankow, 82, a resident of Eagle River, Wisconsin, and former longtime resident of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Jan. 4, 2022. Iantha was born on August 31, 1939, in Herington, to Merle and Naomi Conant. Iantha grew up in Herington and wed her beloved husband,… Continue reading
Aug. 9, 1919 – Dec. 29, 2021 Viona F. Schmidt, 102, passed away on, Dec, 2021 at her home in Junction City. A Celebration of Life service will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 22 at Johnson Funeral Home in Junction City, Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to Interim Health (Hospice)… Continue reading