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As we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, Charlie Kramer, he would sure hope that you are not reading this while at work, Charlie would say, "You should be working, not reading about me". He passed peacefully on October 30, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on November 14, 1966, in Atchison, Kansas, the son of Alfred Ed Kramer and
Dennis R. Thompson, 63, of Hiawatha, KS, passed away November 3rd, 2025, after a hard battle with cancer.Dennis was the youngest of three children born to Edgar W. Thompson and Dorothy H. Smith Thompson on September 15, 1962, in Topeka, KS.He grew up in St. Mary's, Kansas until the family moved to Hiawatha in 1976.Fr
Anita Inez Miller DeLong, known by all those who knew and loved her as "Neen" 68, of Falls City, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Thursday, October. 30, 2025 at her home. She was born on May 29, 1957, in Falls City, Nebraska to Melvin and Celia Hellwig Miller.
Jean Voigtlander passed away on October 24, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was born on February 6, 1951She is survived by her husband Dr. George Voigtlander, son R
Donald Henry Kentzler, 93, passed away on October 31, 2025, at the Wathena Care Center, with his beloved wife, Beverly, by his side.Don was born on September 20, 1932, in Effingham, Kansas, to Walter Henry and Blanche Linck Kentzler. His parents were tenant farmers, and he lived his early life attending country schools in the Cordonnier Community. Then m
Judith Marie "Judy" Carter, longtime Hiawatha resident, passed away peacefully November 1, 2025, surrounded by family, at the age of 81.Judy was born February 5, 1944, at St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Walter and Thelma Metz Adams and grew up in St. Joseph.Judy worked as a cook most of her adult life. She especially enj
Marilee Altenhofen, 69, a resident of Kansas City, MO formerly of Atchison, KS passed away October 30, 2025.div style-webkit-text-stroke-width0px background-colorffffff color222222 font-familyArial,Helvetica,sans-serif font-sizesmall font-stylenormal font-variantnormal font-weightnormal letter-spacingnormal line-height19.5px orphans
Homer Pederson passed away October 27, 2025 in Topeka after 97 years of committed servitude to faith, family, community and country. Homer was born on the same parallel where he went to school, farmed, and raised his family, all within 5 miles.Homer was born the youngest son of Gustav and Caroline Pederson on September 23, 1928, at their home in rural Huro
Irene F. Becker 93 of rural Robinson, passed away October 30, 2025.She was born at Effingham, Kansas, June 22, 1932, one of four children born to Ernest and Margaret Burg Falk. Irene graduated from Effingham High School. She was a lifelong homemaker and a dedicated quilt maker. She also enjoyed gardening, reading, and was ac
Jessie Lou Adams Couchman, 90, passed away Oct 24, 2025 at St. Lukes Hospital. She was born May 25, 1935 in Altamont, MO to Charles W. and Nannie Bryant Taul Adams. Jessie married Marshall Couchman in 1952. She had seven daughters and enjoyed working in the school cafeteria. Her faith/church was an important part of her life. She enjoyed traveling but said no place was better than
Larry D. Baxter, 79, of Holton, KS, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, with family by his side. He was born May 5, 1946 in Plainville, KS the son of Jack Duane and Ileta Faye McCune Baxter.Larry attended Stockton High School. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1965 - 1974 serving 3 tours in Vietnam
Lynn Dale Schoening, 82 of Sabetha, KS was called home to be with Jesus on October 28, 2025. Lynn was born August 28, 1943 in Council Bluffs, IA to Woodrow and Loretta Schoening Franke. He was the second born of three brothers that grew up on a farm outside Minneola, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents, older brother Marlen and younger brother Wayne.
Shirley A. Merz, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by her family. Her warmth, kindness, and quick wit filled every room she entered, and her cheerful chatter could turn strangers into friends in a matter of minutes.Born in Bethel, Kansas, on September 27, 1943, Shirley was the
Bill Morehead, 67, of Barada, NE, passed away October 28, 2025 at Falls City, NE. He was born August 29, 1958 to Marion and Helen Reschke Morehead.span stylefont-familyHelvetica Neue,Helvet
Marlin Glenn "Marti" Peck Jr., 62, of Rulo, Nebraska, passed away on October 26, 2025, in Rulo, Nebraska. He was born on July 4, 1963, in Falls City, Nebraska to Marlin G. and Lois Kirkendall Peck. Marti39s life was as full of independence and spirit as his Fourth of July birthday mdash a day that was joyfully celebrated by all who knew him.Marti sp
Barbara Ann Keller Prater, 73, of Rulo, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at her home in Rulo. She was born on August 19, 1952, in Falls City, Nebraska to Charles A. and Cora Belle Ogden Keller. Barbara was raised in Falls City and received all her schooling there. On February 13, 1970, Barbara was united in marriage to James "Jim" Prater in Falls City, Nebraska.
Betty Ann Downing, 97. Atchison, Kansas died Wednesday October 22, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Homegoing services will be Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 100 P.M. at Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church with interment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Saturday from Noon until time of services at the church.
Scott Wayne Dryden, age 59, of Atchison, KS, passed unexpectedly on October 26, 2025. Services to remember and celebrate Scott's life will be on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 1100 am at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Pastor Stephen Lucas officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 1000 am prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Cummings Ceme
Marguerite Wenger, 94, of Hiawatha, died peacefully in the early morning hours of October 25, 2025, at Maple Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Born Lola Marguerite Smith in Humboldt, NE October 10, 1931, she was one of six children born to the late Roy and Lola Smith. She grew up in rural Humboldt and Sabetha, KS. Marg
Jenny Honea, 70, of Falls City, NE, passed away October 25, 2025 at Atchison, KS. She was born March 22, 1955 at Houston, TX to Clarence and Mabel Woods Moore.She married Walter Honea on June 6, 1970 at Falls City. He passed away March 9, 2014.Jenny was raised in the Houston, Grand Prairie and Dallas, TX areas. The couple mo
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