Announcements

Bertha M. Weaver

Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison, KS

Bertha M. Weaver, 70, Atchison, Kansas, died Thursday, November 20, 2014 at her residence. The body has been cremated and a graveside service will be held at a later date in the Old Huron Cemetery, Huron, Kansas. Final arrangements have been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Online Condolences may be left at More...

Katherine Duene (Reynolds) Dawson

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha

Formerly of Morrill, KS

Katherine Duene (Reynolds) Dawson, age 100, died November 4th at Jackson, MS.  Mrs. Dawson was born on August 17, 1914 in Morrill, KS to Walter and Bertha Zavitz.  She was raised in Morrill. Mrs. Dawson is survived by 2 sons, Harlan Nick Reynolds, Brandon, MS and Steve Reynolds, Humble, TX; 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 3 great, gre


Kent Taylor

Dorr & Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Beatrice, Formerly of Falls City , NE

 Kent Taylor, 53, of Beatrice, NE (formerly of Falls City, NE), passed away November 20, 2014 at Beatrice, NE. He was born February 16, 1961 at Omaha, NE to Irene (Selken) Taylor and the late John E. Taylor. Kent moved to Falls City in 1962 and then to the Beatrice State Developmental Center at Beatrice at the


Ruth A. Miller

Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena

Wathena, KS

Ruth A. Miller, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at her home. Ruth was born on February 20, 1940 in St. Joseph, Missouri to George and Lucille (Asberry) Miller. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wathena, Kansas

Susan Sunderlin

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha

Hiawatha, KS

  Susan Jo Sunderlin, beloved by her family, friends, and coworkers alike, has died. She was 59. Sunderlin has a BS in Pchycology from Governors State University in Chicago, Illinois and her MA in Administration. She worked in Illinois in the arena


Arlene A. “Peggy” (Dalsing) Triplett

Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy

Troy , KS

Arlene A. “Peggy” (Dalsing) Triplett, 88, of Troy, Kansas passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the Wathena Nursing & Rehab. Arlene was born on November 3, 1926 in Coffeyville, Kansas, has left us to be reunited with her husband Phil, they were married August 18, 1945 in Hiawatha, Kansas and w


Lorene M. Becker

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home, Falls City

Falls City,

Lorene M. Becker, 90, of Falls City, NE, passed away November 17, 2014 at Falls City. She was born November 20, 1923 at Falls City to the late Louis and Emelie (Herbster) Becker. Lorene was raised in rural Falls City and attended rural schools. Following her schooling she helped her mother in and around the homeste


Everett Lee Hyatt

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Holton, KS

Everett Lee Hyatt, 84, of Holton, KS passed away Monday, November 17, 2014 in Topeka. He was born April 21, 1930 in Topeka, KS, the son of Everett A. and Frances K. Deghand Hyatt.  Everett had lived in Holton for over 50 years and had also lived in Circleville and Soldier. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Everett worked on


Norman Dale Kuker

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home, Falls City

Barada, NE

 Norman Dale Kuker , 84, of Barada, NE, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven Saturday, November 15, 2014. He was born May 10, 1930 near Falls City, NE to the late Irvin and Minerva (Hendricks) Kuker.  Norman was raised on the Barada family farm. He graduated from the 10th grade from the Barada schoolhouse.


Pauleen Fouraker

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home, Falls City

Louisville, Formerly of Salem, NE

Pauleen Fouraker, 86, of Louisville, NE (formerly of Salem, NE), passed away November 16, 2014 at Louisville. She was born October 12, 1928 at Salem, NE to the late Paul and Ileen (Claus) Babb. On April 22, 1946 she married Donald Martinosky at Dawson, NE and they were later divorced. She married Robert Fouraker on


Marilyn Galland

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Muscotah , KS

Marilyn J. Galland, 77, of Muscotah, KS, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, KS.   Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS with Rev. Lou Davies officiating.  Burial will follow at Jordan Creek Cemetery, Bendena, KS.  Family wi


Calvin "Ne-Ql" Darnell

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton

Kickapoo Reservation, KS

We are celebrating the life and times of “NE-QI” aka Calvin Darnell, Killah Cal, Curls, Cal Cal, and Bone, Born on January 8, 1991 and began his journey on November 15, 2014. “Ne-Qi” Calvin Darnell began his journey on November 15, 2014, at Stormont Vail Hospital, at the tender age of 23. The son of Theresa Darnell and the late Lorenzo Sh


Fred Frey

Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt

Rural Dubois , NE

Fred William Frey, 80, of DuBois, Nebraska was born in rural Richardson County, Nebraska, the eldest son of Jake and Laura Yoesel Frey.  His family spent his childhood on a farm south of Bern.  Fred graduated from Bern High School in May of 1952.  From 1953-1957 he served our country in the United States Navy as a Seabees in Construction detail.&n


Alvin Fritch

Wherry Mortuary, Pawnee City

Syracuse, Formerly of Pawnee City, NE

 Alvin Fritch, 94, of Syracuse, NE, formerly of Pawnee City, NE passed away on November 15, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Home in Syracuse with his family at his side.  He was born on April 11, 1920 to Joe and Anna (Lang) Fritch in DuBois, NE.


Louis David Blakley

Arensberg-Pruett

Atchison, KS

Louis David Blakley, 76, Atchison, Kansas died Friday, November 14, 2014 at Atchison Hospital.

Memorial services will be Friday, November 21, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Abbot Barnabas Senecal, OSB officiating.  Private family inurnment will be at a later date at Alderson Cemetery west of Atchison.  Memorial c


William " Butch" Ashworth

Harmon-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy

Troy, KS

William E. “Butch” Ashworth, 71 years old of St. Joseph, Missouri, formerly of Troy, Kansas, went to his heavenly home surrounded by his family on November 16, 2014, after a tough battle with cancer. He was of the Christian faith and a member of The Troy Christian Church.

Jerry Lynn Hisle Sr.

Dishon- Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton

Horton, KS

 Jerry L. Hisle Sr., 73, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014 at the Tri-County Manor in Horton, Kansas. Jerry was born on November 10, 1941 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Ralph and Bernice (Dierking) Hisle. Jerry graduated from Atchison Community High School in 1959. He served in the A


Beverly Torkelson

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home, Falls City

Falls City, NE

 Beverly Torkelson, 79, of Falls City, NE, passed away November 14, 2014 at Falls City, NE. She was born October 25, 1935 at Salem, NE to the late Floyd and Ruth (Darby) Shaw. She married Lawrence Torkelson on August 25, 1955 at Falls City. Beverly moved to Falls


Barbara Hostetler

Popkess Mortuary in Sabetha

Sabetha , KS

Barbara Jean Hostetler, 65, went to be with Jesus on Friday, November 14, 2014 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.

Barbara, also known as Barbie, was born on August 28, 1949 in Harper, Kansas, the second of 7 children born to Duane and Rosemary (Schrock) Hostetler.


Marvin Cottrell

Campanella-Kufahl Funeral Home in Wheaton

Onaga , KS

Marvin Lester Cottrell, 97, of Onaga, Kansas, died Thursday, November 13, 2014, at the Eastridge Nursing Facility in Centralia, Kansas.  He was a life-long resident of the community.

Marvin was born May 12, 1917, north of Corning, Kansas, the son of Lester and Jennie Kemplay Cottrell.  He attended local schools and graduated in 1935 from