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Virginia Grace Reavis Laflin, 89, of Crab Orchard, Nebraska passed away peacefully at the P.E.O. Home in Beatrice, Nebraska, surrounded by family on August 2, 2025. She was born to Joseph and Florence Adalade Tyler Reavis on September 25, 1935, in Falls City, Nebraska. Virginia grew up in Falls City and upon graduation from high school attended the Uni
Lola Jean Olson Wilhelm, 84, of Lincoln, Nebraska was born on September 26, 1940, in Ellendale, North Dakota to Lawrence and Betty Peek Olson. She was raised in Humboldt, Nebraska where she received her schooling and attended Humboldt High School. On June 7, 1958, Lola was united in marriage to Larry Wilhelm at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in rural Verd
Patricia Jo Bunck Gates, age 82, of Atchison, KS, died on August 2, 2025.Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 1030 a.m. at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB, as celebrant. A lunch will follow the mass at the church hall. A parish rosary will be on Wednesday evening Aug. 6th at 530 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Fune
Sarah Beatrice Knudson, age 95, of rural Hiawatha, Kansas passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Amberwell Hospital, Hiawatha, Kansas.Sarah was born to Alfred and Inga Larson Torkelson on June 12, 1930, at the Horton Hospital, Horton, Kansas. She grew up on a farm two miles east of Horton and went to a one room country school, Mound Valley for
Lois Jean Pendland Allen, of Morrill, was born September 18, 1939 to Samuel Clayton and Ruby Mae Walker Pendland. She was welcomed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on July 30, 2025, surrounded by her family. Jean grew up on a farm outside of Woodlawn, Kansas with her 4 brothers and 2 sisters. She attended Oneida School where she met Roger in 7th grade, an
Stephen Gerard Nordhus, 61, of Topeka, KS, formerly of Seneca, KS, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS surrounded by his family. A devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, Steve was known for his unwavering faith and deep love for his family. He led with grace and example, shaping the lives of those around him.
Rev. Walter Alfred Clary, 69, of Troy, Kansas passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Wathena Nursing amp Rehabilitation Center. Walter was born on March 2, 1956, in Highland, Kansas to Gerald and Shirley Ragan Clary. He was a member of the Sparks Community Church, where he served as Pastor for many years. Throughout Walter's life he also cooked an
Lois Louise Lutz, of Atchison, KS, having just celebrated her 93rd birthday, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be Monday, August 4, 2025, at 200 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as officiant. Visitation with the family will be on Monday, beginning at 100 p.m. prior to the s
Patrice K. Kenderdine, age 86, of Vermillion, Kansas, passed away on July 26, 2025, at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka.The family will receive friends at visitation on Friday, August 1, from 500 to 700 p.m. at Padden Funeral Chapel in Frankfort.A funeral service will take place at 200 p.m
Michael "Mike" Kevin Barnes, 65, of Vermillion departed this world on Monday, July 28, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 28, 1960 in Axtell, Kansas, Mike was the beloved son of Merle and Evelyn Rettele Barnes. Rooted deeply in the soil of Nemaha and Marshall County, Mike's life was a tribute to the values of hard work, quiet s
Brent Nelson, 69, of Holton, Kansas, departed this life on Monday, July 28, 2025. He was born December 10, 1955, the son of Louis "Scott" and Betty June Proctor Nelson.Brent was born and raised in Holton, where he attended school and graduated with the Holton High School Class of 1974. He later earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Baker Un
Cheryl Kaye Grimm, 43, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Sabetha Community Hospital after fighting a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Cheryl was born on November 13, 1981, in Seneca, Kansas, to Randy and Cynthia Ralston Frey. She grew up in Bern, Kansas, and graduated from Bern High School in 2000. She briefly attende
James Robert Walrod, 89, of Mayetta, KS, a beloved father, grandfather and brother, softly walked into heaven on July 22nd, 2025 after a long life richly filled with kindness and service. He was the second son born on December 20th, 1935 of 5 children to Albert and Mable Lunden Walrod. Jim attended South Cedar Country School through 8th grade. He gradua
Timothy "Tim" C. Krogman, 67, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Sabetha Community Hospital from complications of a stroke and prostate cancer.span stylefont-size
Phillip "Sonny" Lee Cairo, 82, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away in his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.A service will be held at 100 PM on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Carney officiating. A visitation will be held from 600 pm to 800 pm the night prior. Burial will occur at a later dat
Ruthanna Keimig, age 96, of Atchison, Kansas, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025, surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, July 28, 2025, at 1100 a.m. at St. Louis Church. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday at the church beginning at 930 a.m. with a rosary to follow at 1030 a.m. before mass. Memorial contrib
Byron James Washington-Urbano, 16, of Holton, KS, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025. He was born February 6, 2009 in Tacoma, WA, the son of Stephen T. Urbano and Snovia Washington Kunkleman. Byron was active as an incoming Junior at Holton High School. He participated in Jazz Band, International Band, football, basketball and track.str
Susan J. Beecham, 46, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 unexpectedly at her home. She was born June 9, 1979 in Emporia, KS, the daughter of Robert L. Skidmore and Donna June Kautz Foye.Susan lived most of her life in the Mayetta, Denison, Goff and Holton communities. She worked as the Housekeeping Supervisor at Prairie Band Casino for
Having fought the good fight, and now having finished her race here on earth, Alexine Lee Blunt, age 35, of Atchison, KS, passed peacefully on July 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Alex was born on March 4, 1990, in Atchison, KS, the daughter of Jerry and Karen Regan Blunt. She is a 2008 graduate of Atchison High School. Alex lived life to th
David McPherson, 61, of Falls City, NE, passed away July 18, 2025 at Falls City. He was born May 22, 1964 at Auburn, NE to Virgil and Lillian Helms McPherson.He married Marie Stichler and they later divorced.David was born in Auburn and was raised in Brownville, NE. Later making his home in Falls City. He worked construction
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