Announcements

Annetta Marie (Roesch) Pickett

Wherry Mortuary of Humboldt

formerly of Falls City and Dawson, NE

Annetta Marie Roesch Pickett left her earthly home Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the Integris Hospice House Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to be with her Heavenly Father after a year-long battle with Pancreatic Cancer at the age of 84.nbspnbspShe was born July 11, 1938 in Falls City, Nebras

Carl " Swede" Lovendahl

Barnett Family Funeral Home in Oskaloosa

rural Meriden, KS

Carlnbsp Merril ldquoSwederdquo Lovendahl, 84, of rural Meriden, passed away after an extended illness on Friday, July 22, 2022 at home.nbsp He was born a farmer and died a farmer. He also worked at thenbsp Goodyear Company in Topeka from 1959 to 1997.He was a 1956 graduate of Meriden Rural High School. He served in the U.S. Amy Reserves in the 89th Division, Company B,

Marjorie " Lou" Bauer

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland

Highland , KS

Marjorie Louise Ukena Bauer, 99, of Highland died July 24, 2022 at Two Timbers in Highland, Kansas. She was a few weeks short of her hundredth birthday celebration. Her strength was an inspiration to the family.Marjorie Lou was born on August 7, 1922, in Leona Kansas, the second child of Cornelius George and Dorothy Ellen Boone Ukena. She spent her early years in Leona and moved

Jodene (Hollis) Werner

Wherry Mortuary of Tecumseh

Tecumseh, NE

Jodene Hollis Werner was born to Raymond Lee and JoAnn Monhollon Hollis onnbspOctober 28, 1955 in Wetmore, Kansas.nbsp She passed away peacefully at her home in Tecumseh, Nebraska onnbspJuly 21, 2022.nbsp Jodene grew upnbspin Goff, Kansas where was active in the Goff Methodist Church as well as the Rustlerrsquos 4-H Club. She enjoyed learning to sew, cook and attending summer ca

Nedra Ferne (Bright) Stevicks

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Falls City, NE

Nedra Ferne Bright Stevicks, of Falls City, NE, passed away July 21, 2022 at Falls City. She was born December 10, 1922 to Clarence E. and Minnie Timmerman Bright on the farm in Shubert, NE. She attended Muddy Center elementary school, Pioneer Country School for Junior High and graduated from Shubert High School in 1940. On October 10, 1940 she married Ray Kenneth Stevicks of Dawson. They

William " Willie" Blacksmith

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary, in Horton

Horton , KS

William Allen ldquoWillierdquo Blacksmith, 35, of Horton, KS died Sunday morning, July 17, 2022.He was born February 27, 1987 in Holton, KS the son of Gary Blacksmith. Willie attended Kickapoo Nation schools and graduated from Horton High School with the Class of 2005.Willie worked various jobs in the local communities throughout his life.Willie was a

Lynette " Lyn" Bahnsen

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha

Hiawatha , KS

Lynette ldquoLynrdquo Bahnsen passed away Sunday July 10th, 2022 surrounded by loved ones after a short battle with cancer.Lyn was born December 26, 1960, in Sioux City, Iowa to Norma Jeanne and Delbert Lee Bahnsen. Lyn was the eldest daughter. She grew up in Fremont, Nebraska where, as a young girl, she enjoyed riding her bike and swimming in the river. Lyn relocated to Hiawa

Clarence “Scotty” Scott

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Falls City, NE

Clarence ldquoScottyrdquo Scott, 87, of Falls City, NE, passed away July 15, 2022 at Falls City. He was born June 4, 1935 at Rulo, NE to Ralph and Azalia ldquoPeterdquo Liberty Scott.He married Patricia Painter on October 7, 1955 at Falls CityScotty served in the Nebraska National Guards in Company B at Falls City from 1953 until 1965.Scotty att

Beverly Jean Gaddis

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Effingham , KS

Beverly Jean Gaddis, 66, of Effingham, Kansas died July 9, 2022, at Mosaic Life Center in St. Joseph, Missouri.Memorial service will take place at 1100 am, July 19, 2022 at the Becker Chapel in Effingham, Kansas. Family will greet friends from 1000 am till the time of service at the chapel. Burial will follow memorial service at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the

June A. Scheitel

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Falls City, NE

June A. Scheitel, 92, of Falls City, NE, passed away July 12, 2022 at Falls City. She was born June 10, 1930 at Falls City to William and Emma Spainhower Allen.She married Donald Scheitel on September 18, 1949 at Zion Union Church of Christ. He passed away April 12, 2009.June graduated from Falls City High School in 1948. She worked as a checker and bookkeeper at Mi

Dennis Mellage

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Falls City, NE

Dennis Mellage, 77, of Falls City, NE, passed away July 12, 2022 at Sabetha, KS. He was born July 5, 1945 at Falls City to Wilbur and Maxine Chesnut Mellage.He married Judy West on November 17, 1962 at Reserve, KS. She passed away November 24, 2018.Dennis attended Reserve High School and following his schooling he worked for the Missouri Pacific Railroad until 1976

Joyce Buck

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Falls City, NE

Joyce E. Buck, 86, passed away July 9, 2022 at Falls City, NE. She was born October 9, 1935 at Lincoln, NE. to Charles and Eva Barry Luginbill.She married Don Buck on January 19, 1957 at Lincoln. He passed away July 27, 2021.Joyce was raised at Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1954 and then attended Wesleyan University. She worked as a bookkeeper at

Galen Wenzl

Wherry Mortuary of Pawnee City

Rural Pawnee City , NE

Galen Eugene Wenzl, 74 of rural Pawnee City, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 8, 2022 at his home.nbspnbspHe was born on February 8, 1948 to Barbara Wenzl in Pawnee City, Nebraska.Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 1000 a.m., Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Burchard, Nebraska.nbspnbspOfficiating Father Michael Christensen.nbsp

Teresa Portenier

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison , KS

Teresa J. Portenier, 67 of Atchison, KS, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.Funeral service will be 1030 AM, Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the Faith Bible Fellowship Church, with Rev. Stephen Lucas officiating.nbspnbspBurial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison, KS.nbspnbspThe family will receive friends 600 PM to 800 PM on

Melvin Wagner

Barnett Family Funeral Home in Oskaloosa

Winchester, KS

Melvin Edward Wagner, Sr, 87 of Winchester, KS, passed away peacefully on his birthday, Friday, July 8, 2022 surrounded by his family at his home.nbspHe was born July 8,1935 at Atchison, KS, the son of Carl Francis and Rose Marie Enzbrenner Wagner.nbsp He was a 1954 graduate of Winchester Rural High School. He served nine years in the U.S. Army National Guard.nbsp Melvin was

Patricia ( Pat) Badberg

Wherry Mortuary of Humboldt

Humboldt , NE

Patricia ldquoPatrdquo Jean Stauffer Badberg, 94, of Humboldt, Nebraska was the eldest daughter born to Oliver J. and Nora Bell Johnson Stauffer.nbspnbspShe was born in Richardson County on June 13, 1928 and attended grade school at Union Hill District 68.nbspnbspPatricia graduated from Bern High School in Bern, Kansas with the class of 1945. She then attended Emporia State Te

Judith Bourne

Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca

Centralia , KS

Judith Anne Bourne, 81, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2022.Judy was born on April 6, 1941 in Vermillion, Kansas to Ralph and Mary Bishop VanGilder.She graduated from Vermillion High School and the Clark School of Business. She married Melvin ldquoSonnyrdquo Bourne on a sweltering hot day, July 2, 1960 in the Vermillion Methodist Church. They were married for

Helen " Max" Cook

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Holton area , KS

Helen lsquoMaxrsquo Maxine Cook, 98, lifelong resident of the Holton area, passed away Thursday July 7, 2022 at the Midland Hospice Care in Topeka, Kansas. Born on February 10, 1924 in Holton, Kansas, she was one of 14 children born to Walter Franklin Kathrens and Helen Margaret Glenn. Shortly after graduating high school Max married Norman C. Cook and they enjoyed a 30 year life in the mi

Juanita McKee

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Hiawatha

Hiawatha , KS

Juanita Lee McKee died June 23 at the Maple Heights Nursing Home.She was born to Adeline Raymer Floro and Roscoe Floro in Scranton, KS, on October 24, 1927.nbsp Juanita attended school in Whiting, KS, and met the love of her life, Calvin McKee at a community dance near Powhattan, KS.nbsp They were married September 13, 1943, in Topeka, KS.nbsp Juanita had several part-time

Alfred " Smitty" Huerter

Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca

Goff, KS

Alfred Edwin ldquoSmittyrdquo Huerter, 94, of Goff, KS died on Friday morning, July 8, 2022 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca.Smitty was born on November 7, 1927, to Emil and Valeria Johnstone Huerter.nbsp He grew up in the Goff community and attended Maple Shade Country School, Kelly Grade School and graduated from Goff High School in 1947.Smitt