Announcements

Donna Jean Svanda

Wherry Mortuary of Pawnee City

Dubois, NE

Donna Jean Svanda 79 of Dubois, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 surrounded by her family at the Pawnee County Memorial Hospital.nbspnbspShe was born on April 17, 1942 in Pawnee City, Nebraska to Joseph and Blanche Kunc Svanda.Survived by son Greg Blecha of Pawnee City, NE, son Doug Blecha of Beatrice, NE, granddaughters, Natalie Blecha of Tecumseh, NE, Ni

Donald Dailey

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha

Havensville, KS

Donald Scott Daily, 48, of Havensville, Kansas, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at his home.Donnie was born on November 20, 1973, in Holton, Kansas, the son of Donald Herbert and Judith Ann McNett Daily.Donnie was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 7 and endured numerous surgeries. Even with his considerable health issues, Donnie was known as jokester and w

Verina Hayes

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha

White Cloud, KS

Verina L. Hayes, 80, with family by her side, passed away from her earthly life to her heavenly life December, 16, 2021, at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Hiawatha.Verina was born May 7, 1941, one of twelve children born to Vincent Sr. and Irene Kent Foster. She spent her early years growing up and just starting school at Rulo, Nebraska. Her parents divorced when she was in kinderg

Floyd Eugene Hanson

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison, KS

Floyd Eugene Hanson, 70, of Atchison, KS died on Monday, December 20, 2021, at the Amberwell Health-Atchison, KS.Funeral Services will be held at 1030 am on Monday, December 27th, 2021, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Russ Cooper officiating. Burial will follow at 1230 pm in the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. The family will receive friends one

Joseph Kerns

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Hiawatha

formerly of Horton, KS

Joseph Garrett Kerns, formerly of Horton, passed away Saturday, December 18 at 31 years of age after a long and courageous battle with a difficult illness. He was dedicated to helping others in difficult situations without judgement or concern for personal wealth, possessions or recognition.Joe was greatly loved by his family and friends who remember him for his kind heart, sense

Harold Twombly

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Highland

Highland , KS

Harold F. Twombly, 94, longtime resident of Highland, passed away with family by his side December 20, 2021, at home.A celebration of Haroldrsquos life is planned for 230 p.m. Thursday, December 23, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland.nbsp Mark Twombly and Lil Twombly will officiate.nbsp Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery.Friends may call at the fun

Roy Clifton Minks Jr.

Wherry Mortuary of Humboldt

Humboldt , NE

Roy Clifton Minks Jr., 77, of Humboldt, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly November 25, 2021. nbspHe was born to Roy C. and Dorothy Dodd Minks Sr. on January 6, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas. nbspRoy served in the United State Air Force from August 20, 1963 until his discharge on July 18, 1967. Roy believed in giving second chances.He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings

Alice Mae Uber

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton

Horton, KS

Alice Mae Uber, 82, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Amberwell Hospital in Hiawatha, Kansas.nbspShe was born on September 22, 1939 in Horton, Kansas, the daughter of Harvey and Roberta Behrnes.nbsp Alice graduated from Whiting High School.nbsp She was a member of the Horton United Methodist Church and thought the world of her church family

Jerry Brammer

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga

Onaga, KS

Jerry L. rdquoBuffalordquo Brammer, 67, of Onaga, passed away December 19, 2021 at his home.He was born May 2, 1954, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of Frank and Hyacinth Menzel Brammer.nbsp He graduated from Blue Valley High School in Randolph, Kansas in 1972.nbsph3 style"margin-l

Roger Kiekhaefer

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Falls City, NE

Roger Kiekhaefer, 85, of Falls City, NE, passed away December 17, 2021 at Falls City.His funeral will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 200 PM at Christ Lutheran Church with Reverend Daniel Gifford officiating masks are encourage to be worn. Interment will be in Falls City Catholic Cemetery. Military graveside honors by Falls City Ceremonial Honor Guard.Open

Karl Lock

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Falls City, NE

Karl Lock, 88, of Falls City, NE, passed away December 16, 2021 at Falls City. He was born June 12, 1933 at Rulo, NE to Thomas and Mattie Laukemper Lock.He served in the Nebraska National GuardHe married Marcella Schulenberg in 1955 at Falls CityKarl was raised at Rulo and graduated Falls City High School in 1952. When married the couple established the

Norma Farmer

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Holton , KS

Norma Jean Farmer, 87, of Holton, KS, passed away, Sunday, December 19, 2021 at The Pines in Holton. She was born July 20, 1934 in Seneca, KS, the daughter of Ernest and Gladys Irene Spicher Hundley.Norma graduated from Holton High School in 1952. She worked at Sears in Topeka for 4 years, Stephe

Robert " Bob" Holt, Sr.

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Mayetta, KS

Robert ldquoBobrdquo Leon Holt, Sr., 76, of Mayetta, KS passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 22, 1945 in Topeka, KS, the son of Paul and Blanche Cornelia Sheley Holt.On November 10, 1962, Robert was united in marriage to Karen H. Brown in Topeka, KS. They shared over 59 years of marriage. To this union they sh

Maxine Knapp

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Falls City, NE

Maxine Knapp, 85, of Falls City, NE, passed away December 17, 2021 at Falls City. She was born September 12, 1936 at Imperial, NE to Max and Marie Loeffler Goddard.She married Don Knapp on September 16, 1956. He passed away February 29, 2020Maxine was raised at Imperial and when married the couple established their home in California where she worked as a waitress a

Gale Yoesel

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Stella, NE

Gale Yoesel, 85, of Stella, NE, passed away December 15, 2021 at Auburn, NE. She was born January 25, 1936 at Falls City, NE to J. Jarrett and Opal Houtz Shineflew.She married Donald Yoesel on July 24, 1955 at Stella, NE. He passed away January 12, 2015.Gale was graduated Stella High School in 1953 and when married the couple established their home in Stella. She wo

Gertrude " Gertie" Erdley

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Hiawatha

Hiawatha , KS

MY LIFE STORY--Gertrude quot Gertiequot Erdley--of Hiawatha, formerly of RobinsonOn August 8, 1924, I was born to Herman and Selma Olson on a farm east of Robinson, Kansas.nbsp My first home was just east of the ldquoStone Barnrdquo and southeast of Robinson.nbsp My younger brother, Arthur and I, liked to play in that Stone Barn. I went to grade school at White Eagle C

Patricia " Pat" Burton

Popkess Mortuary, Sabetha

Sabetha , KS

Patricia ldquoPatrdquo Sue Stuart Burton, 77, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi hospital in Manhattan, Kansas.Patricia was born on March 21, 1944, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Ora Lynell Stuart and Rama Morene Alexander Stuart. She grew up attending The Church of God Independence Holiness in Fort Scott. Patricia

Leonard Charles Thompson

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Denton, KS

Leonard Charles Thompson, 70, of Denton, KS went to his heavenly home on Friday, December 10, 2021.Funeral services will be held at 1000 AM on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Marty Reed officiating. Burial will follow in the Denton Cemetery. Due to increase in COVID infections Leonard and the Thompson family request no visitation to be held. Me

Tracy Smith

Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy

Troy, KS

Traci Lynn Vanwey Smith, 50, of Troy, Kansas passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.nbspTraci was born on June 5, 1971 in Atchison, Kansas to James Kesinger and Susie Sandy.nbspShe ran a Day Care out of her home.nbspTraci married Logan Smith on May 25, 1991 in Troy. He survives of the home.nbspnb

Myrna Willey

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Falls City, NE

Myrna Willey, 72, of Falls City, NE, passed away December 16, 2021 at Omaha, NE. She was born June 6, 1949 at Omaha to Donald and Francis Tittler Willmore.She married Gary Spencer in July of 1969 at Omaha, they divorced in 1988. She then married Frank Willey on July 31, 1993. He passed away July 20, 2021Myrna was raised in Omaha and graduated Benson High School in 1