Announcements

Marsha Ann Fitzpatrick

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison, KS

Marsha Ann Fitzpatrick, loving mother of two amp aunt to three, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 30th,2021Marsha was Born January 2, 1970, in Atchison, Kansas to Victor amp Patricia Mae Fitzpatrick nee Kelley. The second of twin girls, born three minutes after her sister Vicky. Marsha raised two sons, Spenser amp Patrick. After graduating from Atchison High School i

Douglas Mueller

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton

Horton , KS

Douglas Wayne Mueller, 78, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at his apartment in Horton, Kansas.He was born on June 25, 1943 in San Fernando, California, the son of Edwin and Pearl Lindholm Mueller. After high school, Doug served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam conflict. He worked as a general laborer for several different companies through the years

Bonnie Lynne

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Hiawatha, formerly of Holton, KS

Bonnie Lynne, 49, of Hiawatha, KS, formerly of Holton, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 in Hiawatha. She was born March 22, 1972 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Dennis P. Finger and Kathleen Anderson Cobb.Bonnie graduated from Jackson Heights High School in 1990 and attended Washburn University. She had worked at Sheltered Living and TARC in Topeka, she sold seasonal retail at

Hazel Meerpohl

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary, in Horton

Holton, formerly of Horton, KS

Hazel Belle Meerpohl, 100, of Holton, Kansas formerly of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the Pines in Holton, Kansas.She was born on February 3, 1921 in Tyro, Kansas the daughter of Charles and DeLilah Davidson Wheeler. She was a homemaker and enjoyed volunteering her time

McKenzie McClellan

Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca

Topeka , KS

McKenzie Casey McClellan Kenzie, 29, of Topeka, KS, died on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at her home in Topeka.McKenzie was born December 4, 1991 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Carmen Johnson Lee and Lawrence McClellan.Kenzie graduated with a 4.0 GPA from Bern High School in 2010. She had a love for sports and played throughout school. Her love for basketball started in the 3rd

Gary Lee “Pup” Hosier

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison, KS

Gary Lee ldquoPuprdquo Hosier, 70 years old, of Atchison, KS died on Saturday, August 28th, 2021, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines IA.Funeral services will be held at 400 pm on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 3rd from 600 to 800 pm at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Ho

Gerald Ireland, Sr.

Barnett Family Funeral Home in Oskaloosa

rural McLouth, KS

Gerald Russell Ireland, Sr,nbsp 87, of rural McLouth, died Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Midland Hospice Care in Topeka.nbspHe was born May 22, 1934 at Atchison, the son of Floyd R. and Winona L. Allen Ireland. He was a 1952 graduate of Nortonville High School. Gerald was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the U.S. Army Reserves for a number of years.nbsp He was a farmer most of

Roland Dial

Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls

Topeka, KS

Roland Emory Dial, 86, of Topeka, KS, received his wings on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at his home with family by his side. He was born August 12, 1935 in Topeka, KS, the son of Leslie and Wilma Scheiber Dial.Roland graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1953. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1958 ndash 1960 as a Supply Tech earning Sharp Shooter, Marksman an

John Allen Rist

Wherry Mortuary of Humboldt

Humboldt , NE

John Allen Rist, 73, of Humboldt, Nebraska was born on January 27, 1948 in Humboldt, Nebraska to Louis G. and Marjorie Baker Rist.nbspnbspHe was raised on a farm southwest of Humboldt and attended school in Humboldt.nbspnbspJohn was proud of his heritage.nbspnbspHe was the fifth generation of a Swiss family that came to Humboldt in 1856.nbspnbspNow there are seven generations

Darlene Huerter

Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca

Seneca , KS

Darlene Louise Huerter, 93, of Seneca died on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Life Care Center of Seneca.Darlene was born on September 12, 1927 in Americus, Kansas,nbspthe eldest of three daughters, to Charles Curtis and Frances E. Viles Miller. Darlene was born with cataracts and was legally blind.nbsp nbspShe attended the Kansas School for the blind in Kansas City where she g

George Harding

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Holton , KS

George Douglas Harding, 92, of Holton, KS, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born March 4, 1929 in Marlow, OK, the son of Curtis John and Hetti Elizabeth Tuckey Harding.George graduated from Central High School in 1948 at Marlow, OK. He was a carpenter most of his life working for Whelanrsquos Lumber Company, Lee amp Butell Cons

Shane Duran Pierce

Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy

Bendena, KS

Shane Duran Pierce, 49, of Bendena, Kansas passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 19, 2021.nbspShanenbspwas the oldest of three sons born on October 1, 1971 to Dow and Diane Price Pierce. He lived his entire young life in a small farmhouse learning the value of family, hardwork and laughter all while being ornery and adventurous.nbspShane was a graduate

Rodney W. Wiedmer

Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy

Troy, KS

Rodney W. Wiedmer, 77, of Troy, Kansas passed away Monday, August 23, 2021.nbspHe was born near Troy, Kansas on November 26, 1943 to Charles and Lucille Krousa Wiedmer.nbspnbspnbspRodney was united in marriage to Patricia A. Weber on August 21, 1965. They had two children, Mike and Kim.nbspRodney was preceded in death by Patricia A. Wiedmer, h

Harold "Hal" Chase

Wherry Mortuary of Pawnee City

Firth, NE

Harold ldquoHalrdquo Chase, 88, of Firth, Nebraska passed away at his home on Saturday, August 21, 2021. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on January 22, 1933 to Glenn Harold and Sadie Ann Jones Chase, Sr.Services 1100 a.m., Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Living Life Reformed Church, 6023 Russell Street, Firth, Nebraska.nbspnbspOfficiating Pastor Mark Starr.nbspnbspVisi

Vernon McMann

Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn

Brownville, NE

Vernon ldquoVernierdquo K. McMann, age 65 of Brownville, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.Survivors include his brother Jeff of Peru niece Alicia McMann of Auburn aunts Shirley Douglas of Peru, Carol Powers of St. Joseph, Esther Moore of Rock Port, Deloris Shaw of Rock Port uncles Larry Donna McMann of Auburn, Donald ldquoBuck Shotr

Ruth (Ruthie) Anna Tharman

Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison, KS

Ruth Ruthie Anna Tharman, 77, of Atchison, KS, passed away August 5, 2021, at the Atchison Hospital surrounded by family.A celebration of life Visitation will be held Friday, August 27, 2021 from 600pm to 800pm at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home, Atchison, KS. A funeral will be held at

Burt deKoning

Wherry Mortuary of Pawnee City

Pawnee City , NE

Burt would like to let you know that his work here is done and Heaven is now where he makes his residence He received a call with the sort of offer no one can resist. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, all the benefits a person dreams of, and a blessed reunion with family and friends he has not seen in a while. His new mission takes him to a wonderful place where he will be busy

Gary W. Bratton

Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison, KS

Gary W. Bratton, age 69, passed from this life on August 20, 2021 at his home.Homegoing services will be on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 230 PM at First Christian Church with Rev. Ken Watkins officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday after

Martin J. Gering

Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison, KS

Martin J. Gering, 104, Atchison, Kansas, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Atchison Senior Village.Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, August 27, 2021, at 1100 A.M. at St. Benedict Church with Fr. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Patrickrsquos Cemetery. A parish and Knights of Columbus rosary will be recited on Friday at 1000 A.M. and visit

Esther K. Proffitt

Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca

Seneca, KS

Esther K. Proffitt, 98, of Seneca, Kansas, died Sunday morning, August 22, 2021, at the Life Care Center of Seneca.Esther was born on April 1, 1923 in Seneca, to John M. and Helen Koehler. She attended St. Peter and Paul39s Catholic School, graduating in 1941. Esther attended night school for two years in Kansas City, Missouri.In the year of 1950, Esther married Cl