Iris Darlene Johnston, 70, of Atchison Kansas died Friday, April 29, 2016 at her home.

James L. Hanrahan, 77, of Muscotah, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at his home.

James was born on March 7, 1939 in Kansas City, Kansas the son of Thomas & Fern (McDaniel) Hanrahan.

Jim was a roofer for many years with Hanrahan Brothers Roofing and Goodyear Roofing. He owned the Chat N Nibble Café and the Muscotah Machine & Welding Shop in Muscotah, Kansas. He also worked for White Cloud Grain for 20 years before retiring. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Fairview, Kansas and the Roofer's Local #20 Union. He also had served on the Muscotah City Council.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Hanrahan of the home, Muscotah, Kansas; daughter, Cathy (Robert) Kennedy of Elko, Nevada; two sons, Jamie (Lori) Hanrahan of Tuttle, Oklahoma and Steven Clarkson of Leavenworth, Kansas; step son, Jon Middendorf of St. Joseph, Missouri; brother, Gary Hanrahan of Horton, Kansas; six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Shelly Hanrahan and five brothers.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kansas where the family will greet friends on Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Burial will be at the Muscotah Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the James Hanrahan memorial fund to be designated later and may be sent in care of the mortuary. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com

Harold I. “Mac” McKibben, 97, Atchison, Kansas died at his home Thursday, April 28, 2016.

Funeral services will be Monday, May 2, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Abbot Barnabas Senecal, OSB officiating.  Interment will follow in Sumner Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be Monday, May 2nd from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Atchison Home Health or St. Benedict Parish and may be left in care of the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left at www.arensbergpruett.com.

Mac was born July 29, 1918 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Harlan Henry and Agnes Mary Behen McKibben.  He attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, Maur Hill Prep School and graduated in 1938 from Atchison High School.

He and the former Martha E. “Pat” Ball were united in marriage on December 27, 1947 in Atchison, Kansas.  Mrs. McKibben preceded him in death on January 22, 1999.

Mac served in the United States Army Air Force from 1942 until his honorable discharge as a sergeant in 1945.  He was stationed in England and received two bronze stars.  

Mac formerly owned the Standard Oil Gas Station in Atchison, later became employed with Bunch Motor Company and in 1949 he became a liquor salesman for different liquor companies as a representative in the local area until 1992.  He then became a car salesman for Phalen Motors in Atchison and then went to work for Northeast Kansas Vocational Technical School as a partsman until his retirement in 1994.

He was a member of St. Benedict Parish participating at Sacred Heart Church all of his life.  He was also a life member of Fleming-Jackson-Seever Post # 6 of the American Legion and a life member of V.F.W. Post #1175 in Atchison.

Survivors include a son, John H. (Joyce) McKibben, Atchison, KS; a daughter, Debra S. (Clyde) Gerber, Atchison, KS; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, James McKibben; Charles McKibben and Francis McKibben.

Erryn Elizabeth Langdon, 69, of Holton passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.

She was born November 27, 1946 in Concordia, Kansas the daughter of Elson "Sparky" and Myra (Freeburg) Landis.

Erryn graduated from Courtland High School in 1964. She graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in 1969. She later continued her education at Fort Hays graduating in 1973 with her Master’s of Science Degree. She also studied learning disabilities at Kansas University. Erryn taught business education and yearbook at Courtland High School and Frankfort schools.  She taught Special Education in Onaga and Jackson Heights schools.  After retirement she was a substitute teacher for area schools.         

Erryn was fortunate to work with missionary travels to Eastern Kentucky, Mexico, Thailand and Joplin, Missouri.  She was active in Evangel United Methodist Church and was a member of the DJ’s Sunday School Class. She also a sponsored trips with youth groups from the church and sang in the choir. Every summer, Erryn attended Summer Assembly at Forest Park in Topeka, KS. Erryn was a former member of Delta Kappa Gamma and Pilot Club both in Holton.

She married William Langdon on November 19, 1977; he preceded her in death in 1997. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents and an infant son.

She is survived by: her daughter, Merriam Elizabeth Langdon of Holton, KS; her sister, Eve M. Landis of Topeka, KS; her brother Millard E. Landis (Ethel) of Independence, KS; and her grandson, Evan Landis.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton.  Friends are invited to a fellowship luncheon, at Evangel United Methodist Church in Holton, immediately following funeral services. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Pomona, Kansas at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2016.  The family will greet friends Monday evening from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Midland Hospice House, Evangel United Methodist Church or Summer Assembly at Forest Park and may be left in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton 66436.  To leave a special message for the family, visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

 Rita Elizabeth Thomas was born to John L. and Mary (Wenzl) Thomas on December 20, 1927 on the farm north of Pawnee City, Nebraska.   She attended rural school Maple Grove District #17 and graduated from Pawnee City High School in 1944.

She began employment as a receptionist for the offices of Drs. Anderson and Stewart and the Pawnee Medical Clinic in Pawnee City.  She later worked as admissions clerk at the Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn until her retirement.  After Rita retired she moved to Lincoln, Nebraska. In her spare time, Rita enjoyed crafts, crocheting, singing and scrapbooking.  She was very interested in family genealogy.

Rita was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church.  She was a current member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lincoln and former member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Steinauer. 

When her health declined, Rita became a resident of the Ambassador Nursing Home in Lincoln, where she passed away on April 27, 2016 at the age of 88 years, 3 months and 7 days.

She is survived by nephews, Bradley and William Bool, nieces, Cheri Minor and Cammy Bool, great-nephew, Chris Bingham and wife Teresa, great-niece, Kimmie Montes and husband Raul, great-great nephew, Matthew Ballard and wife Kristina and his children, Bailey and Mackenzie Ballard, and great-great niece, Jessica Ballard and her child, Madison Pollard. 

Rita was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Thomas, sisters, Marie Dunker and Doris Bool, nephew, David Bool and niece, Cynthia Taylor.

Mass of Christian Burial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Steinauer, Nebraska with Rev. Father Scott M. Courtney officiating.  Rosary will be recited prior to the service at 10:15 a.m.

Visitation will be at the Wherry Mortuary in Pawnee City, Nebraska on Monday, May 2, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m. 

Memorials may go to the family's choice.  Interment will be in the St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery, Steinauer, Nebraska. Online condolences may be left @ www.wherrymortuary.com.   Wherry Mortuary, Pawnee City, is in charge of arrangements.  (402) 852-2387.

Glenn Albert Koehler, 88, of Falls City formerly of rural Humboldt, Nebraska was born on September 29, 1927, in rural Humboldt, Nebraska to Albert and Lena (Johnson) Koehler.  He was baptized on October 30, 1927 at St. James (Long Branch) Lutheran Church and later confirmed on September 14, 1941.  Glenn attended country school north of Humboldt and later graduated from Bratton Union High School with the class of 1945.  After graduating, Glenn was drafted into the United States Army on March 5, 1946 and was stationed in Tokyo, Japan until being honorably discharged on April 19, 1947.  Glenn then hitchhiked his way home from California to Nebraska.

On August 3, 1950, Glenn was united in marriage to Verna Mae Bohling at Hickory Grove Church by Pastor Kohlm.  To this union, six children: Kathie, Randy, Paul, Julie, Brian, and Angela, were born.  Glenn lived and farmed his entire life on the same farm where he was born and in 1972 received the Nemaha County Soil Conservation Award.  Glenn served on the Rural Water board in Nemaha County for many years.  He was a life-long member of St. James (Long Branch) Lutheran Church serving on church council for many years, member of the Bratton Union School Board, and life-long member of the Harvey-Mann Legion Post #269 and V.F.W.  Glenn enjoyed his wife’s cooking especially her coffee cake and cinnamon rolls.  He never wanted to miss a game of cards and enjoyed being around people.  Glenn was a loving husband, father, and grandfather whose love for his family will always be cherished. 

Glenn passed away at the Community Medical Center in Falls City, Nebraska on Thursday, April 28, 2016, having reached the earthly age of eighty-eight years, six months, and thirty days.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Verna Mae, brothers Edwin, Clarence (Hulda) and Wilber (Iona) Koehler, a sister Lenora (Lawrence) Volker, sister-in-law Mildred (Norman) Gerdes; brothers-in-law: Harold Buchholz, Orvall (Edith) Bohling, Lloyd Rathke, and Otto Volker. 

Glenn is survived by his children: Kathie (Thomas) Hall of Barada, NE; Randy (Belinda) Koehler of Omaha, NE; Paul (Anne) Koehler of Lincoln, NE; Julie (Kenny) Killingsworth of Falls City, NE; Brian (Linda) Koehler of York, NE; Angela (Doug) Meyer of Cairo, NE; 21 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 4 step great-grandchildren; a sister Lela Buchholz of Tecumseh, NE; sisters-in-law: Helen Volker of Johnson, NE; Marjorie (Willard) Kuhlmann of Auburn, NE; Carol Rathke of Iowa City, IA; brother-in-law Harlan (Ruth) Bohling of rural Auburn, NE; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2016, at the St. James (Long Branch) Lutheran Church in rural Humboldt, Nebraska with Reverend Eric Spruth-Janssen officiating.

Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at The Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt, Nebraska.  Family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. at the mortuary.  

Interment will be at the St. James (Long Branch) Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Harvey-Mann Legion Post #269 and Nebraska Army Honor Guard.

Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association, Juvenile Diabetes Association, or to the St. James (Long Branch) Church.

Online messages of condolence can be left at www.wherrymortuary.com

Services are entrusted to Wherry Mortuary-Humboldt, Nebraska (402) 862-2915

 Alta Louise Horr, age  88, of Dunbar, NE, passed away Wednesday, April 27th at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City, NE. A funeral service for Alta Horr will be held Thursday, May 5, at 11:00 a.m. at  the Hall Funeral Chapel in Auburn, NE. burial will follow at the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Brownville, NE.

Viewing and visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

She is survived by two daughters, Linda Weichel of Powhatten, KS and Pauline Lanus of Omaha, NE; 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, numerous great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Hall Funeral Chapel of Auburn, NE is in charge of arrangements for Alta Horr.

Mary Agnes Obermier 89, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at a health care center in Saint Joseph, MO. She was born July 31, 1926 in Weston, MO, daughter of Grace and Rudolph Sonnenmoser. She graduated from Mt. St. Scolastica High School 1944 where she was the captain of the basketball team, she then graduated from Mt. St. Scholastic College 1948. She married Edwin Obermier on June 7, 1948 in Atchison, KS, he preceded her in death 1997. Mary worked for the State of Kansas as a Social Worker, in Troy, and Atchison Kansas, retiring when she was 71 1/2 years old. She loved having her vegetable garden, attending bonfires, buying plants and clothing, taking care of the poor and giving to missions, but most of all she enjoyed being around her family, and spending time with her grandchildren. Prayer was very important in her life, an she loved to pray, saying many rosary's thoughout the day for people. She was a member the Legion of Mary, St. James Altar Society, and Saint James Catholic Church. Mary was preceded in death by husband, Edwin B.Obermier, her parents, eight brothers, John, Otto, Rudolph, Lewis, Joseph, David, Karl and Frances Sonnenmoser. Survivors include her 14 children: Mary Ludeke, Teresa (Kenny) Nolan, of St. Joseph, Janice (David) Pellersels of Atchison, KS, Edwin (Linda) Obermier, Jeanette (Troy) Watson, Margaret (Thomas) Filley, John Obermier, all of St. Joseph, Charles (Mary Kay) Obermier of Bellevue, NE, Greg (Shelly) Obermier of Faucett, MO, David (Janie) Obermier of St. Joseph, MO, Arthur (Nikkie) Obermier of Columbia, MO, Cheryl Wilson, Robert (Tracy) Obermier, and Eric (Johnna) Obermier of St. Joseph, MO, two sisters, Anna Lawlor of Columbia, IL, and Victoria Morgan of Atchison, KS, 36 grandchildren, numerous great and great great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at 1:00 pm at the St. James Catholic Church, Father Evan Harkins Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 5:30 pm, Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Saint James Catholic Church. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 Cheri Ludwig, 75, of Salem, NE passed away April 26, 2016 at Falls City, NE. She was born August 16, 1940 at Falls City to the late Earl and Mary (Turner) Drumm.

On June 1, 1958 she married Larry Ludwig at Falls City. He passed away December 1, 1974.

Cheri was raised at Falls City and graduated Falls City High School in 1958. When married the couple established their home in Germany due to her husband’s military service, she returned in 1959 and lived in Joliet, IL until moving back to Falls City. In 1968 the couple purchased the Salem Slaughter House until 1974. She worked various jobs until going back to school and becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1978. She worked at Falls City Hospital and became a Registered Nurse, retiring in 2006. She was a member of First Christian Church and Does Drove #56 both of Falls City.

She is survived by sons, Lonnie Ludwig of Salem, Rodney Ludwig and his wife Soonan of Washington State, Scott Ludwig and his wife Sandy of Burton, MI, daughters, Michele Frederick and her husband Jeff of Rulo, NE, Melody McLaughlin and her husband Michael of Humboldt, NE, one half-brother, two half-sisters, 14 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents and a daughter in law, Johanna Ludwig.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 10:30 AM at First Christian Church with Reverend Fay Ann Blaylock officiating. Interment will be in Steele Cemetery.

Family will receive friends on Friday from 7-8:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

Victoria L. “Vicki” Hauschild, 68, of Lancaster, KS died unexpectedly on Monday, April 25, 2016 at her home in Lancaster.

Memorial services will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 30th, 2016 at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Sr. Mary Arie officiating.  The body has been cremated. Burial will be at a later date.  The family will receive friends after the service at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. John’s Lutheran Church and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home who is handling the arrangements.  Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Vicki was born on August 25, 1947 in Leavenworth, KS the daughter of Victor J. and Hattie (Jacobsen) Shaver. She attended Fair Ground Grade School and graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1965. She later attended NEKS Vo-tech School and earned her C.N.A and C.M.A certificates. Vicki worked at Atchison Senior Village retiring in 2012.  She was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church, served on the  Church Council, helped with funeral dinners, enjoyed bowling in the Church, Senior  and Ladies Bowling Leagues. Vicki also enjoyed reading, quilting, and was a huge animal lover.

She was married to Virgil Hauschild on August 30th, 1971 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lancaster, KS.  Mr. Hauschild survives of the home.  Additional survivors include her mother, Hattie Shaver, Lancaster, KS., a step-son, Mike Hauschild, Wichita, KS,  a sister, Dianne (Bill) Pagel, Tallahassee, FL, two brothers; David Shaver, Lancaster, KS., and Paul (Ruth) Shaver, Sabetha, KS., sister-in-law, Martha Shaver, Topeka, KS and several nieces and nephews.  Her father, three brothers; infant brother, Daniel, and Tom Shaver, preceded her in death.

Lawrence W. ‘Pete’ Rathert, 86, lifelong resident and farmer of Nortonville, KS, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at the Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 am, Thursday, April 28, 2016 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Nortonville, KS, with Rev. Michael VanVelzer, officiating. Burial will follow in the Nortonville (KS) Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 9:00 am, Thursday, until time of services at St. Matthew Lutheran Church.   Friends may call at the O’Trimble Funeral Home, Nortonville, after 1:00 pm Wednesday.  Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Matthew – Hugh Rathert Scholarship Fund and may be sent in care of the O’Trimble Funeral Home, PO Box 267, Nortonville, KS 66060.  Words of comfort and rememberance may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Lawrence Wilford ‘Pete’ Rathert was born on April 19, 1930 in Nortonville, KS, the son of William F. and Rose (Meier) Rathert.  Pete graduated from Nortonville High School and farmed all his life in the Nortonville area.   Pete served his country in the US Army from 1954-1956 during the Korean War.  He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church.   Pete loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandson.  Pete also enjoyed feeding his fish on his farm pond and in his younger days, hunting.  

Pete and Marilyn Shaeffer were married on April 26, 1958 in Atchison, KS.  Marilyn preceded Pete in death on October 25, 1992.  Pete later married Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Bekaert and she also preceded him in death along with Pete’s parents; a son, Hugh Rathert (2002); two brothers, Ralph and Floyd Rathert; and a sister, Dorothy Musselman. 

Survivors include two daughters, Pam (Tony) Bertels, Olathe, KS and Nancy (Tim) Lewis, Pittsburg, KS; two grandchildren, Trysten Lewis and Lindsey (Mark) Neibling and a great-grandson, Jack Neibling. 

Helen A. Tuxhorn, age 94 of Auburn, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.

Survivors include her children and spouses Joyce and Larry Matiyow of Council Bluffs, IA; Jack and Janet Tuxhorn of Willis, TX; Jerry and Ramona Tuxhorn of Auburn; Rick and Holly Tuxhorn of Auburn; grandchildren Ben Matiyow, Jason Matiyow, Brent Tuxhorn, Matt Tuxhorn, Nicole Dunn; 11 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, April 29, 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Auburn.  Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery near Auburn.  Visitation will be at the funeral home Thursday noon to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 5:00 to 7:00.  Vigil with Rosary, also at the funeral home, will follow at 7:00 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to Auburn Rescue Squad or Holy Cross Cemetery.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.

Delta I. Marten, 97, of Onaga, died Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Community Hospital Onaga.

She  was born November 18, 1918 near Onaga, the daughter of Charley and Emma Wrosch Zabel.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Duluth, where she was a lifelong member.  She was also a member of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League at St. Paul’s.

She was married to Lorenz Marten on March 8, 1939 at Duluth.  Lornez and Delta moved north of Onaga where they farmed until Lorenz passed away on April 12, 1979.

Delta had worked at the Honig Merchantile and was a rural mail carrier, but was primarily a homemaker and loved to quilt.  She quilted many beautiful quilts, not only for all of her children, but for all of her grandchildren.  For many years she quilted at the Onaga Senior Center.  She also enjoyed crocheting and continued to do so until very recently.  Many people were blessed with her gifts of crocheted hangars that she enjoyed making and sharing.  Delta was also known around Onaga for her delicious angel food cakes that she made for family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Ronald Marten in 2003 and Kenneth Marten in 2013, four sisters and one brother. 

Survivors include a son, David Marten (Cathy), Onaga; a daughter-in-law, Mary Kay Marten; eight grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  Delta will be missed by many people that loved her.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 28th at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.  Burial will follow in the Onaga Cemetery.  Delta will lie in state Wednesday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga where a Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 p.m., followed by visitation until 8:00.  Memorials are suggested to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 312, Onaga, 66521.  On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Kayberdena P. Willard, age 74 of Brock, NE, passed away Saturday April 23, at the Good Samaritan Society in Auburn. A funeral service for Kayberdena Willard will be held Thursday, April 28, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Chapel in Auburn. Burial will follow the service at the Sheridan Cemetery in Auburn.

Viewing and visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with family to greet friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

She is survived by her husband Ron Willard of Brock, NE; children Bill Ashenfelter and wife Donna of Wichita, KS; Debra Morris of Auburn, NE; Angela Wredt of Valley, NE; Lonnie Willard and wife Shannon of Omaha, NE; 9 grandchildren, 12  great-grandchildren, brothers, Hank (Barbara) Albrecht of Omaha, NE; Butch (Joyce) Albrecht of Hamburg, IA; Ralph (Marie) Albrecht of California; Eddie Albrecht of Nevada; sister-in-law Judy Albrecht of Nebraska City, NE; brother-in-law Buck Hammer of Nebraska City, NE; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Hall Funeral Chapel of Auburn, NE is in charge of arrangements for Kayberdena Willard.

Rose Ann (Ann) Carrigan, 92, life-long resident of Atchison, died at Dooley Center in Atchison on April 22, 2016. 

Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Benedict’s Church with Abbot Barnabas Senecal, OSB as celebrant.  Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  A parish rosary will be recited on Monday, April 25th at 6:30 p.m. at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m.  Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Benedict Parish or Mount St. Scholastica and may be left in care of the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left at www.arensbergpruett.com. 

Ann was born September 29, 1923 the daughter of James Francis Carrigan and Mary Catharine Hess Carrigan.  She attended Saint Benedict’s grade school and graduated from Mount Saint Scholastica Academy in 1941.   

Following graduation, Ann worked at Mrs. Vick’s Pastry Shop.  From 1944 until her retirement in 1991, Ann worked at City National Bank. She was a well-loved member of the staff and patrons during her 47 years of service, working as a Teller, Teller Supervisor, and Assistant Cashier. 

Ann was a dedicated member of Saint Benedict’s Parish, and for the past 15 years spent an hour each Friday afternoon at the Perpetual Adoration chapel with her sister, Gere. Together they volunteered to count Church collection on Sundays and over the years Ann embroidered hundreds of tea towels for the annual Fall Fiesta.    

Among Ann’s family members, she was famous for her tomato aspic salads and shamrock sugar cookies.  Friends and family could always count on Ann for some warmth, wit and wisdom.  Ann was well rounded in her interests.  Each day she read the entire Kansas City Star and solved crossword puzzles, she loved to watch sports and play games of Gin rummy and Tetris.  Ann was always happy to join in on a round of bridge with friends.   

Ann is survived by her dear sister Gere Carrigan with whom she lived her entire life. She is also survived by generations of nephews and nieces for whom she was a devoted and loving aunt: J. Michael (Lisa) Carrigan, Alexandria, Va.; Patrick (Kathy) Carrigan, Atchison; Mike Healy, Leawood;  Charley (Janelle) Carrigan, Atchison; James (Ellen) Westerhaus, Junction City, and Mary Ann (Albert) Kristek, Auburn, Wa.; 19 great nieces and nephews, 33 great-great nieces and nephews and three great-great-great nieces and nephews.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers; Francis (Bud) Carrigan, Joseph M. Carrigan; one sister Mary Catharine (Carrigan) Westerhaus; and a niece Sr. Celine Carrigan OSB. 

Gary Bernard Love, 51, departed this life on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca, following a motorcycle accident.

Gary was born on January 25, 1965, in Seneca, to Harold Joseph and Edna Mae Osterhaus Love. Gary attended Seneca Public Grade School and graduated from Nemaha Valley High School in 1983.

Gary married his high school sweetheart, Eileen J. Henry, on April 26, 1986 at St. James Catholic Church in Wetmore. 

He started Gary Love Construction after his father and uncle retired from Love and Osterhaus construction in 1987. His business blossomed into a very successful trade, due to the pride he had for his work and his need for perfection.

He was a member of the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca, St. Joseph’s Society, and the Knights of Columbus Council 1769, joining in 1993. Gary was currently the Road Captain of the American Legion Post 21 Legion Riders. Gary and his close friends during their senior year of high school started a group called the BABB (aka Bad Ass Bud Boys); and the group remained close friends. Gary enjoyed life and being outside and he treasured his family. Gary and Jim Lohmann purchased the Lion’s Club Cabin at the Nemaha County Lake; and Gary spent countless hours remolding and refurbishing the structure into a cabin for family gatherings and parties.  Gary enjoyed staying busy and when time allowed, he loved to ride his Road King. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold “Joe” Love on October 20, 2009 and Edna “Eddy” Love on November 22, 2013; and his mother-in-law, Dorothy Henry on December 5, 2000.

He is survived by his wife Eileen of 30 years, three sons, Jeremy (Julie) Love of Wichita, Derek (fiancée Melissa Nordhus) Love of Seneca and Michael Love of Seneca; a daughter Stephanie (Patrick) Schulte of Columbia, South Carolina; three grandchildren, Eli Love and Presley Love both of Wichita and Harper Schulte of Columbia, South Carolina; his brother, William (Sara) Love of Seneca; two sisters, Jill (Mark) Boyce of Valley Falls, Kansas and Janet (Michael) Bradley of Leawood, Kansas; his father-in-law, Francis Henry; and many nieces and nephews. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 11AM at Sts. Peter and Paul’s Church in Seneca.  Burial will be in the Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Seneca.  A rosary will be prayed on Tuesday at 2 & 7 PM at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.

Memorials will be designated later.  To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com .

Phyllis (Palmer) Obermeyer, age 90, of Auburn, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.

Survivors include her daughter Ann Obermeyer; sister Judy Kimball of Auburn; sister-in-law Rita Obermeyer of Auburn; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. 

A funeral service will be in conjunction with her husband Fred’s service Monday, April 25, 11:00 a.m., at Hemmingsen Funeral Home in Auburn.  Burial will follow in Sheridan Cemetery at Auburn.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Monday.

Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers to Auburn Volunteer Fire Department or Eli Davidson Missionary Fund.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn. 

LeRoy F. Merkel, 87, of Robinson, passed away Friday morning, April 22, 2016, at Hiawatha Community Hospital.

He was born September 28, 1928, near Everest, one of three children born to Frank and Edna Craige Merkel and was a lifelong Everest-Robinson area.  He attended country grade school near Everest and high school at Robinson.  LeRoy served in the Kansas Army National Guard, 2nd BN, 130th FA, of Hiawatha, during the 1950’s, discharged at the rank of sergeant.

Mr. Merkel was a lifetime member of Upper Wolf Lutheran Church of rural Robinson.  He was a charter member of the Robinson Lions Club, receiving his 55 year pin in April 2015.  He played many characters in the Lions Club annual Melodrama.  He always looked forward to that and had so much fun doing so.  He also held and served many offices throughout the years in the Club.

The last few years during the summer months, you would see LeRoy cruising the streets of Robinson in his golf cart, a gift from his children.  This brought him much enjoyment visiting with friends and neighbors.

LeRoy married Charlene Bauman, March 25, 1951, at Upper Wolf Lutheran Church, southeast of Robinson.  Their entire married life of 65 years was spent in the Robinson community where he farmed and raised livestock before retiring and moving to town.  Charlene survives of the home.

Also surviving are a son Gary Merkel (Virginia) of Robinson; a daughter Carol Van Dyke (Jeffrey) of Plainville, KS; grandchildren:  Kelly and Mark Perrier of Wichita, Jill & Chris Malkerson of Minneapolis, MN, Clinton & Leah Merkel of Lansing, Matthew Van Dyke of Plainville; great-grandchildren:  Lauren Perrier, Leo Malkerson, and Drew Perrier; a sister Maxine Bauman (Kenneth) of Sabetha; and several nieces and nephews.

LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister Thelma Morrison.

A Celebration of LeRoy’s life is planned for 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2016, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha.  Interim Pastor Steve Evans, of Upper Wolf/Zion Lutheran Church will officiate.  Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Sunday where the family will visit from 2 until 4 that afternoon.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the LeRoy Merkel Memorial Fund to be designated later by the family, which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., 66434.  A special message or remembrance may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com 

Dolores Jeannine Smith, 79, of Holton, KS, formerly of Whiting and Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Medicalodges Jackson County. She was born May 21, 1936 in Whiting, KS the daughter of Stanley R. and Irene V. (Andrick) Knutsen.

 Dolores graduated from Whiting High School in 1954. She was a housewife, loving mother and farmwife for 12 years while living in Whiting. Dolores then moved to Topeka and worked for Goodell Law Firm as a filing clerk for 20 years. While in Topeka she and her husband built their own home and enjoyed it for over 40 years. She attended Countryside Christian Church in Topeka.

She married Duaine W. “Bud” Smith on May 15, 1954 in Whiting. He preceded her in death on May 4, 1996.

Survivors include 2 sons, Daniel D. Smith (Becky) of Topeka, KS and Steven M. Smith (Michelle) of Valley Center, KS; a daughter, Bonnie Carlson (Ron) of Burlingame, KS; 3 sisters, Leota Schneider (Ralph) of Mound City, KS, Christina “Tina” Bohnenkemper (Gaylen) of Holton, KS and Joyce Daily (Ed) of Netawaka, KS; 2 brothers, Lowell Knutsen (Doris) of Waverly, KS and Donald Knutsen of Horton, KS and 6 grandchildren, Tyler, Kyle, Riley and Markie Smith and Cole and Jacob Carlson.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2016 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Monday. Burial will follow in the Springhill Cemetery in Whiting. She will lie in state at the funeral home beginning Saturday afternoon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Holton Community Hospital Hospice c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

 Leo J. Hutfles, 93, of Falls City, NE, passed away April 21, 2016 at Falls City. He was born February 2, 1923 at Kelly, KS to the late Charles and Barbara (Berger) Hutfles.

On Martha Boeckman on April 11, 1945 at Kelly, KS.

Leo was raised at Kelly and when married the couple established their home in Kelly. He worked on the family farm until moving to Falls City in 1948 where he took employment as a tire salesman at Montgomery Wards. He then worked for Merle Pryor’s Appliance Store and then for Goodyear Tire Company before becoming employed by Chaney Furniture Store. They sent him to school and he learned to lay floor coverings. He retired at the age of 62 and continued to work part time for the next 20 years with his son and grandson. In 1958 he purchased a farm and farmed part time and raised registered Anges Cattle until selling the farm and herd in 1968. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Falls City Elks Lodge #963 and Knights of Columbus.

Leo is survived by his wife, Martha, of Falls City, children, Steve and his wife Cathy and Karen Pfister and her husband Tim both of Falls City, nine grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Bill, Harry and Clarence, sisters, Elizabeth Stallbaumer and Hattie Brokamp.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 10:30 AM at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Thomas Dunavan as the presiding priest. Inurnment will be in Falls City Catholic Cemetery.

A parish rosary will be recited on Sunday, 6:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home by Father David Oldham. The family will receive friends following the rosary.

Neal L. Smith, Jr., 51, Atchison, Kansas died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at his residence.

A Celebration of Life Service for Neal will be Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at United Methodist Church in Atchison.  Neal has been cremated and will be inurned at a later time at Mt. Vernon Cemetery.  Friends are welcome to leave a “small” memento at the funeral home to be placed in the grave with Neal at his committal.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Sgt. David Enzbrenner Scholarship Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left at www.arensbergpruett.com.

Neal was born December 16, 1964 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Neal L. Smith, Sr. and Dorothy Frances Barnett.  He attended Atchison Elementary Schools and graduated from Atchison High School, where he was active in the football program while in school.

Following his education, Neal was employed with Atchison Casting Corporation and then with Bradken as a fabricator/molder for more than thirty years until his untimely death.

He was a member of Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church.  He was an avid golfer, and a member of Pineview Country Club.  He enjoyed spending his spare time with numerous friends on the golf course, caring for the golf course and also tinkering with toy trains as a hobby.  Neal was well known in his community for volunteering and always being available to help others.  He was especially proud of his work customizing two golf carts just the way he wanted them.

Survivors include a sister, Amanda Smith, Leavenworth, KS; a brother, Damien Smith, LaSelva, CA; step-mother, LeAnn Smith Karbaumer, Platte City, MO; a niece, Jordan Downing, Topeka, KS; aunts, uncles, cousins, many other family members and numerous friends.

Fred “Pete” Obermeyer, age 88, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn.

Survivors include his wife Phyllis of Auburn; daughter Ann Obermeyer; sisters-in-law Rita Obermeyer of Auburn, Judy Kimball of Auburn; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. 

A funeral service will be Monday, April 25, 11:00 a.m., at Hemmingsen Funeral Home in Auburn.  Burial will follow in Sheridan Cemetery at Auburn.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Monday.

Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers to Auburn Volunteer Fire Department or Eli Davidson Missionary Fund.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn. 

Jeanette A. "Jeanne" Morris, 74, of Holton, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. She was born December 14, 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Gladys (Snyder) DeMann.

Jeanne had previously resided in the Los Angeles, California area prior to moving to Holton in 1981. She and her husband were employed in owner / operator trucking.

Jeanne married Frank H. Morris on September 17, 1957 in Los Angles, California. He survives. Other survivors include their daughter, Vicki (Tom) Moore of Kansas City, Kansas, one grandson, Thomas Moore of Kansas City, Kansas and her brother, Mike (Lisa Aviles) DeMann of Long Island, New York.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2016 at Lakeview Faith Chapel in Holton, Kansas. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.

Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel in Topeka is assisting the family.

Judith R. “Judy” Norton, 73, Meriden, died Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at her home.

She was born January 20, 1943, at Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Roland A. and Anna Viola Rosevelt Godfrey. She graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1961.

Judy had worked as a income tax examiner for the State of Kansas and a bookkeeper for Kobe Steak House in Topeka. She attended North Topeka Wesleyan Church.

Survivors include two sons, Jerry (Dana) Taliaferro, Jr., Topeka, and Randy (Candy) Norton, Meriden; a brother, Darold Godfrey, Dover; a sister, Sharon Stevens, Meriden; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle Norton, a brother, Roland Godfrey, and a sister, Barbara Montgomery.

The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the Valley Falls United Methodist Church. Burial will follow  at the Valley Falls Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, at Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rock Creek Township Fire Dept. and sent c/o Mercer Funeral Home, PO Box 6, Valley Falls, KS 66088. Online condolences are welcome at www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

 Reba Lavelle (Hood) Bacon, 95, of Aberdeen, MS passed away April 20, 2016 at Medicalodges Jackson County in Holton, KS. She was born April 19, 1921 in Monroe County, MS, the daughter of Clarence Lee and Nettie Lee (Rieves) Hood.

 Reba graduated from Aberdeen High School (Aberdeen, MS) in 1940. She had lived in the Aberdeen community for 52 years. She had also lived in Okolona, MS and currently in Holton, KS since 2012. Reba worked for Sears Roebuck in Mississippi and was a homemaker devoted to her family and gardening. She was a member of the Aberdeen First Baptist Church and Eastern Star.

 Reba married William A. Bacon on April 16, 1941 in Monroe County. He preceded her in death on January 12, 2005. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Harry Massey; 3 sisters, Mabel Kincaid, Eula Mae Kynard and Sarah Hankins and 5 brothers, Bobby Hood, Garnie Hood, J.B. Hood, Louis Hood and Billy Hood.

 Survivors include 2 sons, William A. “Bill” Bacon (Sandra) of Enterprise, AL and Robert A. “Tony” Bacon (Dannye) of Houston, MS; a daughter, Linda S. Massey of Holton, KS; a sister, Virginia Lanning of Windsor, VA; a brother, Howard Hood (Buster) of Southaven, MS; 6 grandchildren, William A. Bacon III, Chris A. Massey, Mindy Walden, Michelle Jones, Elisha Benton and Lesli McCully and 5 great-grandchildren, William Bacon IV, Laurel Bacon, Joel Cawby, Grand Cawby and Katherine McCully.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2016 at Tisdale-Lann Memorial Chapel in Aberdeen, MS. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Aberdeen. Family will greet friends from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Monday before the funeral service. Memorials may be given to the Aberdeen First Baptist Church c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is assisting the family with local arrangements.

William R. Seymore, 58, St. Joseph, Missouri formerly of Atchison, Kansas died Monday, April 11, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, Missouri.

Services will be Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church in Atchison, Kansas.  Visitation with the family will be Saturday, April 23^rd from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at the church.  Inurnment of the cremated ashes will be at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery.  The Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements.  Online condolences may be left at www.arensbergpruett.com.

William was born August 26, 1957 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Theodore “Pete” and Clara Mae Roger Seymore.  He attended Martin East and Martin West Elementary Schools and Atchison High School.

He and Nina M. Rawls were united in marriage on June 17,  ???? in Atchison, Kansas. 

Mr. Seymore was a self-employed carpenter most of his working life.

Survivors include his wife, Nina M. Seymore, St. Joseph, MO; three sons, William (Lealla) Jones, Casper, Wy; William R. Seymore, Jr., St. Joseph, MO; Jackie Busey, St. Joseph, MO;  two daugthers, La Shauna (Tadarius) Hooper, Birmingham, Al; Abry Seymore, Kansas City, MO; four brothers, Paul (Brenda) Seymore, Minneapolis, MN; Nathaniel (Alta) Seymore, Atchison, KS; Douglas (Natalie) Seymore, Cheyenne, WY; Larry Seymore, Wichita, KS; two sisters, Dorothy (Dizzie) Wilson, Denver, CO; Coyetta (Leonard) Green, Atchison, KS; eight grandchildren, and nine step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Theodore Seymore, Jr.

James C. “Jim” Brentano, 74, Atchison, Kansas, died Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at his residence.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Friday April 22, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Church with Abbot Barnabas Senecal, OSB as celebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A parish rosary will be Thursday, April 21^st at 6:30 P.M. in the chapel of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will follow until 8:30 P.M. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Benedict Parish, St. Benedict School Endowment or Maur Hill-Mount Academy and may be left in care of the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left at www.arensbergpruett.com.                       

Jim was born January 25, 1942 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Bernard and Elizabeth Lyons Brentano.  He attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School, graduating from Maur Hill Prep School in 1960.

Jim served in the United States Navy from 1963 until his honorable discharge in 1967.  Jim served in the U.S. Navy Seabees and during that time served two tours during the Vietnam conflict.

He and Grace Nolte were united in marriage on November 23, 1968 at St. Joseph’s Church in Atchison.

Jim was employed for the Servaes Brothers Construction Company for several years and then worked as a heavy equipment operator for Marlatt Construction Company for over thirty years until his retirement in 2004.

He was a member of St. Benedict’s Parish and a life member of V.F.W. Post #1175 in Atchison.

Survivors include his wife, Grace Brentano, of the couple’s home in Atchison, three sons, Chris Brentano, Lenexa, KS; Jason (Jennifer) Brentano, Shawnee, KS; Curtis Brentano, Fairway, KS; five brothers, Tom (Judy) Brentano, Salt Lake City, UT; Mike (Ann) Brentano, Overland Park, KS; Steve (Alice) Brentano, Overland Park, KS; Dave ( Jackie) Brentano, Parkville, MO; Mark (Kris) Brentano, Lenexa, KS; four sisters, Sharon Leonard, Kansas City, MO; Barb (Ken) Lane, Independence, MO; Mary Beth (Terry) Griffin, Atchison, KS; Susan (David) Castino, Santa Rosa, CA; and three grandchildren, Allison Brentano, Nathan Brentano and Thomas Brentano.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

 Mary Ann Brazzle, 72, of Onaga, KS, passed away at 9:30 A.M. on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at her son’s residence in Tuscola, IL.

Mary Ann was born on July 10, 1943 in Wiggins, MS.  She was a daughter of William Travis and Annie Marilyn (Madden) Cooley.  She married Bobby Eugene Brazzle on January 22, 1983 in Belvue, KS.  He passed away on March 21, 2009.

She is survived by six children, Robin McConnell and her husband Johnnie of Wetmore, KS, Robert Stewart and his wife Sherri of Tuscola, IL, Shane Stewart of Tuscola, IL, Paula Stewart and Jerry Messer of Appleton, WI, Trina Stewart of Tolono, IL and Brian Brazzle and his wife Brenda of Virginia Beach, VA, 20 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, five brothers, Bill Beatty and his wife Jacque of Tucson, AZ, Rick Beatty and his wife Diana of Netawaka, KS, John Beatty and his wife Bert of Belvue, KS, Bruce Beatty and his wife Darlene of Onaga, KS and Jimmy Beatty and his wife Betty of Tucson, AZ, and one sister Hope Bergstresser and her husband Jim of Whiting, KS.  

She was preceded in death by her father, William Travis Cooley, her mother, Marilyn Jackson, her step-father, James Elmer Beatty and her husband Bobby Eugene Brazzle.

Mary Ann attended Atwood-Hammond High School in Illinois. She attended the First Baptist Church in Onaga, KS. She had worked as a nurse’s aide for many years and she enjoyed knitting, crocheting and shopping.

Visitation will be held from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St. in Arcola, IL.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton, KS. Family will greet friends from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Friday morning. Burial will be held in the Olive Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Mary Ann Brazzle Memorial Fund c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhome.com.

 Lou Miner Glathar, 92, of Dawson, Nebraska, was born on May 21, 1923, in rural Humboldt, Nebraska to Julius and Lulu (McNeely) Glathar.  Lou grew up on the family farm north of Humboldt.  He attended Bratton Union school graduation in 1941.  In high school, Lou was an all around athlete honored by being on the Nebraska All State Football Team in 6 Man Football and named as a Little All American 6 Man Football Team.

On August 17, 1943, Lou was united in marriage to Betty Moritz by Rev. Ward Merritt in Humboldt, Nebraska.  To this union, three children; Sharon, Dwaine, and Terry were born.  Lou was a life-long farmer who enjoyed raising livestock and crops of wheat and corn and later soybeans.  He was involved with the Dawson Rural Fire Department, was a member of the Dawson United Methodist Church serving on the church board.  For several years, Lou was involved with the NRD serving on the board as a member and president at the local level and was on the State NRD Board.  He was an active blood donor for years reaching the 200 pint level.  Lou enjoyed his wife’s cooking especially her cinnamon rolls and pies.  He also liked to make home made ice cream.  Lou was always involved in his children’s activities and later was able to enjoy 8 grandchildren.  He enjoyed hunting quail with friends, sons, and son-in-laws on many a Saturday morning.                                                                                     

Lou passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016, at the Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Humboldt, Nebraska having reached the earthly age of ninety-two years, ten months, and twenty-nine days.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Betty, daughter Sharon Workman, brothers: Roy, Lee, Claude, Dale and Jess Glathar, sisters: Ruby Carsh, Dorothy Ast, Helen Taylor, Faye Ruse, and Elizabeth Glathar, sisters-in-law Dorothy (Vernon) Arnold and Nadine Lampe, and brother-in-law Wayne (Helen) Moritz.

Lou is survived by his sons: Dwaine (Cathie) Glathar of Fremont, NE; Terry (Carolyn) Glathar of Dawson, NE; son-in-law Jim Workman of Lincoln, NE; grandchildren: Teresa (Jim) Matthews of Lincoln, NE; Scott (Sonja) Workman of DeWitt, NE; Jason Workman of Beatrice, NE; Dr. Matthew (Lisa) Glathar of Lincoln, NE; Sara (Eric) Martin of Omaha, NE; Courtney (Travis) Thompson of Elkhorn, NE; Kris (Allison) Glathar of Falls City, NE; Allison Glathar of Peru, NE; great-grandchildren: Jordan and Samantha Workman, step-grandchildren Celena and Mallory Chavez, Cole, Laney, and Carson Workman, Lucy and William Glathar, Monica Eaton, Brooke and Megan Martin, Olivia and Elly Thompson, Ella, Brynna and Noah Glathar; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the United Methodist Church in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Dean Joy officiating.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2016, at the Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt, Nebraska.  Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary.

Interment will be at the Heim Cemetery in Dawson, Nebraska.

Memorials contributions may be given to family’s choice with a later designation.

Online condolences may be sent to www.wherrymortuary.com

Services are entrusted to Wherry Mortuary – Humboldt, Nebraska    (402) 862-2915

Lola L. Heidemann, age 86 of Tecumseh, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Johnson County Hospital in Tecumseh.

Lola is survived by her children, Lanie, of Elk Creek; Leslie and wife Dorothy of Tecumseh: Lois and husband Mark Bohling of Elk Creek; Lavon and wife Robin of Elk Creek; grandchildren, step-grandchildren, and great grandchildren, who include:  

Lanie’s family – Eric & Melissa Heidemann and son Grant; Cherry Heidemann  

Leslie’s family – Brandon & Cortney Scott and sons Charlie and Sam; Brian Scott; 

                            Jamie (Scott) & Marcus Rist  

Lois’ family – Alicia (Bohling) & Zack Bowman and sons Ty, Corey and Bryce; 

                        Casey Bohling; Tyler Bohling 

Lavon’s family – Jared and Kassie Austin and daughter, Alivia; Mikayla (Austin) &      

                            Travis Haggard, children Alex, Megan, Myles, Roo and Lola; 

                             Bryan & Karly Heidemann and son Luke. 

Lola is also survived by her brothers, Marvin (wife Blanche) Caspers and Gene (wife Elsie) Caspers; brother- and sisters-in-law, Leona Beethe, Aloma Badertscher, Harlan and June Heideman; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  

A celebration of life will be Saturday, April 23, 2:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church near Elk Creek.  Burial of ashes will be at a later date in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Cemetery.  No visitation is planned.

Memorials are suggested to family choice.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.

 James “Jim” Edward Alderfer, 68 of Centralia died Monday, April 18, 2016 at a hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Jim was born March 23, 1948 in Sabetha, Kansas to Roy and Eva (Strahm) Alderfer. He lived on a farm north of Sabetha and attended a one room school until 3^rd grade at the Rock Creek School. After moving into Sabetha he attended Sabetha Schools and graduated in the class of 1966. Following high school graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Enterprise, the first nuclear Naval ship. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Seneca and Centralia American Legion.

Jim worked in the heating, plumbing and air conditioning industry his entire working career. He began working for Lehmann & Meyer in Sabetha following his discharge from the Navy, then formed A&T Plumbing partnership with Frances Tibbets in Seneca and then started his own company-Jim’s Plumbing and Heating in Centralia. He began working as a sales rep and then manager for Reeves-Wiedeman Company, Manhattan, in 1993 and later transferred to the Topeka Branch where he remained manager until his retirement in November 2015. He was an avid bowler and won many State VFW Bowling Tournament Championships through the years. He was elected to serve on the Centralia City Council in 1985 through 1995 and as the “Mayor” from 1995-2006. He was involved in the Summer Ball Association serving as president and also coaching many years.

He married Camilla Jo Keener at the First Baptist Church in Horton, Kansas on June 12, 1982. She survives. Other survivors include two sons; Cole (Jill) Alderfer of Corning and Cameron Alderfer and fiancé, Anne Bachman of Centralia; a daughter, Camilla “Nikki” Garst and fiancé, Kenneth Robinson of Centralia; 5 grandchildren, Quentin, Ashlan and Jensen Alderfer, Stratton Garst and Camilla Kennedy Robinson; a sister Eula, (Leonard) Swindale of Holton; sister-in-law, Jan Alderfer of Stephenville, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Eva Alderfer and 2 brothers, Kenneth and Richard Alderfer.

Funeral services will be Friday, April 22, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the NorthRidge Church in Sabetha. Visitation Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Popkess Mortuary Chapel in Sabetha. The interment will be made in the Horton Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Riders sent in care of the Popkess Mortuary 823 Virginia Sabetha, Kansas 66534. www.popkessmortuaries.com

Clarence Norman Higley, 83, formerly of Everest, KS, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Atchison Senior Village.

Graveside service and burial will be 10:00 AM Friday, April 22, 2016 at Horton Cemetery, Horton, KS, with Pastor Al Schirmacher, officiating. Memorials are suggested to NEK Hospice and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison KS. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.
Norman was born July 3, 1932, in Cummings, KS, the son of Clarence and Viola (Mayfield) Higley. He served in the United States Army National Guard. Norman was a firefighter with the City of Topeka, KS. He was a member of the Horton Christian Church, and enjoyed playing guitar and photography.

Norman married Emogine Reeves they later divorced. Survivors include a daughter, Jeanne and Rusty Frakes, Horton, KS, two sons Dean and Rita Higley, Everest, KS, Nick Higley, Topeka, KS, two brothers; Don Higley, Atchison, KS, Tom Higley, Basehor, KS, and a sister, Lois Ann Lindsey, MO, five grandchildren and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents a brother, Fred Higley and a sister, Marie Fehr.

Judith Ann (Kostecka) Ruge was born on November 6, 1945 to John and Mary (Trimmer) Kostecka.  She was a loving, devoted mother whose passion in life was to always help her children.  Judy had a love for cooking that her three children have carried on with.  When Rhonda opened her café, she was there regularly to help, whether it was to wait tables or making gallons of soup.  Judy also moved to Kansas to help Jim’s family.  She took care of the boys while Jim and Stacy worked.  That meant a lot of trips to practices and all the other activities the boys were involved in.  She helped Ang and her girls during difficult times in their lives and most recently helped Ang get settled into a new home.  

Judy had struggled for many years with illnesses.  In the fall of 2015, she became ill and after weeks of unsuccessful treatment she was taken to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital for treatment.  Judy was diagnosed with MDS, which is a pre cancer of the blood which prevented her from fighting any infection.  Over the years, she has had a couple of “grandma names” both related to her dogs that she owned. In the beginning, it was “Grandma Tiny” and most recently “Grandma Kobe”. Kobe is now part of her grandson’s family (Elliott Halvorsen) son of Rhonda. Judy decided to donate her body to science and in 2011 completed the proper paperwork to have that done.  

The night before Judy passed away her family surrounded her bed and had a celebration.  They had pizza, beer, music and shared so many stories of her.  She knew we were there but could not communicate.  The next day she opened her eyes and got a sad face with tears in her eyes and left us.  Judith passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 10, 2015.  She was preceded in death by her father John Kostecka, a brother Dennis Kostecka, step-father Ole Olson, and sister-in-law Swan Kostecka. 

Judith is survived by her children: Angela “Ang” Beckman of Avoca, NE; Rhonda Halvorsen and her husband Jay of Eagle, NE; James “Jim” Gilbert and his wife Stacy of Holcomb, KS; grandchildren: Kiley (Adam) Wilkason, Ashley Beckman and fiancé Andy Barnes, Shelbie (Josh) Carson, Elliott (Keri) Halvorsen, Clay and Trey Gilbert; great-grandchildren: Josh, Abbi, Rowan and Gavin Wilkason; McKenzie and Jace Barnes; Caden and Carly Halvorsen; mother Mary Olson of Table Rock, NE; brothers: Ron Kostecka and his wife Ann of Table Rock, NE; Rob Kostecka of Table Rock, NE; and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the Bohemian Cemetery, east of Table Rock, Nebraska with Pastor Howard Blecha officiating.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the family’s choice with a later designation.

Online messages of condolence can be left at www.wherrymortuary.com

Arrangements are entrusted to Wherry Mortuary-Humboldt, Nebraska 

Carol Eugene Smith, 81 of rural Everest, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the Hiawatha Community Hospital. He was born on September 20, 1934 in Horton, Kansas the son of Charles and Augusta (Denton) Smith. Carol had a passion for farming. He enjoyed many hours in the field on his beloved John Deere equipment and tending to his livestock. He was a member and a Deacon at the Everest Christian Church, member of the Elks Lodge and served on the Washington Township board. Carol served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He had a passion for sports especially the KU Jayhawks and K.C. Royals. Carol enjoyed spending time with is family and always enjoyed hosting the family's annual cousin campout. On March 7, 1954 he married his high school sweetheart, Ruth Grace Lanter at the Everest Christian Church. They just celebrated 62 years of marriage this year. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Smith of the home; five daughters, Jean Ann (Tom) Becker of Huron, Kansas, Karen (Robert) Johnson of Lenexa, Kansas, Kathy Schlax of Kansas City, Missouri, Debbie (Mike) Snyder of Valley Falls, Kansas and Linda (Mark) Crider of Stilwell, Kansas; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Prentice of Apache Junction, Arizona and Kay Gerjarasak of Sun City West, Arizona; two brothers, Charles (Nancy) Smith of Nebraska City, Nebraska and John (Sandy) Smith of Bella Vista, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kansas where the family will greet friends on Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Burial will be at the Miller Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Everest Christian Church or the American Diabetes Association and may be sent in care of the mortuary. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com

Esther Elizabeth Thompson, 90, Meriden, died Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.

She was born June 14, 1925, at Williamstown, the daughter of Glen Zachariah and Cassie Mae Dick May. She graduated from Perry High School and from Christ Hospital School of Nursing in Topeka.

Esther worked as a registered nurse at the Santa Fe Hospital and at Colmery-O’Neil Veterans Medical Center, both in Topeka. She retired from Colmery-O’Neil after 31 years of service, having become Head Nurse of Psychiatric Services.

She attended Rock Creek Bible Church at Meriden, and was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and Christ Hospital Alumni Association.

Esther married Arlan Myers Thompson, July 23, 1946, at Topeka. He died January 10, 2012. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Edith Bishop and Velma McGarity.

Survivors include her son, Phillip (Kathy) Thompson, Nortonville; her daughter, Pamela (Stanford) Pauley, Woodinville, WA; a brother, Glen Eugene May, Lawrence; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

The Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2016, at Rock Creek Bible Church, north of Meriden. Cremation will follow the service and inurnment will be at a later date at Oak Ridge Cemetery, north of Perry. Visitation will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, at Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rock Creek Bible Church General Mission Fund, and sent c/o Mercer Funeral Home, PO Box 6, Valley Falls, KS 66088. Online condolences are welcome at www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

 Doris L. Oliver, 92, of Falls City, NE, passed away April 16, 2016. She was born March 28, 1924 at Falls City to the late Harry and Lillian (Nelson) Wamsley.

On May 28, 1941 she married Paul H. Oliver at Hiawatha, KS. He passed away April 11, 1998.

Doris was raised at Falls City and Kansas City. When married the couple established their home in Falls City. She was a homemaker and lived her entire life in Falls City. She attended First Baptist Church at Falls City and was a Camp Fire and 4-H Leader.

Doris is survived by her daughter, Diane Rieschick of Falls City, half-sister, Marian Ozarski and her husband Daniel of San Antonio, TX, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Janet E. Lewis, and half-brothers, Billy, Harry, Clifford and Frank Harger, Jr.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Steele Cemetery with Pastor Jerry Yount officiating.

No viewing or visitation 

MARION J. GIER HOLTON- Marian Jene Gier, 69, of Holton, KS passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 at her home. She was born October 8, 1946 in Holton, KS the daughter of Marion G. and Wilma “Jene” (Miller) Wood. Marian graduated from Holton High School in 1964. She worked several years as a secretary for Oldham’s Meat Packing Plant and retired after 20 years as a secretary for State Farm Insurance. Marian was a member of the First Methodist Church and was in the Bell Choir for many years. She married Randel Gier on September 2, 1978 in Holton. He survives of the home. Other survivors include 3 sons, Barry Ireland (Kelli), Dean Ireland (Judy) and Charlie Ireland (Jessica) all of Holton; 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church in Holton. Burial will follow in the Holton Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Holton Community Hospital Hospice c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Ruthanna Libel Crawford, age 90, Severance, Kansas died Friday, April 15, 2016, at the Living Community of St. Joseph. 

Larry Wayne Schafer was born to Albert William Schafer and Florence Irene (Hunzeker) Schafer in Pawnee City, Nebraska on May 29, 1941, and passed away at the Good Samaritan facility in Beatrice, Nebraska on April 14, 2016 at the age of 74. He was the oldest of two children having a brother Terry.

In 1941, the family moved to California where his father accepted a position at the Lockhead Aircraft Corporation in Burbank, California installing hydraulics.  They returned to Nebraska in 1944 when Larry was 3 years old as his father accepted a position at Glenn L. Martin plant in Omaha to work as an inspector of hydraulics. Still yearning to get back to their Nebraska rural roots, the family later moved to the family farm in Pawnee County where he grew up helping his father.

 As a child, he attended the Pawnee County District 31 Union grade school and the District 15 Hunzeker school just west of the family farm where he grew up. He graduated from Pawnee High School where he was an active member of FFA in Pawnee City in 1958. His first job out of high school was with Binders Grain elevator in Table Rock, Nebraska building grain elevators. Other employment as a young man included working for Albert Latza and Bob Moser in Pawnee City as a blacksmith welding machinery and large equipment. In the late 1970's and early 80's, he was a co-owner of the Quad State Auction Company.  He later served as the Pawnee County Road Superintendent for several years in the 1990's.

In July 1962, he was united in marriage to his neighborhood schoolmate Ardis Ann Lang in Humboldt, Nebraska.  During their fifteen year marriage they were blessed with five children: Richard Lynn, Randall Wayne, Robert Michael, Stacy Ann, and Tracy Marie. They provided him with twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren who were his pride and joy.

In the mid 1960’s, Larry went into the earth moving business with Art Lang forming Lang and Schafer Construction Company serving southeast Nebraska and Northeast Kansas with their expertise and talents with operating bulldozers, scrapers, and motor graders. In 1978, Larry started his own business Larry’s Truck and Tractor in DuBois, Nebraska which he operated until his death.  His employees Jerry Jun and Norman Barker became life-long friends and part of the Schafer family working side by side with Larry and his sons in the shop for many years.

Larry had a passion for bulldozers and moving dirt. He enjoyed motorcycle rides, John Wayne movies, and re-runs of Bonanza and Gun Smoke. But his biggest love was for his beagles, Digger and Freddy who were his loyal companion and  best friend. 

Larry is preceded in death by his father, William Schafer and his mother, Florence Schafer.  He is survived by his five children and spouses: Rick and Delisa Schafer of McLoud, Oklahoma, Rand Schafer of Dubois, Rob and Andrea Schafer of Beatrice, Stacy and Danny Young of El Dorado, Arkansas, and Tracy Oliver of Beatrice; Twelve Grandchildren: Justin and Dawson Schafer, Taylor and Nolan Schafer, Brooklyn and Addison Schafer, Garrett Kent and Chessa Young, Hunter, Halle, Treyton, and Tucker Oliver; Two Great Grandchildren Castin and Jasci Schafer; And his brother and sister-in-law Terry and Cathy Schafer of DuBois and their four children, his nieces and nephews, and many other friends and relatives.

Visitation will be held at Wherry Mortuary in Pawnee City on Friday April 22, from 9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. with family visitation being from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held Saturday April 23, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church in Pawnee City at 3:00 pm.  Burial will be held at the DuBois Cemetery immediately following the services. Friends and family are invited to join the family for a celebration of Larry’s life and dinner at the DuBois Community Center following the graveside services.  Memorials may be made in Larry’s honor to the DuBois Community Park Fund.

 Sue Rolfe, 54, of Falls City, NE, passed away April 15, 2016 at Falls City. She was born February 24, 1962 at Grand Island, NE to Ralph and Peggy (Burke) Exstrom.

On March 5, 1988 she married Michael Rolfe at Valley, NE.

Sue was raised at Valley and graduated Valley High School in 1980. She then attended Gustavus Adolphus College at St. Peter, MN and graduated with a degree Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center; College of Pharmacy and graduated with a Doctorate of Pharmacology.  When married the couple established their home in Hastings for four years, then moved to Alliance, NE and then to Detroit Lakes, MN and settling in Falls City in 1998 where she worked at Community Medical Center as a pharmacist. She was a member of First United Methodist Church at Falls City and was a member of the church choir. For many years she was a Girl Scout Troop Leader and also involved with Rainbow Girls.

Sue is survived by her husband, Michael of Falls City, daughters, Andrea Wisniewski and her husband Joe of Omaha, NE, Ashley Rolfe of Omaha, Gillian Rolf of Falls City, son, Rodney Mount of Lincoln, NE, parents, Ralph and Peggy Exstrom of Valley, brothers, Steve Exstrom and his wife Angela of Valley, Scott Exstrom and his wife Nancy of Valley, sister, Deb Exstrom of Kansas City, KS and four grandchildren, MacKenzie ,Blake,Charlie, and Zoe.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church with Reverend Lyle Schoen officiating. Inurnment will be Plainview Cemetery at Maxwell, NE at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials be made to Falls City Girl Scouts or Richardson County Humane Society.

Friends may sign the registry book beginning Monday during regular business hours. at the Dorr and Clark Funeral Home in Falls City

Sadie Mae Waupoose (Sha-no-qua), 81, of Topeka, KS passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born July 8, 1934 in Keshena, WI the daughter of Fred Wayne and Susie (Notinokey) Spoone.

Sadie received an Associate’s Degree in Secretarial Science at Haskell Junior College in Lawrence, KS. She had worked for various casinos in Kansas and Wisconsin. Sadie was a member of the Menominee Tribe in Keshena, WI.

Survivors include 6 daughters, Anna Heath of Hayward, WI, Louise Varga of Appleton, WI, Sonja Petonquot of Appleton, WI, Vanessa Stone of Green Bay, WI, Victoria Stone of Topeka, KS and Hope Waupoose of Topeka, KS; a son, Albert J. Waupoose III of Topeka, KS; a sister, Rhoda Mae Cadue of Horton, KS; 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.           

Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2016 at Mitchell Cemetery on the Potawatomi Reservation. Sadie will lie in state at the funeral home beginning Sunday afternoon. Family will greet friends from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton, KS. Memorials may be given to the Sadie Mae Waupoose Memorial Fund to be designated at a later date c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.


 

 Willa Moyer, 89, of Humboldt, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at her home in Humboldt, Nebraska.

Born:  February 22, 1927 in Summerfield, Kansas

Died:  April 13, 2016 in Humboldt, Nebraska

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 18, 2016, at The Christian Church in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Howard Blecha officiating.

Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, 2016, at The Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt, Nebraska.  Family will greet friends from 4-6 p.m. at the mortuary.   

Interment will be at the Humboldt Cemetery.

Memorials contributions are suggested to the family’s choice.

Online condolences can be sent to www.wherrymortuary.com

Wherry Mortuary-Humboldt, Nebraska (402) 862-2915

Willa is survived by her loving daughters: Betty Van Winkle and her husband Jerry of Beatrice, NE; Janice Desmond and her husband Mike of Ozawkie, KS; Sharon Mackey of Falls City, NE; daughter-in-law Nancy Moyer of rural DuBois, NE.

Robert D. Hogrefe, age 68 of rural Auburn, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn.

Survivors include his wife Susie of rural Auburn; sons and daughters-in-law Jeff and Linda of Omaha; Quint and Angeline of St. Louis; grandchildren Zach, Max, and Wil; sister and brother-in-law Phyllis and Bob Williamson of Dawson; other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be Friday, April 15, 2:00 p.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Johnson.  Burial of ashes will be at a later date at Sheridan West Cemetery near Auburn. Visitation, no viewing, will be at the funeral home in Auburn Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 6:00 to 8:00. 

Memorials are suggested to family choice.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.

Mavis Jean (Streit) Heiniger, 61, of Bern, Kansas passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital surrounded by family. She battled a very rare form of colon cancer for the past 3 years.

Mavis was born on October 15, 1954 in Humboldt, Nebraska, the third child of Charles “Chuck” and Mary Jean (Shepley) Streit. She attended the Bern United Methodist Church and graduated from Bern High School in 1972.

Mavis worked at Hallmark Cards in Topeka, Kansas after high school. She married Mark Heiniger at the Bern United Methodist Church on October 21, 1973. Mavis and Mark lived in Bern and operated M & M’s Grocery for 29 years. After selling the store, Mavis worked at R.E. Jorgenson’s, Macke Liquor and Bern Oil Company. Mavis was also a member of the Bern United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School classes for many years. In recent years Mavis was very involved with family genealogy and tracing the family line. She adored spending time with her grandsons and liked to tinker in the flower garden.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Jean (Shepley) Streit in September of 2008; her father-in-law, Wilbur Heiniger in February of 1993; niece, Stacy Heiniger Darling in June of 1993; and sister-in-law, Kath Heiniger in April of 2015.

She is survived by her husband, Mark of Bern, Kansas; two daughters, Leslie (Jared) Beer of Salina, Kansas, and Laura (Matt) Kmiec of Arkansas City, Kansas; grandsons, Kadyn and Gavin Beer, and Cooper Kmiec; father, Charles “Chuck” Streit of Du Bois, Nebraska; sisters, Ann (Bob) Johnson of Houston, Texas, Marylyn (Mark) Matthaei of Salina, Kansas, and Dolly Svoboda of Humboldt, Nebraska; brothers, Marvin (Mary Weaver) Streit, and Mel (Sharon) Streit of Du Bois, Nebraska; mother-in-law, L. Marie Heiniger of Bern, Kansas; sisters-in-law, Barb Heiniger of Las Vegas, Nevada and Susan Shroyer of Topeka, Kansas; brothers-in-law, Loren (Carol) Heiniger of Henderson, Nevada and Lynn (Angie) Heiniger of Topeka, Kansas; nieces and nephews, Mindy (Tim) Stock, Ben (Krissy) Matthaei, Kristi Matthaei, Shannon (JW) Vleck, MaryJo (Ryan) Koester, Nathan Streit, Andrea (Dave) Mezger, Ashley (Justin) Shupp, Adam Streit, Ali (Craig) Schmit, Taylor Schafer, Nolan Schafer, Nicole Ewing, Mallory (Dustin) Ensley, Brendon Shroyer, Lynzie Heiniger, and Lexie Heiniger, and many great nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be Monday, April 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bern United Methodist Church in Bern, Kansas. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the Popkess Memorial Chapel in Seneca from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Interment will be made at the Bern Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bern United Methodist Church and St. Francis Cancer Center sent in care of the Popkess Memorial Chapel, 814 Castle, Seneca, Kansas 66538. www.popkessmortuaries.com

James D “Jim” Robinson, 82, of Atchison Kansas died Wednesday, April 13, 2016 unexpectedly.

Funeral services will be 10:30 am on Tuesday, April 19th, 2016 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with   Pastor Paul Cline officiating. Burial will follow at 12;30 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Monday, April 18th, 2016 at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Faith Valley Atchison Church of God or to help with final expenses. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

James was born on April 16, 1933 in Valley Falls, KS the son of James A. and Sarah A. (McCorkill) Robinson. He graduated from Nortonville High School in 1953 and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1953-1955.  Mr. Robinson worked as a chipper/grinder for Rockwell International / Atchison Casting  for over 34 years, retiring in July of 1995 .He was a member of the Faith Valley Atchison Church of God. Jim loved horses, the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, watching WWE Wrestling on television and enjoyed watching his children play sports, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was married to Dorothy Peterson on April 23, 1966. Mrs. Robinson survives of the home. Additional survivors include a son: Christopher (Susie) Robinson, Leavenworth, KS and two daughters: Tracy (Paul) Cline, Atchison and Laura (Mike) Mount, Lancaster KS, twelve grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Valerie Robinson, Nortonville, KS and several  nieces & nephews.  His parents, five brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

Mary Jane Corkins, 73, Atchison, Kansas died Monday, April 11, 2016 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, Kansas.

Graveside services will be Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Vernon Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A. M. at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Mary was born January 15, 1943 in Atchison, Kansas the daughter of William and Betty June Mulvaney Turner.  She attended Atchison Public Elementary Schools and Mt. Saint Scholastica Academy.

Mary Jane was a homemaker to her husband and children.  She enjoyed playing bingo, reading, socializing with friends and most of all spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include two son, Allen Merritt, Atchison, KS, John Corkins, Lansing, KS, two daughters, Laura (Jerry) Koopman, Falls City, NE, Natalie Whimley, Lansing, KS, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a sister, Leigh Fortier, Los Angeles, CA.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Mercer and Randy Mercer.

William R. “Bill” Bottiger, 87, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Wathena Nursing & Rehab Center.

Bill was born April 7, 1929 in Denton, Kansas to Charles & Mary (Molinare) Bottiger.

He graduated Denton High School, was a member of the Army National Guards & Wathena Masonic Lodge. Bill retired from Wire Rope for 30 years.

Bill married Marjorie Shuster on June 23, 1978. She survives of the home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Kenneth & a sister, Lila Mae Keebler.

Additional survivors: daughters, Connie Guido (Vick) of Las Vegas, Nevada Linda Anderson (Alan) of San Antonio, Texas Brenda Hill of New Braunfels, Texas Georgina Marie Ruedin (Jim) of Lake St. Louis, Missouri Sons, Jon Lance Higdon (Bernadette) of Wathena, Kansas Perry Max Higdon (Gale) of Wathena, Kansas 16 Grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren Sister, Katherine Hopper (Jim) of Elwood, Kansas Nieces & nephews

Memorial Service: 10:30 A.M. Friday, April 15, 2016 At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas Visitation: 5-7 Thursday evening at the funeral home. Inurnment at a later date. Memorials: Wathena Healthcare Activity Fund or the Wathena EMS www.harmanrohde.com

Randall "Randy" Rodvelt, 47, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 at the Mission Village Living Center in Horton, Kansas.

He was born on March 2, 1969 in Horton, Kansas the son of George Paul and Patricia Crider Rodvelt.

Randy worked as a CNA at the Tri-County Manor before going to work in the security department at the Golden Eagle Casino. He then worked for the Topeka Police Department and was a tire builder at Goodyear. Randy was a member of the St. Leo's Catholic Church, Willis All Stars 4-H Club, enjoyed hunting mushrooms and was an avid KU Jayhawk Fan. On October 26, 2002 he married Tammy Koppa in Mayetta, Kansas.

Survivors include his wife, Tammy Rodvelt of Circleville, Kansas; step daughter, Justina Hartman of Circleville, Kansas; step son, Garrett Hartman of Circleville, Kansas; granddaughter, Lexi AKA "The Bear"; mother, Patricia Rodvelt of Hiawatha, Kansas; son, Alec Rodvelt of Topeka, Kansas; daughter, Kasey Rodvelt of Topeka, Kansas; sister, Janet (Mike) Bowen of Horton, Kansas; brothers, Greg (Gretchen) Rodvelt of Horton, Kansas, Rich (Tonya) Rodvelt of Horton, Kansas and Brian (Rhonda) Rodvelt of Everest, Kansas; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul, infant brother, Jason, infant sister, Kelly, nephews, Michael Bowen and Kristopher Jimeson and a niece Ashley Jimeson.

A Funeral Mass will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the St. Leo's Catholic Church in Horton, Kansas. A Rosary will be recited at 5:00 P.M. on Friday evening at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kansas where the family will greet friends following the Rosary.

Memorials may be made to the Randy Rodvelt memorial fund to be designated later and may be sent in care of the mortuary. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com

 Mary Lee Adams, 84, of Nevada, MO (formerly of Falls City, NE), passed away April 9, 2016 at Nevada. She was born September 19, 1931 at Stockton, MO to the late Howard and Velma (Shafer) Gordon.

Mary Lee is survived by her son, Rodney Kannon of Nevada, two grandchildren and special friend, Vickie Houchin of Nevada. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 10:30 AM at Harris Cemetery at Barada, NE with Wayne Shafer officiating.

Viewing and signing of the registration book will only be done during regular business hours 9-5:00 PM until she is taken to the cemetery on Thursday.

Marian L. Harney, age 88, of Brock, NE passed away Sunday, April 10, at Ambassador Nursing Home in Nebraska City. A funeral service for Marian L. Harney will be Friday, April 15th at 2:00 p.m. at the Brock Christian Church. Burial will follow the service at the St. Paul Cemetery near Talmage, NE.

Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, April 14th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Chapel in Auburn, NE.

She is survived by her children, John Harney and wife Ruby of Brock, NE; Daniel Harney of Nebraska City, NE; Luann Harney of Brock, NE; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one sister Margaret Taylor of Long Beach, CA; other relatives and friends.

Hall Funeral Chapel of Auburn, NE is in charge of arrangements for Marian L. Harney 

Richard E. Tucker, a native of Wathena, KS passed away April 10, 1016 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, MO, at the age of 91. He was born and raised in the Palermo, KS area to Edward and Beatrice Tucker January 17, 1925. 

Richard was proud of his service to his country and the Marine Corps. He served in the Pacific operation during WWII and was recalled to service during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion having received his 70 year pin. 

He married his wife Marjorie in 1949 and enjoyed 61 years together before her death in 2010. 

After the wars he joined Ralph and Tom Yarnetl to establish Tucker/Yarnell Bros. Construction Company. 

They built well over 100 custom homes throughout Doniphan County and around the St. Joseph area. 

Richard enjoyed the outdoors. Hunting and fishing with his son-in-law and grandsons, as well as camping at Branson, Bennet Springs and other sporting lakes and parks were his favorites. Richard kept busy at home tending to raising registered Tamworth hogs and his Hereford cattle. In the latter years his passion was travelling with the Avion Club to places throughout the USA. 

Surviving Richard are his daughter Deanna (Robert) Hewins, three grandchildren, Scott (Kelly), Craig and Jill (Scott) Butler and four great grandchildren, Jackie, Bryson, Hallie and Jessica. 

Richard is to be cremated and there will be a visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Saturday, April 16 at Harman-Rohde Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at 11:00 at the Bellemont Cemetery in Wathena. 

A special thanks to the wonderful caretakers, nurses and doctors at the Cameron Veterans Home and to all members at the American Legion for their help and caring thoughts. 

Memorial donations to the American Legion Post #161 in Wathena would be greatly appreciated.

Dora Edde Slavin, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, April 9, 2016, at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Hiawatha at the age of 105.

Dora was a longtime member of First Christian Church of Hiawatha.
She was born to Charles Joe and Pearl Reser Edde, at a farm near Powhattan, KS, July 22, 1910.  In 1912, her parents and five children moved to her grandparents homestead near Horton, KS, where she attended Hickory Grove School and Horton High School.  Dora graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1928, and from Kansas City General Hospital School of Nursing; post graduate nursing at KU Medical Center.  Upon graduation, Dora became night nursing supervisor of the Kansas City General, a 750 bed facility all charity hospital.

Dora was united in marriage to Manuel Slavin MD, US Army in 1942.  He preceded her in death in 1961, at Shreveport, LA.  He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.  After her husband’s death, Dora came to live with her mother Pearl Edde in Hiawatha.  After her mother’s death in 1971, she moved to Tulsa to live with her sister and husband.  She served as Red Cross hostess on the USS Haven Navy hospital ship when dry docked at Terminal Island, Long Beach.  This ship brought 2000 patients from Pearl Harbor where it docked in Long Beach.  She also served as volunteer RN at blood banks at Long Beach and Tulsa, OK.  Dora and her sister Effie  moved from Tulsa to Hiawatha in 1990 to make their home.  Effie died in August 2004.  She was also preceded in death by her parents; two other sisters:  Cecil Shaiffer and Edith Cash and a brother Sherman Edde.  In 2008, her cousin Carl Reid had a heart attack, and he stayed with her in her home.  He continued staying with her so she could live in her home so she wouldn’t be alone.  Dora attributed her longevity and many pain free years to wisdom and guidance from God and Jesus healing power, along with prayers from her church family.

Survivors include a nephew Robert (Anne) Cash of Hiawatha; a niece Norma Rocha of  Gadsden, AL; cousins:  Carl Reid, Arthur (Martha) Wenger,  Josephine Merchant; and other relatives.

Funeral services are planned for 11 a.m. Friday 15, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, with Reverend Dennis Alan Fullbright officiating.  Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha. 

The family will meet with friends one hour prior to service Friday.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until 6 Thursday evening.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., 66434.

A special message or remembrance may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com 

Larry Wayne Stahl, 80, of Fairview, Kansas passed away at his home Sunday, April 10, 2016.

Larry was born January 4, 1936 to Fawn Arthur Stahl and Twilla Leverne Gordon. He attended and graduated from Fairview High School. Larry married Darlene Lehmkuhl on July 31, 1954. He was a member of the Fidelity Knights of Columbus, and also attended the St. Augustine’s Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Darlene in October 1, 2009.

He is survived by three sons; Joe (Emy) of Tecumseh, Nebraska, Art (Pam) of Granger, Indiana, and David (Jane) of Morrill, Kansas; three daughters, Denise (Steve) Pfeifer of Hays, Kansas, Leisa Stahl of Hiawatha, Kansas, and Sheri (Troy) Lay of Sabetha, Kansas; one brother, Jerry Stahl of Omaha, Nebraska; and sixteen grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Catholic Church. A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 12, 2016 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. with a parish rosary at 7:00 p.m. at the Popkess Mortuary in Sabetha. The interment will be made in the St. Augustine’s Catholic Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to DaVita Dialysis Center of Sabetha sent in care of the Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia, Sabetha, KS 66534. www.popkessmortuaries.com

Donald Lee Rowan, 76, of Hiawatha, died April 7, 2016 at his home. Don was born Feb. 25, 1940 in his home near Troy to John and Doris (Trant) Rowan, the second of four siblings. Don attended Hiawatha High School.

From 1957-1959, Don served in the Army National Guard in Hiawatha. This led to his enlisting in the Air Force in 1959. From 1959-1963, Don was an aircraft mechanic based out of Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas. He had many stories about working on B47 aircrafts.

Back in Hiawatha, after an honorable discharge, Don began working at Flair-Fold, where he eventually met his second wife, Karen Plankinton. They were married Aug. 14, 1975. After working at Flair-Fold over 25 years, the factory closed, and he took a job as a custodian at Hiawatha High School. Even after his retirement, he is still remembered at HHS as “Papa Smurf.”

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Sheila Rowan, his daughter from his first marriage; Anthony McFeeters, his grandson; and his sister, Phyllis Shaw. He is survived by his wife Karen; a sister, Twilla (Larry) Blanton; a brother, Allen Rowan; a son from his first marriage, Dan Rowan; two daughters, Jennifer (Rusty) Joslin, and Kristene (Stanley) Urbina; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Don was proud to have his body donated to research to help future generations of cancer patients. An informal come-and-go fathering will be held at Karen’s home, 1006 Kickapoo, in Hiawatha. She welcomes all friends and family to stop by and share memories anytime on Saturday, April 16.
 

Mrs. R. Jane Weingart 94, Atchison, Kansas died at Sunrise of Leawood in Leawood, Kansas on April 8, 2016.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Tuesday April 12, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Church with Abbot Barnabas Senecal, OSB as celebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be at 9:30 AM on Tuesday April 12, 2016 at the church with a parish rosary to be recited at 10:15 AM. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Benedict Catholic School and may be left in care of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with whom the final arrangements have been entrusted.

Jane was born in Atchison, Kansas the daughter of Charles I. and Anna Victoria Walz Hager. She was the youngest of six children

She and James G. Weingart were united in marriage on January 1946 at St. Benedict's Church. Mr. Weingart preceded her in death on June 13, 1989.

Jane was a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Retiring as the Manager of Operator Services after 40 years of service. Jane served on a number of Atchison women groups. She drove a number of patients to Kansas City for their doctors’ appointments. She loved her Big 8 and then Big 12 basketball attending the tournaments with her friends. She also enjoyed traveling, bridge and cocktail parties.

Survivors include a son Robert C. (Adair) Weingart, Lenexa, Kansas, two grandchildren, Jay (Erika) Bouck, Destin, Florida, Josh (Amy) Bouck, Austin, Texas, and four great grandchildren Lindsey, Ashley, Austin and Zoe.

She was preceded in death by her five siblings Walter Hager, Mabel Scarlett, Nobel Hager, Grace Runyan and Gladys Munson.

Russell Maynard Kendall, 72, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at his home. 

Russell was born on July 29, 1943 in Sweet Springs, Missouri to Hosea & Emogene (White) Kendall. 

Russell worked for IBEW local 53 as a Journeyman Lineman. 

Russell married Deanna G. Tiller on July 11, 1963, she preceded him in death on April 30, 2010. 

He was also preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Colin Johnston, brothers, Wayne, Jim, George & Claude, sisters, Suzy Kendall & Pauline Guier. 

Survivors: daughters, Kim Kline (Jim) of Wathena, Kansas; 

Pam Richter (Rick) of Savannah, Missouri; 

Son, Rusty Kendall of St. Joseph, Missouri; 

2 grandchildren, Connor & Charlee Kline; 

Brother, Ronnie Kendall of Anderson, Texas; 

Sisters, Patty Gorbet of Blue Springs, Missouri; 

Sharon Jones of St. Joseph, Missouri and 

Numerous nieces & nephews. 

Funeral Service: 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, April 13, 2016 

At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas 

Visitation: 12 noon Wednesday until service time. Friends may call after 12 noon Monday. 

Burial: Bellemont Cemetery, Wathena, Kansas 

Memorials: VFW 

Gordon L. Kern, 89, of Mayetta, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at his home in Mayetta.

Gordon was born June 21, 1926 on a farm in rural Mayetta, the son of Everett B. and Lucy (Hunter) Kern.  He attended Mayetta High School and later enlisted with the United States Navy proudly serving his country in WWII and the Korean Conflict. On January 25, 1947 he married Wilma J. Anderson in Topeka, KS. She preceded him in death on September 28, 2004.  Gordon was a member of Holton VFW, Moose Lodge in Topeka, AQHA and Mayetta Cutting Horse Club.

He is survived by: his children, Linda Maxwell (Gary) of Mayetta, KS, Debra Partlow (Barry) of DeSoto, KS, Rick Kern (Jenell) of Topeka, KS and Lori Toothaker of Mayetta, KS; his sisters, Laura Eigenman (Comyn) of Mayetta, KS and Carole Hainline of Mayetta, KS; his brother, Darrell Kern (Sally) of Mayetta, KS; his grandchildren, Brian, Kathy, Kelly, Kevin, Jennifer, Cliff, Garrett, Caleb, Travis and Cody; and his 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife Wilma, Gordon was also preceded in death by his sisters, Ruby Hartman and Mary Lois Huggins and his brothers, Creston and Cecil Kern.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial with military honors will follow in Mayetta Cemetery. The family will greet friends Friday evening at the funeral home from 6:30-8:30 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Holton Community Hospital Hospice or 4-H Heritage Complex and contributions may be left in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, 66436.  To leave a special message for the family, visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

 

Richard W. Tull, 72, of Atchison, KS passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, with Pastor Phillip O’Reilly officiating. Burial will follow at Sumner Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, April 11, 2016 at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to KU Cancer Center or Walnut Fire District #3 and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com. Richard was born August 24, 1943, in Atchison, KS the son of Charles F. and Esther (Henderson) Tull. He graduated from Atchison High School. Richard had worked for Schmeldling and Kurtz and Gerald Ford Construction before being self employed construction, concrete, tree trimmer and snow remover. He also worked at Wal-Mart for twenty-two years. Richard was on the Rural Water District #1 board and volunteered with the Walnut Fire District #3. He enjoyed his kids, grandkids, deer and mushroom hunting, sports, and gardening tomatoes. Richard was an avid KU fan. Richard married Kathleen D. Harned, in 1961, they later divorced. He married Lisa Bowen on March 6, 1981, she survives of the home. Additional survivors include eight daughters; Kimberly (Forrest) Wright, Skipperville, AL, Bridget (Ed) Peters, Ozark, AL, JT (Steve) Barker, Macon, GA, Sonya (Bennie) Wint, Marshall, NC, Michelle (Dan) Hynek, Omaha, NE, Denise Hinson, Carter Lake, IA, Stephanie (Chad) Phillips Platte City, MO, Amanda (Chris) Hoffman, Denton, KS, two sons; Brett Tull, Atchison, KS and Sam Tull, Atchison, KS, four brothers; James Tull, Atchison, KS, David Tull, Atchison KS, John Tull, Atchison, KS, Ronnie Tull, Rossville, KS, two sisters; E. Anita Lively, Cummings, KS, Martha Franzel, Huron, KS, fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; Charles and Forrest Tull and a sister; Reva Boger.

 Beverly Anne Richey, 80, of Falls City, NE, passed away April 7, 206 at Falls City. She was born September 4, 1935 to Clyde and Dorothy (Gormley) Barnes.

On November 24, 1954 she married Keith Richey at the Christian Church in Reserve, KS. He passed away November 18, 2006.

Beverly was raised east of Reserve and graduated Reserve High School in 1952. When married they lived in various locations in Nebraska and Iowa until making Falls City their home in in 1952.

She worked at the Falls City Care Center, Falls City Community Hospital and Southeast Community Head Start. She was employed at Nebraska Health and Human Services for nineteen years before retiring in 1997. She was a dedicated and tireless advocate for disadvantaged children. She was a member of First Christian Church at Falls City.

Beverly is survived by her daughter, Beth Ann Yoesel and her husband Paul of Hiawatha, KS, son, Kevin of Wahoo, NE, many nieces, nephews and friends morn her loss. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother, Larry Dean Barnes.

Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Eternal Hope Worship Center at Hiawatha with Pastor Richard Lehmkuhl officiating. Interment will be in Hiawatha Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the church.

Thomas Wayne “Tom” Davies, 74, of Holton, KS passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born September 11, 1941 in Concordia, KS the son of Rowland A. and Isabelle M. (Hess) Davies.

Tom graduated from Concordia High School in 1959. He attended San Bernardino College in CA and also Emporia State University. Tom proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Tom worked for Santa Fe Railroad for 37 years, retiring in 2002.

Tom enjoyed volunteering in the Holton community. He was a strong advocate of education and was a mentor for students in USD 336. Additionally he served as a past president and board member. Tom was an active member of the Holton Optimist Club for many years serving as past club president. Tom served as a past board member of Holton Main Street, Beck-Bookman Library and Jackson County Training Center. He was a current board member of the Banner Creek Observatory and Science Center. Tom was a member of Evangel United Methodist Church. He was a current member of the DJ’s Sunday School Class and previously taught Sunday School alongside his wife, Deb.

 He married Diane Johnson in 1964, they divorced. Tom married Deborah Kay Obley on February 12, 1994 in Holton. She survives of the home. Other survivors include Tom and Deb’s children, Courtney J. Hackey (Jim) of Topeka, KS, Billie J. Bagley (Zac) of Liberty Hill, TX, Rachel E. Moulden (Blake) of Topeka, KS, Tamara K. Graff (Bill) of Coraopolis, PA, Rebecca J. Martin (Jack) of Holton, KS and Brian D. Cox (Audrey) of Topeka, KS; 11 grandchildren; Joie Bagley; Maggie Jo, Beau and Thomas Moulden; Dylan and Mason Graff; Levi, Jackson and Abbygail Martin and Ellis and Cooper Cox; 2 brothers, Gary Davies (Nancy) of McKinney, TX and John Davies (Louise) of Wichita, KS and his dog, Bear.

Celebration of Tom’s Life will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2016 at Evangel United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Private family inurnment will be in the Holton Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Evangel United Methodist Church, Holton High School Athletics or Holton Hospital c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. To leave a special message for the family, please visit, www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Madeleine “Mimi” Schmucker, age 100 of Brock, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at her home.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law Gary and Linda of Gering; Robert and Carol of Raymond; Jim and Kim of Scottsbluff; grandsons Wade of Omaha; Chad of San Francisco; great-granddaughter Emily of Omaha; other relatives and many friends. 

A funeral service will be Saturday, April 9, 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Brock.  Visitation will be at the funeral home Friday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Order of Eastern Star Service will be at 6:00, followed by family greeting friends until 8:00.  Burial will follow the funeral at Lafayette Cemetery near Brock. 

Memorials suggested in lieu of flowers to Brock Methodist Church, Peru State College Foundation, Johnson-Brock Foundation, or family choice.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.

Merle Francis Noll, 77, of Savannah, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at the Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO.  

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in the Mooney Creek Community of Winchester, KS. Cremation will follow and burial will take place at a later date in the Corpus Christi Church Cemetery.   A rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm, Monday, with visitation to follow until 8:00 pm at the O’Trimble Funeral Home, 329 Main St., Nortonville, KS.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Lung Association or Maur Hill-Mount Academy and may be sent in care of the funeral home.  Words of comfort and remembrance may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Merle was born on July 30, 1938 on the family farm in the Mooney Creek Community, the son of August and Alvera (Schrick) Noll.  Merle graduated from Maur Hill, served in the Kansas National Guard and had farmed in the Mooney Creek area until he retired from farming ; hethen worked for Anacon Foods in Atchison for several years.  Merle was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, Mooney Creek; Pineview Country Club, Atchison; and Duncan Hills Golf Course, Savannah.  Merle loved to fish and golf and dabble in the stock market.  He had been Club Champion at both Pineview and Duncan Hills several times.  

Merle married Mary Ellen Thomas on August 25, 1959.  They later divorced.   Merle was preceded in death by Mary Ellen, his parents; brothers, Don and Charles Noll; and sister, Marcelene Crossland Trainer. 

Survivors include sons; Roger (Shelly) Noll, Brooklyn, CT, Russ (Marcia) Noll, Oskaloosa, KS, Ray Noll, Chicago, IL; daughters, Robyn (Phil) Handke, Atchison, Rachael (Joseph) Domann, Atchison, and Randi (Jim Berwick) Campbell, Colorado Springs, CO; brothers, Daryl Noll, New Orleans, LA, and Rick Noll, Leavenworth, KS; sisters, Joyce Noll Gipple, Anthony, KS and Glenda Noll Moffatt, West Palm Beach, FL; eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  

Wayne Lee Neal Brown, age 3, of rural Auburn, NE passed away Tuesday April 5, 2016. A funeral service for Wayne Brown will be held Saturday, April 9, at 1:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Chapel in Auburn, NE. Burial will follow at the Spring Creek Cemetery near Tecumseh, NE. Officiating Allan Thomas

Visitation is scheduled for Friday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Chapel with family greeting friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given in Wayne’s honor to the family.

He is survived by his mother Cheyenne Brown of rural Auburn, NE; grandmother Wendy Lea Presley of rural Auburn, NE; grandfather Larry Wayne Brown of Salem, NE; step-grandmother Laurie Young of Salem, NE; Uncle Marshall Usher of Auburn, NE; aunt Ashley Vaughn of Texas; uncle Allen Cress of Scottsbluff, NE; grampa John James of Bennett, NE; great-grandparents; and other relatives.

Hall Funeral Chapel of Auburn is in charge of arrangements for Wayne Brown.

 Laura Adams, 94, of Falls City, NE, passed away April 6, 2016 at Falls City. She was born November 24, 1921 south of Rulo, NE on the Iowa Tribal Reservation to the late Jacob and Evelyn (Leary) Nanomantube.

On July 6, 1942 she married John L. Adams, Sr. at Falls City. He passed away October 10, 1979.

Laura was raised south of Rulo and graduated from Falls City High School in 1940. When married the couple established their home in Falls City. She moved to California where she served the war effort by working in an air plane factory. Following her husband’s discharge they moved back to Falls City. She worked at Steinbrinks candling eggs, then at Frontier Homes, Woodings Verona and finally at Falls City Hospital in the Physical Therapy Department. She retired in 1996. She was a member of First Christian Church and the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska.

Laura is survived by her daughter, Vickie Adams and her husband Randy Peterson of Cumberland, IA, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, John, Jr., grandson, Daniel Adams, brothers, Thurman and Wayne Nanomantube.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home with Reverend Fay Ann Blaylock officiating. Interment will be in Maple Cemetery at Salem.

 Mary Howard of Barada Nebraska passed away on April 6, 2016 at the Falls City Nursing and Rehab Home. She was born to Ben and Sophia (Parchen) Kirkendall on Nov 30, 1925 near Barada.

She was married to Junior Earl Howard on Dec 24, 1943 and they were later divorced.

She moved to Barada to run a grocery and feed store on August 29, 1965 after her oldest son, Terry was killed in a tractor accident in 1964. With the help of her 4 children, they ran the grocery and feed store from 1965 until 2014. She lived in El Paso, Texas in 1944 and 45, and in Cutback, Montana in 1948 and 49. She was "Grandma" to everyone and she loved to be called Grandma by everyone.

Mary is a member of the United Methodist Church in Barada, Nebraska. She resided in Barada, proprietor of the "Howards Grocery" until her health moved her to the nursing home in 2013.

She is survived by her two sons, Jerry (Barbara) Howard of Barada; Bob (Sherri) Howard of Falls City, daughter-in-law Bonnie of Savanna Illinois, son-in law Les Gossman of Stella Nebraska; brother Dean Kirkendall of Falls City and sister-in law Donna Kirkendall of Falls City.

She is survived by her 11 Grandchildren; Todd (Laura) Howard of Thompson Illinois, Benjamin (Krystal) Howard of Barada, Terry ( Sara) Howard of Falls City, Heather (Ryan) Picolotti of Sycamore, Illinois, Jamie Howard of Gretna, David (Becky) Gossman of Falls City, Jessica Snethen of Falls City, Jon Gossman of Kansas City, Ashley (Kody) Salsman of Lincoln, Daniel (Tara) Gossman of Johnson, Jenna (Ryan) Schultz of Tecumseh, and 4 Step Grandchildren; Landen (Andrea) Koopman of Lincoln Nebraska, Dustin (Dilniya) Koopman of Kansas City, Karen (Tom) Ehlers of MtCarroll Illinois and Kristine (Bob) Kallemeyn of Thompson Illinois. 

20 Great Grandchildren; Morgan, Darcy, Payton, Anna, Cole, Eryn, Preston, Dayton, Levi, Aksel, Noah, Tessa, Austin, Samual, Owen, Janie, Conner, Eliot, Garrett,  and Henry.

9 Step Great Grandchildren; Cameron, Contessa, Haley, Josie, Andrew, Allison, Beckett, Addisyn, and Dahlia.  

She was proceeded in death by her parents, son Terry in 1964 and Rick in 2013, 2 daughters, Robin in 2015 and infant Nancy in 1946.

Her funeral will be held on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 10:30 AM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home with Reverend Jerry Yount officiating. Interment will be in Prairie Union Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6-7:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

Eleanor Elizabeth (Dick) Mosteller, 93, of Sabetha formerly of Bern, Kansas was born July 26, 1922, near DuBois, Nebraska to Ernest and Sarah (Habegger) Dick.  Eleanor grew up, the eldest of three children, on a farm east of DuBois.  For her early formal education, she attended Rockdale Country School and later graduated from DuBois High School in 1940.  On April 15, 1942, Eleanor was united in marriage to Oliver Mosteller of Bern, Kansas.  To this union a son, Leon, was born.  The couple established their home on the Mosteller farmstead before moving into Bern in 1975.

Eleanor was a helpmate to Ollie, and caregiver to her father-in-law, Amzi, until his death.  For many years she also cared for Aunt Minnie Pauli in their home.  When she and Ollie moved to Bern, she cared for her mother.  It was during this time period that she also helped with the Bauman Catering Service and later worked at the Bern Café.  Eleanor was an active member of the Bern United Methodist Church where she filled numerous capacities. She enjoyed playing cards, especially pinochle.  For many years, Eleanor enjoyed making ceramics, quilting, and tending her flowers. She also enjoyed baking and cooking for family and friends.

Eleanor passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at The Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, Kansas having reached the earthly age of ninety-three years, eight months, and eleven days.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Oliver, in 1984, sister-in-law Pauline Dick, and brother-in-law Norman Peterson.  Eleanor is survived by her son Leon Mosteller and his wife Karen of rural Bern, KS; grandchildren: Ross (Tonya) Mosteller of rural Seneca, KS; Robert (Elizabeth) Mosteller of rural Bern, KS; Karla (Justin) Kramer of rural Seneca, KS; seven great-grandchildren: Lane, Maddy, Lindy Mosteller, Brecken, Latham, Nola Kramer, and Lorraina Mosteller; a sister Mildred Peterson of Pawnee City, NE, a brother Robert  Dick of Lynch, NE; and several nieces, nephews, other family members, and numerous friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at the United Methodist Church in Bern, Kansas with Reverend Willy Banza officiating.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016, at The Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt, Nebraska.  The family will greet friends from 7-8 p.m. at the mortuary.  

Inurnment will be in the Bern Cemetery in Bern, Kansas at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Apostolic Christian Home or Bern Untied Methodist Church.

Online messages of condolence can be left at our website www.wherrymortuary.com

Services are entrusted to Wherry Mortuary-Humboldt, Nebraska (402) 862-2915

Evelyn A. Loyd, 94, of Hiawatha, died peacefully Monday evening, April 4, 2016, at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Hiawatha, where she had been a resident a few weeks. 

Evelyn was born February 26, 1922, at Denton, Kansas, one of five daughters born to Charles and Lucy May Swartz Gish and had lived in the northeast Kansas area her entire life.  She grew up at Denton, attended grade school there prior to graduating Denton High School with the class of 1939.  Evelyn graduated Highland Community Junior College with an associate’s degree prior to attending Kansas State University for a year.  

Mrs. Loyd was a longtime member of the Powhattan United Methodist Church and UMW of the Church.  While her children were young, she was a 4-H sewing leader.  Also a member of Wenger Post #373, Powhattan American Legion Auxiliary; NeoCentury Study Club; Grand Prairie FCE Unit; and the Grand Prairie Club.  She also enjoyed getting together with several ladies and quilting for the Brown County Historical Society.  One of her greatest joys was making wedding dresses for her daughter and grand-daughter.

She was married to Carroll H. Loyd, October 30, 1943, at her parent’s home at Denton.  They farmed and raised livestock near Powhattan until retiring in 1983.  She also drove a school bus for Powhattan Schools for 7 years.  They moved to Hiawatha to make their home in 2001. Through the years, they enjoyed taking trips with the family.   He died July 8, 2013.  She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son Max in 2004; three sisters:  Harriet Myers, Elva Mae Booth, and Mildred Eby. 

Survivors include three children:  Marjorie Loyd, and Duane Loyd, both of Topeka, Carolyn (John) Andres of Hiawatha; a daughter in law Georgia Loyd of rural Hiawatha; a sister Doris Dollar of Tulsa, OK;  three grandchildren:  Matthew (Allison) Loyd of Tulsa, OK, Lisa (Jeff) Meyer of Ottawa, Bradley (Ashley) Andres of the family farm north of Powhattan;   7 great-grandchildren:  Madeline Loyd; Jotham, Josiah, and Elizabeth Meyer; Ava, Cooper and Brentley Andres..

A Celebration of Evelyn’s Life is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at Powhattan United Methodist Church, with Reverend Priscilla Davies officiating.  Interment will follow at the Powhattan Cemetery.

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha after 10 a.m. Friday, where the family will meet with friends from 6 until 8 that evening.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Powhattan United Methodist Church or Little Hands Daycare, which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., 66434.

A special message or remembrance may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com 

Amy Jo Smith, 27, Atchison, Kansas died Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, Missouri.

Memorial services will be Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at New Life Assembly of God Church with Pastor Kenneth Watkins officiating.  Inurnment will follow in Cummings Cemetery, Cummings, Kansas.  Visitation with the family will be Friday, April 8th from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M. at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home to assist with final expenses and may be left in care of the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left at www.arensbergpruett.com. 

Amy was born January 25, 1989 in Kansas City, Kansas the daughter of Earl and Sheri Morden Smith.  She attended elementary school in Atchison, Kansas and the Atchison High School.

Amy formerly was employed with Walmart, Alps Grocery and Fargo Assembly in Atchison.  Most recently she was employed as a nurse aide with Medicalodge of Atchison until her health failed.

An avid cook, she enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, participating in Zumba and spending time with her precious sons Matthew and Michael and her entire family.

Amy is survived by her fiancé Matthew Carroll, Atchison, KS, her two sons, Matthew J. Carroll, II, Atchison, KS, Michael James Carroll, Atchison, KS, her mother, Sheri Smith, Atchison, KS, her father and step-mother, Earl and Sylvia Smith, Lancaster, KS, a sister, Jessica (Joshua) Ballinger, Atchison, KS, a brother Johnathan Earl Smith, Topeka, KS, a nephew, Parker Ballinger, three nieces Ally, Jaicie and Kynleigh Ballinger and her fiance’s parents Darren and Debbie Gilliland, Atchison, KS, maternal grandmother, Margaret Ann Morden, Des Moines, IA.

Amy was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Marie Morden, her paternal grandparents, Jesse and Mildred Smith and maternal grandmother, Mildred Sherwood.

Angela Kay (Bird) Vandeloo, 40, of Atchison, KS died Sat. April 2, 2016 at the Newman Regional Medical Center, Emporia, KS.

Memorial services will be 11:00 am on Friday, April 8th, 2016 at the New Assembly of God Church, with Rev. Ken Watkins officiating. Burial of cremated remains will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Atchison.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials are suggested to help with final expenses and may be sent in care of the funeral home.  Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Angela was born on June 30, 1975 in Atchison, Kansas the daughter of James and Beverly (Moore) McNeely. She attended Atchison High School and formerly worked at Sonic, and then as an associate at Walmart. She enjoyed fishing and her children.

She was married to Charles “Tommy” Bird on March 8, 1993. They were later divorced.  Angela was married to Scott Vandeloo on Oct. 7, 2015.  Mr. Vandeloo survives of Winfield, KS.  Additional survivors include a son: Jermicka Bird, Atchison, KS a daughter: Andrea Katherine  Bird , Atchison, KS, her parents: James and Beverly McNeely, Atchison, KS, maternal grandmother, Mabel “Boots” Moore, Atchison, KS, step-son: Hendrix Vandeloo, Atchison, and step-daughter: MacKenzie Vandeloo, Lee Summit, MO, two sisters: Stephanie McNeely, St. Joseph, MO, and Candy McNeely, Atchison, KS, a step-sister: Tracey Cleveland, Bosman, MT, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Darrel J. Koso, 84 of Rulo, NE passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 at Falls City Nursing and Rehab. He was born on December 14, 1931 to John and Nettie (Flaherty) of Barada, NE. Attended rural school. He was inducted into the army and stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas on 29 January 1953. He served in Korea for 2 years and was honorably discharged 31 December 1954 at Fort Carson, Colorado.

Darrel married JoAnn E. Scheitel on June 3, 1956. They were married 59 years.  The couple lived all their married life in the Falls City and Rulo area. 

Darrel was employed at the Margrave Ranch, Frontier and Commodore Homes, and Sunset trailers. He later was owner/operator of Koso's Kash and Karry. He worked as a painter at Rolfes Manufacturing for numerous years. After his retirement from Rolfes he engaged in farming and raising Angus cattle. 

Darrel was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ, Past Master of Masonic Lodge #9, Sesostris Shriners, Past Worthy Patron of Humboldt Eastern Star Chapter #234 OES and Falls City Chapter #225 OES, Falls City Elks Lodge #963, and Past President of the Richardson County Historical Society.  He coached big girls softball, Frontier Homes baseball team, bowled and liked to play horseshoes. His favorite past time was fishing especially on Table Rock Lake near Branson, MO. He was affectionately known to many of his family and neighbors in Barada as Junior.

Darrel is survived by his wife, JoAnn of the home, son Mic (Colleen) Koso, daughters Christi (Galen) Heitshusen of Uehling, NE, Connie (Chuck) Simmonds of San Antonio, Texas, and Cathi Koso of Falls City, 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Donald “Jack” and Dale, sisters Minnie German, Vivian Walters, one sister in infancy and grandson Chad Simmonds.

His funeral will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 10:30 AM at Zion United Church of Christ with Reverend Fay Ann Blaylock officiating. Interment will be in Zion United Church of Christ Cemetery. Military graveside honors by Falls City Ceremonial Honor Guard

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7-8:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

Duane Joseph Overfield , 53, of Topeka, passed away March 31, 2016. He was born February 1, 1963 at Fall City, Nebraska to Donald Jean and Josephine (Moorehead) Overfield. He attended school in Fall City and later attended Hiawatha High School. He completed his GED in 1981.

He married Linda Torrez at Trinity United Methodist Church in Hiawatha, Kansas on May 8, 1981. Duane was a man of strength, the glue to his family. Many people gravitated to him because he was a down to earth and generous man. He was fun loving and always doing or saying things to make people laugh. He was a hardworking man who considered the people he worked with as family.

He worked for the City of Topeka, Water Department for 31 years. Duane was the Director of Meter Services. While living in Hiawatha, he worked for Wilde Tools and Flair Fold. Duane enjoyed playing pool, barbecuing, and playing with his grandkids.

He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; his children: Lauri Lemen (Tom), Tammy Torrez, and Brandi Duchesneau (Brad); 17 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and his siblings: Dale Overfield, Linda Garrett (James), Rose Hopkins (Ron), David Overfield (Mary) and Keith Overfield. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Jean Overfield and Josephine Beckner and his baby brother Richard "Dickey".

His funeral service will be held Thursday, April 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Fellowship Bible Church, 6800 SW 10th Street, Topeka, Kansas. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be sent to City of Topeka Credit Union, 215 SE 7TH St. Topeka, KS 66603 c/o Linda Overfield.

White Cloud, Kansas native Meredith J. “Jeanie” Idol, 69, of St. Joseph, MO, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, Sunday evening, April 3, 2016.

Jeanie, as she was known by family and friends, was born at White Cloud, July 6, 1946, one of six children born to Henry Eugene “Bean” and Doris Collins Waggoner and spent her growing up years at White Cloud where she attended grade school, later graduating from Highland High School with the class of 1964.  Jeanie received her associate’s degree in business at Highland Junior College, two years later.  She worked as a clerk at the Bank of White Cloud, Doniphan County at the Courthouse, and at Highland College.  She worked many years at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Leavenworth, retiring about 10 years ago.

She married Jerry Idol, June 18, 1966, at the Fanning Church.  Due to Jerry’s serving with the military, they moved around a lot including several years spent at Bean Lake near Rushville, MO, prior to making St. Joseph their home about 15 years ago.  He survives.

Other survivors include three daughters:  Tammy Chapman of Lafayette, CO, Jeri Wilds (Craig) of St. Joseph, Kim Urban (Pat) of Highland; a sister Patty Lentz of White Cloud; three brothers:  Mike Waggoner of White Cloud, Charles Waggoner of Sedalia, MO, John Waggoner of Falls City, NE; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Jeanie was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother Richard Waggoner.

Funeral services are planned for 11 a.m. Friday, April 8, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland, with Brad Campbell officiating.  Interment will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery, White Cloud.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Thursday, where the family will meet from 6 until 8 that evening.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Olive Branch Cemetery in White Cloud, sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 33, 66035.

A special message or remembrance may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

 Elmer Edward Iverson, 75 of Pawnee City passed away on March 30, 2016 in Lincoln, Nebraska.  He was born on November 11, 1940 to Elmer Edward and Myrtle (Parrish) Iverson in Anoka, Minnesota.

Elmer lived in Minnesota for most of his life until 1970 he than married Margaret Halik on June 2, 1970 and then moved to Pawnee City, Nebraska.  To this union one son was born Dan. Elmer lived in Pawnee City until his death.

Elmer attend school to the 10th grade. 

After the death of his first wife Margaret, Elmer married Esther on October 13, 2007.

Elmer worked at Table Rock Lumber and at Campbell Soup in Tecumseh. Elmer was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Pawnee City. 

Elmer served in the US Army in Greenland from 1962-1965. 

Elmer loved to going fishing, camping, barbecues, gardening, telling stories of when he was younger and living in Montana and Minnesota.  He also liked to go hunting when he was younger, playing cribbage, playing pool, listening to classic country music, watching westerns, especially John Wayne movies (Big Jake, Rio Lobo).  Elmer loved to hang out with his family and talking abut his trucking stories.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer & Myrtle, wife Margaret, grandson David Michael Iverson.

Memorial Services at 10 a.m. , on Friday, April 8, 2016  at at Wherry Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City  Register book available for signing on April 7, 2016, from 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. at Wherry Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska. Inurnment at the Pawnee City Cemetery, Pawnee City.  Memorials to family choice. 

Elmer is survived by his wife Esther Iverson, son Dan and wife Evelyn Iverson,  grandkids, James, Jonathan, Jessica, Megan, great grandkids, Jayden, Isaiah, Carter and Colton, other relatives and friends.

Connie Carol Fitzgerald, 79, of Kansas City, MO died Wednesday, March 30th, 2016 at the Truman-Lakewood Care Center.

Memorial services will be 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at the Becker Dyer Stanton Funeral Home, with Abbot Barnabus Senecal, OSB officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested for Alzheimer’s or Dementia Research and may be sent in care of the funeral home.  Condolences to the family maybe left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Connie was born on June 25, 1936 in Atchison, KS the daughter of Loyal and Venita (Thomas) Childers. She graduated from Mt. St.  Scholastica Academy in 1954 and went on to earn her Registered Nurse Degree from Penn Valley College in 1979.  She worked as a registered nurse in Kansas City for Menorah Hospital, Truman-Neurological Care Center, and did Home Health in Kansas City. Connie enjoyed shopping, sports, music, reading, traveling, animals and being outdoors.

She was married to James Fitzgerald in 1969, they later divorced.  Survivors include two sons: Sean (Lea) Fitzgerald, Harrisonville, MO, and Kerry (Tammy) Kirkwood, Kansas City, KS, seven grandchildren, 13  great grandchildren, five nieces and numerous cousins and friends.  Her parents, brother, Larry Chiders, and a significant friend, Jerry Coleman, preceded her in death. 

Virginia Tilton Gordon, 84, formerly of Highland, passed away Sunday morning, April 3, 2016, at Homestead Assisted Living , Leavenworth, KS.  Virginia had been living in Lansing for the last 4 years at Twin Oaks Independent Living.

She was born March 2, 1932, in Highland, the daughter of John and Hattie Gibson Tilton and had lived most of her life at Highland.  Virginia was united in marriage to Edward ‘Francis’ Gordon, August 31, 1928, in Troy.   He preceded her in death October 16, 2013, after being married for 65 years.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, a son Dr. Wayne Gordon, a brother Wayne Tilton; and a great-grand-daughter Gaberille Rizek.

Mrs. Gordon was a longtime member of the Methodist Church of Highland; and the Vanderslice Chapter to the Order of Eastern Star of Highland.

Virginia worked with Francis in the Gordon Construction Company as bookkeeper and secretary until they retired.  She enjoyed cooking, playing dominoes, and bingo.  Mostly, she enjoyed her grandchildren and what they were doing.

Survivors include her daughter Gloria (Gene) Schneider of Leavenworth; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.  Also surviving is her sister Ida (Jacob) McKay of Lansing.

The family will meet with friends from 9:30 until 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland, to go in procession to Highland Cemetery for graveside services.  Pastor Jerry Petering will officiate.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Bellevue United Methodist Church or the Highland Cemetery, which may be sent to the funeral home, PO Box 33, Highland 66035.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. until 6 Tuesday evening.

A special message or remembrance may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Frank McCollum, 65, of Holton ended his long battle with poor health that began with a disabling auto accident a few years ago and ended with cancer when he passed away on April 3, 2016.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on April 15, 1950 and as a child lived in Idaho, Kansas and Arizona.

He graduated from Glendale High School, Glendale, Arizona in 1968 and later moved to Kansas City with his family.  His parents Ray and Frances McCollum predeceased him.

He is survived by six sons:  Shawn (Barb) McCollum, Blue Springs, MO; James McCollum, Independence, MO; Pete  (Taunie) Carskaddon, Broken Arrow, OK;  Steve (Janet) Carskaddon of the home; Jeremiah (Amber) Etherton, Perkasie, PA;  and Andy (Marsha) Etherton of Independence, MO.  He leaves four brothers—Frances Marion McCollum, Circleville, KS; Jim (Colleen) McCollum, Morrow, OH; Keith (Jane) McCollum , Olathe, KS; and Ray McCollum, Holton, KS.  He has 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

 Frank’s sense of humor and love of teasing made him a welcome participant at any event.   Much of his life he drove over the road and told many fun and interesting stories about that time.  He also worked on a cattle ranch in Matador, Texas for several years.  Frank had a great love of animals and always had a dog and frequently owned one or more horses as well as other livestock.  He leaves his beloved dachshund, Spot.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2016 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in the Circleville Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service time. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.  The family wishes to thank his cousin, Janice Lawrence, for her special care, devotion, and assistance to Frank during these last few years.  Frank was an exceptional person and words cannot express how deeply he is missed. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

 

Helen Worrall, age 101, of Holton passed away on March 26, 2016 at Vintage Park, Holton, KS.

She was born August 21, 1914, in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Petro and Antonia (Solowski) Gregorcyk.

Helen’s childhood was spent in Kansas City, KS until the family moved to Wakeeney, KS. She lived there until graduation from Wakeeney Kansas High School. Before moving to Holton, KS August 3, 2005, she lived in Wichita, KS and moved to Shell Knob, Mo during the month of September, 1973 to spend her retirement years with her husband Ralph A. Worrall. She retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in August of 1973, as a long time employee.

Helen enjoyed playing bridge with friends, doing various kinds of handwork, ceramics, gardening, traveling and fishing with her husband. They especially enjoyed fishing in Mexico, Minnesota and Missouri.

She married Ralph A. Worrall on February 25, 1939 in Wichita, KS. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Petro Gregorcyk, October 13, 1975, and Antonia (Solowski) Gregorcyk March 13, 1975; sisters Katherine Gregorcyk, 1910, Josephine Agatha Peacock, May 10, 2010, and Connie Peacock July 11, 2014.

Survivors include her nieces and nephews Patricia Kellerman, Holton, KS, June Hanks, West Des Moines, IA, Claudia Bibber, Carmel Valley CA, Robert Peacock Midway, UT, Sheldon Peacock, Great Bend, KS, Cathy Peacock, Las Vegas, NV, Frank Worrall, Topeka, KS, Linda Rowzer, Topeka, KS, and John Ritchie, Whitehall, MI.

A memorial service will be on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 3:30 PM, at Mercer Funeral Home. Family visitation will be at 3:00 PM until service time. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Old Mission Cemetery, Wichita, KS.

Memorials may be given to Holton Community Hospital c/o Mercer Funeral Home P. O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

Joyce M. Hempel, 91, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on April 1, 2016, eight days before her 92nd birthday.

She was born April 9, 1924 in Kenosha, WI, the daughter of Hubert and Ella (Gale) Pfarr. Joyce graduated from Kenosha High School.

She lived a full and independent life, enjoying her three children, Kathleen (Mark) Armstrong, Muscotah, Kansas; Jon (Julie) Hempel, Lincoln, Nebraska; and Karen Lubrano, Roeland Park, Kansas, and her beloved nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Joyce was a homemaker and mother, touching her family’s lives with her gifts of knitting and crocheting. She was also a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Topeka. Joyce was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Ernst and twin brothers, Richard and Donald Pfarr.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Topeka, with burial to follow in the Larkinburg Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Monday evening at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to Christ the King School or Larkinburg Christian Church c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Robert “Bob” Baum, 80, of Holton, KS passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 at Medicalodge Jackson County.

He was born April 7, 1935 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Ernest Roy and Mary Kathryn (Warren) Baum. Bob graduated from Holton High School in 1953. He proudly served in the Army National Guard for 8 years. He had lived in the Holton Community for over 70 years. He was owner and operator of Robert Baum Motors for 28 years and also owned and operated Sears Catalog Store and Cellar Restaurant both in Holton. In earlier years he worked for Laird Noller Ford.

Bob was a member of the First Christian Church, Holton Masonic Lodge, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Holton Rotary Club. Bob was also a member of the Holton Volunteer Fire Department and Holton Eagles Club. He was on the Holton Football Chain Gang for 50 years, retiring in 2012.

He married Carol Finn on February 28, 1964 in Holton, they later divorced.  He married Norma Marshall Strawn on June 13, 1987 in Topeka. She survives of the home. Other survivors include 3 sons, David Baum (Pam) of Holton, KS, Mike Baum (Ranae) of Topeka, KS and Scott Baum (Susan) of Holton, KS; 3 step-daughters, Tammy Moulden (Mark) of Holton, KS, Monica House (Sherman) of Lake Waukomis, MO and Lisa Strydom (Dave) of Topeka, KS; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Private family burial will be in the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to the Heart of Jackson Humane Society or First Christian Church c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Raymond Chester Clifton, 91, of Tecumseh, Nebraska, passed away April 1, 2016 in Tecumseh, Nebraska.  He was born March 28, 1925 to Chester John and Ruth Irene (Peabody) Clifton.  He grew up near Nemaha, Nebraska and Rock Port, Missouri.  

He was united in marriage to Mercedes E. Kramer on December 29, 1950 in Nebraska City, NE.  To this marriage five children were born.

Raymond was a Korean War veteran, serving his country from Jan. 18, 1951 to his honorable discharge on Oct. 17, 1952.

He was a life-long farmer, beginning at the age of 12 farming with a team of horses.  Raymond also enjoyed raising cattle, hogs, horses, and many other animals on the farm.  At different times throughout his life, he was an usher at St. John’s Lutheran Church, a member of a bowling league, member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and actively supported his children with 4-H projects, baseball, and the Johnson County Rough Riders Saddle Club.  His greatest achievement was being an owner and operator of nearly 700 acres in his farming career.  He will be greatly missed by his family.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Mercedes E. (Kramer) Clifton of Tecumseh, children, Stephen Clifton and wife Carole of Bennet, Scott Clifton and wife Diane of Tecumseh, Sherry (Clifton) Stephens and husband Vern Ray of Tecumseh and Michael Clifton and wife Juanita of Waverly, grandchildren, Steven Bouwens, Laurie Sader, Michelle   , Bonnie Chapman, Nicole Clifton and Timothy Clifton,  Raymond B. Clifton, Cheryl (Clifton) Hardenberger, Shawn Clifton, Kendra (Clifton) Gottula, Casey Clifton, Justin Clifton, Ryan Stephens, Brienne Stephens, Levi Clifton and Alex Clifton,  25 great-grandchildren,  2 great-great-grandchildren,  sisters, Rose Kerner of Tecumseh and June Thomas of Hamburg, IA, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Ruth, son, Bradley, grandson, Nathan Clifton and sister, Catherine Hall.                                              

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Tecumseh, Nebraska with Rev. Jason Wolter officiating.           Closed casket visitation will be at the Wherry Mortuary in Tecumseh, Nebraska, on Monday, April 4, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m.    Memorials may go to the family’s choice.   Interment will be in the Tecumseh Cemetery with full military honors by the Nebraska National Guard Funeral Honors Team and the Tecumseh American Legion Post #2 and VFW #8221.   Online condolences may be left @ www.wherrymortuary.com.

James Daniel “Jim” Foye, 56, of Whiting, KS passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He was born November 20, 1959 in Hiawatha, KS, the son of Delbert “Keith” and Beverly (Potterf) Foye.

Jim attended Whiting Grade School and graduated from Jackson Heights High School in 1977.  During his school years, Jim played football and loved sports.

Jim was a simple man and didn’t need much to make him happy. He enjoyed coon and deer hunting, took pride in farming, and mowing for his parents. He was also an avid KU fan.

He worked for Mid-Central Egg Plant in Hiawatha, BMB/Alamo in Holton, Sac & Fox and Golden Eagle Casinos; Koch & Company, and Crosswinds both in Hiawatha and Wenger Manufacturing in Sabetha.

Jim married Charlotte Jewell, they later divorced.

Survivors include his fiancé, Louise Harris of the home; parents, Keith and Beverly Foye of Whiting, KS; his daughter, Kirsten Patton (Jonas) of Emporia, KS; his son, Daniel Foye (Aubrey) of Olathe, KS; 4 grandchildren, Micah Foye, Grace Patton, Maisie Foye, Preslee Patton; his brother, Douglas Foye (Karen) of Whiting, KS; 2 sisters, Kelly Schulte (Brent) of Auburn, KS and Vicki White (William) of Silver Lake, KS; 7 nephews and nieces and 1 great-nephew.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Delbert & Peggy Foye and George & Dorthea Potterf.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2016 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton with burial to follow in the Springhill Cemetery at Whiting. Family will greet friends from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Buddy LeRoy Bryant, 75, Valley Falls, died Thursday, March 31, 2016, at his home.

He was born Oct. 16, 1940, at Cripple Creek, CO, the son of Sylvan and Maebelle Clark Bryant.    

Buddy was self-employed in the recycling business. He was a member of the Valley Falls Christian Church.

He married Norma Boyd Dec. 18, 1960, at Topeka. He was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Bryant, in infancy, his parents and his step-father, Frank Musa, a sister, Twila Sorsveen, and her husband Frank Sorsveen.

Survivors include his wife, Norma, of the home; two sons, Jerry Bryant, Lawrence, and Scott Bryant, Topeka; three daughters, Rae (Todd) Evans, and Kelly Hall, all of Lawrence, and Tracy Bryant, Valley Falls;  a sister, Star Hummer, Topeka; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, at the Valley Falls Christian Church. Burial will follow at the Valley Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, at Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Buddy Bryant Memorial Fund to be designated later and sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, PO Box 6, Valley Falls, KS 66088. Online condolences are welcome at www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Lois Marie Wilbourn, 79, of Effingham, KS died Thursday, March 31st, 2016 at the Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, MO.

Memorial services will be Friday April 8, 2016 at 2pm at the Becker Chapel in Effingham, KS with Rev Jeff Cochran officiating.  Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison.  The family will receive friends from 1pm to 2pm on Friday, at the Becker Chapel in Effingham, KS.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Cal Farley Boys and Girls Ranch and may be sent in care of the funeral home.  Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Lois was born on Sept. 18, 1936 in Atchison KS the daughter of Joseph B. and Blance A. (Justice) Tull.

She worked as a nurse’s aide for several years in nursing homes and spent most of her life as a housewife and homemaker. She enjoyed cross-word puzzles, word search’s puzzles, raising flowers, and fishing.

Lois was married to David Wilbourn on Nov 19, 1955 in New Albany, MS.  Mr. Wilbourn survives of the home. Additional survivors include five sons: David (Grace)  Wilbourn ,Effingham KS,  Josh (Debbie) Wilbourn,  Effingham, KS,  Troy (Janice)  Wilbourn, Atchison, KS,  John (Fiancé Penny Stirton) Wilbourn, Effingham, KS, and Gabe (Katie) Wilbourn, Lancaster, KS,  two daughters:  Mischell (Tom) Herrig, Leavenworth, KS,  Maryann (Late-James) Murray, Effingham, KS, two brothers: Howard Tull, Farmington, KS and William Tull, Effingham, KS , one sister: Thelma “Sue” Minard, Atchison, KS,  12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and numerous step grandchildren.  Lois was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, and one grandchild. 

 Harvey Frederick, 73, of Rulo, NE, passed away March 31, 2016 at Rulo. He was born July 5, 1942 at Sun Rise, WY to the late Paul and Norma (Simmonds) Frederick.

On September 25, 1960 he married Beverly Barber at Reserve, KS.

Harvey was raised in Rulo and graduated from Reserve High School in 1960. When married the couple established their home in Rulo and have lived there since. He worked for Frontier Trailer Factory for several years and then became employed at Sunset Campers. He worked for the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska for 27 years before retiring in 2009. He served on the Tribal executive committee for over 20 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska.

Harvey is survived by his wife, Beverly of Rulo, sons, Jeff and his wife Michele of Rulo, Mike and his wife Cherie of Falls City, sister, Donna Kelley of Rulo, ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Tony and brothers, Paul and Earl.

His funeral will be held on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home with Father David Oldham officiating. Interment will be in Rulo Cemetery.

A Parish Rosary will be recited on Sunday at 7:30 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the rosary.

Evelyn Patricia Kean died peacefully on March 31, 2016 at the age of 84 at Falls City, NE.

Evelyn is survived by her husband of over 58 years, Joseph (Eugene); children, Kevin, Ann (Mike) Robinson, Mary Ellen and Dennis; siblings, Walter Stegemann and Marjorie Heckenberg; six grandchildren; Luke, Aaron, Molly, Seth, Sarah and Ashley and 2 great grandchildren.   She is proceeded is death by her parents Ewald and Margaret Stegemann; sisters, Mary, Doris Ann, Nancy and Frances, and brother; Gene.

Evelyn was born on Feb 22, 1932 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Ewald and Margaret (Mahoney) Stegemann. She graduated from Ottumwa Heights High School in 1950 and attended Ottumwa Heights College. She moved to Omaha where she met her husband Eugene at a dance.  They were married in Ottumwa on August 24, 1957 and moved to the farm outside of Dawson where they continued to live.

Over the years she and Eugene traveled throughout the United States and to 24 countries around the world.   She was strong in her faith and cherished spending time with her family and their close friends.  She will be remembered for her baking cookies, sewing, hobbies, family car vacations, family gatherings and social time at the casinos. Evelyn was very active in the Dawson St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Altar Society.

The Family will receive friends on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 2:00 pm followed by the rosary at 5:30 pm at the Dorr and Clark Funeral Home in Falls City. 

A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Monday, April 4, 2016, 10:30 AM at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Dawson, with burial at St Mary’s Catholic Cemetery at Dawson and a reception will immediately follow at the parish hall. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Evelyn’s life. Fr. Kenneth Hoesing will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the St. Mary’s Altar Society or the Falls City Community Medical Center.

The family would like to thank Falls City Community Medical Center for all the wonderful care they gave and everyone for their thoughts and prayers.  Everyone’s kindness has meant a great deal to her and her family.  

Olivene Morey Albrecht, 86, Topeka, passed away Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. She was born August 30, 1929, in Fairview, Kansas, the daughter of Harold Connaroe and Ida (Wenger) Morey.

Olivene was a colorist for black and white photography at Maddigan's in Wisconsin, retiring after 30 years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Topeka.

Olivene married Oscar W. Albrecht on September 25, 1949 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include two children, Rev. Aaron Albrecht and his wife, Lynette, Stewart, MN and Dr. Ann A. Reyes, Cheyenne, WY; one grandson, Che' (Jose') M. Reyes and his wife Hannah, two granddaughters, Cassidy and Jessica Albrecht and one sister, Waunita Shoemaker, Topeka.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Maurita Jones and Don Morey and granddaughter, Noelle Albrecht.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 1, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Powhattan Cemetery, Powhattan, KS. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 725 SW Buchanan St, Topeka, KS 66606.