Obituaries

Feb 24, 2026

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Feb 21, 2026

Mark Justin Klaassen went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, February 21, 2026. He was born December 28, 1988 in Newton to Dallas and Gerri (Guhr) Klaassen.

He attended Berean Academy his grade school and high school years. After high school graduation he went to Hutch Juco and received a degree in diesel mechanics. He also attended...

Feb 21, 2026

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Feb 11, 2026

Edna Guhr Stucky was born in Marion County, Ks, on December 30, 1928, the 9th child of Birkholtz and Eva Goertz Guhr. She attended the Sand Creek #33 grade school for six years walking the 1/2 mile from their farm north of Walton. In 1938 her parents purchased a farm near Potwin, Ks, and she finished grade school in a...

Feb 9, 2026

Bill was born in Mercer County, Missouri to Holla and Ruby (Wells) Fitzpatrick. He attended schools in Trenton, Missouri and graduated with the class of 1959. After high school he went to work for the Rock Island Railroad signal department. That job eventaully took him to Marion, Kansas in 1977, where he met the love of his life, JoAnn. They...

Feb 8, 2026

Paul’s life began July 4, 1931, in Newton. He was the son of Ray A. and Crystal (Mossman) Scrivner. Paul was a graduate of Whitewater High School and served his country in United States Air Force during the Korean War. After serving his country, Paul went to work on the railroad as a switchman. He was united in marriage to...

Feb 5, 2026

Dan’s life began in Hillsboro, KS on February 29, 1944, as a Leap Year boy. He passed away after a brief illness on Thursday February 5, 2026. Dan was the son of Joseph and Josephine (Klenda) Kroupa. He was the second oldest of their seven children.

Dan attended Centre Rural High School and was part of the first sophomore class of...

Feb 5, 2026

Marvin Wayne Akkerman was born on May 4, 1931, in De Smet, South Dakota to George and Lena (Spiecker) Akkerman. He passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026 at Sandpiper Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He graduated in 1949 from Salem High School in Salem, South Dakota.

Marvin proudly served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean...

Feb 2, 2026

Michael (Mike) Anthony Tomsello, 69, of Herington, Kansas passed away Monday afternoon, February 2, 2026 at his home, with his loving wife by his side..

He was born February 27, 1956 in Los Angeles, CA, the son of Samuel Anthony Tomsello and Regina (Jean) Marie (Mulligan).He grew up in Southern California and Michigan.

On August 20, 1982 he and Joanne (Jody) Lucas...

Feb 1, 2026

Curtis’s life began on January 25, 1950, in Wichita, Kansas. He was the son of Charlie “Shortie” and Georgia (Hunter) Cole. He spent time growing up on a farm in Lebanon Missouri, but came back to Kansas and graduated from Haysville High school in 1968. After high school he joined the army and was a decorated military police officer that...

Jan 28, 2026

Leslie Samuel Weller was born to Samuel and Vanita (Cunningham) Weller on August 29, 1926 at the family’s rural home north of Americus, KS. He attended a country school, District 72, then graduated from the Americus High School in 1944. He had to have his father sign permission for him to enlist in the Navy. He was sent to Virginia...

Jan 26, 2026

Richard’s (Rick’s) life began on March 2, 1938, in El Monte, CA. He passed away on January 26, 2026, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Rick was the son of Marcellous Newton Ott and Lela Mae Richardson. His mother passed away a few months after his birth and he was raised by his father and stepmother Francis Louise (Albin) Ott in Sabetha,...

Jan 24, 2026

Barbara’s life began February 18, 1955, in Herington. She was the daughter Donald and Donna (Oesterreich) Jacobs. Barbara was a 1973 graduate of Herington High School. She had worked as a school bus aid in Herington Schools and various jobs in the service industry. Barbara loved her Lord and Savior Jesus with all her heart and shared her love of...

Jan 24, 2026

Amanda’s life began December 28, 1987, in Salina. She is the daughter of Timothy Adam and Myra (Lietz) Adam. Amanda was a 2007 graduate of Herington High School. She had been employed by Salina Regional Medical Center, McPherson Hospital, and area nursing homes in housekeeping. Amanda enjoyed shopping, getting out of the house and listening to her music. She is...

Jan 24, 2026

Roy’s life began August 17, 1961, in St. Charles, MO. He was the son of Denver and Gail Ann (Payne) Oliver. He was a 1980 graduate of White City High School. Roy was united in marriage to Vicky Luyster on August 12, 1982, in Council Grove. He was an auto mechanic by trade and was an avid dirt track racer....

Jan 23, 2026

Jessie L. Timm 77, died January 23, 2026, at Aldersgate Assisted Living in Topeka, Kansas. He was born October 30, 1948, the son of Walter and Irene Timm .Jessie was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Shady Brook Woodbine, Kansas. He grew up in the Woodbine community. He attended grade school at Woodbine Kansas. He graduated from Hope High...

Jan 21, 2026

Jan 17, 2026

Larry’s life began on December 13, 1940, in Beloit. He was the son of John and Cleo (Wilson) Loomis, living on a farm near Ionia. Larry was a 1959 graduate of Jewell High School where he participated in all sports. Larry attended Kansas State University, pitching for the Wildcats, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering....