Obituaries
Clyde Edwin Thrush I
Nov 10, 2022
Clyde's life began on May 7, 1955, in Indianapolis, IN. He is the son of Cloyce Thrush and Candis (Herald) Knowles. Clyde served his country in the United States Army and was a disabled veteran. He was a member of the American Legion and in his early years worked as a mechanic. Clyde is survived by his children Christy Papadakis...
Fred Lee Herpich
Nov 7, 2022
Fred’s life began on March 10, 1935, in White City. He is the son of Fred and Orlena (Kohls) Herpich. Fred is a graduate of Woodbine High School and served his country in the United States Army Reserve before returning home to help on the family farm. Fred was a lifelong farmer in the area and also ran a carpentry...
Vance D Silknitter
Nov 7, 2022
Vance Silknitter was born January 23, 1952, in Wichita, KS, to Grant and Genevieve Almack Silknitter.
Vance grew up with the streets of Wichita as his playground. He worked a paper route and had many pets: dogs, a squirrel, and a raccoon, which he used to tease his sister, Sonya Sue. His pet raccoon, Zoro, would ride on his bike...
James Elmer Barnett
Nov 5, 2022
Jim’s life began on September 14, 1967, at Selfridge Air Force Base hospital in Michigan. He was the son of Linda K. (Tolleson) Barnett. Jim graduated from Cass City High School in Michigan. Jim found the love of his life Kim Wynn in 1992 and they enjoyed over 30 years together. He was a meat cutter by trade and was...
Judy Arlene Hein
Nov 1, 2022
Judith (Judy) Arlene Hein was born October 06, 1941, on the family farm in rural Seneca, KS. She is the daughter of John Bernard and Marcella Ann (Rettle) Rethman. She graduated from St. Peter and Paul High School in 1959. She married her first husband, Anthony Luke Brinker, who passed away on November 08, 1976. She was later married to...
Teresa M Tajchman
Oct 29, 2022
After 94 full years of life, Teresa Mae Tajchman passed away surrounded by her loved ones. She was blessed to receive such Sacraments in her last days to give her family hope that she was quickly welcomed into our Lord and Savior’s kingdom. Her legacy will go on through her 4 children, 18 grandchildren, and 15 (and counting) great-grandchildren. Her...
Tony Humphries
Oct 27, 2022
Private Services. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Tony at www.yazelmeglifh.com.
Miriam S Hawthorne
Oct 25, 2022
Miriam Hawthorne passed away in her San Antonion home, on Tuesday, 25 Oct 2022 just three days from her 97th birthday. Miriam Lee Smith Hawthorne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irving B. Smith was born 28 October 1925 in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was a graduate of Vogue School of Design in Chicago and had been department manager for American Millinery...
Linda Kay Bryan
Oct 24, 2022
Linda Kay Bryan was born on April 17, 1950, in Kansas City, KS. She is the daughter of Harry Forbes and Oma “Midge” (McKay) Smith. She graduated in 1968 from Gardner Edgerton High School, in Gardner, KS.
Linda was an avid reader and never went anywhere without a book. She loved cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs. She enjoyed baking...
Margaret E Wiebe
Oct 22, 2022
Life Sketch of Margaret Wiebe
On August 12, 1926 Margaret entered this world, the ninth of eleven children born to Abraham “A.T.” and Anna (Ediger) Neufeld. Her growing up years were spent working and playing on their farm west of Inman. Many fond stories were told of these years, as she and her siblings learned to live on little...
Roberta "Ruth" Clark
Oct 22, 2022
Roberta “Ruth” Clark was born on April 26, 1939, in Delavan, KS. She is the daughter of Harry and Francis (Filkin) Yakle. She graduated from Wilsey High School in 1956 and went on to study at Emporia State University. She was united in marriage to Robert Clark on June 01, 2002, in Herington, KS.
Ruth worked as a proofreader for...
Jane Christina Makovec
Oct 14, 2022
Jane’s life began on June 14, 1922, in Pilsen. She is the daughter of Adolph and Christina (Stika) Rudolph. Jane attended school at the Pilsen Elementary School. She was united in marriage to Florian “Skeeter” Makovec on August 30, 1943, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Pilsen, concelebrated by Father Emil Kapaun and Monsignor Skelnar. Skeeter and Jane lived...
C. David Ramsey
Oct 8, 2022
David’s life began on February 16, 1951, in Strong City. He is the son of David Henry and Zetta Loretta (Hall) Ramsey. David graduated from Strong City High School in 1969 and continued his education at Flint Hills Technical School in Emporia. After Flint Hills, David went onto Emporia State University where he eventually earned his Master’s Degree in Education....
Bradley Wayne Turk
Oct 2, 2022
Brad’s life began on September 23, 1954, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Marion. He is the son of Gilbert and Phyllis (Allen) Turk. Brad is 1973 graduate of Marion High School, and he served his country in the United States Navy, serving aboard the USS South Carolina, where he was the captain’s personal barber. Brad was an original plank owner...
Ilo Valjean Mosiman
Oct 2, 2022
Ilo’s life began on April 25, 1935, in rural Wauneta, Nebraska. She is the daughter of Frank and Florence (Adamson) Maris. Ilo was a graduate of Wauneta High School and was united in marriage to Wayne Mosiman on April 25, 1960, at the Eden Missionary Church in Wauneta. Ilo was a beloved member of the Whitewater Community Church and participated...
Jon Marvin Friesen
Sep 29, 2022
Jon's life began on January 20, 1967, in Dallas, Oregon. He is the son of Orley and Karen (Garrison)Friesen. Jon is a graduate of Hillsboro High School. He was united in marriage to Dawn Jenkins on September 7, 1999, in Salina. Jon was employed at Pizza Hut in Herington for many years and loved his job. He truly never met...
Karen Frances Ehrlich
Sep 24, 2022
Karen’s life began on August 14, 1945, in Herington. She is the daughter of Alfred and Darlene (Helbach) Sondergard. Karen was a 1963 graduate of Centre High School. She worked for the Extension Office in Marion for several years and later as an engineering tech for KDOT. Karen was united in marriage to Robert Ehrlich on June 16, 1979, at...
Mary Alice Blythe
Sep 22, 2022
Mary's life began on December 20, 1931, in Sabetha, Kansas. She was the daughter of Robert Frederick and Lucy (Payne) Leuze. Mary was a 1949 graduate of Denver East High School and attended college at the University of Denver. She was united in marriage to Benjamin Junior Blythe on June 6, 1950, in Parkerville, Kansas. Mary was a homemaker but...
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