Obituaries
Robert Harlan Kickhaefer
May 26, 2024
Bob’s life began on February 13, 1943, on the family farm as the youngest son born to Ewaldt and Lizzie (Schlesener) Kickhaefer. He was baptized March 24, 1943, at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, Shadybrook, KS. He was confirmed April 14, 1957. His sponsors were Harvey Kickhaefer, Maxine Poufal and Dale Schlesener. Bob was a graduate of Woodbine High School in...
Andera Valentina Allmond
May 23, 2024
Andera “Andi” Valentina (Newton) Allmond of El Dorado, Kansas breathed her last on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the age of 53. She was born to Ira and Willa Dean Newton on November 2, 1970. Andi was married to Wayne Allmond on July 4, 1990 in Wichita, Kansas. Andi loved the sunshine, having a good tan, spending time outdoors, and...
Glenda Lee (Koch) Taylor
May 23, 2024
Glenda Lee Koch Taylor was born to Frederick “Fritz” Carl Koch and Hope Louise (Patton) Koch on December 13, 1933 near the Elk Community in rural Chase County, Kansas. She passed away at Wesley Hospital on May 23, 2024.
In her early childhood, Granddad lost their farm during the depression and the family moved to Florence, Kansas where mom spent her...
Charles William Meisinger
May 15, 2024
Charles’ life began on September 19, 1938, in Marion. He was the son of William Menno Meisinger and Nila K. (Schlotthauer) Meisinger. He graduated from Marion High School in 1956 and earned a bachelor's degree at Kansas State University in Electrical Engineering. Charles served his country in the United States Navy from 1961 through 1965 as a radioman. Charles worked...
Joan Erxleben
May 14, 2024
Joan (Adams) Erxleben passed away at Homestead Assisted Living, El Dorado, Kansas. She was born to Albert (1917-2004) and Martha (Nowak) Adams on December 25, 1942, in Hastings, NE.
Joan grew up in Hastings, NE, graduating from Hastings High School in 1961. After high school, she put herself through beauty school, something she had always wanted to do. She was united...
Norma Jean Woerz
May 9, 2024
Norma’s life began on October 13, 1929, in Marion. She was the daughter of Claude and Vera (Thomas) Province. She is a graduate of Marion High School in 1947 and worked briefly as a telephone operator before she was married. Norma was united in marriage to Harold Woerz on March 27, 1949, in Marion. She was a lifelong...
Evelyn Ann Penner
May 8, 2024
Evelyn Ann (Voth) Penner was born to John and Linda (Graber) Voth on September 11, 1931 in Moundridge, Kansas. She was the first of 15 children born in the Voth family.
Along with her siblings, Evelyn lived on the family farm; as a part of the family, each family member had a part to play. Evie’s most-remembered daily responsibilities were milking...
Delores Yvette Granzow
May 7, 2024
Delores’ life began on June 18, 1931, in Herington. She was the daughter of Clarence J. “Jake” Schneider and Alice L. (Hedburg) Schneider. Delores attended school in Herington and a member of the Class of 1949. She was united in marriage to Wallace D. “Bill” Granzow on September 20, 1948, at the United Methodist Church in Herington.
Delores went to work...
Cheryl Fay Utech
May 5, 2024
Cheryl’s life began on March 18, 1947, in Salina, Kansas. She was the daughter of Jesse V. and Margaret E. (Burk) Downs. She met James C. Utech while working in Salina, Kansas. They married on December 15, 1979, at St. Paul Lutheran Church at Herington. Survivors include her husband, James C. Utech; children, Kimberly Splawn (Robert), of New Strawn, KS,...
Raymond "Sam" Harold Schwemmer
May 4, 2024
Sam’s life began on August 10, 1932, in Wiley, Colorado. He was the son of Harry and Amanda (Hamm) Schwemmer. Sam was a 1950 graduate of Towanda High School. He attended Wichita Business College in September of 1950. Sam served his country in the United States National Guard starting in 1948 until his honorable discharge as Captain in 1967. He...
Elizabeth Marie Bowlin
May 1, 2024
Elizabeth Marie (Mosiman) Bowlin passed from this world to her Heavenly home on May 1, 2024, at the age of 95.. Elizabeth (Betty) was born to John and Marie (Mueller) Mosiman on February 18, 1929 at Bethel Deaconess Hospital in Newton, Kansas. Betty grew up in the Furley community with her parents and seven brothers. Being the only girl, she...
Dona L McDonald
Apr 29, 2024
Dona Lloydine (Galutia) Jensen-McDonald, 95, died April 29, 2024 in Abilene, KS. She was born in Barclay Township in Osage County, Kansas on November 22, 1928 to Lloyd Russell Galutia and Inez Thrush Galutia. From this marriage came three more children, Bill, Dale and Joycelyn. They grew up in Quenemo, KS.
Lloydine and husband Merle Jensen, also of Quenemo, resided in...
Burma Schlesener Hanschu
Apr 28, 2024
Burma I. (Schlesener) Hanschu died on April 28, 2024, at her home in Herington, Kansas. She was born at home on the farm, north of Hope, Kansas on May 26, 1925. Burma attended Maple Grove School through 8th grade. When her brother Marvin died, she left school to help on the family farm. Burma later attended Hope School, and again...
Brigitte Ursula Wendell
Apr 27, 2024
Brigitte’s life began on August 26, 1946, in Coburg, Germany. She was the daughter of Arthur and Marie (Truckenbrodt) Kieser. She was united in marriage to Max Wendell on December 27, 1993, at the Hope United Methodist Church.
Brigitte was the owner of the Woodbine Café for over 30 years. She was an excellent cook and loved sharing her food with...
Rosalie "Rose" Kay Stimac-Schlesener
Apr 26, 2024
Rose’s life began on August 9, 1951, in Kansas City, KS. She was the daughter of George A. and Rowena (Brillhart) M. Reising. Rose attended Catholic grade school in Kansas City, graduating from Bishop Ward in 1969, and graduated from St. Margaret’s School of Nursing in 1972.
She was united in marriage to John A. Stimac on August 10, 1974, at St....
Henry "Hank" Harvey Berg
Apr 26, 2024
Henry Harvey (Hank) Berg was born in Marion, Kansas on January 21, 1949 to Harold and Dorothy (Smith) Berg. He passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Halstead Health and Rehab. He had been ill for several months.
Henry attended school in Newton, Kansas. He mowed lawns for several years, and then held several custodial positions in Newton, before...
Florence Bertha White
Apr 26, 2024
Florence’s life began on March 13, 1923, in Lincolnville. She was the daughter of John and Emma (Behn) Rindt. Florence graduated from high school in Lincolnville. She was united in marriage to Wesley Ward White on September 6, 1943, in Wichita.
As a young lady, Florence worked for Mobil Travelers and Farm Machinery. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran...
William Leroy Hampton, Jr.
Apr 25, 2024
Bill’s life began on April 17, 1934, in Grymn, TX. He was the son of William L. Hampton, Sr, and Mildred Rachel (Howard) Hampton. Bill attended school in Denver where he met his wife Maryella (Moss) Hampton and they were married on September 20, 1958, in Denver. He was a painting contractor and a member of the painter’s union until...
Alice Marie Peterson
Apr 24, 2024
Alice Marie (Laudemann) Peterson was born February 6, 1923, at rural Woodbine, the daughter of Henry and Bertha (Rohloff) Laudemann. She was baptized on February 18, 1923, at Immanuel Lutheran, Shadybrook and confirmed on May 10, 1937, at St. John’s Lutheran Rural White City. She attended parochial school at St. John’s Lutheran and Baxter School, west of White City. As...
