Obituaries

Oct 19, 2024

Denise’s life began on August 12, 1957, in Marion. She was the daughter of Jim and Earline (Perkins) Magathan. Denise graduated from Marion High School in the Class of 1975. She worked as an optician for Dr. Shank in Emporia, Duffin’s Optometry in Topeka and in Texas. Denise was a member of Valley United Methodist Church in Marion. As a...

Oct 14, 2024

Clifford’s life began on July 22, 1945, at Salem Hospital in Hillsboro. He was the son of Ronald G. and Ruby L. (Just) Hett. Clifford grew up on a farm near Marion and attended school at Marion Schools graduating in the Class of 1963. He served his country in the National Guard in 1965 and 1966, until he was honorably...

Oct 14, 2024

Delmer Dean Wiebe was born and given the name Richard Dean Davis on November 24, 1934, at Mercy Hospital in Arkansas City, Kansas to parents Georgia Mae Hugill and Richard William Davis. Georgia died 6 days later from peritonitis. At 7 ½ months gestation and 4 lb. 4 oz., he and his twin brother, Delbert Gene Wiebe, spent the first...

Oct 14, 2024

Paul’s life began on October 2, 1955 in Ravena, Ohio. He was the son of Walter and Edna (Brown) Moore. Paul worked as a roofer, painter and sandblaster on water towers and overpasses for several companies in several states. He enjoyed fishing when he was able and an animal lover. Paul lived a very eventful and colorful life and before...

Oct 10, 2024

Oct 2, 2024

Betty’s life began on September 12, 1939, in Fairview, OK. She was the daughter of Elmer and Inez B. (Jester) Duvaul. Betty was united in marriage to Delbert “Wayne” Penrod, Sr. on August 7, 1959, in Norton, KS. She worked as the library director of the Hope Public Library for many years. Betty was a member of the American Legion...

Sep 29, 2024

Harry’s life began on January 28, 1929 near Herington, Kansas. He was the son of Paul and LauraEtta (Swanson) Schump. Harry was united in marriage to Joann Moore on July 31, 1949. He worked on the Rock Island, Cotton Belt and DR&G railroads, retiring as an engineer in 1993. Harry was a parishioner at St. John’s Catholic Church in Herington....

Sep 22, 2024

Thomas’ life began on July 15, 1956, in Fort Ord, California. He was the son of Donald and Shirley (Bell) Herpich. Thomas graduated from Herington High School in 1976 and attended diesel mechanic school in Salina. He worked for several parts dealers in the area for many years. Thomas worked for Munkres John Deere, Pioneer Sales, Floyd Implement, Straub International...

Sep 20, 2024

Judy’s life began on September 23, 1954, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Marion, KS. She was the daughter of Cyril and Elizabeth (Redford) Reznicek. Judy was the second of three girls, Mary Jo and Susan were her sisters. Growing up in Marion included her Reznicek family roots and lots of family events. Her family moved to Ottawa, KS in 1963,...

Sep 20, 2024

Sheila Marie (Weber) Williams was born August 5, 1969 at Axtell Hospital Newton, Kansas, the first-born daughter of Bernard & Donna (Herzet) Weber. She departed this earthly home on September 20, 2024 at Salina Regional Health Care, Salina, Kansas.

Shelia’s biggest delight in childhood was going to Grandpa and Grandma (Tom & Alberta) Herzet’s farm, playing with sisters Julie & Carolyn...

Sep 16, 2024

Bear’s life began on February 3, 1964, in Marion. He was the son of Bud and Tressie (Miles) Kelsey. Bear graduated from Hillsboro High School in the class of 1983. He had been employed with the county and state road commission, Marion city water plant, drove truck, welded and worked construction throughout his working life. Bear enjoyed going fishing. He...

Sep 15, 2024

Joyce’s life began on September 10, 1957, at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, a place where she would spend a lifelong career working. She was the daughter of Melvin L. and Georgia M. (Vogel) Whiteman. Joyce was a 1975 graduate of Marion High School and earned her bachelors of nursing degree from Wichita State University. Joyce spent over 35 years as...

Sep 12, 2024

Rachel's life began on November 18, 1933 in Hutchinson. She was the daughter of Charles H. and Margaret (Percell) Gough.  Rachel was united in marriage to Marion Toland on January 12, 1952, in Hutchinson and they enjoyed 72 years of love together.  She worked for many years as a secretary for SRS in the State of Kansas.  Rachel and Marion...

Sep 11, 2024

Susan’s life began June 27, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the daughter of James and Betty Jo (Parsons) Stewart.  

Susan graduated from Glen Burnie Senior High School with the class of 1973. After high school, she took a job in the bookkeeping department of The Bank of Glen Burnie in Maryland. 

She moved to Colorado in 1980 and started working...

Sep 11, 2024

Steve’s life began on July 4, 1948, in Herington, Kansas. He was the oldest of five children born to Dewuain and Bonna Jean (Pretzer) Sams. Steve was raised in White City. He graduated from White City High School in 1966. Immediately following graduation, he served his country in the United States Army. Steve saw service in Vietnam in 1967 and...

Sep 10, 2024

 Margie is the picture of a Mom. She is the picture of a Grandma. She is the picture of a Great-Grandma. She truly loved her family and they loved her. She was sweet and funny and never said anything bad about anyone. She believed in God and family. That doesn’t mean she didn’t appreciate a good joke and would often...

Sep 8, 2024

 Samuel Dean Busenitz was born on January 29th, 1963 in Newton, KS to Bernhard E. and Emilie Ruth (Wiebe) Busenitz. He was the youngest of 9 children, born into a farming family that loved the Lord and sought to follow Him. He counted himself blessed to have many examples of godliness in his parents and older siblings. The knowledge and...

Sep 6, 2024

John’s life began on February 16, 1959 in Tennessee. He was the son of Charles and Lottie (Yarborough) Swaim. John was united in marriage to Cheryl Lininger on August 19, 1996 in Hope, KS. He was a carpenter and contractor working for Ander’s Construction. John loved to fish at the Geary State Park Fishing Lake and was always on the...

Sep 5, 2024

Dennis’ life began on November 17, 1941 in Wichita. He was the son of Clarence G. and Virginia L. (Reece) Pickens. Dennis was a 1959 graduate of Florence High School. He was united in marriage to the former Sharon Gaede on June 25, 1966 at the Peabody United Methodist Church. Dennis was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone for 37 years...

Sep 3, 2024

Delmer Robert Fink was born on August 2nd, 1932, to Robert H & Edna Viola (Schroeder) Fink in Alta Vista, Ks. Delmer was a special blessing and their only child. Delmer grew up in the country east of Alta Vista attending a rural one room country school. Because of Delmer’s poor health and extreme Asthma their family moved into Alta...