Obituaries
Jamie Thomas Harold
Dec 25, 2023
Jamie’s life began on August 26, 1967, in McPherson, Kansas. He is the son of Royce and Jackie (Jones) Harold. Jamie graduated from Hope High School with the Class of 1985. Jamie was a hard worker and taught himself how to do carpentry work. His expertise was in Tile and Wallpaper. Jamie eventually became a Master Carpenter while running his...
Jay N Ravenscraft
Dec 18, 2023
Jay N. Ravenscraft, 78, of Whitewater, KS, passed away on December 18, 2023, with his family around. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Ruth Ravenscraft, and his brother Jerry Ravenscraft. Jay is survived by his wife Cindy Ravenscraft, his daughter Cari Schindel (Brad), his sister Jan McAdams (Mac), and brother-in-law Andy Ralston (Kimba). He is...
Edwin M Wheeler
Dec 18, 2023
Ed’s life began on November 24, 1951, in Topeka. He is the son of Edwin M. and Rosalie (Myers) Wheeler, Sr. Ed received his Juris Doctorate degree from Washburn University in Topeka. He previously practiced law at Wheeler and Wheeler in Marion before becoming Court Trustee for the 8th Judicial District for 17 years, retiring in 2021. Ed also...
Kenneth E Vinduska
Dec 18, 2023
Ken was born on February 1, 1945, in Wichita. He passed away after a brief illness on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Ken was a doting father, devoted husband, and a lifelong servant of God in the Catholic faith. He is the son of George L. and Amelia (Neuwirth) Vinduska. Ken grew up in...
Steven M Herbel
Dec 16, 2023
Steve’s life began February 18, 1950, in Herington. He is the son of Charlie and Paulene (McCollum) Herbel. Steve was a 1967 graduate of Herington High School. He was united in marriage to Linda (McHalffey) Herbel on July 5, 1981, in California. Steve worked for the City of Herington for several years including taking care of the Sunset Hill...
Deborah Lejune Navrat
Dec 16, 2023
Deborah Lejune Navrat died on December 16, 2023, at Hutchison Regional Medical Center. She died after fighting pneumonia and heart failure. Deborah was born on February 22, 1952, in Marion at St. Luke’s Hospital to Harold and Maxine (Gillespie) Bell. She was welcomed by her brother Rick and sister Cheri. Deborah attended Marion grade and high school and graduated...
Dwayne D-Dub Moenning
Dec 14, 2023
D-Dubs life began on November 28, 2006, in Junction City. He is the son of Dennis and Jessica (Wurm) Moenning.
Dwayne was a junior at Centre High School and was active with FFA, concession stand at games, and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and fixing things, including lawn mowers go karts dirt bikes and cars.
He is...
Ginger L. Resnik
Dec 13, 2023
Ginger’s life began on November 1, 1944, in Luling, Texas. She is the daughter of Arnold and Frances (Brown) Balke. Ginger is a graduate of Midland High School in Midland, TX. She was united in marriage to Wayne Resnik on November 27, 1965, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newton. Ginger worked alongside her husband in the accounting office...
Anna Louise Harder
Dec 12, 2023
Anna’s life began on September 11, 1920, at Bethel Deaconess Hospital in Newton. She is the daughter of Ben C. and Agatha (Andres) Regier. After graduating from high school and earning a teaching degree from college and because of her love for children, Anna became a schoolteacher at the Plum Grove School. She taught for two years and after meeting...
Michelle Ester Brasch
Dec 4, 2023
MICHELLE'S FUNERAL IS POSTPONED UNTIL jANAURY 27TH AT 1 PM AT CENTRE SCHOOL.
Michelle’s life began on September 3, 2005, in Junction City, Kansas. She is the daughter of Erika Rodriguez and Michael Brasch and her stepfather, Mario Corona. Michelle was a creative, athletic, artistic young lady and had a very fulfilling life. She was a senior student at...
Robert Eugene Kelly
Dec 3, 2023
Robert Eugene Kelly of Marion, Kansas passed away on Sunday December 3, 2023, at the age of 87 at his home. He was born on May 21, 1936, to Joseph and Helen (Meirowsky) Kelly in McPherson, Kansas. He grew up in Florence, Kansas, attending St. Patrick’s Catholic Grade School and graduated in 1954 from Florence High School. He married...
Nadine Koegeboehn
Nov 25, 2023
Nadine Koegeboehn, 91, of Sedgwick, KS passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Azria Assisted Living in Wichita, KS. She was surrounded by family throughout her final days and hours.
Nadine was born March 29, 1932 to Merl and Leta (Brandt) Brewer. She graduated from Peabody High School (Class of 1950). Nadine worked as a telephone switchboard...
Thomas Lee Druse
Nov 22, 2023
Graveside services for Thomas Lee Druse, 87 of Enid, will be held on Saturday December 30, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Kansas.
Thomas was born May 6, 1936, in Marion, Kansas, the third son of Charles and Palma Young Druse, and passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in Enid. Cremation arrangements are under the direction...
Emma Mae Litton
Nov 22, 2023
Emma Mae’s life began on September 7, 1934, in Newton. She is the daughter of Clifford M. and Ione (Schuessler) Stuart. She was united in marriage to Ross Litton on March 1, 1953, in Furley, KS. After getting married, Emma Mae moved to rural Whitewater where they farmed and raised hogs, cattle, and three kids too. She also...
John "JP" W. Phillips
Nov 18, 2023
**SERVICE POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY 18, 2024 3:00 PM FUNERAL HOME MARION.**
PLEASE STAY IN, STAY SAFE AND WARM
J.P.’s life began on March 5, 1951, in Hillsboro. He was the son of James William “Bill” Phillips and Martha Ann (Loewen) Phillips. J.P. was raised in Cedar Creek on the family farm and loved hunting and fishing...
Jerry Weber Volkman
Nov 18, 2023
Jerry’s life began on February 12, 1940, in Herington. He is the son of Wesley W. and Josephine (Koepke) Volkman. Jerry is a 1958 graduate of Herington High School. He served his country in the United States Air Force by enlisting in 1959 and following basic training spent a year on station in Libya and a year in Turkey....
Dale R. Johnson
Nov 16, 2023
Dale Ray Johnson was born on July 5, 1938, to Harold and Mildred (Osbun) Johnston. He spent his school years going to Marion Schools, graduating with the Class of 1957. During High School, Dale joined the Army National Guard. After graduating, Dale joined the Army. One of his highlights was serving in Alaska when it became a state. After...
Rhonda R. Brenzikofer
Nov 8, 2023
Rhonda’s life began on March 4, 1936, in Wichita, Kansas. She is the daughter of Evan and Thelma (Bache) Rath. Rhonda graduated high school with the Class of 1954 in Florence, Kansas. After high school, Rhonda attended Emporia State University for two years, and then united in marriage to Richard Brenzikofer on August 25, 1957, in Florence KS. They...
John Polok
Nov 4, 2023
John’s life began on September 26, 1935, outside of Hope, Kansas on the farm located at the southeast corner of Oat Road and 500 Avenue. He was the son of Valentine “Wally” and Emma Magdalen (Schumer) Polok. All of John’s siblings were born in that home. The family moved to the current homestead on 400 Avenue when John was four...
Veronica "Vernie" A Konecny
Nov 1, 2023
Veronica was born to William F. and Christina (Lentz) Vinduska on January 13, 1932, on the family farm near Pilsen, Kansas. She attended Pilsen Grade School and graduated from Marion High School. Following high school, she attended Sacred Heart in Wichita. Veronica was employed by the Marion Health Department from 1951-1952, the year she was united in marriage to...
