Obituaries
Sheena Kauffman
Aug 9, 2023
Ms. Sheena Kauffman, 53, of Browns Summit, NC passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at her home surrounded by her partner, James Rumley and her two sisters, DeAnna Ouderkirk and Laura Schmidt. Her battle with medical issues in recent years showed her courage in facing life challenges with a smile and always pushing through despite the pain. An...
Glen Lawrence Gronau
Aug 8, 2023
Glen’s life began on March 13, 1940, in Newton. He is the son of Joseph L. and Geneiva Thelma (Gaines) Gronau. Glen grew up on the family farm near Whitewater. Throughout his life, he was a jack of all trades, carpenter, mechanic, heavy equipment operator, and oilfield mud pump operator. Western movies, horses, country music, dancing and fishing were...
Henry Fred Keil
Aug 6, 2023
Henry’s life began on March 11, 1941, in Marion. He was the son of Gottfried and Hannah (Brunner) Keil of rural Lincolnville. Henry graduated from Centre High School in 1959 and continued farming with his family for the remainder of his life. He enjoyed the hard work of the farm, and he had a soft spot for his Huskie...
Naomi Dorcas (Michler) Snyder
Aug 5, 2023
Naomi’s life began on March 18, 1922, in Larned, KS. She is the daughter of Don A. and Mercedes H. (Kenney) Michler. Naomi is a 1942 graduate of Herington High School. While in High School, Naomi was a member of a travelling dance troupe. During High School, Naomi worked at the Herington Cooperative Grocery Store and continued to work there...
Mitchell Henry Day
Aug 3, 2023
Mitchell’s life began on May 19, 1994, in Council Grove, Kansas. From the time he was 9 months old and could stand on his own, he had a ball in his hand. He was athletic and loved baseball, football, soccer, track, and wrestling. His love of dirt bikes started at a very young age. He was told that he...
Maryella Mae Hampton
Jul 29, 2023
Maryella’s life began on August 29, 1938, in Hayspring, NE. She is the daughter of Alfred and Hazel (Moore) Moss. Maryella was a 1956 graduate of Denver West High School. She was united in marriage to William L. Hampton on September 20, 1958, in Denver.
Maryella operated a daycare center in Herington for 22 years. She enjoyed quilting,...
Stanley Richard Wiles
Jul 28, 2023
Stan’s life began on April 4, 1953, in Neodesha, Kansas. He is the son of Warren and Helen (Dannels) Wiles. Stan was a graduate of Altoona Midway High School and earned his education degree at Emporia State Teachers College. He enjoyed a 28-year career as the physical education teacher at Centre Schools and he also spent three years teaching...
Patricia Ann Uhlig
Jul 19, 2023
Patricia’s life began on March 17, 1938, in Kansas City, Kansas. She is the daughter of Don and Irene (Rindt) McCoy. Patricia was united in marriage to Richard Uhlig on September 26, 1959, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Kansas City.
She was a special education schoolteacher for several years while her husband completed his medical school training...
Linda Pearl Britton-Heath
Jul 17, 2023
Professional welder at Hesston, businesswoman managing Chuck Wagon, working for the State transporting children, volunteering for many of Florence community projects (identifying/mapped entire Hillcrest cemetery lots, volunteered cooking and serving and helped with the Harvey House, as well as the Florence Historical Society. Organized and prepared the Florence Birthday Calendar. Linda Britton-Heath was an excellent friend you could count...
LeNae Rochelle Nelson Clevenger
Jul 16, 2023
LeNae’s life began sooner than expected on May 16, 1987, in Wichita, Kansas. She was very premature at 2lb and two ounces, but defied the odds and came home in a Cabbage Patch Doll outfit two months later. Her family called her PeeWee. She is the daughter of Kenneth H. Nelson, Jr, and Dayla (Dodson) Nelson. Growing up LeNae...
Norman J. Miller
Jul 16, 2023
Norman Jon Miller, age 67, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at St John Hospital in Leavenworth, KS. Norman was a graduate of Hillsboro High School – Special Education Program in 1975. After graduating from High School, Norman attended Vocational Rehabilitation Unit in Topeka learning work skills. After completion, he returned to his home in Durham, KS living with...
Christopher G. Costello
Jul 13, 2023
Christopher G. Costello, 67, Banker and Lawyer of Marion, KS passed away July 13th, 2023, at his home in Marion surrounded by loved ones.
He was born November 15th, 1955, at St. Luke Hospital in Marion to Edward J. Costello and Mary K. Costello.
He graduated from Marion High School in 1973. He received his Bachelor’s from Wichita State...
W. Scott Farley
Jul 12, 2023
William "Scott" Farley passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023, at the age of 74. Born on August 23, 1948, to James and Barbara (Gaston) Farley in Newton, Kansas. Scott was known for his jovial spirit and fondness for good conversation.
Scott graduated from Florence High School and later earned a bachelor’s degree from Wichita State University, demonstrating an inherent...
Irene Evelyn Parrish
Jul 10, 2023
Irene Parrish, servant of the Almighty God and lover of Lord Jesus Christ, left this earthly body on July 10, 2023.
She is now united with her nuclear Gehrke family, her husband of 57 years Leslie, and all her brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the world.
She was filled with unspeakable joy and set about her duties on...
Cindy Dian Floyd
Jul 6, 2023
Cindy’s life began on March 7, 1957, in Herington. She is the daughter of Paul and Dian (DeBus) Hegle. Cindy was a 1975 graduate of Herington High School. She was united in marriage to Gary Floyd on June 2, 1974, at the Presbyterian Church in Herington. Cindy worked for the Herington Elementary School as a teachers aid and helped...
Glenn Juniour Kandt
Jul 1, 2023
Glenn J. Kandt, 92, of Woodbine, Kansas, died at 4:55 PM Saturday at the home of his daughter, Colleen Neely from Chanute. Glenn was born November 30, 1930, to Herman and Sophia (Lawrenz) Kandt on the family farm near the Shady Brook community north of Herington. He had three older sisters, one of which is still living. Glenn went...
Gary E. "Moe" Solomon
Jun 29, 2023
Gary E. “Moe” Solomon, 84, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, with his wife and daughters by his side. He had been a resident at Silverado Memory Care since 2019. Moe was born on November 2, 1938, in Omaha, Nebraska to Edwin and Ellen (Johnson) Solomon.
Moe grew up, in Herington, Kansas where he attended...
Karl G. Jost
Jun 25, 2023
Karl’s life began on December 28, 1935, in Hillsboro. He is the son of Peter G. and Elisabeth (Funk) Jost. Karl was a 1954 graduate of Hillsboro High School. He served his country in the United States Army from 1958 until 1962 in the Army Corps of Engineers.
He was a talented athlete at Hillsboro High, playing...
Milton Lee Fleming
Jun 17, 2023
Milton’s life began on December 31, 1923, in Herington. He was the son of James and Lydia (Strickbine) Fleming. Milton was a 1941 graduate of Herington High School and 1948 graduate of the Denver Art Institute. World War II took Milton to the island of Guam as a radioman for the United States Navy. He was united in marriage...
James "Digger" Walter Schimming
Jun 12, 2023
Jim’s life began on May 8, 1937, in Herington. He is the son of Walter and Anna (Schubert) Schimming. Jim was a 1955 graduate of Hope High School. He worked on the Rock Island, Cotton Belt and Union Pacific Railroads out of Herington. Jim served his country in the United States Army and Army Reserve for six years. He...
