Obituaries
Sharon Kay Morrisey
Oct 13, 2023
Sharon’s life began on August 3, 1941, in McWhinnieville, KS. She is the daughter of Andrew John and Thelma Marie (Clore) Biehler. Sharon was a graduate of Herington High School in 1959 and also a graduate of Webster College in St. Louis and attended Kansas State University.
Sharon was united in marriage to John Douglas Morrisey on June 22,...
William John Shippy
Oct 13, 2023
William “Bill” John Shippy passed away peacefully at his home near Woodbine, KS on October 13, 2023, with his family at his side. He was born March 18, 1938, at his parents’ rural Chapman farm home. His parents were Harvey and Mary Margaret (Wilson) Shippy.
Bill grew up in the Woodbine community, attending school at Liberty Center, Chapman High...
Carol Rose Burns
Oct 4, 2023
Carol’s life began on February 11, 1937, in Dwight, KS. She is the daughter of Henry Edmond and Kathryne Elizabeth (Pickering) Say. Carol graduated from Wilsey High School, in the class of 1955. She was united in marriage to Gail Chester Burns on June 23, 1957, at the Wilsey Christian Church.
Carol had fond memories of working at the Fairmont...
Margaret Ann Dillon
Sep 26, 2023
Hope – Margaret Ann Dillon, formerly of Hope, departed this life Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Abilene Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 28, 1932, in Herington, the daughter of William C. and Thelma J. (Glenn) Biehler.
Margaret was a 1950 graduate of Herington High School. Following graduation, she worked for Thompson Wholesale. On February 14, 1957, she was...
Toni Marie Svitak
Sep 25, 2023
Toni’s life began on March 28,1967 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was adopted by and is the daughter of John and Cleda (Copple) Meyer. Toni attended Centre High School and attended Brown Mackie College for business. She was a bookkeeper for her husband’s machine shop, and later worked at Machine Tools.com as a telemarketer.
Many remember Toni as the owner...
Patricia Anne Harris
Sep 25, 2023
Patricia’s life began on August 2, 1981, in Hillsboro. She is the daughter of James and Theresa (Modesto) Harris. Patricia graduated from Marion High School in the Class of 1999. She was trained as a journeyman electrician and worked in the refineries. Patricia was an avid reader and her whole world revolved around her son Tristan. Patricia also enjoyed...
Billy E. Alcorn
Sep 24, 2023
Billy’s life began on March 22, 1946, in Pascal, Washington. He is the son of Hershel and Gladys (Bristol) Alcorn. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1963 until 1966, receiving the Vietnam Service Medal. After leaving the service, Billy worked for the Wellington Fire Department, then he worked as a specialist engineer for City Service...
Scott Alan Hebblethwaite
Sep 23, 2023
Obituary coming soon. We welcome you to share your thoughts and memories of Scott on his Tribute Wall.
John William Utterback
Sep 22, 2023
John’s life began on July 20, 1938, in Loudonville, Ohio. He is the son of Noel and Alberta (Wilson) Utterback. John was a 1957 graduate of Loudonville High School and served his country in the United States Airforce from 1961 until 1965 as a jet engine mechanic and Assistant Crew Chief on a KC-135 Stratotanker in the 310th Organization Maintenance...
Michael Allan Frisbie
Sep 13, 2023
Mike’s life began on October 3, 1952, in Salina, Kansas. He is the son of George and Jeanne (Howe) Frisbie. Mike was united in marriage to the former Judy Czarnowsky on May 19, 1979, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Herington.
Mike worked as a technician for Cablevision and a salesman for Aircraft Services. Mike then went to work...
Mary Elizabeth Hartwick
Sep 9, 2023
Mary’s life began on January 24, 1935, in Towanda, KS. She is the daughter of Harold and Hazel (Pyle) Hull. Mary graduated in 1953 from Towanda High School and on June 14, 1953, was united in marriage to Philip Hartwick. The couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this year. Mary worked as a bookkeeper in Whitewater at Roxy’s Florist and...
Steven Allen Ellis
Sep 9, 2023
Life began for Steven Allen Ellis on July 28, 1969, in Hillsboro, KS. He was the son of Velma Ellis (Johnson) and Timothy Johnson. Steven graduated high school in Augusta, KS with the Class of 1987. After high school he spent 2 years in the military. Steven was also a volunteer firefighter for Southern Stone County Fire Department in...
Zola Doreene Esau
Aug 31, 2023
Zola Doreene (Smith) Esau passed from this life to the next 31 August 2023 at Kidron Bethel Village. She was born to Edith Eva (Base) and Lamont Lee Smith at the St. Rose hospital in Great Bend, Kansas on 11 October 1927. She was the first grandchild on both sides of the family. At the age of five she...
Maxine Ann Humbarger
Aug 29, 2023
Maxine’s life began on November 25, 1937, in Wichita. She is the daughter of Elmer and Lois (Sharff) Martin. Maxine was united in marriage to Phillip Humbarger, and they enjoyed nearly 67 years of marriage.
Maxine owned and operated the Mode Day Ladies Wear and Fashion Crossroads store for 18 years. She had many varied hobbies including being an...
Orena Elda Young
Aug 27, 2023
Orena Elda (Albrecht) Young was born on May 21, 1927, on a farm near Herington, Kansas to Fred and Dora (Lawrenz) Albrecht; the sixth of their seven children. On June 5, 1927, she received the gift of Holy Baptism and became a child of God. Her childhood education was at Immanuel Lutheran School, a one-room school in Dickinson County,...
Christina Kay Parks
Aug 26, 2023
Christina's life began on August 3, 1984, in Salina. She is the daughter of LaVerne and Tracy (Stover) Parks. Christina is a 2003 honors graduate of Herington High School. She was working as a CNA at Diversacare in Council Grove. She has worked at the nursing home in Enterprise and in Herington and did some factory work as well.
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Marilyn Joan Anderson
Aug 25, 2023
Marilyn Anderson was born in Hope Kansas on September 23, 1933. She was the third child of her parents.
On September 21, 1951, she married the love of her life, James Anderson. They had countless, wonderful years together on the family farm and traveling the world. In her younger years, it was never surprising to learn that she was off...
Howard Sidney Ash Jr.
Aug 10, 2023
Howard’s life began on August 15, 1938, in Wilmington, Delaware. He is the son of Howard and Jane (Leef) Ash. Howard is a graduate of A.I. DuPont High School in Wilmington. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1956 until 1962, spending most of military service on the USS Dyess, a naval destroyer that patrolled...
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...
