Obituaries
Norene Joy Klos
Mar 22, 2022
Norene Joy Klos was born on November 22, 1948, in Herington to Harry Adam and Cora Ashwell. Norene passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on March 22, 2022, at Hilltop Lodge Health and Rehab in Beloit, KS.
Besides the last 12 years, Norene was a lifelong resident of Herington, graduating with the class of 1966. Norene spent...
Verna M. Harder
Mar 20, 2022
Verna M. Harder, 86, of Newton passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, March 20,2022.
Verna was born Verna Mae Chapple to George Harold Chapple and Anna Mary (Sommerfeld) Chapple on September 18, 1935. Her parents preceded her in death. Verna was preceded in death by Carroll L. Harder, her husband of 55 years. Verna is survived by sons...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Louise Hett
Mar 18, 2022
Jackie’s life began on March 20, 1928, in Enid, OK. She was the daughter of John and Blanche (Ware) Manuel. Jackie graduated from Peabody High School in 1946. That summer, on July 20, Jackie was united in marriage to Walter Hett at her parents’ home outside of Peabody, KS. Jackie and Walt then settled east of Marion where they ran their...
Laura Olsen
Mar 17, 2022
Laura Olsen, 100, of Herington, KS passed away peacefully on March 17, 2022, at Herington Municipal Hospital. She was born on July 21, 1921, in Ramona, to Reinhart Beisel and Emma Kuether.
Laura spent her whole life in the Ramona and Herington area, she was a graduate of the class of 1939 from Herington High School. Then on October 29,...
Helen Fay Sorenson
Mar 16, 2022
Helen Fay Sorenson, 80, of Herington Kansas, passed away peacefully at Menorah Medical Center, in Overland Park on March 16, 2022. She was born on August 30, 1941 to Paul and Ida Schlesener in Herington, and was baptized into her faith on September 21, 1941.
Helen lived in Herington her entire life. She attended parochial and public schools, and graduated...
Francisca Zenaida De La Rosa
Mar 11, 2022
Francisca’s life began on September 17, 1928, in Matanzas, Cuba. She is the third of five children born to Luis and Julia (Medina) Castillo. She received a degree in accounting and went on to work for a business in Cuba in that field. Francisca married Orlando De La Rosa in April of 1957. Two girls were born into this relationship....
Kathryn Ann Armstrong
Mar 9, 2022
Kathryn Ann (Park) Armstrong was born on Tuesday, April 4, 1939 to Willard Grant (Bill) Park and Edith (Caress) Park at the Stubenhofer Home in Strong City, Kansas. Kathryn grew up south of Clements, Kansas with her sister Mildred and brother Bill. At the young age of 4 ½ she lost her mother. After the loss of their mother they...
Lawrence Edward Oyer
Mar 9, 2022
“Larry” Oyer, 95, passed from this earth on March 9, 2022 and is now in heaven with his Lord and Savior.
Lawrence was born in the Concord Community in Ford County, near Dodge City, Kansas. Lawrence attended schools in Dodge City, Jetmore, Ness City, Gem, and in 1945, graduated from high school in Greensburg, Kansas. He received his BA...
Lonnie Lee Buller
Mar 6, 2022
Lonnie’s life began on February 9, 1949, in the town of Goessel, Kansas. He was the son of Leo J. and Luanna Mae (Wedel) Buller. Lonnie graduated from Moundridge High School in 1968. Lonnie was united in marriage to Carol Kay (Crowell) on May 17, 1980, in Douglass, Kansas.
For thirty-five years, Lon was the Emergency Management Coordinator for Harvey...
Rebecca Ann Hargrove
Mar 6, 2022
Rebecca’s life began on Thursday, March 29, 1951. She was born in Strong City and brought home to Cedar Point, Kansas where she spent the first five months of her life. She was the daughter of William and Betty (Williams) Pinkston. Rebecca was united in marriage to Robert Hargrove on Sunday, October 21, 1973, in Wichita, Kansas. She was an...
Cynthia Kay Barrett
Mar 6, 2022
Cynthia’s life began on August 31, 1955, in Sioux City, Iowa. She was the daughter of Dale and Eunice (Boyer) Christensen. Cynthia was a 1973 graduate of Marion High School and attended Flint Hills Technical College. She spent much of her adult life serving others, including working at Marion Assisted Living, caring for the elderly in their homes, and preparing...
Cynthia Barrett SERVICE
Mar 6, 2022
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Arlen Keith Allison
Mar 3, 2022
Keith’s life began on November 13, 1931, in McPherson, KS. He was the son of Ivan and Lydia (Chapin) Allison. Keith served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War years of 1953 – 1955 when he was released from the service to begin studying at McPherson College. Keith earned a degree in music at McPherson College,...
James "Terry" Hilliard
Feb 25, 2022
Terry’s life began on December 11, 1947, in Newbern, TN. He was the son of James Earl and Elizabeth (Featherston) Hilliard. Terry was a graduate of Newbern High School and attended the University of Tennessee at Martin. He joined the United States Air Force after leaving college and served his country as Sargent in the Air Force. Terry was united...
Daniel "Dan" Ludwig
Feb 22, 2022
Dan’s life began on December 12, 1958, in Marion. He was the son of Ronald “Bunk” and Kathleen (Taylor) Ludwig. He was a 1976 graduate of Marion High School where he played defensive end on the football team. Dan went on to Butler County Community College and started on the football team at Butler as a defensive end. Dan was...
Mabel Patterson
Feb 17, 2022
For 102 years the people who knew and loved her were blessed by Mabel’s presence on this earth. Mabel Erline Patterson passed from this life on February 17, 2022 in Kearney with family by her side.Private family graveside services will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery in Florence, KS. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at...
Melanie Jo Nuss
Feb 16, 2022
Melanie Jo Nuss, 64, of Herington passed away Peacefully on February 16, 2022, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. She was born February 18, 1957, in Herington to Charles Herbel and Pauline McCollum.
Melanie lived her whole life in Herington, graduating from Herington High School with the class of 1975. On July 6, 1974, she married the love...
Robert P. Craft
Feb 16, 2022
Rob’s life began on August 31, 1957, in Winfield. He was the son of Norman L. and Joyce L. (Price) Craft. Rob was a 1975 graduate of Clay Center High School where he played several sports, especially football. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1976 and upon his return from boot camp, Rob married the love of his...
Robert Earl Morse
Feb 13, 2022
Robert E. Morse passed away February 13, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Marion, Kansas. Robert was the son of Earl and Hattie (Klenk)Morse of Marion. He was born February 26, 1941, in Hillsboro. Robert attended school in Marion. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his brothers Paul (Elaine) Morse of Marion, and John...
Mary "Sue" Cameron
Feb 10, 2022
Mary “Sue” Cameron, 79, of Marion, Kansas, died Thursday, February 10, 2022, in Marion. Sue was born the daughter of John C and Louise M Bell on January 02, 1943, in Milwaukee, WI. Sue graduated from St Mary’s of the Plains University with a Bachelor of Nursing. She worked in the nursing field for many years which included working at...
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