Obituaries

May 4, 2022

May 3, 2022

Kathy’s life began on February 20, 1950, in Wichita. She was the daughter of Garland and Agnes (Larson) Kane. Kathy owned and operated Kathy’s Diner in Peabody. She loved the outdoor whether it was camping, fishing, or hunting. Kathy’s loving family includes her children Tony (Sherry) Paquette of Peabody, and Mark (Kerry) Paquette of Howell, MI; grandchildren Brent (Ashley) Paquette,...

May 3, 2022

Vickie’s life began on May 19, 1924, in rural Grant Township in Marion County. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Oborny) Stika. Vickie attended the Youngtown School in rural Marion County. She was united in marriage to John E. Smolik on September 30, 1946, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Pilsen, KS. Vickie was a homemaker and...

Apr 25, 2022

Bob’s life began on February 21, 1937, in Marion. He was the son of Godfrey and Mary (Vlk) Jirak. He was baptized at St. John Nepomucene Church by Father John Skelnar. Bob attended primary school in Pilsen and served for Father Emil Kapaun in Pilsen. Bob was a 1955 graduate of Lincolnville High School. He served his country in the...

Apr 24, 2022

Twilah’s life began on September 16, 1939, in Chicago. She was the daughter of Chester E. and Minnie M. (Johnson) Hood. Twilah attended primary school in Chicago and graduated from East High School in Wichita in 1957.  She then attended Municipal College in Wichita for two years and worked as a customer service representative for Bell Telephone before she met...

Apr 18, 2022

Twylah was born on February 17, 1938, in Goessel, KS to John and Susie (Buller) Schmidt. Twylah attended primary school at Summit School and then Burns High School in Burns, KS. She was active in high school as a baton twirler with the band, home economics, and she enjoyed cheerleading as well. Her junior year she felt honored to be...

Apr 17, 2022

David was born on June 5, 1943, in Wichita, KS to his parents Richard and Ernestine (Kuhns) Smith. He graduated from Goddard Highschool in 1961 and went on to attend both Friends University and Kansas State University, eventually becoming the first class from Kanas State University to earn a degree in Restaurant and Institutional Management. David was united in marriage...

Apr 15, 2022

Sandra’s life began on January 17, 1942, in Wichita. She was the daughter of John and Henrietta (Pribbenow) Lockwood. Sandra was united in marriage to Floyd Rutschman on August 10, 1963, at the Federated Church in Whitewater. She earned her nursing degree as a registered nurse from Southwestern College in Winfield. Sandra worked as a registered nurse at many facilities...

Apr 14, 2022

Martha was born on October 3, 1920, in Gypsum, KS, and passed away peacefully in beautiful, sunny Mesa, AZ at the age of 101 ½ on April 14, 2022.  Martha married Glenn Henry Fransham on October 3, 1942, at the family farm in Gypsum, KS.  Martha was a homemaker, co-builder alongside her husband Glenn, with the construction of their home...

Apr 12, 2022

Alan’s life began on September 5, 1930, in Osage City, KS. He was the son of Manuel and Helen Coxen. Alan was united in marriage to the former Donna J. Dyck on July 7, 1954, in McPherson. He is a graduate of Kansas University and served his country in the United States Army. Alan was a geological engineer for Phillips...

Apr 8, 2022

Delbert’s life began on November 24, 1934, in Arkansas City, KS. He is the son of Jacob and Agatha (Epp) Wiebe, and a twin brother to Delmer Wiebe. Delbert was a lifelong area resident of Whitewater, KS and graduated from Berean Academy in 1954. After high school he went on to farm and bale hay before he began volunteering overseas...

Mar 31, 2022

Dianne’s life began on January 9, 1960, in Florence. She was the daughter of Delano F. and Barbara Anne (Harbison) O’Dell. Dianne was a 1978 graduate of Marion High School. She worked for the Marion County Treasurer’s Office for several years as a clerk and had been the city clerk at Florence. Prior to working in local government, Dianne was...

Mar 31, 2022

Ardella M. Kasten, entered the Kingdom of Glory, on March 31, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born December 6, 1925, on the family farm west of White City, to Otto and Lydia (Albrecht) Hansen.

Ardella attended local schools and graduated from White City High School with the Class of 1944. On August 28, 1944, Ardella married...

Mar 30, 2022

Tony Lee Greenemeyer was born on January 11, 1966, to David Greenemeyer, Jr and Mary Lou (Clore) Greenemeyer. Tony, passed away with peacefully with his brother by his side on March 30, at Kenwood View Nursing Home in Salina.

Tony was a jack of all trades when it come to work. He started with working as a railroader with the...

Mar 23, 2022

Robert (Bob) Lewis Shinn, 84, was born on December 31, 1937, in Herington to John Henry Shinn and Oma Marie Attebury.  Bob passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 23, 2022, at the Herington Hospital.

Bob went to school in Herington where he obtained his GED. In April of 1957, Bob married Dorothy Baldwin, and to...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...