Obituaries
Cesar Lopez Ramirez
Aug 20, 2021
Cesar’s life began on January 8, 2004, the son of Cesar Octavio Meda and Abigail (Ramirez Martinez) Lopez-Ramirez in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was a senior at Remington High School and was attending school in Newton to be a welder. He enjoyed playing football in his early years, welding school, and hoped to work with his father someday.
His loving...
Terry Lee Clopton
Aug 19, 2021
Terry’s life began on June 3, 1952, the son of George “Keith” and Melba Lorraine (Bowers) Clopton in Eureka, Kansas. He graduated from Eureka High School, Class of 1970.
He was an electrician and worked for Bill’s Electric. He loved his family and enjoyed going to the lake, boating, fishing and dancing. His loving family includes his children, Jason Clopton...
Dennis Leslie Mascareno
Aug 18, 2021
Dennis’ life began on November 15, 1954, the son of Santiago “Sandy” and Constance “Connie” Marie (Bargas) Mascareno in Herington, Kansas. He graduated from Herington High, Class of 1972. Dennis was disabled from a car accident when he was 17 years old. He worked for the railroad and also put together boxes for a clothing store in Herington. He loved...
Charlene Francis Guillot
Aug 18, 2021
Charlene Francis Guillot passed away peacefully, into her Savior’s loving arms on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the age of 86. Mrs. Guillot was born on February 25, 1935 the daughter of Charles and Juanita Kay (Morris) Brown. She grew up in Herington, Kansas and married Jesse John Guillot on February 27, 1952 in Abilene, Kansas. They were married for...
Esther M. Bowen
Aug 17, 2021
Esther’s life began on August 19, 1924, on the family farm near Peabody, KS. She was the daughter of Granville and Sylvia (Jarvis) Liggett. Esther was united in marriage to Robert Bowen in 1942 in Peabody, KS. Esther worked for many years as a nurse’s aide in area nursing homes in Florence, Peabody, and Marion. She was a wonderful crocheter,...
Dorothy Mae Glass
Aug 14, 2021
Dorothy’s life began on July 16, 1931, the daughter of Harold and Laura (Ketterman) Haring in Atlanta, Kansas. She graduated from Leon High Class of 1949 and married Lewis Glass on November 10, 1957, at the First Baptist Church in El Dorado, KS.
She worked for the Remington School District as a para-professional in 1987 and later became the secretary...
Marilyn Joanne Hiebert
Aug 12, 2021
Marilyn’s life began on October 1, 1936, the only child and daughter of William and Marie (Gray) Reffner in Wichita, Kansas. She graduated from Whitewater High Class of 1954 and married Victor Hiebert on June 13, 1957, at the Federated Church in Whitewater.
Marilyn worked at Friendly Acres in Newton, and then at Wheat State Manor for 35 years in...
Ronald Lee Dies Sr
Aug 11, 2021
Ronald’s life began on July 1, 1948, the son of Jacob and Hulda (May) Dies in Hillsboro, Kansas. He graduated in 1966 from the last graduating class in Lehigh and married Ruthann Elliott on March 1, 1984, in Hutchinson, Kansas.
He worked at Agco for 13 years as a Quality Assurance Technician. He also worked in construction for 30 years...
Diann Marie Wainwright
Aug 8, 2021
Diann Marie Wainwright, 38, of Alta Vista, Kansas, died August 8, 2021 at the Morris County Hospital.
Diann was born on October 23, 1982 the daughter of Dennis Wainwright and Wanda (Wilkerson) Timm. She was born at the Morris County Hospital, although her initial birth announcement listed her as being born at courthouse.Diann was a 2001 graduate of Council Grove High...
Dian Jane Hegle
Aug 5, 2021
Dian’s life began on September 18, 1931, in Herington. She was the daughter of Raymond James and Minnie Augusta (Krause) DeBus. Dian was a 1950 graduate of Herington High School and was a majorette in the band. She was united in marriage to Paul William Hegle on June 16, 1951, in Freemont, NB. Dian worked as a store clerk most...
Virgil "Wayne" Dewayne Wisdom
Aug 4, 2021
Wayne’s life began on October 4, 1951, the son of Virgil and Mary (Barron) Wisdom in Bonne Terre, Missouri. He graduated from Elvin’s High Class of 1969 and married Marie Diane Sands on February 11, 1972, in Rivermines, Missouri. Wayne retired from Raytheon as a plaster pattern maker. He enjoyed his family, old muscle cars from the 50-70’s, reading Auto-Buy...
Dakota James Engel
Aug 3, 2021
Dakota’s life began on April 4, 1992, in Manhattan. He was the son of Larry Engel and Dawn (Pariseau) Bennett. Dakota was employed by Footlocker in Junction City in the shipping department. He enjoyed movies, drawing, working puzzles and animals. He is survived by his parents Larry (Dawn) Engel of Herington, siblings Rocky (Tamsy) Engel of Herington, Randy (Brittney) Engel...
Beulah R Weigart
Aug 3, 2021
Beulah’s life began on May 6, 1928 in Menlo, IA. She was the daughter of Orlando “Lewis” and Myrtle E. (Campbell) Pritchard. She was a 1946 graduate of Hatfield High School in Hatfield, MO. Beulah was united in marriage to Darrell Weigart on January 23, 1949 in Hatfield. She loved to quilt, gardening, crocheting and her cats. She was a...
Gerald Roy Dittman
Aug 2, 2021
Gerald’s life began on February 25, 1953, in Herington. He was the son of Charles and Alice Mae (Diepenbrock) Dittman. He was a 1971 graduate of Hope High School. Gerald was united in marriage to Diana Evans on December 7, 1974, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek. At the time of his death, Gerald was a school bus driver...
Naverta (Nanny) Elliott
Aug 2, 2021
Naverta Jane (Weber) a.k.a. Nanny, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on August 2, 2021. She was born January 9, 1938, in Hope, KS to Viola (Gruber) Weber and Jack Weber. She attended Hope High School, graduating in 1956. She was united in marriage to Dick Elliott on December 9th, 1956, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek. ...
Max Hamilton Byram
Jul 28, 2021
Max Hamilton Byram, 28 of Council Grove, Kansas, was in a fatal motorcycle accident on July 28th, 2021. He was born and raised in Council Grove. Growing up on a farm taught Max how to be a hard worker. As a kid he loved games of all kinds, making art, and just being goofy. He learned to play the guitar...
Miriam McLain
Jul 23, 2021
Potwin, Kansas – 83, retired Goddard Public Schools 3rd grade teacher of 39 years. Miriam grew up in Potwin,and graduated from Potwin High School as the Salutatorian of her class, and also from Butler County Junior College. She began her teaching career at the age of 19 while completing her Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Emporia State Teacher's...
Marie Navrat
Jul 22, 2021
Marie’s life began on August 12, 1925, in Vona, CO. She was the daughter of Henry and Dora Zubrod. She graduated from high school from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Stratton, CO. Very early in life, Marie worked as a telephone switchboard operator before she was united in marriage to Daniel Navrat on September 22, 1947, at St. Charles...
Charles Schlehuber
Jul 22, 2021
Rich’s life began on November 9, 1942, in Goessel. He was the son of Arthur and Alice (Hannaman) Schlehuber. Rich was a 1960 graduate of Marion High School. He served his country in the United States Navy as a Seabee. Rich’s Navy unit built runways in Guam and saw action in Vietnam. He was proud of his country and his...
Joan Dodd
Jul 21, 2021
Joan passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 2, 1943, in Herington, Kansas. She was the daughter of Bud and Edna Iiams. Joan graduated from Herington High School in 1961, Emporia State University in 1965, and received her Masters Degree from Kansas State University.
Joan...
