Obituaries
Edmond Lee Spencer
Sep 17, 2021
On Friday September 17, 2021, Edmond Lee Spencer entered Heaven’s Gate. He was born September 12, 1940, and was the son of Willis and Leoma Spencer. He was united in marriage 59 years ago to Carolyn Spencer on May 24, 1962.
Edmond was a long time over the road truck driver with a perfect over 1 million miles incident free...
Donna M. Rosiere
Sep 9, 2021
Donna (Blaszczyk) Rosiere of Florence, KS. entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the age of 64 years. Born November 27, 1956 at Fort Riley, KS Army Base.
She was preceded in death by her parents George & Joan Blaszczyk and sister-in-law Courtney Blaszczyk. Donna grew up in Wamego, KS. until the family moved to Parkville, MO....
Harold E. Hanschu
Sep 7, 2021
Harold’s life began on August 9, 1935, in Ramona. He was the son of Alexander and Susanna (Riffel) Hanschu. Harold was a 1953 graduate of Ramona High School. He was united in marriage to Thelma (Wells) Hanschu on August 11, 1957.
Harold was a farmer and cabinet maker most of his life. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church...
David Max Branson
Sep 7, 2021
David’s life began on June 27, 1930 in Newton, Kansas; the son of Frank and Laura (Dooley) Branson. David graduated from Phillips University with his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1953, his Bachelor of Divinity in 1957. He received his Doctorate of Divinity in 1987.
David moved to Marion, Kansas in March of 1974 where he was the pastor of...
Ronald Lee Freed
Sep 3, 2021
Ron’s life began on December 29, 1948, in Fairbury, Nebraska. He was the son of Alfred Ray and Arlie Virginia (Hatfield) Freed. Ron was a 1967 graduate of Ellis High School in Ellis, KS. He joined the Army in 1968 and in 1969 found himself in Vietnam serving our country. Ron continued his Army career for 17 years until he...
Eleanor Ruth Wiebe
Sep 3, 2021
Eleanor was born on December 20, 1938, along with twin brother, Edwin, in Newton, Kansas. The twins, born approximately 2 months early, were a surprise to their parents, Albert H. and Bertha R. (Regier) Busenitz, who were expecting only one beautiful baby. Eleanor grew up in a Godly home and trusted Christ as her Savior at an early age. Her...
Charles R Bredemeier
Sep 1, 2021
Charles Robert “Chuck” Bredemeier of Marion passed away Wednesday September 1, 2021. He is proceeded in death by his wife Carole; father Charles Junior “June”; mother Lucille and sister Shirley. Chuck is survived by his sons Charles “Wade” (Chris) and Jeremy (Mari) Bredemeier and three grandchildren. In lieu of flowers please send any memorial gifts to the Marion Christian Church....
Judith Otte
Aug 27, 2021
Judith Otte was born November 17, 1935. passed away peacefully at Sandpiper Nursing Home on August 27, 2021.
James and Roberta Lacey
Aug 26, 2021
James’ life began on July 19, 1938, in Oswego, Kansas. He is the son of Floyd and Anna (Hale) Lacey. He attended Kansas Wesleyan University and was a part of the college football team. James was united in marriage to Roberta (Dains) Hale on January 18, 1969, in Topeka, Kansas. James worked as a Brakeman for the Rock Island Union...
Duane William Biehler
Aug 21, 2021
Duane’s life began on April 8, 1935, the son of William C. and Thelma (Glenn) Biehler in Delavan, Kansas. He graduated from Herington High School Class of 1953. He started out as a brakeman for the Rock Island Railroad. He farmed, and had chemical training with the military. He then worked for the Corp of Engineers at Milford Lake and...
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...
