Obituaries
Elizabeth Jo McRae
Sep 29, 2021
Elizabeth “Jo” McRae was born April 1, 1935, on the family farm south of Herington, KS. She passed away on September 29, 2021, at Diversicare of Council Grove. She was the youngest daughter of Thomas McRae, Jr and Vera “Erma” (VonRohr) McRae. Jo was a graduate of Herington High School and graduated from Emporia State University with a degree in...
Luella Jennie Smith
Sep 26, 2021
Luella’s life began on May 15, 1926, the daughter of James E. and Maude A. (Brenner) Long in rural Butler County, Kansas. She attended Potwin Schools and married Frank Grant Smith on May 15, 1942, at the Butler County Courthouse in El Dorado. She was homemaker and worked with her husband doing carpentry. She enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren and her...
Bryan Patrick Wheeler
Sep 24, 2021
Bryan’s life began on August 5, 1978, the son of Gary Nelson and Lydia Joan Wheeler in Homestead, Florida. Bryan passed away peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021, at the age of 43. He was preceded in death by his wife, April, on December 31, 2020. His loving family includes his mom and dad, Lydia Joan and William “Wayne” Steen...
John Foster Dalke
Sep 24, 2021
John F. Dalke, 87, passed away on September 24, 2021 at Hillsboro Community Hospital. He was born on May 27, 1934 in Hillsboro Kansas to A.H. and Doris Foster Dalke. He attended Hillsboro schools and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1952. In high school, John was active in FFA and played football, and his senior quote was “My hobby...
Alice Nadine Dyck
Sep 21, 2021
Alice’s life began on September 11, 1929 the daughter of Donald and Gladys (Carver) Sitler in Frankfort, Kansas. She graduated from El Dorado High Class of 1947 and married Herbert C. Dyck on November 28, 1948 on the family farm in Whitewater.
Alice was a homemaker and a secretary for 16 years at Missouri Baptist Hospital from where she retired....
Milo Kenneth Kaufman
Sep 20, 2021
Milo’s life began on January 13, 1923, the son of Daniel and Matilda (Goering) Kaufman in Moundridge, Kansas. He graduated from Moundridge High, class of 1940 and attended Kansas State University. He served his country in the US Army during the end of WWII. He married Betty Joan Notz on November 17, 1951 at the Burns United Methodist Church.
Milo...
Ronald Keith Mauck
Sep 19, 2021
Ronald Keith Mauck, 71, was born at Newton Medical Center in Newton, Kansas to Hoyt and Irene Mauck on October 10, 1949. After being taught about God and living for Christ from infancy, he was baptized into Christ as a teenager and faithfully loved and served the Lord the rest of his life. He graduated from Frederic Remington High School,...
Ralph R. Brown
Sep 19, 2021
Ralph Richard Brown, 67, of Hope, passed away Sunday, September 19th, 2021. He was born in Springfield, MO on Tuesday, June 22, 1954, the son of Donald and Jo Ann (Place) Brown. Ralph was self-employed (Wood and More) for over 30 years, semi-retiring in 2016. The majority of Ralph’s work consisted of contract roofing in the local area, refinishing of...
Arlene Jean Barrett
Sep 19, 2021
Arlene Jean Barrett, 93 of Lost Springs, formerly of Herington, danced through heaven’s gates on September 19, 2021, at Herington Municipal Hospital.
Arlene was born on June 3, 1928, in Latimer, KS to William Frank Ohm and Martha Emma Johanna Pegorsch. She attended school at the Lutheran Parochial School, then the school in Latimer. Prior to marriage she cleaned houses,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
