Obituaries

Jul 1, 2021

Gale’s life began on February 15, 1952, in Winfield.  He was the son of Millard and Laura (Parks) Shipman.  Gale is a graduate of Howard High School and attended both Pittsburg State University and Emporia State University, where he was a member of the ROTC.  He was united in marriage to the former Dorothy Penner on May 20, 1975, in...

Jun 30, 2021

Scott’s life began on July 7, 1968, in Charleston, SC.  He was the son of the late Lynn Carter and Cathy (Gerry) Henderson.  Scott is a graduate of El Dorado High School and received his Bachelors and Master’s Degree in Education from Emporia State University.  Scott served as the Superintendent of Schools in Herington KS, Kingman KS, Queets WA, and...

Jun 26, 2021

Joyce’s life began on June 28, 1933, the daughter of Raymond and Thelma (Hinnen) Vogelman in Newton, Kansas. She attended Westpoint one room schoolhouse near the family farm in Potwin, Kansas. She graduated from Potwin High, Class of 1951. Her working career started at the Potwin State Bank and later managed her family farm. She was an Assistant Director for...

Jun 26, 2021

On Saturday June 26, 2021, Carolyn Kay Spencer entered Heaven’s Gate.  She was born Carolyn Kay Shipman on February 15, 1944.  Carolyn was the daughter of Orris and Audine (Arnold) Shipman.  She was a 1962 graduate of Florence High School.  She was united in marriage 59 years ago to Edmond Spencer on May 24, 1962.  Carolyn, Edmond and their family...

Jun 26, 2021

MD’s life began on April 7, 1944, the son of Maurice Dean and Mary Elizabeth (Miller) Shields in Shattuck, Oklahoma. He attended Whitewater schools. MD was a member of the Federated Church, enjoyed facts and history about Kansas, maps, puzzles and collecting miniature horse figurines. His loving family includes his brother and his wife, Randy and Jocelyn Shields of Potwin;...

Jun 22, 2021

Joyce's life began on September 7th, 1941, in Herington.  She was the daughter of Bernard and Gloy (Shipley) Woosley.  Joyce was a 1959 graduate of Herington High School and attended St. John's Catholic School through 8th grade.  Joyce worked as a baker for Mastan’s Bakery and Catlin’s IGA in Herington and the Hays House in Council Grove before retiring from...

Jun 19, 2021

Alfred’s life began on March 6, 1950, in Herington.  He was the son of Donald L. and Ina B. (Swanson) Miller.  Alfred was a graduate of Center High School and served his country in the United States Army.  He was a valued employee for over 38 years at Custom Metal Fabricators (CMF) in Herington as a welder.  Alfred never had a...

Jun 17, 2021

Bud Smithson’s life began on September 30, 1949, in Junction City, the son of Wayne Garvin and Marvella (Burns) Smithson. He grew up on his family farm near Delavan, Kansas, and graduated from Wilsey High School in 1967. On February 20, 1970, Bud was united in marriage to Roxie Bruckner of Delavan. In 1967, Bud began his career as a...

Jun 15, 2021

Jun 12, 2021

David’s life began on January 13, 1962 in Marion.  He was the son of Elred “Bud” Zeiner and Flora (Hoemer) Martin and step father Richard Martin.   He was united in marriage to the former Mary Nault on September 10, 2006 in Herington.  David was a “Jack of all Trades”.  He worked in the oil fields as a young man and...

Jun 9, 2021

Tom’s life began on February 10, 1939, in Marion.  He was the son of Wes and Esther (Sampson) Buford.  Tom attended Marion schools and worked odd jobs around the area.  He was a long-time resident of St. Luke’s Living Center and enjoyed the staff who became his family.  He was cared for by his cousin Eva Smith Grentz and survived...

Jun 8, 2021

Shirley’s life began on October 27, 1935, in Herington.  She is the daughter of Harry and Elsie (Brockmeier) Schlesener.  Shirley is a 1953 graduate of Herington High School and attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School.  She was united in marriage to Keith D. Longabaugh on June 14, 1953, at St. Paul’s Church.  Along with being an active member of the church,...

Jun 6, 2021

Jarold’s life began on March 13, 1938, the son of Jerry Anton and Esther Anna (Essig) Barta in Salina, Kansas. He graduated from Salina High Class of 1956 and attended one year of college at Kansas Wesleyan in Salina. He married Donna Marie McCullough on September 1, 2001 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. 

He was a salesman for Pepsi, owned an...

Jun 5, 2021

Roger Glenn Boelling completed his earthly journey on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Herington Municipal Hospital. He had suffered from several illnesses since January 2021 and was finally overwhelmed by a month-long bout of aggressive cancer. He joins a heavenly band of KU fan family members who have gone before.

Roger was born in Abilene, Kansas but lived in Herington...

Jun 3, 2021

On Thursday, June 3, 2021, John Curtis Hill, passed away at the age of 74.  He was born in Marion, Kansas to Roy and Evelyn Hill on 11/6/1946.  He lost his mother when he was only seventeen and his father when he was not yet twenty-nine.

 

Jack met Lois Lovett, at the age of 21.  They had three boys,...

Jun 2, 2021

William’s life began on February 12, 1963 in Miami, Florida. He was the loving son of Enrique Antonio and Alida (Garcia) Cardonnè. William was a 1981 graduate of Bell High School in Bell, California. He also attended the El Camino Community College in Bell, California. 

William was united in marriage to Roxana Patricia Nolasco on August 12, 1994 in Hawthorne,...

May 29, 2021

Dwayne’s life began on December 6, 1927, in Herington.  He was the son of Charles and Edith (Schuster) Stroda.  Dwayne is a 1946 graduate of Herington High School.  He was united in marriage to Delores M. Bezdek on May 1, 1954, in Marion.  Dwayne was a lifelong farmer and rancher in rural Herington.  He was a parishioner of St. John’s...

May 21, 2021

Rob’s life began on May 5th, 1966 in Wichita, KS.  He was the loving son of James and Carol (Oblander) Hett.  Rob was a 1984 graduate of Marion High School, attended Butler County Community College and served in the United States Army Reserve from 1983-1989, seeing service in Germany.  Rob was blessed with a daughter, Valeree Robin in 1990 and...

May 20, 2021

Janett’s life began on October 24, 1936, the daughter of Irvin and Maxine (Ungles) Coons in Palisade, Nebraska. She married Bill Gene Burch on April 4, 1953, in Trenton, Nebraska. She was a waitress, dishwasher, punch press machine operator and a meat wrapper at Dillon’s. She enjoyed her family and crocheting.

 

Her loving family includes her sons and their...

May 20, 2021

Wilma’s life began on June 1, 1944 in Salina. She was the daughter of Paul and Flossie (Luckey) Taylor.  Wilma was united in marriage to Fred Kogler on May 5, 1988 in Abilene.  Wilma worked as a waitress and bartender for several area restaurants and was an active volunteer for Hospice and Home Health of Dickinson County.  She was a...