Obituaries
Donald Gene Isaac
Mar 18, 2021
Donald’s life began on October 11, 1937 in rural Meade, Kansas. He was the son of Henry J. and Margaret L. (Classen) Isaac. He graduated from Meade Bible Academy in 1956, and attended Grace College of the Bible in Omaha, Nebraska. He met Irene Juliette Siebert at Meade Bible Academy and they were married on August 22, 1958, in Ulysses,...
Mary Elizabeth Enz
Mar 15, 2021
Mary Elizabeth (Stucky) Enz was born on January 23, 1950, to Irvin and Wilhelmina Stucky in Newton, KS—or as she reminded everyone “in 1950 along came a girl so nifty.” Growing up she spent a lot of time laughing and playing with her two older brothers, Gordon and Norman, and many cousins. Hard work was an expectation on the farm,...
Sue Ellen Ash
Mar 14, 2021
Sue Ellen Ash, age 77, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away late Sunday night, March 14, 2021, at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. She was born September 22, 1943 in Newton, Kansas, daughter of the late Ray Allison & Lillian Jeanette (Smith) Cave.
Sue Ellen had worked as the District Manager for Hallmark Stores and the Clinton County Historical Society, where she passed...
Ferrel "Sharky" G. Smith
Mar 14, 2021
Sharky’s life began on March 18, 1965 in Council Grove. He was the son of Pete and Phinetta Smith. He served his country in the National Guard and worked as a handyman. Sharky was united in marriage to Rebecca Plumb in 1987 in Junction City. He is survived by his wife Rebecca of the home, children Leland and Wolphen of...
Patricia Ann Wooldridge
Mar 13, 2021
Patricia's life began on August 27, 1956 in Mount Home, Arkansas. She was the daughter of William Sallee and Imojean (Mitchell) Sallee. She was united in marriage to Dennis Wooldridge in 1994 in Pine Bluff, AR. Patricia worked as a home health aid in the area. She is survived by her husband Dennis of Newton, son Steven (April) Crabtree, daughter Melissa Herring,...
Ronald L Dyck
Mar 13, 2021
Ronald’s life began on April 26, 1940, the son of Elmer and Lula (Rempel) Dyck in Newton, Kansas. He graduated from Berean Academy in 1959 and then attended trade schools. He married Genevieve Grace Penner on October 18, 1975 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Ron was a member of Newton Bible Church, an electrician for Harms Electric and Greenway Electric, and he...
Kirk Greenemeyer
Mar 13, 2021
Kirk’s life began on June 22, 1960 in Herington. He was the son of David “Dutch” and Mary Lou (Clore) Greenemeyer. Kirk was a 1978 graduate of Herington High School, where he wrestled, played football, and baseball. He was an engineer on the Union Pacific Railroad and loved to drive trains.
Kirk was well known for being hilarious and having...
Bobbie Jo Linder
Mar 5, 2021
Bobbie's life began on April 11, 1961 in Sioux Falls, SD. She was the daughter of Robert Linder and Josephine (Avery) Bennett. Bobbie attended beauty school after high school graduation but found her true calling in being a caregiver. She worked in several area nursing homes and assisted living, generally as the cook. Bobbie loved to take care of people...
Margaret Lynn Siegrist
Mar 5, 2021
Margaret “Peggy” Lynn Siegrist, 64, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away March 5, 2021. She was born July 8, 1956 in Council Grove, the daughter of Elmer F. and Doreatha (Glannon) Belt. Peggy married Lawrence Siegrist, Jr, on November 17, 1973 in Council Grove. They had 3 children: Teri, Mike and Nikki. Peggy was well known for her seamstress abilities....
Armelio Del Castillo
Mar 2, 2021
Armelio's life began on July 31, 1938 in Marianas Havana, Cuba. He was the son of Armelio Del Castillo and Obdulia (Aries) Castillo. Armelio was united in marriage to Xenia Vilar on July 24, 1974 in Panama City, Panama. He attended school at the Peekskill Military Academy in Peekskill, NY and later served his adopted country in the United State...
Connie L Warneke
Feb 26, 2021
Connie L. Warneke passed away on Friday February 26, 2021 in McPherson. Connie worked in Topeka for much of her life as a nurse. No services will be held, and memorial remembrances may be directed to the Marion Co. Lake Memorial Fund in care of Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Connie at...
Joshua Barr McIntyre
Feb 24, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Joshua Barr McIntyre, father, son and brother, announce his sudden passing at the age of 43 years on Tuesday, February 24, 2021. Joshua will be forever remembered by his father and best friend Christopher McIntyre, his mother Desiree James, his amazing children, Kloie, Colson and Cayden McIntyre, and by his brothers...
Kenneth J Voller
Feb 24, 2021
Kenneth Jay Voller Age 66 Of Herington Kenneth’s life began on October 3, 1954 in Pullman, WA. He was the son of Robert Bernard and Wilma Faye (Durrett) Voller. He attended college for computer science. Kenneth served his country in the United States Navy from 1973 – 1976. He worked in shipping and receiving most of his career. Kenneth was...
Mary Lou Schaffer-Phillips
Feb 21, 2021
Mary Lou Skinner’s life began on April 8, 1942 to Garry Leroy and Virgie Lemoine (Maltbie) Skinner. Mary Lou was the third of four children and the first daughter. She attended schools in Peabody, Cedar Point, and Florence, graduating from Florence High School in 1960. She married Elmer Eugene Schaffer on August 18, 1960 and they spent the first years...
Marvin C. Obermeyer
Feb 19, 2021
Marvin’s life began on December 22, 1940 in Herington. He was the son of Marvin C. and Esther M. (Wendlandt) Obermeyer, Sr. He was a 1959 graduate of Herington High School. Marvin served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps from 1960 – 1964. He was united in marriage to the former Maureen Hancock on December 6,...
Evelyn Arlene Bredemeier
Feb 17, 2021
Evelyn's life began on July 29, 1934 in Marion, KS. She was the daughter of Clyde Fredrick "Fritz" and Henrietta "Hank" (Conyers) Richmond. Evelyn was a member of the Marion High School Class of 1952. She was united in marriage to Richard "Dick" H. Bredemeier on March 15, 1952. Evelyn helped her husband Dick, with the Phillip 66 service stations...
Brandon Scott McCoy
Feb 17, 2021
Brandon’s life began on July 21, 1987, the son of Scott Alan and Katherine Ann (Egger) McCoy in El Dorado, Kansas. He graduated from Mineola, Texas High School, Class of 2005. He attended the University of Texas in Tyler, Texas. He worked in commercial refrigeration for Kroger’s in Texas. He moved to Whitewater with his family. He attended the Federated...
Leroy H Strotkamp
Feb 14, 2021
Leroy Henry Strotkamp was born on January 26, 1931, at home on the land homesteaded by his great grandparents in 1880. He was the third child of Joseph Henry and Sarah Eva (Olsen) Strotkamp. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at St. Luke Living Center in Marion, Kansas.
He lived his entire life in Marion County, Kansas...
Elizabeth J Riffel
Feb 14, 2021
Betty Riffel departed this life on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at the Legacy of Herington. A visitation will be held from 5 until 8:00 pm, Friday, February 19, 2021, at the Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home of Herington. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Herington. Interment will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery. The...
Todd Douglas Hirsch
Feb 6, 2021
Todd’s life began on September 30, 1963, the son of Bernard and Elizabeth Suzanne (Nichol) Hirsch in West Palm Beach, Florida. He graduated from Palm Beach Gardens High School, Class of 1981. He was a heavy equipment operator for Cornejo and Fremar. His interests included reading, guns, machinery, cars, dogs and he enjoyed fun adventures.
His loving family includes his...
