Obituaries
William "Jerry" Gerald Higgins
Apr 6, 2020
Jerry Higgins passed away April 6th in Marion. Jerry was always proud that he lived his entire life in (or very near to) Marion County. He traveled the world and saw many exciting places and had wonderful adventures but to Jerry, Marion really was the best place he’d seen. Jerry was a planner and organizer and liked things to be...
Nadine Hill
Apr 5, 2020
Harriett Nadine Hill, 88, of Salina, KS, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving children on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Nadine’s life began on May 18, 1931, the daughter of Glen and Muriel (Nott) Stice in Herington, KS. She graduated from Herington High School in 1949.
Nadine worked as a bookkeeper at Continental Grain Co., a secretary...
Eileen Marie Sigmon
Apr 4, 2020
Eileen’s life began on July 26, 1923, the daughter of Charles and Erie (Napier) Collinsworth in Big Sandy, West Virginia. She graduated from Mullens High Class of 1940, in Mullens, West Virginia. She married Ordie Jake Sigmon “Bub” on September 5, 1941 in Pineville, West Virginia. Eileen was a part-owner in a ladies clothing boutique “Polka Dot Clothing” in Beckley....
Merle D Leppke
Apr 3, 2020
Merle Leppke, age 77 of Marion, KS passed away on April 3, 2020 at his home. He was the son of Elmer and Lillian (Harms) Leppke. Merle was a farmer and rancher. He is survived by his brother Bob Leppke and sister Marilyn Heier. He is preceded in death by his parents. Merle will be laid to rest in Marion...
Mitchell "Mitch" Raines Eck
Apr 3, 2020
Mitch’s life began on September 26, 1962, the son of Otto and Edna (Reimer) Eck in Newton, Kansas. He graduated from Remington High Class of 1982. Mitch owned an appliance repair business, he was a truck driver and also a Railroad Crew Taxi Driver. He attended East Heights United Methodist Church in Wichita and enjoyed Wichita Thunder Hockey, watching car...
Nancy Nelson Davis
Apr 1, 2020
Nancy's life began on September 28, 1951, in Humboldt, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Wilmer H. and Pauline M. (Hefty) Nelson. Nancy is a 1969 graduate of Newton High School and continued her education while serving her country in the United States Army. She earned a Bachelors Degree from the University of Maryland and a Master's Degree from the...
Derrick B Staatz
Mar 30, 2020
Derrick’s life began June 11, 1984 in Great Bend, KS. He was a resident of Herington, KS, and passed away March 30, 2020 at the age of 35. He was the son of Ronald Staatz and Dabney Jiles.
Derrick worked as a fork lift operator at Footlocker but his passion was being there for others and lifting them up when...
Joseph Oliver Whitmore
Mar 28, 2020
Joe Whitmore was born on March 10, 1933, in Newton, Kansas to Roy William Whitmore and Mary Agnes (Lintner). He peacefully went home to the Lord on March 28, 2020, in Richardson, Texas following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He is survived by his devoted wife, Betty whom he married in 1990, his son Frederick (Fred) Whitmore and wife...
Hattie Opal Long
Mar 27, 2020
Hattie’s life began on December 6, 1916, the daughter of Ralph and Mattie (Meade) Ullum in Potwin, Kansas. She graduated from Potwin High, Class of 1936. She married Elvin C. Long on July 6, 1938, in El Dorado, Kansas. She was a farm wife and worked 16 years at Wheat State Manor as a dietary aide. She was a member...
Gertrude M Weber
Mar 13, 2020
Gertrude's life began on September 15, 1922 in Burns. She was the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Uppenkamp) Olberding. She attended Prairie Dell (Coyote) Country School and Burns High School, graduating in 1940. Gertrude was united in marriage to Raymond Weber on October 22, 1941 at Immaculate Conception Church in Burns. The couple moved to a farm eight miles south...
Gail Reed McIntyre, Jr
Mar 6, 2020
Gail's life began on June 16, 1933 in Topeka. He was the son of Gail and Fern (Pratt) McIntyre. Gail was a 1952 graduate of Herington High School and attended the University of Kansas. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Gail was united in marriage to Beatrice "Bea" Yates on November 22,...
Barbara J Clore
Mar 5, 2020
Barbara's life began on July 18, 1938 in Herington. She was the daughter of Henry and Esther (Fromm) Alt. Barbara was united in marriage to Daniel Clore on June 6, 1971 in Herington. She worked most of her life in various jobs including Herington Municipal Hospital, the school lunch room and cleaning for various family's in the area. Barbara enjoyed...
Almus "Al" Richard Gantz
Mar 5, 2020
Al’s life began on January 13, 1925, the son of Albert and Vercy (Mauck) Gantz in Anthony, Kansas. He served his country during WWII in the US Navy from 1943-1946 and married Ruth Louise Peters on August 9, 1947, in Oaklawn, Illinois. Al had a lifetime career with the Soil Conservation Service and enjoyed nature photography, gardening, and antique clocks. He worked...
Benjamin Jacob Krahn
Mar 5, 2020
Ben’s life began on December 19, 1925, the son of Jacob and Mary (Spense) Krahn in Langdon, North Dakota. He graduated from Langdon High, Class of 1943 and married Lavina Mae (Wuthrich) on November 2, 1951, at the Whitewater Federated Church. He was a machinist and worked for Beech Aircraft and also farmed. He was a member of Swiss Church...
Irma June Groening
Mar 4, 2020
Irma’s life began on June 2, 1925, the daughter of C.R. and Martha (Funk) Duerksen in Hillsboro, Kansas. She was a cheerleader and graduated from Lehigh Class of 1943. She married Howard Dean Groening on March 8, 1946, at the Lehigh Mennonite Church. Irma helped her spouse on the farm with chores, and enjoyed refinishing wood furniture. She was a...
Alice Jane Wendt
Mar 2, 2020
Alice’s life began on July 18, 1927 in Ramona, KS. She was the daughter of Solomon and Emilie (Schneider) Sader. Alice was baptized and confirmed at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ramona. Alice is a 1945 graduate of Ramona High School. She was united in marriage to Glenn A. Wendt on October 31, 1948 at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran...
Max Monroe Pool
Mar 1, 2020
Millsap, Texas - TSGT Max Monroe Pool, Ret. went home to his Saviour, Jesus Christ on March 1, 2020 at the age of 83. He was born Dec 7, 1936, in Hope, Kansas. He was the youngest of four children born to Zen Z. and Francis Pool. In 1952, he met the love of his life, Carol and they...
Donald Eugene Starr
Feb 29, 2020
Donald's life began on August 15, 1934 in Hiawatha, KS. He was the son of Percy and Dola (Burnett) Starr. Donald was a 1952 graduate of Herington High School. Shortly after high school graduation, Donald enlisted in the United States Marine Corps for four years of honorable duty, then transferred to the United States Air Force in 1956 until his...
Edna Marie Mason
Feb 28, 2020
Edna’s life began on July 19, 1914, the daughter of James William and Mabel (King) Fulkerson in Drumright, Oklahoma. She attended Bixler County Schools through the 8th grade and then had to quit school to help run the family farm. She married Joseph “Scott” Mason on November 27, 1939, in Eureka, Kansas. She was a homemaker and attended Marion Christian...
Delores Levon Wangerin
Feb 26, 2020
Delores life began on October 13, 1937 in Herington. She was the daughter of Howard and Faith (Hudson) Biegert. She was united in marriage to Bobby Dean Wangerin and he preceded her in death. Delores was a homemaker, raising five children. She loved flower gardening, cooking, yard sales, her beloved fish, dogs and cats and especially her grandchildren. Delores liked...
