Obituaries

Feb 26, 2020

Don’s life began on February 13, 1932, in Harvey, North Dakota, the son of Ferdinand J. and Lydia (Seibel) Graumann and unexpectedly passed away on February 26, 2020, at Newton Medical Center. He attended Harvey High School and was proficient in many sports.  He graduated in 1951, and he eventually attended Jamestown College where he played college football. He married...

Feb 25, 2020

 

Fern Janice Tinsley was born March 25, 1921, the daughter of F. Ivan and Nora (Sellers) Tinsley in Canton, Kansas. She graduated from Canton High Class of 1939 and married Lester M. Hess on June 9, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas. He preceded her in 1982. She then married Virgil J. Stapelman on June 29, 1983, in Tucson, Arizona. Fern...

Feb 25, 2020

Betty’s life began on January 30, 1941, the daughter of Herbert and Goldie (Dutoit) DeMott in Blue Mound, Kansas.  She graduated from Blue Mound, Class of 1959, and married Jimmy Charles Macy on April 12, 1963, in Valley Center, Kansas. She worked at Wheat State Manor in housekeeping and in dietary. She attended the Potwin Christian Church and enjoyed woodworking,...

Feb 21, 2020

Carol’s life began on February 15, 1949, in McPherson. She was the daughter of Bill and Virginia (Ayler) Richardson. Carol is a 1967 graduate of Kinsley High School. She was united in marriage to her husband of 33 years John Dvorak in July of 1986. 

Carol held many jobs from driving trucks to being a rural mail carrier, but she...

Feb 20, 2020

Helmut was born on February 18, 1929 in Pforzheim, Germany.  He was the eldest son of Emil Hermann and Paulina (Heller) Hoelle.  Helmut was educated in Germany to be a train engineer and also attend marine training.  He immigrated to America in 1951 with his sister Margaeita to farm with his great uncle and aunt in Upland, Kansas which he...

Feb 18, 2020

Pete’s life began on December 26, 1963, the son of James and Frances “Jane” (Goforth) Hampton in Midwest City, Oklahoma. He attended Circle Schools and was a welder at Desert Steel and a sandblaster at Southwest Valve. He was a jack-of-all-trades and enjoyed working on cars and riding four-wheelers. He was a caregiver for his daughter Carrie “Annie” until her...

Feb 17, 2020

John Owen Dalke, 55, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020, at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. John was born on October 21, 1964, in Hillsboro, Kansas. He attended Hillsboro schools and graduated with the class of 1983. John enjoyed playing football and golf, serving as the basketball manager, participating in debate, forensics and vocal music throughout high...

Feb 13, 2020

 

 

Sherril "Sherry" Loretta Rindt was born in her family's home at Council Grove on September 10, 1939 to Ralph L. and Wilma V. (Stiver) Taylor.  She attended grade school and high school in Council Grove, graduating in the Class of 1957.  The family moved to a farm in 1950 where Sherry learned to milk cows, and helped bale...

Feb 8, 2020

Mark's life began on July 13, 1963, in Litchfield, MN.  He was the son of Joseph John Nistler, Sr. and Rose Mae (Stein) Nistler.  He is a graduate of Kimball Area High School in Kimball, MN.  Mark served his country in the United States Army for 20 years and 29 days, retiring as a Sergeant First Class with the 1st...

Feb 6, 2020

Ruth’s life began on June 6, 1925, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Schranz) Peters in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Blue Island, Illinois High School Class of 1942 and married Almus “Al” Richard Gantz on August 9, 1947, in Oaklawn, Illinois.

She was a homemaker and attended Eastmoor United Methodist Church in Marion. She loved K-State sports and played...

Feb 5, 2020

Thad's life began on January 26, 1943, the son of Arthur Lee and Myrtle Genevieve (Snelling) Meierhoff in Marion, Kansas. He graduated from Marion High School with the Class of 1961 and then served his country in the US Army Reserves. He married Edith Jane "Janie" Hett on February 14, 1965, in Marion.

Thad worked on the family farm until...

Jan 25, 2020

Obituary – Dee Alvarez

Delora Mae Alvarez, 79, departed this life, early Saturday morning, January 25, 2020, at the Herington Municipal Hospital.  She was born July 15, 1940, at Schurz, Nevada, the second child of ten children born to Henick and Lavell (Brady) Smith.

Dee graduated from Tonapah High School in Nevada.  On June 8, 1959, she married Manuel Alvarez...

Jan 24, 2020

Victoria's life began on July 2, 1952, in Florence.  She is the daughter of Donald Niles Depler and Wavo Marie (Dover) Depler.  Victoria was a 1970 graduate of Florence High School.  She married the love of her life Mike Box, on June 1, 1974, in Florence.  Victoria retired from Marion Elementary School after a decade of service and she had...

Jan 24, 2020

Terry Alan Janzen, 67, passed away on January 24, 2020, at Clearwater Nursing and Rehab.  He was born July 24, 1952, in Hillsboro to Norman and Edna May (Winter) Janzen.  The family lived in various places before settling in Scott City.  Terry was a 1970 graduate of Scott Community High School, where he played football and wrestled.  After graduation, he...

Jan 20, 2020

Rochelle’s life began on March 8, 1973, the daughter of Michael and Linda (Armstead) Wimberly in El Dorado, Kansas. She lived there until 1980 when her family moved to the country in Burns, Kansas. She graduated from Peabody/Burns High, Class of 1991.There she was involved in music, choir, swing choir and several musical performances every year. She earned an Associate...

Jan 18, 2020

John’s life began on April 30, 1931, the son of John and Jennie (Smit) Bottema in Artesia, California. He served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal during the Korean War, and married Helen “Joan” Croft in 1954. She preceded him in death. In 1995 he married Gladys June (Payne) Arrasmith in Deadwood, South Dakota.

John was a mechanic, welder...

Jan 17, 2020

Jan 17, 2020

HERINGTON - Ernestine Joyce (Schlesener) Miller-Roever, age 82, passed away on January 17, 2020, at Salem Home in Hillsboro, Kansas.  She was born November 5, 1937, at her country home near Bushong.  She was the second of five children born to Elmer Harry Victor and Antonia Elizabeth “Ella” (Behrens) Schlesener.

Joyce was a 1956 graduate of Eskridge Rural High School.  After...

Jan 16, 2020

BRIAN CECIL ROUND

SEPTEMBER 9, 1974 - JANUARY 16, 2020

Brian Cecil Round was born in Springfield, Mo on September 4, 1974 to John Round and Jane Bennett and died of natural causes in his semi parked in Oak Grove, Kansas. Brian spent much of his early years in Arkansas City, and in the foster care system.  Brian was always...

Jan 13, 2020

Harlow's life began on July 1, 1924, near White City.  He was the son of William H. and Lydia M. (Lawrenz) Warneke.  Harlow is a graduate of White City High School.  He was united in marriage to the former Edith L. Albright on August 10, 1944, in El Dorado.  Harlow was employed by the United States Postal Service for over...