Obituaries

Jan 9, 2020

FLORENCE—Bruner, Jon Robert (Bob), 83, beloved dad, former farmer and owner-operator of an earth-moving construction company, passed away on January 9, 2020.  He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Ellen (Colleen) Bruner, by his daughter, Mary Elizabeth Bruner, and by his parents, Harriet and Dan Bruner.  He is survived by: Children, Gail (Richard) Murrow, Linda Ebersole,...

Jan 9, 2020

HERINGTON -  James R. Miller, 84

James Robert Miller, died Thursday afternoon at the Morris County Hospital surrounded by his family.  He was the sixth child of seven children born to Henry William and Hazel Marian (Burdette) Miller.

James attended Delavan Grade School and graduated from Wilsey High School in 1953. On September 23, 1956, he married Carol Jean Bennett.  Together they raised three...

Jan 8, 2020

Obituary for Cecil Fitzgeralds

Cecil H. Fitzgeralds, age 91, of Herington, entered his heavenly home on January 8, 2020, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born on February 7, 1928, at Lamoni, Iowa, the son of Theodore Roosevelt and Mildred Faye (Banks) Fitzgeralds.   During the depression he traveled with his dad picking fruit.  They would send the money...

Jan 6, 2020

Dorothy Jane Loewen Waner Gilbert was born on October 4, 1930, at the Hillsboro, Kansas hospital; the daughter of John and Susie (Arbsland) Loewen.  She died on January 6, 2020, at Hillsboro Community Hospital.  Dorothy grew up north of Peabody, attending Country School #58 and when it closed, she went to Peabody grade school and high school graduating with the...

Jan 6, 2020

HERINGTON – Charles “Chuck” Ronald Otis

 

Chuck Otis, 80, departed this life Monday evening, January 6, 2020, at the Legacy of Herington.  He was the son of Robert and Rena (Peterson) Otis.

Chuck married Frances May Fisher, February 25, 1959, at her parent’s farm in White City, and was a devoted and loving husband.  Many knew him as a quiet man...

Jan 3, 2020

HERINGTON -  Verna M. Schultz-Page, 86, died Friday, January 3rd, 2020, at her daughter’s home in White City, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  She was born on September 16, 1933, on a farm near Lincolnville, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Maxwell) Travelute. 

Verna is best described as meek and fun-loving.  She enjoyed working in the yard, camping and traveling...

Jan 2, 2020

HERINGTON -  Robert L Nuss, 85, of Herington, died Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina. He was born on May 24, 1935, at Bridgeport, Nebraska, the son of Alex A. and Dorothy (Kraus) Nuss.

The family will receive friends from 1pm until 2pm, Monday, January 6, 2020, at the Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington Chapel.  A private family...

Jan 2, 2020

WOODBINE - James Michael Clute, 68, SGT Retired US Army, departed this life Thursday, January 2, 2020.  He was born on May 3, 1951, at Alpena, Michigan, the son of Estel and Ann (Hutzek) Clute.

Served in Vietnam retiring from the U. S. Army, Fort Riley in 1998.  Graduated from high school in Alpena, Michigan.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman and...

Dec 30, 2019

Death Announcement – Monty “Butch” Monnington

Monty Wayne Monnington, 69, was born December 21, 1946, Belflower, California, to Jack A. Monnington and Sarah Courtney Higdon.   He departed this life unexpectedly Monday, December 30, 2019, at the Wesley Medical Center of Wichita.

Butch retired from Russell Stover as machine operator.  He graduated from Herington High School with the class of 1965. ...

Dec 25, 2019

Tony’s life began on September 23, 1970, the son of Albert Lee and Virginia Kay (Amick) Steele in Junction City, Kansas. He graduated from Thayer High Class of 1989, where he was a running back, a quarterback in football and also played soccer. He was a construction carpenter, handyman, an avid fisherman, hunter and had a gardener’s green thumb.

 

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Dec 7, 2019

Laura Belle Brewer, was born on November 29, 1929, near Latimer, the daughter of Theodore Walter and Mae Katherine (McCann) Kasten.  She died on December 7, 2019, at Diversicare of Council Grove.

 

Laura Belle worked at Fort Riley, in her early years; and a member of the First Baptist Church.  She enjoyed yard work with her husband, and especially...

Dec 7, 2019

Patrick H. Sauble, age 98 died December 7, 2019, at the Presbyterian Manor in Newton, KS.  He was born August 15, 1921, in Newton to John C. Sauble and Hildred Jeffers.  He had one sister Rebecca Taylor and a step-mother Frankie Mead.  Pat was a lifetime Chase County rancher and farmer.  He is survived by his children David (Barbara Walker)...

Dec 7, 2019

Ladeana “Joyce” Walters, age 75, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2019.  She was born September 28, 1944 to James and Wilma Harmon of Penalosa, KS.  She is survived by her brother, James (Adela) Harmon of Cheney, KS; 3 children, Darren Walters of Victoria, KS, Shawna (Todd) Winter of Marion, KS, and Dina (Brett) Applewhite of Byhalia, MS; and 4 grandchildren, Chelsey,...

Dec 3, 2019

Dec 3, 2019

Howard's life began on March 13, 1972 in Colorado Spring, CO where his father was stationed at Fort Carson.  He was the son of Richard and Jane (Summers) O'Connor.  He is a 1990 graduate of Marion High School, attended Butler County Community College and served his country in the United States Army.  After leaving the military Howard found work as...

Dec 2, 2019

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR DON IS RESCHEDULED FOR 10AM ON DECEMBER 28. Donald's life began on May 4, 1947 in Marion.  He was the son of Curtis W. and Violet Mae ( Weber) Keazer.  Don was a 1966 graduate of Wichita North High School and Butler County Community College. He served his country in two branches of the military, first in the...

Dec 2, 2019

Gerhard’s life began on August 18, 1921, the son of Gustav and Anna (Wiebe) Harder, in their farmhouse near Whitewater, Kansas. He attended Whitewater Schools and graduated from Hesston High School, Class of 1939. He married Anna Louise Regier on October 5, 1945, in Newton, Kansas.

 

He was a farmer stockman and loved every aspect of farming, counting it...

Nov 29, 2019

Steve's life began October 5, 1948 in Winfield.  He was the son of William "Bill" E. and Verna Ann (Beaty) Kill.  Steve was a 1966 graduate of Moline High School and studied two years at the American Business School in Wichita.  He was united in marriage to the former Judy Bernhardt on October 10, 1993 at St. John's Lutheran Church...

Nov 28, 2019

Private Services

Nov 27, 2019

Brandon’s life began on April 3, 1987, the son of Steven and Teresa Henderson in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from Circle High School in 2006 and received his welding and auto body certificates from Butler County College. He received his plumbing apprenticeship and became a journeyman with the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 441. He married Katie Lyn Johannsen on...