Obituaries

Jan 10, 2018

HERINGTON -  Dolores M. (Dee) Roehrman, 77, of Herington, departed this life, Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at St. Francis of Topeka.

            A memorial service was held, 4:00pm, Monday, January 15, 2018, at the New Life Church of God of Herington, with Rev. Lorenzo Jackson, officiating. 

           She is preceded in death...

Jan 10, 2018

Mary Lou Kroupa, 87, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, January 10, in Hillsboro, Kansas.

Mary Lou was born on December 28, 1930 in Newton to Albert and Anna Novak. She had an older brother, Alvin.  She graduated from Tampa High School in 1948 and attended Marymount College before taking a job at Fourth National Bank in Wichita.

On October 11,...

Jan 8, 2018

James J. Spexarth, 88, of Marion passed January 8, 2018 at Midland Hospice in Topeka.  James was born February 17, 1929 in Colwich, Kansas to Ben J. and Katie (Doffing) Spexarth.  He was one of 10 children- 7 boys and 3 girls.

 James entered the seminary at the age of 12 at St. Meinrad Archabbey, Indiana.  He then went to...

Jan 8, 2018

Marion – Cheryl Kay Silhan, 47 of Marion, passed January 8, 2018 at her residence.  Cheryl was born December 14, 1970 in Hillsboro to Margie and Jim Spohn of Tampa, KS.  She married David Silhan in Pilsen on August 25, 1990 and they had 2 boys Justin and Jeffery.

Cheryl loved working for and with many people.  She worked for...

Jan 2, 2018

Marion - You will never know a more loving, caring, supportive, adventurous, fun, beautiful lady and we were honored to call her Mom, Grandma, and friend. Mom loved life to the fullest. Her belief and love for God, family and friends was her fulfilllment.

We loved listening to her stories of growing up and her life adventures. School days, the...

Jan 2, 2018

HERINGTON - Rayda Faye Higdon, of Herington, died Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018, at the Legacy of Herington.  She was born November 18th, 1913 at Winfield.  She was the daughter of Ray and Carrie (Hodges) Kanitz.

Graveside service will be 1:30 pm, Saturday, January 6th, 2018, at the Graceland Cemetery of Burlington, Kansas.

She was a graduate of Winfield High School.  She was...

Dec 31, 2017

Dennis R. Schroeder, age 73, passed away December 31, 2017, at the Kansas Christian Home in Newton.

Dennis was born January 4, 1944, in Hillsboro, Ks the son of Elmer K. and Ruby M. Richert Schroeder. He grew up and attended school in Marion graduating from Marion High School in 1962. He then attended Fort Hays State for a year...

Dec 28, 2017

HERINGTON - Roy Arnold Kickhaefer, formerly of White City, died Thursday, December 28th,  2017, at the Salina Regional Health Center.  He was born on January 5, 1925, rural White City, the son of Arnold August and Hilda Wilhelmine Louise (Gruber) Kickhaefer.

Funeral Service will be 11:00AM, Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at the Zion Lutheran Church – Latimer, with Rev. King Crawford...

Dec 26, 2017

Bentley -  Glynda Carolyn (Pollnow) Province, born August 11, 1935 in Traer, Kansas to Everett and Opal (Hamper) Pollnow and left us December 26, 2017, at Harry Hynes Hospice in Wichita, KS.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Jack Dale Province and leaves behind three children:   Daughters Glynda Gay Province and partner Debra J. Hopkins...

Dec 20, 2017

Florence – Hazel Marie (Russell) Clothier, 97, passed December 20, 2017 at St. Luke Hospital in Marion.  Hazel was born July 5, 1920 in Primrose, Nebraska to Harry N. and Alma (Harpster) Russell.  She was raised in Peabody.  Hazel and Norman Clothier were married in 1939 in Peabody and shortly after they moved to live on their farm in Chase...

Dec 19, 2017

HERINGTON - Frances Marie Ferrell, formerly of Herington, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at the Presbyterian Manor of Salina.  She was born on June 18, 1930, in Savoy, Texas, the daughter of Arthur C. and Flora R. (Worley) Hicks. 

Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, December 23rd, 2017, at the First Baptist  Church of Herington, with Rev. Darrell Geist, officiating.  Casketbearers...

Dec 13, 2017

Florence- Janette M. (Loewen) Parmley, 64, of Florence, passed December 13, 2017 at Peabody Health and Rehab.  Janette was a long-time resident of the Florence area.  Janette was born February 28, 1953 in Hillsboro to Paul and Darlene (Davis) Loewen.  Janette is survived by her husband Tim of the home; sons James (Melissa) of Cedar Point and Travis (Andrea) of...

Dec 13, 2017

Dorothy Lucille (Haas) Helmer went to her heavenly home 12/13/17. She received Jesus as her personal Savior and Lord in 1942 at age 17. She chose 2 Timothy 1:12 as her life verse, “…for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day”.

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Dec 11, 2017

 

Barbara Sue Christensen Card, 70, passed away December 8, 2017.  Visitation will be 9:30 AM, with services at 11:30 AM, Tuesday, December 12 at Holmeswood Baptist Church, 9700 Holmes Rd. Kansas City, MO.  Graveside services will be 11 AM, Wednesday, December 13 at Haven of Rest Cemetery, Hillsboro, KS.

Dec 8, 2017

HERINGTON -  Joyce Elaine Kemble was born September 28, 1926, at Delavan and died Friday, December 8th, 2017, at the Legacy of Herington at the age of 91.  She was the daughter of John Adam and Eva Wilhelmina (Bruckner) Herpich. 

She graduated from Delavan High School with the class of 1944.  She went to work right out of high school at...

Dec 1, 2017

Marion – Ivanlee was born February 18, 1924 on the family farm in Woodbine, Kansas where was raised.  His parents were Gilbert and Gertrude Timm.  He attended Liberty Center country school and Woodbine High school where he graduated in 1943.

Ivanlee served in WWII in the Army infantry and served 18 months in Germany.  After the war was over, he returned...

Nov 28, 2017

Whitewater - Doris Oella Hopkins was born July 2nd, 1920 at home in rural Benton, and went to her heavenly home on November 28th, 2017 at Wheat State Manor, Whitewater, surrounded by her family.  Doris was the 2nd daughter of Frank J and Verna (McMaster) Bodecker, and had two sisters, and one brother.   She graduated from Whitewater High School, El...

Nov 26, 2017

HERINGTON - Todd (T. J.) Kickhaefer, 25

Todd Jay Van Kickhaefer, of Woodbine, died, Sunday, November 26, 2017.  He  was born on September 18, 1992, in Wichita, the son of Todd Kickhaefer and Gloria Henry. 

Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Friday, December 1st, 2017, at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Herington with Rev. Mark Lovett, officiating.  Musician for the...

Nov 13, 2017

Nov 6, 2017

HERINGTON - Bonnie W. Sill, departed this life Monday, November 6th, 2017, at the Legacy of Herington.  She was born on November 11, 1925, at Dunlap, KS, the daughter of Charlie F. and Mary (Vickers) Combs.

Memorial services will be 4:00 pm, Saturday, November 11th, 2017, at the United Methodist Church of Burdick with Rev. Sue Talbot, officiating. 

She graduated from...