Obituaries

Aug 11, 2016

MARION – Jerald W. Stockdale, age 89, passed away August 11, 2016, at his residence surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born May 19, 1927, in Wichita, Kansas.  He was the son of William and Bertha (Cotton) Stockdale.  He served in the United States Navy during WWII on the USS Medusa.  On June 1, 1972, he was...

Aug 9, 2016

WICHITA - Peggy J. Schoenhofer, age 80, was born July 5, 1936, in Emporia, Kansas She passed away August 9, 2016, in Wichita, Kansas. Peggy was the second of three children in the union of Dorothy Mae and Fred Wheeler. Peggy married Charles T. Schoenhofer on December 29, 1954, at Christ the King Parish. The Reverend Fr. Ivan Eck celebrated the nuptials. From...

Aug 8, 2016

SPOKANE, WASHINGTON - Richard Leo Clinesmith, age 85, passed into eternal glory on August 8, 2016, from Hospice House in Spokane, Washington, he was formerly of Whitewater, Kansas.  He was born November 9, 1930, in Endicott, Washington, the son of James and Elsie (Honn) Clinesmith.  He grew up in Benge, WA, graduated from Washtucna High School, briefly served in the U.S. Army and...

Aug 6, 2016

WICHITA - Krueger, Russell Herman, 87, of Wichita, Kansas died Saturday, August 6, 2016. Russ was born June 29, 1929 in Hillsboro, KS to Herman and Bessie Mae Krueger. He was a student at Thorp No. 19 and Peabody Schools and worked on the family farm between Peabody and Aulne, Kansas.  After he graduated Wichita East High in 1948, he served in the...

Aug 6, 2016

HERINGTON - John Neal True, 97, former resident of  Herington, died Saturday, August 6th, 2016, at the Rolling Hill Health Facility, Topeka. He was born on October 19, 1918, at Carnegie, OK, the son of James G. and Edna F. (Robohn) True.  John was the last of 10 children (7 brothers & 2 sisters).

A Celebration of Life Service will...

Aug 6, 2016

POTWIN – Wilma L. Sommers, age 98, passed away August 6, 2016, at Wheat State Manor, Whitewater, Kansas.  She was born near Potwin, Kansas, on August 30, 1917.  She was the daughter of Joe and Ethel (Huyett) Mead, Jr.  She graduated from Potwin High School in 1935.  On December 24, 1936, she was united in marriage to Si Sommers.  They...

Aug 3, 2016

WHITEWATER - Vicki Jo Eads, age 71, formerly of Wichita, passed away August 3, 2016, at Newton Medical Center, Newton, Kansas.  She was born April 13, 1945, in El Dorado, Kansas, the daughter of William Renaeu and Gertrude (Bowman) Eads.  She held a Bachelor's degree in elementary education, and had taught school.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  She...

Aug 1, 2016

FLORENCE – Bertha G. “Bert” Zogelman, age 84, passed away August 1, 2016, at St. Luke Living Center, Marion.  She was born October 21, 1931, at St. Leo.  She was the youngest of 10 children born to Nicholas and Gertrude (Hommertzheim) Schoenecker.  On August 23, 1952, she was united in marriage to Norbert J. Zogelman.  Their marriage was blessed with...

Jul 30, 2016

Jul 27, 2016

HERINGTON - Bruce Alan Beeton, of Herington, died Wednesday, July 27th, 2016, at his home in Herington.  He was born on June 22nd, 1951.  He is preceded in death by his father, Darrell R. Beeton, and his mother and step-father, Wilma J. (Richmond) and Kenneth Pigorsch.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, Aug. 1st, 2016, at the...

Jul 25, 2016

FLORENCE - Marjorie Anita Maltbie Osgood, age 80, entered her eternal rest on July 25, 2016, at Asbury Park, Newton.  She was born July 21, 1936, in Marion, the eldest daughter of Glenn Warren and Wilma Anita (Glasscock) Maltbie.

 

Marjorie was an avid cook and served many meals to hunters in the Homestead area.  She supported her children’s athletic activities...

Jul 21, 2016

NEWTON – Roger W. Dollarhide, 63, passed away July 21, 2016, at his residence surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born December 30, 1952, in Tarrant County, Texas.  He worked at Coufal X-ray and later Via Christi in radiology repair and contracting.   On January 2, 1988, he was united in marriage to Patti Moser.  Their union was blessed with one...

Jul 21, 2016

MARION – Jack D. Williams, age 82, passed away July 21, 2016, at Via Christi – St. Francis, Wichita.  He was born December 25, 1933, at Marion, the son of Irvin and Elsie (Hett) Williams.  He was a graduate of Marion High School.  He proudly served his country with the United States Army.  On August 2, 1959, he was united...

Jul 19, 2016

HERINGTON-Grace Cleora Becker, 96, of Herington, died Tuesday, July 19th, 2016, at her home in Herington and was under the care of David and Sarah and their family.   She was born on January 10th, 1920, the daughter of John P.  and Lavinia L. (DeBus) Becker.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, July 22nd, 2016, at the Zeiner...

Jul 19, 2016

HERINGTON -  Kendall Grace Mein, 6 mo. 9 days

Private funeral services for Kendall G. Mein, infant daughter of Justin L. and Megan N. (Clark) Mein of Herington; will be held at a later date. 

Kendall was born on Jan. 10th, 2016, at the Via Christi Medical Center in Manhattan; she departed this life Tuesday, July 19th, 2016, at her home...

Jul 19, 2016

HERINGTON -Yvonne Lorraine “Dodie” Dix,  passed away July 19th,  at Diversicare of Council Grove.  She was 90.  She was born October 20, 1925, to Roy W. and Flo Wiggans of Delavan.  She attended school in Delavan and graduated from Delavan High School.  That is where she met the love of her life, Warren Dix.  Dodie attended Brown Mackie School of...

Jul 9, 2016

BURNS – Rodger L. Sidener, age 65, passed away July 9, 2016, at Via Christi-St. Francis, Wichita.  He was born March 7, 1951, in Newton, the son of Lee and Evelyn (Kirkpatrick) Sidener.  He was a graduate of Chase County High School.  He was a farmer and stockman.  He was preceded in death by his father Lee and a brother...

Jun 30, 2016

MARION – Craig D. Matz, age 64, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Newton Medical Center, Newton, Kansas.  He was born in Wichita, Kansas, on May 21, 1952, the son of Allen “Bud” and Margaret “Sally” (Clark) Matz.  He graduated from Peabody High School with the class of 1970.  On July 27, 1974, he was united in marriage to...

Jun 29, 2016

NEWTON - J. Dean and Donna Jean Roach

J. Dean Roach, age 86, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015, at Wichita, Kansas.  He was born September 24, 1929, at Glendale, California, the son of Walter and Lyda (Eubanks) Roach.  He was raised and attended school in California.  He proudly served his country with the United States Air Force during the...

Jun 8, 2016

HERINGTON - Jerry N. Sly, 76, of Herington, died Wednesday, June 8th, 2016, at his home.  He was born on August 25, 1939, at Herington, the son of William T. and Earlie (Howerton) Sly.

Christian Mass will be held at 10:30am Saturday, June 11th, at the St. John’s Catholic Church, Herington; burial will follow at the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery,...