Obituaries

Nov 3, 2024

Maxine Barton met her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at St Luke Living Center in Marion Kansas. She was born on July 25, 1931 to Louis and Carlye Belle (Williamson) Hoffner in Tiltonsville, Ohio. One of seven children, Maxine’s family followed work across the Midwest and Texas until settling in New Albany, Kansas when she was nine...

Oct 31, 2024

Jay William Nolan, 59, entered eternal peace, on October 31, 2024. He passed on at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Jay was preceded in death by his father, Jim Nolan of Whitewater, Kansas, grandchildren, Alicia and CJ Norman, but leaves behind his mother, four siblings, wife, eight children, 27 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, as well as many aunts,...

Oct 30, 2024

 

 Margaret Elaine Pippin was born to Earl and Jane Pihl on August 19, 1948, in Lindsborg, KS. She graduated from Lindsborg High School in 1966 and from Bethany College in 1970, where she earned a BA degree in elementary education.

 She began her teaching career in Lost Springs, KS, in 1971 after her marriage to Vic Hanson on June 5, 1970...

Oct 29, 2024

Elma Marie Nachtigal was born on December 14, 1925, to Jacob J. and Justina (Boese) Nachtigal in McPherson County, Kansas. She joined 3 older siblings – Elsie, Henry and Albert. Elma’s brother Albert was happy for her arrival so he wasn’t the baby of the family anymore. She enjoyed life on the farm especially the kittens and her bottle fed...

Oct 28, 2024

Maryellyn Koehn Stenzel was born April 16,1939, to Harry and Freda Unruh Koehn at McPherson, Kansas. The final chapter of her life was closed on October 28, 2024, at Moundridge Manor, Moundridge, Kansas.

Maryellyn’s childhood and formative years were on the family farm northwest of Lehigh, Kansas. She attended the Waldeck school and graduated from Lehigh High School in 1957. She...

Oct 24, 2024

Olin Claassen began life on January 6, 1933, in Newton, Kansas. He joined older sister Carolyn as the oldest son of Paul and Helen (Regier) Claassen. Later, a younger brother Rodney would complete the family. Olin spent his childhood on the family farm in rural Whitewater, working with his father Paul and developing an early passion for his life’s work...

Oct 19, 2024

Denise’s life began on August 12, 1957, in Marion. She was the daughter of Jim and Earline (Perkins) Magathan. Denise graduated from Marion High School in the Class of 1975. She worked as an optician for Dr. Shank in Emporia, Duffin’s Optometry in Topeka and in Texas. Denise was a member of Valley United Methodist Church in Marion. As a...

Oct 14, 2024

Clifford’s life began on July 22, 1945, at Salem Hospital in Hillsboro. He was the son of Ronald G. and Ruby L. (Just) Hett. Clifford grew up on a farm near Marion and attended school at Marion Schools graduating in the Class of 1963. He served his country in the National Guard in 1965 and 1966, until he was honorably...

Oct 14, 2024

Delmer Dean Wiebe was born and given the name Richard Dean Davis on November 24, 1934, at Mercy Hospital in Arkansas City, Kansas to parents Georgia Mae Hugill and Richard William Davis. Georgia died 6 days later from peritonitis. At 7 ½ months gestation and 4 lb. 4 oz., he and his twin brother, Delbert Gene Wiebe, spent the first...

Oct 14, 2024

Paul’s life began on October 2, 1955 in Ravena, Ohio. He was the son of Walter and Edna (Brown) Moore. Paul worked as a roofer, painter and sandblaster on water towers and overpasses for several companies in several states. He enjoyed fishing when he was able and an animal lover. Paul lived a very eventful and colorful life and before...

Oct 10, 2024

Oct 2, 2024

Betty’s life began on September 12, 1939, in Fairview, OK. She was the daughter of Elmer and Inez B. (Jester) Duvaul. Betty was united in marriage to Delbert “Wayne” Penrod, Sr. on August 7, 1959, in Norton, KS. She worked as the library director of the Hope Public Library for many years. Betty was a member of the American Legion...

Sep 29, 2024

Harry’s life began on January 28, 1929 near Herington, Kansas. He was the son of Paul and LauraEtta (Swanson) Schump. Harry was united in marriage to Joann Moore on July 31, 1949. He worked on the Rock Island, Cotton Belt and DR&G railroads, retiring as an engineer in 1993. Harry was a parishioner at St. John’s Catholic Church in Herington....

Sep 22, 2024

Thomas’ life began on July 15, 1956, in Fort Ord, California. He was the son of Donald and Shirley (Bell) Herpich. Thomas graduated from Herington High School in 1976 and attended diesel mechanic school in Salina. He worked for several parts dealers in the area for many years. Thomas worked for Munkres John Deere, Pioneer Sales, Floyd Implement, Straub International...

Sep 20, 2024

Judy’s life began on September 23, 1954, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Marion, KS. She was the daughter of Cyril and Elizabeth (Redford) Reznicek. Judy was the second of three girls, Mary Jo and Susan were her sisters. Growing up in Marion included her Reznicek family roots and lots of family events. Her family moved to Ottawa, KS in 1963,...

Sep 20, 2024

Sheila Marie (Weber) Williams was born August 5, 1969 at Axtell Hospital Newton, Kansas, the first-born daughter of Bernard & Donna (Herzet) Weber. She departed this earthly home on September 20, 2024 at Salina Regional Health Care, Salina, Kansas.

Shelia’s biggest delight in childhood was going to Grandpa and Grandma (Tom & Alberta) Herzet’s farm, playing with sisters Julie & Carolyn...

Sep 16, 2024

Bear’s life began on February 3, 1964, in Marion. He was the son of Bud and Tressie (Miles) Kelsey. Bear graduated from Hillsboro High School in the class of 1983. He had been employed with the county and state road commission, Marion city water plant, drove truck, welded and worked construction throughout his working life. Bear enjoyed going fishing. He...

Sep 15, 2024

Joyce’s life began on September 10, 1957, at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, a place where she would spend a lifelong career working. She was the daughter of Melvin L. and Georgia M. (Vogel) Whiteman. Joyce was a 1975 graduate of Marion High School and earned her bachelors of nursing degree from Wichita State University. Joyce spent over 35 years as...

Sep 12, 2024

Rachel's life began on November 18, 1933 in Hutchinson. She was the daughter of Charles H. and Margaret (Percell) Gough.  Rachel was united in marriage to Marion Toland on January 12, 1952, in Hutchinson and they enjoyed 72 years of love together.  She worked for many years as a secretary for SRS in the State of Kansas.  Rachel and Marion...

Sep 11, 2024

Susan’s life began June 27, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the daughter of James and Betty Jo (Parsons) Stewart.  

Susan graduated from Glen Burnie Senior High School with the class of 1973. After high school, she took a job in the bookkeeping department of The Bank of Glen Burnie in Maryland. 

She moved to Colorado in 1980 and started working...