Obituaries

Jun 12, 2024

Lois’ life began on December 11, 1928, in Whitewater. She was the daughter of William Leroy and Gracie Bernice (Bailey) Spratt. Lois was a 1946 graduate of Whitewater High School. After school, Lois worked as a telephone operator for Whitewater and later worked as the office manager of the Butler Rural Electric Cooperative. She was a member of the Trinity...

Jun 11, 2024

Jun 9, 2024

William (Bill) Gilbert Burton, age 85, of Marion, Kansas, passed away on June 9, 2024. 

Bill was born on September 4, 1938 to Annie (Patterson) and Gilbert Burton in Rumley Township, Harrison County, Scio, Ohio. He was the second born of five children. 

Bill grew up in Scio with his siblings. They lived and worked on a family farm, which Bill enjoyed....

Jun 7, 2024

Janet’s life began on September 18, 1963, in Wichita. She was the daughter of Paul and Pauline (Weins) Seidel. Janet was a graduate of Waconda East High School and a graduate of the Colorado Institute of Art. She was united in marriage to Nick Mayes on June 4, 1983, in Denver where she loved to snow ski and enjoy nature’s...

May 31, 2024

Debby’s life began on December 15, 1969, in El Paso, Texas. She is the daughter of Michael and Sharen (Sullivan) White. Debby graduated from high school in 1988 in Waynesville Missouri. She then went on to attend Cloud County Community College. Debby was a very hard worker and enjoyed working at The Family Dollar in Herington. Debby’s coworkers soon became...

May 30, 2024

Wilma was born on October 18, 1927, in rural Durham, Kansas at the family home. She is the daughter of Jacob and Pauline (Laufer) Geis. Wilma graduated from Durham High School with the Class of 1945. She then went on to obtain her bachelor’s degree from McPherson College, where she was a History Major. Wilma married Herbert Regier on November...

May 29, 2024

Raymond was born on January 3, 1940, in Wichita, Kansas. He is the son of Raymond Blevins Sr. and Dorothy Clinton Patry. Raymond joined the United States Navy, where he was able to serve his Country and further his education. Upon his Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy, he went on to serve as supervisor for MPBXL, Dole and...

May 29, 2024

Deanna’s life began on April 15, 1944, in Wichita, Kansas. She is the daughter of Albert and Pauline (Hanus) Klenda. Deanna was raised on a farm north of Marion and graduated from Marion High School with the Class of 1962. She then went on to attend and graduated from Kansas State University in 1967. Deanna moved to the Bay area...

May 27, 2024

Bonnie’s life began on April 12, 1941, in Marion, Kansas. She is the daughter of Ronald and Irene (Herbel) Lucas. Bonnie graduated from Marion High School with the Class of 1959. She then went on to work for Gound Ford Dealership as their bookkeeper. Bonnie married Robert Schmidt at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Marion. They were married for 62...

May 27, 2024

Keith’s life began on September 20, 1960, in Herington. He was the son of Herbert K. and Erline Eva (Albrecht) Vahsholtz. Keith was a 1978 graduate of Chapman High School. He also attended Beloit Vo-tech for diesel mechanic training. Keith was a farmer and mechanic. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church (Shady Brook) where he was a...

May 26, 2024

Bob’s life began on February 13, 1943, on the family farm as the youngest son born to Ewaldt and Lizzie (Schlesener) Kickhaefer. He was baptized March 24, 1943, at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, Shadybrook, KS.  He was confirmed April 14, 1957.  His sponsors were Harvey Kickhaefer, Maxine Poufal and Dale Schlesener.  Bob was a graduate of Woodbine High School in...

May 23, 2024

There will be a private family gathering at a later date.

May 23, 2024

Andera “Andi” Valentina (Newton) Allmond of El Dorado, Kansas breathed her last on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the age of 53. She was born to Ira and Willa Dean Newton on November 2, 1970. Andi was married to Wayne Allmond on July 4, 1990 in Wichita, Kansas. Andi loved the sunshine, having a good tan, spending time outdoors, and...

May 23, 2024

Glenda Lee Koch Taylor was born to Frederick “Fritz” Carl Koch and Hope Louise (Patton) Koch on December 13, 1933 near the Elk Community in rural Chase County, Kansas. She passed away at Wesley Hospital on May 23, 2024.

In her early childhood, Granddad lost their farm during the depression and the family moved to Florence, Kansas where mom spent her...

May 15, 2024

Charles’ life began on September 19, 1938, in Marion. He was the son of William Menno Meisinger and Nila K. (Schlotthauer) Meisinger. He graduated from Marion High School in 1956 and earned a bachelor's degree at Kansas State University in Electrical Engineering. Charles served his country in the United States Navy from 1961 through 1965 as a radioman. Charles worked...

May 14, 2024

Joan (Adams) Erxleben passed away at Homestead Assisted Living, El Dorado, Kansas.  She was born to Albert (1917-2004) and Martha (Nowak) Adams on December 25, 1942, in Hastings, NE.

 

Joan grew up in Hastings, NE, graduating from Hastings High School in 1961.  After high school, she put herself through beauty school, something she had always wanted to do. She was united...

May 9, 2024

Norma’s life began on October 13, 1929, in Marion.  She was the daughter of Claude and Vera (Thomas) Province.   She is a graduate of Marion High School in 1947 and worked briefly as a telephone operator before she was married.   Norma was united in marriage to Harold Woerz on March 27, 1949, in Marion.  She was a lifelong...

May 8, 2024

Evelyn Ann (Voth) Penner was born to John and Linda (Graber) Voth on September 11, 1931 in Moundridge, Kansas. She was the first of 15 children born in the Voth family.

Along with her siblings, Evelyn lived on the family farm; as a part of the family, each family member had a part to play. Evie’s most-remembered daily responsibilities were milking...

May 7, 2024

Delores’ life began on June 18, 1931, in Herington. She was the daughter of Clarence J. “Jake” Schneider and Alice L. (Hedburg) Schneider. Delores attended school in Herington and a member of the Class of 1949. She was united in marriage to Wallace D. “Bill” Granzow on September 20, 1948, at the United Methodist Church in Herington.

 Delores went to work...

May 5, 2024

Cheryl’s life began on March 18, 1947, in Salina, Kansas. She was the daughter of Jesse V. and Margaret E. (Burk) Downs.  She met James C. Utech while working in Salina, Kansas. They married on December 15, 1979, at St. Paul Lutheran Church at Herington.  Survivors include her husband, James C. Utech; children, Kimberly Splawn (Robert), of New Strawn, KS,...