Obituaries
William J. Sherbert
Feb 19, 2023
William J. Sherbert, owner and proprietor of SherBowl Lanes and Willy J's 9th Lane passed away February 19, 2023. Bill was born on January 25, 1939, in Broughton, Kansas. He was the oldest son of Bert and Opal (Bisnett) Sherbert. Bill spent his youth in Wakefield, KS graduating with the class of 1957 from Wakefield Rural High School.
Early on...
Thomas James Klenda
Feb 14, 2023
Tom’s life began on October 8, 1949, in Hillsboro. He is the son of Martin B. and Magdalen (Tajchman) Klenda. Tom graduated from Centre High School and went onto earning business and psychology degrees from Emporia State Teacher’s College. He was united in marriage to Carol Lukert on October 29, 1988, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great...
John Robison Griffith
Feb 14, 2023
John’s life began on June 29, 1945, in Wichita. He is the son of Newton and Laura (Armstrong) Griffith. John was united in marriage to Mary Konarik on August 16, 1969, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Pilsen. He had been employed as a sales representative for several area businesses including Hillsboro Industries, and Hallmark Cards. John also sold...
Bernadine Beth Albrecht
Feb 9, 2023
Bernadine’s life began on October 28, 1932, in rural Delavan. She is the daughter of Harold M. and Mary Alma ( Putnam) Siegrist. Bernadine was a 1951 graduate of Wilsey High School and had the distinction of being the only girl that played basketball on the boy’s team. She was united in marriage to Leonard Richard Louis Albrecht on...
Nadine Hoch
Feb 8, 2023
Nadine Hoch celebrated her 100th birthday on October 13, 2022 and passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. She was born in Marion, Kansas to Claude Noll and Corinne Case Noll and grew up on the family farm, along the Cottonwood River, in nearby Florence, Kansas. In 1943 she married her high school sweetheart Roland F Myers. Myers, a...
Lester Eddie Harmon
Feb 7, 2023
Lester Eddie Harmon, 87, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Topeka on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, with family at his side. Born October 24, 1935, in White City, KS, Lester was the third of four children born to Lester L. and Eddie B. (Heisse) Harmon. When he was young, Lester was active in 4-H and loved spending time outdoors on the...
Leland Earl Heidebrecht
Feb 4, 2023
Leland’s life began on October 14, 1931, in Goessel. He is the son of Art and Linda (Buller) Heidebrecht. Leland is a 1949 graduate of Newton High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army during the Korea War, stationed in Germany. He was united in marriage to Kay Swan on September 13, 1958,...
Kena Ann Lindgren
Jan 28, 2023
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Charmaine Oesterreich
Jan 25, 2023
Charmaine’s life began on June 6, 1928, at the family home northeast of Woodbine. She is the daughter of Hubert Lillis and Esther Olga (Krause) Farres. Her family relocated to the Latimer area when she was young. Charmaine attended country school through eight grade. Her family then moved to Woodbine where she attended and graduated from Woodbine High School...
Robert Lee Rief Jr.
Jan 23, 2023
Jr's life began on May 2, 1965 in Fort Benning, GA. Jr was a collector of many treasures. He collected signs, antique tools, license plates, and friends throughout his life. Everyone knew his catch phrase "My good looking buddy" when he would see a friend and he loved his cats. Jr enjoyed working with his hands and BBQing ,...
Marilyn Elaine Brown
Jan 18, 2023
Marilyn’s life began on January 23, 1946, in Wichita, KS. She is the daughter of William and Neva (Slough) Bonnett. Marilyn was united in marriage to Ronald Brown on July 1, 1972, in Wichita. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ambassador College in Big Sandy, TX.
She spent the majority of her working career as...
Francis Vernon Osgood
Jan 13, 2023
Francis’s life began on September 2, 1931, in rural Marion County. He is the son of Warren and Bertha (Fergus) Osgood. He was a 1949 graduate of Matfield Green High School. Francis served his country in the United States Army from December of 1954 until August of 1956 as a light weapons infantryman in the 2nd Tank Division. He...
Mary Ellen Langenegger
Jan 9, 2023
Mary Ellen Gehring was born June 14, 1929 to Fred J.C. Gehring and Helen (Wedel) Gehring, beginning her life on a farm near McPherson. The family later moved and eventually settled in the Summit community northwest of Burns. Mary attended and graduated from Burns High School, where she met and fell for her future husband. Mary graduated in 1947...
Alton "Ray" Odle
Jan 1, 2023
Alton “Ray” Odle’s life began on January 27, 1941, in Mission, Texas. He is the son of Albert and Pauline (Moody) Odle. Ray graduated from high school in Blytheville, Arkansas and joined the United States Army. In the service, Ray was a mechanic until his retirement, and then worked as a mechanic in the Civil Service through Fort Riley,...
Joyce May Freed
Dec 31, 2022
Joyce’s life began on June 27, 1948, in Kansas City, Kansas. She is the daughter of Robert and Alice (Brown) McCarty. Joyce is a 1967 graduate of Wyandotte High School. Joyce was united in marriage to Ronald Lee Freed on December 18, 1984, in Abilene, Kansas.
Joyce was a bus driver for the Herington School District and did custodial...
Richard Clayton Wright
Dec 30, 2022
Richard Clayton Wright (Dick) was born May 15, 1933, the third of nine children to Mildred (King) Wright and Willard C. Wright. He was raised as a farm boy in Iowa and Eastern Colorado and loved to tell stories of his childhood on the farm.
Richard recalled his parents, as new Christians, being intentional about their children knowing...
Jack William Beisel
Dec 27, 2022
Jack’s life began on February 02, 1932, in Herington, KS. He is the son of Wallace “Spike” and Mildred “June” (Cale) Beisel. Jack attended the Herington School District before serving in the United States Military. Jack retired from the United States Air Force after 25 years of service to his country. He was united in marriage to Shirley Marie Baker...
Florine Ann Krause
Dec 24, 2022
Florine’s life began on November 12, 1935, in rural Woodbine. She is the daughter of Clemens and Florence (Longhofer) Lueker. Florine is a 1953 graduate of Woodbine High School. She was united in marriage to Robert Lee Krause on June 20, 1954, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Shady Brook.
Florine was a devoted stay at home Mom and homemaker....
Johnny R Crocker
Dec 24, 2022
Johnny’s life began on May 21, 1952, in Battle Creek, MI. He is the son of Eddie and Virginia (Masaroli) Crocker. Johnny was a graduate of Junction City High School and received vo-tech training in Salina. He was united in marriage to Vickie Schlesener on May 28, 1994, at their home outside of Herington. He was previously married to...
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