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Command Sergeant Major, A. Dean Tollefson, passed away Monday, May 15 at the age of 85 due to complications of Covid and his November 19, 2022 Traumatic Brain Injury. He was born January 29, 1938 at the Horton Hospital to Clarence and Clara Torkelson Tollefson of Willis, Kansas.Known as the Noisy Norwegian, he created numerous smiles with his warm greetings and conversations. He
Marilyn E. Falconer, 92, of Atchison, Kansas died May 25, 2023, at Amberwell- Atchison.Memorial services will be 1100 AM, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at St. Mark- Lutheran Church, with Pastor Craig Lantz officiating. Visitation will be held from 10-1100, the day of the service at the church. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the St. Mark- Church in
Thomas C. Knudson, 79, died Sunday, January 29, 2023 in Dallas, Texas, while in the care of hospice.Tom was born September 20, 1943 in Horton, Kansas the son of Carl and Alma Knudson of Horton, Kansas. Tom grew up on their dairy farm and attended school and graduated from Horton High School in 1961. After graduation, Tom joined the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Kitty Hawk as an
Mary Jane Waggoner, of Hiawatha, with family by her side, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Vintage Park Assisted Living at the age of 95.Mary Jane was born November 27, 1927, at White Cloud the daughter of John and Vianna Hood Baker and has lived in the northeast Kansas area her entire life.She married Wilton Maxwell ldquoMaxrdquo Waggoner, August 10, 1946 at
Ray Shafer, 76, of Hiawatha, KS, passed away May 23, 2023 at Sabetha, KS. He was born January 11, 1947 at Falls City, NE to Donald ldquoShortyrdquo and Darlene Norton ShaferHe married Sandra Fleagle on December 20, 1974 at Falls City. She passed away October 31, 2017.Ray was raised on a farm in rural Falls City and graduated Falls City High School in 1966. He th
Lawrence Kuhnert, Jr., 93, Atchison, Kansas, died Sunday, May 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.Funeral services will be Friday, May 26, 2023, at 1030 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church, with Pastor Marty Reed, officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation with the f
Merrill Joe Hinkle, 96, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born September 17, 1926 in Powhattan, KS, the son of George Blaine and Della Faye Newlin Hinkle.Merrill graduated from Peabody High School in 1944. He proudly served in the United States Navy. He worked for Goodyear Tire amp Rubber Company in ma
Kirt ldquoPhilrdquo Phillip Wertenberger Jr., 75, of Sabetha, Kansas passed away on May 23, 2023, at the Sabetha Community Hospital in Sabetha.Phil was born on May 17, 1948, to Kirt and Florence ldquoFlossierdquo Williams Wertenberger in Holton, Kansas, and grew up in Circleville, Kansas. The family moved to Sabetha when Phil was in the 3rd grade, and he attended Sabetha
Thelma Dunlap Harshaw, 92, of Holton, KS, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at The Pines in Holton. She was born October 2, 1930 in Grain Valley, MO, the daughter of Delbert and Jessie Tharp Mansell,Thelma attended Holton schools. She had lived in Holton since 1984 and previously in Manhattan, Lake Wabaunsee and Sidney, NE. She worked for Crosby Brothers in Topeka
Jeremiah ldquoJ. J.rdquo Scheele, 43, of Falls City, NE, passed away May 19, 2023 at Falls City. He was born January 22, 1980 at Milaca, MN to Timothy and Sandra Hughson Scheele.J. J. was raised at Milaca and graduated I. C. S. He then became a roofer in the Champlin, MN area, working as a subcontractor. He moved to Falls City in 2003 where he worked for Froeschl Constructio
Fred Alan Binkley went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 18, 2023. In finality of life, Fred was able to give the gift of life through organ donation. He was born April 3, 1957 to James W. Binkley and Shirley A. Tanner Binkley in Clay Center, KS.He moved to Topeka, KS in 1974 and graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1975. On July 15, 1977 Fred married Karen K. White i
Irvin M. Doc Schwalm finished his race and crossed the finish line through the Purple Pearly Gates of Heaven on May 18, 2023. He came into this world on July 12, 1933 as the eldest son of Roy and Winona Schwalm. Irv grew up on the family farm west of Baldwin City, Kansas where he graduated from Baldwin High School in 1951. While there, he excelled in football, basketball, track, and baseball
Brandie Nicole Ellen Page Jackson
Kansas City, MO
Brandie Nicole Ellen Page Jackson39s life was cut short at age 37 when she passed away suddenly on May 13, 2023.Nikki was born on June 21, 1985, in Atchison, Kansas. She was the beautiful daughter of Lisa R. Montgomery of Kansas City, MO, and father, David W. Page, of St. Joseph, MO.Nikki graduated from North Kansas City High School and attended Colorado Technical
Clayton James Strahm, 89, of Sabetha, Kansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.Clayton was born on September 13, 1933, on the family farm northwest of Sabetha. He was the third of four children born to Alphia and Lena Hartter Strahm. He attended National School in rural Nemaha County, Kansas. In 1956, Clayton was dra
Wilmer C. ldquoBudrdquo Rials, 80, of Elwood, Kansas passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at his home. Bud was born on March 2, 1943, in Lawrence County, Mississippi to Thomas Jefferson and Quilladell Moak Rials. He served in the U.S. Navy d
Doreene F. Deatherage Whetstine, 90, of Troy, Kansas passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at her home. Doreene was born on February 15, 1933, in Agency, Missouri to Paul and Audrey Riley Deatherage. Doreene graduated from Agency High School a
David Jan Collins passed from this life, leaving it a better place, on May 14, 2023, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Jan was born to John L. Collins, Jr. and Winifred Morley Collins on October 8, 1946, spending his youth on the family farm located north of Highland where the Collins family had resided since 1856. Jan grew up in a close, extended family. His paternal
Diana Linn Davis, 56, Valley Falls, died unexpectedly May 11, 2023, at her home.She was born Sept. 4, 1966, at the Holton Hospital, the daughter of Jack and Linda West. She was a 1984 graduate of Holton High School and attended Washburn Technical School. She was a medical transcriptionist and was employed by an association of medical doctors in Topeka until she was diagnosed with
Dorothy Marie ldquoDotrdquo Gantz, 85, Lawrence, formerly of the rural Perry area, died Monday, May 15, 2023 at Bridge Haven Care Center in Lawrence.She was born March 30, 1938 in Grant,WI, the daughter of Charles Milton and Ruby Mertie Williams Paddock.She was a 1956 graduate of Bruce High School, Bruce, WI. and attended Beauty School after graduation from High S
Damion L. Koch, 59, of Baileyville lost his battle against cancer on May 16, 2023 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital.Damian was born on September 8, 1963, in Seneca, to Joseph and Mary Mueting Koch. Damian attended BampB school and graduated in 1982. He was committed to helping his father with the farming and dairy operation. He was employed with Steve Stallbaumer Construct
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