Announcements

Betty Lou Hower

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Whiting, KS

Betty Lou Hower, 80, of Whiting, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born October 12, 1941 in Fresno, CA, the daughter of Jack Curtis and Elsie Faye Huffman Higgins.nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Betty had lived in the Whiting Community since 1985 and previously in California. She was a cosmetologist a

David Wayne Kooser

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton

Horton, KS

David Wayne Kooser, 68, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021, at his home in Horton, Kansas.He was born on May 18, 1953 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Otis and Evelyn Loper Kooser. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the U.S. Airforce and retired after serving his country for 20 years. He attended the First Baptist Church in Horton, Kansas.

Antoinette F. Niehues Hermesch

Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca

formerly of Kelly , KS

Antoinette F. Niehues Hermesch, 100, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Kelly, Kansas died on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at her home.Antoinette was born February 25, 1921, to Bernard Niehues and Mary Knipper Niehues, on the family farm, South of Kelly, Kansas. She was the tenth of fifteen children born into this union. After Antoinette graduated from St. Bede Parish Grade School sh

Frances L. Sells

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Rulo , NE

Frances R. Sells, 79, of Rulo, NE, passed away December 29, 2021 at Rulo. She was born August 14, 1942 at Salem, NE to Frank and Lucille Hall Ruch.She married Jackie Sells on August 2, 1962 at Rulo. He passed away November 27, 2020Frances was raised at Rulo and graduated Reserve High School in 1960. She then attended business school in Omaha and learned the telegrap

Summer Dawn Furgeson

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison, KS

Summer Dawn Furgeson, 33, of Atchison, KS died Thursday, December 16, 2021, at her home unexpectedly.Memorial services will be held at 200 pm on Thursday, December 30th, 2021, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Lucas officiating. Burial of cremated remains will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Atchison, KS. The family will receive friends for one hour pri

Chad Michael Baker

Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca

Seneca, KS

Chad Michael Baker, 38, of Seneca, passed away on December 23, 2021 at Kansas City Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.Chad was born on April 19, 1983 at Nemaha Valley Community Hospital to Melvin and Mary Jane Gronquist Baker. He grew up in Seneca and attended Nemaha Valley Elementary, Junior High and High School. He graduated with the Class of 2001. He attended Cloud Coun

Don Bausch

Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn

Burchard, NE

Don J. Bausch, age 79 of Burchard, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021, at the Johnson County Hospital in Tecumseh.Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law Amy and Chris Gottula of Burchard son Clark Bausch of Kearney grandchildren Isaac, Olivia, Madolyn, Emalyse, and Vanessa Gottula, Joakim, Abbigail, and Savannah Bausch sisters and brother-in-law Jeanette and Wayne Zim

Anolene Elizabeth “Annie” Mathena

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Mayetta, KS

Anolene Elizabeth ldquoAnnierdquo Mathena, 85, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at her home. She was born September 20, 1936 in Cummings, KS, the daughter of Earl B. and Ida E. Nitz Ricketts.nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Annie graduated from ACCHS in 1954 at Effingham, KS. She was a Nursing Technician for over 22 years at Storm

Edwina “Winnie” Pollock

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Holton, KS

Edwina ldquoWinnierdquo Pollock, 96, of Holton, KS, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021. She was born August 25, 1925 in Soldier, the daughter of W.H. ldquoMajorrdquo and Ella M. Forrest-Cook Capsey.Winnie graduated from Soldier High School in 1943. She worked along side her husband, Wayne, on the family farm.She attended Bucks Grove Church.

Jennifer Mumm

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Falls City, NE

Jennifer Mumm, 46, of Falls City, NE, passed away December 22, 2021 at Grand Island, NE. She was born November 13, 1975 at Falls City to Brad and Kathy Fisher Mumm.Jennifer was raised at Rulo and graduated Falls City High School in 1994. Following graduation she worked at Camp Rulo, Flair Fold and White Cloud Gas Station. At the time of her death, she was working at the Bingo Ha

Donna Jean Svanda

Wherry Mortuary of Pawnee City

Dubois, NE

Donna Jean Svanda 79 of Dubois, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 surrounded by her family at the Pawnee County Memorial Hospital.nbspnbspShe was born on April 17, 1942 in Pawnee City, Nebraska to Joseph and Blanche Kunc Svanda.Survived by son Greg Blecha of Pawnee City, NE, son Doug Blecha of Beatrice, NE, granddaughters, Natalie Blecha of Tecumseh, NE, Ni

Donald Dailey

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha

Havensville, KS

Donald Scott Daily, 48, of Havensville, Kansas, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at his home.Donnie was born on November 20, 1973, in Holton, Kansas, the son of Donald Herbert and Judith Ann McNett Daily.Donnie was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 7 and endured numerous surgeries. Even with his considerable health issues, Donnie was known as jokester and w

Verina Hayes

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha

White Cloud, KS

Verina L. Hayes, 80, with family by her side, passed away from her earthly life to her heavenly life December, 16, 2021, at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Hiawatha.Verina was born May 7, 1941, one of twelve children born to Vincent Sr. and Irene Kent Foster. She spent her early years growing up and just starting school at Rulo, Nebraska. Her parents divorced when she was in kinderg

Floyd Eugene Hanson

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison, KS

Floyd Eugene Hanson, 70, of Atchison, KS died on Monday, December 20, 2021, at the Amberwell Health-Atchison, KS.Funeral Services will be held at 1030 am on Monday, December 27th, 2021, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Russ Cooper officiating. Burial will follow at 1230 pm in the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. The family will receive friends one

Joseph Kerns

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Hiawatha

formerly of Horton, KS

Joseph Garrett Kerns, formerly of Horton, passed away Saturday, December 18 at 31 years of age after a long and courageous battle with a difficult illness. He was dedicated to helping others in difficult situations without judgement or concern for personal wealth, possessions or recognition.Joe was greatly loved by his family and friends who remember him for his kind heart, sense

Harold Twombly

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Highland

Highland , KS

Harold F. Twombly, 94, longtime resident of Highland, passed away with family by his side December 20, 2021, at home.A celebration of Haroldrsquos life is planned for 230 p.m. Thursday, December 23, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland.nbsp Mark Twombly and Lil Twombly will officiate.nbsp Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery.Friends may call at the fun

Roy Clifton Minks Jr.

Wherry Mortuary of Humboldt

Humboldt , NE

Roy Clifton Minks Jr., 77, of Humboldt, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly November 25, 2021. nbspHe was born to Roy C. and Dorothy Dodd Minks Sr. on January 6, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas. nbspRoy served in the United State Air Force from August 20, 1963 until his discharge on July 18, 1967. Roy believed in giving second chances.He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings

Alice Mae Uber

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton

Horton, KS

Alice Mae Uber, 82, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Amberwell Hospital in Hiawatha, Kansas.nbspShe was born on September 22, 1939 in Horton, Kansas, the daughter of Harvey and Roberta Behrnes.nbsp Alice graduated from Whiting High School.nbsp She was a member of the Horton United Methodist Church and thought the world of her church family

Jerry Brammer

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga

Onaga, KS

Jerry L. rdquoBuffalordquo Brammer, 67, of Onaga, passed away December 19, 2021 at his home.He was born May 2, 1954, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of Frank and Hyacinth Menzel Brammer.nbsp He graduated from Blue Valley High School in Randolph, Kansas in 1972.nbsph3 style"margin-l

Roger Kiekhaefer

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Falls City, NE

Roger Kiekhaefer, 85, of Falls City, NE, passed away December 17, 2021 at Falls City.His funeral will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 200 PM at Christ Lutheran Church with Reverend Daniel Gifford officiating masks are encourage to be worn. Interment will be in Falls City Catholic Cemetery. Military graveside honors by Falls City Ceremonial Honor Guard.Open