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Martha Gail Gilleece, 84, of Valley Falls, KS, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born April 19, 1939 west of Holton, KS, the daughter of Jesse Miles Laverne and Loreen Elkinton Hayden.Martha graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1957 and attended Stewart College of Cosmetology in Topeka where she graduated in 1958. Martha worke
Shirley Sue Speer, 74, of rural Horton, Kansas was called home with her husband by her side on November 11, 2023 at the Holton Community Hospital.Shirley was born on January 29, 1949 in St. Joseph, Missouri the daughter of Roy and Donna Smith. She had five brothers, Sidney, Sam, Steve, Dale and Roy
Ruth Frederick Mullins, 87, of Salem, Nebraska was born on June 13, 1936, on a farm near Rulo, Nebraska to Charles E. and Alice Bowhay Frederick. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School with the class of 1954. Ruth worked for Southeast Nebraska Telephone Company, Mabel Johnson Insurance Company and other insurance companies in Denver, Colorado and Omaha, Nebraska. After returning to Sa
Glenda Lynn Wilhelm, 69, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 9th, 2023, in her home in Seneca with her husband, Dale, by her side.Glenda was born August 26,1954 to Glen and Marilyn Heideman Conley in Kansas City, Kansas. She was the oldest of six children. The family moved to Seneca, Kansas in 1955. G
Wendell William Mercer, Jr., 61, of Holton, KS, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 loving his family and friends. He was born June 29, 1962 in Syracuse, N.Y., the son of Wendell William Mercer and Sharon Elizabeth Stark.Bill, Jr. graduated from Holton High School in 1980 excelling in sports, especially track and cross country. He held multiple long distance running records
Alvin R. Wenger, of rural Powhattan, died November 4, 2023, at Medicalodges of Jackson County at Holton, at age of 96.Alvin was born at home on the family farm near Powhattan, April 5, 1927, the son of Ernest and Ethel Warner Wenger. Alvin had twin sisters 10 years his senior, both now deceased. During high school, he received the Union Pacific Scholarship.He farmed w
Glen Frederick Becker, 80, of Seneca, Kansas died Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Nemaha Valley Community Hospital surrounded by family and friends.He was born November 23, 1942 on the family farm east of Seneca, the son of Arthur and Marcedes Melcher Becker. Glen graduated from Saints Peter amp Paul High School in 1960 and joined the Army and was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood in
Chad Alan Stoddard, 54, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on November 7, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS with his son and sister by his side.Chad was born January 1, 1969 to Earle and Karyn Harbottle Stoddard in David City Nebraska. The family moved to Clay Center, Nebraska in 1970 and Seneca, Kansas in 1976. He attended grade school in Clay Center and Seneca Public Sc
Gerald W. ldquoJerryrdquo Joyce, 77, of Denton, KS, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1030 AM on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Bendena, KS, with Father Jeremy Heppler, OSB as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery, Bendena, KS. A Parish Rosar
Agnes Marie Lohman, of Atchison, KS, who lived a long full life of 98 years, passed peacefully on November 7, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, November 13, 2023, at 1030 a.m. at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant. A parish rosary will be Sunday, Nov. 12th at 400 p.m. with visitation to follow until 530 at the Aren
Wesley Leroy Barnett, 82, of Falls City, Nebraska, passed away Monday November 6, 2023 at his home.He was born August 26, 1941 in Bethany, Missouri son of Verna amp Wesley Barnett. He graduated from Benton High School. Wesley worked for the United States Postal Service as a Mail Handler, retiring after 25 years of service.Wesley proudly and faithfully served his cou
Sharon A. McElfresh, of Atchison, Kansas, died November 3, 2023, at St. Luke- Hospital at the age of 79.Sharon was born on May 8, 1944, at her home in Troy, KS, the daughter of Howard Vance Ramsey and Etta Mae Boatwright Ramsey. She attended schools in Troy.Sharon- most important and favorite part of life was being a mother and grandmother. She loved being with her
William ldquoBillrdquo A. Cross, 85, of Centralia, Kansas passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca, Kansas. He was surrounded by his family and lifted up in prayer.Bill was born on a blustery-cold day, December 8, 1937, on the family farm west of Seneca. He was the son of Raymond and Thelma Flentie Cross and was the second ch
Kathryn Lucille Wittrock Thomas went to her eternal home on November 3, 2023. She was born on November 25, 1925 in Richardson County, NE to Reuben and Johanna Krueger Wittrock. She was baptized at home on December 27, 1925. Her education began at rural district number 81 and ended upon graduation from Falls City High School in 1943. In July of that year, she took employment as an office cl
Ruth Elaine Meyer, 95, of Sabetha, Kansas died peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2023, in her home at the Apostolic Christian West Village in Sabetha.Ruth was born January 13, 1928, to Dewey and Susie Ersham Strahm. Ruth was raised on a farm in northern Nemaha County not far from Bern, Kansas. She attended school in Bern and graduated from Bern High School. Following graduation,
Jack Robert Weaver passed peacefully at Central Dupage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois on October 28, 2023 after a two week hospital stay and 4 year battle with lymphoma. Born in Hiawatha, Kansas to Glenn and Shirley Weaver on June 23, 1956, he was the third child and second son of a Kansas farm family. Growing up on a farm east of Hamlin, Kansas, he had a happy childhood and lea
Alberta Ann Garner, 86, of Holton, KS, passed away peacefully Friday, November 3, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was born October 25, 1937 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Henry Wallace and Anna Mary Dietz Pinger.She graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. Shortly after graduation she took to the role as homemaker. In her spare time, she could be found gardening, or
Donald Francis Thurn, 91, of Benton, KS, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Medicalodge of Atchison, KS. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1100 AM Monday, November 6, 2023, at the St. Louis Catholic Church, Good Intent with Fr. Hughes Sundeme as Celebrant. Burial will follow at the St. Louis Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 200 PM Sunday, November 5, 2023, at
Lois Estes parted this life, strong in faith and thankful for 99 years of life, on All Saints Day, November 1, 2023, at Cedarhurst Assisted Living in Topeka, Kansas. She was a long-time resident of Atchison, Kansas, and for the past decade had lived in St. Joseph, Missouri. Lois was born on March 4, 1924, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Erwin H. and Ruth
Neva Marie Richey Keller, passed away October 31, 2023 at Community Medical Center, Falls City, NE surrounded by her children. Her final prayer was answered as Jesus took her home.Neva was born on December 11, 1921, to Phillip Edward and Zula Mae Fee Richey in Doniphan County, KS. She began grade school in White Cloud. The family moved to a farm 6 miles northwest of White C
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