Announcements

Richard Gress

Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca

Seneca, KS

Richard Alan Gress, 61, of Seneca died on Monday, July 6, 2020 at his home in Seneca.

Richard was born on March 20, 1959 to Charles and Ann Heideman Gress. Attended grade school at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School and graduated from Nemaha Valley High Schoool in 1976. Richard was one of the top dairymen in Nemaha County for the last 40 years. He was a leader in adopting new tech


Dennis Alley

Holton, KS

Dennis Leroy Alley, 68, Holton, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Midland Hospice in Topeka.

He was born Feb. 17, 1952, in Holton, the son of Roy and Mildred Duffy Alley. He graduated from Holton High School in 1970.

Mr. Alley was a truck driver and cattle trader.

Survivors include a daughter, Reva Alley; a stepson, Ryan Alley; and many cousins.

He


Helen Hageman

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Hiawatha

Hiawatha , KS

Hiawatha, KS-- Helen Hageman, passed away from cancer on July 3, 2020.

She is survived by her sister, Mary Schrader (Raymond), Topeka, KS, nephews:   Ben Schrader (Lou Ann), Olathe, KS, Brian Schrader, Topeka, KS, and grand nieces Courtney and Michelle Schrader, Olathe, KS.

Helen was preceded in death by her younger sister, Nancy Hageman.

Helen was


Letah M. Gerdes

Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison, KS

Letah M. Gerdes, 51, Atchison, Kansas, died Sunday July 5, 2020, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday, July 9, 2020 from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.  Private family inurnment will be at a later date in Mt. Calvar


Joanna “Jo” Hines

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Lancaster, KS

Joanna “Jo” Hines, 86, of Lancaster, KS, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at the Atchison Senior Village.

A private family Memorial Graveside Service will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, KS, with Fr. Jon Hullinger officiating. Memorials are suggested to Lancaster Cemetery and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funer


James Sprowl

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha

formerly of Hiawatha , KS

SPROWL, JAMES ROBERT, 53, formerly of Hiawatha, died unexpectedly May 27, 2020 in Wichita. 

He was born in East Orange N.J., graduated from Topeka High School in 1985 and had lived in Wichita since 1991.  He received a bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, in criminal justice from Wichita State University in 2012.

James was preceded in death by his parents


Judith K. Wilson

Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home in Atchison

Kansas City, MO

Judith K. Wilson, 78, Kansas City, Missouri died Friday, July 3, 2020 at the Ignite Medical Resort in Kansas City, Missouri.

Funeral services will be Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Pastor Al Schirmacher officiating. Interment will follow in Brush Creek Cemetery, Atchison County, Kansas. Visitation with the family will be Fr


Virginia M. Runnebaum

Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca

Seneca, KS

Virginia M. Runnebaum, 97, of Seneca, died on July 3, 2020 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca.

Virginia was born on a farm south of Baileyville on October 28, 1923 to Henry F. and Catherine C. Henry Heideman. She grew up in the Baileyville community and attended Sacred Heart Grade School; graduating from Baileyville High School in 1941. As a young woman she helped ou


Joe Becker

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary of Horton

Rural Purcell, KS

Joseph Louis Becker, 82, of rural Purcell, passed from this earth peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 2, 2020.  Joe was born in Axtell, KS on March 19, 1938 to Henry and Esther (McLaughlin) Becker, the sixth of 11 children.   When Joe was a small child the family moved to Purcell, KS.  Joe attended St Mary


Gene Chandler

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Falls City, NE

Gene Chandler, 80, of Falls City, NE, passed away July 2, 2020 at Falls City. He was born March 9, 1940 at Sabetha, KS to Theodore and Ina Vina (Root) Chandler

He married Mary Watkins on January 29, 1961 at Sabetha, KS.

Gene was raised at Sabetha and graduated Reserve High School in 1959. When married the couple established their home in Sabetha and in 1967 they moved t


Leola M. Grantham

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison, KS

Leola M. Grantham, 100, of Atchison KS died on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family and caregivers.

Graveside services and burial will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, July 4th, 2020 at the Oak Hill Cemetery, with Rev. Cyd Stein officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until time of service at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home who is hand


Patricia " Patty" Lentz

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Hiawatha

White Cloud, KS

WHITE CLOUD, KS…….Graveside Services are planned for Patricia L. “Patty” Lentz, at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2020, at the Iowa Point Cemetery, north of Highland. 

Patty passed away unexpectedly March 30, at the age of 70.

Among survivors are her husband Larry, and daughter Jennifer.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the


Norma Armstrong

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Hiawatha

formerly of Reserve, KS

Norma Jean Armstrong, 93, formerly of Reserve, Kansas, passed away Thursday July 2, 2020 at the Medical Lodges Nursing Facility in Holton.

She was born July 12, 1926 in Louisburg, Kansas, one of four daughters born to Charles Simmonds and Hattie Marie Hansen.  She grew up in Louisburg where she attended school.

Norma worked as a riveter in Kansas City during the wa


Leita Mae Coder-Weber

Becker Chapel in Effingham

Formerly Effingham, KS

Leita Mae Coder-Weber, 91, formerly of Effingham, KS died on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Vintage Park Assisted Living in Holton, KS.

Due to COVID 19 a private family only Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 4th, 2020 at St. Ann’s Church, Effingham with Fr. Hughes Sundeme as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Ann’s Cemetery, Effing


Allen Ray Reinke

Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls

Valley Falls, KS

Allen Ray Reinke, 58, of Valley Falls, KS, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his home. He was born January 10, 1962 in Omaha, NE, the son of Arthur & Gleanys (Weiss) Reinke.

          Allen graduated from Deshler High School. He continued his education at Concordia University achieving a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. He a


Willard Ivan Duffield

Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls

Valley Falls , KS

WILLARD I. DUFFIELD

 

HOYT- Willard Ivan Duffield, 85, of Hoyt, KS, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at The Pines South. He was born February 15, 1935 in Hoyt, KS, the son of Brice C. and Laura (Bolz) Duffield. 

    Willard graduated from Denison High School in 1953. He was lifelong farmer and stockman. Willard was a member of the


Keith Thomas Hippen

Wherry Mortuary of Pawnee City

Omaha, NE

Keith Thomas Hippen, 54 of Omaha, Nebraska passed away at UNMC in Omaha, Nebraska on Monday, June 29, 2020.  Keith  was born to Lorance and Charlene (Lovitt) Hippen 02/05/1966 in Beatrice, Ne. 

He was baptized into the Lutheran faith at Peace Lutheran Church, Lewiston, Ne.  He attended Lewiston Cons. Schools and the University of Nebraska Lincoln, wher


Michael James Paulson

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Omaha, NE

Michael James Paulson

October 1, 1953 – June 23, 2020

Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents; brother, Steve Paulson; nephew, Steven “Bubba” Paulson Jr.; uncle, Don Milburn; and other family. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Paulson; children, Jocelyn Paulson and Jillian Paulson; grandchildren, Jordan Williams, Jakobe Williams, Jeveah Young,


Roxie Ellen Stalder

Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison, KS

Roxie Ellen Stalder, age 91, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020, at the Atchison Hospital.

Funeral services will be Thursday, July 2, 2020, at 10:30 A.M. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Wendy Zaragoza officiating. Interment will follow in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, one hour prior to the service, fro


Terry Charles Marsh

Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls

Ozawkie, KS

Terry Charles Marsh, 82, of Ozawkie, KS, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at his home. He was born May 22, 1938 in Valley Falls, KS, the son of William Raymond and Mary Elizabeth (Simons) Marsh.

Terry graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1956. He proudly served in the United States Air Force beginning in 1956 and retiring after 20 years in 1977 as Tech Sargent during the Vi