Announcements
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
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
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
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
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
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 graduated from Deshler High School. He continued his education at Concordia University achieving a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. He a
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
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
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,
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 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
DATE & PLACE OF DEATH: June 27, 2020 at Falls City
DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 13, 1945 at Troy, KS PARENTS: Carl and Mary Rose (Bracken) Shelton
MARRIAGE: She married Alvin Miner on August 14, 1964 at Blair, KS,
Michael Alan Haverkamp, age 62, of Laredo, Texas, formerly of Baileyville, Kansas died unexpectedly at his father’s house north of Baileyville on the afternoon of June 25, 2020, while home visiting with family to attend a family event the weekend before.
Michael Alan Haverkamp was born in the Seneca Hospital on March 9, 1958 to Aloysius H. Haverkam
formerly of Sabetha , KS
LaVerne was born on July 1, 1928, in Sabetha to Walter Lee and Sara Fern (Hampton) Chase.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Paul Stolzenberger; her parents; brother, Earl Chase; and grandson, J.W. Stolzenberger.
LaVerne is surv
Donna was born on June 6, 1928 in Brown County to William E. and Isabella Margaret (Babst) Phillippi. She was the youngest in her family, born thirteen years after her sister, Martha LaVaun.
She attended Sabetha High Schoo
Eddie was born on September 21, 1962 in St. Joseph, Missouri the son of Max and Nancy Polson Groshong. Eddie attended and graduated from Kansas School for the Deaf.
After graduation, Eddie worked side by side
Nancy was born on November 1, 1952 in Humboldt, NE, to Walter E. and Ila Mae (Gilfillan) Arnold. She grew up south of Morrill, KS. She attended school in Morrill until her senior year when she transferred to Sabetha High. Af
From the day she was born, Ali put smiles on everyone's face she came in contact with. You could not meet Ali and not fall in love with her. Ali was a beautiful young lady, even though she was still a child in so ma
He is survived by two daughters, Sue Jones of Wathena, KS and Wendy Mangin of Vincennes, IN, one son Robert of Horton, KS, and one brother, Jim , of Chanute, KS, 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and close friend Connie Mayfield of Horton.