Announcements

Carol Rippe

Popkess Mortuary in Sabetha

Sabetha, KS

Carol Rippe, 72, of Sabetha, KS, died unexpectedly at home December 30, 2019.

She was born in Tuscola, IL, to Charles and Martha (Bernhart) Barr. Her childhood was spent in numerous small towns across the Midwest. After graduating from high school in Paris, MO, she attended Culver Stockton College in Canton, MO, majoring in music theory and piano performance. She later received a m


Dorothy Higgins

Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt

Humboldt, NE

Dorothy Maxine Higgins, 88, of Humboldt, Nebraska was born on July 28, 1931, in Humboldt, Nebraska to Lloyd and Katherine Moyer.  She was raised near Humboldt and attended country school through the 8th grade.  Dorothy was united in marriage to Jerry Higgins and to this union three daughters, Penny, Connie and Cheryl were born.  The couple raised their family in Tecumseh, Nebras


Eileen Ricker

Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca

Seneca, KS

  Eileen B. Ricker, 89, of Seneca, Kansas, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Life Care Center in Seneca.

 She was born February 18, 1930, on a farm west of Seneca, Kansas, the daughter of August C. and Catherine Ronnebaum Olberding. She grew up there, attended 4 years of grade school at St. Mary's School at St. Benedict and 4 years at Sts. Peter & Paul Gr


Debbie Frayer

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Hiawatha

Powhattan, KS

Debbie Roxanne Frayer, age 65, of Powhattan, passed away December 26th, with her loving husband, John, at her side.

Debbie spent her life caring for others as a nurse until she met Breana and fell in love with her.  She took Breana into her home when she was only six months old and provided a warm home until Breana passed away at 11 years old.

Debbie married John F


Robert C. Gibbs

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Falls City, NE

Robert C. Gibbs, 73 of Falls City, NE passed away December 28, 2019 at Topeka, KS.  He was born January 22, 1946 to Robert and Laura (Miner) Gibbs in Falls City.  Robert was raised in Reserve, KS and graduated from Reserve High School in 1964.  He attended Highland Junior College receiving an Associate’s Degree in business.  Following his schooling he joined the Unite


Gertrude Elizabeth (Adkins) Hamilton

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Hiawatha, KS

Gertrude Elizabeth (Adkins) Hamilton passed away December 28, 2019 at the Maple Heights Care Center in Hiawatha, KS.  She was the daughter of Samuel (Frank) and Maude (Randall) Adkins. Gertrude was born February 26, 1932 at Everest, KS.

She was loved for her caring heart, spunky sense of humor, and her willingness to help people going through hard times. She was also known


Gary Buskirk, Sr.

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Mayetta, KS

Gary Wayne “Sosah” Buskirk, Sr., 67, of Mayetta, KS passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Rossville Manor. He was born October 4, 1950 in Claremore, Oklahoma. The son of Ada Levier (Mahkuk) and Eugene Buskirk.

Gary attended Haskell Institute and Washburn Vocation School. He worked a


Harvey Herrs

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton

Linn, KS

Harvey Marvin Herrs, 82, died Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Horton, KS.  

Harvey was born on December 29, 1937, at home on the farm at Linn, KS, to Marvin and Clara Ohlde Herrs.  He was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Linn, KS, on January 2, 1938, and confirmed his faith at Immanuel in 1952.  He graduated from Linn Rural High School in the class of 1956.


Elsie Bullock

Davidson Funeral Home in Topeka

Topeka, KS

Elsie Mae Bullock, 78, of Topeka went to be with the Lord, with her children by her side, on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.

She was born December 14, 1941 the daughter of William and Elsie E. Wende Elliott in Hiawatha, Kansas. Elsie was raised at Sabetha, Kansas and graduated from high school there in 1959.  She attended Clark’s School of Business.  She was an administ


Agnes Finger

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Hiawatha

rural Powhattan, KS

On Saturday, December 28, 2019 Agnes Leonissa (Schuetz) Finger passed away surrounded by family.  She was 88 years old.

Agnes was born on June 2, 1931 in rural Brown County, Kansas, the third of six children of Clarence and Helene (Gold) Schuetz.  She grew up on the family farm near Mercier, Kansas, and graduated from Powhattan High School in 1949.

On October


Gerald Ritenour

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Holton , KS

Gerald William Ritenour, 82, of Holton, KS, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 in Holton. He was born December 25, 1937 in Martinsburg, WV, the son of John William and Mary Jane (Wellen) Ritenour.

Gerald proudly served in the United States Marines and later retired from the United States Air Fo


Claren Keithley

Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn

Brandon , SD

Claren D. Keithley, age 78 passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at his home in Brandon, South Dakota surrounded by his beloved family.

Survivors: wife Pam, Brandon, SD; son David (Marcy) Keithley, Mankato, MN; daughter, Sherri (Jeff) Fisher, Lakeville, MN; grandchildren MacKenzie Keithley, Savannah Keithley, Bailey Fisher, Chloe Fisher; great-granddaughter, Scarlett Wolff; sis


Dave Kimball

Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn

Elk Creek , NE

Dave Kimball, age 56 of Elk Creek, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home.

Survivors include his son Tyler of Los Angeles, CA; daughter Dariane Kimball and significant other Bryce Howard of Mesa, AZ; fiancée Tammie Burns of Lincoln; mother Judy Kimball of Auburn; brother Mike Kimball of Auburn; sisters and brother-in-law Lori and Randy Gottula of Fall


Warren Higley

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Cummings, KS

Warren Russel Higley, 98, Cummings, KS, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Atchison Senior Village.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Friday January 3, 2020, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Cormode officiating.  Burial will follow at Pardee Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the funer


Leila Nutter

Popkess Mortuary in Seneca

Seneca, KS

Leila June (Reed) Nutter, 72, of Seneca, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital.

Leila was born to the late Irvin Reed and June (Anderson) Reed on September 14, 1947 in Holton. She graduated from Soldier High School and from Clark’s School of Business in Topeka. She married Lloyd Nutter on


James "Jim" Otis Parrot

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison, KS

James “Jim” Otis Parrott, 74 of Rushville, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS with Rev. George Baugh officiating.&nb


Jim Wickham

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Falls City, NE

Jim Wickham, 62, of Falls City, NE, passed away December 27, 2019 at Falls City. He was born November 4, 1957 at Falls City to Donnie and Sandra (Miller) Wickham.

He married Arlene Baumgartner on May 21, 1977 at Sabetha, KS.

Jim was raised at Falls City and graduated Falls City High School in 1976. He then attended Southeast Community College at Milford and graduated as


Mary Gibbs

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton

Horton, KS

Mary Fay Gibbs, 87, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the Mission Village Living Center in Horton, Kansas.

She was born on November 22, 1932 in Plattsburg, Missouri the daughter of Joseph and Mary Berten Taylor. Mary was a homemaker and a member of the United Methodist C


Marcille M. Veigel

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Falls City, NE

Marcille M. Veigel 96 of Falls City, NE, passed away December 26, 2019 at Falls City.  She was born November 12, 1923 to Albert and Josephine (Futscher) Ernst at Falls City.  On September 23, 1947 she married Edwin Veigel at the Zion United Church of Christ, Northeast of Falls City.

Marcille was raised on a farm North of Rulo and attended rural school.  Following her


Debra Ann “Ceezan” Matchie-Wakolee

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Hiawatha, KS

Debra Ann “Ceezan” Matchie-Wakolee, 64, of Hiawatha, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Maple Heights Nursing Home. She was born February 21, 1955 in Holton, KS, the daughter of Amil and Regina (McKinney) Matchie.

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