Announcements

Ruth Caton

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Hiawatha

Hiawatha, KS

Ruth Caton, 90, of Hiawatha, died Saturday afternoon, October 20, 2018, at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Hiawatha where she had been a resident since November 2016.

Ruth was born at Dighton, Kansas, December 30, 1927, one of three daughters of Fred and Lila Jeffries Stone.  She grew up at Dighton and attended schools there.  She followed her sister and her husband to Brow


Eric Freel

Popkess Mortuary in Sabetha

Sabetha , KS

Eric Dale Freel, 66, of Sabetha, Kansas passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 at his Sabetha apartment.

He was born June 29, 1952 in Topeka, Kansas to Lawrence Dale and Edra Ruth (Young Faidley) Freel, Topeka school teachers. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1970 and went to trade school to learn small engine mechanics. Later, he was employed as a paramedic in Junction City


JoAnn Lierz

Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca

Seneca, KS

JoAnn Elizabeth Lierz, 88, died October 18, 2018. 

Born to Frank T. and Josephine Buessing Heiman.  Married Elmer Lierz February 9, 1952. 

Survived by 8 children, 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. 

Rosaries are 2 & 7 P.M. on Sunday October 21, 2018 at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on


Marvin Holt

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Hiawatha

Hiawatha, formerly of Highland , KS

Marvin Lee Holt, 67, was born on September 7, 1951, one of four children born to Leonard and Mary Rieger Holt.  He died surrounded by his family on October 18, 2018, at the Hiawatha Community Hospital.

Marvin grew up on a farm west of Highland.  He graduated from Highland High School and then attended Platte Technical School in St. Joseph, MO.  He worked at Wilde Too


Donald Dial

Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls

Topeka, KS

 

Donald R. Dial, 81, Topeka, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, at a Topeka hospital.

He was born July 27, 1937, at Topeka, the son of Leslie and Wilma Scheiber Dial. He graduated from Valley Falls High School and attended the University of Arizona for two years. He served in the US Air Force.

Don worked in Topeka at Sante Fe in the Payroll Department and re


Michael Trower

Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls

formerly of Atchison, KS

 Michael E. Trower, 69, El Dorado, formerly of Atchison, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at his home.

He was born Oct. 21, 1948, at Atchison, the son of Rollo V. and Grace Ray Trower. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1967.

Mike was a correctional officer at the El Dorado Correctional Facility for 12 years and attained the rank of Captain. He had been a Supervisor


John Zibell, Sr.

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Holton, KS

John Douglas Zibell, Sr., 66, of Holton, KS entered into eternal life on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 as a result of a construction accident. He was born May 10, 1952 in Holton, KS the son of Gus Junior and Bessie Emma (Roller) Zibell.

He graduated from Holton High School in 1970 and has been a lifelong member of the community. After school he helped on the family farm and worked for S


Robert Salter

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha

Lynnwood , WA

Robert Salter married Rose Hiskey from Robinson, Kansas. Her parents were Worth and Berniece Hiskey.

Robert, of Lynnwood, Washington, died September 18, 2018.

Among survivors are a son Matt; a daughter Debbie.

Family and friends will meet at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha, by 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 23, to go in procession to Rose Hill Cemetery, Robinso


Francis Sudbeck

Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca

Seneca, KS

Francis H. Sudbeck, 89, of Seneca, died on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in Seneca, Kansas.

Francis was born to Franz and Mary A. Olberding Sudbeck on March 7, 1929. He grew up on the family farm northwest of St. Benedict, Kansas, and attended Haug Country School for a year before attending St. Mary’s Grade School, graduating from St. Benedict High School in 1946. His father died


Elizabeth " Liz" Peak

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Hiawatha

Horton , KS

Elizabeth A. “Liz” Peak, 64, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully at Mission Village Living Center in Horton, Tuesday evening, October 16, 2018.

Liz was born June 25, 1954, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Clarence and Donna Hudson Peak.  She grew up in the Horton-Effingham areas where she attended schools, graduating from Effingham High School.  Li


Robert " Bob" Claas

Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca

Seneca, KS

Robert “Bob” Lee Claas, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 15, 2018, at his home in Seneca.

Bob was born on January 8, 1948 to John Louis and Lily Louise Luginbill Claas in Seneca. Bob attended 1st-5th grade at Flush Grade School; and graduated from Sts. Peter & Paul High School with the Class of 1967. On December 21, 1967 Bob enlisted to serve his country, whe


Robert Dean “Bob” Chalfant

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Elwood, KS

Robert Dean “Bob” Chalfant, 78, of Elwood, KS died on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at the Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.

Memorial services will be 11:30 am on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, with Rev. Jeff Cochran officiating. The body has been cremated and burial of the cremated remains will follo


Dalen Leroy Beethe

Wherry Mortuary of Pawnee City

Steinauer, NE

Dalen Leroy Beethe was born on December 16, 1934, at Steinauer, Nebraska, to Otto and Laura (Wolters) Beethe. He passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 at the Pawnee County Memorial Hospital in Pawnee City.

He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Elk Creek.  He had been a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Pawnee City since 1965.

He a


Eva May Bolz

Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls

formerly of Meriden, KS

 

Eva May Bolz, 76, Topeka, formerly of Meriden, died Sunday Oct. 14, 2018, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.

She was born April 27, 1942, northwest of Meriden, the daughter of Johnnie and Glena May Martin Bolz. She graduated from Point Pleasant Country School and later Hoyt High School in 1961.

Eva May grew up on the family farm doing many chores and j


Lena Maxine Smith

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Rushville , MO

Lena Maxine Smith, 88, of Rushville, MO passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the Sugar Creek Christian Church, Rushville, MO, with Rev. Keith Hoover officiating.  Burial will follow at Sugar Creek Cemetery.  Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, F


Oma Soden

Dishon- Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton

Hiawatha, formerly of Robinson, KS

Oma Grace Soden, 91, of Hiawatha, Kansas, formerly of Robinson, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Maple Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hiawatha, Kansas.

She was born on July 11, 1927 in Robinson, Kansas the daughter of George Henry Soden Sr. and Lola Grace Bland.

Oma worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for Blair Mills and worked o


Eugene Marti

Popkess Mortuary in Sabetha

Sabetha , KS

Eugene George Marti of Sabetha, KS died peacefully on October 14, 2018 at the Apostolic Christian Nursing Home in Sabetha.

He was born in Lamar, MO on July 14, 1930 the son of George and Elizabeth (Banwart) Marti. When Eugene was 10 years old, his father passed away and the family moved to Fort Scott, KS, and later moved to Sabetha when he was a sophomore in high school.


Bert Ramsey

Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn

Auburn , NE

Bert Ramsey, age 58 of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 13, 2018, at his farm near Auburn.

He is survived by his sisters Ann Ramsey of Tecumseh, Dollie and husband Terry Dettmann of Arnold, MO; step-mother Karen Ramsey of Dawson; step-siblings Denise Arington, John and wife Mary Sue Martin, Laura Pagnano, Lance Martin; other relatives and friends.  

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Thomas Phillips

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Hiawatha

Hiawatha , KS

Thomas E. Phillips, 69, of Hiawatha, KS died peacefully Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Maple Heights Nursing Home.

He was born September 15, 1949 in Parsons, KS, the youngest of six children to the late Eldred and Elsie Ginn Phillips.  Tom grew up in Parsons, KS and graduated from Labette County High School with the Class of 1967.

Tom moved to Harrisonville, MO, w


Sharon Mitchell

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton

Holton , KS

Sharon Kay Mitchell, 70, of Holton, died Friday, October 12, 2018 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.   She was born November 8, 1947 at Onaga, the daughter of Melvin and Iverna Ristow Most.  She graduated from Onaga High School in 1965.   Sharon was a member of Quivira Heights Church of Christ in Topeka.   She was the office ma