Announcements

Elizabeth Cobb

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Topeka , KS

Elizabeth Irene Cobb, 35, went to be with God, July 23, 2018, in Topeka, Kansas, almost one year after her beloved grandmother, Phyllis Mae Cobb, passed away on July 24, 2018, in Holton, Kansas.

Elizabeth’s survivors include her son, Devin Haney, 18, an outstanding student-athlete at Northern Illinois University; her parents, Ronald Lee Cobb (Kathleen) of Holton, Kansas and J


Glen M. Lippold

Wherry Mortuary of Tecumseh

Pawnee City, NE

Glen M. Lippold, 96, of Pawnee City, Nebraska passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at Premier Estates of Pawnee City.  He was born on November 19, 1921 to Charles and Ethel (Overmyer) Lippold in Texarkana, Texas.  Glen moved with his family from Texas to Lincoln, Nebraska when he was 5 years old, there he attended grade school at Belmont School and  Teachers Collage High School


Gary Lee Perry

Hall Funeral Chapel of Auburn

Peru, NE

Gary Lee Perry, 73, of Peru, Nebraska was born to Noyle and Mildred (Vice) Perry on September 3, 1944 in Auburn, Nebraska.  He graduated from Kearney High School in Kearney, Nebraska with the class of 1962.  On November 1, 1985, Gary was united in marriage to Beverly Reeves in Fairfax, Missouri.  Gary worked as a heavy equipment operator mechanic for NPPD in


Evayline M. “Ev” Plager

Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn

Elk Creek, NE

Evayline M. “Ev” Plager, age 79 of Elk Creek, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Belle Terrace in Tecumseh.

She is survived by her husband Ed of Elk Creek; son and daughter-in-law Glenn and Rebecca of Elk Creek; daughters and sons-in-law Christy and Russ Waring of Tecumseh, Karen and Matt McCoy of Lincoln; grandchildren Kelsee (Justin) Sayer, Mason Waring, Wil McCo


Frank Cochran

Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena

Wathena , KS

Franklin Lee Cochran, 81, of Wathena, Kansas died Saturday morning, July 21, 2018.

Frank was born on January 25, 1937 in Stewartsville, Missouri to Ralph and Sally Cochran.  He lived most of his life in Wathena.  Frank worked for and retired from Krause Milling in St. Joseph, Missouri.

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Paul D. "Goose" Bernhardt

Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel of Beatrice

Beatrice, Formerly of Falls City, NE

Paul D. "Goose" Bernhardt, 83 years of age, of Beatrice passed away at the Beatrice Community Hospital Friday morning, July 20, 2018. He was born on October 20, 1934 at Dawson, NE to Nick and Letha (Mitchell) Bernhardt. Paul was a graduate of Honey Creek High School in 1954. Paul served in the National Guard in the 134th Infantry from 1954-1965. He was married to Beverly Huettner and


Olivene Henley

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton

Horton , KS

Olivene K. Henley, 81, of Horton, KS passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at the Horton Community Hospital.

She was born October 23, 1936 one of twelve children to Oliver and Columbia Herrick Kahbeah. Nine of her siblings preceded her in death. She married Vernon H. Henley in Eldorado, KS, March 26, 1953. They lived in Kansas City their entire married life. He preceded her in death


Chenenia Johnson

Dishon- Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton

Horton , KS

Chenenia Delores “NumKumGoKwe”Johnson, 30, of Horton, KS died Monday afternoon, July 16, 2018 from injuries sustained in a car accident early Sunday morning.

Chenenia was born April 11, 1988 the daughter of Randolph Lee Johnson and Sally Ann Wakole.  She graduated High School from Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, Oklahoma.  She continued her education at H


Lila J. Mercer

Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison, KS

Lila J. Mercer, 86, Atchison, Kansas died Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Atchison Senior Village surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be Friday, July 20, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at First Christian Church with Rev. Matt Broxterman officiating.  Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be Friday, July 20th from 10:00 un


Aaron Peter Ahles-Iverson

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Aaron Peter Ahles-Iverson, 40, child of God, died Friday July 13, 2018. He was born February 20, 1978 to Valerian Ahles and Christine Iverson.

Aaron graduated from Atchison High School class of 1996, and Missouri Western State University, graduating with a degree in instrumental music education. He worked as the manager at Prolific Technologies in St. Joseph, MO.

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James "Jim" Arms

Wherry Mortuary of Humboldt

Humboldt, NE

James “Jim” E. Arms, 66, of Humboldt, Nebraska was born on August 29, 1951 in Boscobel, Wisconsin to Eldon and Lois (Schofield) Arms.  He attended school in Boscobel and came from a large family that taught him the value of hard work at a young age.  After serving in the military, he met the love of his life, Judie Chapman.  The couple were married on March 15,1973 a


Robert Anderson

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Mayetta, KS

Robert Alan “Bob” “Red” Anderson, 79, of Mayetta, KS passed away peacefully at his home, on Sunday, July 15, 2018; on his birthday. He was born July 15, 1939 in Portland, OR, the son of Irwin Winfold and Louise Annette (Robinson) Anderson.

 Bob graduated from Topeka High School in 1957. He proudly served in the United States Marines from June 30, 1957 &


Larry "Big Chape" Chapin Sr.

Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn

Auburn , NE

Larry L. Chapin, Sr., “Big Chape”, age 69 of Auburn, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln.

Survivors include his children and spouses Larry Lee, Jr. “Bud” and Diane of LaVista; Billy Lee and Megan of Auburn; Crystal Gail and Brian Lavigne of Auburn; Terry and Hannah Jones of Brownville; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandch


Doris "Virginia (Speaks) Clary

Harmon-Rhode Funeral Home-Troy

Troy, KS

TROY, KANSAS   Doris “Virginia” (Speaks) Clary, 92, of Troy, Kansas died Friday, July 13, 2018 at her home.   Virginia was born on August 16, 1925 in Sparks, Kansas to John Terrance and Alice Carey (Blanton) Speaks.  She was a lifelong resident of Troy. Virginia was a member of First Baptist Church, Troy, Kansas, and the VFW Women’s Auxiliary  #5531, W


Daniel “Dan” J. Hammes

Lauer Funeral Home in

Seneca, KS

Daniel “Dan” J. Hammes, 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 12, 2018 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital after his long battle with pulmonary fibrosis and skin cancer.

Dan was born to Eugene G. and Eleanor Wichman Hammes on September 27, 1950 in Seneca. He attended Sts. Peter & Paul High School graduating with the Class of 1968, they just celebrated thei


Eleanor (McMullen) Hill

Hall Funeral Chapel of Auburn

Formerly of Stella, NE

Eleanor (McMullen) Hill, 86, formerly of Stella, Nebraska was born on July 22, 1931 in Shubert, Nebraska to Richard A. and Jessamine H. (Hinds) McMullen.  She grew up in the Stella area where she attended school.  On September 30, 1951, Eleanor was united in marriage to Carl Hill in Stella, Nebraska.  The couple moved to Lincoln and lived there until 1956 when the


Elmer Randall Jr.

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Falls City, NE

Elmer Randall, Jr., 86, of Falls City, NE, passed away July 12, 2018 at Falls City. He was born May 18, 1932 on the Iowa Tribe of Nebraska and Kansas Reservation to Elmer and Leatha (Joslin) Randall. 

He married Joan Marie Milburn on November 15, 1953 at Hiawatha, KS. She passed away February 11, 2018.

Junior was raised in Rulo, NE area and graduated Rulo High Scho


Richard “Dick” Wilson

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Falls City, NE

Richard “Dick” Wilson, 85, of Falls City, NE, passed away July 11, 2018 at Falls City. He was born August 11, 1932 at Minden, NE to Floyd and Mary (Boyle) Wilson.

Dick enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1952 and was honorably discharged in 1956.

He married Hallie Peck on July 7, 1952 at Minden.

Dick was raised at Minden and graduated Minden High Schoo


Robert “Rob” Alan Horvatic

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison, KS

Robert “Rob” Alan Horvatic, 53 of Atchison, KS, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.

Memorial service will be 3:00 PM, Monday, July 16, 2018 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS. Family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Pe


Richard Cotton

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton

formerly of Horton , KS

Richard Paul Cotton ( January 06, 1933 - July 10, 2018 )

Richard Cotton, 85, went to be with his Lord on July 10, 2018. 

He was born in Horton, Kansas the son of Paul and Hazel McCourt Cotton on January 6, 1933. He attended St. Leo’s Catholic School grades 1 to 8 and graduated from Horton High School in May, 1951. Richard graduated from Peru State Coll