Announcements

Clarissa Marie Kerl

Wherry Mortuary of Pawnee City

Humboldt, Formerly of Beatrice, NE

Clarissa Marie Kerl, 88, formerly of Beatrice, Nebraska passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Humboldt, Nebraska. 

Clarissa Marie (Cameron) Kerl was born to Glenn and Selma (Yonkey) Cameron on July 22, 1929 at Summerfield, Kansas.  She attended country school near Summerfield and graduated from Summerfield High School in 1947. 


Emma Lou Mayer

Wherry Mortuary of Humboldt

Humboldt, NE

Emma Lou Mayer, 85, of Humboldt, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at her home in Humboldt, Nebraska.

She was born to Oliver and Nora (Johnson) Stauffer on January 14, 1933 in Bern, Kansas.  

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2018 at the Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Eric Biehl officiating. 


Carol Brady

Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home in Topeka

Topeka, KS

Carol Jean (Hirsch) Brady, 72, of Topeka, died May 20, 2018 at St. Francis emergency room.

She was born in Sabetha, Kansas on October 31, 1945 the daughter of Alvin and Veda (Cavett) Hirsch.

Carol worked for Harmon’s Manufacturing in Wichita.

She was a former member of Powhattan United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star in Powhattan, and had a


Viola Wenger

Popkess Mortuary in Sabetha

Sabetha, KS

Viola Louise Wenger, 94, of Sabetha, Kansas passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at the Apostolic Christian Home.

Viola was born to Lewis and Lena (Strahm) Bahr December 3, 1923 in Sabetha, Kansas.  In her youth, Viola spent a lot of time outdoors.  She helped with milking the cows, feeding the pigs, putting up hay, and working in the garden.  Viola had a Shetland pony a


Sheryl Stremmel

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Hoyt, KS

Sheryl Renee Stremmel, 68, of Hoyt, KS passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born November 25, 1949 in Macon, GA, the daughter of Forrest Dean and Elsie June Collins.

Sheryl graduated from Benson High School in Omaha, NE. She also graduated from Kaw Valley Vo-Tech with a LPN degree. Sheryl worked at numerous nursing homes for many years. She retired fr


Gwendolyn Stoller

Popkess Mortuary in Sabetha

Sabetha , KS

Gwendolyn I. (Leuthold) Stoller, 91, of Sabetha, KS passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the Apostolic Christian Home.

Gwendolyn was born February 2, 1927 in Oneida, Kansas to Joseph and Gladys (Huff) Leuthold. She was one of six children. Gwendolyn grew up in the Oneida area and completed Oneida High School. Soon after High School, she accepted a position with Southwestern Bell T


Paula Whitacre

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Highland

Highland, KS

Paula Carol (McKay) Whitacre, 77, of Highland, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018, in St. Joseph, MO.

Paula was born on March 1, 1941, in Troy, Kansas. She attended Highland schools, graduating from Highland High School in 1959.  She became a licensed beauty operator before attending college.  After graduating from Emporia State Teachers College, she taught elementa


Lorene Olberding

Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca

Baileyville, KS

Lorene Olberding, 87, of Baileyville, died on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Life Care Center of Seneca.

Lorene was born at a farm south of Seneca on December 26, 1930, to Lawrence and Anna Weber Koelzer. She grew up in the Corning community and attended a country school, graduating from the 8th grade.

On September 13, 1956, she married Alvin R. Olberding at St. Patrick&rsqu


Juanita Carol Eckert

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Effingham, KS

Juanita Carol Eckert, 76, of Effingham, KS passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Hickory Pointe Nursing Home, Oskaloosa, KS surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Thursday, May 24, 2018 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Fr. Benjamin Tremmel, OSB as Celebrant.  Private family burial of cremated remains will be at a later date.  


Valerie Schuetz

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary

Horton, KS

Valerie Schuetz, 73, of Horton, Kansas, made her journey to Heaven on Friday, May 18, 2018.

Valerie was born on November 29, 1944 in Oxford, England, the daughter of Cecil and Frances Swadling Wright.

Valerie operated a day care center for over 30 years. She was a member of the St. Leo's Catholic Church, volunteered at the YMCA, Tri-County Manor and the Horton Thrif


Charles E. Perkins, Sr

Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home in Atchison, KS

Atchison, KS

Charles E. Perkins, Sr., 81, Omaha, Nebraska, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 10:30 A.M. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Ziegler officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be Saturday from 9:30 A.M. until time of services at the funeral home. Cha


Patricia Carol Alexander

Hall Funeral Chapel of Auburn

Auburn, NE

Patricia Carol Alexander, 69, of Auburn was born on July 10, 1948 in Shubert, Nebraska to Marvin Sherman and Margaret Virginia (Wing) Alexander.  She was raised with her family of eleven siblings near the Shubert/Barada area. Patricia attended Hazeldale country school near Shubert through the 7th grade and when she was 28, Patricia moved to Auburn, Nebraska to work.  S


Constance " Connie" Cress

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton

Horton, KS

Constance "Connie" Lee Cress, 69, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at her son's home south of Horton, Kansas.

She was born on February 21, 1949 in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Elmer and Clara Jean McConnaughey Kautz. Connie worked as a nurses aide at the Tri-County Manor in Horton, Kansas.

Survivors include three sons, Dino Go


Todd Farrant

Barnett Family Funeral Home in Oskaloosa

rural Meriden, KS

 

Todd M. Farrant, age 52, passed away on Monday, May14, 2018 on the farm.

Todd was born August 2, 1965 in Marysville, Ks. to Frank Allen Farrant and Pearl V. (Miller) Farrant. He graduated from Seaman High school in 1983, and attended Washburn University. Todd was a dedicated and lifelong farmer and loved working the land as his ancestors did.

Todd was united


Esther Koerperich

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Hiawatha

Hiawatha, KS

Esther Marie (Bauer) Koerperich, 77, of Hiawatha, Kansas passed away Monday, May14th, 2018, at Maple Heights Nursing Home.

 She was born July 1st, 1940 in Dawson, Nebraska to Roy and Stella (Krenzel) Bauer. Esther attended rural Hiawatha schools and graduated Hiawatha High School in 1958. After school she worked at the 5 and Dime, Chief Theater and the Egg Plant before going t


Dorothy Mae Burg Martin Ball

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison, KS

Dorothy Mae Burg Martin Ball, 86, Atchison, Kansas, passed away on May 15, 2018 at the Atchison Medicalodge. Dorothy was born in Effingham, Kansas on October 2, 1931. She enjoyed gardening, watching classic movies, playing with her dog and visiting with family, especially her great-grandchildren.

Dorothy was married to the love of her life, John Thomas Ball, Sr. on June 15, 1951 at


Christopher Lee Dotson

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison, KS

Christopher Lee Dotson, 41, of Atchison, KS passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 13, 2018 at the Atchison Hospital.

Memorial service will 3:00 PM, Monday, May 21, 2018 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, with Rev. Tim Champ officiating.  Family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.  Memorials are


Dolan Dean Everhart, Sr.

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Riverside and Weston, MO

Dolan Dean Everhart, Sr, 80, of Riverside, MO formerly of Weston, MO died on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the North Care Hospice House, Kansas City, MO.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, May 18th, 2018 at the Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Michael Strickland officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to services on Friday at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial


Shila Lawrence

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton

Horton, KS

Shila Louise Lawrence, 52 of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas.

She was born on June 15, 1965 in Elwood, Kansas the daughter of Wendell & Bonnie Turner Blanton Sr. Shila worked as a CNA for the Tri-County Manor and as a caregiver. On May 14, 2015 she married Andy


Earl Solt

Popkess Memorial Chapel in Seneca

Corning , KS

Earl Emil Solt, 84, of Corning, Kansas passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at the Life Care Center in Seneca.

Earl was born in Falls City, Nebraska on November 27, 1933 the son of Floyd and Sadie (Deuchler) Solt.

Earl was a farmer, fisherman, active community member, Nebraska Cornhusker fan, a husband and a dad. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In his late