Announcements

David Wayne Downing, Sr.

Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home in Atchison

Topeka-formerly Atchison, KS

David Wayne Downing, Sr., 55 years old, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be Friday, June 30, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the Shiloh Baptist Church with Pastor Timothy Wolfe officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 P.M. in the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, June


Mary Lou Rutti

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton

formerly of Marysville ,

Mary Lou Rutti, 82, formerly of Marysville, died Monday, June 26, 2017 at Medicalodges Jackson County in Holton.   She was born June 7, 1935 at Humboldt, Nebraska, the daughter of Orval and Thelma Spalding Cudney.  She graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1952.   Mary Lou had worked Downards Grocery Store and at Tension Envelope in Marysville.


Marjorie Janet Hilliard

Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn

Lincoln , NE

Marjorie Janet (Furnas) Hilliard, age 70, daughter of William “Bud” and Faye Furnas, sister of Allison Hayes and Tyrone Furnas, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 in Lincoln.

A funeral service will be Wednesday, June 28, 11:00 a.m. at Hemmingsen Funeral Home in Auburn.  Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery at Brownville.  Visitation will be at the fune


Robert Steven Ferguson

Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home in Atchison

Leavenworth,

Robert Steven Ferguson, 64, of Leavenworth, Kansas passed on Thursday, June 22, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home, Atchison, Kansas. Interment will follow in Mt. Gillin Cemetery south of Atchison. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, June 27th from 6:00 until 7:3


Eddie " Tim" Figgs

Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls

Hoyt, KS

Eddie Walter “Tim” Figgs, 81, Hoyt, died Friday, June 23, 2017, at Midland Care at Linnwood Park Assisted Living at Valley Falls.

He was born Dec. 24, 1935, at Boyle, east of Valley Falls, the son of John and Jane Edna Fletcher Figgs. He graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1953 and then served in the US Army.

Tim worked for AT&T Phone Co. in Topek


Edith Mary (Osterhaus) Kongs

Lauer Funeral Home-Seneca

Manhattan, Formerly of Wetmore,

Edith Mary (Osterhaus) Kongs, 89, of Manhattan, and formerly of Wetmore, died June 24, 2017, at Stoneybrook Assisted Living and Memory Care in Manhattan.

Edith was born on Sept. 10, 1927, in Seneca, Kansas,. She is the daughter of Bernard J. and Pauline (Runnebaum) Osterhaus.

On February 11, 1947, she married William A. Kongs, at St. Mary’s Church in St. Benedict,


Shirley Davin

Popkess Mortuary in Seneca

a Centralia native ,

Shirley Ann (Mars) Davin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on June 21, 2017 into the arms of Jesus at the age of 80.

She was born on March 14, 1937 to Leo George and Beatrice Mars. Shirley was born and raised on the family farm and helped her dad with chores and helped her Mom with cooking. She loved to ride her horse Colonel. She graduated from Centralia High Scho


Mary Huffman

Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls

Valley Falls,

Mary Elizabeth Huffman, 98, Valley Falls, died Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at St. Francis Health Center in Topeka.

She was born Jan. 3, 1919, at Atchison, the daughter of James and Carrie Elizabeth Herbert Pike.

Mary worked for over 15 years at the Department of Revenue for the State of Kansas in Topeka. She had worked at the Gambles Store in Valley Falls.

She w


Randall Whiteaker

Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls

Denison, KS

Randall L. Whiteaker, 58, Denison, died Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He had courageously been fighting ALS for five years.

He was born Dec. 8, 1958, at Harrisonville, MO, the son of Thad T. and Norma Sue Ogden Whiteaker. He graduated from Highland Park High School in Topeka in 1976, and from Kansas State University with a B.S. Degree in Wi


Helen Henrichs

Wherry Mortuary of Tecumseh

Tecumseh , NE

Helen D. Henrichs was born to Herman and Ethel (Cunningham) Marsh on December 24, 1942 in Columbia, South Carolina.  She grew up in South Carolina and graduated from high school in Columbia. 

   Helen was married to Joe Hauptman on Aug. 19, 1960 and to this union three daughters were born, Diane, Mary and Becky.   Helen later married Daryl Henrichs on Dec.


Gary Roebkes

Pettijohn & Crawford Family Funeral Service

Mound City , MO

Gary Roebkes, 85, Mound City, Missouri passed away Monday, June 19, 2017. He was born June 23, 1931 in Balaton, Minnesota to Rolf and Emma (Winke) Roebkes. Gary married Barbara Adams September 2, 1989, she preceded him in death July 7, 2009. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Mound City. Gary was an antique tractor collector. He was also prece


Janet Christie

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton

Horton , KS

Janet Louise Christie, 86, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 at the Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.

She was born on September 10, 1930 in Horton, Kansas the daughter of Otho Clifton and Mary Izetta Sleppy Small. Janet was a member of the Muscotah United Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was an avid Royals fan and enjoyed watching a


Gary Thompson

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton

Horton , KS

Gary Roy Thompson, 60, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at his home.

He was born on February 22, 1957 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Arlen and Helen Horner Thompson.

Gary graduated from Troy High School in 1975. He worked as a farmhand, electrician for the City of Horton, Al's Motor Service, was a self employed electrician before going to wor


Wayne Heiniger

Popkess Mortuary in Sabetha

Sabetha , KS

Wayne L. Heiniger, 86, of Sabetha, KS passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at his home.

Wayne was born to William and Helen (Prokop) Heiniger on July 17, 1930 in Seneca, KS. Wayne graduated from Seneca High School, received a BS Degree in Civil Engineering from Kansas State University and Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Oklahoma A&M University. He was an officer of the


Lillian D. Cochran

Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison, KS

Lillian D. Cochran, 100, Atchison, Kansas, died Monday, June 19, 2017, at Atchison Senior Village.

Funeral services will be Friday, June 23, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Matt Broxterman officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, June 22nd from 6:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at th


Betty Norma (Kellenberger) Burow

Wherry Mortuary of Humboldt

Humboldt, NE

Betty Norma (Kellenberger) Burow, 89, of Humboldt, Nebraska was born on November 3, 1927, in Glen Burnie, Maryland, the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Knauff) Kellenberger.  She married K. Wayne Burow on March 15, 1946, in Glen Burnie.  Shortly after their marriage, Betty and Wayne moved to Humboldt, NE, where they lived for over 65 years. Wayne preceded her in passing on Sept


"Glenny" Mr. Clinton Bantz

Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn

Auburn , NE

Mrs. Clinton “Glenny” Bantz, age 73 of Auburn, passed away at her home Monday, June 19, 2017.

Survivors include her daughters Genie and husband Steve Boden of Auburn; Rhonda Yoesel of Auburn; grandchildren Chris Lundy and fiancée Erin Jacobs, Matt Lundy, Luke Lundy, Quintin Boden. Nadine Yoesel, and Sadie Yoesel; great-granddaughters Lexi, Brooklyn, and LillieAnn


Virginia L. “Deah” McMaster

Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home in Atchison

Kearney, MO

Virginia L. “Deah” McMaster, 85, Kearney, Missouri formerly of Atchison, Kansas died peacefully Sunday, June 18, 2017 with her family at her side.

Funeral services will be Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Braden officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Su


Michael McAfee

Dishon- Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton

Horton , KS

Michael Clifford McAfee, 74, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Mosaic Life Care Center in St. Joseph, Missouri.

He was born on August 4, 1942 in Horton, Kansas the son of Leonard "Mac" and Georgia Cashman McAfee.

Mike graduated from Horton High School in 1960 and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a self employed carpenter and journ


Lester " Gale" Rogers

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Holton, formerly of Effingham, KS

Lester “Gale” Rogers, 76, of Holton, KS, formerly of Effingham, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at Medicalodge Jackson County. He was born August 12, 1940 in Severance, KS, the son of Oren “Bud” and Betty (Foster) Rogers.

Gale graduated from Effingham High School in 1958 and later graduated from Highland Community College with an Associate’s D