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Paula Gaskill Bentley, 96, known by many as Grandmother, entered into eternal rest on November 16th, 2023. Surrounded by the nursing staff who cared for her, she passed in the Cabool nursing home of natural causes.Paula was born on February 12, 1927, in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. Paula devoted her life to serving the Lord and was always happy to share her faith with others. S
LeAnna Kay Meeks, 83, of Sabetha, KS, died on November 17, 2023, of natural causes. She was born December 25, 1939, at the country doctor- house near Hunter, Kansas, to Elsie Mae Sigle Hayden and Frank Henry ldquoTootsrdquo Sigle, Jr. She married James Francis Meeks in 1962.After graduation from Sylvan Grove High School, she attended Stormont-Vail Nursing School in Topeka
Our dear mother Hallie Rose sadly passed away on Thursday the 16th, 2023, at the age of 67.She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-liked member of the community in Hiawatha Kansas.She was preceded in death by her parents Don and BettyForinash Pride, her husband Gerry Elliott, and granddaughter Madi
On November 16, 2023, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, Kimberly D. Pruett Clem, went to her eternal rest.Kim was born in Atchison, Kansas, on December 8, 1967, the oldest daughter of Jerry Pruett and Joyce Robbins Pruett. She attended schools in Effingham and gr
Shirley A. Meinzer, 88, of Falls City, NE, passed away November 15, 2023 at Falls City. She was born August 1, 1935 on a farm southwest of Barada to Frank R. and Zita ldquoTinyrdquo Oslin Buchholz.She married Byron ldquoBarneyrdquo Meinzer on November 3, 1956 at St. Paul- Lutheran Church at 20th and Towle Street.Shirley attended Barada grade school through t
Barbara Jeane Cormode, 96, of Atchison, KS, died November 15, 2023, at Vintage Park.No formal services will be held. Barbara has been cremated under the direct care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Atchison Historical Society and condolences for the family maybe left online at www.beckerdyer.comBarbara was born October 20, 1927,
Douglas Sean Stewart, 50, of Severance, Kansas passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the Hiawatha Hospital. Doug was born on April 19, 1973, in Fort Lewis, Washington to Ellis Jr. and Cleo Adkins Stewart. He worked various jobs including, Doniphan County Road and Bridge, and a jailer for Doniphan County Sheriffs Department. Doug was an avid fisherman, hunter, a
Nancy Jolene Smith Perry, 79, of Rossville, KS passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Midland Hospice in Topeka, KS. She was born April 14, 1944 in Horton, KS the daughter of Ralph P. and Mary Josephine Brun Smith. Nancy grew up in the Muscotah, KS area before moving to Arizona where her father was in the military. Nancy graduated from Rincon High School in Tucson, AZ in 19
Jennifer Marie Wortham, 76, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully November 5, 2023, at home.Funeral services will be held at 1000 AM Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison, Kansas, with Rev. Tim Dement officiating the service. Following the service, burial will take place at Muscotah Cemetery in Muscotah, Kansas.Jennifer
Lori Jolene Hoffman Van Winkle 65 of Steinauer, Nebraska passed away at home on Monday, November 13, 2023. She was born on January 06, 1958 in Lincoln, Nebraska to John ldquoJackrdquo and Donna Campbell Hoffman.She is survived by her husband, Mark Van Winkle of Steinauer, NE, daughters, Lindsay Brad Bernadt of Steinauer, NE, Kylie Matt Rosenbohm of Missouri, father,
Rose Mary Winsor Abel, 85, of Winchester, Kansas, passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on November 11, 2023 - or, as she would have pointed out, ldquo11/11. That- good luck.rdquoRose Mary was born in Easton, Kansas, on October 27, 1938, to her parents Rosa Zorn and Frank Winsor. She played basketball, was head cheerleader, and graduated Valedictorian of t
Sallyann Goldie Strawn, 89, of Denison, KS, passed away Sunday November 12, 2023 at her home in Denison, KS. She was born July 4, 1934 in Netawaka, KS the daughter of George P. and Lola M. Streeter Cashman.Sallyann graduated from Wetmore High School in 1952. After high school, she worked as a seamstress for Slimaker Dress Factory. Sallyann also worked for Knouse amp Sons Accou
Stephen Charles Otte, age 69, of Atchison, Kansas, passed on November 10, 2023, at the Atchison Medicalodge.A funeral service to celebrate and remember Stephen- life will be on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 200 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. A visitation will begin at 100 p.m. prior to the service. He will be laid to rest at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers
Martha Gail Gilleece, 84, of Valley Falls, KS, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born April 19, 1939 west of Holton, KS, the daughter of Jesse Miles Laverne and Loreen Elkinton Hayden.Martha graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1957 and attended Stewart College of Cosmetology in Topeka where she graduated in 1958. Martha worke
Shirley Sue Speer, 74, of rural Horton, Kansas was called home with her husband by her side on November 11, 2023 at the Holton Community Hospital.Shirley was born on January 29, 1949 in St. Joseph, Missouri the daughter of Roy and Donna Smith. She had five brothers, Sidney, Sam, Steve, Dale and Roy
Ruth Frederick Mullins, 87, of Salem, Nebraska was born on June 13, 1936, on a farm near Rulo, Nebraska to Charles E. and Alice Bowhay Frederick. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School with the class of 1954. Ruth worked for Southeast Nebraska Telephone Company, Mabel Johnson Insurance Company and other insurance companies in Denver, Colorado and Omaha, Nebraska. After returning to Sa
Glenda Lynn Wilhelm, 69, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 9th, 2023, in her home in Seneca with her husband, Dale, by her side.Glenda was born August 26,1954 to Glen and Marilyn Heideman Conley in Kansas City, Kansas. She was the oldest of six children. The family moved to Seneca, Kansas in 1955. G
Wendell William Mercer, Jr., 61, of Holton, KS, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 loving his family and friends. He was born June 29, 1962 in Syracuse, N.Y., the son of Wendell William Mercer and Sharon Elizabeth Stark.Bill, Jr. graduated from Holton High School in 1980 excelling in sports, especially track and cross country. He held multiple long distance running records
Alvin R. Wenger, of rural Powhattan, died November 4, 2023, at Medicalodges of Jackson County at Holton, at age of 96.Alvin was born at home on the family farm near Powhattan, April 5, 1927, the son of Ernest and Ethel Warner Wenger. Alvin had twin sisters 10 years his senior, both now deceased. During high school, he received the Union Pacific Scholarship.He farmed w
Glen Frederick Becker, 80, of Seneca, Kansas died Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Nemaha Valley Community Hospital surrounded by family and friends.He was born November 23, 1942 on the family farm east of Seneca, the son of Arthur and Marcedes Melcher Becker. Glen graduated from Saints Peter amp Paul High School in 1960 and joined the Army and was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood in
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