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John B. Rethman Jr., 89, of Seneca, died on June 29, 2023, at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca, with his family by his side.JR was born April 11, 1934 in Seneca, to John and Marcella Rettele Rethman. He attended Old Lincoln Country School 1-2nd grade. When it closed, he transferred to Saints Peter amp Paul school and attended 3rd-8th grade, graduating from 8th grad
Dale Richard Morgan, 75, of Horton, KS and formerly of Whiting, KS, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at Anew Healthcare amp Rehab of Horton. He was born February 29, 1948 in Holton, KS, the son of Laurel Robert and Geraldine Schuetz Morgan.Dale attended Whiting and Holton Schools. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany, during the Vietnam War. Most of his l
Merle Patrick quotWapsahquot Jessepe, 61, of Netawaka, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at his sister39s home in Hoyt, Kansas.He was born on September 20, 1961 in Horton, Kansas the son of Nelson and Mary Shipshee Jessepe. Merle worked as a printer for Hallmark cards, in culinary arts, as a carpenter and as a cook for the Kickapoo Senior Citizens. He married Lo
Bettie Jean ldquoJeanierdquo Hundley Miner, age 92, of Atchison, Kansas, died June 24, 2023, at a care facility in Overland Park, KS. She was born on May 20, 1931, in Atchison, the daughter of Bryant Henry Hundley and Ruby Myrtle Tull Hundley. She attended Washington, Sunnyside and Franklin grade schools before graduating from Atchison High School in 1949. She continued her education a
A reception in memory of Sandra Hill, will be held in the meeting room at the Morrill Free Public Library, 413 Oregon Street, Hiawatha, from 1 until 3 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Library which may be left in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha, 66434 who is assisting the family with arrangements.Sandy d
A Celebration of Dean Tollefson- Eternal Life is planned for 1030 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church, north of Everest, with Pastor Bud Elliott officiating. Inurnment was at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, nearby. Brown County Veterans Honor Guard will provide military honors.Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha, till 5 p.m. Thursday, July 6. The f
Billy Joe Rodvelt, 58, of Horton, Kansas passed peacefully after a 2 year battle with cancer on Sunday June, 25, 2023 at Amberwell Hospital, Hiawatha, with Sister-n-law, Lachelle Hartley, and Aunt, Cathy Neibling at his side.He was born on October 25,1964 in Hiawatha, Kansas the son of Morris and Norma Grossner Rodvelt. He attended ACCHS and graduated in 1983.Surviv
Robert L. ldquoBobrdquo Spicer, 75, of Hiawatha, died early Monday morning, June 26, 2023, at Maple Heights Nursing Home.Bob was born at Sabetha, October 26, 1947, one of four children born to Alva Leroy and Elizabeth Arnold Spicer and had lived most of his life in Hiawatha. He grew up south of Hiawatha and attended schools here and Willis before graduating with the last class
Shirley M. Spangler, 88, of Axtell, KS, died June 8, 2023, at Frankfort Community Care Home.A funeral service will be held at 1000 a.m., July 1, at Mission Covenant Church, southwest of Axtell. Rev. Herb Schrader will officiate. Pianist is Carissa Shirley. The congregation will sing quotIn The Gardenquot and Seth Bishop will sing quotThe Old Rugged Cross.quoth
Evelyn M. Spencer, 93, of Circleville, KS passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at The Pines in Holton.She was born October 3, 1929 in Sabetha, Kansas, the daughter of Charles August and Nora May Shumaker Zwahl. She graduated from Wetmore High School in 1946. After high school, she completed Clark Business School.Evelyn worked as a clerk for the Topeka and Shawnee Cou
Kenneth L. Stewart, 93, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the St. Joseph Senior Living. Kenneth was born on August 14, 1929, in Seneca, Kansas to Charles and Georgia Shaeffer Stewart. He served in the U.S. Army during Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Wathena United Methodist Church and a 70-year member of the Local Union 579, St, Jose
Thomas Neil MacPherson, age 75, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at Mosaic Life Care. He was a proud organ donor and was able to donate his eyes through Saving Sight. Tom was born on November 8, 1947, in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, one of two children to Robert Neil MacPherson and Laura Mae Young MacPherson. As a military family, they moved all over the coun
Ellen Arlette Lacey, 88, of Holton, KS, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Vintage Park in Holton. She was born June 24, 1934 in Abilene, KS, the daughter of Seth M. and Estella Esther Bear Knapp.Ellen graduated from Abilene High School in 1952 and from Asbury School of Nursing in Salina, KS, earning her Registered Nurse Degree.She was a Registered Nurse for ove
Robert ldquoBobrdquo Willis Frazee passed away, going to his heavenly home, on June 21, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska following complications from an esophageal blockage. Bob was born to Willard and Hattie Reed Frazee on March 22, 1930 in Pawnee City, NE. He was raised on the family farm northwest of Summerfield, KS with his 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Bob attended c
Margaret Jane Dodge, 80, of Everest, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at her home in Everest, Kansas.She was born on December 22, 1942 in Holton, Kansas the daughter of Clarence and Nora May Marshall Jacobs.After graduating from high school she married Gerald Dodge on July 28, 1963 in Everest, Kansas. She was a homemaker and helped take of the elderly in
Gerald J. ldquoJerryrdquo Madden, 65, of Effingham, KS died on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the Anew Nursing Home, Nortonville, KS, following an automobile accident on Dec. 19, 2020, that he never recovered from.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1000 am on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at St. Ann- Church, Effingham with Fr. Hughes Sundeme as Celebrant. Burial will f
Francis E. ldquoSmittyrdquo Schmidt, 86, of Winchester, KS passed away at his home on Monday, June 19, 2023, surrounded by his family.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1000 AM on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the Corpus Christi Church, Mooney Creek with Fr. Bill William as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the Corpus Christ Cemetery. A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be rec
Clarence John Meyer, 93 of Soldier, KS passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, Father- Day, at Crestview Nursing Home, Seneca Kansas where he resided for the past 2 frac12 years. He had his family by his side.Clarence was born April 20, 1930 on the family farm in Baileyville, Kansas to his parents Henry and Clara Haug Meyer. He graduated Valedictorian of his class at Baileyville
a Falls City native, NE
Keith David Mez was born to Charles Mez and Minnie Katherine Mez on October 10, 1932, in Falls City, Nebraska. He was the second of three children born into the family. Keith passed away peacefully in New Braunfels, Texas on June 16, 2023, at the age of 90 years.He attended Falls City Public School, graduating in May of 1950. Following graduation, Keith joined his father on the fa
Bryce Daniel Pruett, 37, King City, MO, formerly of Lancaster, KS, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, MO.Funeral service will be 1030 AM Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS. Burial will follow at the Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, KS. The family will receive friends from 600 to 800 PM Thursday, June 22
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