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Clifton “Keith” Springstead

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Everest, KS

Clifton “Keith” Springstead, 88, Everest, KS, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Medicalodge- Atchison in Atchison, Kansas.

No formal services will be held. Keith has been cremated under the direct care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, Kansas. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Keith was born Januar


Theresa Lynn Clark

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton

Holton, KS

Theresa Lynn Clark, 65, of Holton, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 in Clifton, Kansas.

She was born January 23, 1959 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Reuben and Mary McCullough Clark. She served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve from 1976 to 1977.

In 1987 Theresa moved back to Minnesota and found her sobriety. In 1991 she moved to Mora, Minnesota and


Jeffrey Herald McCorkle

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha

Fairview, KS

Jeffrey Harold McCorkle of Fairview, KS died unexpectedly on January 29, 2024, at the age of 61.

Jeff is survived by mother, Roma McCorkle of Sabetha, KS; his daughters Ashley (Sergio) Martinez, Alanna McCorkle her fiancé Kayleb Shaw both of Hiawatha, KS; his sister, Norma Jean McCorkle of Sabetha, KS, and his 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Scott Mc


Roy Charles Wittwer

Popkess Mortuary in Sabetha

Sabetha, KS

Roy Charles Wittwer, 88, of Sabetha, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Assisted Living in Sabetha.

Roy was born on March 19, 1935, to Roy and Frieda (Herbster) Wittwer at their family home in rural Dawson, Nebraska. He had one sibling, Helen. Roy grew up and helped his family on the family farm. He attended Honey Creek School from elemen


Connie Jean Kautz

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Holton, KS

Connie Jean Kautz, 67, of Holton, KS, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at The University of Kansas St. Francis Campus. She was born April 7, 1956 in Horton, KS, the daughter of Harvey Lee and Eudene (Monaghan) Behrnes.

Connie graduated from Horton High School in 1974. She attended Atchison Technical College and later earned her Registered Nursing Degree.


Helen Diane Billington

Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison, KS

Helen Diane Billington, 75, of Atchison, KS, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at her home in Atchison.

Funeral service will be 10:30 AM Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, with Fr. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as officiant. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, Februar


Courtland Warren Dodds

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga

Onaga, KS

Courtland Warren Dodds (98), most recently of Onaga, Kansas, died January 28, 2024, at the Onaga Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Courtland was born on March 1, 1925, at his parent- home in Onaga, Kansas. His parents were Alfonso (Fonnie) Nelvin and Violet Myrtle (Rawlings) Dodds. Courtland graduated from Onaga High School in May of 1943.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army A


Beulah B. Kane

Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison, KS

Beulah B. Kane, a lifelong resident of Atchison, KS, and the best wife, mother and grandmother that her family could have ever wished for, died Saturday, January 27, 2024 at her home at the age of 85.

Beulah's life will be celebrated with a Mass of Christian burial on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant. A pr


Pamela Ann Shorb

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha

Hiawatha , KS

Pamela Ann Shorb passed away surrounded by family on Friday January 26, 2024.

She was born June 7, 1963 in Little Rock Arkansas. She is the daughter of Dorand and Patricia Rowell of Falls City Nebraska.

Pamela married the love of her life; Ronald Shorb on March 5, 1982 in Falls City Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Pamela is su


Frankie “Joe” Jenkins

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland

Sparks and Highland, KS

Frankie “Joe” Jenkins, age 60, formerly of Sparks and Highland Kansas area. Joe was born the fifth son of Paul and Doris (Davis) Jenkins. He passed away after a lengthy struggle with multiple health conditions on January 22nd, 2024.

Frankie Joe Jenkins enlisted in the United States Air Force on May 24th, 1982, after graduating high school. While serving as a Tactical Ai


Clara “Allene” Mattox

Barnett Family Funeral Home in Oskaloosa

Valley Falls, KS

Clara “Allene” Mattox, 91, Valley Falls, KS went to be with her Lord surrounded by her family on January 25th, 2024.

“Allene” was born on July 8,1932 to Sidney and Lola Mitchell in Winchester, KS. She spent her childhood in Winchester and Lawrence involved in the Girl Scouts and her high school years were spent at Tonganoxie High School, Tonganoxie KS, wh


William Eugene Sechler

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha

Wichita , KS

William Eugene Sechler (Gene), age 82, of Wichita, KS joined his Lord and Savior in Heaven on January 22, 2024. Gene was an only child, born Friday, July 18, 1941, to Kathryn and Clarence Sechler.

Gene was in the Air Force when he met the love of his life, Kathleen (Kathy) Peterson. They were both born in Horton, KS. They were married January 20, 1962 in Hiawatha, KS and were marri


Dwayne Allen Snyder

Wherry Mortuary of Humboldt

Humboldt, NE

Dwayne Allen Snyder, 69, of Humboldt, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the Tabitha Journey House in Lincoln, Nebraska having reached the earthly age of sixty-nine years, eight months, and nineteen days.

Dwayne was born on May 2, 1954, in Humboldt, Nebraska to Harley and Erma (Fie


Helen Maxine ( Church) Fankhauser

Wherry Mortuary of Humboldt

Humboldt , NE

Helen Maxine (Church) Fankhauser, 100, formerly of Humboldt, Nebraska, passed away on January 24, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, Kansas. Helen was born on October 31, 1923, to John and Leona (Rue) Church on the family farm near Humboldt. She attended the Rural Bratton Union School, Avondale Country School, and graduated from Humboldt High School. Helen took courses from t


Larry McCray

Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home in Atchison

St. Joseph, MO

Larry McCray, 82, St. Joseph, Missouri, died Thursday, January 18, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Larry was born August 26, 1941, in Atchison, Kansas, the son of Jesse D. and Gladys (Christie) McCray. He attended school in Atchison graduating from Atchison High School.

He and Linda Behler were married April 20, 1963, at the First Christian Church in


Anna Margaret Buch

Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy

Troy, KS

Anna Margaret Buch, 91, of Troy, Kansas passed away Monday, January 22, 2024, at her home.

Anna was born on December 5, 1932, in Troy, Kansas to Louis and Monica (Shalz) Boeh.

Anna married Harold Buch on March 26, 1951, in Wathena, Kansas. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers, 4 sisters and a great-grandson, Liam Buch.


Lois E. (Kirby) Owens

Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy

Atchison, KS

Lois E. (Kirby) Owens, 73, of Atchison, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at her home.

Lois was born on October 7, 1950, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Richard and Florence (Gaul) Kirby.

She was the Library Director in Troy, Kansas for over 30 years.

Lois married Melvin Owens on September 5, 1970, at the Christ Lutheran Church south of Wathena, K


Carl Franklin Gardner

Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy

Richmond, KS

Carl Franklin Gardner, 66, of Richmond, Kansas passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas. Carl was born on June 3, 1957, in Cripple Creek, Colorado to Coid Franklin Gardner and Marjorie Louise (Gelker / Gardner) Williams.

Carl was a graduate of Vero Beach High School and Indian River State College. He grew up in Troy, Kansas before moving


Vance Ramsey

Davidson Funeral Home in Topeka

Topeka , KS

Vance E. Ramsey, 77, of Topeka passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. He was born at Atchison, Kansas the son of Vance and Etta Mae Boatright Ramsey. He was raised at Troy and graduated from high school there. He married Mary Lucille Thornton on May 23, 1965. They made their home in Topeka. Vance was a carman at the Santa Fe Railroad for ove


George Blomberg

Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center

Hiawatha , KS

George Milton Blomberg, 77, of Hiawatha, KS died on January 19, 2024.

He was born in Concordia, KS in 1946 to Bernice and Oliver Blomberg and graduated high school from Concordia High School. George worked many jobs the most memorable were Kansas National Guard, GT in Clay Center as well as in Osborne, Russel Stover in Abilene, and Clay County School District. He retired from there

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