Obituaries

Nov 7, 2024

Gerald Wayne Henderson, known to friends and family as Gerry, passed away in the early hours of Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at the age of 85.

Memorial services will be held on December 21, 2024 at 2 p.m. at the Marion Presbyterian Church. 

He was born March 1, 1939, in Garden City to John Elroy and Elene Ione (Whitaker) Henderson, who raised...

Dec 19, 2024

Lucy M. Janzen, 93, died December 19, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor, Newton, KS. She was born September 25, 1931, three-and-one-half miles west of Marion, KS, to her parents Stephen W. and Ida M. (Olsen) Sandwell. Lucy was the third of 10 children.

 

She went to Canada Grade School and graduated in 1949 from Marion High School, Marion, KS. On October 7,...

Dec 17, 2024

Donna Lee Beaversdorf Saunders, age 75, passed away December 17, 2024 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Junction City, KS. 

Donna learned to be a gentle spirit with robust pride and determination from her Mother, Bernadine. The eldest of 8 children, she set clear boundaries with love, compassion and time limited understanding. She loved her brothers and sisters and all 16 nieces...

Dec 8, 2024

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Nov 28, 2024

Ed’s life began on November 8, 1935, in Newton, Kansas. He was the son of Arthur and Mabel (Willey) Robinson. Ed graduated Florence High School in 1953. After high school Ed attended Emporia State College. Ed proudly served the United States Army from August 1958 to August 1960. Ed was assigned to Company C, 1st brigade, 3rd Infantry at Fort...

Nov 28, 2024

Jason’s life began on March 8, 1976, at St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita. He was the son of Marvin D. and Charlotte A. (Taylor) Godfrey. After graduating from Campus High School, Jason worked in retail for several businesses. He was a runner, played baseball, was a rockhound and member of a gem and mineral club. Jason took many trips looking...

Nov 19, 2024

Bobby’s life began on January 17, 1959, in Natchitoches, LA. He was the son of Winston V. and Iona M. (Buffer) Clemons. Growing up in Louisiana, Bobby worked on a fishing boat, and oil rigs. He also volunteered as a fireman. He was united in marriage to Nancy Lowe on June 8, 1990, in Lafayette, AR. Prior to retirement, Bobby...

Nov 12, 2024

William “Butch” Oliver Knight Jr., 75, of Herington, Kansas, passed away on November 12, 2024 at his home. Butch was diagnosed with Epilepsy at the age of 16 after a sporting injury and for most of his adult life he managed his Epilepsy condition. An Epileptic Seizure ultimately took his life. 

 

Butch is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Evelyn...

Nov 12, 2024

Gerri’s life began on December 3, 1962, in Ceres, CA. She was the daughter of James and Mary (Bilderback) Barnes. Gerri was a loving and kind soul, always smiling and making everyone around her feel good. She had worked for BARC when living in California helping with recycling, and Big Lakes Development Center in Kansas sorting pill bottles. Gerri had...

Nov 12, 2024

Margie’s life began on December 7, 1932, in Tampa, KS. She was the daughter of Ferdinand C. and Mabel E. (Hartman) Miller. Margie graduated from Tampa High School in 1950. She was united in marriage to Harlan Schlesener on April 6, 1952, in Tampa. Margie worked as a clerk for Boelling Pharmacy, where she joked, she was a 67-year-old soda...

Nov 10, 2024

Nola’s life began on July 24, 1943, at Fort Riley, KS. She was the daughter of Herman and Mamie L. (Shinn) Casey. Nola was united in marriage to Leslie H. Quillman, Sr. on November 5, 1962, at the Church of the Nazarene in Herington. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed her flowers and animals. Nola also enjoyed shopping, as well...

Nov 3, 2024

Maxine Barton met her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at St Luke Living Center in Marion Kansas. She was born on July 25, 1931 to Louis and Carlye Belle (Williamson) Hoffner in Tiltonsville, Ohio. One of seven children, Maxine’s family followed work across the Midwest and Texas until settling in New Albany, Kansas when she was nine...

Oct 31, 2024

Jay William Nolan, 59, entered eternal peace, on October 31, 2024. He passed on at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Jay was preceded in death by his father, Jim Nolan of Whitewater, Kansas, grandchildren, Alicia and CJ Norman, but leaves behind his mother, four siblings, wife, eight children, 27 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, as well as many aunts,...

Oct 30, 2024

 

 Margaret Elaine Pippin was born to Earl and Jane Pihl on August 19, 1948, in Lindsborg, KS. She graduated from Lindsborg High School in 1966 and from Bethany College in 1970, where she earned a BA degree in elementary education.

 She began her teaching career in Lost Springs, KS, in 1971 after her marriage to Vic Hanson on June 5, 1970...

Oct 29, 2024

Elma Marie Nachtigal was born on December 14, 1925, to Jacob J. and Justina (Boese) Nachtigal in McPherson County, Kansas. She joined 3 older siblings – Elsie, Henry and Albert. Elma’s brother Albert was happy for her arrival so he wasn’t the baby of the family anymore. She enjoyed life on the farm especially the kittens and her bottle fed...

Oct 28, 2024

Maryellyn Koehn Stenzel was born April 16,1939, to Harry and Freda Unruh Koehn at McPherson, Kansas. The final chapter of her life was closed on October 28, 2024, at Moundridge Manor, Moundridge, Kansas.

Maryellyn’s childhood and formative years were on the family farm northwest of Lehigh, Kansas. She attended the Waldeck school and graduated from Lehigh High School in 1957. She...

Oct 24, 2024

Olin Claassen began life on January 6, 1933, in Newton, Kansas. He joined older sister Carolyn as the oldest son of Paul and Helen (Regier) Claassen. Later, a younger brother Rodney would complete the family. Olin spent his childhood on the family farm in rural Whitewater, working with his father Paul and developing an early passion for his life’s work...

Oct 19, 2024

Denise’s life began on August 12, 1957, in Marion. She was the daughter of Jim and Earline (Perkins) Magathan. Denise graduated from Marion High School in the Class of 1975. She worked as an optician for Dr. Shank in Emporia, Duffin’s Optometry in Topeka and in Texas. Denise was a member of Valley United Methodist Church in Marion. As a...

Oct 14, 2024

Clifford’s life began on July 22, 1945, at Salem Hospital in Hillsboro. He was the son of Ronald G. and Ruby L. (Just) Hett. Clifford grew up on a farm near Marion and attended school at Marion Schools graduating in the Class of 1963. He served his country in the National Guard in 1965 and 1966, until he was honorably...