Obituaries

Jan 4, 2025

Dec 28, 2024

Patty Joan (Johnson) Shahan died on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Abilene Memorial Hospital, Abilene, Kansas. Patty was the 7th child born to Gladys Pearl (Solomon, Hunt) Johnson and Omar Davis Johnson on October 25, 1930 in Herington, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, sisters Vera Jane (Johnson) Maybee, Mary Ella (Johnson) Dalton, Lola Maxine...

Dec 25, 2024

Dec 23, 2024

There will be no services at this time. 

 We welcome you to share your thoughts and memories of Barbara on her Tribute Wall. Thank You

 

Dec 23, 2024

Terry’s life began on November 3, 1955, in Newton, Kansas. He was the son of John and Thelma (Lewis) Klassen. Terry was a 1973 graduate of Inman High School. He was united in marriage to Cheryl Litton on June 27, 1987, at the Hoffnangsau Mennonite Church in Inman. Terry was a carpenter by trade and co-owned K and E Interiors,...

Dec 22, 2024

Family will be holding a service at a later time. Please take a moment and sign her online guest book and leave a memory. Thank You. 

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

Dec 8, 2024

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 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...

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,...