Obituaries

Sep 13, 2025

Connie’s life began on May 28, 1954, in San Angelo, TX. She was the daughter of Preston “Pep” Lawson and Billie Colleen (Panter) Lawson.

On July 3, 1980, Connie married Dan Smith in Winfield, and together they built a life filled with hard work, family, and love. For many years she helped run their family trucking business, DC Trucking, alongside Dan....

Jun 29, 2025

Jason’s life began on March 12, 1964, in Topeka, KS. He was the son of Milton and Catheryn (Weber) Schlesener. Jason attended school at Herington High School. While in Kansas, Jason worked for Donahue Industries in Durham, KS, making El Dorado campers. He also worked in various areas of construction. When he moved to Kentucky, he worked for Tyson Foods....

Sep 24, 2025

James “Jim” Michael Schultz was born on March 29th, 1951, in Herington, Kansas, to his parents, Adolf and Jane “Jean” (Evans) Schultz. Jim was a 1970 graduate of Herington High School. Jim was united in marriage to Charlotte Lynn Dittman on October 4th, 1975, at St. John’s Lutheran Church Lyons Creek, Herington, Kansas.

Jim was an avid family man who attended...

Sep 20, 2025

Berylene Louise Brockmeier, a lifelong resident of Herington, Kansas, was called to her Heavenly Home in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 20, 2025.Berylene was born to Louis and Beryl Whisler on April 14, 1929 in White City, Kansas, She grew up in Herington, met and married her husband there, and the two of them raised their family on...

Sep 19, 2025

Audrey’s life began on December 8, 1938, in rural Woodbine. She was the daughter of William L. and Almuth (Behrens) Kracke. Audrey was a 1956 graduate of Chapman High School. She was united in marriage to Jean Louis Lardenois on November 18, 1956, in Woodbine and he preceded her in death in 2013. Audrey was a homemaker who enjoyed casino...

Sep 18, 2025

Don’s life began on August 20, 1927, in Dover, KS. He was the son of William K. and Florence M. (Rezac) Kemble. Don attended high school in Eskridge and was a member of the 1945 graduating class. Following graduation, Don was inducted into the United States Army. He served his nation in 1945-1946 as an Army weather observer and was...

Sep 14, 2025

Becky Ann McRae was born on July 19, 1931 in Lyon Township, Section 36, 16, 4E, on the McRae family farm, just South of Herington, Kansas. Becky was the oldest child of Thomas McRae, Jr. and Vera Erma (Von Rohr) McRae. Her grandparents were Thomas McRae and Theodoshia (Cory) McRae, and John R. Von Rohr and Elizabeth (Born) Von Rohr....

Sep 10, 2025

Betty Jean Saxon was born in Ponca, Nebraska on December 1st, 1930. She was the first child born to Rachel and Buell Saxon. Another daughter, Joanne was added to their family. They moved from Nebraska to Montana where Buell was a logger. He died from complications after an appendectomy. Rachel and her two little girls returned home to Nebraska. Merle,...

Sep 8, 2025

On July 31, 1935, Jewell was born in Ramona, Kansas. She was the fourth child born to Paul Benjamin and Verla Amelia (Hoffman) Jury, Sr. Jewell’s parents were faithful followers of Jesus and taught Jewell and her siblings about the unconditional love of God. Their testimony of God’s faithfulness was displayed by sacrificial ways in everyday life. Paul, known as...

Aug 19, 2025

Bruce’s life began on October 28, 1944, in Milwaukee, WI. He was the son of James and Beatrice (Liesch) Trapp. Bruce moved with his family at a young age to Montana where he attended high school and then attended trade school in Milwaukee to become a master electrician. Later, the family moved to California and then on to Las Vegas,...

Aug 3, 2025

Alvin Joseph was born on Feb 5, 1943, in Hillsboro, KS, to Josephine Kroupa. Alvin liked to say he was a ‘43 model’. He was the eldest of 7 children and had to shoulder much of the patriarchal roles and duties for his family as a young boy.

He was proud of his time working on the Ferrell ranch with Jim...

Aug 3, 2025

On September 19, 1969, Jewel and Patricia (Morris) Eubanks, welcomed a baby boy who they called Richard Martin in Columbia, Louisiana.

After graduating high school and attending some college, Richard joined the United States Army from 1992-1994. After the military he did work doing some school maintenance and worked for Barkman Honey. On August 12, 1999, Richard married Melissa (Green) in...

Jul 27, 2025

Jul 26, 2025

Louis William was born to Robert and Pauline (Patry) Wegerer on May 11, 1954, in Goessel, KS. He was the third born of 3 boys. Lou graduated from Marion High School in 1972. He played football and attended Kansas State University on a full ride football scholarship. He threw the shotput and discus during track season. He was a member...

Jul 21, 2025

Rocky’s astonishingly full life began on February 8, 1944, in Newton, KS. He was the son of Thomas B. and Geraldine (Manuel) Hett, and the oldest of their six children.

He attended both Aulne and Peabody schools as a young boy, and was a graduating member of the Marion High School class of 1962. He attended K-State briefly, saying he “graduated”...

Jul 20, 2025

Pete’s life began on July 10, 1935, near Delavan, Kansas. He was the son of Harold and Alma (Putnam) Siegrist. Pete graduated from Wilsey High School and worked in railroad construction most of his working life and Neosho Construction before retirement. He enjoyed working and traveled all over the country, notoriously bringing home an armadillo from the Southwest.

Though his professional...

Jul 19, 2025

Jul 17, 2025

Darren Robert Makovec’s life began on October 29th, 1964, in Marion, KS. He was the first son of Robert and Carol Makovec. Growing up near Ramona, he attended St. John’s Catholic Church in Pilsen through his younger years and graduated from Centre High School in 1983. Darren married Vicki Alvarez in 1984, and they had two boys, Justin and Ryan....

Jul 9, 2025

Denny was born on September 19, 1940, to Frank and Elizabeth Hill. Denny spent his life dedicated to his family, his land, and his community. He married the love of his life, Carolyn Brainerd, on December 4, 1960, at the Federated Church in Whitewater. Together, they built a life of hard work, laughter, love, and deep-rooted faith. A lifelong farmer...

Jul 7, 2025

Bettie Batt, daughter of Harry and Margareth (Tiemann) Geis, was born

October 5, 1926 in Okeene, Oklahoma. She accepted Jesus Christ as her

personal Lord and Savior and was baptized at the age of 12 at Zion Baptist

Church, Okeene, OK.

Bettie attended school and graduated as Salutatorian from Okeene High

School in 1944. Upon graduation from high school, she attended Baylor

University, Waco, Texas, for...