Obituaries
Wilma Jean Pierce
Apr 8, 2021
Jean was born August 19, 1925 to parents, Leon and Martha Knight in Great Bend, Kansas. They relocated to Marion in 1929 along with sisters, Barbara Lea and LaVerna Mae, where her father opened the J.C. Penney store. Jean joined the Valley United Methodist church in 1937 and remained a faithful member for the rest of her life.
Jean's...
Lloyd T Harvey
Apr 3, 2021
Lloyd's life began on August 31, 1936 in Newton. He was the son of Frederick T. and Bernice Kay (Abplanalp) Harvey. He graduated from Potwin High School and served his country in the United States Army in the late 1950's. Lloyd was a livestock farmer and rancher. He raised pork for a while then moved into the cattle business. Lloyd...
Cindy "Charlie" Charlene Schoonover
Apr 3, 2021
Charlie’s life began on January 10, 1968 in Wichita. She was the daughter of Cecil Oliver Schoonover and Lois Lorraine (Freeman) Schoonover. Charlie worked as a CNA until she became disabled. She had done some farm work, worked for Russell Stovers, and did other odd jobs. She is also survived by her children Jessica (Ed) Frazier of Ohio, Lenora (Larry)...
R. "Gene" Eugene Obee
Apr 1, 2021
Gene's life began on October 26, 1925 in Lewistown, MT. He was the son of LeClair William Winfield Obee and Ora Elizabeth (Oursler) Obee. Gene was a 1942 graduate of Burns High School and attended the University of Kansas. He served his country proudly during World War II from November of 1943 until November of 1945 and was a POW....
Kirkwood Smith Hawthorne
Apr 1, 2021
Kirkwood Smith Hawthorne, age 71, passed away April 1, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born May 28, 1949 to Miriam L. Smith and Francis Earl Hawthorne in Ft. Riley, Kansas. Kirkwood graduated from St Mary’s University with a Master’s in history.
He was devoted to his Air Force civilian career serving the 35the Intelligence Squadron for over...
Duane Neuwirth
Mar 28, 2021
Duane's life began March 13, 1962 in Marion. He was the son of Bob and Rose Mary (Schneweis) Neuwirth. Duane worked for Agco "Heston Corporation" for many years as a welder. He enjoyed growing his garden at home, tinkering in his shop with his son, building demolition derby cars, hunting and was the all around "Fix-it" man. Duane was...
Michael L Bowers
Mar 20, 2021
Mike's life began on October 29, 1958, in Newton. He was the son of Harold and Joan (Klein) Bowers, Jr. Mike was a graduate of Garden City High School, and after graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 14 years. He reached the rank of Petty Officer, 1st Class. Mike sailed around the world seven...
Donald Gene Isaac
Mar 18, 2021
Donald’s life began on October 11, 1937 in rural Meade, Kansas. He was the son of Henry J. and Margaret L. (Classen) Isaac. He graduated from Meade Bible Academy in 1956, and attended Grace College of the Bible in Omaha, Nebraska. He met Irene Juliette Siebert at Meade Bible Academy and they were married on August 22, 1958, in Ulysses,...
Mary Elizabeth Enz
Mar 15, 2021
Mary Elizabeth (Stucky) Enz was born on January 23, 1950, to Irvin and Wilhelmina Stucky in Newton, KS—or as she reminded everyone “in 1950 along came a girl so nifty.” Growing up she spent a lot of time laughing and playing with her two older brothers, Gordon and Norman, and many cousins. Hard work was an expectation on the farm,...
Ferrel "Sharky" G. Smith
Mar 14, 2021
Sharky’s life began on March 18, 1965 in Council Grove. He was the son of Pete and Phinetta Smith. He served his country in the National Guard and worked as a handyman. Sharky was united in marriage to Rebecca Plumb in 1987 in Junction City. He is survived by his wife Rebecca of the home, children Leland and Wolphen of...
Sue Ellen Ash
Mar 14, 2021
Sue Ellen Ash, age 77, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away late Sunday night, March 14, 2021, at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. She was born September 22, 1943 in Newton, Kansas, daughter of the late Ray Allison & Lillian Jeanette (Smith) Cave.
Sue Ellen had worked as the District Manager for Hallmark Stores and the Clinton County Historical Society, where she passed...
Kirk Greenemeyer
Mar 13, 2021
Kirk’s life began on June 22, 1960 in Herington. He was the son of David “Dutch” and Mary Lou (Clore) Greenemeyer. Kirk was a 1978 graduate of Herington High School, where he wrestled, played football, and baseball. He was an engineer on the Union Pacific Railroad and loved to drive trains.
Kirk was well known for being hilarious and having...
Patricia Ann Wooldridge
Mar 13, 2021
Patricia's life began on August 27, 1956 in Mount Home, Arkansas. She was the daughter of William Sallee and Imojean (Mitchell) Sallee. She was united in marriage to Dennis Wooldridge in 1994 in Pine Bluff, AR. Patricia worked as a home health aid in the area. She is survived by her husband Dennis of Newton, son Steven (April) Crabtree, daughter Melissa Herring,...
Ronald L Dyck
Mar 13, 2021
Ronald’s life began on April 26, 1940, the son of Elmer and Lula (Rempel) Dyck in Newton, Kansas. He graduated from Berean Academy in 1959 and then attended trade schools. He married Genevieve Grace Penner on October 18, 1975 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Ron was a member of Newton Bible Church, an electrician for Harms Electric and Greenway Electric, and he...
Margaret Lynn Siegrist
Mar 5, 2021
Margaret “Peggy” Lynn Siegrist, 64, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away March 5, 2021. She was born July 8, 1956 in Council Grove, the daughter of Elmer F. and Doreatha (Glannon) Belt. Peggy married Lawrence Siegrist, Jr, on November 17, 1973 in Council Grove. They had 3 children: Teri, Mike and Nikki. Peggy was well known for her seamstress abilities....
Bobbie Jo Linder
Mar 5, 2021
Bobbie's life began on April 11, 1961 in Sioux Falls, SD. She was the daughter of Robert Linder and Josephine (Avery) Bennett. Bobbie attended beauty school after high school graduation but found her true calling in being a caregiver. She worked in several area nursing homes and assisted living, generally as the cook. Bobbie loved to take care of people...
Armelio Del Castillo
Mar 2, 2021
Armelio's life began on July 31, 1938 in Marianas Havana, Cuba. He was the son of Armelio Del Castillo and Obdulia (Aries) Castillo. Armelio was united in marriage to Xenia Vilar on July 24, 1974 in Panama City, Panama. He attended school at the Peekskill Military Academy in Peekskill, NY and later served his adopted country in the United State...
Connie L Warneke
Feb 26, 2021
Connie L. Warneke passed away on Friday February 26, 2021 in McPherson. Connie worked in Topeka for much of her life as a nurse. No services will be held, and memorial remembrances may be directed to the Marion Co. Lake Memorial Fund in care of Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Connie at...
Joshua Barr McIntyre
Feb 24, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Joshua Barr McIntyre, father, son and brother, announce his sudden passing at the age of 43 years on Tuesday, February 24, 2021. Joshua will be forever remembered by his father and best friend Christopher McIntyre, his mother Desiree James, his amazing children, Kloie, Colson and Cayden McIntyre, and by his brothers...
Kenneth J Voller
Feb 24, 2021
Kenneth Jay Voller Age 66 Of Herington Kenneth’s life began on October 3, 1954 in Pullman, WA. He was the son of Robert Bernard and Wilma Faye (Durrett) Voller. He attended college for computer science. Kenneth served his country in the United States Navy from 1973 – 1976. He worked in shipping and receiving most of his career. Kenneth was...
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