Obituaries
Rosetta Mary Girton
Dec 30, 2020
Rosy’s life began on March 19, 1932 in Denmark, KS. She was the daughter of Abraham Lincoln Sorensen and Etta Mae (Webb) Sorensen. She was united in marriage to Ross E. Girton on June 2, 1951 in Denmark. Rosy drove a school bus for 22 years and was a foster parent for over 25 years. She was a member of...
Penelope "Penny" Ruth Brown
Dec 29, 2020
Penny’s life began on August 27, 1937, to Cornelius “Tony” and Vera (Bengston) Kraemer in Wadena, Minnesota. She graduated from Wadena High Class of 1955. She graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse from Morehead Teaching College and started her career at Denver General. Penny also worked at the Lutheran Home and retired from Enterprise Estates in Enterprise, Kansas. She married...
RaeLene Hajek
Dec 29, 2020
We were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from RaeLene during her 72 years, among them: Family is everything, tell those you love them every chance you get, hug and kiss goodbye, talk to Jesus every day and if you have the opportunity to help someone or make their day better, do it. RaeLene's beautiful life began on February 16,...
Beulah Alberta Vanderslice
Dec 29, 2020
Beulah’s life began on January 12, 1925, the daughter of Alva Abraham and Myrtle Agnes (Bahr) Roberts in Denton, Kansas. She attended schools in Denton and married Fred Mason Vanderslice on March 28, 1942, in Horton, Kansas. She was a homemaker, wife and mother. Beulah was a member of the United Methodist Church in Denton and a longtime member of...
Earl Schump
Dec 29, 2020
Earl’s life began on November 30, 1923 in Herington, Kansas. He was the son of Paul J. and Loraetta (Swanson) Schump. He married Ruth C. Jacobs November 11, 1948 in Herington. He passed away December 29, 2020 in Manhattan. The Family will have a private service. Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family. Memorial may be in Earl’s name...
Ruth L Heim
Dec 28, 2020
Ruth Lemoine Heim was born in Marion, Kansas on December 3, 1931 to Harry H. and Mabel I. (Scharenberg) Byram. Ruth’s parents and brother, Harold attended church at Marion Evangelical United Brethren Church. Ruth enjoyed high school participating in choir, playing trombone in band and Pep Club. Ruth married Veryl R. Heim after graduating from Marion High School in 1949. ...
Bennie B. Potts
Dec 27, 2020
Bennie’s life began on October 15, 1926 in Fulton, MO. He was the son of Lester and Bertha (Salmons) Potts. He is a graduate of Fulton High School. Bennie joined the United States Army right out of high school and served his country for 24 years in the Army.
Bennie served in World War II and Korea, began flying...
Doris J. Winkler
Dec 25, 2020
Doris' life began on May 21, 1943 on the way to the Marion hospital from Lincolnville. She was the daughter of William and Grace (Nienstedt) Richmond. Doris was a 1961 graduate of Centre High School. She was united in marriage to Gene Winkler on August 12, 1961 and they enjoyed 59 years of marriage together. Doris began working for the Marion County...
Harold "Bus" L. Coats
Dec 23, 2020
Harold’s "Bus" life began on April 3, 1936, the son of Roy and Sarah (Baldwin) Coats in Newton, Kansas. He graduated from Potwin High School, Class of 1954 and served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1954-1957. He married Sherry Ann Berryman on February 18, 1961, at the Potwin Christian Church. Bus worked in the El Dorado Refinery...
Gene L. Herpich
Dec 21, 2020
Gene’s life began on December 22, 1959 in Herington. He was the son of Donald Herpich and Shirley (Bell) Herpich-Harmon. Gene was a 1978 graduate of Herington High School. He loved to farm and ranch. Gene owned his own spraying business and did custom farming for area farmers. He was united in marriage to the former Alfrieda Byers on August...
Shane L. Standridge
Dec 16, 2020
Shane’s life began on December 11, 1974 in Riverton, WY. He was the son of Kenton J. “Sonny” and Ellen O. (Alexander) Poynter. Shane worked as a bartender at Hanks and Checker’s and other local taverns over the years. He was also a cook for several restaurants. Shane was very artistic and loved to draw. He enjoyed conversation and was...
Paula J. Jones
Dec 15, 2020
Paula’s life began March 27, 1953 in Herington. She is the daughter of Gerald and Vonda May (Haguewood). She is a 1971 graduate of Herington High School and attended Tabor College for two years majoring in history.
Paula was united in marriage to Myron Jones on September 28th, 2002 in Herington. Paula was a avid reader and seamstress, and enjoyed...
Eldon G. Weber
Dec 15, 2020
Eldon Gotthilf Weber was born to Adolph and Ida May (nee Chalker) on August 5, 1920 at the family home northwest of Herington. Eldon was baptized by Rev. L.C Hermerding, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Shady Brook, on August 15, 1920 and thereby was received into God’s Kingdom of Grace. As a youngster, he attended the Immanuel Lutheran Parochial School and was received...
Adeline S Bernhardt
Dec 13, 2020
Adeline Susanna Bentz Bernhardt, Age 98, passed away on December 13th, 2020 at Homestead Health Center in Wichita, Kansas. Adeline will be remembered for her strength, dedication to her family, and her unwavering faith, fellowship, and commitment to the Lutheran church. She was resourceful, organized, an excellent seamstress, a great cook, and volunteered endless hours with her husband to the Tampa,...
Richard Avery Visser
Dec 6, 2020
Richard Avery Visser was born March 3, 1941 to W.M. and Esther (Avery) Visser at a hospital in Manhattan. He passed away due to Covid-19 on December 6, 2020. He was a loving husband to Phyllis Visser for 32 years. He was a kind generous man.
Richard enjoyed farming from the time he started helping his father and grandfather...
Lupe Bargas
Dec 1, 2020
Lupe Bargas was born December 12, 1930. He was the son of Jessie and Maria (Ortiz) Bargas. Lupe served in the United States Army for 26 years, where he was an E-7 Sergeant First Class. He performed two tours in Korea and Vietnam, where he earned a National Defense Service Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster, Koren Service Medal, Vietnam Service...
Robert E. Smith
Dec 1, 2020
Robert Smith, age 90, died on December 1, 2020 at St. Luke Living Center. He was born on March 20, 1930 to Frank R. and Ida Fay (Lamb) Smith in Tampa, Kansas. At age 18, Bob joined the U.S. Army, serving in Germany and Okinawa. On November 4, 1951, he married Shirley Smith. They made their home in Marion, Kansas....
Dorothy Marie Schubert - Riffel
Dec 1, 2020
Dorothy Marie Dillon Schubert Riffel passed away peacefully at Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center in Olathe, Kansas, on Dec. 1, 2020, just over two weeks after her 96th birthday.
She was born Nov. 14, 1924 to George F. Dillon and Genevieve (Weishaar) Dillon at Hope, KS. She was baptized at St. Philip Catholic Church in Hope. Dorothy graduated from...
Ellen L. Elliott
Nov 30, 2020
Ellen's life began on January 29, 1939 in Hollidaysburg, PA. She was the daughter of James A. and Kathleen L. (Copenhaver) Cochran. Ellen spent 20 years serving food and making friends at Denny's Restaurant in Junction City. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Herington and had attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Ellen loved her TV and QVC shopping. She...
Roy Alan Van Buren
Nov 29, 2020
Roy Alan Van Buren moved to Heaven on November 29, 2020 due to complications of Covid-19. He was born February 16, 1947 in Junction City to Earl and Alice (Pilgrim) Van Buren. They moved to Marion when Roy was six months old. He attended Marion schools, graduating from Marion High School in 1965. Roy continued his education at Friends University....
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