Obituaries

Steve Hett

Steve Hett

Apr 1, 2016

MARION – Steven L. “Steve” Hett, 67, passed away April 1, 2016, at Newton Medical Center.  He was born October 23, 1948, at Marion, the son of Walter and Jacquelyn (Manuel) Hett.  He proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  In 1990, he was united in marriage to Barbara Stephens.  He owned Hett Roofing...

Grace A. Busenitz

Grace A. Busenitz

Mar 25, 2016

POTWIN — Grace A. Busenitz, 77, of Potwin, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior, Friday, March 25, 2016, at her residence surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born April 4, 1938, at Fisher, Illinois, the daughter of Harvey C. and Prudence (Habegger) Birky.  Grace obtained her Master’s degree from Ohio State University.  She taught elementary...

Jan Smith

Jan Smith

Mar 24, 2016

LINCOLNVILLE – Janet D. “Jan” Smith, age 66, passed away March 24, 2016, at St. Luke Living Center of Marion, Kansas.  She was born September 27, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Frank H. and Irene D. (Kos) Werner.  On July 3, 1971, she was united in marriage to Phillip Smith.  Their marriage was blessed with 3 children: ...

Hope M. Riffel

Hope M. Riffel

Mar 22, 2016

WOODBINE - Hope M. Riffel, 88, died Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016, at her daughter’s home in McPherson.  She was born June 8, 1927, in Underwood, Iowa,  the daughter of George J. and Emma M. (Rassmussen) O’Doniel. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:30 pm, Saturday, April 2nd, 2016, at Zeiner Funeral Home-Herington Chapel, with Pastor Bill Peterson, officiating. ...

Bill Edward Olsen

Bill Edward Olsen

Mar 12, 2016

Bill E. Olsen, 74, passed away March 12, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, MO.  He was born September 8, 1941, in Marion County.  He was a graduate of Marion High School.  He was a carpenter, later worked at AMPI, and lastly built cabinetry.  On October 6, 1962, he was united in marriage to Lucille Ann Rudolph.  They...

Elwood H Zuercher

Elwood H Zuercher

Mar 12, 2016

WHITEWATER - Elwood H. Zuercher, 90, passed away March 12, 2016, at Newton Medical Center.  He was born in Whitewater, December 8, 1925, the son of Arnold and Ida (Roth) Zuercher.  He was a graduate of Whitewater High School.  He served in the United States Army, during the Korean War.  On August 26, 1949, he was united in marriage to...

Gerald W. "Gary" Friesen

Gerald W. "Gary" Friesen

Mar 10, 2016

WICHITA – Gerald W. “Gary” Friesen, 68, passed away March 10, 2016, at Diversicare of Sedgwick.  He was born in Newton, July 27, 1947, the son of Irvin and Olga (Reimer) Friesen.  He worked for Lance Crackers, as a route salesman.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his brother Bob and wife Barbara of Wichita;...

Herbert Metz Timm

Herbert Metz Timm

Mar 7, 2016

TOPEKA  – Herbert Metz Timm, 87, died Monday, March 7th, 2016, in Topeka.  He was born November 14, 1928, in Abilene, the son of Wm. “Bill” H. and Emma Marie (Metz) Timm.  He was a Chemical Engineer for the Kansas Department of Transportation.   

Graveside Services will be held Friday, March 11th, at 3:00 pm at the Abilene Cemetery.  Friends...

Donald E. "Don" Nightengale

Donald E. "Don" Nightengale

Mar 3, 2016

NEWTON – Donald E. “Don” Nightengale, age 80, passed away March 3, 2016, at Asbury Park of Newton.  He was born April 15, 1935, at Canton, Kansas.  He was the son of Sam and Della (Luginbill) Nightengale.  He graduated from Burns High School in 1953, where he was a member of the 1953 State Champion Basketball Team.  On September 20,...

Dennis Dean Ryff

Dennis Dean Ryff

Feb 29, 2016

HERINGTON - Dennis D. Ryff, 59, Dennis Dean Ryff, of Ramona, departed this life, Monday, Feb. 29th, 2016, at Wichita. He was born on May 3rd, 1956, at Salina, the son of George H. and Rosetta A. (Kandt) Ryff.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, Mar. 4th, 2016, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Herington, with Pastor...

Bernice Calhoun

Bernice Calhoun

Feb 28, 2016

NEWTON – Calhoun, Bernice M., 95, passed away February 28, 2016, at her residence surrounded by family.  She was born February 2, 1921, at Texhoma, Oklahoma, the daughter of Ulysses S. and Linnie Audie (Haynes) Young.  She was a retired Home Health Aide and Therapy Aide.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl L. Calhoun; children:  Ronald and...

Eunice M Hager

Eunice M Hager

Feb 25, 2016

HERINGTON - Eunice M. Hager, 87, lifelong resident of Herington, died Thursday, February 25th,  2016, at her daughter’s winter home in Tucson.  She was born March 18, 1928, in Herington, the daughter of Warren G. and Cecil T. (Hedinger) Grass.           

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 am., Friday, March 11th, 2016, at the St. Paul Lutheran...

Mary Ann Brown

Mary Ann Brown

Feb 25, 2016

HERINGTON - Mary Ann (Donahue) Brown, 73, died Thursday morning, February 25th, 2016, at the Herington Municipal Hospital, after a long battle with cancer.  She was born on July 17th, 1942, at Hillsboro, the daughter of Edward E. and M. Ernestine “Teen” (Yancey) Donahue.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 29th, 2016, at St. Paul Lutheran Church,...

Edward E. "Ed" Jeffrey

Edward E. "Ed" Jeffrey

Feb 23, 2016

MARION – Edward E. “Ed” Jeffrey, 78, passed away February 23, 2016, at Wichita.  He was born August 28, 1937, at Holyrood, the son of Paul and Mary Anna (Elliott) Jeffrey.  He attended Fort Hays State University.  He was a retired road inspector for the Kansas Department of Transportation.  He was a member of the Hillsboro American Legion, and had...

Wayne Rutz

Wayne Rutz

Feb 23, 2016

HERINGTON - Jacob  “Wayne”  Rutz, 59, of Abilene, KS, departed this life on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016, at the Enterprise Estates.  He was born on December 21st, 1956, at Herington, Kansas.  He was the son of Wayne F. and Lina A. (Lee) Rutz. 

Family will receive friends 6:00 pm, Friday, March 4th, 2016, at the Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington Chapel....

Sarah J. Stika

Sarah J. Stika

Feb 21, 2016

MARION – Sarah J. Stika, age 84, passed away February 21, 2016, at St. Luke Living Center of Marion.  She was born June 2, 1931, at Marion, the daughter of Martin and Emma (Stroda) Fortmeyer.  She grew up the Youngtown community east of Marion.  She was a graduate of Marion High School.  On October 17, 1950, she was united in...

Robert L. "Bob" Sextro

Robert L. "Bob" Sextro

Feb 19, 2016

HILLSBORO – Robert L. “Bob” Sextro, age 76, retired Hillsboro High School math teacher of 28 years, passed away at his residence, surrounded by his family.  He was born July 30, 1939, at Marysville, Kansas.  He was the son of Clemens F. and Carrie M. (Larsen) Sextro.  He received his Master’s Degree from Kansas State University.  He was preceded in...

Lavenia F. Glymph

Lavenia F. Glymph

Feb 18, 2016

HERINGTON - Lavenia F. Glymph, 88, of Herington, died Thursday morning, February 18th, 2016, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.  She was born on December 2nd, 1927, in Herington, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Cecile M. (Hawkins) Brown.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 5th, 2016, at Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington Chapel, with...

Glenda Mosiman

Glenda Mosiman

Feb 17, 2016

NEWTON - Glenda Mosiman, age 82, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 17, 2016.  She was born Feb. 3, 1934 in rural Ensign, Kansas. Glenda was married to Duane (Butch) Mosiman for 45 wonderful years.  She is survived by her husband, Duane (Butch) Mosiman; two daughters, Marcia Ensz and husband Joel. Marchel Thiessen and...

Neva A Peterson

Neva A Peterson

Feb 7, 2016

BURDICK -  Neva A. Peterson, 98,

Neva Adelia Peterson, of Burdick, died Sunday, February 7th, 2016, at the Brookdale Assisted Living of Salina.  She was born on August 29th, 1917, at Burdick, the daughter of Otto V. and Corrine E. (Gellart) Anderson.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 13th, 2016, at Hebron Lutheran Church, Burdick,...

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