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Rhonda Pierson

Rhonda Pierson

Feb 18, 2025

Rhonda R. Pierson, age 70, of Blue Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Memorial services are planned for 2:00 pm, Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Christie-Anderes Funeral Home in Waterville. Inurnment will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery, north of Blue Rapids.

Memorials are suggested to the Rhonda Pierson Memorial and may be sent in care of Christie-Anderes Funeral Home at...

Joann Williams

Joann Williams

Feb 18, 2025

Joann L. Williams, age 93 of Olsburg, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in the Stolzer House at Meadowlark Hills.

She was born on February 16, 1932, in Turner, West Virginia, the daughter of Edison Riley and Hazel Alice (Markley) Roy.

On September 20, 1952, she married Lee R. Williams in Cleafield, Pennsylvania.  He preceded her in death on December 8, 2014.

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Don Liby

Don Liby

Feb 12, 2025

Donald Everett Liby, age 96 of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 3, 1928, in Miltonvale, the son of Harvey Everett and Cecelia Cordelia (Girard) Liby. Following high school, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War where he was awarded a Bronze...

Bryan Kelso

Bryan Kelso

Feb 10, 2025

Bryan D. Kelso, age 68, passed away at Community Memorial Health Care in Marysville on Monday, February 10, 2025. His time prior to passing away was spent surrounded by his loving family and friends who will miss him dearly.

Bryan was born December 4, 1956, in Pekin, Illinois, to Carl H. and Mable H. (Wilkinson) Kelso. He moved to Waterville in...

Jeri Bourne

Jeri Bourne

Jan 30, 2025

Jarol L. “Jeri” Bourne, age 82, of Marysville, passed away on January 30, 2025, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.

Jeri was born January 5, 1943, in Waterville, to LeRoy T. and Lillie B. (Musil) Schuchart. She graduated from Waterville High School in 1960. She then graduated from Brown Mackie Business School in Salina. She married Bill Bourne in 1963, they...

Mary Gillette

Mary Gillette

Jan 30, 2025

Mary Margaret Gillette, age 81 of Marysville, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in Blue Rapids.

She was born on November 18, 1943, in Marysville, the daughter of Wilson and Grace (Tyner) Brown. She graduated from Marysville High School.

On December 24, 1961, she married Frank Naaf and they had two daughters. They later...

Linda Copeland

Linda Copeland

Jan 28, 2025

Linda Ann (Ham) Copeland, 87, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend who will be greatly missed.

Linda was born in Marysville, Kansas on May 6, 1937, to Sylvester and Katie Ham. She grew up on the family farm north of Waterville. She attended the one-room school two...

Ronald Coleman

Ronald Coleman

Jan 23, 2025

Ronald Keith Coleman, age 80, formerly of Riley, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Frankfort Community Care Home.

He was born on June 21, 1944, in Toledo, Washington, the son of Harold Adolphus and Ada Harriett (Williams) Coleman.

Cremation is planned with inurnment in the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery.

Delores Hamilton

Delores Hamilton

Jan 16, 2025

Delores M. Hamilton, age 100, of Barnes, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Community Memorial Health Care in Marysville.

Delores Hamilton was born on April 10, 1924 at Bremen, Ks. to Alfred and Martha (Drinkgern) Koeneke. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bremen on April 27, 1924. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School for 8 years and was confirmed on...

Anthony McCann

Anthony McCann

Jan 11, 2025

Anthony McCann Age 44, of Manhattan, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025. 

Born on June 25, 1980, in Manhattan, Kansas, Anthony was the cherished son of Anthony McCann Sr. and Linda (Pedro) McCann. As the oldest of three siblings, he was a devoted brother to Ernest McCann, Eric McCann, and Andrea McCann, and a beloved uncle to six nieces and...

Scott Stevens

Scott Stevens

Jan 3, 2025

Scott H. “Scotty” Stevens age 72, passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2025 in Waterville, KS. He was 74 years old.  

Born in Annapolis, MD, Scotty was the son of Virginia Stevens, a former World War II Navy WAVE, and Walter Stevens ’43, a naval aviator. Scotty excelled at Westchester High in Los Angeles, CA, where he was both an...

Catin Dillman

Catin Dillman

Dec 28, 2024

Catin Ceclia Dillman, a vibrant spirit who embraced life with unyielding enthusiasm, was born on May 8, 1991, in Hebron, Nebraska. Her journey came to a close on December 28, 2024, leaving behind a tapestry of cherished memories and an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew her.

Growing up, Catin's life was a whirlwind of adventure shaped by...

Gloria Cormier

Gloria Cormier

Dec 26, 2024

Gloria Cormier, age 58 of Riley, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.

She was born on May 14, 1966, in Neptune, New Jersey, the daughter of Gorge and Carmen (Lago) Couto.

Cremation is planned with services to be held at a later date.  The Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Connie Hartloff

Connie Hartloff

Dec 24, 2024

***The Memorial Service is rescheduled for Saturday, January 11th from 2-4pm at the 4-H building on the Marshall County Fairgrounds. ***

Connie Marie Hartloff, age 80 of Blue Rapids, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.

She was born on January 6, 1944, in Manhattan, the daughter of Roy and Anna (Andersen) McManis. She graduated from Wamego...

Nancy Kaump

Nancy Kaump

Dec 23, 2024

**The Funeral Service for Nancy Kaump has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 9th at 10:30am at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Nancy Jane Kaump, age 86 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at Newcastle Place in Mequon, Wisconsin.

She was born on October 26, 1938, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the daughter of Emil Edward and Helen (Mattes) Sundell.

She married Larry Leland...

Clarice Schwab

Clarice Schwab

Dec 16, 2024

Clarice Elaine Schwab, age 90 of Guthrie, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City.

She was born on November 14, 1934, in Lincoln Nebraska, the daughter of Robert and Beulah (Gordon) Malone. She was the last surviving of their three children.

She married Paul Schwab on August 9, 1959, and they had four children. She is...

Evangeline Swartz

Evangeline Swartz

Dec 14, 2024

Evangeline “Vanna” Joy (Woellhof) Swartz, 89, of Hays, Kansas, entered her “Eternal Home” on December 14, 2024, after having lived in seven different states and one foreign country.

Vanna was born on August 17, 1935, in the rural home of her loving parents Edwin T. and Stella (Mosburg) Woellhof of Clay County, Kansas. She attended Mall Creek and Olive Hill, one-room...

George Appleton

George Appleton

Dec 13, 2024

George W. Appleton, a long-time resident of Clay Center, Kansas, passed away on December 13, 2024, at the age of 99. He was born on March 7, 1925, on a farm in Maple Hill Township, Kansas, the youngest child of Roy and Margaret "Ruth" Appleton.

George grew up in Manhattan, Kansas, with his siblings Virginia Ruth (Appleton) Cowan, Wayne Leroy Appleton,...

Jeff Rheaume

Jeff Rheaume

Dec 13, 2024

Jeffrey Neil Rheaume, age 61 of Riley, passed away December 13, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.

He was born on July 8, 1963, in Marshfield, Massachusetts, the son of Roger William and Ruth Ann (Trombley) Rheaume. He graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology.

He married Annette Christine Robinson on October 1, 1994, at the...

Maryann Wilson Hardesty

Maryann Wilson Hardesty

Dec 10, 2024

Maryann Wilson Hardesty, age 60 of Riley, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City.

She was born on April 29, 1964, in Saginaw, Michigan.

Cremation is planned with private family services to be held at later date.

Complete obituary information is pending with the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

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