Obituaries
Wayne Davies
Sep 9, 2024
Wayne Martin Davies, age 73 of Leonardville, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024.
He was born on July 10, 1951, in Clay Center, the son of Martin Forrest and Evelyn Arlene (Johnson) Davies.
On September 26, 1981, he married Janet Allison. They later divorced.
Wayne was a carpenter, working for Gene Williams Construction and later for BHS Construction for 31 years, retiring in...
Jerry Mettler
Sep 8, 2024
Jerry Ray Mettler, age 85, of Blue Rapids, passed away on September 8, 2024, at the Washington County Hospital in Washington.
Jerry was born May 12, 1939, in Tuscola, Illinois, to Orville “Archie” and Elinor (Fisher) Mettler. He graduated with the class of 1958, from Villa Grove High School in Villa Grove, Illinois. He served in the US Army from 1958...
Harold Hula
Sep 8, 2024
Harold Lloyd Hula, 94, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, in Overland Park, Kansas.
Harold was born on the family farm near Blue Rapids, Kansas, on July 23, 1930, to William (Vilem) Joseph Hula and Libbie Ruth (Novotny) Hula. He graduated from Blue Rapids High School in 1948 where he lettered in all sports. He attended Washburn University, where he was...
Martel McCool
Sep 1, 2024
Martel Eugene McCool, age 76 of Olsburg, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.
He was born on May 20, 1948, in Boulder, Colorado, the son of Wendell and Donna (Percival) McCool.
On May 9, 1981, in Manhattan, he married Sandra Lee Lesline.
Marty was a jack-of-all trades. He could do anything from running large equipment...
Dennis Hogan
Aug 25, 2024
Dennis G. Hogan, age 68, of Blue Rapids, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Community Memorial Health Care in Marysville.
Dennis was born April 26, 1956, at Sabetha, to Francis H. and Gevene A. (Shaffer) Hogan. He graduated from Marysville High School in the class of 1974. After high school he served in the US Navy on the USS...
Kenneth Selby
Aug 18, 2024
Kenneth George Selby, age 71 of Manhattan, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Via Christi Village in Manhattan.
He was born on August 21, 1952, in Manhattan, the son of George and Betty (Ebel) Selby. He graduated from Manhattan High School and following graduation; he served in the U.S. Air Force as a jet mechanic.
On January 2, 1970, he married...
Sheron Swearingen
Aug 14, 2024
Sheron L. Swearingen, age 75, of Blue Rapids, passed away in Manhattan after a short illness on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
Sheron was born April 30, 1949, at Kansas City, Missouri, to Charles W. and Margaret “Mickie” (Jopling) Dixon. She spent most of her childhood living in Lake Latawana, Missouri. She graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School. She was married...
Daniel Barnhill
Aug 3, 2024
Daniel E. “Red” Barnhill, age 56, of Washington, passed away in a motorcycle accident north of Clay Center on Saturday, August 3, 2024.
Dan was born on March 11, 1968, at Cozad, Nebraska, the son of Robert E. Barnhill, and Wanda J. (Negley) Weiche. He graduated from Valley Heights High School in 1987. He went on to serve in the US...
Sheldon Tate
Aug 2, 2024
Sheldon Richard Tate, age 76 of Randolph, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at his residence.
He was born on May 3, 1948, in Marysville, the son of Bryan and Rosella (Sorell) Tate. He graduated from Waterville High School in 1967.
Sheldon helped area farmers with their work and enjoyed tearing down barns and sheds for people.
He is survived by his sister,...
Richard Anderes
Aug 1, 2024
Richard Anthony Anderes, age 64 of Hope, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Memorial Health System in Abilene.
He was born on December 22, 1959, in Abilene, the son of Edwin Paul and Jennie Ruth (Rediker) Anderes. He graduated from Chapman High School.
Richard was a sports fan and loved the Oakland Raiders. He enjoyed watching NASCAR races and following his...
Robert Slingsby
Jul 30, 2024
Robert William Slingsby, age 79 of Clay Center, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at his residence.
He was born on August 2, 1944, in Clay Center, the son of Donald W. and Mae Irene (Limbrey) Slingsby. He graduated from Clay County Community High School.
On April 18, 1971, he married Erlene Ann Brown at the Clay Center Christian Church. She survives...
Mike King
Jul 28, 2024
George Michael King, age 82 of Olsburg, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.
He was born on July 1, 1942, in Rutland, Ohio, the son of Clyde Earl and Helen Mae (Musser) King.
Mike married Mary Kolars and they had two sons, John and Stephen. They later divorced.
On October 20, 1970, he married Betty...
Price Oman
Jul 20, 2024
Price Ward Oman, age 80 of Leonardville, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Leonardville Nursing Home.
He was born on October 2, 1943, in Clay Center, the son of Willard Price and Lilyan Doris (Johnson) Oman.
Price graduated from Riley County High School. Following high school, he graduated from Kansas State University and then received a master’s degree from Purdue...
Ronald Haller
Jul 13, 2024
Ronald Lee Gelino Haller, age 78 of Home, Kansas, was called to his eternal home, July 13, 2024, after multiple strokes.
He was born on December 8, 1945, in Clay Center, Kansas, the son of Melvin Gelino and Norma (Malcolm) Gelino. Sadly, he lost his father in the Service of our Country, as a member of the United States Air Force...
Eldon Chapman
Jul 7, 2024
Eldon LeRoy Chapman, age 88 of Hewitt, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest in Waco, Texas.
He was born on January 5, 1936, in Clayton, New Mexico, the son of Fred and Dilla (Criner) Chapman. After his mother’s death, he was raised by an uncle and aunt, Harmon and Robena Chapman, in...
Camoran Shoptese
Jul 4, 2024
Camoran Michael Shoptese, age 36, of Blue Rapids, passed away on July 4, 2024.
Born in Topeka on July 14, 1987, he was the beloved son of Joyce Singleton and Sonny Shoptese and a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. His heritage meant the world to him, some might say he was “One proud NDN”.
Camoran had a passion for diverse...
Dean Tinkler
Jul 1, 2024
Dean Tinkler, age 92 of Manhattan and formerly of Salina, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, at his home.
He was born on June 7, 1932, in Salina, the son of Marshall J. and Leila Mae (Walker) Tinkler.
A private family graveside service will be held at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery outside of Manhattan and a Celebration of Life service will be...
Dorine Bergren
Jun 29, 2024
Dorine Kay (Nelson) Bergren, age 89 of Manhattan, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House.
She was born on August 31, 1934, in Manhattan, the daughter of Frank Emil and Virginia Marian (Mayfield) Nelson.
Dorine graduated from Riley Rural High School and Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics. She married Ronald Lee Bergren...
Diana Heitz
Jun 25, 2024
Diana June Heitz, age 78 of Waterville, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Frankfort Community Care Home.
She was born on June 30, 1945, in Dubuque, Iowa.
She is survived by her son, David A. Carpenter of Farmington, Missouri, and her granddaughter, Tabitha M. Carpenter of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
A private family graveside service will be held in Iowa.
The Christie-Anderes Funeral...
Claryce "Punky" Anderson
Jun 15, 2024
Claryce Darlene (Punky) Anderson, 88, of Clay Center, passed away on June 15, 2024.
Claryce was born on October 19, 1935, in Leonardville, to Elizabeth (Wagenrodt) and Laurence Webber. She graduated from Leonardville High School and worked at The Manhattan Mercury.
She married Alvin Anderson on July 21, 1956, and they had 10 children.
She was an avid homemaker and besides raising 10...
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