Obituaries
Sondra Megrail
Mar 25, 2026
Sondra Ann (Caley) Megrail, loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on March 25, 2026, peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer, at the age of 50.
She was born on June 29, 1975, in Manhattan, Kansas, to Robert Caley and Pauline Pauley. She grew up in Riley, Kansas, where some of her happiest memories were made. Riley...
Martin Dean Dornberger
Mar 22, 2026
Martin Dean Dornberger, age 89 of Clay Center, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Clay County Medical Center.
He was born on April 25, 1936, in Industry, Kansas, the son of Harry Walter and Adda Mae (Jury) Dornberger.
On May 29, 1955, in Gem, Kansas, he married Elta Mae Durham. She preceded him in death in 2012.
He married Dorothy Faye...
Kay Hartloff
Mar 15, 2026
Kay Alisyn Hartloff, age 65, of Blue Rapids, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Kay was born on October 25, 1960, in Marysville, Kansas, to Dale E. and Iona J. (Marshall) Comer. She graduated from Valley Heights High School in 1978. Following graduation, she dedicated time to caregiving, working at two local nursing homes where...
Jane Bigler
Mar 13, 2026
Jane A. Bigler, age 79 of Lenexa, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Olathe Medical Center.
She was born on February 20, 1947, in Alexandria, Virginia, the daughter of Raymond Dean and Wilma Louise (Geer) Bigler. She spent her summers with Grandpa and Grandma Geer on the farm outside of Clay Center and was always with Uncle Herbie around...
Francis Arganbright
Mar 12, 2026
Francis Oren Arganbright, age 81 of Waterville, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.
He was born on May 28, 1944, on the family farm northwest of Waterville, the son of Oren Bertrum and Alice Lilian (Shaw) Arganbright. He graduated from Waterville High School.
On February 10, 1963, at the Waterville United Methodist Church, he...
Barbara Brownlee
Mar 10, 2026
Barbara Jeanne Brownlee, born April 1, 1929, passed away on March 10, 2026, surrounded by family who loved her deeply and cared for her faithfully throughout her later years. Barbara lived nearly 97 remarkable years marked by independence, generosity, curiosity, and an enduring connection to the people and places she cherished.
Barbara was the daughter of Maynard and Marvel (Lee) Zeller....
Gary Rodgers
Mar 1, 2026
Gary Michael Rodgers, 75, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026 at home.
Born August 5, 1950, in Centralia, Illinois. Mike grew into a strong-willed and determined man, whose grit and humor defined his life. Mike was a proud Vietnam War veteran, serving his country with courage and dedication.
Mike was known for his quick wit, stubborn streak, and his willingness to...
Shirley Smith
Feb 25, 2026
After an extended illness, Shirley A. Smith passed away peacefully in Chico, California, on February 25, 2026.Shirley was born on April 24, 1933, in Sepulveda, California to Clarence and Alice Smith. She was raised in Waterville, Kansas, in the farming community of Cottage Hill. Growing up in a close-knit rural community shaped the values Shirley carried throughout life-hard work, kindness, fairness,...
Beverly Johnson
Feb 24, 2026
Beverly Rose Johnson, age 86 of Marysville, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Cambridge Place Senior Village in Marysville.
She was born on February 12, 1940, in Truesdale, Iowa, the daughter of William Edward and Birdeen Matilda (Katz) Koch.
On September 4, 1956, in Marysville, she married Gerald “Bud” Johnson and had five children. They later divorced and remained...
Peggy Grater
Feb 24, 2026
Peggy Ilene (Fleming) Grater, age 79 of Leonardville, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.
She was born on October 16, 1946, in Manhattan, the daughter of Thomas George and Chrystal Iva (Nelson) Beninga.
On October 23, 1965, in Manhattan, she married Bob Fleming and they had five daughters. He preceded her in death in 1994. She...
Jerald Arthur Meyer
Feb 21, 2026
Jerald Arthur Meyer, age 80 of Blue Rapids, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on March 23, 1945, in Lexington, Nebraska, the son of William Fredrick and Iva Mae (Firmen) Meyer. He attended schools in Lexington and worked for Monroe Brakes.
He entered the U.S. Navy in 1965 and left for a year and became an...
Sylvia Grabhorn
Feb 18, 2026
Sylvia June Grabhorn, age 88 of Waterville, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on June 29, 1937, on the family farm near Irving, Kansas, the daughter of Edwin and Rosamond (Budenbender) Hula. She attended Antioch Country School and graduated from Irving High School in 1955.
On September 24, 1957, at the St. Monica Catholic Church in...
David Comer
Feb 17, 2026
David Lee Comer, age 71 of Riley, passed away February 17, 2026, at his residence.He was born on September 1, 1954, in Marysville, the son of Marvin and Dora (Shaw) Comer.A graveside service will be held at a later date in the Greenwood Cemetery, south of Blue Rapids.Complete obituary information is pending with the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.
Richard "Bear" VanBebber
Feb 17, 2026
Richard Dale “Bear” VanBebber, age 83 of Phillipsburg, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Phillips County Retirement Center.
He was born on May 23, 1942, in Miami, Oklahoma, the son of Marvin Earl and Ruth Mae (Daugherty) VanBebber.
Bear was a general laborer working in various types of industries. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved cheering on the...
Lisa Hamm
Feb 15, 2026
Lisa Wonell Hamm, age 50 of St. George, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.She was born on July 3, 1975, in Manhattan, the daughter of Christopher Howard and Kathleen Diane (Stewart) Hamm.Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering of family and friends from 1:00 until 5:00 pm Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Wamego...
John Schuchart
Feb 5, 2026
John L. Schuchart, age 93, of Waterville, passed away at Addington Place of Shoal Creek in Kansas City, on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
John was born on a farm south of Waterville on June 21, 1932, to Leroy and Lillie (Musil) Schuchart. He graduated from Waterville High School in 1950. On August 19, 1956, he married Dorothy A. Johnson at St....
Karen Hunter
Feb 2, 2026
Karen L. Hunter, age 67, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Blue Rapids, Kansas.
Karen was born on March 14, 1958, in Munich, Germany, while her father was serving in the U.S. Army. She was the daughter of Clarence J. and Wilma J. (Nemechek) Hogan. She graduated from Concordia High School...
Greg Cheney
Feb 1, 2026
Greg K. Cheney was born on May 1, 1954, in Garden City, Kansas, to Howard Edwin and Lauretta P. Cheney. He passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, at his home of the past four years, Via Christi Village, where he was surrounded by a dedicated care team who provided him with compassionate and exceptional care.
Greg attended elementary school in...
Reece Sanderson
Jan 28, 2026
Reece Wendell Sanderson, age 96, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, in Lee's Summit, Missouri. He was born on July 3, 1929, in Esbon, Kansas.
Reece was known for his steady nature, intelligence, and quick wit. He had a lifelong curiosity about the world, especially history and culture, and in his younger years he enjoyed traveling whenever he could. He...
Wesley Holt
Jan 27, 2026
Wesley Alvin Holt, passed on January 27, 2026, at his home in Grove, Oklahoma, at the age of 77 from an extended battle with cancer. Born on May 28, 1948, in Manhattan, Kansas, he was the son of the late Donald and Ardyce (Yantiss) Holt.
Wes graduated from Blue Valley High School in Randolph in 1966 and continued his education at...
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