Obituaries
Lynda Williams
Oct 11, 2026
Lynda Kay Williams, age 69 of Olsburg, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.She was born on November 13, 1956, in Clarksville, Tennessee, the daughter of Louis and Eleanor (Vick) Lynch.On June 8, 1975, in Olsburg, she married Keith Williams.She is survived by her husband, Keith Williams of Olsburg; three sons,...
Ramona "Pep" Zeller
Oct 9, 2026
Ramona "Pep" Zeller, 91, passed away on October 9, 2026. Born on October 25, 1934, to the late Philip and Nina Schwab, Pep's life was marked by her devotion to family and faith.
She is lovingly remembered by her children, Virginia (Don) White, Becky Siders, and Philip (Agnes) Zeller; her cherished grandchildren, Shawn Tiffany, Shane (Morgan) Tiffany, Brandon (Kelly) White, Brendon...
Sandy Johnson
Oct 8, 2026
Sandra Kay Johnson, age 69 of Green, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family.
She was born on August 28, 1957, in Topeka, the daughter of Phillip Sherman and Delphia Jane (Klocke) Cook and graduated from Blue Valley High School.
On September 20, 1975, at the Fancy Creek Zion Church, she married Stanley Harold Johnson. To this...
Steven J. Pralle
Oct 5, 2026
Steven James Pralle, age 67 of Randolph, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.
He was born on February 6, 1959, in Hanover, Kansas, the son of Raymond Carl and Adelia Marie (Stolte) Pralle. He attended Trinity Lutheran School in rural Washington county and proudly graduated with the Hanover High School Class of...
Frank Hamilton
Sep 30, 2026
Frank Wayne Hamilton, 78, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Frank was born on October 25, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Charles and Anna (Lotz) Hamilton. He was their only child. Frank graduated from Riley County High School in 1965 and went on to serve in the U.S. Army National Guard. In his...
Sandra Hanby
Sep 28, 2026
Sandra Kae Hanby, age 76 of Waterville, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.She was born on September 9, 1950, in Mankato, Minnesota, the daughter of Raymond and Martha (Marken) Tarjeson. Raised in rural Minnesota, she learned about keeping a home, farming, and automobiles.At age 21, she picked up Frank Hanby in Southern California, hitchhiking on...
Eric Poulin
Sep 22, 2026
Eric Joseph Poulin, age 51 of Riley, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.He was born on December 24, 1974, in Manhattan, arriving as a Christmas surprise to his parents, Lou and Velma Poulin.Growing up, Eric was always in action - building ramps for his BMX bike and skateboard, climbing cliffs for fossils, exploring Wildcat Creek or Pillsbury Crossing, and playing...
William Kerr
Sep 19, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William Kerr, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. While our hearts are broken by his loss, we are grateful for the memories, laughter, stories, and moments that we were blessed to share with him.
William was a man who found happiness in the simple things in life. He loved...
Joseph Ebert
Sep 19, 2026
Joseph C. Ebert, age 75, of Clay Center, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.
He was born November 24, 1950, the son of Kenneth Charles and Dorothy Louise (Weixelman) Ebert.
Joe graduated from Westmoreland High School with the class of 1968, the school’s first graduating class. He liked to joke that he held every football...
Connie Anstaett
Sep 17, 2026
Constance "Connie" May Anstaett, age 81 of Manhattan, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Via Christi Village in Manhattan.
She was born on March 22, 1945, in Ashland, Kansas, the daughter of Cornelius "Neil" Pellman and Ruth Ann (Brown) Dukelow. She graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education.
She married Fred Roger Anstaett on August 23 of...
Harlan Johnson
Sep 10, 2026
Harlan Duane Johnson age 96, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca.He was born May 7, 1930, at the Mrs. R.S. McGhie Hospital in Frankfort, Kansas, the son of Virgil W. and Theodora (Vandorn) Johnson. A lifelong resident of the Frankfort area, Harlan proudly called it home throughout his life.He attended...
Charlee Smith
Sep 6, 2026
Charlee Jane Smith, an 85-year-old resident of Manhattan, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Born on July 20, 1941, in Waterville, Kansas, Charlee was the youngest of four children born to Charles and Ruth (Roote) Copeland. She spent her formative years on the family dairy farm in Waterville, run by her parents, siblings, aunts, and a grandmother. Charlee was an...
Kathy Weaver
Sep 4, 2026
Kathy Louise Weaver, age 80 of Riley, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.She was born on July 6, 1946, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Wilbur and Edith Purvis.On June 2, 1967, she married Roger Weaver and they had a daughter, Jennifer. They later divorced.Kathy worked for the Department of Children and...
Jonna McKeivier
Sep 3, 2026
Jonna Lynne McKeivier, age 58 of Clay Center, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026 at her residence.She was born October 28, 1967, the daughter of Grant Lee and Chloe Delilah (Harloff) Schiller.Jonna was a wonderful mother and nana - the heart of her home. As a devoted stay-at-home mom, she dedicated her life to caring for her family and creating a...
Norman Rippe
Sep 3, 2026
Norman Dale Rippe, age 63 of Washington, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026.
He was born on August 2, 1963, in Washington, the son of Dale Edward and Lillian Kay (Lehman) Rippe.
On May 9, 1997, he married Dawn Beswick and they had two children, Garrett and Jill. They later divorced.
Norm graduated from Beloit Vo-Tech as an auto mechanic and went to...
Ruth LaChance
Aug 30, 2026
Ruth Ella LaChance of Wamego, and formerly of Lake Villa, Illinois, passed peacefully from this earthly life into the arms of our loving Lord on August 30, 2026, at Good Shepherd Hospice Hospice in Manhattan.She was born on May 1, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Herman and Elsa (Hartig) Barthel. She was the fourth of five daughters.On June 2,...
John Wendell Eggerman
Aug 28, 2026
John Wendell Eggerman, age 98, passed away on August 28, 2026, at Clay Center Medical Center. He was born in Clay Center, KS, the son of John Frederick Eggerman and Emma (Larson) Eggerman.
On May 1, 1949, he married Helen J. Morton of Green. She preceded him in death in 1994. They had three children: Ronda (Eggerman) Nelson, Jeffrey Eggerman, and...
Les Laffery
Aug 27, 2026
Les G. Laffery, age 77 of Clay Center, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026 at the Clay County Medical Center.
He was born June 4, 1949 in Clay Center, the son of LeRoy and Inez Hope (Ellis) Laffery. He grew up in Clay Center and attended Clay Center schools.
Throughout his career, Les took on various roles to support himself and his...
Lavona Harding
Aug 26, 2026
Lavona Charlotte (Cline) Harding was born at Fay, Oklahoma, to Leslie Harold Cline and Arvilla Lorene (Baker) Cline, and passed away at the age of 88.Lavona grew up on the farm and graduated from Oakwood High School. After graduating, she attended Draughon's School of Business. Lavona was very musically talented; she enjoyed square dance, and she was self-taught to play...
Stephen Sinn
Aug 24, 2026
Stephen Corey Sinn, age 71 of Riley, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, after a long battle with cancer, with his family by his side.He was born on September 7, 1954, the son of Bill and Laverne (Hosler) Sinn.On April 9, 2004, he married the love of his life, Dawn Rightmeier. She survives of the home.He graduated from Riley County...
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