Obituaries
Norman Danielsen
Jun 25, 2025
Norman H. Danielsen, age 93, of Randolph, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his home south of Barnes.
Norm was born June 15, 1932, in Kansas City, to Holger and Myrtle F. (Treas) Danielsen. The family moved to the Waterville area a few years later. Norm graduated from Waterville High School in 1950, then from Kansas University in 1962....
Ellen Shaw
Jun 21, 2025
Florence Ellen Shaw, age 93 of Leonardville, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House.
She was born on June 30, 1931, in Oakland, Nebraska, the daughter of George and Florence Ellen (Miller) Dolhanyk. She graduated from Oakland High School in 1949.
On March 7, 1954, she married Richard Leroy Shaw. He preceded her in death in 2020.
Ellen...
Gary "Lucky" Francis
Jun 19, 2025
Gary Gene "Lucky" Francis, age 76 of Leonardville, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on September 3, 1948, in Ottawa, the son of Bruce L. and Ellvene M. (Edgren) Francis. He graduated from Blue Valley High School and served in the U.S. Army following high school.
Lucky worked for the City of Clay Center, City of...
Ben Nyberg
Jun 16, 2025
Benjamin M. Nyberg, age 91 of Manhattan, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.
He was born on July 19, 1933, in Salina, the son of Oscar Eugene and Hazel Frances (Olson) Nyberg.
He married Mary Lyndal Bales on June 7, 1958, in Wichita. Ben was a Professor Emeritus of English at Kansas State University.
He is...
David Woerman, Sr.
Jun 14, 2025
David L. Woerman, Sr., age 49, of Blue Rapids, passed away at his home, on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
David was born April 14, 1976, in Marysville, to Dennis L. and Judy M. (Alexander) Woerman.
Survivors include his parents, his seven children: Sean Woerman, of Washington, Dallas Woerman of Phillipsburg, Victoria Woerman of Centralia, Vernon Woerman of Barnes, David Woerman, Jr. of...
Wilma Nester
Jun 12, 2025
Wilma Jean Nester, age 91, of Blue Rapids, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in Blue Rapids.
Wilma was born in Waterville, on July 11, 1933, to William C. and Grace E. (Long) Griffis. Her family moved to their farm near Irving when she was a child. While in grade school she met...
Dustin Webber
Jun 8, 2025
Dustin John Webber, age 49 of Riley, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025.
He was born on March 30, 1976, in Manhattan, the son of Virgil “John” and Linda (Simnitt) Webber. He graduated from Riley County High School in 1994.
He married Jennifer Ann Smith on August 23, 1997, at the Sedalia Community Church.
Dustin was the quintessential athlete—an All-State Quarterback, an All-State...
Myron Lund
Jun 8, 2025
Myron Allan Lund, age 93 of Leonardville, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Leonardville Nursing Home.
He was born on April 12, 1932, on the family farm, north of Leonardville, the son of Elmer David and Ellen Marie (Johnson) Lund.
On May 16, 1954, he married Alice Mae Richter at the Zion Fancy Creek Church Parsonage and enjoyed 63 years of marriage...
Betty Hartner
Jun 1, 2025
Betty Lou Hartner, age 94 of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at The Healthcare Resort of Topeka.
She was born on October 4, 1930, in Clay Center, the daughter of Alfred Clarence and Allie (Appleton) Lang. She graduated from Green Rural High School in 1948. She spent much of her life in Topeka, where she embraced the...
Bob Altwegg
Jun 1, 2025
H. Robert "Bob" Altwegg, age 85 of Oak Hill, passed away Sunday, June, 1 2025.
He was born on December 17, 1939, in Junction City, the son of Herman Robert and Gladys Viona (Hanson) Altwegg.
H. Robert (Bob) attended the first 4 years of elementary school at Windsor near Upland and then completed grade school and high school at Dickinson County Community...
Janet Fencil
May 27, 2025
Janet Lee Fencil (Craft), age 62, passed away peacefully at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, following a brief illness.
She was born June 25, 1962, in Marysville, Kansas, the daughter of Harold and Lorna (Kenworthy) Craft. Janet grew up and spent much of her adult life in Blue Rapids, Kansas, and resided the last several...
Sammy Brown
May 22, 2025
Sammy Lee Brown, age 85 of Riley, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.
He was born on November 20, 1939, in Aline, Oklahoma, the son of Leo and Wanita (Arthur) Brown. He married Grace Brandenburg on June 21, 1964, at the Riley Methodist Church.
Sammy worked various jobs throughout his career, including helping build...
Gloria Hart
May 14, 2025
Gloria Ann Hart, age 96 of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Homestead Assisted Living in Manhattan.
She was born on June 11, 1928, in McPherson, the daughter of Harry and Esther (Hawkinson) Pattengill.
She married Verne Wagoner Hart on December 10, 1947, in Salina. They were married nearly 70 years. He preceded her in death in 2017.
Gloria was a...
Pamela Fields
May 11, 2025
Pamela Ann (Bills) Fields, 76 years of age, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on May 11. 2025, at home in Wakefield, Kansas. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering wisdom and love. She was born on May 31, 1948 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Ludie and...
Jerry Pultz
May 9, 2025
Jerry K. Pultz, age 85 of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Stoneybrook Health and Rehab in Manhattan.
Born on December 1, 1939, in Manhattan, Jerry was the beloved son of Willard Zee and Opal Esther (Springer) Pultz. A proud graduate of Manhattan High School, Class of 1957, Jerry remained a lifelong resident...
Roger Nauerth
Apr 27, 2025
Roger Lynn Nauerth, age 78, of Manhattan, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.
Roger was born on March 4, 1947, in Manhattan, the son of Wesley Carl and Marian Evelyn (Nelson) Nauerth. He was raised on the family farm southwest of Keats and graduated from Riley County High School in 1965. He played all...
Richard Christenson
Apr 20, 2025
Richard Christenson, age 84, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the Cedar Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bandera, Texas.
He was born on February 18, 1941, in Clay Center, the son of Oscar and Edith (Lawson) Christenson.
Graveside services are pending at the Leonardville City Cemetery. Complete obituary and service information will be announced later by the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.
Morris Merrill
Apr 19, 2025
Morris O. Merrill, age 84, of Waterville, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.
Morris was born November 3, 1940, to Paul E. and Grace (Powell) Merrill. He graduated from Waterville High School in 1959. He married Marilyn “Jean” James on August 19, 1962, at Oak Hill, Kansas. After high school he joined the...
Barbara Beals
Apr 17, 2025
Barbara Jean Beals, age 88 of Jewell, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Hilltop Lodge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Beloit.
She was born on October 25, 1936, in Riley, the daughter of Lonnie and Frances (Martin) Leonard.
Barbara was mostly a mother and homemaker, but did work for Wonder Woman Cleaning Service in Manhattan for several years. She loved flowers,...
Gary Hanna
Apr 15, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gary John Hanna, who departed this life on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the age of 77, at the University of Kansas Cancer Center in Kansas City, Kansas.
Born on July 1, 1947, in Manhattan, Kansas, to John Bonar and Evelyn Ruth (Yarrow) Hanna, Gary’s life was a testament to...