Obituaries

Jul 18, 2026

Clayton James Ridder, age 92 of Manhattan, Kansas passed away on Saturday July 18, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.He was born on December 19, 1933, in Paxico, Kansas, the son of August Maurice and Mary Ellen (Straub) Ridder.On July 11, 1957, he married Sherry Ann Siegle at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Flush, Kansas.Clayton grew...

Jul 18, 2026

Harold Eugene Oliver, Jr., 66, of Riley, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, July 18, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family and friends who loved him.

Harold was born December 13, 1959, in Topeka, the son of Gene and Shirley. He grew up in a small house in Maple Hill, Kansas. It was not a big place, but it...

Jul 17, 2026

Dennis Ernest Cooley, age 83 of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at his residence.He was born on July 6, 1943, in McPherson, Kansas, the son of Guy Addison and Maggie Lovina (Yoder) Cooley. He graduated from Gypsum High School.On April 8, 1983, he married Jean Marie (Gagnon) Haines. She survives of the home.A Memorial Mass at...

Jul 5, 2026

Kerry Elaine Woellhof, age 73 of Linn, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Washington County Hospital.

She was born on May 7, 1953, in Clay Center, the daughter and first born to Eyvind Keith and Jayne Lorraine (Bourdon) Woellhof.

She moved with her family to Wisconsin in 1955 and started school at Union Grove, Wisconsin, attending different schools as the...

Jul 5, 2026

Donald Eugene Rottinghaus, age 72 of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at his home.

He was born on June 4, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Richard Lawrence and Mary Ellen (Clary) Rottinghaus.

On July 14, 1993, he married Teri Lyn Harper in Junction City. She survives of the home.

Don served in the U.S. Army and following his service,...

Jul 4, 2026

Carol Ann Pagan, age 71 of Waterville, passed away on July 4, 2026, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.She was born on March 24, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Noverto and Nicholasas Dora (Zavala) Ramirez.Complete obituary and service information will be announced later by the Christie-Anderes Funeral Home in Waterville.

Jun 27, 2026

Vernon C. Clark, age 89 of Leonardville, passed away on June 27, 2026 at the Leonardville Nursing Home. He died in peace knowing that he had accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior and was ready to go to his eternal home in heaven.

He was born on April 11, 1937, in Vermillion, South Dakota, the son of Theodore Clark...

Jun 25, 2026

Harold E. Sutton, age 91, of Blue Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2026, at the Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in Blue Rapids.

Harold was born on March 1, 1935 in Blue Rapids to Ralph E. “Smick” and Delores M. (Curry) Sutton. Harold graduated from Blue Rapids High School in 1955. After high school he joined the US...

Jun 24, 2026

Theresa "Terrie" Rai Haller, age 73 of Rossville, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from cancer at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.

She was born on September 29, 1952, in Manhattan, the daughter of Homer Leroy and Beulah Mae (Jennings) Marker. Terrie attended Keats Grade School and graduated from Riley County High School. She was a hairdresser by trade.

She is survived...

Jun 22, 2026

Jun 19, 2026

Marian Muriel (Jensen) Sando, age 98 of Leonardville, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Leonardville Nursing Home.

She was born on October 17, 1927, in Cleburne, Kansas, the daughter of Ferdie and Georgia (Fronce) Jensen. She was one of fourteen children, seven sons and seven daughters. When Cleburne was razed, due to the building of Tuttle Creek Reservoir,...

Jun 16, 2026

Craig "Ed" Woods of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on June 16, 2026, at the age of 72.Craig was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend whose greatest joy came from spending time with those he loved. He was the proud father of three children: Jaime Kinderknecht and her husband, Tony, of Park, Kansas; Jeremiah Woods and his wife, Victoria, of...

Jun 13, 2026

David Gene Richardson, age 63 of Olsburg, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at his residence.

He was born on April 22, 1963, in Independence, Missouri, the son of James and Hazel (Crawford) Richardson.

David enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. He loved being around his pets and all animals.

He is survived by his partner, Chuck Holladay of Olsburg; two brothers, Gayle...

Jun 13, 2026

Helen Pauline (Sutton) Weller, age 92 of Manhattan, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Leonardville Nursing Home.She was born on August 21, 1933, in Smith Center, the daughter of Elmer E. & Marie I. Sutton. She attended Smith Center Elementary School and graduated from Wamego High School in 1951.Helen worked at Farm Bureau Insurance and then became a...

Jun 7, 2026

Tammy Jean Wohlbrandt Moser, age 59 of Riley, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, peacefully, with her husband by her side.She was born on August 21, 1966, in Grand Junction, Colorado, the daughter of Larry and Neola (Bruce) Wohlbrandt.She graduated from Central High School in 1984, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and held multiple offices in...

Jun 3, 2026

David Lee Summers, age 73 of Salina, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at his residence.

He was born on September 24, 1952, in Salina, the son of Ernest and Ruth (Farmer) Summers.

On January 22, 1973, he married Ruth Anne Gagnon in Salina. She survives of the home.

David worked for Hawk Vending.

In addition to his wife, Ruth Summers, he is survived...

Jun 3, 2026

Linda Sue Tiers, age 82 of Miltonvale, Kansas, passed away June 3, 2026 at Clay County Medical Center following a brief illness.

Linda was born March 7, 1944 in Vallejo, California to Earl and Wilda (Kaiser) Tiers. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Carroll Tiers; sister, Sharon Tiers; and sister-in-law, Carol Tiers.

Survivors include one brother, Carmen Tiers; sister-in-law,...

Jun 1, 2026

Carol Deanne Koppes, age 86 of Manhattan, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. She was born on September 24, 1939, on the family farm between Greenleaf and Barnes, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Klataske) Klozenbucher. She graduated from Barnes High School.

On August 24, 1963, she married Gregory Joseph Koppes in the Sacred...

Jun 1, 2026

Leona Marie Stauffer, loving wife and mother went home to be with God at the age of 91, on Monday, June 1, 2026. She left this world peacefully in her sleep at Stoneybrook Assisted Living in Manhattan.

She was born on August 13, 1934, the daughter of Marvin Lynn and Alberta Ruby (Carlton) Smith. She will be remembered for her strong...

May 29, 2026

Maxine L. Haller age 98, of Abilene, formerly of Blue Rapids, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Village Manor in Abilene.

Maxine was born July 6, 1927 at the family farm 3½ miles SW of Blue Rapids, she was the only child of Harry Thomas and Ruby (Reed) Lamb.

She attended Gamefork Rural School for six years, she graduated from...