Obituaries
Carol Shorman
Apr 16, 2026
Carol Mavine (Leidig) Shorman, surrounded by her family, left this earthly life on April 16, 2026, and was greeted by her Savior, who carried her to her heavenly home. She was 86.Carol was born January 19, 1940, in Washington, County, Kansas. She was the third daughter of nine children born to Cecil and Dorothy (Finch) Leidig.She grew up around horses....
David Vinduska
Apr 16, 2026
David Lee Vinduska, age 85 of Waterville, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.
He was born March 30, 1941 in Marion, Kansas, the son of Phillip Antone and Esther Ida (Teetzen) Vinduska.
David graduated from Abilene High School in 1959. After high school, he served in the United States Air Force. He attended trade school to...
Linda Young
Apr 15, 2026
Linda Sue (McColery) Young, 76, of Clay Center, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on April 15, 2026, surrounded by family.Linda was born on August 30, 1949, in Beatrice, Nebraska, to Ernest "Mac" and Margene (Reed) McColery.Linda was united in marriage to Mark Young on October 9, 2010.She is survived by her husband; her children, John Fenin, Alicia (Imad)...
Patricia Davis
Apr 11, 2026
With profound sadness, the family of Patricia Louise Davis, age 86, share that she passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville, KS. She was surrounded by so much love and so many family members at the time of her passing.
Pat was born on November 25, 1939, at a small farm NW of Waterville, KS,...
Gerald "Jerry" McNary
Apr 9, 2026
Gerald Freeman “Jerry” McNary, age 89, of Lawson, Missouri, formerly of Waterville and Blue Rapids, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Lawson Manor in Lawson, Missouri.
Jerry was born June 17, 1936, in Topeka, to John G. and Vera L. (Littlefield) McNary. He graduated from Blue Rapids High School in 1955. He married LaVonne P. Marshall. It was love...
Kevin Hardy
Apr 6, 2026
J. Kevin Hardy, 71, of Riley, KS passed away on April 6, 2026, at The Gardens at Aldersgate Village in Topeka, KS leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and a legacy of never meeting a stranger.
Kevin was born on September 18, 1954, in Kansas City, KS to the Honorable Judge Donald A. Hardy, Retired Capt. US Navy and Margaret...
Kristin Doty
Apr 2, 2026
Kristin Teresa Doty, age 52 of Manhattan, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.
She was born on November 29, 1973, in Norwich, Connecticut, the daughter of Thomas and Barbara (Tunnhoff) Piepenhagen.
Kristin joined the United States Army at age 18, where she served four years as a Combat Medic at Tripler Army Hospital in...
Ashley Hatcher
Mar 29, 2026
Ashley Raquel Hatcher, age 40 of Junction City, died on March 29, 2026.She was born on February 9, 1986, in San Antonio, Texas.Cremation is planned with a graveside service to be held in the Riley Cemetery at a later date.The Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Jerome "Jerry" Livergood
Mar 25, 2026
Jerome "Jerry" Meredith Livergood, age 82 of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at his residence, with family by his side.He was born on July 10, 1943, in Marysville, the son of George Dale and Mae Agnes (Shaffer) Livergood.Jerome married Barbara Weichel on December 28, 1963. This union produced three angels, Michael, Marisa, and Melaine. They divorced in 1991.He...
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...
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