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Doug  Fasse

Doug Fasse

Nov 10, 2021

Dale Douglas Fasse, age 56 of Riley, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on February 21, 1965 in Manhattan, Kansas. Son of Clyde Arthur (CA) and Helen Marie (Trixie) (Clampitt) Fasse, they preceded him in death.

Doug worked for the City of Riley in the maintenance department for over 30 years and...

Ed "Woody" Woodyard

Ed "Woody" Woodyard

Nov 10, 2021

Edward Lee Woodyard, age 82 of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his residence.  

He was born on August 4, 1939 in Home City, the son of Linley Burton and Agnes Mae (Roush) Woodyard. 

He graduated from Manhattan High School and then served in the U.S. Navy as a radioman on the USS Midway aircraft...

Elma  Pfaff

Elma Pfaff

Nov 8, 2021

Elma Ann Pfaff, age 88 of Leonardville, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.

She was born on November 21, 1932 in Manhattan, the daughter of Carl Milton and Mabel A. (Berggren) Johnson.

On November 14, 1953 at Walsburg Lutheran Church, she married Lyle Wayne Pfaff. He preceded her in death in...

Joan  Budden

Joan Budden

Nov 6, 2021

Joan Elsie (Walno) Budden, age 92, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021.

She was born in 1928 to Emma Frances Willard (Parrack) and Ira Frank Walno near Wakefield, Kansas.

She had two older sisters, Betty and Jean, and was two years almost to the day older than her brother Wylie. Joan had significant challenges in her first few...

Melvin  Griggs

Melvin Griggs

Nov 2, 2021

Melvin Ray Griggs, age 81 of Clay Center, left this earthly life on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, being cared for at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House and surrounded by his loving family.

Mel was the second son that came into this life on September 22, 1940, to Merle and Minerva (Armbruster) Griggs.

He lived out his...

Rita  Henry

Rita Henry

Oct 30, 2021

Rita Faye Henry, age 84 of Randolph, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at her residence.

She was born at her family home in Leonardville on January 28, 1937, the daughter of Lewis and Vera (Young) Faulkender.

On June 26, 1955 in Topeka, she married Larry Lee Henry. He survives of the home.

 Early in her working years,...

Gary  Beck

Gary Beck

Oct 29, 2021

Gary William Beck, age 91, formerly of Clay Center, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 in the Journey House at Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Gary was born at his grandmother’s home in Seneca on September 8, 1930, the son of William Elmer and Gladys Marie (Cross) Beck. 

He was raised on his parent’s farm...

Anna Marie Long

Anna Marie Long

Oct 22, 2021

Marie Long, age 58, of Waterville, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Community Memorial Health Care in Marysville.

Viewing is from noon to 8:00 pm, Thursday, with visitation between 6:00 and 8:00 pm, at Terry-Christie Funeral Home in Waterville.

Graveside services are planned for 2:00 pm, Friday, November 5, 2021, at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, at Kimeo,...

Barbara  Leith

Barbara Leith

Oct 22, 2021

Barbara Jane Leith, age 87 of Manhattan, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at her home.

She was born on July 11, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Complete obituary and service information will be announced later by the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Vivian A. Norris

Vivian A. Norris

Oct 18, 2021

Vivian A. Norris, age 95, of Blue Rapids, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Blue Valley Senior Living.

Vivian was born on December 30, 1925, near Waterville, to Victor Q. and Hilder E. (Lindquist) Nelson. 

She graduated from Waterville High School in 1943. 

She was married to Luin D. Norris on April 21, 1946 at St. Mark Lutheran...

Nola  Bullimore

Nola Bullimore

Oct 16, 2021

Nola Loree Bullimore, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the afternoon of October 16, 2021 at the Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, Kansas.

Nola was born at the family home on April 29, 1939, in Hollenberg, Kansas to Joseph William and Hazel Elizabeth (Taylor) Jedlicka. She was the youngest of...

Justine  Flohr

Justine Flohr

Oct 15, 2021

Justine Kaye Flohr, age 62 of Riley, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.

She was born on November 10, 1958 in Clay Center, the daughter of H. Warren and Zola Earlene (Lloyd) Sylvester.

On November 26, 1976, she married Dale Edward Flohr. He preceded her in death on September 21, 2011....

Raymond  Anderson

Raymond Anderson

Oct 13, 2021

Raymond L. Anderson, age 91 of Olsburg, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in the Honstead House at Meadowlark Hills.

He was born on May 26, 1930 in Manhattan, the son of Will and Esther (Nordgren) Anderson.

On December 19, 1950, he married Maxine Murk. She preceded him in death on April 30, 2015.

Raymond was a...

Ryan  Hawkes

Ryan Hawkes

Oct 1, 2021

Ryan Michael Hawkes, age 34 of Manhattan, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on January 20, 1987 in Neodesha, the son of Gary Maurice and Nancy Jo (Mueller) Hawkes.

He graduated from Salina South High School in 2005 and was confirmed into Christ the King Lutheran Church in 2001.

On June...

Kevin  Dettmer

Kevin Dettmer

Sep 30, 2021

Kevin Leroy Dettmer, age 50 of Randolph, died Thursday, September 30, 2021 as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born on October 30, 1970 in Manhattan, the son of Elmer Leroy and Beverly Ann (Dimon) Dettmer.

On August 7, 2004, he married Kyra LeAnn Solt. She survives of the home.

Kevin worked...

Gail A. Johnson

Gail A. Johnson

Sep 29, 2021

Gail A. Johnson, age 80 of Waterville, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Blue Valley Senior Living in Blue Rapids.

Gail was born on February 2, 1941, at Green, to John “Irving” and Gerna M. (Siebold) Johnson. 

He graduated from Riley County High School in 1960. 

He married Vicki L Nelson in 1963, they later divorced. 

He owned...

William A. Wilcox

William A. Wilcox

Sep 25, 2021

William A. “Bill” Wilcox, 63, of Blue Rapids passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Bryan West LGH in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Bill was born December 14, 1957, in Blue Rapids. He is the son of Robert G. Wilcox and Garnet S. (Singleton) Wilcox-Davis.

He grew up in Waterville and attended Valley Heights Jr. Sr. High School.

He worked at...

Linda Holliman

Linda Holliman

Sep 25, 2021

Linda L. Holliman, age 72, of Waterville, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.

Linda was born May 7, 1949, in Marysville, she is the daughter of Roy W. and Virginia M. (Christensen) Woborny. 

She grew up in the Waterville area and graduated with the first class of Valley Heights High School in...

Donald  Shorman

Donald Shorman

Sep 25, 2021

Donald Elvin Shorman, age 94, of Harrison, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 25, 2021.

The son of William F. and Lauretta V. (Sumners) Shorman, he was born at home on July 25, 1927, in Manhattan, Kansas.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lauretta Shorman, sister, Betty Shorman, brother, Bill Shorman.

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Marita  Hagenmaier

Marita Hagenmaier

Sep 22, 2021

Marita Anne Hagenmaier, age 69 of Randolph, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.

She was born on November 4, 1951 in Marysville, the daughter of William Joseph and Gertrude Anna (Wenzl) Cain and graduated from Marysville High School.

On September 4, 1976 in Beattie, she married Frank Carl Hagenmaier. He survives of the home.

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