Obituaries
Janice F. Schwartz
Aug 7, 2022
Janice F. Pishny Schwartz, age 86, formerly of Blue Rapids, passed away at her home in Lawrence, on Sunday, August 7, 2022.
A celebration of life will be held between 4:00 and 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Arterra Gallery, 2161 Quail Creek Dr, in Lawrence.
A Graveside Inurnment Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday,...
Kenneth Hanson
Aug 6, 2022
Kenneth Leroy Hanson, Sr., age 83 of Randolph, passed away Saturday August 6, 2022, at the Salina Regional Health Center.
He was born on March 25, 1939, in Manhattan, the son of Kenneth and Leona (Jensen) Hanson. He graduated from old Randolph High School in 1957.
On June 1, 1958, in Salem, Missouri, he married Bonnie Jean Burkman. She survives...
Gene Ruthstrom
Aug 5, 2022
Gene Madison Ruthstrom, age 86 of Leonardville, passed away on August 5, 2022, surrounded by his family. Gene, known to many as “Chick”, was born on October 7, 1935, in Leonardville, Kansas. He was the son of Harry and Olive (Arents) Ruthstrom. He grew up on the family farm west of Leonardville, with one sister and three brothers. ...
Cheryl "Sherry" Bruns Schumacher
Aug 3, 2022
Cheryl “Sherry” K. Bruns Schumacher, age 71, of Junction City and formerly of Riley, passed away at St. Francis Medical Center in Topeka.
Sherry was born September 16, 1950, daughter of DeWayne H. Bruns and Ora Jean Shelby Bruns Buffinton. Sherry was born and raised in Manhattan, she attended Manhattan schools. Her ninth grade year she attended Seventh Day...
Tim Springer
Aug 1, 2022
Tim Ellis Springer, age 68 of Manhattan, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022 at his residence.
He was born on June 8, 1954 in Manhattan, the son of Gyle “Bud” Derol and Doris Imogene (Fyfe) Springer.
He married Cynthia Rae Pickett on February 11, 1978 at All Faiths Chapel in Manhattan. She survives of the home.
Tim worked in construction...
Zadie Floberg
Jul 26, 2022
Zadie Mae Floberg, age 96 of Manhattan, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at the Stoneybrook Assisted Living Facility.
She was born on February 19, 1926 in Riley, the daughter of Michael and Mable (Carter) Phalen. She grew up and attended Riley schools.
She married John Q. Huff in 1942. They later divorced.
On November 26, 1965 she married Wayne...
Jerry Hedke
Jul 25, 2022
Jerry Lee Hedke, age 84 of Waterville, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.
He was born on January 1, 1938, to Fred and Selma (Blaske) Hedke at his parent’s home south of Waterville. He attended Cottage Hill Grade School and graduated from Waterville High School in 1956. After graduation he worked for...
Sharon Harding
Jul 23, 2022
Sharon Harding, age 80 of Leonardville, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Advena Living of Clay Center.
She was born on March 7, 1942, the daughter of Oscar Emanuel and Anna Edna (Daniels) Burgman. She graduated from Randolph High School in 1960.
On March 18, 1960 in Marysville, she married Charles R. Harding. He preceded her in death in...
James (Jim) E. Livergood
Jul 19, 2022
James (Jim) Edward Livergood, Chief Master Sergeant United States Air Force (retired), age 71, died on July 19, 2022, outdoors, on the land of the home he had built and loved, in Knob Noster, Missouri.
Jim was born on November 24, 1950 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Arlo and Patricia (Genschorck) Livergood. Jim grew up and spent his formative...
Peggy Anderson
Jul 19, 2022
Peggy M. Anderson, age 85, of Waterville, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at her home.
Peggy was born May 25, 1937, at Delia, Kansas, to Donald E. and Gerotha L. (Seal) Stryker. She graduated from Waterville High School in 1956. On November 23, 1957, she married Dean E. Anderson in Topeka.
Peggy was a member of...
Edward "Doc" Johnson
Jul 17, 2022
Edward Junior “Doc” Johnson, age 90 of Manhattan, went to spend eternity with Jesus on Sunday, July 17, 2022.
He was born on April 23, 1932, the son of Carl Edward and Clara Louise (Rahe) Johnson, east of Leonardville in the farmhouse where he spent his life until moving to Manhattan in 2016.
On August 23, 1964 at the Leonardville...
Ed Copeland
Jul 12, 2022
Edgar Root Copeland, age 86 of Riley, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
Ed or “Root”, as he was known in his childhood days, was born on September 30, 1935, in Waterville, Kansas. Ed was the son of Charles Edgar and Ruth E. (Root) Copeland. He grew up on the family dairy farm with...
Lynn Bohnenblust
Jul 12, 2022
Lynn Arlan Bohnenblust, 58, of Leonardville, Kansas passed away peacefully on July 12, 2022, at the Leonardville Nursing Home, surrounded by his wife, children and granddaughter, ending his 27 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Born on September 6, 1963, to Arlan and Nancy (Foulke) Bohnenblust, Lynn grew up on a farm near Riley with his three siblings. During his youth...
Lu Hollowell
Jul 11, 2022
Lulu Mae Hollowell, age 91 of Manhattan, passed from this earth on Monday, July 11, 2022 at 11:00 in the morning.
She was born on April 26, 1931, the daughter of Maynard Eugene and Marvel Ruth (Lee) Zeller on her father’s birthday. She was born at their first home, situated below the Sedalia Church, the second of seven children.
During...
Lorna M. Craft
Jul 7, 2022
Lorna M. Craft, age 83, of Blue Rapids, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Blue Valley Senior Living in Blue Rapids.
Lorna was born on September, 19, 1938, on her family’s farm near Wheaton. She is the daughter of LeRoy F. and Minnie E. (Holder) Kenworthy. She graduated from Frankfort High School in 1956. On September...
Melvin Carlson
Jul 5, 2022
Melvin Leroy Carlson, age 76 of Randolph, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.
He was born on December 21, 1945 in Westmoreland, the eldest son of Elvin Leroy and Barbara LaVerna (Linder) Carlson.
Melvin spent most of his formative years along Booth Creek, southwest of Olsburg. Farming alongside his father planted the love...
Deanna Barnes
Jun 28, 2022
Deanna June Barnes, age 79 of Olsburg, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.
She was born on June 17, 1943 in Westmoreland, the daughter of J. Dennis and Eva LaVetta (Webster) Holt.
On September 10, 1960, she married Keith Roblyer and they had two sons, Monty and Todd. They later divorced.
She married...
Lorie Woodworth Massey
Jun 26, 2022
Lorie Ann (Woodworth) Massey, age 45 of Manhattan, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2022 at her residence.
She was born on August 17, 1976 in Manhattan, the daughter of Danny Ray and Lorine Kay (Allen) Woodworth. She graduated from Blue Valley Randolph High School in 1994.
On July 12, 2016 she married Allen Massey, Jr. He survives of the home.
...
Lon Silver
Jun 25, 2022
Lon Vincent Silver, 83, of Morganville, KS, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2022, at his residence. His loving wife and three daughters were by his side. He was born on July 11, 1938, in Clay Center, KS, to William Vincent Silver and Sophia Eileen (Malcolm) Silver, the oldest of three children. Lon attended K-State University, where he...
Gregory Free
Jun 20, 2022
Gregory Harmon Free, age 67 of Clay Center, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at his residence.
He was born on April 9, 1955 in Emporia, the son of Jesse William and Alma Marie (Chase) Free. He graduated from Junction City High School in 1973.
In his early working years, he lived in Ark City, working at Cessna Aircraft, Hanes...
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