Obituaries

Sep 11, 2025

Steven LeRoy Glanzer, age 74 of Randolph, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025.

He was born on July 24, 1951, in Clay Center, the son of Earl LeRoy and Ada Pearl (Yungeberg) Glanzer.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home in Riley.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,...

Sep 11, 2025

Rodney Hamilton Green, age 80 of Olsburg, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.

He was born on March 19, 1945, in Topeka, the son of Reid Warren and Ruth Mildred (Jameson) Green. He was raised in Topeka and moved to the Olsburg area in 2002.

In 1964, he married Connie Ermey in Topeka.  She preceded him...

Sep 11, 2025

Charles L. “Charlie” Hagedorn, age 87 of Barnes, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Linn Community Nursing Home.

He was born on October 30, 1937, on the family farm south of Barnes, the son of Walter and Martha (Rodick) Hagedorn.

Charlie attended Maplewood County School, just half a mile from his home until the 8th Grade and then graduated...

Sep 9, 2025

Winifred Mathilda Thoren Elmborg, 96, of Blue Rapids, Kansas, died Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in Blue Rapids, Kansas.

Winifred Mathilda Thoren Elmborg was born on April 29, 1929 in Malmo, Nebraska, a daughter of Arnold Sr. and Clara Holtorf Thoren. Winifred married John R. Elmborg on September 24, 1971 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Winifred graduated from...

Sep 8, 2025

Jill (Peterson) Hull, age 84, of Waterville, passed away September 8, 2025 in Olathe, Kansas where she had been residing at the Crestone since October 2024.

Jill was born August 11, 1941 in Junction City, Kansas to Roland Luther & Twila Marie (White) Peterson. She was the 30th birthday present her dad couldn’t return.

Jill married her high school sweetheart Lloyd Dale...

Sep 8, 2025

Alice Faye Wesche, age 81 of Manhattan, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan.

She was born on November 6, 1943, in Clay Center, the daughter of Frederick William and Ruth Alice (Wohler) Rothlisberger. She was baptized and confirmed at St Peter’s Lutheran Church in Barnes, Kansas. Alice graduated from Barnes High...

Sep 1, 2025

LaVerne Marie Benteman, age 93 of Barnes, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at Cambridge Place Assisted Living in Marysville.

She was born on July 29, 1932, in Parallel, the daughter of Vernon and Sara (Evans) Sump.

LaVerne lived a life full of creativity and community involvement. She was a proud graduate of Randolph High School and dedicated her life to her...

Aug 27, 2025

Jim Lee Eggerman, age 65 of Green, died August 27, 2025. He was born on July 19, 1960, in Clay Center, the son of John Wendell and Helen Joann (Morton) Eggerman.

Jim graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences and Industry and was a third-generation member of the Gamma Chi chapter of Kappa Sigma...

Aug 22, 2025

Jimmie Laverne Christensen, age 83 of Leonardville, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born on October 19, 1941, in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, the son of Arthur S. and Frances K. (Clark) Christensen.

On August 30, 1959, at Bridal Cave in Camdenton, Missouri, he married Joyce Marie Loper. She preceded him in death in 2015.

Jimmie...

Aug 19, 2025

Michael John Hannan passed away peacefully at his home in Monroe City, Missouri, on August 19, 2025.

Michael was born on June 12, 1961, and raised in Riley, Kansas, before moving to Clay Center, where he spent most of his life. He later settled in Missouri with his true love and wife, Gail (Poerlker) Hannan.

He attended Riley County Grade School and...

Aug 17, 2025

Elizabeth Ann “Beth” Warders, age 86 of Waterville, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Blue Rapids.

She was born on May 24, 1939, in Marietta, the daughter of Frank A. and Hulda Eileen “Jerry” (Cottrell) Sedlacek.

On February 14, 1958, in LaRochelle, France, she married Gary Lee Warders and they had two children, Julie Ann...

Aug 5, 2025

Konrad Elmer Bergsten, age 73, of Blue Rapids, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Blue Valley Nursing Home.

Konrad was born on November 26, 1951, the son of Selon and Ruby (Ruthstrom) Bergsten.

He graduated from Valley Heights High School in the class of 1969. He served eight years in the Kansas Army National Guard. In 1984, he married Nancy Gronquist....

Aug 4, 2025

Sandra Kay Erickson, age 70 of St. Mary's, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 24, 1955, in Searcy, Arkansas, the daughter of Dual Ray and Helen Bernice (Thacker) Covington.

On August 15, 1995, Sandy married Ray Leonard Erickson. They would have celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary next week. She cherished...

Aug 3, 2025

Travis James Vathauer, age 45 of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.

He was born on November 18, 1979, in Hanover, the son of Jim and Arlyss (Anderson) Vathauer. Travis was baptized and confirmed at St. Peters Lutheran Church south of Barnes. He graduated from Clay Center Community High School, received his bachelor’s degree...

Aug 2, 2025

Lavona Belle Spunaugle, age 100 of Blue Rapids, Kansas passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Blue Rapids.

She was born January 23, 1925 in Cleburne, Kansas, the daughter of Victor Ruben and Mary Rose (Novak) Johnson.

Lavona graduated from Randolph High School in the class of 1943. On December 29, 1943, she married Adrian Parl...

Aug 1, 2025

Linda Diana (Bertsch) Hawk, 79, of Olathe, KS, passed away in her sleep on August 1, 2025.

She was born on December 8, 1945, to Donald M. and Bonnie B. (Clark) Bertsch in Clay Center, KS.

One of her favorite childhood memories was going to grandma and grandpas for Sunday dinner, whether it was paternal grandparents, Herman and Bessie Bertsch or maternal...

Jul 29, 2025

Mary Joseph, age 76 of Blue Rapids, Kansas passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Community Memorial Healthcare.

Mary was born on April 26, 1949, the daughter of Ralph Burton and Teresa (Burton) Kuckelman.

She married Phillip Joseph on October 4, 1969, in Seneca, Kansas. He survives.

Mary spent over 40 years cooking at the Frankfort Community Care Home and Blue Rapids Nursing...

Jul 27, 2025

Ernesto Nevarez, age 89 of Barnes, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka.

He was born on March 4, 1936, in Durango, Mexico, the son of Jose and Delfina (Fragoso) Nevarez.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, August 8, 2025, in the Maplewood Cemetery, west of Barnes. The Christie-Anderes Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Jul 20, 2025

Jul 20, 2025

Ashlee “Asher Phoenix” May, aged 26, found eternal peace on July 20, 2025 near Barnes, KS. Born in Emporia, Kansas on August 12, 1998, Asher is survived by mother and father; Suzette (Adam) Yungeberg and Jon May; sister Kaylie May; Grandmother Ruby May; and her two, beloved service dogs, Piper and Shiloh. Preceding Asher in death are grandparents Delvin and...