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Darrell E. Spain

Darrell E. Spain

Dec 25, 2020

Darrell Spain, age 56, Waterville, Kansas, died December 25, 2020, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville, Kansas.

Darrell E. Spain was born March 23, 1964, at Albia, Iowa, the son of Lyle E. Spain and Marilyn L. DeYoung-Spain. The family moved from Albia to Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Marysville, Kansas, and then in 1975 to Waterville, Kansas.  As a youth, he was...

Lois Lippert Eggerman

Lois Lippert Eggerman

Dec 24, 2020

Lois Elaine Lippert Eggerman, age 89 of Clay Center, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at her residence.

She was born on October 8, 1931 in Morganville, the daughter of Orbie and Hazel (Hagenbuch) Pierson.

On May 14, 1950, she was married to Roy Lippert. He preceded her in death on December 31, 1985. They had two sons,...

Marjorie  Grater

Marjorie Grater

Dec 21, 2020

Marjorie Jean Grater, age 98 of Leonardville, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Leonardville Nursing Home.

She was born on October 16, 1922 at her parent’s home in Winkler, the daughter of August and Laura (Hedren) Blaske.

On September 26, 1941, she was married to Ernest F. Grater. He preceded her in death on September 30,...

Warren  Sylvester

Warren Sylvester

Dec 15, 2020

H. Warren Sylvester, age 88 of Leonardville, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.

He was born on December 28, 1931 in Riley, the son of Herman George and Minnie (Nitsche) Sylvester.

He graduated from Riley Rural High School.

On October 6, 1954, he married Zola Earlene Lloyd at her parents...

Sherrie  Bulk

Sherrie Bulk

Dec 11, 2020

Sherrie Bulk, age 77 of Clay Center, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Clay County Medical Center.

She was born on March 23, 1943 in Clifton, the daughter of Lauren Andrew and Laura Joyce (Greenwood) Rundle.

On July 12, 1959 in Bala, she was married to Bobby Carl Bulk. He survives of the home. S

herrie...

Ned A. Leinweber

Ned A. Leinweber

Dec 9, 2020

Ned A. Leinweber, age 75, of Blue Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Ned was born on July 24, 1945, in Marysville. He was the only child of Ned and Leah V. (Thomas) Leinweber. 

He graduated from Blue Rapids High School in 1964. Shortly after high school he joined the US...

Elaine J.  "Sam" Berger

Elaine J. "Sam" Berger

Dec 8, 2020

Elaine J. “Sam” Berger, age 72, of Barnes, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Brian Medical Center East, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Elaine was born on October 14, 1948, at old Randolph, to Harold A. and Leona M. (Norman) Blaske. 

She graduated from Linn High School in 1966. 

She married Delvin L. “Del” Berger on December 30, 1972. 

She...

Harlan E. Turk

Harlan E. Turk

Dec 3, 2020

Harlan E. Turk. With his family by his side, the Lord called him home to be with Him on Thursday, December 3, 2020. He was 77 years old.

Harlan was born October 25, 1943 to Ollie and Margaret (Greiveldinger) Turk at their home near Washington, Kansas. 

He attended St. John’s Grade School in Hanover and graduated from Hanover High School...

Myrtle E. Dettmer

Myrtle E. Dettmer

Nov 30, 2020

Myrtle E. Dettmer, age 99, of Waterville, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020, at Community Memorial Health Care in Marysville.

Myrtle was born on April 25, 1921, on the family farm near Bodaville, south of Barnes, to Levi “Lee” and Sophia E. (Boda) Gnagy.

She attended Banner Country School and graduated from Barnes High School in 1939. 

On...

Norma  Hargrave

Norma Hargrave

Nov 28, 2020

Norma May Hargrave, age 90 of Randolph, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the Blue Valley Senior Living Center in Blue Rapids.

She was born on March 7, 1930 in Manhattan, the daughter of Vernon and Florence (Rice) Pate.

In her early years, she was a member of the United Presbyterian Church on Carnahan Creek and a...

Norma  Haller

Norma Haller

Nov 27, 2020

Norma Jean Haller, age 95 of Manhattan and formerly of Leonardville, died Friday, November 27, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas City.

She was born on June 23, 1925 in Oak Hill, Kansas to Leon and Clara Malcolm.

She attended Clay Center Grade School and graduated from Morganville High School.

On April...

Diane Winkenwader

Diane Winkenwader

Nov 26, 2020

Diane Marie (Dettmer) Winkenwader, age 74, of Blue Rapids, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 26, 2020.

Diane was born in Manhattan, Kansas at St. Mary’s Hospital on August 4, 1946 to Everett Dettmer and Cleo (Johnson) Dettmer. 

She and her older brother, Dr. Dennis (Denny) Dettmer spent the early part of their childhood in Randolph, Kansas. As a...

William G. Gugenhan, III

William G. Gugenhan, III

Nov 25, 2020

William G. Gugenhan, III, age 81, of Randolph, passed away at Blue Valley Senior Living in Blue Rapids on November 25, 2020.

Bill was born July 13, 1939, at Randolph, to Edward W. and Lorna M. (Coltharp) Gugenhan. 

He attended Winkler Country School through the 6th grade, then at Randolph for 7th and 8th grade. His family moved to Marysville where...

Shirley  Higgins

Shirley Higgins

Nov 25, 2020

Shirley Jolene Higgins, age 87 of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.

She was born on August 9, 1933 in Leonardville, the daughter of Paul and Myrtle (Simnitt) Specht.

She was married to W. Duane Higgins on August 26, 1951 at the Riley United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on...

Margie  Prichard

Margie Prichard

Nov 24, 2020

Margie Bell Prichard, age 87 of Riley, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.

She was born on November 5, 1933 in Crockett, Texas, the daughter of Thomas Hadden and Irene (Parsons) Buller.

On October 17, 1970 in Austin, Texas, she married Hal Prichard. He preceded her in death on April...

Larry J. Springer

Larry J. Springer

Nov 20, 2020

Larry J. Springer, age 82, of Waterville, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, at Cambridge Place in Marysville.

Larry was born on February 27, 1938, in Waterville, to Gerald W. and Ruth M. (Anderson) Springer. 

He graduated from Waterville High School in 1956. Shortly after high school he joined the US Army where he served from 1956 until...

Katie J. Pierson

Katie J. Pierson

Nov 20, 2020

Katie J. ”Coot” Pierson, age 34, of Manhattan, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, after a short illness.

Katie was born November 11, 1986, at Marysville to John R. and Rhonda R. (Swearingen) Pierson.

She graduated from Valley Heights High School in 2005 and from Crum’s Beauty College in 2006. She worked as...

Patricia M. Wallace

Patricia M. Wallace

Nov 16, 2020

Patricia M. Wallace, age 76, of Blue Rapids, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, at Blue Valley Senior Living in Blue Rapids.

Pat was born October 17, 1944, at Atchison, to Arthur D. and Ethel M. (Hiles) Clark. 

Her family moved to Portland, Oregon when she was a teenager where she lived most of her life. She graduated from...

Pamela  Willms-Geisler

Pamela Willms-Geisler

Nov 16, 2020

Pamela A. Willms-Geisler, age 60 of Alma, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.

She was born on September 1, 1960 in Wichita, the daughter of Arnold John and Marilyn Nadine (Frank) Willms.

On September 5, 1998, she married Thomas Charles Geisler. He survives of the home.

Pam was caregiver to so many...

Nancy  Haldeman

Nancy Haldeman

Nov 12, 2020

Nancy Rae Haldeman, age 68 of Manhattan, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House.

She was born on July 23, 1952 in Westmoreland, the daughter of Howard and Ena Mae (Maskil) Strifler and graduated from Westmoreland High School.

On April 17, 1971 she married Craig Haldeman. He survives of the home.

Nancy...

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