Obituaries

Ina Ellis

Ina Ellis

Nov 1, 2023

Ina Ellis, age 91, of Manhattan, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. She was born in Fairview Missouri to Carl and Violet Mae (Hutchings) Sanders. In 1949 she graduated from the Apostolic Faith Bible School in Baxter Springs, Kansas, and on May 7, 1950 she married her high school sweet heart, Joe Ellis,...

Sharon Springer

Sharon Springer

Oct 30, 2023

Sharon Kay (Toburen) Springer, age 82, of Westmoreland, passed away peacefully Monday, October 30, 2023, in Westmoreland, KS.

She was born on September 5, 1941, at Saint Mary Hospital in Manhattan to Hazel (Weber) and Kenneth Toburen of Cleburne, KS. Raised in the Swede Creek community on a small farm, Sharon was the eldest of three children, followed by brothers...

Douglas Brown

Douglas Brown

Oct 29, 2023

Douglas Loren “Doug” Brown, age 66 of Manhattan, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Via Christi Village.

He was born on February 13, 1957, the son of Vernon Loren and Lina Belle (Owen) Brown.  He graduated from Manhattan High School.  Following high school, he played football for Coffeyville Community College and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Kansas State University.

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Donald Tommer

Donald Tommer

Oct 27, 2023

Donald F. Tommer, age 81, of Waterville, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.

 

Don was born November 27, 1941, in rural Waterville to Francis V. and Amy I (Fisher) Tommer.  He graduated from Waterville High School in 1959, then joined the US Navy.  He married Dixie L. Thornton in 1971.

 

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Eldon Davis

Eldon Davis

Oct 26, 2023

Eldon E. Davis, age 91, of Blue Rapids, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in Blue Rapids.

 

Eldon was born on June 2, 1932, in Marysville, to Eldon and Margaret (Butler) Davis.  He graduated from Marysville High School in 1950.  He served in the US Navy during Korea.  He married Beulah...

Earl Dornberger

Earl Dornberger

Oct 19, 2023

Earl Ray Dornberger, age 86 of Riley, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.

He was born on August 5, 1937 in Industry, the son of Harry Walter and Adda Mae (Jury) Dornberger.

He married Carol Marie Edwards on June 6, 1981.  She survives of the home.

Earl served in the United States Air Force in...

Ivan "Butch" Berger

Ivan "Butch" Berger

Oct 15, 2023

Ivan R. “Butch” Berger, age 65, of Waterville, passed away at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

 

Ivan was born October 2, 1958, in Marysville, to Orville F. and Kathryn M. (Klocke) Berger.  He graduated from Hanover High School in 1976.  He began a career in farming that lasted his entire...

Bill Doughty

Bill Doughty

Oct 13, 2023

William "Bill" Doughty, age 63 of Olsburg, passed away October 13, 2023 at Heritage Gardens in Oskaloosa, Kansas.

He was born on December 21, 1959 in Grand Prairie, Texas, the son of Roy and Agnes (Gronau) Doughty.

He is survived by one brother, Steve Doughty and wife Susan of Manhattan; three nieces and several grand nieces and nephews.

He was...

Arlen Richter

Arlen Richter

Oct 12, 2023

Arlen Milton Richter, age 79 of Barnes, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023 at his daughter’s residence in Kansas City, Missouri.

He was born on April 18, 1944, in Waterville, the son of Milton William and Hulda Elizabeth (Steenbock) Richter.

On December 22, 1962, he married Dixie Marie Gross in Marysville.  She preceded him in death in 2019.

Arlen was...

Deona Brenner

Deona Brenner

Oct 2, 2023

Deona Fay Brenner, age 88 of Randolph, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at the Leonardville Nursing Home.

She was born on November 10, 1934, at her family farm outside of Randolph, the daughter of Rudyard and Ella Marie (Johnson) Peterson.  She attended Crooked Creek School, Randolph Grade School and graduated from Randolph High School.

She was married on November...

Sarah Simmons

Sarah Simmons

Sep 26, 2023

Sarah Elizabeth Simmons, age 90 of Hemet, California, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the Hemet Global Medical Center in Hemet, California.

She was born on September 24, 1933, in Riley, Kansas, the daughter of Lorenz and Miram (Lewis) Pfeffer.  She graduated from Riley Rural High School.

Complete obituary and service information are pending with the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

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Floyd Munson

Floyd Munson

Sep 26, 2023

Floyd Frank Munson, age 87 of Olsburg, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Ascension Via Christ St. Francis in Wichita.

He was born on March 17, 1936, in Olsburg, the son of Frank and Ida (Anderson) Munson.

He married Geneva Nelson on September 5, 1954, and they had two children, Tracy and Julie.  She preceded him in death in...

Wanda Goff

Wanda Goff

Sep 25, 2023

Wanda Lea (Hollowell) Goff passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at her home in Keats, Kansas at the age of 95.

Wanda was one of ten children born to William and Ada Hollowell.  She and her twin brother, Wayne, were born June 12, 1928, in Barnes, Kansas.  Over time the family moved to MayDay, Riley, and Keats.  Shortly after her...

Francis Vering

Francis Vering

Sep 21, 2023

Francis A. Vering, age 90, of Marysville, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

Francis was born on August 9, 1933, in Marysville.  He is the son of Antone A. and Mary A. (Wassenberg) Vering.  He graduated from Marysville High School in 1950, and then served in the Kansas Army National Guard while farming.  Francis married Constance “Connie” Claeys on...

Douglas Kruse

Douglas Kruse

Sep 15, 2023

Douglas Dale Kruse (70 years old) entered into eternal rest at the conclusion of his favorite song on September 15th, 2023. He was at home, while surrounded by his family & loving comfort.

He was born December 3, 1952, to Jurgen & Florence (Rodick) Kruse. He was baptized & confirmed at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Barnes, KS. In 1970, he...

Chuck Bragunier

Chuck Bragunier

Sep 14, 2023

Charles S. “Chuck” Bragunier, age 88, of Waterville, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Community Memorial Health Care in Marysville.

Chuck was born September 11, 1935, in Los Angeles, California to Earl Winfield and Mildred (Scott) Bragunier.  He joined the US Navy while in high school and was stationed in Panama during the Korean War.  After the Navy he...

Norman Dummermuth

Norman Dummermuth

Sep 8, 2023

 

Norman N. Dummermuth, age 84, of Manhattan, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.

 

Norman was born February 13, 1939, in Waterville, to John R. and Elizabeth A. (Wallace) Dummermuth.  He graduated from Waterville High School in 1957 where he played on the 1955 and 1956 undefeated Yellowjacket football team. ...

Ralph Hagenmaier

Ralph Hagenmaier

Sep 5, 2023

Ralph William Hagenmaier, age 78 of Randolph, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Via Christi Village in Manhattan.

He was born on November 10, 1944 in Manhattan, the son of Oswin William and Emma Marie (Holtman) Hagenmaier.  He graduated from Blue Valley High School.

Ralph enjoyed his life as a farmer and cattleman.  He was a member of the...

Teresa Burton Kuckelman

Teresa Burton Kuckelman

Sep 4, 2023

Teresa Burton Kuckelman, 95, Frankfort, made her trip on Sept. 4, 2023. Teresa was born March 27, 1928, to Francis and Teresa Marksman.

Teresa was born on a farm southeast of Frankfort and attended country school. She and her brothers and sisters walked to school every day, which was about three miles. This may have been where she developed her...

Jim Olson

Jim Olson

Aug 31, 2023

James “Jim” Kenneth Olson, age 74 of Leonardville, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

He was born on July 23, 1949 in Clay Center, the son of Kenneth Hayden and Elda Jean (Malmstrom) Olson.

On August 12, 1978, he married Evadne Chalmers Hilliard at the Leonardville United Methodist Church.

Jim was a computer...