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Ralph Edward Jones
May 3, 2025
With hearts full of love and sorrow, we share that Ralph Edward Jones passed away on May 3, 2025, at Newman Regional Health in Emporia, Kansas, peacefully surrounded by loved ones. After a gradual decline in health over the past year, his body grew weary and in its quiet surrender, he found rest.
Born March 22, 1942, to Duane and Thelma...
Richard Jay Winsky, III
May 2, 2025
Richard J. Winsky, III, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 at his home in Americus.
Richard Jay Winsky, III was born October 16, 1950 in Newton, Kansas, the son of Richard and Delois (Warnke) Winsky, II. He graduated high school from Newton High School.
He was joined in marriage to Nancy Thompson on January 24, 1984, in Emporia. Together, they welcomed five...
Joyce Elaine Beardsley
May 2, 2025
Joyce E. Beardsley, 88, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Presbyterian Manor in Emporia.
Joyce Elaine Watts was born on May 18, 1936, in Emporia, Kansas, to Daniel and Neva (Clementson) Watts.
Joyce earned her bachelor’s degree from Emporia State Teachers College and later pursued a Master’s in Secondary Education at Texas Western. She also attended the University of Georgia.
On...
Reta Ruth Hampton
May 1, 2025
Reta R. Hampton, age 91, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Flinthills Care and Rehab Center in Emporia.
Reta Ruth Ambrose was born on December 15, 1933, to Norman and Nellie Mae (Brizendine) Ambrose. She was the third of seven children.
She joined William B. Hampton Jr. in marriage on August 1, 1952. To this union they were blessed with two...
Daryl Clayton Knight
Apr 30, 2025
Surrounded by loved ones, Daryl C. Knight, 94, passed away peacefully at his home in rural Lebo on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Daryl Clayton Knight, the son of Walter F. “Rip” and Mary Evelyn (Baker) Knight, was born November 1, 1930, at his parents’ home in the rural Key West community near Lebo. Daryl entered the world several weeks prematurely and...
Ruby L. Stewart
Apr 26, 2025
Ruby Lucille Stuck Stewart of El Dorado KS, formerly of Hamilton Ks. was promoted to Heaven April 26, 2025, at Homestead of El Dorado, she was 87.
Ruby was born the daughter of Earl & Alice Gulick Stuck on May 2, 1937, on her parent’s farm near Aline OK. Ruby started her education at Lone Star country school until it closed....
Janet Sue Colstrom
Apr 24, 2025
Janet S. Colstrom, 84, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025, at KU Health System- St. Francis in Topeka.
Janet Sue Graham was born March 27, 1941, near Scranton, Kansas, the second daughter of Edward and Davenna (Harris) Graham. She grew up on a farm in “Possum Hollow”. If you asked where she was from, she would say, “Possum Holler”.
She worked very...
Bobby Gus Randolph
Apr 22, 2025
Bobby Gus Randolph, of Madison, KS, passed away on April 22, 2025, at Newman Regional Health in Emporia, Kansas. He was born on November 1, 1941, in Burnsville, North Carolina, the youngest son of Wilkie and Ada Randolph. He spent his childhood in Burnsville, attending school and graduating from Cane River High School. Bobby dedicated his life to his family...
Diane Dee Harrison
Apr 19, 2025
Diane Ziegler Harrison, a loving mom, grandma, sister, aunt, cousin and friend was reunited with husband Mark on April 19, 2025 after passing away suddenly, but peacefully at her home.
Diane was born on October 21, 1952 to Arthur Deloss Ziegler and Vivian Lucille (Shunk) Ziegler and spent her life in Madison.
Survivors include her only child, Jason (Marcie) Harrison, grandchildren Kortnie...
Jill Chaffain Brozek
Apr 19, 2025
Jill Chaffain Brozek, a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, Mimi, and friend, passed away on April 19, 2025, at her home surrounded by her most treasured gift, family.
Jill was born on March 21, 1971, the daughter of Earnie Chaffain and Peggy Ervin Chaffain where she grew up in Hartford, Kansas.
Surviving family members include her husband, Mike Brozek of the...
Shirley Viola Truelove
Apr 16, 2025
Shirley Viola Schotte Truelove, 88, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at home in Munford, Tennessee.
She was born October 22, 1936, in Aliceville, Kansas, the daughter of Rudolf August and Esther Ann Roscher Schotte. Shirley attended Burlington High School and graduated in 1954.
She married Dale Allen Truelove on February 20, 1955, in Burlington, Kansas. Shirley and Dale spent the early...
David Jason Pfaff
Apr 13, 2025
David Jason Pfaff, 96, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Newman Regional Health in Emporia.
He was born May 9, 1928, in LeRoy, Kansas, the son of William M. and Katherine L. Lucey Pfaff.
David attended high school at Old Strawn and graduated with the Class of 1946. He soon enlisted in the United States Navy. David earned an honorable discharge...
Kathleen Rae Whalen
Apr 12, 2025
Kathleen R. Whalen, 78, passed away, Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Midland Hospice Care in Topeka.
Kathleen Rae Bergquist was born November 13, 1946, in Osage City, the daughter of Carl Swen and Aline Louise (Vialle) Bergquist. She graduated from Osage City High School in 1964 and attended Clark Business School.
She was joined in marriage to Michael James Whalen on April...
Randall Kirk Clarke
Apr 11, 2025
Randall Kirk Clarke, 72, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at his home near Yates Center.
He was born August 21, 1952 in Chanute Kansas, the son of Glenn W. and Vona Mott Clarke.
Hard work was a way of life for Randall. He has spent his entire life working on and around the family ranch southeast of Yates Center. He spent...
Glenda Jean Eubank
Apr 9, 2025
Glenda Jean Eubank, 79, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at her home in Hartford, Kansas.
She was born on June 9, 1945 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of John L. and Dorothy Mae Kneisly Haas. Glenda spent the early years of her life with her family living southeast of Gridley.
Glenda attended Yates Center High School where she graduated with the...
Shirley Jo Stair
Mar 30, 2025
Shirley Jo (VanSickle) Stair, 68, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at her home in Osage City.
Shirley Jo VanSickle was born December 2, 1956, in Emporia, the daughter of Max D. and Emily W. (Zabel) VanSickle. She graduated from Osage City High School.
She was a para educator in Osage City and Emporia.
She was joined in marriage to Donald Frank Stair...
Lois Elizabeth Park
Mar 29, 2025
Lois E. Park, 89, of Osage City, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook, Kansas.
Lois Elizabeth Edwards was born July 4, 1935, in Junction City, Kansas, the daughter of Karl D. and Helen (Norman) Edwards. She was a graduate of Liberty Memorial High School in Lawrence and was the valedictorian of the class of 1953....
Victoria "Vickie" M. Aulani Vaughn
Mar 27, 2025
Victoria Mae “Vickie” Aulani Vaughn, age 81, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
Vickie was born May 19, 1943, in Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii, the daughter of Manuel Victor and Sarah Ellen (Paresa) Souza. She graduated high school at Castle High School class of 1961 in Kaneohe, Hawaii.
She was joined in marriage to Michael Czajkowski they...
Wayne Franklin Callen
Mar 19, 2025
Wayne Franklin Callen, 78, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Wayne, the son of Franklin and Esther (Brothers) Callen, was born August 27,1946 in Emporia, Kansas. He spent his entire life in Madison and was very proud of his hometown.
Wayne graduated from Madison High School in 1965. Following his graduation, he joined the United States Navy where...
Rowean Artia Nelson
Mar 18, 2025
Rowean Artia (Womochil) Nelson, 95, of Emporia, died Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Flint Hills Care and Rehab Center in Emporia.
Rowean was born April 21, 1929, in Abilene, Kansas, the daughter of Roy and Vivian (Sleichter) Womochil. She graduated from Abilene High School, attended Kansas State Teachers College, and taught first grade for several years in Admire and Talmage.
Rowean married...
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