OBITUARIES
Mary A. Keller
Jul 12, 2024
Mary A. Keller, 94, formerly of Osage City, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Bethany Home in Lindsborg, Kansas.
Mary A. Nowlin was born November 4, 1929, in Harveyville, Kansas, the daughter of Alvia W. and Helen M. (Bartram) Nowlin. She graduated Osage City High School in 1947.
Mary was joined in marriage to John G. Keller on June 24,...
Ann Hernandez
Jul 2, 2024
Obituary for Ann Hernandez:
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ann Hernandez, who left this world on July 2, 2024. Ann was born on January 25, 1954, and she lived a life filled with love, dedication, and cherished moments with her beloved family.
Ann was a dedicated professional who found fulfillment in her work. She began her...
Charles A. Chenoweth
Jun 30, 2024
Charles A. Chenoweth, known to many as "Chuck," passed away on June 30, 2024 in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on January 14, 1959, in Harveyville, Kansas.
Chuck had a successful career as a brick mason, leaving a lasting impact throughout the area before his recent retirement due to health reasons. He was truly passionate about the outdoors, finding joy in...
Marvin Lee Andrews
Jun 20, 2024
In loving memory of Marvin Lee Andrews, a cherished soul who graced this world with his presence on March 18, 1981, and departed on June 20, 2024. Lee Andrews, as he was affectionately known, was born and raised in the serene embrace of Salina, where he cultivated a profound love for community sports and the camaraderie they brought.
During his formative...
Michael M. Aikman
Jun 16, 2024
Michael M. Aikman, 3, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 in Andover, Kansas.
Michael was born July 7, 2020 in Wichita, the son of James Charles Aikman, Jr. and Winnie Njeri.
He is survived by his parents; four sisters, Cynthia Aikman of Wichita, Katherine Aikman of Hartford, Jamie Davis of Michigan and Samantha Watts of Madison; a brother, Charlie Aikman of Severy.
Funeral...
Dorothy Ruth Krueger
Jun 15, 2024
Dorothy R. Krueger, 77, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Newman Regional Health in Emporia.
Dorothy Ruth Krueger was born July 23, 1946 in Emporia, the daughter of Harry P. and Blanche L. (Riggs) Krueger. She graduated from Lebo High School in 1964. She attended Clarks Business School in Topeka.
She worked for Citizens Bank and Bank of America for over...
Gloria F. Haberkorn
Jun 13, 2024
Gloria Haberkorn, 95, formerly of Overland Park KS, passed away June 13th, 2024 in Emporia, surrounded by family. Her strong will and determination enabled her to overcome many health obstacles with remarkable resilience during the past five years.
Gloria grew up in Buffalo NY with her parents, Frank and Pauline Hojnowski and younger sisters Florence and Barbara. Gloria earned her bachelor’s...
Vickie Joyce Schopper
Jun 7, 2024
Vickie Joyce Schopper (Burns). Of Emporia, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at Newman Regional Health In Emporia.
She was born on February 16, 1954 in Yakima, Washington the daughter of Herman and Joyce Burns. Vickie attended school in Humansville, Missouri. After high school, Vickie went on to become a nurses aid. She loved caring for people who needed her love...
Nancy A Quandt
Jun 7, 2024
Nancy (Anderson) Quandt passed away Friday, June 7, 2024.
Nancy Anderson was born September 13, 1946. She was adopted by Robert and Betty Anderson in 1954 and lived with her 2 brothers and 1 sister in Ottawa, Kansas. Nancy married young, to Jan Jefferis, also of Ottawa in 1964 and welcomed a daughter, who they named Tracy, the following year. After...
Rosalie L. Garrison
Jun 6, 2024
Rosalie was born on a farm west of Hamilton, Kansas on August 24, 1931. She was the oldest of six children born to her parents, Jay and Millie Hollis. At the age of six months, she moved with her family to a farm in Gove County, KS. The family later returned to Greenwood County when that farm was devastated by...
Diana Kay Freerksen
May 27, 2024
Diana K. Freerksen, 69, passed away, Monday, May 27, 2024 at Newman Regional Health in Emporia.
Diana Kay was born October 9, 1954 in Topeka, the daughter of Howard Fred and Barbara Jean (Bronson) Freerksen. She graduated from Lebo High School in 1972.
She was a very active member of the Lebo Baptist Church.
Diana had worked in computer programming before she started...
Valee Lynn Brown
May 26, 2024
Valee Lynn Brown, 60, passed away Sunday May 26, 2024 at her home in Osage City, surrounded by her family.
She was born October 6, 1963 in Emporia, Kansas the daughter of Theodore and Una Prost Bronson. Valee grew up in Osage City and graduated from Osage City High School with the Class of 1982. Following high school, Valee attended cosmetology...
Albert M. Lewis, Sr.
May 24, 2024
Albert Lewis, Sr., 78, of Osage City, KS passed away May 24, 2024 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. Albert was a life-long resident of Topeka, KS until moving to Osage Nursing Center in Osage City, KS.
Albert was born on August 4, 1945, in Enid, Oklahoma. He grew up attending school in Topeka, Kansas and East Topeka High School. Growing up,...
Cynthia R. Schierling
May 21, 2024
Cynthia R. “Cindy” Schierling (81), of Lebo, Kansas, died at home on May 21, 2024. She was born in Kingman, Kansas, in 1943, to Frederick Henry Tolar and Alma Louise Schoeneman. Cindy’s father, Fred, was killed in the European theater in WWII. She had no siblings. Cindy and her mother and stepfather, Jerrell Q. Russell, lived in Abilene, Kansas; Rankin,...
Connie Lynn Ayala
May 20, 2024
Connie Lynn Ayala, 50, passed away last Monday evening, May 20th, 2024 at her home in Emporia.
She was born February 28, 1974 in Moundridge, Kansas the daughter of Warren Dean and Sharon Lee Roth Stucky. Connie attended Hutchinson High School and graduated with the Class of 1993.
Connie was joined in marriage to Margarito Ayala on January 25, 1995 in Emporia,...
Harold Leon Luthi
May 15, 2024
Harold Leon Luthi, 92, a life-long resident of Madison, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 15, 2024, after battling cancer.
Harold was born on October 24th, 1931, to Dan and Ida (Imthurn) Luthi. He attended school at the No. 8 schoolhouse and Madison High School, graduating in 1949. He attended one semester of college at Kansas State...
Diana Kay Berry
May 13, 2024
Diana Kay Berry, 75, of Osage City, went to be with her Lord on May 13, 2024.
Diana was born January 9, 1949, at Harveyville, Kansas, the daughter of Chester and Flora Berry. She graduated from Harveyville High School. Diana completed her associate degree at Christ for the Nation Bible College in Dallas, Texas and became a minister.
The Lord placed up...
Paul Dean Parks
May 13, 2024
Paul Dean Parks, 82, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 at his son’s home in Kansas City, Missouri.
He was born December 17, 1941 near Admire, Kansas the son of George and Ellen Holmes Parks. Paul attended Northern Heights High School where he graduate with the Class of 1960. He briefly worked at Diddie Glaser in Emporia following graduation.
Paul was forever...
Leo Gale Babler
May 11, 2024
Leo G. Babler, 93, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Osage Nursing Center in Osage City, Kansas. He had been in declining health for the last 5 years after suffering a stroke at home.
Leo Gale Babler was born on August 27, 1930, in Stephenson County, Illinois, the son of William J. and Azora D. (Garnes) Babler. He was the...
Marguerite Atchison
May 10, 2024
Marguerite (Schnoor) Atchison, 93, long-time resident of Osage City, KS, passed away on May 10, 2024, at Downs Care & Rehab where she had been a resident for a short time. She moved to Beloit, KS in January 2020 to be closer to her daughter Vanessa, just before the COVID pandemic.
Marguerite was born October 15, 1930, in Burden, KS. The...
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