OBITUARIES

Bertha Eileen Radabaugh

Bertha Eileen Radabaugh

Apr 5, 2017

BERTHA E. RADABAUGH ESKRIDGE- Bertha E. Radabaugh, 70, of Eskridge, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Midland Hospice Care in Topeka. Bertha Eileen Dozier was born April 24, 1946 in Neodesha, Kansas, the daughter of Cecil Bernard and Wilma Edna (Grayson) Dozier. She was the ninth child of thirteen children. She attended school to the...

R. "Steven" White

R. "Steven" White

Mar 27, 2017

R. Steven White (Steve White) of Osage City, KS passed away in his sleep on March 27, 2017. Steve was born on January 15, 1950 to Howard M. and Marcia M. White in Ulysses, KS. After attending Washburn University, he made his home in Osage City, founding businesses including Osage Realty. In addition to his real estate business Steve was...

James Gregory Beeson

James Gregory Beeson

Mar 26, 2017

James "Gregory" Beeson, 55, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017. He was born September 13, 1961 in Windsor, Missouri the son of James Leroy and Billie Jean Simmers Beeson. Gregory attended Kansas City North High School. He previously lived for ten years in Osage City. During his time in Osage City he worked at Home Oil and later at Haskins...

Karen Jean Fiebiger

Karen Jean Fiebiger

Mar 24, 2017

KAREN J. FIEBIGER OSAGE CITY- Karen J. Fiebiger, 76, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Vintage Park of Osage City in Osage City, Kansas. Karen Jean Oleson was born August 2, 1940 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of Mervin Lester and Hazel LaVonne (Hilton) Oleson. She graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High in 1958. She was joined...

Kimberly Kay Carter

Kimberly Kay Carter

Mar 21, 2017

Kimberly Kay Carter, 50 passed away Tuesday March 21, 2017 at Stormont-Vail Health in Topeka. She was born December 20, 1966 in Smithville, Missouri the daughter of Leroy and Velma West Knutter. Kim attended Lawson High School in Lawson, Missouri and graduated with the Class of 1985. She began working at Shoney's in 1983 and worked her way up into...

Richard Dean Allison

Richard Dean Allison

Mar 14, 2017

Richard Dean Allison, 70, of Osage City, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Midland Hospice in Topeka. Dick grew up in Topeka and the surrounding area, graduating from Shawnee Heights High School in 1964. He served in the U.S. Marine Reserves Infantry Company as Gunnery Sergeant from 1966 to 1980. Dick received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting...

Beverly Sue Carlton Duncan

Beverly Sue Carlton Duncan

Mar 13, 2017

Beverly Sue Carlton Duncan, 80, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 at Flint Hills Care Center in Emporia. She was born April 23, 1936 in Kiowa County, Oklahoma the daughter of L.L. and Viola Carpenter Stallard. She graduated from Shawnee Oklahoma High School in 1954. She moved to Lebo in August of 1955. Beverly married Lyle Carlton, Jr. in March...

Robert E. Tucker

Robert E. Tucker

Mar 6, 2017

Robert Tucker, 89, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at his home in Hartford. He was born May 27, 1927 in Pottsville, Arkansas the son of Clarence and Effie Williams Tucker. Bob graduated from Pottsville High School in 1945. He went on to attend Arkansas Technical College. Bob left Arkansas to take a job at Decorseys in Wichita. He later...

Jean Rita Bloom

Jean Rita Bloom

Feb 25, 2017

JEAN RITA BLOOM OSAGE CITY- Jean Rita Bloom, 90, of Osage City, died Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Vintage Park Assisted Living in Osage City. Jean Rita Kiser was born January 6, 1927 in Hoisington, the daughter of Riner C. and Ebba L. (Nelson) Kiser.  She graduated from Hoisington High School and attended Bethany College. She married Orville E. Bloom...

Calvin "Fred" Rosetta

Calvin "Fred" Rosetta

Feb 22, 2017

Calvin "Fred" Rosetta , 75, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Fred was born November 5, 1941 north of Osage City on the Rosetta Farm. He was the son of Victor F. Sr. and May Kinney Rosetta. He attended Osage City High School and graduated with the Class of 1960. He was...

Elaine (Peggy) Christesen

Elaine (Peggy) Christesen

Feb 22, 2017

In Memory of Elaine (Peggy) Lindsay Christesen October 25, 1931 – February 22, 2017 Elaine Lindsay Christesen of Springfield, VA passed away peacefully in the presence of family at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, VA. Elaine was born in Lyndon, Kansas, the youngest of William Frank Lindsay and Edith (Jones) Lindsay. Elaine graduated from Lyndon High School. On January 7, 1951,...

Julie Lynn Madrigal

Julie Lynn Madrigal

Feb 21, 2017

Julie Lynn (Wassom) Madrigal Julie Lynn Madrigal passed from life on February 21st 2017 at her home in Emporia, KS. She is survived by her children, Steven (Alexa) Mason of Malvern, AR, LaDonna Stogner of Little Rock, AR and three grandchildren. Other survivors include one brother, Daniel W. Wassom, Elmdale, KS, Tammy D Robison of Lincoln City, OR, Larriat S...

Elaine "Peggy" Lindsay  Christesen

Elaine "Peggy" Lindsay Christesen

Feb 21, 2017

Elaine Lindsay Christesen of Springfield, VA passed away peacefully in the presence of family at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, VA. Elaine was born in Lyndon, Kansas, the youngest of William Frank Lindsay and Edith (Jones) Lindsay. Elaine graduated from Lyndon High School. On January 7, 1951, Elaine was joined in marriage to Eldon H. Christesen in Lyndon, Kansas. Elaine and...

Ida Mae Weltha

Ida Mae Weltha

Feb 17, 2017

Ida Mae Carlson Weltha passed away after a long battle from the effects of dementia. She was with her family and staff at her home, Hillside Village Skilled Care Facility in DeSoto, Kansas. Ida was born in Osage City, Kansas, on March 3, 1931. She met Floyd Weltha of Reading and was married on March 8, 1949 in Emporia, Kansas....

June Melissa Carson Dieker

June Melissa Carson Dieker

Feb 12, 2017

June Melissa "Carson" Dieker, 57, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at her home in Emporia. She was born on October 3, 1959 in Emporia, the daughter of Ralph and Clara Louise "Joles" Carson. June was the youngest of eight children. June attended Hartford High School and graduated with the Class of 1977. She would go on and attended Emporia...

Max L. Hallgren

Max L. Hallgren

Feb 9, 2017

MAX L. HALLGREN Osage City- Max L. Hallgren, 81, of Osage City, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 at his home. Max was born December 11, 1935 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Lloyd L. and Ruth Alta (Bell) Hallgren. He served in United States Army. He had worked as a rural mail carrier until his retirement. He loved woodworking,...

Forrest Cleveland Cheever

Forrest Cleveland Cheever

Feb 6, 2017

Forrest Cleveland Cheever, 94 of Madison, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at Holiday Resort. He was born November 17, 1922 in rural Eureka the son of Rolla Cleveland and Orrel Izada Kelly Cheever. During his early childhood he lived in Wichita and Colorado Springs, Colorado. When he was eight years old he came to Greenwood County, Kansas to make...

William "Tom" Taylor

William "Tom" Taylor

Jan 24, 2017

William "Tom" Taylor, 74, of Miller, KS, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at his home. William Thomas Taylor was born on August 6, 1942 in rural Riley County, Kansas, the son of George Franklin and Alice Opal (Griffee) Taylor. He joined the United States Navy and served 24 years. He was in charge of the deck on many...

Marjorie Lou Winzeler

Marjorie Lou Winzeler

Jan 19, 2017

Marjorie Lou Winzeler, 99, of Madison passed away Thursday January 19, 2017 at Emporia Place Senior Living. She was born October 30, 1917 in Madison, Kansas the daughter of Frank S. and Lula Belle McGilvray Heidrick. Marjorie attended Madison High school and graduated with the Class of 1935. She would later attended Beautician School in Emporia, graduating in 1941. She...

Timothy Joseph Musil

Timothy Joseph Musil

Jan 11, 2017

TIMOTHY J. MUSIL TOPEKA- Timothy J. Musil, 38, of Topeka, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Stormont Vail Hospital due to injuries from a car accident. Timothy Joseph Musil was born on October 19, 1978 in Topeka, the son of Douglas Musil and Colleen Weddle. Tim graduated from Mission Valley High School in 1997 and graduated from University of Kansas...