Obituaries
Margaret Ann Ratliff
May 24, 2022
Margaret Ann Brockelman Ratliff, 92, passed away on Tuesday May, 24, 2022 at Diversicare in Council Grove. She was born in rural Morris county on March 8, 1930 to Floyd Brockelman and Madge Cline Brockelman. She attended rural Morris county schools and later Council Grove High School, graduating in 1948.
She was married to Marvin G. "Mick" Ratliff on...
Paul Charles Koepke
May 21, 2022
Paul Charles Koepke, born in Chicago, May 1st, 1952, and formerly of Lansing, Illinois, was taken into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday evening, May 21, after a valiant 7 year battle with cancer and other serious illnesses. Paul and his wife Jan, recently moved to Council Grove, KS, where Paul felt the great peace...
Freddie Glen Worrell
May 18, 2022
Freddie Glen Worrell, Sr of White City passed away on May 18, 2022, at the home of his daughter in Council Grove. Freddie was born on January 4, 1938, in the family home in White City to Fred M. Worrell and Lois M. DeSpain Worrell.
Freddie grew up in the White City area attending White City Schools up until the...
James Peters McKenzie
May 18, 2022
James P. McKenzie, 88, of Parkerville, Kansas passed away on May 18, 2022, at Diversicare of Council Grove.
James, also known as “Jimmy Pete” or just “Pete”, was born October 28, 1933, in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas to Tom and Inez Fisher. Two days later, on October 30, 1933, James was adopted by James R. and Maude McKenzie of Parkerville, KS.
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Ralph Williams Snider
May 11, 2022
Ralph Williams Snider, 88, of Council Grove, KS passed away on Wednesday, May 11th, 2022 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. He was born in Council Grove, KS on August 30th, 1933 to Elmer Henry and Elizabeth May Snider. Ralph attended school in Council Grove where he graduated in 1951. He was a member of the high school band and...
Donald Eugene Hamilton
Apr 30, 2022
Donald E. Hamilton, 91, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022.
He was born in Kansas City, Kansas on July 27, 1930, to Glenn W. Hamilton and Estelle (Hoggatt) Hamilton, who preceded him in death.
Don married Helen (Morgan) Hamilton on February 7, 1953, who preceded him in death in 2016.
Don proudly served...
Carrol R. Joy
Apr 25, 2022
Carrol Ross Joy, 101, Alta Vista, KS took Jesus' hand at his daughter's home (Cathy), on April 25, 2022. He was twenty-one days shy of being 102. He was born on the family farm as the youngest child of Ross and Bertha (Hesser) Joy on May 16, 1920, in Alta Vista. He attended Pleasant Ridge School and in 1938 he...
Richard Joe Burnett
Apr 24, 2022
Richard Joe Burnett (MSG, USA, Retired)
Richard Joe Burnett of Alta Vista, Kansas, passed away on April 24, 2022 in Herington, Kansas, at the age of 87. He was born on January 9, 1935, in Farmers Branch, Texas, to Jerry and Mary Ella (Johnson) Burnett.
He married Norma Houser from Alta Vista on October 31, 1955. He was a soldier....
Jimmy Kurt McLain
Apr 23, 2022
Jimmy K. McLain, age 66, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away April 23, 2022, at his family home after his short courageous battle with cancer.
Jimmy was born October 3, 1955, in Manhattan, KS, to John and June McLain. He married Christine Reynolds and they had three children. Jimmy retired from ExxonMobil after 40 years of dedication.
He was preceded...
Lloyd Gene Gallaway
Apr 11, 2022
Lloyd (Pete) Gallaway passed on April 11, 2022, at his home. He was born July 31, 1952, in Junction City, Kansas to Kenneth and Dorothy (Thomas) Gallaway.
He is survived by his daughter Melissa, brother Ron and many aunts, uncles and nephews.
Per Pete’s request, he will be cremated, and no services held.
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Harold Dean Hermstein
Apr 11, 2022
Harold Dean Hermstein, 69, died on April 11, 2022, on the homestead in Council Grove, Kansas.
Harold was born September 1, 1952, to August and Dorothy June Hermstein. He grew up on a farm just outside of Council Grove where he was later joined by 2 brothers, Guy and Marion Hermstein. Harold later moved to Hesston, Kansas where he...
Ralph Gene Braun
Apr 7, 2022
Ralph Gene Braun, born June 8, 1934 to Theodore and Bertina Braun of Council Grove, Kansas, joined his wife Dorothy of 62 years and son David Paul in Heaven on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the age of 87. Ralph's life was characterized by his passion for God, ministry and teaching the Bible. He was known and dearly loved by his...
Marilyn Annette Ziegenhirt
Mar 23, 2022
Marilyn Annette (Roberts) Ziegenhirt, 83 of Emporia, Ks went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2022, in the home of her daughter’s house while surrounded by family.
Marilyn was born on January 4, 1939, in Council Grove hospital to Homer and Mary (Hooper) Roberts of Alta Vista. Marilyn grew up on a farm South of Alta Vista...
Norma Faye Burnett
Mar 5, 2022
Norma Faye Burnett, of Alta Vista, passed away on March 5, 2022, in Council Grove, Kansas at the age of 83. She was born September 3, 1938, near Germany Church outside of Alta Vista, to Merlin and Hilda Houser. Norma was raised near Alta Vista, until her marriage to Richard Burnett on October 31, 1955.
Richard and Norma traveled extensively as an Army...
Teresa Disberger
Feb 20, 2022
Teresa Anne Disberger, of St. George, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 20, 2022, in Manhattan. She was born in Herington, KS, on April 17, 1964, to Dale Disberger and Irma Meyer.
Teresa lived most of her live in the Council Grove area except for the last year. She attended schools in Council Grove, graduating with...
Charles Roy Bowen
Feb 16, 2022
Charles Roy Bowen, 89, of Council Grove, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Diversicare of Council Grove surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 12, 1932, in Flandreau, South Dakota, the son of Roy and Geraldine (Millard) Bowen.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 19th, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic...
Jessie Juanita Roberts
Feb 13, 2022
Jessie Juanita Roberts, 78, Council Grove, Ks., passed away February 13, 2022, at the Diversicare nursing home in Council Grove. She was born on the family farm on June 26, 1943, to Jesse L. & Marjorie H. Platz Bettles of Delavan, Ks. Juanita was the second of three children, and attended school in Delavan & Wilsey, Ks.
Juanita married Kenneth...
William Lee Pickett
Feb 11, 2022
William Lee Pickett, 86 of Council Grove, KS passed away on February 11, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.
Bill was born in Council Grove on July 21, 1935, to Harry and Ethel (Hudson) Pickett. Bill spent his early years growing up in Wilsey, KS where he completed 3rd grade in a one room schoolhouse north of town. The family moved to...
Cyd Garrett
Feb 1, 2022
Flossie Cyd Maria Garrett, 68, of Council Grove, passed away February 1, 2022, at her residence.
She was born in Council Grove, the daughter of Charles L. and Mary Lou (Wilson) Garrett, on December 31, 1953.
In Cyd’s early years she worked at the local IGA and Bakers Grocery Store. When she became disabled, she took care of her nephew...
Virgil Fred Ziegler
Jan 31, 2022
Virgil Fred Ziegler, 90, passed away January 31, 2022, surrounded by family at the Bramlage House in Manhattan, Kansas. Alta Vista lost one of their last good old guys that day. Virgil was born July 5, 1931, to John and Alice (Strom) Ziegler in the same house he lived his entire life. He graduated from Alta Vista High School in 1949....
