Obituaries
Laurel G. Zimmerman
Oct 14, 2022
Laurel Gale Zimmerman, of Alta Vista, Kansas passed away on October 14, 2022. at the age of 78.
Laurel was born on April 13, 1944, in Junction City, Kansas, to Lawrence “Ike” and Vida Zimmerman. He grew up in Alta Vista and graduated from Alta Vista High School in 1962. Laurel was drafted into the United States Army in...
Dennis W. Carson
Sep 26, 2022
Dennis Wayne Carson joined our Lord and Savior in Heaven on September 26, 2022 in his home surrounded by family. Denny succumbed to his sudden and unexpected fight with cancer and is now parading pain and care free with Janell in God's glory. He was 67 years old. Denny was born at the Council Grove Hospital to Bernard and Elsie...
Patricia Lou Johnson
Sep 14, 2022
Patricia Lou “Trish” Maxfield Johnson lost her battle with cancer on September 14, 2022. Trish was born November 11, 1946, in Emporia, Kansas, to Marvin Leonard and Mary Lou Ketteman Maxfield, the oldest of five children.
Trish attended Admire Elementary School, Northern Heights High School and Kansas State Teachers College. Trish married Patrick Lou Johnson August 29, 1964, in Emporia,...
Gloria Jean Block
Sep 6, 2022
Gloria Jean Block “Dodie” 79, of Alta Vista, Kansas passed away September 6, 2022, at her residence.
She was born in Sacramento, California, the daughter of Lyman and Bonnie (Bronson) Crary, Jr.
Gloria met Robert Block, Jr. in Colorado while he was in the USAF, and they were married on February 18, 1962. After Bob was honorably discharged from the service,...
Michelle Wessel
Sep 3, 2022
Michelle Wessel, age 55, of Council Grove passed away September 3, 2022 at Salina Regional Medical Center, Salina, KS. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Greenwood Cemetery, Council Grove, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas State University Foundation, Veterinary Health Center Shelter Medicine Fund (K38612) c/o Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273,...
Peggy Ann Switzer
Aug 23, 2022
Peggy Switzer passed away peacefully at Via Christi Village in Manhattan, Kansas on August 23, 2022. She was born to Jess and Neva (Rees) Kellogg on May 25, 1934 in Council Grove, Kansas.
Peggy grew up in Council Grove with her parents, two sisters, Janet and Marge and a younger brother, Larry. Her dad worked at the train depot and...
Betty Lou Barker
Aug 19, 2022
Betty Lou Murray Barnes Barker, age 93, of Council Grove, passed away August 19, 2022, at Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook, Kansas. She was born on a farm ten miles Northwest of Ottawa, Kansas on March 7, 1929, and was the daughter of Harris and Rosa (Steinman) Murray.
She went to a country school at Union Center until it...
Ronald Lee Henning
Aug 17, 2022
Ronald Lee Henning ,79, of Council Grove Kansas, passed away at his home Wednesday August 17, 2022. Ron was born November 16, 1942 in Wilsey, KS to Marion and Edna Henning.
He graduated from White City High School in the class of 1960. He then went on to graduate from Brown Mackie College with a degree in business.
After graduating...
Harley Franklin Culp
Aug 13, 2022
Frank began his heavenly journey at home, in the early hours of August 13, 2022. He was born Harley Franklin Culp on February 1, 1939 to Ronald & Eulace (Payne) Culp In Chalmer Township, Illinois.
Frank grew up in the Quad Cities area of Illinois before enlisting in the Navy in 1956. Following his tour in the Navy, he moved...
Joan Yvonne Worley
Jul 17, 2022
Joan Yvonne Worley, passed from this life to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Council Grove, her lifelong hometown surrounded by her family. The day was her half birthday, making her 92 1/2 years in age.
She was born January 17, 1930, to Frank and Dorothy Bolte, the third of the four Bolte girls born to...
Doris Elaine Morgan
Jul 16, 2022
Doris Elaine (Ek) Morgan, Dwight, KS was born April 5, 1931 on a farm northwest of White City, KS. She was the oldest daughter of Reuben Clifford and Mary Luella (Briix) Ek. Doris passed away on Saturday, July 16th at The Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. She was 91 years young.
Doris attended all eight grades in country schools at Stone...
Bessie Arlene Gilliland
Jul 16, 2022
Bessie Arlene Gilliland, age 97, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Willow creek Assisted Living in Elizabethtown, KY where she was the longest tenured resident.
She was a member of Hodgenville United Methodist Church and was beloved by her community. Prior to moving to Kentucky, Bessie lived in Salina,...
Charles Olin Hoff
Jul 4, 2022
Charles O. Hoff, age 71, of White City, Kansas, passed away July 4, 2022, at his home.
He was born May 22, 1951, to Harold and Cleo Hoff. He graduated from White City High School in 1969. He married the love of his life, Therese Morgan on August 23, 1974.
Charles worked for More Sand, Konza Construction and Geary County Public...
Ronald K. Leeson
Jul 2, 2022
Ronald Keith Leeson, 78, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, in Clay Center, Kansas. Ron was born August 21, 1943, in Emporia, KS to Kenneth William Leeson and Mary Lee Leeson. Ron married Laverna Ruth Lay in Wilsey, KS on March 19, 1966. Together, they raised two children, Ronnie and Patti. After Laverna’s passing, Ron married Mary Tate on December...
Marlene Yvonne Dalquest
Jun 28, 2022
Marlene Yvonne Dalquest was born in rural Wilsey, Kansas to Ora “Shorty” Garr Bullock and Luella Marie Block Bullock. She left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on June 28, 2022, at Diversicare of Council Grove, KS.
Marlene graduated from Wilsey Rural High school in 1953 as Valedictorian of her class. On July 15, 1956, she married...
Mary Lucille Dains
Jun 25, 2022
Mary L Dains, was called to heaven on the evening of June 25, 2022, at the age of 72.
She was born in Rolla, Missouri on February 17,1950.
She met the love of her life Larry Dains and they were married on December 6,1965 in Mankato, KS. The two shared an instant bond and celebrated over 57 years of...
Shirley Spittles
Jun 17, 2022
Shirley (Ann) Spittles, 82, of Council Grove, KS went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2022, just 1 day short of her 83rd birthday.
Shirley was born on June 18, 1939, in Morris County to Glen and Dymple (Vermillion) Barber of Alta Vista. Shirley grew up on a farm just south of town and attended Garfield School, a...
Florence Kay Franke
Jun 14, 2022
Kay Franke, age 80, of Council Grove, Kansas passed away June 14, 2022 at Diversicare of Council Grove.
Kay was born to Eugene and Golda (Clary) Pinske March 19, 1942 in Bayard, Nebraska. She attended school in Bayard and later took typing and bookkeeping classes in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She used this schooling to work for three different business owners. She worked for...
Kenneth Lee Fischer
Jun 9, 2022
Kenneth’s life began on October 4, 1949, in Nashville, KS. He was the son of Jim and Mary Kathryn (Steiber) Fischer. Kenneth graduated from Emporia State Teachers College and accepted a teaching position with Chase County schools where he taught for over 30 years. Kenneth passed away on Jun 9, 2022, at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, KS. He is preceded...
