Obituaries
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....
Marlene Florence
Jan 30, 2022
Marlene Florence (Hill) went home on January 30, 2022. She was born July 31, 1948 rural Eskridge, Kansas to Ellis and Alice (Stratton) Hill. She attended Eskridge grade and high school.
She married Lloyd Florence in 1967. They were together for 54 years. They enjoyed traveling and going to flea markets. Marlene was a loving wife and mother.
She was preceded in death...
Larry Lee Smith
Jan 30, 2022
Larry Lee Smith, 86, passed away January 30, 2022 at Diversicare of Council Grove, KS. He was born to Lincoln Glen and Marjorie (Powell) Smith on December 23, 1935. He graduated from Salina High School in 1954 and later worked as a machinist in Salina, where he lived most of his life. He was a lifelong member of the Jehovah’s...
Isaac David Carver
Jan 30, 2022
Isaac David Carver, 21, of Council Grove, KS, exchanged his earthly body for the glory of Heaven on January 30, 2022. He was born in Manhattan, KS, on November 21, 2000. During his childhood years, he lived in Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Texas. He graduated from Llano Christian Academy in Llano, TX, in 2019, and attended Kansas State University, 2019-...
