Obituaries
William Peters Rice
Oct 31, 2022
William "Bill" Rice 88 of White City passed away October 31 at Morris County Assisted Living.
William (Bill) Peters Rice was born on December 28, 1933, to Roy and Lilah (Peters) Rice in Buffalo, NY. Bill attended McKinley Vocational High School in Buffalo, NY.
In 1951, Bill enlisted in the Army and in January of that year was sent to the...
Justen David Campbell
Oct 30, 2022
Justen David Campbell, 45, Council Grove, KS, lost his courageous battle to cancer on Sunday, October 30th, 2022.
Justen was born to David & Rebecca (Pape) Campbell on May 17th, 1977, in Gardner, KS. He attended grade school at Dwight, KS and later moved to CG where he attended middle school and graduated from Council Grove High School in 1995....
Teresa M Tajchman
Oct 29, 2022
After 94 full years of life, Teresa Mae Tajchman passed away surrounded by her loved ones. She was blessed to receive such Sacraments in her last days to give her family hope that she was quickly welcomed into our Lord and Savior’s kingdom. Her legacy will go on through her 4 children, 18 grandchildren, and 15 (and counting) great-grandchildren. Her...
Ruth Marie Sollner
Oct 28, 2022
Ruth Marie Sollner passed away October 28, 2022, at the age of 92. She was born on November 19, 1929, at Hymer, Kansas, to William and Mary (Ramsey) Hailey. She attended grade school at Hymer, Kansas in a two-room schoolhouse. She graduated from Elmdale High School with the class of 1947. She met her husband Paul at a food basket...
Robert W. Olsen
Oct 25, 2022
Robert (Bob) William Olsen passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 after battling cancer.
He was born on August 20, 1939 in Downes, Kansas to AB and LaVona Olsen. Bob graduated from Council Grove High School class of 1958. He joined the Navy soon after graduating from high school, which required his parents’ permission since he was not yet 18.
Bob married...
Earl E. Weaver
Oct 23, 2022
On Sunday, October 23, 2022 Earl Eugene Weaver, our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away at age 72. Earl was born in Council Grove, KS May 15, 1950 to Donald and Myra Weaver. Earl was the middle child, with an older brother Terrance (Terry) Weaver, whom he looked up to, and a little sister Nancy (Weaver) Furney,...
Jane Christina Makovec
Oct 14, 2022
Jane’s life began on June 14, 1922, in Pilsen. She is the daughter of Adolph and Christina (Stika) Rudolph. Jane attended school at the Pilsen Elementary School. She was united in marriage to Florian “Skeeter” Makovec on August 30, 1943, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Pilsen, concelebrated by Father Emil Kapaun and Monsignor Skelnar. Skeeter and Jane lived...
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...
C. David Ramsey
Oct 8, 2022
David’s life began on February 16, 1951, in Strong City. He is the son of David Henry and Zetta Loretta (Hall) Ramsey. David graduated from Strong City High School in 1969 and continued his education at Flint Hills Technical School in Emporia. After Flint Hills, David went onto Emporia State University where he eventually earned his Master’s Degree in Education....
Bradley Wayne Turk
Oct 2, 2022
Brad’s life began on September 23, 1954, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Marion. He is the son of Gilbert and Phyllis (Allen) Turk. Brad is 1973 graduate of Marion High School, and he served his country in the United States Navy, serving aboard the USS South Carolina, where he was the captain’s personal barber. Brad was an original plank owner...
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...
Karen Frances Ehrlich
Sep 24, 2022
Karen’s life began on August 14, 1945, in Herington. She is the daughter of Alfred and Darlene (Helbach) Sondergard. Karen was a 1963 graduate of Centre High School. She worked for the Extension Office in Marion for several years and later as an engineering tech for KDOT. Karen was united in marriage to Robert Ehrlich on June 16, 1979, at...
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,...
Mary Anne Yerion
Sep 12, 2022
Mary’s life began on September 15, 1931, in Lansing, MI. She was the daughter of Dr. Howard W. and Myrtle L. (Tobias) Johnson. Mary is a 1947 graduate of Greenbelt High School in Maryland. Mary was fortunate as a young girl to be around people of great importance. She even sat on President Franklin Roosevelt’s lap. She served her country...
Melvin Merle Gradert
Sep 7, 2022
Melvin M. (Mel) Gradert was born January 31, 1929, in Newton, Kansas, at the then Axtell Hospital. He was the son of John F. Gradert and Georgia (Jorja) (porter) Gradert. He attended Newton schools through the Seventh Grade. One notable event which nearly ended his life occurred when he was ten years old. While walking from Cooper school he was...
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,...
David V Huntley
Aug 30, 2022
Dave’s life began on September 21, 1955, in Florence. He was the son of Harold M. and Lois (Weyand) Huntley. Dave is a graduate of Marion/Florence High School. In his younger years, Dave loved to go skiing with his buddies at Marion Co. Lake. He was a pheasant and quail hunter and enjoyed fishing. Dave enjoyed motocross racing as a...
