Obituaries
Robert L Dieker, SR
Jan 6, 2022
Robert LeRoy Dieker, Sr. passed away January 6th, at his home in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born November 3, 1956, in El Dorado, KS, the son of Andrew and Ella (Belt) Dieker. Robert graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1974. He was owner and operated Bobs Drywall. He enjoyed his job and was a very hard worker. In his spare...
Linda Kay Seadeek
Jan 5, 2022
Linda Kay Seadeek, 72, formerly of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away January 5, 2022, at St. Luke Living Center in Marion.
She was born November 11, 1949, in Lansing, Michigan. Linda married Calvin Seadeek in 1970. They had two children, Calvin and Mike. Linda was a homemaker while she raised the boys. She later obtained her bachelor’s degree as a...
Bradley Harold Becker
Jan 3, 2022
Bradley Harold Becker, 66, of Alta Vista, Kansas passed away unexpectedly, January 3, 2022, at his home, with his family by his side.
Brad was born August 26, 1955, in Wichita, KS, to Harold and Elaine (Baier) Becker. He graduated from St. Xavier High School, Junction City in 1974 and from KSU in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree in Animal...
Kathleen May Alspaw
Dec 25, 2021
Kathleen May Sprecker Alspaw was born on January 28, 1931 in Gypsum, Kansas to Anna Blanche Milleson Sprecker and Adolph George Sprecker. She was baptized in the Methodist Church in Gypsum as a baby. She lived in Gypsum with her parents and sister, Miriam and brother, Jayde. When she was five years old, the family moved to Council Grove, KS,...
Valerie Louise Young
Dec 12, 2021
It is with profound sadness and much love that the family of Valerie McRae Young announce her passing on December 12th, at the age of 66. She was a “Daddy’s Girl” and went to see him on his birthday.She will be lovingly remembered by her children Allison Blankley (George), Jesse Young, and Remington Young; granddaughters Paige Blankley (Logan) and Raegan...
Virginia Richardson
Dec 11, 2021
Virginia (Ginny) Olson Richardson passed away peacefully from complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy on December 11, 2021, surrounded by her family. Ginny was a Georgia Peach, born July 11, 1946, in Ft. Benning, GA. She lived in 30 places—nationally and internationally—before she turned 30. To her surprise, she then lived in Tucson, Arizona for more than 43 years. Everywhere she...
Kenneth Fripp Batten, Jr.
Dec 10, 2021
Kenneth (Ken) F. Batten, Jr. passed away Dec. 10th, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Ks. He was born November 30, 1949, in Corpus Christi, Texas, the son of Kenneth F. Batten, Sr. and Faye Nelson, his parents later divorced. He was raised by his father Kenneth Sr. and Step-mother Bonnie (Bama) Hardy-Batten in Memphis, Tennessee.
Ken was united in...
Craig William Whittemore
Dec 1, 2021
A Graveside Service for Craig Whittemore is planned for 2:00, Monday, December13th, at Wilsey Cemetery. Masks are encouraged. Memorial contributions may be made to Morris County Hospital.
Craig William Whittemore, age 46, of Wilsey, Kansas, passed away December 1, 2021 at the University of Kansas Health System in Topeka. He was born January 18, 1975, in Council Grove, to Dale...
Roy Watson Wiggans III
Nov 21, 2021
Roy Wiggins III, 67, of Delavan, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021.
He began his life on June 6, 1954 in Herington, Kansas. He was one of three children born to Roy Jr. and Eva (Cunningham) Wiggans. He grew up on the family farm near Delavan, Kansas.Roy passed away at the farm where he had provided care for his father...
Leroy "Jr" Helton
Nov 20, 2021
Leroy Helton “Jr” 64, of Middletown passed away peacefully on November 20, 2021 in Cincinnati.
Leroy was born in Gratis, Ohio on March 6, 1957 to Leroy and Icy Helton. In 1975 Leroy married Mary and together they had three daughters. In 1990 he married Judy and welcomed her three sons as his own. Leroy was a skilled tradesman and...
Sheila Colleen Baughn
Nov 17, 2021
Sheila Colleen Baughn, 61, of Alta Vista, Kansas passed away peacefully on November 17, 2021. Sheila was born January 21, 1960, in Council Grove, KS. She was the oldest daughter of Chester and Opal (Watson) Slawson.Sheila married Dale Baughn and from that union they had one son Dustin. They later divorced and remained good friends. She graduated from Council Grove...
Anna Dale Miller
Nov 10, 2021
Anna Dale Miller, native of Council Grove, KS passed away peacefully November 10, 2021.
Anna Dale was born February 16, 1955, in Council Grove, KS to Leroy "Pete" and Wanda (Dye) Hoerner. Anna Dale had two children: Travis and Christina. She was a daycare provider for families in Council Grove for over 30 years. She provided care for multiple generations...
Helen Esther Grensing
Nov 8, 2021
Helen E. Grensing, native of Alta Vista and resident of Morris County Assisted Living, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2021.
Helen was born on October 21, 1931, in rural Alta Vista to Leonard and Mary “Esther” (Neal) Johnson. She graduated from Alta Vista High School and Kansas State University with a Master’s Degree in 1984. On, May 21, 1956,...
Jo Ann Scott
Nov 4, 2021
Jo Ann Scott was born March 29, 1932, in the family home between Wilsey and Delavan Kansas to Jess Milton and Agnes (Francis) Lentell. She attended a one room country school, Olive Branch. She attended Wilsey High School and graduated in 1949 as class Valedictorian. After high school, she attended Emporia State Teachers College (now Emporia State University). She taught...
Alma Jean Marsh
Nov 1, 2021
Alma Jean Marsh, of Council Grove, passed away November 1, 2021, at Morris County Hospital. She was born February 18, 1932, to Harold and Gladys May (Kraus)Fuqua. She was 89.
She married Bobby Joe Marsh August 5, 1956 and were married 54 years. Alma worked at A & W Root Beer in Norman, OK and worked as a CNA and...
Paula Jean Lawrence
Oct 31, 2021
Paula J. Lawrence, age 69 of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away October 31, 2021, at Diversicare of Council Grove. She was born February 12, 1952, the daughter of Leslie and Arlene (Sisson) Fuqua.
Paula graduated from Chase County High School in 1971. She married Ronald Lawrence on February 14, 1982, in Council Grove. She attended Council Grove Christian Church. Paula...
Earl Dean Messer
Oct 28, 2021
Earl Dean Messer, 82, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away on October 28, 2021. Earl was born on Jan. 21, 1939 to James and Leatha Messer in Galena, KS. He graduated from Riverton High School in 1957. Earl was married to Shirley Jean Stone of Columbus, KS. on July 26, 1958. They were married 63 years and had three children,...
David Albert Bell
Oct 27, 2021
David Albert Bell, age 40, of Ogden, Kansas, passed away October 27, 2021, at St. Lukes Hospital. He was born February 8, 1981, to Mary Fankhauser in Lancaster, CA.
David lived most of his life in Morris and Riley Counties. He worked multiple jobs throughout the years doing construction until his health failed. He married Arminda Fridley on July 23,...
Frank Lewis Nelson
Oct 25, 2021
Frank (Frankie) L. Nelson, 78, passed away at his residence in White City, Kansas on October 25, 2021. Frank was born in White City on February 24, 1943. He was the son of Frank Homer and Velma (Macy) Nelson. Frank attended White City Elementary School and White City Junior High School but did not graduate, opting instead to continue his...
