Obituaries
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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Mary M McCarty
May 13, 2022
Mary M. (Cogdill) McCarty, 81, died May 13, 2022, at St. Luke’s Living Center, Marion. She was born September 29, 1940, at Marion. Mary was the daughter of James H. and Mary Cogdill. She was a waitress at various restaurants in Marion County. On March 9, 1958, she married Donald McCarty. To this union, nine children were born. She was...
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...
Kathy Y. Wilson
May 3, 2022
Kathy’s life began on February 20, 1950, in Wichita. She was the daughter of Garland and Agnes (Larson) Kane. Kathy owned and operated Kathy’s Diner in Peabody. She loved the outdoor whether it was camping, fishing, or hunting. Kathy’s loving family includes her children Tony (Sherry) Paquette of Peabody, and Mark (Kerry) Paquette of Howell, MI; grandchildren Brent (Ashley) Paquette,...
Victoria "Vickie" E. Smolik
May 3, 2022
Vickie’s life began on May 19, 1924, in rural Grant Township in Marion County. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Oborny) Stika. Vickie attended the Youngtown School in rural Marion County. She was united in marriage to John E. Smolik on September 30, 1946, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Pilsen, KS. Vickie was a homemaker 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...
Robert "Bob" Lee Jirak
Apr 25, 2022
Bob’s life began on February 21, 1937, in Marion. He was the son of Godfrey and Mary (Vlk) Jirak. He was baptized at St. John Nepomucene Church by Father John Skelnar. Bob attended primary school in Pilsen and served for Father Emil Kapaun in Pilsen. Bob was a 1955 graduate of Lincolnville High School. He served his country in the...
Twilah L. Williams
Apr 24, 2022
Twilah’s life began on September 16, 1939, in Chicago. She was the daughter of Chester E. and Minnie M. (Johnson) Hood. Twilah attended primary school in Chicago and graduated from East High School in Wichita in 1957. She then attended Municipal College in Wichita for two years and worked as a customer service representative for Bell Telephone before she met...
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...
Twylah Fay Nightengale
Apr 18, 2022
Twylah was born on February 17, 1938, in Goessel, KS to John and Susie (Buller) Schmidt. Twylah attended primary school at Summit School and then Burns High School in Burns, KS. She was active in high school as a baton twirler with the band, home economics, and she enjoyed cheerleading as well. Her junior year she felt honored to be...
David Dean Smith
Apr 17, 2022
David was born on June 5, 1943, in Wichita, KS to his parents Richard and Ernestine (Kuhns) Smith. He graduated from Goddard Highschool in 1961 and went on to attend both Friends University and Kansas State University, eventually becoming the first class from Kanas State University to earn a degree in Restaurant and Institutional Management. David was united in marriage...
Martha Rosalene Fransham
Apr 14, 2022
Martha was born on October 3, 1920, in Gypsum, KS, and passed away peacefully in beautiful, sunny Mesa, AZ at the age of 101 ½ on April 14, 2022. Martha married Glenn Henry Fransham on October 3, 1942, at the family farm in Gypsum, KS. Martha was a homemaker, co-builder alongside her husband Glenn, with the construction of their home...
Alan Laverne Coxen
Apr 12, 2022
Alan’s life began on September 5, 1930, in Osage City, KS. He was the son of Manuel and Helen Coxen. Alan was united in marriage to the former Donna J. Dyck on July 7, 1954, in McPherson. He is a graduate of Kansas University and served his country in the United States Army. Alan was a geological engineer for Phillips...
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...
Dianne Burnett
Mar 31, 2022
Dianne’s life began on January 9, 1960, in Florence. She was the daughter of Delano F. and Barbara Anne (Harbison) O’Dell. Dianne was a 1978 graduate of Marion High School. She worked for the Marion County Treasurer’s Office for several years as a clerk and had been the city clerk at Florence. Prior to working in local government, Dianne was...
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...
