Obituaries
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...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Louise Hett
Mar 18, 2022
Jackie’s life began on March 20, 1928, in Enid, OK. She was the daughter of John and Blanche (Ware) Manuel. Jackie graduated from Peabody High School in 1946. That summer, on July 20, Jackie was united in marriage to Walter Hett at her parents’ home outside of Peabody, KS. Jackie and Walt then settled east of Marion where they ran their...
Kathryn Ann Armstrong
Mar 9, 2022
Kathryn Ann (Park) Armstrong was born on Tuesday, April 4, 1939 to Willard Grant (Bill) Park and Edith (Caress) Park at the Stubenhofer Home in Strong City, Kansas. Kathryn grew up south of Clements, Kansas with her sister Mildred and brother Bill. At the young age of 4 ½ she lost her mother. After the loss of their mother they...
Lawrence Edward Oyer
Mar 9, 2022
“Larry” Oyer, 95, passed from this earth on March 9, 2022 and is now in heaven with his Lord and Savior.
Lawrence was born in the Concord Community in Ford County, near Dodge City, Kansas. Lawrence attended schools in Dodge City, Jetmore, Ness City, Gem, and in 1945, graduated from high school in Greensburg, Kansas. He received his BA...
Cynthia Kay Barrett
Mar 6, 2022
Cynthia’s life began on August 31, 1955, in Sioux City, Iowa. She was the daughter of Dale and Eunice (Boyer) Christensen. Cynthia was a 1973 graduate of Marion High School and attended Flint Hills Technical College. She spent much of her adult life serving others, including working at Marion Assisted Living, caring for the elderly in their homes, and preparing...
Rebecca Ann Hargrove
Mar 6, 2022
Rebecca’s life began on Thursday, March 29, 1951. She was born in Strong City and brought home to Cedar Point, Kansas where she spent the first five months of her life. She was the daughter of William and Betty (Williams) Pinkston. Rebecca was united in marriage to Robert Hargrove on Sunday, October 21, 1973, in Wichita, Kansas. She was an...
Lonnie Lee Buller
Mar 6, 2022
Lonnie’s life began on February 9, 1949, in the town of Goessel, Kansas. He was the son of Leo J. and Luanna Mae (Wedel) Buller. Lonnie graduated from Moundridge High School in 1968. Lonnie was united in marriage to Carol Kay (Crowell) on May 17, 1980, in Douglass, Kansas.
For thirty-five years, Lon was the Emergency Management Coordinator for Harvey...
Cynthia Barrett SERVICE
Mar 6, 2022
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