Obituaries
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...
Arlen Keith Allison
Mar 3, 2022
Keith’s life began on November 13, 1931, in McPherson, KS. He was the son of Ivan and Lydia (Chapin) Allison. Keith served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War years of 1953 – 1955 when he was released from the service to begin studying at McPherson College. Keith earned a degree in music at McPherson College,...
James "Terry" Hilliard
Feb 25, 2022
Terry’s life began on December 11, 1947, in Newbern, TN. He was the son of James Earl and Elizabeth (Featherston) Hilliard. Terry was a graduate of Newbern High School and attended the University of Tennessee at Martin. He joined the United States Air Force after leaving college and served his country as Sargent in the Air Force. Terry was united...
Daniel "Dan" Ludwig
Feb 22, 2022
Dan’s life began on December 12, 1958, in Marion. He was the son of Ronald “Bunk” and Kathleen (Taylor) Ludwig. He was a 1976 graduate of Marion High School where he played defensive end on the football team. Dan went on to Butler County Community College and started on the football team at Butler as a defensive end. Dan was...
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...
Mabel Patterson
Feb 17, 2022
For 102 years the people who knew and loved her were blessed by Mabel’s presence on this earth. Mabel Erline Patterson passed from this life on February 17, 2022 in Kearney with family by her side.Private family graveside services will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery in Florence, KS. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at...
Robert P. Craft
Feb 16, 2022
Rob’s life began on August 31, 1957, in Winfield. He was the son of Norman L. and Joyce L. (Price) Craft. Rob was a 1975 graduate of Clay Center High School where he played several sports, especially football. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1976 and upon his return from boot camp, Rob married the love of his...
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...
Robert Earl Morse
Feb 13, 2022
Robert E. Morse passed away February 13, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Marion, Kansas. Robert was the son of Earl and Hattie (Klenk)Morse of Marion. He was born February 26, 1941, in Hillsboro. Robert attended school in Marion. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his brothers Paul (Elaine) Morse of Marion, and John...
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...
Mary "Sue" Cameron
Feb 10, 2022
Mary “Sue” Cameron, 79, of Marion, Kansas, died Thursday, February 10, 2022, in Marion. Sue was born the daughter of John C and Louise M Bell on January 02, 1943, in Milwaukee, WI. Sue graduated from St Mary’s of the Plains University with a Bachelor of Nursing. She worked in the nursing field for many years which included working at...
Elsie Mae Jouanne
Feb 6, 2022
Elsie was born April 9, 1929, in Amarillo, Texas. She was the daughter of James and Mary Mae (Creel) Slape. The Slape family grew to include Melvin, Leroy, Dalton, Elsie, Ina, and Orville. Elsie Attended Griffin Springs School in Oklahoma.
She was united in marriage to James Slaughter on May 3, 1947. This marriage was blessed with two daughters, Mary...
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....
Christine June Allison
Jan 31, 2022
Christine’s life began on April 24, 1967, in El Dorado. She was the daughter of Robert and Janet (Patterson) Allison. Christine graduated from high school in California and later continued her education at Butler County Community College. She worked as a CNA and med aide for several area nursing homes including Wheat State Manor in Whitewater and Lake Point in...
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-...
James Woodrow Snelling
Jan 30, 2022
James’ life began on May 1, 1928, in Florence, KS. He was the son of James Arthur and Edith L. (Drush) Snelling. He was a 1946 graduate of Florence High School. James enlisted in the United States Air Force on May 20, 1946, and served until May 19, 1949, when he left the service as a staff sergeant.
James was...
