Obituaries
George William Shellenberger
May 18, 2025
George William Shellenberger, a man of remarkable intellect, compassion, and dedication, passed away on May 18, 2025, at Diversicare of Council Grove, Kansas, just one week shy of his 86th birthday. Born on May 26, 1939, in the family home on his grandparents' ranch in Agnes City Township, Lyon County, Kansas, George was the beloved son of Virgil R. Shellenberger...
Robert LeRoy Clark
May 14, 2025
Robert (Bob) LeRoy Clark was born on June 8, 1950, at Newman Hospital in Emporia, KS. He was the second oldest of eight siblings. Jerry Clark of Eureka and Linda Galbreath of Michigan are the only two remaining.
Bob married Linda Thornton October 24, 1968 in Emporia. Together they had three children; Kent LeRoy Clark, Annette Renee Barr, and Savanah Rae...
Alvin Stone
May 4, 2025
Fredrick Alvin Stone, 82 years of age of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, May 4, 2025.
He was born on January 20, 1943, in Parkerville, Kansas to George and Marjorie (Roberts) Stone.
Alvin married the love of his life, Carla Good in 1965. They resided in Council Grove where they raised 3 daughters and Alvin worked various...
Davy Lee Picolet
May 3, 2025
Davy Lee Picolet, of Tecumseh, formerly of Council Grove, Kansas passed away on Saturday May 3rd, 2025. He was born December 1, 1942, in Dwight, KS, the son of David and Ethel (Iseli) Picolet.After graduating high school in 1960 Davy completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio and was in the Air Force in flight simulation...
Beverly Stevenson
Apr 13, 2025
Beverly Ann Stevenson, 88, of Council Grove, Kansas passed away April 13, 2025, at Council Grove Assisted Living.
She was born January 5, 1937, the daughter of Donald and Myrtle (Lewis) Dains in Americus, Kansas. She married Jerry Dean Stevenson on September 1, 1956. They had 2 children, Sandra and Sky.
Beverly enjoyed cooking, gardening and crocheting. She loved spending time with...
Willard "Bill" Hooper
Apr 11, 2025
Willard “Bill” G. Hooper, age 76, of Council Grove, died April 11, 2025, after a few years of declining health. He hopes to find his beloved little dog Licky in the next life.
Bill leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Reta Hooper; his daughter Heidi (Michael) Stone and son Michael (Jody) Hooper, from his first marriage to Donna (Brooks) Doyle....
Olivia Moore
Apr 11, 2025
Olivia (Medina) Moore, 83, went home to God on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS with her children by her side. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother to many, special aunt, dedicated teacher, and a caring sister. A Community Memorial Visitation will take place Tuesday, April 22, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at...
Christopher Hans Bowen
Apr 4, 2025
Christopher (Chris) Hans Bowen, 61, of Council Grove, passed away peacefully Friday, April 4, 2025, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by loved ones. Chris was born September 14, 1963 to Charles and Darlene (Baumann) Bowen in Wamego, Kansas. He spent the first years of his life growing up in Eskridge, Kansas before moving to Council Grove in...
Henry Richard Wessel
Mar 20, 2025
Henry Richard Wessel passed away peacefully March 20, 2025, at Morris County Hospital at the age of 94.
Henry was born July 2, 1930, in Emporia, KS to Henry D. and Elvira (Williams) Wessel. He graduated from Council Grove High School in 1948. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served 4 years. Henry was on 1 of...
Denver Ray Oliver
Mar 1, 2025
Denver Ray Oliver passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Ray, as he liked to be named, was born on October 28th, 1933 in Richwoods, MO. Ray was the son of the late John Oliver and Francis Gerling. During his childhood, Ray was raised by Francis Gerling, his mother, and Roy Gerling residing in St. Louis, MO, area.
At the age...
Deloris Ashburn
Feb 25, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Deloris Ashburn, Alta Vista, announces her passing on Feb. 25. She was 83 years old. Deloris was born and grew up southeast of Alta Vista in the old “Germany” community. She married her childhood friend, Robert (Leland) Ashburn, June 12, 1960, at the Emanual Church. Deloris and Leland both grew up...
William M Osborne III
Feb 20, 2025
William “Bill” Mason Osborne III, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025. Born on March 3, 1940, in Council Grove, Kansas, to Mason and Mildred Osborne, Bill lived a life filled with love, faith, passion, and purpose. A proud graduate of Council Grove High School’s Class of 1958, Bill attended Kansas University to study...
Margaret Louise Service
Feb 13, 2025
Margaret Louise (Thayer) Service age 92, passed peacefully February 13, 2025 at her home in Overbrook, Kansas.
Margaret (Marge) was born November 5, 1932, in Bigelow, KS, to Wilfred Edward and Esther May (Lolley) Thayer. Marge was married to Donald F. Nixon April 24, 1951. Four children were born of this union: Charles, Katherine, John and Donna.
This marriage later ended in...
Shareen Lea Johnson
Feb 12, 2025
Shareen Lea Johnson, 77 of Council Grove, Kansas entered peacefully into the loving arms of our heavenly Father on February 12, 2025. She was born on March 4, 1947, at the old Morris County Hospital in Council Grove, Kansas to Frankie Erwin Prather and Verta Lucille (Smith) Prather. Shareen grew up in Council Grove and graduated from Council Grove High...
Larry Bryan Banks
Feb 11, 2025
Larry Bryan Banks passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025 at his residence. He was born on November 2, 1944, to Clyde George and Ruby Elizabeth Banks in Dwight, Kansas. Larry joined the US Navy at the age of 17. He later married Janet Ann Bray in August 1965 and had two children, Troy Bryan and Christy Ann.
Larry was a...
Laverne Lois Falk
Feb 11, 2025
Laverne Lois Falk, age 98, passed away on February 11, 2025, at the Council Grove Assisted Living. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and enduring faith in Christ that will be cherished by her family and friends for generations to come.
Laverne was born December 23, 1926, on the family farm north of McFarland, Kansas. She was one of...
Simon Paul Asebedo
Feb 9, 2025
Simon Paul Asebedo age 67, passed away peacefully 4:17 p.m. Sunday, February 9th at Morris County Hospital in Council Grove, Kansas, surrounded by family.
Simon Paul was born March 24, 1957, in Manhattan, Kansas to Roman M. and Norma P. Asebedo.
Simon worked for Sears in Manhattan, KS for many years and then for Home Depot several years before retiring.
He loved visiting...
Vona Lee Diehl
Feb 8, 2025
Vona Lee Diehl, 86, passed away peacefully at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kansas on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She had loved ones with her in her final days.
Vona was born on the family farm east of Alta Vista, Kansas on April 10, 1938, to Paul and Anna Pearl Grensing, and continued to live in her hometown through most of her...
Patricia May Valdez
Feb 7, 2025
Patricia Valdez, 79, from Emporia,KS passed away Friday February 7 after a lifetime of health issues and ailments. Her last battle was with diabetes. Her beloved dog Angel (15) joined her in death within hours.
Patricia came in to this world August 20,1945 as Patricia May Williams, the daughter of Orville and Ruth Williams from Dunlap, KS. She faced many hardships...
Michael Allan Clift
Feb 5, 2025
Michael Allan Clift, lovingly known as "Michael T," passed away on February 5, 2025, in Alta Vista, Kansas, at the age of 67.
Born on September 4, 1957, in Sacramento, California, Michael graduated from Del Oro High School in Loomis, California. He continued his education at Butte College in Oroville California, where he earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in...
