Obituaries
Bret Wade O'Dell
Oct 18, 2021
Bret’s life began on August 25, 1960, in Marion, KS. He was the son of Delvin L. O’Dell and Kathryn Ann (Park) Armstrong. Bret was a 1978 graduate of Marion High School. He was united in marriage to the former Randi L. Schoby on August 22, 2005, in La Junta, CO. Bret had owned Bret’s Butcher Block and the hardware...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Allan Lee
Oct 18, 2021
Jeff’s life began on December 9, 1962, in Ravenna, Ohio. He was the son of Carlos A. and Mary Alice (McManus) Lee. Jeff was a graduate of Capital City Christian School in Lansing, MI, and American Military University with a Master’s degree in Military History. He was united in marriage to the former Dawn Drake on October 2, 1982, in...
Erma Joan Anderson
Oct 16, 2021
Erma Joan Anderson, 87, of White City, KS passed away October 16, 2021. She was born Oct 4, 1934 to George and Lillian Hultgren on a farm south of White City, KS. Erma attended the Rural Kitchen Elementary School then she graduated from White City High School in 1953. Erma married Delbert Anderson with a garden wedding on June 6,...
Patricia L. Oller
Oct 15, 2021
Patricia’s life began on the 4th of July 1929 in Anthony, KS. She was the daughter of William Hobart and Bernice Blanche (Huffman) Reneau. She was a 1947 graduate of Medicine Lodge High School. Right after graduation, Patricia was united in marriage to Robert W. Oller on May 24, 1947, in Hutchison, KS. She and Robert came to Marion in...
Joseph A Nowak
Oct 15, 2021
Joseph Augustive Nowak, age 88, peacefully passed away at his home of the past four years in Surprise, Nebraska. He was born at the family dairy in Castle Rock Township, “The Ridge”, Wisconsin on April 3, 1933 to Gustave and Emma (Prochaska) Nowak. He was the sixth of 10 children.
Joe grew up on the family dairy farm, milking...
Jennifer Marie Craft
Oct 15, 2021
Jenny’s life began on November 7, 1990, the daughter of Jeff and Dawn Lee in Hastings, Michigan. She graduated from Lynnville-Sully High Class of 2008 in Sully, Iowa. Oklahoma Wesleyan is where she completed her history and political science degree. She was also working on her Masters in Education also at Oklahoma Wesleyan. She married Shaun Craft on December 9,...
Norma Lee Riggs
Oct 13, 2021
Norma’s life began on March 1, 1926, on the family farm in rural Florence, KS. She was the daughter of George and Ida (Roberts) Clark. Norma attended rural Summit grade school and graduated from Burns High School. She was united in marriage to Leroy Riggs in 1946 after he returned from serving our country in the United States Navy. Their...
Mona Marie Smith
Oct 12, 2021
Mona’s life began on October 20, 1934 in Waverly, KS. She was the daughter of Arthur “Art” and Angela “Ink” (Beemis) Stonebreaker. Mona is a 1952 graduate of Lebo High School. She was united in marriage to Thomas “Wint” Smith on November 14, 1954, at the Lebo United Methodist Church. Wint and Mona were the owners of Wint’s Phillip 66...
Edith Louise Warneke
Oct 12, 2021
Edith entered the world on August 1, 1926 in Lost Springs, KS. She was the daughter of Henry and Pauline (Deines) Albright. She was one of seven siblings. She is a graduate of Herington High School. She was united in marriage to Harlow Warneke on August 10, 1944 in El Dorado. Her notes say they met in 1942 at the...
Hazel Pontious
Oct 11, 2021
Hazel Screna (Carlisle) Pontious, 80 of Lincolnville, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at her home.
Hazel was born October 17, 1940, to Straud Franklin and Alice Marie (Helms) Carlisle in Grainola, Oklahoma. She grew up and attended schools in Grainola and Foraker, OK, graduating from Shidler High School; Shidler, OK in 1958. On June 1, 1958, at the age...
Goldie Ann Loomis
Oct 11, 2021
Goldie Ann Loomis, age 59 of Emporia, Kansas, passed away October 11, 2021, at her residence. She was born to Linville Little and Sara Polson in Muncie, Indiana. Goldie joined the United States Army and served ten years. She later married Raymond Loomis.
She was proceeded in death by her parents and siblings: David Little and Pandora Vanlue. Goldie is survived...
Virgil Allen Talkington
Oct 1, 2021
Virgil’s life began on July 19, 1959, in El Dorado. He was the son of Florus and Rose Gertrude (Faunce) Talkington. Virgil was a heavy equipment operator for many years. He enjoyed fishing, four-wheelers, barbequing, and spending time with his family. Virgil is survived by his wife Barbara, son Carey (Ann Marie) Penrod of Florence; three grandchildren; brother Jess (Rosetta)...
Jerry Allen Puckett Sr.
Sep 28, 2021
Jerry’s life began on December 9, 1931, in Humboldt. He was the son of Maynard and Hazel (Brooks) Puckett. Jerry is a graduate of Humboldt High School. He worked for many years as a welder on tank farms and throughout the oil industry.
Jerry was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed Motocross and riding four wheelers. He raced dirt track...
Marjory Marie Boese
Sep 27, 2021
Marjory’s life began on January 27, 1949, in Wichita. She was the daughter of Raymond Francis and Marion Elizabeth (Bainter) Burke. Marjory was united in marriage to Jack Boese on December 20, 2002, at Valley United Methodist Church in Marion. She was a talented and busy wallpaper and painting contractor for over 30 years in the surrounding area. Marjory was...
Russell Arden Sigle
Sep 23, 2021
Funeral services for Russell Sigle will be held at 10:30am, Thursday, September 30, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 6:30pm, Wednesday, also at the church, with visitation following in the fellowship hall. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church or to...
Edmond Lee Spencer
Sep 17, 2021
On Friday September 17, 2021, Edmond Lee Spencer entered Heaven’s Gate. He was born September 12, 1940, and was the son of Willis and Leoma Spencer. He was united in marriage 59 years ago to Carolyn Spencer on May 24, 1962.
Edmond was a long time over the road truck driver with a perfect over 1 million miles incident free...
Robert Eugene Gordon
Sep 15, 2021
Robert Gordon, 75, of Alta Vista, Kansas, passed away September 15, 2021. He was born to Lloyd Oren and Ida Elizabeth Howe Gordon, on July 2, 1946, in Westmoreland, Kansas. After graduating from Westmoreland High School in 1965, Bob joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Vietnam War until 1968. In June 1968, Bob married Pamela Rae Hewitt. Their...
Donna M. Rosiere
Sep 9, 2021
Donna (Blaszczyk) Rosiere of Florence, KS. entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the age of 64 years. Born November 27, 1956 at Fort Riley, KS Army Base.
She was preceded in death by her parents George & Joan Blaszczyk and sister-in-law Courtney Blaszczyk. Donna grew up in Wamego, KS. until the family moved to Parkville, MO....
David Max Branson
Sep 7, 2021
David’s life began on June 27, 1930 in Newton, Kansas; the son of Frank and Laura (Dooley) Branson. David graduated from Phillips University with his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1953, his Bachelor of Divinity in 1957. He received his Doctorate of Divinity in 1987.
David moved to Marion, Kansas in March of 1974 where he was the pastor of...
Ronald Lee Freed
Sep 3, 2021
Ron’s life began on December 29, 1948, in Fairbury, Nebraska. He was the son of Alfred Ray and Arlie Virginia (Hatfield) Freed. Ron was a 1967 graduate of Ellis High School in Ellis, KS. He joined the Army in 1968 and in 1969 found himself in Vietnam serving our country. Ron continued his Army career for 17 years until he...
