Obituaries
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...
Billy Joe Phillips
Sep 3, 2021
Billy Joe Phillips, 85 of Council Grove, passed away on September 3, 2021, at the Morris County Hospital.
Billy was born May 12, 1936, in Lewisburg, MO to Clarence and Margaret (Hendricks) Phillips. In 1946, his family moved from Missouri to Kansas. He attended Council Grove High School. On May 12, 1953, Billy married the love of his life Lola...
Marjorie Pauline Kendall
Sep 3, 2021
Marjorie Munkres Kendall, long time resident of Council Grove, passed away September 3, 2021, at Diversicare of Council Grove. She was the daughter of Fred and Sadie (Carlson) Nixon.
Marjorie was born on March 3, 1922, in rural Wabaunsee County. She was a 1939 graduate of Alta Vista High School and attended college at Kansas State Teacher’s College. On April...
Charles R Bredemeier
Sep 1, 2021
Charles Robert “Chuck” Bredemeier of Marion passed away Wednesday September 1, 2021. He is proceeded in death by his wife Carole; father Charles Junior “June”; mother Lucille and sister Shirley. Chuck is survived by his sons Charles “Wade” (Chris) and Jeremy (Mari) Bredemeier and three grandchildren. In lieu of flowers please send any memorial gifts to the Marion Christian Church....
Roger Milton Heaton
Aug 31, 2021
Roger Milton Heaton 83 of Council Grove, Ks passed away peacefully on August 31, 2021, at Diversicare of Council Grove.
Roger was born on July 4, 1938, to Homer Causby Heaton, Sr and Elva Pearl Hutson in Larned, Kansas. After completing some high school, Roger enlisted in the U.S. Navy in January 1956, where he served 2 years before being honorably...
Judith Otte
Aug 27, 2021
Judith Otte was born November 17, 1935. passed away peacefully at Sandpiper Nursing Home on August 27, 2021.
James and Roberta Lacey
Aug 26, 2021
James’ life began on July 19, 1938, in Oswego, Kansas. He is the son of Floyd and Anna (Hale) Lacey. He attended Kansas Wesleyan University and was a part of the college football team. James was united in marriage to Roberta (Dains) Hale on January 18, 1969, in Topeka, Kansas. James worked as a Brakeman for the Rock Island Union...
Duane William Biehler
Aug 21, 2021
Duane’s life began on April 8, 1935, the son of William C. and Thelma (Glenn) Biehler in Delavan, Kansas. He graduated from Herington High School Class of 1953. He started out as a brakeman for the Rock Island Railroad. He farmed, and had chemical training with the military. He then worked for the Corp of Engineers at Milford Lake and...
Esther M. Bowen
Aug 17, 2021
Esther’s life began on August 19, 1924, on the family farm near Peabody, KS. She was the daughter of Granville and Sylvia (Jarvis) Liggett. Esther was united in marriage to Robert Bowen in 1942 in Peabody, KS. Esther worked for many years as a nurse’s aide in area nursing homes in Florence, Peabody, and Marion. She was a wonderful crocheter,...
Ronald Lee Dies Sr
Aug 11, 2021
Ronald’s life began on July 1, 1948, the son of Jacob and Hulda (May) Dies in Hillsboro, Kansas. He graduated in 1966 from the last graduating class in Lehigh and married Ruthann Elliott on March 1, 1984, in Hutchinson, Kansas.
He worked at Agco for 13 years as a Quality Assurance Technician. He also worked in construction for 30 years...
Dakota James Engel
Aug 3, 2021
Dakota’s life began on April 4, 1992, in Manhattan. He was the son of Larry Engel and Dawn (Pariseau) Bennett. Dakota was employed by Footlocker in Junction City in the shipping department. He enjoyed movies, drawing, working puzzles and animals. He is survived by his parents Larry (Dawn) Engel of Herington, siblings Rocky (Tamsy) Engel of Herington, Randy (Brittney) Engel...
Beulah R Weigart
Aug 3, 2021
Beulah’s life began on May 6, 1928 in Menlo, IA. She was the daughter of Orlando “Lewis” and Myrtle E. (Campbell) Pritchard. She was a 1946 graduate of Hatfield High School in Hatfield, MO. Beulah was united in marriage to Darrell Weigart on January 23, 1949 in Hatfield. She loved to quilt, gardening, crocheting and her cats. She was a...
Jordan LeeAnn Kelley
Jul 28, 2021
Jordan LeeAnn Kelley, age 20, of Council Grove, went to be with the Lord Jesus on July 28, 2021. She was born June 22, 2001, the daughter of Harold and Jonya Kelley. Jordan graduated from Council Grove High School, with the class of 2019 and would have been a junior at Emporia State University. She was entering the Nursing Program...
Max Hamilton Byram
Jul 28, 2021
Max Hamilton Byram, 28 of Council Grove, Kansas, was in a fatal motorcycle accident on July 28th, 2021. He was born and raised in Council Grove. Growing up on a farm taught Max how to be a hard worker. As a kid he loved games of all kinds, making art, and just being goofy. He learned to play the guitar...
Eunice Hunter
Jul 26, 2021
Eunice Ann Bretz Hunter, 90, long time resident of Council Grove, Ks passed into eternity July 26th, 2021 at Diversicare in Council Grove, KS with her daughters, Carla, Kathy, and Christy by her side. She was born June 29, 1931 in Emporia, KS daughter of Vernon Dean & Ruth Ann (Berger) Bretz. Eunice graduated from Council Grove High School and...
Marie Navrat
Jul 22, 2021
Marie’s life began on August 12, 1925, in Vona, CO. She was the daughter of Henry and Dora Zubrod. She graduated from high school from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Stratton, CO. Very early in life, Marie worked as a telephone switchboard operator before she was united in marriage to Daniel Navrat on September 22, 1947, at St. Charles...
Ruth Heiser
Jul 13, 2021
Ruth Heiser, a devoted wife and mother, passed away July 13th, 2021, at Salem Home at the age of 94.
Ruth was born February 4th, 1927, to Adolph and Lydia Skibbe in Marion, KS. She attended grade school at Kreutzinger School House and graduated from Marion High School. Ruth married Charles September 1, 1949, at Strassburg Baptist Church, and they...
