Obituaries

Jan 25, 2018

O n May 22, 1918, Rose Evelyn Ward was born to Frank and Myrtle Pfeiffer Ward on a farm southwest of Centralia, Kansas, and died on January 25, 2018 in Onaga.  Rose Ella, a twin sister, died soon after birth.  Rose Evelyn, as a very premature baby, struggled, survived, and ultimately thrived to live over...

Jan 22, 2018

P aul L. Streeter, 83, of Vermillion, KS passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital surrounded by family who loved him.

Paul was born on July 24, 1934 in Topeka, KS. Paul served his country by serving in the United States Naval services.

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Jan 21, 2018

T helma Colleen Hartter, 90, of Sabetha, KS died Sunday, January 21, 2018.

She was born December 25, 1927, on a farm near Capioma, Kansas the daughter of Roy and Susie (McKenzie) McKee. She was a 1945 graduate of Sabetha High School.

She married Joseph Morgan on...

Jan 21, 2018

D oris Jean Melo, 90, of Sabetha, Kansas formerly of Fayetteville, North Carolina died Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the Sabetha Community Hospital.

Doris was born March 17, 1927 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Earl and Melinda (Peppler) Poling.

She was preceded in death by her husband...

Jan 20, 2018

M ayme E. Kerney, 77, of Seneca, KS passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018. Mayme was born May 28, 1940 in Frankfort, KS the daughter of Peter and Mayme (Valberg) Allen.  She attended school in Frankfort and graduated from Frankfort High School.  Mayme was united in marriage to George Dowd, to this union were born...

Jan 1, 2018

B arbara (Andersen) Shepard, 95, of Sabetha, KS passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at the Sabetha Manor.

No services planned at this time.

Dec 31, 2017

B eulah Maye (Bauman) Noble, 92, of Sabetha, KS passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at the Sabetha Manor.

Beulah was born on February 4, 1925, the daughter of Edwin Eldon Bauman and Lillian Mae (Milne) Bauman at Oneida, Kansas.  She attended Oneida Schools.

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Dec 31, 2017

B rad Torrey, 52 of Douglasville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017.

He is survived by his wife, Akiko Torrey; his son, Luke Torrey; his daughter, Tiffanie Torrey; his parents, Jim and Kathy Torrey.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, January 15, 2018...

Dec 29, 2017

E lda Elene Livengood, 94, of Sabetha, KS passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at the Apostolic Christian Home.

She was born on a farm north of Sabetha on June 28, 1923 to Forrest and Katie (Mishler) Payne. She attended country grade schools Rock Hill and Rock Creek. In 1940 she...

Dec 28, 2017

H. Ann Tozier, 90, of Hiawatha, Kansas formerly of Fairview, Kansas passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017.

Ann was born on August 4, 1927 in Kahoka, Missouri to Theodore and F. Elizabeth (Wurth) Baughman. Her father Theodore passed away when she was young. Her mother, Elizabeth remarried William O. Wagner.

Dec 28, 2017

C amilla “Jo” Alderfer, 63, of Centralia passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 in her home surrounded by her children.

Jo was born September 10, 1954 to Forrest and Marilyn (Goux) Keener of Horton, Kansas.  She graduated from Horton High school in 1972 and Baker...

Dec 27, 2017

D ale Ralph Keim, 91, of Sabetha, KS passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the Apostolic Christian Home.

Dale was born August 9, 1926 on a farm north of Sabetha to Marvin and Elizabeth Florence (Rotz) Keim. He was the middle child of three...

Dec 26, 2017

C harles William Aeschliman, 98, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early in the morning of December 26, 2017. Early morning was Charles’s regular prayer time.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Ada...

Dec 26, 2017

S haron Kay (McCorkle) Clelland, 69, of Chanute, KS passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita, KS.

She was born on July 21, 1948 in Topeka, KS to Scott and Roma (Norton) McCorkle....

Dec 23, 2017

K ent M. Bestwick, 66, of Manhattan, Kansas died Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Via Christi Hospital following a stroke.

He was born July 14, 1951 in Sabetha, Kansas to Merril and Bette (Keim) Bestwick.  He grew up on the family farm near Morrill, Kansas and graduated from Morrill High School in 1969. ...

Dec 23, 2017

L eon Robert Ball, 83, of Sabetha, KS entered Eternal Life on Saturday, December 23, 2017.

Leon was born February 4, 1934 of Pennsylvania Dutch German heritage, the son of the late Walter and Goldie (Carter) Ball. Leon attended McPherson High School and graduated in 1952. He served in the Korean...

Dec 23, 2017

B everly Ann Meister, 86, of Sabetha, KS passed away peacefully with family and friends by her side on Saturday, December 23, 2017, after a brief stay at Sabetha Manor Nursing Home.

Beverly was born at home on December 23, 1931 to Joseph and Mary Marcena (Larimer) Hundley. She attended the...

Dec 9, 2017

Arlene Emma (Mogler) Esslinger, 92, of Sabetha, KS died Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.

She was born on October 30, 1925 in Lester, Iowa the daughter of Samuel and Tillie (Gerber) Mogler, where she was the oldest of 14 children. She was united in marriage to Martin...

Dec 7, 2017

A lphia Strahm Jr. passed peacefully to his eternal home on Thursday afternoon, December 7, 2017 at the age of 90.

Alphia was born on July 6, 1927, the oldest child of Alphia J. and Lena (Hartter) Strahm in Sabetha, Kansas.  He attended the one-room National School just down the road...

Dec 1, 2017

C larence Oliver Hayes, Sr., 78, of Sabetha, KS passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2017 at the Crestview Manor Nursing Home.

Clarence was born September 13, 1939 in Phoenix, Arizona to Ambrose and Leva (Ellington) Hayes.  He was the youngest of nine children.  He grew up in Sabetha, Kansas...