Obituaries
Thurlene J. DeVilbiss
Aug 31, 2024
Thurlene Joyce “T.J.” DeVilbiss, 84, of Sulphur, Louisiana, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
She was born in Sabetha, Kansas, on December 26, 1939, to Alvin and Minnie (Strube) Bauman. T.J. attended Sabetha High School and graduated in 1957.
In 1964, she married Leo Charles “Dev” DeVilbiss. Although they later divorced, T.J. and Dev had four children. They lived...
Joellen Sue Gunsauley
Aug 26, 2024
Joellen Sue (Stokes) Gunsauley, formerly of Morrill, Kansas, finished her earthly course on Monday, August 26, 2024, surrounded by her family, at the mighty age of 83.
Joellen was born on May 23, 1941, to Joseph Stokes and Emma (Toland) Stokes in Springfield, Ohio. After high school, Joellen married Frank Gunsauley on November 19, 1960, in Cedarville, Ohio. They moved to...
Gary Daniel "Dan" Diehl
Aug 8, 2024
Gary Daniel “Dan” Diehl, 85, longtime owner and publisher of The Courier-Tribune in Seneca, Kansas died in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Life Care Center in Seneca, where he had lived the past year.
Dan was born on October 30, 1938, to George Daniel and Elizabeth Hazel (Griffiths) Diehl in Topeka, Kansas. He grew up in...
Donald Lyn Quaife
Aug 3, 2024
Donald Lyn Quaife, 77, of Sabetha, Kansas, died on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Midland Care Hospice House in Topeka, Kansas.
Donald was born on December 28, 1946, to Donald LeRoy Quaife and Melba Louise (Hedrick) Quaife in Horton, Kansas. Donald was united in marriage to Jerri Sue Niehues on November 17, 1990. Donald loved playing his bass guitar and watching...
Brenda S. Robidoux
Aug 1, 2024
Brenda S. Robidoux, 73, of Sabetha Kansas, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka Kansas.
Brenda was born on June 25, 1951, to Cecil Holt and Eizabeth (Street) Holt. She married Roy Robidoux in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1974.
Brenda traveled the world with Roy while he served in the United States Navy. While traveling, Brenda...
Jean Lee
Jul 19, 2024
Jean Lee, 93, of Sabetha, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.
Jean was born on August 18, 1930, the youngest daughter of George Warner, Sr., and Lucy (Bliss) Warner in Humboldt, Nebraska. She was united in marriage to William D. Lee, Jr., on November 29, 1949, in...
Edward Jerome Bicknell, D.V.M.
Jun 28, 2024
Edward Jerome Bicknell, D.V.M., 96, of Manhattan, Kansas died on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Ascension Living Via Christi Village in Manhattan, Kansas.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Morrill Cemetery in Morrill, Kansas. Memorial contributions are suggested to a fund to be designated by the family sent in care of...
Linda Lou Miller
Jun 28, 2024
Linda Lou Miller, 71, of Sabetha, Kansas passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas with her family by her side.
Linda was born on October 24, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas to Leo and Betty Lou (Phillips) Kellenberger. Linda grew up in Sabetha and attended Sabetha schools. She graduated from Sabetha High School in...
Marilyn "Kay" Swanson Bitterman
Jun 28, 2024
Marilyn “Kay” Swanson Bitterman, 63, of Sabetha, Kansas passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024, at the Sabetha Community Hospital surrounded by her family.
Kay was born on November 8, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri to Elmer “Bud” Swanson and Marilyn Jean (Moon) Swanson. In 1974, the family moved to Frankfort, Kansas where Kay attended both Frankfort and Centralia, Kansas...
Norma Jean Olberding
Jun 22, 2024
Norma Jean Olberding of Seneca, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, with family at her side.
Norma Jean was born February 25, 1931, to Lawrence and Martha (Claeys) Olberding in Baileyville, Kansas. Norma Jean lived in the same home on Edward Street in Seneca for most of her life. She attended elementary and high school at Saints Peter &...
Betty Lou (Phillips) Kellenberger
Jun 17, 2024
Betty Lou (Phillips) Kellenberger, 93, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 17, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home Assisted Living in Sabetha, Kansas.
Betty was born on July 8, 1930, at Fairview, Kansas to Elery Joe Phillips and Thelma L. (Broderick) Phillips. Betty was the fifth child of eight children born to the Phillips, and she was the...
Harold Lloyd Cook, Jr.
Jun 6, 2024
Harold Lloyd Cook, Jr., 70, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on June 6, 2024, surrounded by friends.
Harold was born to Harold Cook, Sr., and Barbara (Philpot) Cook on September 8, 1953, in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Harold was a dedicated truck driver for Keim Transportation for an impressive 36 years, where his work ethic and commitment were deeply valued.
When Harold wasn't...
William "Billy" Robert Ralston
May 29, 2024
William “Billy” Robert Ralston, 41, of Topeka, Kansas died on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Topeka. Billy was born on September 10, 1982, to Robert Leon Ralston, Jr. and Felinda Suzanne (Cook) Ralston in Topeka, Kansas.
Billy is survived by his parents, Robert and Felinda Ralston of Topeka, Kansas; his sister, Tessie Mehalko of Buckner, Missouri; and his nephew, Taylor Mehalko...
James Harold Strathman
May 7, 2024
James Harold Strathman, 71, of Nortonville, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Village Villa in Nortonville.
James was born on February 12, 1953, to Benedict and Mary (Banks) Strathman in Sabetha, Kansas. He grew up in Sabetha and was raised in the Catholic faith. He attended Sabetha schools and graduated from Sabetha High School in 1971.
James worked...
Carol Niehues
May 23, 2024
Carol Niehues, 69, of Sabetha, Kansas, died on Thursday, May 23, 2024, surrounded by family and friends, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.
Carol was born on October 3, 1954, in Seneca, Kansas, the daughter of Jacob C. Krotzinger and Eva I. (Luginbill) Krotzinger. She graduated from Nemaha Valley High School in 1972. During high school, Carol worked at Bob’s...
Gay McClain
Dec 30, 2023
Alice Gay McClain, age 88, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on Saturday, December 30, 2023.
Gay was born on September 3, 1935, in Columbus, Kansas, to Duncan, Jr. and Ophel (Case) Cunningham, and grew up in Columbus, Kansas. She graduated from Columbus High School in 1953 and Pittsburg State University in...
Orin Leo Edelman
May 6, 2024
Orin Leo Edelman, 97, of Sabetha, Kansas passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.
Orin was born October 31, 1926, in Sabetha, Kansas to Alphia and Emma (Stahl) Edelman. He grew up on the family farm west of Berwick, Kansas. Orin graduated from the eighth grade from National 107.
Orin worked for Korber Farms...
Jamie Jean Herrmann-Niehues
Apr 27, 2024
Jamie Jean Herrmann-Niehues, 46, of Wichita, Kansas, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Jamie was born on December 4, 1977, in Sabetha, Kansas to Mark and Debbie (King) Herrmann. She attended Sabetha schools and graduated from Sabetha High School in the class of 1996. Jamie was employed for many years at Wilson Trailer Company in Sioux City, Iowa....
Keith M. Barrett
Apr 21, 2024
Keith Michael Barrett, 73, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at his home in Sabetha.
Keith was born on March 13, 1951, in Seneca, Kansas, to Garwood and Donice (Adams) Barrett. Keith grew up on the family farm and was a lifelong resident of Sabetha. During high school at Sabetha High, Keith was active in sports....
Gerald "Jerry" L. Sylvester
Apr 18, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Lester Sylvester, 73, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed into eternity on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.
Jerry was born on May 18, 1950, in Manhattan, Kansas to Lester and Gladys (Stadel) Sylvester. He began his early schooling in Keats, Kansas before transferring to school in Sabetha in 1965. He graduated from Sabetha High School with...
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