Obituaries

William "Billy" Robert Ralston

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Alexander "Alex" J. Moore

Alexander "Alex" J. Moore

Apr 11, 2024

Alexander “Alex” J. Moore, 40, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, after a battle with mental illness. 

Alex was born on November 24, 1983, to Alfred Moore, Jr., and Denise (Baker) Moore in Topeka, Kansas.  After graduating from Sabetha High School in 2002, he studied Psychology and Safety and Human Factors at Highland Community College and Pittsburg...

Sharon K. Gruber

Sharon K. Gruber

Apr 9, 2024

Sharon K. Gruber, 77, of Hiawatha, Kansas and formerly of Morrill, Kansas, passed through heaven’s gates on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, Kansas with her family by her side.

Sharon (Steele) Gruber was born on July 21, 1946, to Robert and Gloria (Gaston) Steele in Sabetha.  She grew up in the Morrill community and was...

Brent Joseph Meyer

Brent Joseph Meyer

Apr 7, 2024

Brent Joseph Meyer, 64, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the Sabetha Community Hospital.

Brent was born on August 4, 1959, to Velmer and Vila (Strahm) Meyer in Sabetha. Brent grew up and lived in Sabetha his entire life.  During high school, Brent was actively involved in the FFA chapter, and graduated from Sabetha High School...

Robin Rexford Figgs

Robin Rexford Figgs

Mar 30, 2024

Robin Rexford Figgs, 63, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his home in Topeka.

Robin was born on January 7, 1961, to Irwin and Leona (McConnaughhay) Figgs in Garnett, Kansas.   Robin grew up and attended school in Sabetha, Kansas, and he graduated from Sabetha High School in 1979.  After graduation, Robin attended college at Kansas...

Leona Irene Wikle

Leona Irene Wikle

Feb 22, 2024

Leona Irene (Dornes) Wikle, 97, of Sabetha, Kansas passed away on February 22, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home.  Leona was born on June 5, 1926, to Henry and Emily (Martensen) Dornes on their family farm by Oneida, Kansas.  She attended the country school Pleasant Valley by Sycamore Springs until the 8th grade when she graduated and began to work...

Joyce L. Hutton

Joyce L. Hutton

Mar 29, 2024

Joyce L. Hutton, 94, of Sabetha, Kansas, died on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.  She was the daughter of Frank J. and Elizabeth (Smith) Kennedy (Lambelet), and was born on October 26, 1929, on a ranch in Custer County north of Oconto, Nebraska. The family moved to Breckenridge, Colorado, and then to Brock, Nebraska,...

Vera Louise McKenney

Vera Louise McKenney

Apr 1, 2024

Vera Louise (Creutzmeyer) McKenney, 82, of Sabetha, Kansas died on Monday, April 1, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.  

Vera was born on March 19, 1942, in Horton, Kansas, the daughter of Louis Carl Creutzmeyer and Rose Mary (Berneking) Creutzmeyer.  Vera attended grade school in New Malden, a rural one room schoolhouse outside of Horton.  She graduated from Atchison...

Faye Weyer

Faye Weyer

Mar 19, 2024

Verda Faye (Most) Weyer, 93, of Centralia, Kansas, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.

Faye was born on November 21, 1930, on the family farm south of Baileyville, Kansas, to Ralph and Fonda (Davidson) Most, which was the same farm where her mother was born.  Faye attended school in a one room country school....

Sue Ann (Wertenberger) Jackman

Sue Ann (Wertenberger) Jackman

Mar 9, 2024

Sue Ann (Wertenberger) Jackman, 80, of Sabetha, Kansas went into the arms of the Lord, on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Sabetha Community Hospital in Sabetha.

Sue Ann was born in Clay Center, Kansas, on March 18, 1943, the daughter of Kirt Phillip Wertenberger and Florence May “Flossie” (Williams) Wertenberger.  She was the oldest of four children.  Sue Ann graduated...

Gay McClain

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...

Marjorie Howard (McNees) Hallier

Marjorie Howard (McNees) Hallier

Feb 23, 2024

Marjorie Howard (McNees) Hallier, 99, of Centralia, Kansas, died on Friday, February 23, 2024, at the Eastridge Nursing Facility in Centralia and went home to be with Jesus.  

Marjorie was born to Howard McNees and Claudia Jewell (Trammel) McNees on April 12, 1924. Marjorie, her brother, Gerald, and her sister, Lucille, were raised by their beloved mother.  As a child,...

Lyle Harold Broxterman

Lyle Harold Broxterman

Feb 23, 2024

Lyle Harold Broxterman, 71, of Fairview, Kansas passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by his family.

Lyle was born to Leonard "Bud" and Evelyn "Betty" (Mitchell) Broxterman on August 25, 1952, in Axtell, Kansas.  Lyle was one of eight children born to this union.

Lyle graduated from B&B High School in Baileyville, Kansas...

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