Obituaries
Vera Mae Budd
Sep 12, 2025
Vera Mae Budd, age 94, passed away Sept. 12, 2025, at Diversicare of Council Grove. She was born on January 5, 1931, in Alta Vista, Kansas and raised in the Chalk area.
Vera worked at Salvation Army, IBP and at the Chase County Elementary School. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, traveling with Robbie, and her animals. She loved spending time with her...
John Conrad Hertlein
Sep 11, 2025
John Conrad Hertlein was born in rural Wilsey on December 25, 1938, to Ray and Lucy (Greer) Hertlein. His cousin (Eleanor Hertlein Philips Muller) often said he caused the Hertlein family Christmas dinner to be late—since they couldn’t eat without Aunt Mildred, who helped welcome him into the world.
John passed away on September 11, 2025, at KU Medical Center, surrounded...
Brody Mitchell Wingert
Aug 27, 2025
Brody Mitchell Wingert passed away August 27, 2025. He was born May 5, 2009, in Las Vegas, NV.
Brody was a loyal friend that was always there to share his smile and to make you laugh. He was an avid gamer participating in Esports at school, Dungeons & Dragons groups both at school and in the community and was a member...
Michael William Tischhauser
Aug 5, 2025
Michael William Tischhauser age 68 passed away peacefully at home in Council Grove August 5, 2025. Born September 11, 1956 son of Wilmer Christian Tischhauser, Wilsey and Verna Marie White, White City.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents and brother Marvin. He is survived by his wife Beverly Ann (Ward) Tischhauser of Council Grove; three children: Caryl Hale (Aaron...
Lola Phillips
Aug 4, 2025
Lola L. Phillips began her 88-year journey in life on January 9, 1937 and passed quietly in Morris County Hospital on August 4, 2025. She was the daughter of Elmer and Opal Belt born in Council Grove, Kansas. She had twelve siblings, Ethel, Lorenzo, Elmer (Jack) Francis, Stella, Walter, Iila Mae, Freda, Ella Nadine, Erma, Mary Josephine, Johnie, and George.
Lola...
Joyce Hutter
Aug 1, 2025
Merry Joyce Allison Wood Hutter August 26, 1943 – August 1, 2025
Merry Joyce Allison Wood Hutter, a woman of deep creativity, compassion, and faith, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, just shy of her 82nd birthday.
Joyce was born on August 26, 1943, in Augusta, Kansas. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend, teacher, and artist whose effervescent spirit...
Mark David Moore
Jul 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Mark David Moore. Husband, father, grandfather and friend, Mark is remembered for his kind heart, giving nature, his love for the outdoors, and his devotion to loved ones.
Mark was born on December 21, 1958 in Fairbury, Nebraska to Ronald D. Moore and Janet M. Hosler (née Sjogren). He spent his...
Donna Carol Doyle
Jul 15, 2025
Donna C. Brooks Doyle, long-time resident of Council Grove, passed away at Newman Regional Hospital on July 15, 2025.
She was born October 9, 1952, in Fort Smth, AR, the daughter of Donald and Gertie (Musgrove) Brooks.
She is survived by her daughter Heidi Stone (Michael), and son Michael Hooper (Jodi); grandchildren: Antony, Clayton, Hailey, Ireland, Samantha, Cameron, and Tori; 7 great-grandchildren;...
Judy Kay Hawkins
Jul 14, 2025
Judy Smith was born on October 30, 1957, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Lucille Mary Reinsch Smith, a homemaker, and Donald Richmond Smith, Maintenance Manager at Cushman Motor. She was a beloved daughter who grew up in a loving home and was a lifelong member of St. Patrick Catholic Church (Havelock), attending alongside her parents.
Judy's early education began at St. Patrick's...
Walden Silva
Jun 28, 2025
Walden Silva, 92 passed away at his home in Council Grove, Kansas surrounded by family on June 28, 2025. He was born March 29, 1933 in Manhattan, Kansas to Gavina (Escobar) and Emmett Silva.
He grew up with sisters Carmen (Mickey), Margaret, Emma, and brothers Ray, David & Frank.
He was the devoted and loving husband to Mary Louise (Madrigal), his wife...
Cuyler McAtee
Jun 28, 2025
Cuyler R. McAtee, age 76, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away on June 28, 2025, at Diversicare of Council Grove.
Born on December 15, 1948, in Council Grove to Ralph and Naomi (Nichols) McAtee, Cuyler was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Council Grove High School in 1967 and went on to attend Iowa Technical Institute.
In 1971, Cuyler...
Billy Vaughn Hayes
Jun 23, 2025
Billy Vaughn Hayes, lovingly known as "BV" by his family, passed away on June 23, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He was 76 years old.
Born on September 24, 1948, in Emporia, Kansas, Billy lived a life marked by quiet strength, a strong sense of duty, and deep commitment to those he loved. He honorably served as...
Michael Lee Adams
Jun 19, 2025
Michael Lee Adams, age 75, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Olathe Medical Center.
Mike was born January 24, 1950, in Council Grove, Kansas, to Jack and Una (Shellenberger) Adams. He spent most of his childhood in Council Grove, with a brief three-year stay in Leoti, KS. He attended the 4 Mile School for...
Pamela Sue Yadon
Jun 14, 2025
Pamela Sue Yadon, 57, of Council Grove, Kansas passed away on June 14, 2025.
She was born on July 9, 1968.
Pam is survived by her daughters: Alissa and James Schultz, Kelsey Siegrist, Cassidy and Cory Kelly; her 8 nieces and nephews; and her 3 grandsons.
She was proceeded in death by her husband Glen Yadon; mother Mary Orton; father, sisters Linda Bennett,...
Carol E. Lee
Jun 13, 2025
Carol Elaine Lee, 76, of Emporia, formerly of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
Born in Emporia on September 5, 1948, to Chester and Irma Irene (Irmarene) Miller, Carol was a proud graduate of Americus High School, Class of 1966. That same year, she completed a Dental Assisting program at Flint...
Stephen M. Lee
Jun 1, 2025
Stephen "Steve" M. Lee, 77, died on June 1, 2025, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 24, 1948, in Council Grove to John and Rose (Wodke) Lee.
He graduated from Wilsey High School in 1966. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force, where he served six years in various parts...
Anna Mae Robidou
May 20, 2025
Anna Mae Robidou, 95 of Dwight, entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. She was the firstborn daughter of John and Hildreth (Grove) Massey on Tuesday, January 7, 1930, in Chaulk, KS.
Anna Mae married Charles William Robidou on Monday, February 18, 1946, in Alma, KS. Three children were born to their union: Rita Mae Peters, Beverly Ann...
Kurtis Talon Glessner
May 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kurtis Talon Glessner, 39, of Alta Vista, on May 19, 2025. Kurtis was born on December 24, 1985, to Grant L. Glessner and Regina Tyler. He grew up heavily involved in sports and 4-H, where his love for ranching and farming grew. Kurtis followed in his father's footsteps and made...
William George Clark
May 19, 2025
William “Bill” George Clark, 82 years of age, rural Alta Vista left this world on Monday, May 19th, in his home surrounded by his daughters and wife.
Bill was born July 11, 1942, to George and Beulah Garanson Clark. He attended Alta Vista school and graduated in 1961. He attended Pittsburg State and graduated with a degree in Auto Mechanics. Bill...
