Obituaries
Peggy Rae Howerton
Aug 30, 2026
Peggy Rae (Scott) Howerton of Alta Vista passed away on August 30, 2026, at age 75, in Manhattan, KS. She was born December 27, 1950, to Clyde and H. Belle Scott, who lived and farmed in Delavan, KS.
She attended grade school first in Delavan and later in Wilsey, KS. She was active in the 4-H program throughout her childhood and...
Judy Yvonne Evans
Aug 29, 2026
Judy Yvonne Evans died August 29, 2026 at Diversicare. She was 82.
She was born October 26, 1943, at Topeka to Harold and June (Jackson) Bowser. The family moved frequently since her father was a heavy equipment operator. While living in Loveland, Colorado, she left school early to help support the family because her father was injured and unable to work...
Jeff Woodall
Aug 26, 2026
Jeffrey Wayne Woodall passed away August 26, 2026 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on February 3, 1951, in Tampa, Florida, to Dwight and Wanda Dobson Woodall.
Jeff grew up in a military family which involved a number of moves. His youth was filled with various activities including being a member of Boy Scouts and achieving an...
Nancy Landon Kassebaum
Aug 21, 2026
Nancy Josephine Landon was born on July 29, 1932 to Alfred Mossman Landon and Theo Cobb Landon in Topeka, Kansas. She lived her early years in the Potwin neighborhood, attending Potwin Elementary School and spending many happy days with her brother, Jack, playing on the sandbars of the Kaw River and adventuring around Gage Park. Together with lifelong friend Betty...
Helen L. Jensen
Aug 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Helen Lydia Jensen, who departed from this world peacefully and comfortably in her sleep on August 20, 2026. Helen was born on August 10, 1943, in the small town of Bushong, Kansas, to her parents, Elmer and Ella Schlesener.
Helen was known for her kindness and generosity that touched the hearts...
Joan Gail Price
Aug 17, 2026
Our sister in Christ, Joan Price, left this earth to be with the Lord on August 17th, 2026. Joan was born on August 8th, 1938, to Harold and Hilda Sullivan (Warnecke). They lived a modest life in Mitchell, IL. Harold worked for a corporate gas company, and Hilda was a homemaker. Joan had two brothers, Harold Jr. and Jim Sullivan....
Anna Lucille Ten Eyck
Aug 14, 2026
Anna Lucille (Gatewood) TenEyck
Many people knew her as Lucille. Lucille was born on August 25, 1940, in Council Grove, Kansas to Lee and Zelma Gatewood. Growing up she moved around a lot due to the fact her father worked in the oil fields. She was the oldest of her siblings. Lucille graduated in 1959 at Douglass High School near Wichita,...
Susan Jane Broadhurst
Aug 14, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mom.
It is with heavy hearts and so much love that we say goodbye to our mom, a woman whose strength, style, laughter, and love for her family filled every room she entered.
Mom lived her life with a smile on her face and usually a little sparkle in her outfit. She believed in dressing well, pressing your...
John Radford Wilson
Aug 12, 2026
John Radford Wilson was born on July 6th, 1935, to Leslie and Waneta (Christian) Wilson. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the air force in 1954 and was stationed in Texas.
While he was there, he met the love of his life, Nelda Waller. They eloped in New Mexico on June 24th, 1957. Once he was discharged, they moved back...
Katherine Bell Otte
Aug 1, 2026
Katherine Bell Bishoff Otte, the second daughter of Augustus Richard Bishoff and Vida Mary Strange Bishoff was born on July 23, 1928, at Lake City, Kansas.
They moved to rural Chase County in the fall of 1929.
She attended Pleasant Valley grade school, which was a one room school and took summer classes at Emporia Teachers College.
She was baptized by immersion in...
Jeffrey Lane McDiffett
Jul 25, 2026
Jeffrey Lane McDiffett, 75, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 25, 2026. He was an amazing father, "Papa," brother, friend, and neighbor. He will be deeply missed.
Jeff was born in Junction City, Kansas on May 29, 1951 to Kenneth and Virginia McDiffett of Alta Vista. He graduated from Alta Vista High School in 1969 where...
Connie Ralph
Jul 22, 2026
Connie L Ralph, 75 , of Waverly, Kansas, went to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family.
Connie was born on January 24, 1951, in Middletown, OH to Fred and Juanita (Spencer) Olinger. Connie, along with her family, moved to Council Grove in 1973. She was a water treatment operator for the city of...
Burl Gross
Jul 12, 2026
Burl Gross 78 died July 12, 2026 at the Chase County Care and Rehab in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. He was born on October 1, 1947 in Middletown, Ohio to Orphus Gross and Marie (Walker) Gross.
He was employed at Rex Materials and worked on the assembly line.
Burl was married to Catrina and later divorced.
He served in the military with the Army.
Those...
Leland Wayne Viar
Jul 9, 2026
Leland Wayne Viar, 83, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026.
Leland was born on August 7, 1942, in Council Grove, Kansas, to Taylor Viar and Margaret (Linn) Viar.
He attended school in Dunlap, Kansas, from first grade through high school. After graduating, he attended Emporia State University for a short time before joining the United States Army,...
Gerald E Rankin
Jul 6, 2026
Gerald Earl Rankin, born January 7, 1949, went to be with Jesus on July 6, 2026.
Gerald was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Gerald Paul Rankin and Gloria Ann Rupp., the eldest of five children. Gerald grew up in Detroit and loved music and baseball.
Gerald met the love of his life, Lorna Kay DeRosia, when he was a senior in high...
Darrel Nielsen
Jul 2, 2026
Darrel Herman Nielsen,74, of Dunlap, Kansas, passed away July 2, 2026, at the Morris County Hospital. He was born to Dale and Frances Nielsen on May 6, 1952.
He grew up in Dunlap going to school and learning his love for farming from his father. He was a farmer and trucker. He then worked for William’s Fertilizer for a long period...
Karli Olson
Jun 23, 2026
Karli Elizabeth Olson was called to heaven by Almighty God on June 23, 2026. Karli was born to Douglas and Judith (Brunner) Sletmoen in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on January 7, 1970. She was raised in the community of Cormorant. From her earliest days, Doug and Judi taught Karli to know, love, and serve the risen Lord Jesus Christ.
Karli attended Audubon...
Thomas E. Alexander
May 25, 2026
Thomas Ernest Alexander was born December 4, 1945, in Emporia, Kansas to Robert and Georgie (Bolen) Alexander. He grew up on old Highway 4 where his family homesteaded and was raised as a ranch and farm hand during his youth. He was very involved in youth rodeos all over the country and was a natural when it came to athletics....
Daryl Wayne Lee
May 24, 2026
Daryl Wayne Lee, 74, of White City, passed away on May 24, 2026 at Via Christi Village in Manhattan, Kansas, after a long illness.
Daryl was born on December 11, 1951, in Council, Kansas, to Keith and Jessie “Joyce” Lee. He was the oldest of the “L ee boys,” growing up alongside his brothers Jim, Doyle, Danny, and Doug.
A proud graduate...
Linda Price
May 9, 2026
Linda Verlene (Shearer) Price, born on March 29, 1949, in the charming town of Council Grove, Kansas, peacefully passed away at home on May 9, 2026. Linda was a beacon of light and warmth to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her journey through life was one marked by love, laughter, and an unyielding devotion to those she...
