Obituaries

Walden Silva

Walden Silva

Jun 28, 2025

Services are pending.

Cuyler McAtee

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

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 was76 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 a...

Michael Lee Adams

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

George William Shellenberger

George William Shellenberger

May 18, 2025

George William Shellenberger, a man of remarkable intellect, compassion, and dedication, passed away on May 18, 2025, at Diversicare of Council Grove, Kansas, just one week shy of his 86th birthday. Born on May 26, 1939, in the family home on his grandparents' ranch in Agnes City Township, Lyon County, Kansas, George was the beloved son of Virgil R. Shellenberger...

Robert LeRoy Clark

Robert LeRoy Clark

May 14, 2025

Robert (Bob) LeRoy Clark was born on June 8, 1950, at Newman Hospital in Emporia, KS. He was the second oldest of eight siblings. Jerry Clark of Eureka and Linda Galbreath of Michigan are the only two remaining.

Bob married Linda Thornton October 24, 1968 in Emporia. Together they had three children; Kent LeRoy Clark, Annette Renee Barr, and Savanah Rae...

Alvin Stone

Alvin Stone

May 4, 2025

Fredrick Alvin Stone, 82 years of age of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, May 4, 2025.

He was born on January 20, 1943, in Parkerville, Kansas to George and Marjorie (Roberts) Stone.

Alvin married the love of his life, Carla Good in 1965. They resided in Council Grove where they raised 3 daughters and Alvin worked various...

Davy Lee Picolet

Davy Lee Picolet

May 3, 2025

Davy Lee Picolet, of Tecumseh, formerly of Council Grove, Kansas passed away on Saturday May 3rd, 2025. He was born December 1, 1942, in Dwight, KS, the son of David and Ethel (Iseli) Picolet.After graduating high school in 1960 Davy completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio and was in the Air Force in flight simulation...

Beverly Stevenson

Beverly Stevenson

Apr 13, 2025

Beverly Ann Stevenson, 88, of Council Grove, Kansas passed away April 13, 2025, at Council Grove Assisted Living.

She was born January 5, 1937, the daughter of Donald and Myrtle (Lewis) Dains in Americus, Kansas. She married Jerry Dean Stevenson on September 1, 1956. They had 2 children, Sandra and Sky.

Beverly enjoyed cooking, gardening and crocheting. She loved spending time with...

Willard "Bill" Hooper

Willard "Bill" Hooper

Apr 11, 2025

Willard “Bill” G. Hooper, age 76, of Council Grove, died April 11, 2025, after a few years of declining health. He hopes to find his beloved little dog Licky in the next life.

Bill leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Reta Hooper; his daughter Heidi (Michael) Stone and son Michael (Jody) Hooper, from his first marriage to Donna (Brooks) Doyle....

Olivia Moore

Olivia Moore

Apr 11, 2025

Olivia (Medina) Moore, 83, went home to God on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS with her children by her side. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother to many, special aunt, dedicated teacher, and a caring sister. A Community Memorial Visitation will take place Tuesday, April 22, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at...

Christopher Hans Bowen

Christopher Hans Bowen

Apr 4, 2025

Christopher (Chris) Hans Bowen, 61, of Council Grove, passed away peacefully Friday, April 4, 2025, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by loved ones. Chris was born September 14, 1963 to Charles and Darlene (Baumann) Bowen in Wamego, Kansas. He spent the first years of his life growing up in Eskridge, Kansas before moving to Council Grove in...

Henry Richard Wessel

Henry Richard Wessel

Mar 20, 2025

Henry Richard Wessel passed away peacefully March 20, 2025, at Morris County Hospital at the age of 94.

Henry was born July 2, 1930, in Emporia, KS to Henry D. and Elvira (Williams) Wessel. He graduated from Council Grove High School in 1948. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served 4 years. Henry was on 1 of...

Denver Ray Oliver

Denver Ray Oliver

Mar 1, 2025

Denver Ray Oliver passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Ray, as he liked to be named, was born on October 28th, 1933 in Richwoods, MO. Ray was the son of the late John Oliver and Francis Gerling. During his childhood, Ray was raised by Francis Gerling, his mother, and Roy Gerling residing in St. Louis, MO, area.

At the age...

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