Obituaries
Treyton Maurice Hartsook
Dec 20, 2025
Treyton Maurice Hartsook, 18, of Olathe, Kansas, tragically lost his life while traveling with his family through the Oklahoma Panhandle on their way to California to celebrate Christmas with extended family. Their journey was suddenly and heartbreakingly interrupted when the vehicle they were traveling in was struck from behind by another vehicle, resulting in a devastating accident.
Funeral services will be...
Karen Johnson
Jan 21, 2026
Karen (Kloxin) Johnson, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home at Cedarhurst Assisted Living in Topeka, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy of love and quiet generosity.
Karen was born on February 3, 1940, in Marysville, Kansas, to William “Bill” and Martha (Geisler) Kloxin. She grew up in Marysville and attended Marysville High School, where she proudly twirled as a majorette....
Frances Kathryn "Kathie" Rueger
Jan 16, 2026
Frances Kathryn “Kathie” Rueger, 83, of Beattie, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, at Stratford Commons Memory Care in Overland Park, Kansas.
Kathie was born on October 11, 1942, in Marysville, Kansas, to Everett Whitten and Marthalene (Holman) Whitten. From an early age, Kathie displayed a deep love for music that would remain a defining part of her life....
James "Jim" V. Claeys
Jan 15, 2026
James “Jim” V. Claeys, age 81, of Marysville, Kansas, passed away on January 15, 2026, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.
A funeral service will be held in March at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church in Marysville. Burial will follow in the Marysville City Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established and will be designated at a later date. Contributions may be sent...
Darlene A. Lohse
Jan 12, 2026
Darlene Ann Lohse, 90, Marysville, passed away on January 12, 2026 at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln, NE.
Visitation was held from 1 to 9 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary, Thursday, January 15, 2026, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m.
A funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Friday, January 16, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Marysville. Rev. Philip...
Jerry "JB" Barnard
Jan 11, 2026
Jerald “Jerry” (JB) Barnard, age 98, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the Frankfort Community Care Home.
Jerry was born on May 7, 1927, in Cortland, Nebraska, to James and Valera Barnard. He attended Cortland High School and later enlisted in the United States Navy, serving from 1944 to 1946. He began his working career with Western Union and later...
Elaine Scheele
Jan 7, 2026
Gladys Elaine Scheele, age 96, of Marysville, Kansas, passed away on January 7, 2026, at Country Living in Marysville.
Visitation was held Sunday, January 11, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church in Marysville, with a rosary service following at 7:00 p.m.
The funeral service took place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 12, at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church...
Robert "Bob" J. Stallbaumer
Jan 7, 2026
Robert "Bob" J. Stallbaumer, age 78, of Frankfort, Kansas, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the Hanover Hospital, Hanover, Kansas.
A visitation was held on Monday, January 12, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Padden Funeral Chapel, Frankfort.
A rosary took place at 7 p.m., Monday, January 12, at Annunciation Catholic Church, Frankfort.
A funeral service took place at 11 a.m., Tuesday,...
Michael "Mike" J. Pacha
Jan 5, 2026
Michael “Mike” J. Pacha, age 88, of Marysville, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Blue Rapids, Kansas.
A visitation was held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary.
A rosary took place at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 9, at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church. A funeral service followed...
Shirley M. Frazier
Jan 3, 2026
Shirley M. Frazier, 94, of Marysville, Kansas, passed away on January 3, 2026, at Cambridge Place Senior Living in Marysville.
Visitation was held Sunday, January 11, from noon until 8:00 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville, with the family greeting friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. A funeral service was conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 12, also at Kinsley...
Ralph N. Wienck
Jan 1, 2026
Ralph N. Wienck, 78, of Marysville, Kansas, passed away on January 1, 2026, surrounded by his family at Cambridge Place Senior Living in Marysville.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, at the American Legion in Marysville.
Ralph was born on April 23, 1947, in Marysville, the son of Edgar and Darlene (Bargman)...
Betty J. Latta
Dec 31, 2025
Betty J. Latta, age 95, of Marysville, Kansas, passed away on December 31, 2025, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.
Visitation was held from noon to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, at Kinsley Mortuary, with the family present to receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
A funeral service took place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 5, at First Christian...
Darlene L. Moehlenbrink
Dec 30, 2025
Darlene L. Moehlenbrink, age 90, of Bremen, Kansas, passed away on December 30, 2025, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.
Visitation, with the family present, was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 5, at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville.
A funeral service was held 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6, at Immanuel Lutheran (Hermansberg) Lutheran Church. Pastor Albert Bader officiated....
Keith Flower
Dec 29, 2025
Keith Flower, age 63, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on December 29, 2025, at his home.
A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 3, at the Marysville City Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established and will be designated later. Contributions may be sent in care of Kinsley Mortuary, P.O. Box 147, Marysville, KS 66508.
Delbert F. Grefe
Dec 29, 2025
Delbert Frederick Grefe, 92, Hollenberg, KS, died December 29, 2025, at Cambridge Place in Marysville, KS.
Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Hanover Mortuary with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m.
A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Monday, January 5, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial followed in the church...
Michael A. Bruening
Dec 26, 2025
Michael A Bruening left us on December 26, 2025 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Eagles Club, 1530 Avenue “F,” Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Michael was born on October 19, 1964, in Crete, Nebraska, the son of Jerad and Emma Bruening. Michael graduated...
Larry Hagedorn
Dec 23, 2025
Larry Gene Hagedorn, 75, of Hanover, KS, passed December 23, 2025, at CHI Heart Hospital, Lincoln, NE.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 28 from 1 to 8 p.m. at the Hanover Mortuary. Family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m.
A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 29 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Bremen, KS. Pastor Albert Bader...
Dale W. Pralle
Dec 23, 2025
Dale Wayne Pralle, 70, of Bremen, Kansas, passed away on December 23, 2025, at the Washington County Hospital in Washington, Kansas, after a brief struggle with pancreatic cancer.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, at the Hanover Mortuary.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 31, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, northeast...
Sharon L. Seematter
Dec 19, 2025
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Sharon (Leupold) Seematter, who peacefully entered eternal rest on December 19, 2025, at the age of 77.
Visitation will be held on January 9, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Padden Funeral Chapel in Frankfort, KS.
A rosary will be held at 7 p.m., January 9, at Annunciation Catholic Church,...
Wilbur "Butch" F. Bruna
Dec 19, 2025
Wilbur “Butch” F. Bruna, 98, of Hanover, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Hanover Hospital in Hanover.
Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 22, at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church in Marysville, with a rosary service beginning at 7:00 p.m.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 23, at St. Gregory’s...


