Obituaries
Patrice K. Kenderdine
Jul 26, 2025
Patrice K. Kenderdine, age 86, of Vermillion, KS, passed away on July 26, 2025, at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS.
The family will receive friends at visitation on Friday, August 1, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Padden Funeral Chapel in Frankfort.
A funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 2,...
Fred Cohorst
Jul 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Fred Cohorst
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Fred Cohorst, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who passed away on July 23, 2025, at the age of 78.
A time to visit and tell stories and share memories, will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, at the Marysville American Legion. A private burial...
Rita Mae (Lueking) Kramer
Jul 18, 2025
Rita Mae (Lueking) Kramer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at the age of 89. Born March 6, 1936, in Axtell, Kansas, Rita lived a life filled with love, kindness, and dedication to her family and lifelong Lillis community.
Rita was the daughter of Joseph and Augusta “Mary” Lueking. She married Elmer Boeckman on...
Luke Oldehoeft
Jul 16, 2025
Luke M. Oldehoeft, age 31, of Paradise, Texas, formerly of Marshall County, Kansas, passed away on July 16, 2025, in Paradise, Texas.
Visitation was held on Friday, July 25, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville.
A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, at Memorial Presbyterian Church in Marysville, with Pastor Shannon Borgman officiated....
Larry Dean Nugent
Jul 4, 2025
Larry Dean Nugent, age 76, of Blue Rapids, KS, passed away on July 4, 2025, at Bryan West in Lincoln, NE, following complications after a stroke.
A service will be held at 11:00 a.m., August 2nd, at the Blue Rapids Community Center.
Larry was born on November 26, 1948, in Blue Rapids to Charles and Irma (Rigel) Nugent. He grew up in...
Pam A. Slifer
Jun 26, 2025
Pam A. Slifer, 66, of Frankfort, KS, passed away on June 26, 2025, at her home.
Private funeral and burial services were held. The pallbearers were Drake Slifer, Trent Sokolik, David Burton, Gary Engelken, Lance Ross, and Adam Slifer.
Pam was born on December 16, 1958, in Honolulu, Hawaii. On February 14, 1997, she was united in marriage to Randy Slifer in...
Margaret Carlene Grieshaber
Jun 11, 2025
Margaret Carlene Grieshaber, age 97, of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
A graveside service was held at St. Gregory's Catholic Cemetery on Friday, June 20, at 9:30 a.m., with Fr. Quentin Schmitz officiating.
Margaret graduated from Marysville High School in Marysville, KS, and attended St. Mary's College in Leavenworth, KS....
Joseph "Joe" W. Holmes
Jun 10, 2025
Joseph “Joe” W. Holmes 79, Blue Rapids, KS, died June 10, 2025, at Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation, Blue Rapids, KS
A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, at United Presbyterian Church in Blue Rapids, KS. Pastor Alice King and Pastor Shannon Borgman officiated. The organist was Jane Pope and the hymn chosen was "I'll Fly Away."
A...
Bonnie M. Rasmussen
Jun 8, 2025
Bonnie Mae Rasmussen, 81, of Frankfort, Kansas, passed away on June 8, 2025, of pancreatic cancer complications.
Born on September 16, 1943, in Frankfort to Jonathan Clayton and Etta Mae (Warnica) Parthemer, Bonnie was the eldest of six children and is lovingly remembered by her siblings: Nancy Ricklefs of Kansas City, and Jerry Parthemer (Lana), Joe Parthemer (Marty), Don Parthemer (Suzy),...
Pauline S. Fincham
Jun 5, 2025
Pauline S. Fincham, 98, of Gladstone, MO, passed away on June 5, 2025, at Northcare Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.
A graveside funeral was held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 21, at the Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, south of Axtell. Pastor Jeff Swanson officiated.
On February 13, 1927, Pauline was born to Martin and Ada (Bowman) Samuelson in Vliets, KS. She...
Donna L. Coufal
Jun 3, 2025
Donna L. Coufal, 79, of Hanover, KS, passed away on June 3, 2025, at the Hanover Hospital.
Visitation was held Monday, June 9, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Hanover Mortuary. A rosary service followed at 7:00 p.m. at St. John's Catholic School Gym in Hanover.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 10, at St. John's...
Ronald "Ron" Dee Layman
May 28, 2025
Ronald "Ron" Dee Layman, aged 85, of Marysville, KS, passed away on May 28, 2025, at his home.
A funeral service was held at 6 p.m., Sunday, June 1, at Kinsley Mortuary. Visitation took place one hour prior to the service. The family was present to receive friends.
Pastor Doug Delhay officiated the service. The musicians were Bryan and Ashley Kracht, and...
Lona Dittmar
May 25, 2025
Lona A. Dittmar, age 75, of Marysville, Kansas, passed away on May 25, 2025, at Cambridge Place in Marysville.
A Celebration of Life was held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 29, at Memorial Presbyterian Church in Marysville. Pastor Shannon Borgman and Alice King officiated. The organist was Greg Marples and hymns included "Amazing Grace", and "Though I May Speak with Bravest...
Ethan E. Samuelson
May 20, 2025
Ethan Everett Samuelson, 35, Marysville, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at his home.
A visitation was held Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary, with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m.
A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at St. Gregory's Catholic Church in Marysville. Father Quentin...
Larry A. Swanson
May 20, 2025
Larry Allen Swanson, age 75, of Frankfort, Kansas, passed away on May 20, 2025, at the Frankfort Community Care Home.
A visitation was held on Thursday, May 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Padden Funeral Chapel in Frankfort. The family was present to receive friends.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 30, at Salem Lutheran Church, south...
Irene Marie Kurtz
May 17, 2025
Irene M. Kurtz, age 97, of Blaine, Kansas, passed away on May 17, 2025, at the Onaga Health and Rehab in Onaga, Kansas.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 20, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Padden Funeral Chapel in Frankfort. A funeral service took place at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, at Padden Funeral Chapel. Pastor Adam Borgman officiated....
Wanda Kay Ivan
May 14, 2025
Wanda Kay Ivan, 80, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at the Good Samaritan in Beatrice, NE.
FUNERAL SERVICES ARE PENDING
Wanda was born to Samuel and Edna (Uphold) Ivan in Star City, WV on June 29, 1944. In 1962, she graduated from Seaman High School in Topeka. After school she became a Kelly girl and did office work until her retirement.
She...
Kenneth "Kenny" L. Crome
May 9, 2025
Kenneth "Kenny" L. Crome, 87, of Marysville, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at Cambridge Place in Marysville.
Visitation took place on Tuesday, May 13, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kinsley Mortuary, with the family receiving friends from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
A funeral service celebrating Kenny's life was held on Wednesday, May 14, at 10:00 AM...
Kathryn Hatfield
May 8, 2025
Mary Kathryn Hatfield, age 78, of Marysville, Kansas, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
A visitation was held on Friday, May 16, from Noon until 2 p.m. at the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Marysville. A funeral service followed at 2 p.m., officiated by Pastor Peter Rockhold. Musical tributes were provided by Deb Bruna and Sara...
Janice R. Holthaus
May 7, 2025
Janice R. Holthaus, 83, of Beattie, KS, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 7, 2025, at University of Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, NE.
Visitation took place on Sunday, May 11, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary. A rosary service was held later that evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Malachy’s Catholic Church in Beattie.
The Mass of Christian Burial was...
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