Obituaries

 

Donald "Don" W. Stenglemeier

Donald "Don" W. Stenglemeier

Feb 9, 2025

Donald "Don" W. Stenglemeier, 89, of Marysville, KS, died February 9, 2025, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.

Private family services will be held at a later date. 

Don was born March 28, 1935, at Bremen, KS, son of Albert and Helen (Duever) Stenglemeier.

On May 12, 1963, he married Leanna Poppen.  She survives.

Kinsley Mortuary in charge of arrangements.

Gilbert Grant Griffee

Gilbert Grant Griffee

Feb 7, 2025

Gilbert Grant Griffee, aged 95, of Marysville, Kansas, peacefully passed away on February 7, 2025, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.

Gilbert’s life and legacy was celebrated during a visitation on Sunday, February 9, from noon to 4 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary, with the family welcoming friends from noon to 2 p.m. 

A funeral service in honor of Gilbert was held at...

Mary Catherine White

Mary Catherine White

Feb 6, 2025

Mary Catherine White, 86, Hanover, KS, died Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the Hanover Hospital.

Visitation was held from noon until 5 p.m. Thursday, February 13, at the Hanover Mortuary with a rosary service following at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hanover.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 14, at St. John’s Catholic Church....

Norbert F. Bramlage

Norbert F. Bramlage

Feb 3, 2025

Norbert F. Bramlage, 95, Frankfort, passed away February 3, 2025, at his home.

A visitation was held on Friday, February 7, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Padden Funeral Chapel in Frankfort.

A rosary service was held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 8, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Frankfort, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m.  Father Anthony Chendumalli...

Murlynn "Mert" D. Ott

Murlynn "Mert" D. Ott

Jan 27, 2025

Murlynn "Mert" Dean Ott, 94, of Marysville, KS, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice Facility in Manhattan, KS.

A visitation was held on Friday, January 31, from 4-8 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville, where the family warmly welcomed friends from 5-7 p.m.

Private burial was held in the Marysville City Cemetery.

He was born February 22, 1930,...

Thomas R. "Tom" Harrison

Thomas R. "Tom" Harrison

Jan 25, 2025

Thomas R. "Tom" Harrison, age 83, of Marysville, passed away on January 25, 2025, at his home.

Tom was born on January 23, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA to Thomas W. and Mabel (Rangnow) Harrison.  In 1964, Tom joined the Air Force.  He was stationed in Vietnam, Germany, and several places stateside during his service.  Tom was most proud of his Explosive...

Judy Schroller

Judy Schroller

Jan 25, 2025

Judy Schroller, 81, of Marysville, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on January 25, 2025.

In remembrance of Judy, a visitation was held on Thursday, January 30, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville. Following the visitation, a rosary service took place at 7:00 p.m. on the same day at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, also in Marysville.

A...

Darlene M. Frerking

Darlene M. Frerking

Jan 17, 2025

Darlene Mae Frerking, aged 83, of Marysville, Kansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 17, 2025, at the Washington County Hospital.

A visitation was held on Thursday, January 23, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville, and the family received friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

A funeral service celebrating her life...

Pamela K. Stohs

Pamela K. Stohs

Jan 3, 2025

Pamela K. Stohs, 73, of Marysville, died January 3, 2025, at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca.

Private family services were held. 

Pam was born on June 19, 1951, along with her twin brother, Stan, in Marysville to Harvey and Norma (Maendele) Busch. She grew up in Marysville and graduated from Marysville High School. Pam took several college courses through Highland...

Bernice A. Hellmer

Bernice A. Hellmer

Jan 3, 2025

Bernice A. Hellmer, aged 86, of rural Marysville, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, at Cambridge Place in Marysville.

To honor her memory, her family held a visitation on Thursday, January 9, from 2-8 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary, with a special time for friends and family from 5-7 p.m. 

A funeral service celebrating Bernice's life was held on Friday, January 10,...

Randy D. Jones

Randy D. Jones

Jan 1, 2025

Randy D. Jones, age 62, of Marysville, Kansas, passed away on January 1, 2025 surrounded by family.

He was born on September 18, 1962, in Seneca, Kansas. Randy was the son of Robert and Shirley (Ellis) Jones. He graduated from Frankfort High School in 1980. Following his graduation, Randy dedicated over 40 years to Bruce's Body Shop in Marysville, and also...

Joan L. Spunaugle

Joan L. Spunaugle

Dec 31, 2024

Joan L. Spunaugle, 93, of Frankfort, KS, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Country Living in Marysville, KS. 

Visitation was on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Padden Funeral Chapel in Frankfort. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 4 at the United Methodist Church...

Barbara J. Forst

Barbara J. Forst

Dec 29, 2024

Barbara J. Forst, age 75, of Frankfort, KS, passed away on December 29, 2024, at Community Hospital Onaga.

Visitation was held from Noon to 4 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2025, at Padden Funeral Chapel in Frankfort.  

A rosary was held at 7 p.m., Friday, January 10, at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Blaine, KS.

A funeral service was held at 10 a.m.,...

Eleanor "Jane" Zimmerman

Eleanor "Jane" Zimmerman

Dec 28, 2024

Eleanor Jane Zimmerman, aged 80, peacefully passed away on December 28, 2024, at Cambridge Place in Marysville, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Visitation took place on Friday, January 3, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 4, at...

Frank Nicholas Meerian

Frank Nicholas Meerian

Dec 27, 2024

Frank Nicholas Meerian, aged 58, formerly of Hanover, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas.

A visitation was held on Thursday, January 2, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville. The rosary service took place on Friday, January 3, at 9:30 a.m. at St....

Opal Tobin

Opal Tobin

Dec 25, 2024

Opal Tobin, 83, of Marysville, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2024, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.

A visitation was held on Sunday, December 29, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary. A funeral service followed on Monday, December 30, at 10 a.m. at the mortuary, officiated by Pastor Shannon Borgman.

The pallbearers were Jim Lange, Dennis L'Ecuyer, Doug...

Kirk Bradford

Kirk Bradford

Dec 23, 2024

Kirk Charles Bradford, 71, of Marysville, Kansas, passed away on December 23, 2024, at the Nebraska Heart Institute in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Visitation took place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on January 10, 2025, at St. Gregory's Catholic Church in Marysville, followed by a rosary service at 6:30 p.m. The funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025,...

Marcella Rieth

Marcella Rieth

Dec 20, 2024

Marcella Loretta Rieth, 85, of Hanover, Kansas, passed away peacefully at the Hanover Hospital on December 20, 2024. She was born in rural Hanover on October 17, 1939, to Frank and Clara (Siebenhaar) Rieth. Marcella attended Bismark School, where she laid the foundation for a life marked by kindness and community spirit.

A dedicated member of St. John's Catholic Church, Marcella...

James "Jim" G. Borgerding

James "Jim" G. Borgerding

Dec 18, 2024

James "Jim" G. Borgerding, aged 61, of Marysville, Kansas, passed away on December 18, 2024, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.

Visitation took place on Friday, December 20, from noon to 5 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary, followed by a rosary service at 7 p.m. at St. Gregory's Catholic Church. 

A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 21, at 11:00 a.m. at...

Dean B. Diederich

Dean B. Diederich

Dec 18, 2024

Dean B. Diederich, aged 89, of Greenleaf, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, at the Hanover Hospital in Hanover, Kansas.

A rosary service honoring Dean was held on Saturday, December 21, at 9:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Hanover, followed by a visitation until the funeral service, which began at 11:00 a.m. Later that day, a graveside...