Obituaries

 

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...

Jill Dianne Rettig

Jill Dianne Rettig

Dec 14, 2024

Jill Dianne Rettig, 83, went home to be with her Lord on December 14, 2024. She passed away at the Hanover Hospital, Hanover, KS. 

Visitation was held on Thursday, December 19, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Hanover Mortuary. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 20, at Zion...

Marvin L. Tate

Marvin L. Tate

Dec 13, 2024

Marvin L. Tate, 75, of Axtell, KS, died December 13, 2024, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

Visitation was Thursday, December 19, from Noon to 5 p.m. at the Axtell-Landreth Funeral Home in Axtell followed by a rosary service at 7 p.m., at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Axtell. 

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

Loretta M. Williams

Loretta M. Williams

Dec 8, 2024

Loretta Mae Williams, 88, of Hanover, KS, passed away on December 8, 2024, at the Hanover Hospital.

Private burial was held in the Hanover City Cemetery.

Loretta Mae Hinz was born on May 4, 1936, in Beatrice, NE, to John and Caroline (Holz) Hinz.  In 1954, Loretta graduated from Beatrice High School.  Growing up, she loved life on the family farm near...

S. Janet L. Kennedy

S. Janet L. Kennedy

Dec 7, 2024

S. Janet Louise Kennedy was born to William Francis and Opal Allen Kennedy on June 13, 1934, in Frankfort, KS. The fourth of twelve children; Anne, Patricia, Jean, Janet, Susanna, Sara, Bill, Martha, Judy, Joe, Nancy, and Jane. After a life of service, Janet passed away peacefully at 90 years of age on December 7, 2024, at the Frankfort Community...

Arlene C. Crawford

Arlene C. Crawford

Dec 1, 2024

Arlene Cecilia Crawford (nee Huerter), 85, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, peacefully passed away at her home on December 1, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family.

Born on February 7, 1939, in Marysville, Kansas, Arlene was the daughter of Albert V. Huerter and Leona M. Huerter (nee Kienlen). She graduated from St. Gregory's Catholic School in 1953 and Marysville High School in 1957....

Albert “Dude” Buttell

Albert “Dude” Buttell

Nov 29, 2024

Albert “Dude” Buttell, 96, of Hanover, Kansas, was born on May 17, 1928, in Lincoln, Nebraska, peacefully passed away on November 29, 2024, at the Eastridge Skilled Nursing Facility in Centralia, Kansas. He lived a life marked by dedication, service, and love for his family and community.

He grew up in Hastings, Nebraska and graduated from Hastings High School in 1947. After...

Martha E. Ross

Martha E. Ross

Nov 29, 2024

Martha Edna (Massie) Ross, age 79, of Vermillion, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, at the Frankfort Community Care Home in Frankfort, Kansas.

Born on August 12, 1945, to James and Bobbie Massie, Martha—known lovingly as Marti—dedicated her career to helping others, working at Ocean View Hospital in San Diego, California, and later serving as a medical records secretary...

Fritz Machlitt

Fritz Machlitt

Nov 23, 2024

Fritz Machlitt, 71, Axtell, KS, passed away on November 23, 2024, at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS.

Survivors include his wife, Hanna; and daughter, Crystle.

He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. 

A memorial fund has been established and will be designated later.  Contributions may be sent in care of Axtell-Landreth Funeral Home,...

Mary C. Severin

Mary C. Severin

Nov 18, 2024

Mary C. Severin, 70, passed away on November 18, 2024, at the Linn Community Nursing Home.

A rosary service was held at 1 p.m., Thursday, November 21, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hanover, KS.

A funeral service followed at 2 p.m., at St. John's Catholic Church. Father David Metz officiated.  Janet Fritschi was the organist and the hymns included "Come to...

James "Jim" E. Heiman

James "Jim" E. Heiman

Nov 12, 2024

James “Jim” E. Heiman, 65, Oketo, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Bryan West in Lincoln, NE.

Visitation was from 1 to 5 p.m., Friday, November 15, 2024, at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville.

A rosary service was held at 7 p.m., Friday at St. Malachy’s Catholic Church in Beattie.

A funeral mass was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, November 16, 2024, at...

Kyle Humbert

Kyle Humbert

Nov 11, 2024

Kyle M. Humbert, age 35, of Eaton, CO, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2024. 

The funeral service in Colorado will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 20, at the Adamson Life Celebration Home in Greeley, CO.

The funeral service in Kansas will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 23, at Padden Funeral Chapel in Frankfort.

Burial will be in Antioch...

Rebecca S. Miller

Rebecca S. Miller

Nov 3, 2024

Rebecca S. Miller, 73, of Topeka, KS, passed away on November 3, 2024, at her home.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, at Padden Funeral Chapel in Frankfort, KS.  Pastor Shannon Borgman officiated.  Music included "The Twist" and "Crazy."

Burial followed in Frankfort City Cemetery.

Rebecca was born on July 17, 1951, in Marysville, KS, to Vernon...

Joan D. Pacha

Joan D. Pacha

Oct 30, 2024

Joan D. Pacha, 94, of Hanover, KS, passed away at Clover Care Home in Shawnee, KS.

Visitation was Thursday, November 7, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hanover, KS. A rosary followed at 7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 8 at St. John’s Catholic Church.  Father David Metz officiated.

The pallbearers were Matthew Smith, Joseph Smith,...

Barbara Ubben

Barbara Ubben

Oct 27, 2024

Barbara A. Ubben, 87, of Blue Rapids, KS, passed away on October 27, 2024, at Cambridge Senior Living in Marysville after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. 

Visitation was held on November 8th from 5 to 9 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. on November 9th, 2024, at...

Gaylene "Gay" Evelyn Rofkahr

Gaylene "Gay" Evelyn Rofkahr

Oct 25, 2024

Gaylene "Gay" Evelyn Rofkahr, 91, of Hanover, KS, passed away on October, 25, 2024, at the Hanover Hospital.

A visitation was held on Wednesday, October 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Hanover Mortuary.

A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, October 31, at St. John's Catholic Church.  Father David Metz and Pastor Richard Coleman officiated.  Janet Fritschi was...

Eldor I. Duensing

Eldor I. Duensing

Oct 24, 2024

Eldor I. Duensing, 92, Bremen, died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.

Visitation was held on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville.

A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 28, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran (Hermansberg) Church, Bremen. Pastor Aaron Fenker, Sr. officiated. Dayna Scheele was the organist...