Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Leona I. Meyer
Oct 22, 2024
Leona Ilene Meyer, 84, Marysville, was called into the waiting arms of our Loving Father on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at her home in Marysville, KS.
Visitation was held Friday, October 25, from 2 to 9 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m.
A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 26,...
Kurt D. Stewart
Oct 22, 2024
Kurt D. Stewart, 70, of Frankfort, KS, died October 22, 2024, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville, KS.
Visitation will Friday, November 1, from 3-7 p.m. at Padden Funeral Chapel in Frankfort. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2, at the First Presbyterian Church in Frankfort. Pastor Shannon Borgman,...
Raymond W. Friedrichs
Oct 17, 2024
Raymond W. Friedrichs, 96, of Bremen, KS, entered into his heavenly home on October 17, 2024, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville, KS.
Visitation was held on Sunday, October 20, from 2-8 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary. The family received friends from 2-4 p.m.
A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 21, at Immanuel (Hermansberg) Lutheran Church, north of Bremen....
John A. Stiner
Oct 14, 2024
John Alfred Stiner, 96, passed away peacefully at his longtime home and farm in Vliets on Monday, October 14th, 2024.
Private family services were held followed by burial in the Vermillion Cemetery.
Born to parents Merl E. and Nellie, John was a lifetime resident of the Frankfort area. John was an industrious child who would earn pocket money by keeping bees and...
Maurice Friedrichs
Oct 10, 2024
Maurice Friedrichs, 73, of Marysville, KS, passed away on October 10, 2024, at Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Blue Rapids, KS.
A visitation was held on Sunday, October 13, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville.
A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Monday, October 14, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Marysville. Rev. Philip Miller officiated....
Sheryl A. Gerstner
Oct 10, 2024
Sheryl A. Gerstner, 77, of Frankfort, KS, died October 10, 2024, at the Frankfort Community Care Home.
Visitation was on Monday, October 14, from 1-5 p.m. at Padden Funeral Chapel. A rosary service began at 7 p.m. at Annunciation Catholic Church in Frankfort.
A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 15, at Annunciation Catholic Church. Father Anthony Chendumalli and...
Lloyd Shubkagel
Oct 5, 2024
Lloyd Shubkagel, 88, of Marysville, KS, died October 5, 2024, at Cambridge Place in Marysville.
Visitation was on Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary. A funeral service followed at 2 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary. Gary Phillips officiated. Rosemary Forst played the organ while Wayne Kruse sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "How Great Thou Art."
The pallbearers...