Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...