Obituaries

 

George F. Chase

George F. Chase

Jan 24, 2024

George F. Chase, 77, of Beattie, KS, peacefully passed away at his home on January 24, 2024.

A funeral service to celebrate George's life was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 2, at the Marysville Berean Church.

George was born on July 14, 1946, to Floyd and Clara (Meiniger) Chase in Atchison, KS, and graduated from Troy High School in 1964....

Barbara Jo Hamblen

Barbara Jo Hamblen

Jan 23, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Jo Hamblen passed away Tuesday January 23, 2024 in Bedford, TX at the age of 67. 

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., August 17, at St. John Catholic Cemetery in Hanover, KS.

Growing up on a dairy farm in Hanover, KS, Barb’s electric smile shined. Barb learned to sew and channeled her abundant creativity into making clothes....

LaVerne O'Keefe

LaVerne O'Keefe

Jan 21, 2024

Ollie LaVerne O’Keefe, 88, of Marysville, KS, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024.

Visitation was Thursday, January 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary.

A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 26, at the Marysville Methodist Church.  Pastor Insung Kim officiated.

Burial followed in the Marysville City Cemetery.

The pallbearers were Jordy Nelson, Jess Urban, Beau Urban, Briggs...

Thomas W. Talbot

Thomas W. Talbot

Jan 21, 2024

Thomas W. Talbot, 81, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away January 21, 2024, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville surrounded by his family. Tom's kind-hearted nature and dedication to his family and community will be dearly missed.

Tom was born on June 14, 1942, in Waterville, KS, to Roy B. and Aleta M. (Stone) Talbot. He grew up in Elm...

Betty Lou Hover

Betty Lou Hover

Jan 18, 2024

Betty Lou Hover, 97, of Marysville, KS, died January 18, 2024, at Community Memorial Healthcare.

A visitation was held Thursday, January 25, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary.  The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

A funeral was held at 2 p.m., Friday, January 26, at Kinsley Mortuary.  Rev. Adam Borgmann officiated.

The pallbearers were Jeremy Nester, Jeff...

Margie "Marge" Louise Hogue

Margie "Marge" Louise Hogue

Jan 17, 2024

Margie (Marge) Louise Hogue passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 17, 2024.She was born October 4,1928 on a farm outside of Blue Rapids, Kansas to Oscar and Maude Harris. Margie had three siblings, Donald A. Harris (Julie), Dale Harris (Bobbi Jo), and Dorothy Hula (Bill Hula).Margie was a hairdresser from 1947 until her retirement in 2005. She...

Elizabeth "Liz" Ann O'Connell

Elizabeth "Liz" Ann O'Connell

Jan 16, 2024

Elizabeth "Liz" A. O'Connell, 90, of Marysville, KS, passed away peacefully at her home on January 16, 2024, surrounded by her partner, Dan, daughter, Carrie and husband, Andy, and sister, Lucia.

Friends and family were invited for a Celebration of Life at 12 noon on Friday, January 26, at the American Legion in Marysville.  Pastors Andrew Lucas and Greg Doll led...

Richard "Dick" Lee Tegethoff

Richard "Dick" Lee Tegethoff

Jan 11, 2024

Richard "Dick" L. Tegethoff, 73, of Beattie, KS, died January 11, 2024, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. 

Visitation was Tuesday, January 16, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary.  The family received friends from 5-7 p.m. 

A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 17, at the Beattie United Methodist Church.  The officiant was Pastor...

Pauline Joy Martin

Pauline Joy Martin

Jan 10, 2024

Pauline Joy Martin, 74, of Beattie, KS, died January 10, 2024, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.

Visitation was Tuesday, January 23, from 1-9 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary.

A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 24, at the Beattie Community Center.  Pastor Janelle Knowles officiated.  Laura O'Neil played the organ while Mandy Cook sang "Amazing Grace" and "Jesus Loves...

Wesley L. Johnson

Wesley L. Johnson

Jan 9, 2024

Wesley "Wes" L. Johnson, 85, of Topeka, KS, and formerly of Home and Marysville, KS, died January 9, 2024, at his home in Topeka.

A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 12, at the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Marysville.  Visitation began at 10:00 a.m. at the church.  Rev. Julie Shields officiated.  The musicians were Gail...

Jaron "Jay" L. Hormann

Jaron "Jay" L. Hormann

Jan 7, 2024

Jaron "Jay" L. Hormann, 44, of Odell, NE, died January 7, 2024, at the Beatrice Community Hospital.

A visitation was held Friday, January 12, at Kinsley Mortuary from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 17, at Trinity Lutheran Church northeast of Hanover.  Rev. Rocky Mease officiated.  Kathy Pralle was the organist,...

Marilyn R. Leinweber

Marilyn R. Leinweber

Jan 3, 2024

Marilyn Ruth Leinweber, 91, of Frankfort, KS, passed away on January 3, 2024 after a short battle with Leukemia.

Marilyn was born on September 19, 1932, on a small farm in rural Osborne, KS, to John and Elsie (Conrad) Myles. After graduating Osborne High School, she attended and received a degree from Kansas State College (University). While attending college she...

James “Jimmy” Messick

James “Jimmy” Messick

Jan 2, 2024

James “Jimmy” Messick, 58, of Marysville, KS, died January 2, 2024, after a battle with cancer.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., March 30th, at Prospect Hill Cemetery near Blue Rapids, KS.   

Jimmy was born on December 30, 1965, to David and Martha (Holgun) Messick.  He graduated from Marysville High School in 1985.  On January 1, 1990, he...

Juanita M. O'Neil

Juanita M. O'Neil

Dec 27, 2023

Juanita Marie O’Neil, 59, of Beattie, KS, passed away December 27, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS.

She was born on September 24, 1964, in Circleville, OH, to LeRoy and Erma (Wilburn) Slack. In 1983, she graduated from Nemaha Valley High School in Seneca, KS.

Juanita met Dan O’Neil on Halloween in 1984, and they married...

E. Joyce Johnson

E. Joyce Johnson

Dec 25, 2023

E. Joyce Johnson, (Wiseman) 91, of Frankfort, KS, passed away December 25, 2023 at her home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 30, at Salem Lutheran Church, southwest of Axtell, KS.  Internment will be in the church cemetery.

Joyce was born March 29, 1932, in Vermillion, KS, to Perry and Grace (Buckles) Wiseman.  She...

Ann Howell

Ann Howell

Dec 21, 2023

Ann Howell, 92, of Frankfort, KS, passed away December 21, 2023, at the Frankfort Community Care Home.

A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, at Padden Funeral Chapel in Frankfort.

A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27, at Annunciation Catholic Church, Frankfort.

Mass of Christian Burial will...

Tracy Swanson Huettner

Tracy Swanson Huettner

Dec 19, 2023

Tracy Swanson Huettner, 61, of Frankfort, KS, passed away on December 19, 2023, in Oklahoma City, OK. 

A funeral service will be  held on January 13, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, south of Axtell, KS.  Pastor Jeff Swanson will officiate.

The pallbearers will be Judd Meyer, Nathan Meyer, Lamar Swanson, Mark Swanson, Caleb Swanson and Cheyenne Swanson.

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Donna D. Downard

Donna D. Downard

Dec 10, 2023

Donna D. Downard, 80, of Marysville, KS, died December 10, 2023, at her home.

Visitation was Thursday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville.  The family received friends from 5-7 p.m.

A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 15, at the Marysville Methodist Church.  Pastor Insung Kim officiated.  The musicians were Gail Gilkerson...

James "Jim" R. Nordhus

James "Jim" R. Nordhus

Nov 25, 2023

James "Jim" R. Nordhus, 88, of Marysville, KS, died November 25, 2023, at Blue Valley Senior Living in Blue Rapids, KS.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 29, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville.

A rosary will be held on Thursday, November 30, at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory's Catholic Church.  A funeral...

Ronald L. Jacques

Ronald L. Jacques

Nov 23, 2023

Ronald L. Jacques, 82, of Marysville, KS, died November 23, 2023, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.

The visitation service will be Thursday, November 30, from 1-9 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville with the family receiving friends from 6-7 p.m.

The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, December 1, at the First Christian Church in Marysville.  Burial...