Obituaries

 

Steven Allen Busch

Steven Allen Busch

Jul 8, 2009

Steven A. Busch, 65, of Marysville, KS, died Wednesday, July 8, 2009, after a courageous battle against cancer, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 11 at the United Methodist Church in Marysville. Rev. Dale Lewis officiated. Deb Landoll played the organ while Wayne Kruse sang “On Eagles Wings” and “Because...

William "Bill" Joseph Hula

William "Bill" Joseph Hula

Jul 2, 2009

William "Bill" J. Hula, 80, of Blue Rapids, KS, died Thursday, July 2, 2009 at the Blue Valley Nursing Home in Blue Rapids. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 6, at the United Presbyterian Church in Blue Rapids. Pastor Leonard Goering officiated. Visitation was Sunday from 1 until 9 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville. The...

Evelyn Arlene McKee

Evelyn Arlene McKee

Jul 1, 2009

Evelyn A. McKee, 83, formerly of Marysville, KS, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at the Sabetha Manor, Sabetha, KS. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 6, at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville. Pastor Dennis McKee officiated. Valerie Oltman played the organ while soloist Wayne Kruse “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Give Thanks For Life”. The pallbearers were...

Jay Eldon Peckham

Jay Eldon Peckham

Jun 30, 2009

Jay E. Peckham, 72, of Frankfort, KS, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Reno, NV. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 9, at the United Methodist Church in Frankfort. Rev. Norma Jeane Miller, Father Jim Shaughnessy and Rev. Richard Coleman officiated. Carol Hood played the organ while the Sweet Adeline's sang "Friends" and "Thank You Dear...

Beth Barleen

Beth Barleen

Jun 27, 2009

Beth Barleen of Beattie, KS, died Saturday, June 27, 2009 at her home. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 2, at the United Methodist Church in Frankfort. An afternoon service at will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Norway, KS. Burial will be in the Norway Cemetery. Beth Marie Barleen was...

James "Silk" Wright

James "Silk" Wright

Jun 24, 2009

James “Silk” Wright, 57, Frankfort, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at his home. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at Padden Funeral Chapel. Rev. Dale Lewis officiated. Burial was in the Frankfort City Cemetery. Silk Wright was born Aug. 8, 1951, at Marysville to Charles E. and Ila Mae Foster Wright. He graduated from Frankfort...

Odilia Lopez

Odilia Lopez

Jun 22, 2009

Odilia Lopez, 51, of Marysville, KS, died Monday, June 22, 2009 at Lincoln, NE. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 27 at the Marysville Christian Fellowship Church. Visitation will Friday from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville. Burial will be in the Marysville City Cemetery. Survivors include husband, Bernardo Aguirre of...

Randy Joe Merrill

Randy Joe Merrill

Jun 20, 2009

Randy Joe Merrill, 49, of Frankfort, KS, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009 at his residence with his family at his side. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, June 25, at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville. Randy was born June 3, 1960 in Marysville, KS to Melvin and Elzeen (Fielding) Merrill. After his parents divorced he lived...

Willis J. Truhlicka

Willis J. Truhlicka

Jun 19, 2009

Willis J. Truhlicka, 88, of Marysville, KS and formely of Barnes, KS, died Friday, June 19, 2009 at the Nebraska Heart Hospital in Lincoln, NE. A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 23 at the Barnes Christian Church. Pastor Jake Bollhoefner officiated. Betty Guin played the organ while Gloria Moore sang “Supper Time” and “Cleanse Me”. The...

Helen Mary Johnson

Helen Mary Johnson

Jun 17, 2009

Helen Mary Johnson , 92, of Atchison, KS, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at her daughter’s home with her by her side. Graveside services were held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, June 22, at the Home Cemetery, Home, KS. Mrs. Johnson was in state Monday, June 22, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary, 1006 Broadway, Marysville, KS....

Drusilla "Dru" Maldoon

Drusilla "Dru" Maldoon

Jun 13, 2009

Drusilla “Dru” Maldoon, 81, Ahwatukee, AZ, died Saturday, June 13, 2009, due to complications from spinal stenosis. A celebration of life will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 19, at Corpus Christi Church, Phoenix. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 26, at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Marysville. Burial will be in the church cemetery....

Darrel L. Germeroth

Darrel L. Germeroth

Jun 12, 2009

Darrel Germeroth passed away Friday, June 12, 2009 at Mercy Regional Health Center in Manhattan. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 17 at the Immanuel (Hermansberg) Lutheran Church northeast of Bremen, KS. Rev. Jack Kirk officiated. Bev Crome played the organ while the congregation sang "Amazing Grace", "How Great Thou Art", and "What A Friend We...

William Fred Nienaber

William Fred Nienaber

Jun 10, 2009

William “Bill” Fred Nienaber, 93, died in Boulder, CO on June 10, 2009, at the Hospice Care Center of Boulder and Broomfield Counties. A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 17 at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Lahnam, KS. Pastor Jill Rettig officiated. Mae Nieman played the organ while the congregation sang "Children of the Heavenly Father",...

Virginia Hynek

Virginia Hynek

Jun 9, 2009

Virginia Hynek, 89, of Hanover, KS, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at the Hanover Hospital. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 12, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Hanover. Pastor Jill Rettig officiated. Mae Nieman played the organ while the congregation sang "How Great Thou Art" and "On Eagles Wings". Pallbearers were Rick Doebele, Loren...

Arthur Munstermann

Arthur Munstermann

Jun 8, 2009

Arthur Munstermann, 87, of Hanover, KS, died Monday, June 8, 2009 at the Hanover Hospital. A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 12 at the Trinity Lutheran Church northeast of Hanover. Rev. Rodney Fritz officiated. Arlyce Klipp played the organ while soloist David Heuer sang "How Great Thou Art". The congregation sang "I Am But A Stranger...

Geraldine O. Holle

Geraldine O. Holle

Jun 7, 2009

Geraldine O. Holle, 85, of Marysville, KS, died Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Cambridge Place in Marysville. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 11 at St. Gregory's Catholic Church in Marysville. Father Anthony Putti officiated. Rosemary Forst played the organ while the church choir sang "Be Not Afraid”, “Amazing Grace”, “On Eagles Wings”, “Song of Farewell”...

Oretha Mae Ruetti

Oretha Mae Ruetti

Jun 6, 2009

Oretha Ruetti, 91, of Frankfort, KS, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009 at the Frankfort Community Care Home.A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 10 at the First Presbyterian Church in Frankfort. Rev. Marilyn Wullschleger officiated.Organist Skip McMillen played prelude and postlude music. Steve Gleason played the guitar and sang "Precious Lord Take My Hand" and "Amazing...

Aaron Michael Hester

Aaron Michael Hester

Jun 6, 2009

Aaron Michael Hester, infant son of Bobby and Jadrian (McAtee) Hester, died Saturday, June 6, 2009 at the Allen County Community Hospital. A funeral service was held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, June 11 at the First Christian Church in Marysville. Rev. Jerry Zanker officiated. Burial was in the Marysville City Cemetery. Survivors include parents, Bobby and Jadrian Hester; sister, Authum...

Howard Lee Martin

Howard Lee Martin

Jun 4, 2009

Howard L. Martin, 84, of Beattie, KS, died Thursday, June 4, 2009 at his home in Beattie. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 9 at the Beattie United Methodist Church. Pastor Camile Sutton officiated. Jane Sedlacek played the organ while Kathy Rueger sang “Just a Closer Walk With Thee”, “Amazing Grace” and “Old Rugged Cross”. Pallbearers...

Rosetta L. Havel

Rosetta L. Havel

May 31, 2009

Rosetta L. Havel, 94, of Linn, KS, died Sunday, May 31, 2009, at the Linn Community Care Home. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 4, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Hanover. The Rev. Jill Rettig officiated. Mae Nieman played the organ while the congregation sang “In The Garden” and “Old Rugged Cross”. The pallbearers were...