Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Irene M. Wiegert
May 18, 2009
Irene Wiegert, 89, of Brighton, CO, formally from Marysville, passed away in her home on May 18,2009. Visitation was Sunday, May 31, from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville where the family received friends between 6 and 8 p.m. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 1 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in...
Jim Koppes
May 18, 2009
Clemens "Jim" James Koppes, 59, of Hanover, KS, died Monday, May 18, 2009 at the Hanover Hospital. A rosary service was held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, at St. John's Catholic Church in Hanover. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 21, at the church. Father Jim Hoover & Sister Marilyn Wall officiated. Janet Fritschi played the organ...
Richard L. Argo
May 17, 2009
Richard L. Argo, 70, of Vliets, KS, died Sunday, May 17, 2009 at his home. A funeral service was held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the Berean Church, Marysville. Rev. Tom Albright and Rev. John Coons officiated. Norm Carpenter read the obituary and Terry Argo gave the eulogy. The prelude was a CD of the Omaha Baptist...
Kathleen Ann Swanson
May 7, 2009
Kathleen A. Swanson, 48, of Beattie, KS, died from liver failure on Thursday, May 07, 2009 at KU Medical Center. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 11, at the Beattie United Methodist Church. Pastor Camille Sutton officiated. Jane Sedlacek played the organ while the congregation sang “Amazing Grace”, “On Eagles Wings” and "In the Garden”. The...
Jack L. Bergen
May 6, 2009
Jack L. Bergen, 79, of Waterville, KS, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysivlle. A funeral services was held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 11 at the First Christian Church in Marysville. The Rev. Jerry Zanker officiated. Evelyn Falen played the organ while Wayne Kruse sang “Beyond the Sunset”, “In the Garden” and “Always”. The pallbearers...
Clovis "Kelly" Lupher
May 4, 2009
Clovis "Kelly" Allen Lupher, 89, of Greenleaf, KS, died Monday, May 4, 2009 at Cambridge Place in Marysville. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 8 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, south of Barnes, KS. The Rev. Rodney Fritz officiated. Kathie Otney played the organ while grandson, Trenton Tiemeyer, sang “How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing Grace”....
Howard E. Wakefield
May 3, 2009
Howard Eugene Wakefield, 93, of Marysville, died Sunday, May 3, 2009 in Marysville at Cambridge Place. A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 5 at the United Methodist Church, Marysville. The Rev. Dale Lewis officiated. Deb Landoll played the organ while Pam Harrison sang “In the Garden” and “Just a Closer Walk With Thee”. The pallbearers were...
Marie Pretz
Apr 28, 2009
Marie K. (Arlint) Pretz, 95, of Vermillion, KS, passed away April 28, 2009 at the Onaga Community Hospital with family at her side. A rosary service was held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 03, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lillis, KS. A mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 4, at the church. Father Jim Shaughnessy...
Craig Allen Holle
Apr 25, 2009
Craig A. Holle, 22, of Herkimer, KS, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 29 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Marysville. The Rev. Donnie Hofman officiated. The sermon text was Romans 8:28-39. Visitation was Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary where the family received friends between...
Helen A. Laws
Apr 17, 2009
Helen A. Laws of Marysville, KS, passed away Friday, April 17, 2009 at the Frankfort Community Care Home. A graveside funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 20 at the Marysville City Cemetery. The Rev. Rick Twenhafel officiated. Helen was born to Henry A. and Mildred D. (Sallman) Lindbeck. On September 25, 1954 she married Dr. Lewis Laws....


