Eudora J. McQueen
Apr 14, 2023
Eudora J. McQueen, a valued member of the Delia community, passed away on April 14, 2023, due to injuries sustained in a car accident. She was 90 years old.
Eudora was born on April 15, 1932, in rural Jackson County to Emery E. and Bertha R. (Dibbern) Eakin. She attended Delia High School and graduated in 1950. On October...
Ronald Gross
Apr 10, 2023
Ronald S. Gross, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in St. Marys, Kansas, on April 10, 2023, at the age of 80. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 53 years, Jane, who remained by his side until the end.
Ronald was born on June 29, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Joseph and...
Delbert Edward Bryant
Apr 3, 2023
Delbert Edward Bryant, 99, went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2023.
Delbert was born on January 3, 1924, in Junction City, Kansas to William Edgar and Mary Dean (Ashley) Bryant. He graduated from Junction City High School in 1941 and joined the Navy in 1942.
He worked in the Long Beach Naval Hospital caring for World War...
Elmer Olson
Mar 27, 2023
Elmer Olson, 87, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at his home near St. Mary's.
He was born May 20, 1935, in Wolf Point, MT., the son of John Elmer and Myrtle Nadine
Olson. Elmer was raised in the Wolf Point community where he attended school. Elmer
joined the United States Marine Corp at the age of 17 and...
Joseph Patrick Baumchen
Mar 19, 2023
Joe Baumchen, a lifelong Emmett, KS resident, passed away Sunday, March 19th, at Redbud Plaza Assisted Living, Onaga, KS.
Joe was born March 17, 1924, son of William J. and Clara Steinmitz Baumchen. He grew up in the Maple Hill/ St. Marys area, graduating from St. Marys High School in 1942. Joe began farming with his dad, purchasing the family...
Nina R. Lafrinere
Mar 6, 2023
Nina Ruth Lafrinere, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at Rossville Healthcare and Rehab.
She was born January 7, 1951, in Grant Township, MI, the daughter of Steven and Fay (Crippen) Lafrinere.
Nina was a passionate dog fan and had an immense love for animals. She was proud to have been instrumental in founding the Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society...
Charla R. Diederich
Mar 4, 2023
Charla R. Diederich, 71, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
Charla was born March 4, 1952, in Onaga, the daughter of Lawrence A. and Vera “Bernadine” Cameron Teske. She was raised in the Delia community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1970. She married Russell G. Freel in Vallejo, CA. After living...
Dennis L. Clayton
Mar 2, 2023
Dennis L. “Denny” Clayton, 79, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at his home after a short brave battle with cancer.
He was born September 10, 1943 in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Donald and Maude “Blanche” Hickmon Clayton. Denny graduated from Sloan, IA, High School.
He was a pipe fitter retired out of Local 441. Denny loved his...
Richard A. Joy
Mar 2, 2023
Richard A. Joy, 68, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at his home in Maple Hill.
He was born January 1, 1955, in Topeka, the son of George and Myrtle Bacon Joy.
Richard retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of service. He served as a fire Control Computer Tech and a Harpoon Maintenance Tech. aboard the...
Genevieve C. Lenherr
Feb 26, 2023
Genevieve C. Lenherr passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 in Topeka.
She was born on February 4, 1924, in St. Marys, Kansas the daughter of John and Emma Jacob Kramer. Genevieve attended Immaculate Conception grade and high schools. She graduated from Strickler Business College in Topeka and worked in Topeka before being the bookkeeper at Keating Motor and...
Wanda B. Welch
Feb 25, 2023
Wanda B. Welch, 91, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook.
She was born February 28, 1931 in Randolph, the daughter of Harold D. and Lois A. Kunze Laird. Wanda was raised in the Randolph community until moving to St. Marys where she graduated from St. Marys High School.
Mrs. Welch was a...
Kenneth P. "Ken" Marstall
Feb 11, 2023
Kenneth P. Marstall, age 83, Topeka, Kansas, passed away February 11, 2023 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
He was born December 20, 1939 in Wamego, KS, son of George H. and Nellie M. (Van Hole) Marstall.
Ken graduated from St. Marys High School and lived in Topeka, where he was employed for many years with Merchants National Bank...
J. Laverne Zlatnik
Feb 1, 2023
J. Laverne Zlatnik, 97, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the Midland Hospice House after a brief illness.
He was born November 30, 1925, in a small house on his family farm near Delia, the oldest son of Joseph and Cecile Thompson Zlatnik. He graduated from Delia High School in 1944, during WWII.
Laverne was a farmer and stockman, and did many jobs during his life to help...
JoAnn M. Valenti
Jan 31, 2023
JoAnn M. Valenti, 71, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at a care facility in Manhattan.
She was born January 27, 1952, in New Orleans, LA., the daughter of Joseph and Doris (Gaudin) Valenti. She had lived in Louisiana many years and moved to Kansas several years ago.
JoAnn was a member of the Assumption Chapel in St. Marys.
Surivors...
William D. Deiter
Jan 26, 2023
William D. Deiter, 86, passed away Thursday, January, 26, 2023 in Canton, GA. with family by his side.William was born on January 31, 1936 at Maple Hill, the son of Francis P. and Verna M. Stone Deiter. He was raised in the Maple Hill community and graduated from Maple Hill High School.Bill worked at Hallmark Cards while helping on the...
Jean Whittle
Jan 20, 2023
Velma Jean “Jean” Whittle, 89, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2023, among family at the St Marys Manor. She was born in Inman, KS, on March 24, 1933, to Nicholas and Elizabeth Schmidt.
Jean was the eighth child of ten born into her family and they were all raised on a farm near Inman that was settled by her...
William S. "Bill" Wild
Jan 12, 2023
William S. “Bill” Wild, 87, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2023, at his home.
Bill was born April 10, 1935, in St. Marys, the son of William C. and Blanche Ellen Fauerbach Wild, and grew up in the Turkey Creek community. He graduated from Rossville High School and attended Kansas Agricultural College in Manhattan. He served as an M.P. in the...
Joyce Haxton
Jan 10, 2023
Joyce Haxton, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at her home in St. Marys.
Joyce was born June 18, 1944, in Blue Rapids. She was raised in the Blue Rapids community where she graduated from high school. Joyce was the Blue Rapids Centennial Queen in 1970. Joyce had worked at the B & B and Mr. Z’s both...
Leola E. Kolde
Jan 7, 2023
Leola E. Kolde, 99, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the St. Marys Manor.
She was born July 4, 1923, on a farm near Paxico, the daughter of John L. and Adelaide M. Flach Hesse. Leola was raised in the Newbury and Paxico communities and graduated from Paxico High School.
Leola was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church...
Kenneth E. Hoobler
Jan 1, 2023
Kenneth E. Hoobler, 80, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home.
Kenneth was born May 23, 1942, in St. Marys, the son of Harold V. and Velma Irene Leeper Hoobler. He graduated from Maple Hill High School.
He worked for the Rock Island Railroad until 1970, when he started working for the Santa Fe Railroad in Topeka, retiring...
