Obituaries

Sep 8, 2021

Jennifer Ann Morris, 25, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021, in Topeka.

She was born January 22, 1996, in Corona, CA., the daughter of Steven James and Angela Ann Regan Morris.  She was raised in California and moved to Kansas in 2014 to be closer to her family.

Survivors include her son Cassius Killian Morris; her father,...

Sep 4, 2021

Charles Leroy “Charlie” Newsham, 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Oakley Place of Rossville.

He was born October 2, 1928, at Ceresco, NE., the son of Charles Marion and Laura Vandell Miller Newsham. Charlie joined the Army/Air Force at the age of 18, and retired on March 1, 1971. During his 20 year...

Sep 3, 2021

Marilyn A. VandeVelde Claussen, 77, passed away early Friday, September 3, 2021, at a Topeka nursing home.

She was born December 5, 1943, in Wamego, the daughter of Merrill and Bernice Kraus Fritze.  Marilyn was raised in the Alma community and graduated from Alma High School in 1961.  She attended Clark’s School of Business in Topeka.

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Aug 25, 2021

Leo Vincent Kerwin Obituary

10/14/32 – 8/25/21

Leo was born October 14th, 1932 in Delia, Kansas to Robert and Mary Hanrahan Kerwin.

He graduated from Delia High School in 1950 then briefly served as a MP in the U.S. Army.

He received his Master’s Degree in Teaching and Counseling from Emporia...

Aug 24, 2021

Deli a — Har r y Joe McMill in, 82, pas sed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at th e Midland Hospice House.

He was...

Aug 19, 2021

Veronica A. (Minihan) Grieshaber passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the St. Marys Manor at age 99. She was born March 10, 1922, on the family farm near Blaine, Kansas. She was the daughter of Robert J. and Bridget Hudson Minihan. Veronica grew up on the family farm with three brothers and three sisters, attended Blaine High School and graduated with...

Aug 18, 2021

St. Marys-Alice E. Otting Seitz, of St Marys passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi Village in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Alice was born May 9th 1932 in Nemaha County Kansas east of Seneca, the second daughter of Lawrence and Loretta Haverkamp Otting. She attended school at Union Dale Country School near Oneida and...

Aug 16, 2021

St. Marys—Helen I. Meyer Pauly, 69, passed away Monday August 16, 2021, at a Manhattan Hospital.

She was born September 26, 1951 at Wamego, the daughter of Clarence Meyer Jr. and Helen Agnes Vowells Meyer.  Helen was raised in St. Marys and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1969.

Helen had worked in Topeka...

Aug 14, 2021

St. Marys--A beloved & faithful servant of the Lord, Ana Lilia Rojas (68 years of age), of St Mary’s, KS, passed away, a peaceful and holy death to be united with Our Dear Lord and Blessed Virgin Mary in Eternal Bliss, at 5:30 am on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Her wishes of receiving the last rites, confession and communion...

Aug 12, 2021

Topeka—Mary Katherine Allen Keller, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 12, 2021, at McCrite Plaza in Topeka.

She was born October 16, 1928, at St. Marys the only child of Hattie Kramer Allen and Vendell Allen. She graduated from St. Marys Rural High School in 1947, the year of the “Bears.”

On October 2, 1948, she...

Aug 4, 2021

On August 4th 2021, Jimm A. Omodt, aged 65, surrounded by his family, closed his eyes to sleep and awakened into the custody of Our Lord.

There he joins his father, Harlan Omodt, mother Mae Abelseth Omodt, sister Karen, and brother Mark.

Jimm was born on October 7th 1955 in Pierre South Dakota.  He was...

Aug 2, 2021

Requiem Mass for Petru Rebegila will be at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Assumption Chapel in St. Marys.  Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys.  A rosary will be recited at 5:20 P.M. Friday, August 6, 2021 at the church.

Aug 1, 2021

Jacalyn “Jackie” Jill Gideon Maike, 55, passed away in the early hours of Sunday, August 1st, 2021, at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital in San Antonio, Texas after a brief battle with cancer.

Jackie was born August 30th, 1965, in Topeka, Kansas, to Arnold and DeAnn Sump Gideon. She was raised in the Maple Hill community and belonged...

Jul 29, 2021

Mary Beth Muckenthaler Perry, 86, passed away at a Topeka hospital Thursday, July 29, 2021. She was born the daughter of Manuel M. and Bertha G. Stitz Muckenthaler in St. Marys on September 21, 1934. Mary Beth grew up in the St. Marys community and graduated from St. Marys High School. She lived in California for several years while...

Jul 24, 2021

Mary Jane Clark passed away on July 24, 2021 at the age of 100 years and 3 months.

Born Mary Jane Wertzberger on May 17, 1921, in Alma, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur H. and Mary (Tenbrink) Wertzberger.  She grew up in Alma, attended Alma Grade School and graduated from Alma High School in 1939.

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Jul 20, 2021

Gerald Kim “Woody” Woodard, 66, passed away late Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in Lincoln, NE.

He was born July 18, 1955, in Beloit, the son of Keith and Joy Carlson Woodard.  Kim was raised in Beloit and graduated from Beloit High School and North Central Technical College in Beloit where he studied to become an electrician.

Jul 16, 2021

William S. Hesse, 92, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at his Topeka home.

He was born March 2, 1929, in Rossville the son of William L. and Ruth Hesse.  Bill was a lifelong Rossville resident and graduated from Rossville High School.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Bill was...

Jul 16, 2021

David Thomas Kretschmer, 66, passed away on the 16th of July, 2021, at a Topeka Hospital.

He was born on August 13th, 1954, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Eugene T. and Isabelle C. Fischer Kretschmer. He was raised in Elkhart, attending St. Vincent’s Grade School before going on to graduate from Elkhart High School, where he was the...

Jul 15, 2021

Gary R. Harpe (75 years old) of Saint Marys, KS passed away at his home, July 15, 2021. Prior to death he received Last Rites, confession, communion, apostolic blessing, and prayers for the dying as he was surrounded by his family.

Born in Michigan, Gary was the second oldest son of Joseph and Lucille Harpe. He was preceded in death by his parents, and younger brother Joseph. Survivors are...

Jul 15, 2021

Marilyn Hobson McQuay passed away at Midland Care Hospice House Thursday, July 15, 2021. Marilyn was born September 28, 1940, in Richmond, Kansas the daughter of Ray C. and Bertha Hobson. Marilyn attended school in Eskridge and graduated with the class of 1959 from Eskridge Rural High School. She started working at the age of 16 for the local...