Donald E. Willits
Mar 26, 2025
Donald Eugene Willits passed away on March 26, 2025. He was born on November 12, 1937, in McLouth, Kansas, to John and Dorothy Willits. He attended McPherson College on a football and basketball scholarship, graduating with degrees in history and government, industrial arts, and secondary education. He obtained a master of education in guidance counseling from Emporia State University.
Don began...
John Jude Hesse
Mar 26, 2025
John Jude Hesse, 91, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, peacefully at his home in rural Meriden, KS.
He was born February 13, 1934, on the family farm near Paxico, the son of John L. And Adelaide M. Flach Hesse. John was raised in the Newbury and Paxico communities, graduated from Paxico High School, and was formerly a longtime resident of...
Nancy Kay Bell
Mar 26, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Nancy Kay Kranz Bell, who left this world on March 26, 2025, in Rossville, KS.
Born on May 21, 1953, in Horton, KS, Nancy was the beloved daughter of Clarence and Bonnie Kranz of Denison, KS. Nancy’s life was one defined by love, devotion, and a deep commitment to her family. She shared...
John Thomas Dinneen
Mar 17, 2025
John Thomas Dinneen, a devoted family man and respected professional, passed away on March 17, 2025, in St. Marys, Kansas, at the age of 100. Born on June 25, 1924, in Queens, New York, John lived a life marked by dedication and resilience. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II, embodying the spirit of his generation.
John...
Katie Linae Quillin
Mar 15, 2025
Katie Linae Quillin, born on October 19, 1978, in Topeka, Kansas, passed away on March 15, 2025, also in Topeka. She was a cherished member of her community and a beloved family member, remembered for her spunky disposition, intelligence, and her wonderfully outgoing personality.
Katie graduated from Rossville High School in 1997 and went on to attend Allen Community College, where...
Mary Roselle Howes-Basham
Mar 10, 2025
Rose, a cherished soul and vibrant presence, passed away on March 10, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on December 22, 1961, in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Rose lived a life full of love, creativity, and warm memories.
Rose was a graduate of Topeka High School. Post-high, she completed her CNA course-of-study, and was very proud of her accomplishment. In the nineties, she was...
Roy W. Reser
Mar 9, 2025
Roy William Reser, aged 80, of St. Marys, Kansas, departed this world for greener pastures on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 19, 1944, in St. Marys, Kansas, Roy was the cherished son of Ervin and Minnie Holz Reser.
Growing up on his family's farm in St. Marys, Roy cultivated a...
"Kate" Hewes
Mar 1, 2025
Alta Kay Hewes, lovingly known as Kate, Aunt Katie, Kay and Granny by those who cherished her, was born on January 10, 1942, in Eskridge, Kansas. She departed this life at her home in Keene, surrounded by her loving family, on March 1, 2025. Kate’s journey through life was marked by a big heart, unwavering love for her family, and...
Margaret Mary McGowan
Feb 24, 2025
Margaret M. McGowan, 65, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 24, 2025 at her home. She was born December 1, 1959 in Ann Arbor, MI; the daughter of Frances (Mournighan) McGowan of Florida and the late Francis McGowan (Fall River).
Margaret worked for the Hartford Insurance Co., for many years. She was a faithful communicant of St. Joseph Church in Winsted....
Tracy Homan-Overmyer
Feb 21, 2025
Tracy Lynn Homan-Overmyer, 63, passed away February 21, 2025, at Rossville Healthcare and Rehab, surrounded by her loving friends and family.
Tracy was born April 18, 1961 in Topeka, KS. She was a longtime resident of her hometown St. Marys, a place she cherished with all her heart. Tracy didn’t know a stranger and made everyone she came across feel welcome....
Robert E. Tucker
Feb 14, 2025
With love and gratitude for a life well-lived, we share the passing of Robert Earl Tucker, who peacefully left this world on February 14, 2025, in Escondido, CA, just days shy of his 94th birthday.
Robert was born on February 19, 1931, in Spokane, WA, to Raymond and Leila Mae Tucker. As one of six children, he grew up surrounded by...
Clyde Joseph Aubert
Feb 6, 2025
Clyde Joseph Aubert, 75, passed away February 6, 2025, with his loving family at his side.
Clyde was born November 27, 1949 in Wamego Kansas. He was the son of James and Henrietta (Hesse) Aubert and the oldest of their 13 children. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Charles.
Clyde married the love of his life Marlene (Akin)...
Linda Gale Bogue Schwed
Feb 6, 2025
Linda Gale Bogue Schwed, recently age 76, of Saint Marys, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her sleep of natural causes on February 6, 2025 after having received the Sacrament of Last Rites the previous week.
Linda was born on January 20, 1949, to Linna Lou and Marion Wiley Bogue in Ottawa, Kansas. In 1971, Linda married Michael A. Schwed at Saint...
Leo Gerard Petit
Feb 6, 2025
**PLEASE NOTE: THE REQUIEM MASS FOR LEO HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) at 11:15 AM AT THE IMMACULATA.
VISITATION WILL BE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON (FEBRUARY 12, 2025) FROM 2:00-4:00 PM AT PIPER FUNERAL HOME FOLLOWED BY A ROSARY AT 5:20 PM AT THE IMMACULATA**
Leo Petit passed to his Eternal Reward on February 6, 2025, after a short, but aggressive...
Adam Paul Foster
Feb 5, 2025
Adam Paul Foster, 51, of Rossville, Kansas, died in a tragic accident on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 near Delia, KS.
Adam was born June 14th, 1973, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of David J. and Virginia Rezac Foster. Adam graduated from Rossville High School in 1991 and went on to Kansas State University to take Ag classes pertaining to farming and...
Mary Catherine Lekanoff
Feb 1, 2025
Mary C. Lekanoff, a beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on June 13, 1947, in Wamego, Kansas, the daughter of Carl and Nellie Marstall. Mary graduated from St. Marys High School in 1965, embarking on a life filled with dedicated work and cherished family...
Virginia “Ginny” Marie Enockson
Jan 31, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” Marie (Bryan) Enockson, 45, of St. Marys, died in a tragic accident on Friday, January 31, 2025 in St. Marys.
Virginia Bryan Enockson was born in 1979 in Texas, the twelfth child in a large family of fourteen. She was the beloved daughter of Paul and the late Virginia (Day) Bryan. Her early years were marked by a significant...
Cherry Lynné Mahan
Jan 28, 2025
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Cherry (64) on Tuesday January 28th. She passed away at her home in Rossville from natural causes after a brief illness.
Cherry was born in Paola, Kansas to Dale Paul and Louzetta Isabelle (Moore) Mahan, both deceased. Shortly after she was born, the family moved to Topeka and then to...
Richard D. Wallmeyer
Jan 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Dart Wallmeyer, who departed this life on January 27, 2025 at the age of 76. Born in 1948 in Richmond, Virginia, Richard led a life full of passion, dedication, and unwavering faith that touched everyone he met.
Growing up on a farm in Virginia, Richard developed an early love...
Naomi R. Manbeck
Jan 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Naomi R. Manbeck, age 94, of Rossville, Kansas, who departed this world on Jan. 25, 2025 while surrounded by loved ones.
Born on March 26, 1930 on a farm north of Waterville, Kansas to Nels and Delia Hanson, Naomi was the youngest in the family among six brothers. She was...
