Donald Joseph Sack
Sep 6, 2024
Donald Joseph Sack, 73, of St. Marys, Kansas, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on September 22, 1950, he devoted 54 years to his wife, Marlene, with whom he built a close-knit family.
Don was an extraordinary man — kind, generous, and gentle. He was a Jack of...
Walter Hewitt Dickerson
Aug 29, 2024
Walter Hewitt Dickerson, 22 years old, of Spartanburg, SC, peacefully departed this life with his parents by his side on August 29th, 2024. He is the son of Dr. John Graham and Heather McGee Dickerson and was born June 26th, 2002 in Fairfax, Virginia.
Hewitt was a funny, inquisitive, and adventurous child who wanted to be outside all the time. He...
David Charles Figge
Aug 26, 2024
David Figge, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, departed this world on August 26, 2024 at his home, leaving behind a legacy knitted into the very fabric of his family and community. Born on January 10, 1954, in Onaga, Kansas, David embraced life with a warmth that filled every room he entered. His captivating smile and infectious humor resonated...
Sheri Lynn Bryant
Aug 25, 2024
Sheri Bryant, born on September 11, 1955, in Curtis, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024, in St. Marys, Kansas. She was a remarkable individual whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many.
With a successful career in the hospitality and sales industries, Sheri found her last position as a card dealer at a local casino, where her charisma and...
Donald Gene Pelfrey
Aug 14, 2024
With deep respect and heartfelt remembrance, we announce the passing of Donald "Gene" Pelfrey, who left us on August 14, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on June 20, 1932, in Rossville, Kansas, to Everett and Ora Pelfrey, Gene was known for his strong moral character and unwavering work ethic.Gene was married to his beloved wife, Ila "Bernie" Pruessner...
William "Bill" A. Glotzbach
Aug 6, 2024
William “Bill” August Glotzbach, 87, Paxico, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Bill was born March 8, 1937, on the family farm near Paxico, the son of Vincent M. & Juanita A. (Stitz) Glotzbach. He later raised his own family on the same farm where he was born.
On June 14, 1958, Bill and...
Mary Ellen Fangman
Jul 29, 2024
Mary Ellen Fangman, 84, passed away on July 29, 2024. She was born to Leo and Teresa Skoch Reicherter near Lillis, Kansas on January 24, 1940.
The family moved to Seneca four years later. She and Richard G. Fangman were married February 5, 1958. They lived on a farm near Centralia for six years before moving to Silver Lake in 1964.
Mary...
Donald "Don" David Miller
Jul 25, 2024
Donald David “Don” Miller, age 85 of Rossville, passed away on July 25, 2024. He was born on December 30, 1938 in Topeka, KS, the son of John C and Violet Miller. Don attended Willard Grade School and graduated from Rossville High School in 1956. After spending one year at K-State, he was called to join his father to run...
James P. Stadler
Jul 22, 2024
James Parr Stadler (Jim) of Silver Lake, Kansas went to be with his Lord on Monday, July 22, 2024. Jim was born February 15, 1943, in Bremerton, Washington, the son of George and Thora Stadler. He spent his adolescent days on a farm 3 miles SW of Rossville attending both grade school and high school in Rossville. Upon graduation from...
Viola Remington
Jul 17, 2024
Viola D. Remington, 91, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
Born on January 31, 1933, at home near Overbrook, she was the daughter of Charles and Ruth Fishburn Ingle. Viola graduated from Overbrook Rural High School and Stormont Vail School of Nursing, where she was recognized as the "Best Bedside Nurse" by the Nursing...
Oscar J. Gideon
Jul 15, 2024
Oscar J. Gideon, 73, of Emmett, died on Monday, July 15 at his home.
Oscar was born on August 14, 1950, in rural Emmett, KS to Oscar Dean and Doris E. (Johnston) Gideon.
Oscar was awarded 1st place in the Western US 4H Tractor Operator’s Contest in Laramie, WY and he grew up and farmed in the Emmett community. In 1974, he...
George Lynn Bell
Jul 14, 2024
George Lynn Bell, known for his hard work ethic, kind heart, and selfless nature, passed away on July 14, 2024, at Midland Hospice. Born on August 30, 1952, in Holton, KS, George’s legacy spans his successful career as an electrician and the proud owner of Bell Electric.
George's love for nature was evident throughout his life. He cherished moments spent fishing...
Steven James Smith
Jul 13, 2024
Steve Smith of St Mary's, Kansas formally of North Webster, Indiana passed away July 13, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Steve was stubborn as the day is long, passionate, humorous, possessed an infectious laugh, and was a fierce defender of his faith.
In his later years though, his body refused to work with him, Steve found ways...
Vincent Paul Riccomini
Jul 11, 2024
Vincent Paul Riccomini, known affectionately as Uncle Vince, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home in St. Mary's on July 11th, 2024 after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was born on October 7th, 1953, in Bakersfield. Vince's life was a tapestry of hard work, dedication, and unwavering love of his family.
During his time living in...
Ronald "Ronnie" L. Baker
Jul 4, 2024
Ronald L. "Ronnie" Baker, age 57, passed away on Thursday, July 4th at a Topeka Hospital. He was born on March 2, 1967, in Las Cruces, NM, to Ernest and Dana Jenkins Baker. Ronnie's early life included various relocations due to his father's military service until the family settled in Eskridge in 1981. He graduated from Mission Valley High School...
William Michael Sullivan
Jun 22, 2024
Bill Sullivan passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family including his wife, children, grandchildren and sisters. Bill battled throat cancer and its numerous affects for the last twenty years.
Bill was born in Salina, Kansas and grew up in Rossville, Kansas. He participated in the Boy Scouts and the Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club. He graduated in the class of 1971...
Mary Lee Ronnau Fields
Jun 17, 2024
Mary Lee Ronnau Fields, 79, of Saint Marys, Kansas, beloved wife, mom, grandmother and great-grandmother passed following a long struggle with COPD at Midland Hospice House on June 17, 2024, surrounded by family.
Born April 2, 1945, in Wamego, Kansas to John C. Ronnau and Marjorie June (Melenson). Mary Lee was a 1963 graduate of Saint Marys High School. She was...
Marilyn M. Klein
Jun 15, 2024
Marilyn M. (Moylan) Klein, 91, of Shawnee, KS died on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Marilyn was born on June 12, 1933 to Daniel and Monica (Gillgannon) Moylan in Emmett, KS, the oldest of 5 children.
She was preceded in death by husband, Edgar “Ed” Klein, her parents, her brothers, Jerry and Pat Moylan, and her sister, Judith Welch. She is survived by...
Eileen Violet Barrett
Jun 14, 2024
Eileen Violet (Ganschow) Barrett was born in Plankinton, South Dakota on September 3, 1925. She was the second of seven children born to George and Alberta (Tielebein) Ganschow. She is survived by her youngest brother Don. Her father worked as a boilermaker for the railroad and moved the family to Palo Alto, California in 1942 to seek a better life....
Justin James Stach
Jun 10, 2024
Justin James Stach passed away on June 10, 2024, at his home in Manhattan, KS.Born on July 7, 1980, in Kansas City, MO, to Robert E. and Jill L. Stach (Raitt), Justin's love for sports started at a young age and continued to be a part of his life throughout the years. A proud graduate of Raymore Peculiar High School,...
