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,...
Mary Ann Olson
Jun 8, 2024
Mary Ann Olson of St. Mary’s passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 8th.
Mary was born in Mankato, Minnesota to Lester and Clara Lang and lived there until her family moved to Southern California as a child. She attended UCLA and obtained a master’s degree in classical languages and began her career as a language professor, teaching for years...
Rhonda Marie Lenherr
Jun 7, 2024
Rhonda Lenherr, 62, of St. Marys, Kansas succumbed to cancer late in the evening of June 7, 2024. She was surrounded by friends and family in her last days. Rhonda was the daughter of Deanna Kovar and the late Jim Gordon, also from St. Marys.
Rhonda was born and raised in St. Marys, attending the local Grade and High Schools, graduating in...
Roger Emil Crubel
May 26, 2024
Roger Emil Crubel, age 88, of Wamego and formerly of St. Marys, KS, died peacefully Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Valley Vista Nursing Home in Wamego. He was born on January 5, 1936, at the Crubel family farm, the son of Henry and Mary (Errthum) Crubel. Roger attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Bloomington, WI. On April 9, 1958, he...
Mary Irene Johnson
May 11, 2024
Mary Irene Johnson, 75, of St. Marys, died unexpectedly at her home on May 11, 2024.
She was born May 20, 1948, in Clay Center, to the late Loren and Irene Elliott. She was raised in Clay Center and graduated from Clay County Community High School in 1966. She worked at the family-owned Elliott Drug throughout her high school years. Mary...
Lane Joseph Green
May 8, 2024
This Sweet Boy was the little boy who completed our family! From the very beginning the odds were stacked against him. On March 29th, I went in for an appointment that ended with me being admitted into Children’s Mercy Hospital for the remainder of my pregnancy. 40 days! 40 days of a roller coaster ride of ups and downs but...
Joan C. Frazier
May 7, 2024
Joan Corbin Frazier, 99, of Topeka, Ks, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7th, surrounded by family. She was born on January 15, 1925 east of Maple Hill in a small country house, and was the third of five children born to Robert and Mildred (McCauley) Corbin. Her original birth certificate, which she did not actually see a copy...
Leroy E. Romine
Apr 18, 2024
Leroy E. Romine, a revered tire builder at Goodyear Tire in Topeka, KS for nearly 35 years, passed away on April 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and selflessness. Leroy was known not only for his dedication to his work but also for the compassion he showed towards others, especially during difficult times.Born on March 19, 1934, in...
Victoria "Vicki" A. Vande Velde
Apr 13, 2024
Victoria A. Vande Velde, fondly known as Vicki, departed from this world on April 13, 2024, in Topeka, KS, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, cherished memories and was reunited with her husband, Kenny and daughter, Kimmy. Born on March 7, 1947, in Kansas City, KS, Vicki led a remarkable life that touched the hearts of many. She was...
David J. Schleif
Apr 12, 2024
David J. Schleif, age 51, of Belvue, Kansas, lost his battle with cancer on April 12, 2024. David is the son of Mary Schleif Bennett, born on January 4, 1973 in Wamego, Kansas.
He attended St. Marys Junior Senior High School, graduating in 1991 and then continued his education at MATC.
David met Brenda Lee Wolfe on Sept 17, 1994, and they...
Suzanne (Docker) LeBlanc
Apr 11, 2024
Suzanne LeBlanc, 64 of St, Mary’s KS passed away on April 11, 2024 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, Kansas. Suzanne was born in Arkansas City, Kansas on April 3, 1960, to Howard “Doc” and Marilyn Docker who preceded her in death. She grew up in Topeka graduating from Topeka West High School in 1978.
Suzanne was a beloved wife, daughter,...
Charles W. Thomas
Mar 29, 2024
Charles (Bill) Thomas, 77, died at his home in St. Mary’s, on Friday, March 29.
Bill was born on September 21, 1946, in Seattle, WA. He graduated from Mt. Si High School in Snoqualmie, WA in 1965. From there he joined the Navy and did one tour of duty in Vietnam.
He worked for Weyerhaeuser and later Genie Industries as a welder.
Bill...
Steve Freeman
Mar 26, 2024
Steve Freeman was a quiet man and not one to complain about burdensome things. His family and friends became accustomed to his “I’m fine” answer in these past few years when it came to his health-related issues. He greeted everyone with a smile and was always willing to help anyone when called upon. His children could always count on him...
Joyce Marie Brennan
Mar 25, 2024
Joyce Marie Brennan passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, in Rossville.
She was born April 27, 1929, in Kansas City, Missouri to Joseph and Esther (Lambert) Navarre. Joyce graduated from Rossville High School in 1947. She then attended St. Mary College in Leavenworth, KS where she received her bachelor’s degree.
She taught one year of music education after graduation in Meade,...
Paul A. Drippé
Mar 22, 2024
Paul Albert Drippé died unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, one day after his 78th birthday.
He was born on the first day of spring, March 21, 1946, in Darby, Pennsylvania, the third child of Theodore Roosevelt Drippé and Edna Drippé. His father was a godson of President Teddy Roosevelt. Paul was raised in Pennsylvania...
Phillip C. Wendland
Mar 22, 2024
Phillip "Phil" C. Wendland, 97, died on Friday March 22, 2024, in Topeka KS.
He was born on September 18, 1926, the son of Alvin and Viola Wendland in rural Randolph, KS. He graduated from Manhattan High School and Kansas State University.
He was a member of Dover Federated Church, Wabaunsee County Cattlemen's Association and Wabaunsee Farm Bureau. Phil was also a...
Susan Blythe Carpenter
Mar 20, 2024
Susan Blythe (Chelson) Carpenter, 60, of Topeka, KS passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer on March 20, 2024.
She was born on February 11, 1964, the daughter of Gerald and Marsha (Legg) Chelson. She was raised in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1982 and attended Washburn University. She was baptized and...
Dr. Micheal D. Roberts
Mar 19, 2024
Dr. Micheal D. Roberts, a retired assistant superintendent at Kaw Valley USD 321, has sadly passed away at the age of 80 in St. Marys, KS. Dr. Roberts was born in Cushing, OK on April 30th, 1943.
Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Roberts made a lasting impact on the education sector with his expertise and passion for administration. He was introduced...
Ralph J. Cunningham
Mar 18, 2024
Ralph James Cunningham, 76, of Rossville, Kansas peacefully departed life surrounded by family on March 18, 2024. He was born December 27, 1946, in Great Bend Kansas, and grew up in Claflin, Kansas. He is the son of the late Ralph W. and Sadie E. Cunningham, the husband of Edythe L. Cunningham, father to Michael J. Cunningham, and stepfather...
Mildred Winona Perrin
Mar 15, 2024
Mildred Winona (Barnett) Perrin, 100, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Midland Care Hospice House in Topeka.She was born in Half Rock, MO on April 9, 1923, to George and Zana (Yates) Barnett. The family moved to Trenton, MO when she was four years old. Mildred attended Trenton schools and graduated from Trenton High School in 1941.Mildred married Elmer...
