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...
Delores A. Porter
Mar 8, 2024
Delores A. Porter, 85, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at her home on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Reservation.
She was born to Cleve N. and Josephine M. (Rice) Sumner on July 15, 1938, at Holton. Delores grew up in the rural Delia community and attended Nieve Country School. She graduated from the Haskell Institute, Lawrence, KS in 1956. She...
Kathy Ann Page
Mar 3, 2024
Kathy Ann Page, 67, of Tecumseh, Kansas died on March 3rd, 2024 from medical complications following a car accident on February 7th.
Kathy was born at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas on November 16th, 1956 to the late Fred and Louise Kepfield.
She grew up in Topeka with her brother Fred. She also spent many happy hours on the family farm...
Walter Emile Kollin
Feb 16, 2024
Walter Emile Kollin, 90, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at his home in Harahan, LA.
Walter will lie in state and the family will receive friends at Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St. in St. Mary's from 1:00 - 4:00 pm, on Friday, February 23. Rosary will be prayed at 5:20 pm at Immaculata Catholic Church. A sung requiem Mass...
Laird L. French
Feb 8, 2024
Laird Leslie French was Born in Rossville on February 15, 1940, to Howard and Berniece French. Laird lived in Rossville until the age of 6, when the family moved to the farm. Laird attended school in Rossville and graduated from Rossville High School. He joined the United States Army. His basic training was in Missouri, and then he was stationed in...
Nancy Kay Rogers
Feb 6, 2024
Nancy Kay Rogers, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born on August 7, 1957, in Wamego, the beloved daughter of Paul and Annabel (Cordts) Dohrman.
Nancy was raised in the St. Marys community and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1975. Upon graduation, she attended and...
Judith R. Hart
Jan 28, 2024
St. Marys-Judith R. "Judy" Hart, age 77, passed away late on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at a hospital in Topeka.
Born on December 27, 1946, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Judy was the daughter of Celestino and Carmen Rios. Her father's service in the United States Army led the family to live in various places including the Canal Zone, Germany, Colorado...
Vernon W. Thowe
Jan 23, 2024
Vernon W. Thowe, aged 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at a Topeka hospital.
Born on September 15, 1946, in Wamego, Vernon was the son of Arthur Christ and Madeline Freda Kobisbie Thowe. He spent his early years in the Alma community before relocating to California. In 1965 he was drafted into the United States Army and was sent...
Rovell R. "Dutch" Heslet
Jan 15, 2024
Dutch Heslet, 73, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
Dutch was born in Salina on July 25, 1950, the son of Elmer R. and Norma Meier Heslet. He was raised in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School. Following graduation, Dutch worked at Rossville Grain Elevator and many years at Jeffrey Energy...
Carol R. Cerny
Jan 13, 2024
Carol Rose (Neuhalfen) Cerny, age 87, passed peacefully January 13, 2024 surrounded by family and fortified by the Sacraments, prayers and blessings of the Catholic Church. Carol was born May 19, 1936 to Veronica Elizabeth (Gubbels) Neuhalfen and Anthony John Neuhalfen in Hartington, Nebraska.
Carol spent her youth in the farming communities of Hartington and Randolph, Nebraska. Nicknamed “Rosie the...
Patricia A. Koloc
Jan 12, 2024
Patricia A. Koloc, 89, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at her residence in Emmett, Kansas.
Born on June 11, 1934, in Chicago, Patricia was the daughter of Stanley and Lillian Comeaux Rice. She spent her early years in Chicago before relocating to Florida in 1959. Over a decade ago, she moved to the Emmett community to reside with her...
