Norma Louise Henderson
Oct 6, 2025
Norma Louise (Faulk) Henderson, 96, entered her heavenly rest Monday, October 6th at her home near Maple Hill, Kansas. She was born September 2, 1929 near Emporia, Kansas. She was the third child, second daughter of Charley Allen and Alpha Irena “Irene A.” (Hestand) Faulk. Norma Lou, as she was called by family and friends, moved several times around rural...
Alice Mae Lister
Oct 3, 2025
Alice M. Lister, 92, of rural Dover, KS passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Homestead Assisted Living of Auburn.
Alice was born on September 13, 1933 in rural Eskridge, the daughter of Charles and Marceline (Couture) Zabel. She attended Wabaunsee County Country School #4, Highland Park Elementary School in Shawnee county, Reading Elementary in Lyon...
Rita E. Legleiter
Oct 1, 2025
Rita Elizabeth Legleiter, 90, of St. Mary’s died Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, at Celebration Villa of Hearthstone in Topeka.
She was born on September 25, 1935, in Odin Kansas, the daughter of Joe and Agnes Wondra. She was a graduate of Odin Schools and worked at a bakery in Hoisington until she married Cletus M. Legleiter in November 1960. Together they...
Shelly Diane Widau
Sep 28, 2025
Shelly Diane Widau, a beacon of love and warmth, passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on September 3, 1963, in Topeka, Kansas, Shelly's generous spirit and nurturing nature touched the lives of everyone who crossed her path.
Shelly dedicated her career to the field of medical technology, beginning as a Med Tech at St. Luke's...
Chauncey “Buck” Hewes
Sep 14, 2025
Born July 6, 1940 – Paxico, Kansas
Departed September 14, 2025 – Surrounded by Family
Chauncey Frank Hewes, known to all as “Buck” and lovingly called “Gramps” by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14th, surrounded by those who loved him most.
Buck’s life was marked by devotion—to his late wife, Kate Hewes, to his family, and to the...
Belinda Anne Brown
Sep 13, 2025
Belinda Anne Brown, age 75, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on September 13, 2025.
Born in Louisiana, Belinda lived a life full of faith, compassion, and unwavering love. Her journey took her across the country and around the world, but she found her final home in Maple Hill, Kansas. A devout woman, Belinda’s greatest passion was...
Richard “Dickie” Eugene Heim
Sep 8, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Richard "Dickie" Eugene Heim, 78, of St. Marys, Kansas, who left this world suddenly on September 8, 2025. A father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Dickie will be remembered for his humor, his resilience, and the way he always showed up-whether it was for a Saturday drive, a birthday, or simply to lend a...
Richard James Patrick Ahearn
Sep 8, 2025
Richard James Patrick Ahearn of St Mary's Kansas, departed this life at the age of 93, on September 8, 2025.
Richard was born to Stephen and Julia (Smith) Ahearn, on August 16, 1932 in Queens, NY, and he remained a proud New Yorker his whole life.
After attending Saint Matthias Catholic school and Grover Cleveland High, Richard joined the Army, where he...
Barbara Jean Flach
Aug 28, 2025
Barbara Jean (Shields) Flach, 92, of Paxico, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at The Heritage Home in Alma surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on January 5, 1933, in rural Havensville, KS on the family farm to Ed and Anna Gunther Shields. She attended schools at Coal Creek and Corning, KS and graduated from Corning High...
Virginia Grace McMillin
Aug 23, 2025
Virginia Grace McMillin, born April 4, 1939 in Norton, KS, passed away August 23rd in Westmoreland, KS surrounded and accompanied by the ones she loved most. Married May 20th, 1966 Virginia was a devout and loving wife to her husband Joe. Virginia provided loving care to her five children, Mark McMillin, Cindy Brown, Lora Byrd, Brad McMillin, and Kevin McMillin....
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Lambotte
Aug 22, 2025
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Lambotte, 94, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025. Born on March 23, 1931, in Emmett, she was the cherished daughter of the late John and Catherine Jacobson.
Betty's life was a testament to love, faith, and service, values she cherished deeply throughout her time with us. She was preceded in death by her beloved...
Susan Kay Vogel
Aug 18, 2025
Susan Kay (Gustafson) Vogel, age 77, of St. Marys, Kansas, fell asleep in the Lord on August 18, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born to Willard and Clara Gustafson in Erie, PA, Susan was the youngest of four children and is survived by her sisters Jean and Carol, but was preceded in death by her older brother, Bill. She later moved...
Brian Richard McCann
Aug 6, 2025
Brian Richard McCann March 12, 1957 – August 6, 2025
Brian Richard McCann — beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend — entered into eternal rest on August 6, 2025, in St. Mary’s, Kansas. He was 68 years old.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Louis and Mildred McCann, Brian grew up with challenges that forged him into a man of strength,...
Daniel Lee “Danny” Grieshaber
Jul 27, 2025
Daniel Lee (Danny) Grieshaber, 91, born October 25, 1933 on a farm northwest of St. Marys, KS, the son of the late Albert F. and Louise C. (Thowe) Grieshaber, died quietly July 27, 2025, at the St. Marys Manor, after a very brief illness.
He graduated from the Pleasant View (country) Grade School, then from the St. Marys High School. He...
Helen Louise Bansemer
Jul 26, 2025
Helen Louise Bansemer, 88, of St. Marys, died on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Midland Hospice House surrounded by her family.
Helen was born on October 8, 1936, in Garden City, KS the daughter of John and Alma (Birzer) Talley. She attended Catholic grade school and graduated from St. Marys High School of the Plains. She later graduated from Halstead School...
Sally Ann Koelling
Jul 26, 2025
Sally Ann Koelling was born on April 12, 1958, and died on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the age of 67. Survivors include her husband Michael Koelling, two sons, Wesley (Sara) and Jeffrey (Sarah) and eight grandchildren, Landon, Vanessa, Natalie, Lorelai, Quinlynn, Kyzen, Scarlett, Hudson, and sister Betty Jo (Don) Hoadley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis...
Virginia Lee Parker
Jul 25, 2025
Virginia L. Parker, 96, died July 25, 2025 at KUMC, Kansas City, Kansas.
She was born October 6, 1928, the daughter of Louis and Matilda (Burns) Dick. A resident of the Maple Hill, Kansas, community before moving to Vintage Park Assisted Living Center in Wamego, Kansas, the last year of her life.
On February 14, 1953, she married William (Bill) Parker at...
James Gary Gordon
Jul 19, 2025
James Gary Gordon, 86, of Rossville, KS died peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at home.
Jim was born July 15, 1939, on the family farm in Coffey County, northeast of Burlington, KS. His parents were John and Dorthea Harrison Gordon. He graduated from Waverly High School in 1957 and served in the Kansas National Guard for 7 years.
Jim married Ernestine...
John Garnett Hladky
Jul 17, 2025
John Garnett Hladky, 79, of St. Marys, died on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the Colmery-O’Neil Veterans Medical Center in Topeka surrounded by his family.
John was born on March 11, 1946 in Onaga, KS the son of Garnett and Marjorie (Wells) Hladky. He attended grade school in St. Clere and graduated from Emmett High School.
John met Delores Stueve in Emmett...
Pearl De-Vee Jacobsen
Jul 17, 2025
Pearl De-Vee (McDonald) Jacobsen left us here on earth on July 17, 2025, peacefully after 97 years to enter Heaven’s eternity. She was tired & her work here was done. She told me I’d be ok & to carry on with my life, but the time had come for her to go now to be with Dad, Dale, Mark &...
