OBITUARIES
Jerry Couch
Feb 26, 2023
Jerry J. Couch ,88, passed away early Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Newman Regional Health in Emporia.
He was born September 24, 1934 in Chillicothe, Missouri the son of William and Susie (Denney) Couch. Jerry attended Chillicothe High School and graduated with the class of 1952.
Following high school he took a job with a highway construction company which led him to...
Adele M Boljack
Feb 25, 2023
Adele M. Bolejack, went to be with her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, February 25, 2023. She was 94 years old.
Adele, was born October 7, 1928, in Wheaton, Kansas, at her parents home, Fredrick William August Stelter and Marie Louise Teske Stelter.
On April 26, 1952 she was married to Adryn Buford Bolejack at the Christian Church In Ottawa,Kansas. Adryn, passed...
Georgia J. Rush
Feb 24, 2023
Georgia J. “Nita” Rush, 95, of Topeka, a long time resident of Eskridge, Kansas, passed away February 24, 2023.
She was born August 18, 1927 in Paxico, Kansas the daughter of George and Inez Miller Lietz. In 1941 Nita moved to Eskridge to attend high school. She lived with several area families until her parents could get moved to Eskridge. Nita...
Kenneth R. Allan
Feb 22, 2023
Kenneth R. Allan, 93, passed away late Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his home in Emporia, surrounded by his family.
He was born March 25, 1929 in Melvern, Kansas the son of Richard “Dick” and Edith Criqui Allan. Kenny spent the majority of his early life in and around Melvern. He lived with his family in California before returning to Melvern...
William John Thomas
Feb 21, 2023
On February 21, 2023, John walked into the open arms of Jesus with his final earthly breath and a brief smile as I believe he heard “Welcome home my good and faithful servant!”
William John Thomas was born November 30,1951 to William M Thomas and Agnes P Thomas in Emporia, KS. He was the youngest of five siblings. He loved growing...
Philip Woodbury George
Feb 12, 2023
Philip Woodbury George, beloved husband, dad, papa & great grand-papa, as well as respected stockman & proud WW II veteran, passed away peacefully & ascended into eternal life, while in the presence of family, on Sunday morning, February 12, 2023, at the age of 101. He was welcomed at the Gates of Heaven, by his parents & three siblings, as...
Billy D. Greenwood
Feb 11, 2023
Billy Dean Greenwood 93, passed away early Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Holiday Resort in Emporia.
He was born May 21, 1929 two miles west of Madison, Kansas, the son of Albert E. and Lydia M. Mackey Greenwood. Billy attended Madison High School and graduated with the Class of 1948.
He was joined in marriage to Anna Mae Goodsell on October 5,...
Gary L. Lindbloom
Feb 10, 2023
Gary L. Lindbloom, 79, Topeka, transitioned to his eternal life Friday, February 10, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born in Eskridge Kansas, the third son of Wilford and Eileen (Pearson) Lindbloom. He attended Miller grade school, Rapp Country school and was a 1961 graduate of Osage City High School. In high school, Gary played basketball and was active in...
Roxanne Marie Thomas
Jan 27, 2023
Roxanne Marie Thomas, 67. passed away Friday evening at her home south east of Lebo with her family gathered around her.
She was born May 20,1955 in Moundridge KS to Eldo and Letha Ediger of Inman, KS. She and her older sister, Barbara, and younger brother, Wes, had many happy times on the farm. Roxanne attended Turkey Creek grade school and...
Beaux Alexander David Cannon
Jan 25, 2023
Beaux Alexander David Cannon, 4 months old, passed away at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka.
Beaux was born September 9, 2022 in Topeka, the son of Ethan Alexander Cannon and Mika Bartley.
He is survived by his mother, Mika Bartley of Topeka; his father, Ethan Cannon of Topeka; maternal grandmother, Tillie Bartley of Topeka; paternal grandparents, Robert and Sandra Cannon of Kansas...
James Lee Carson
Jan 18, 2023
James L. “Jim” Carson, 73, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka.
James Lee Carson was born October 23, 1949 in Clackamas, Oregon, the son of John Westly and Trula May (Cartee) Carson. He graduated from Emporia High School in 1968. Shortly after high school, he was drafted into the United States Marines during the Vietnam...
Sandra L. Siebuhr
Jan 17, 2023
Sandra L. Siebuhr 73, passed away late Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Newman Regional Health surrounded by her family.
She was born March 28, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of Kenneth Joseph Sr. and Georgia June Mountz Dorksen. Sandy attended Catholic School in Cleveland before moving to California at the age of 17 to be near her mother.
She met the...
Marsha Anne Gomez
Jan 13, 2023
Marsha Anne Gomez, 79, of Osage City, KS, passed away on January 13, 2023, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
Marsha was born in Fairmont, MN to parents Charles and Mildred (Hames) Best on February 25, 1943. Marsha spent her childhood in Minnesota, graduating from Richfield High School, and was united in marriage to Michael Gomez on December 17, 1967.
Marsha worked as...
Myron Max Hinz
Jan 13, 2023
Myron Max Hinz, 91, of Emporia, Kansas entered into heaven on January 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Myron was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and he was a faithful member of the Lutheran Church from birth.
Myron was born on July 7, 1931 to Herman A. Hinz and Dorothy L. Hinz in Lu Verne, Iowa. Myron...
Leota M. Botkin
Jan 11, 2023
Leota M. Botkin, 96, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Life Care Center in Burlington.
Leota Mae Knight was born June 10, 1926 in Lebo, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Lyda Mae (Everett) Knight.
She was joined in marriage to Albert “Abe” Charles Botkin on August 16, 1941 in Topeka. To this union four son were born, Terry, David,...
Earlene K. Bockus
Jan 5, 2023
Earlene K. Bockus, 84, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Osage Nursing Center.
Earlene was born on November 19, 1938 in Topeka, Kansas to Earl A. and Lorene {Martin) Griffin. She graduated from Osage City High School with the class of 1956 and from the Clark School of Business in the spring of 1957. On September 29, 1957, she married...
Dorothy Jean Scoggin
Jan 1, 2023
Dorothy Jean Scoggin, 92, passed away Sunday January 1, 2023 at her home southwest of Hartford.
She was born October 7, 1930 in Emporia, Kansas the daughter of Frank and Josie Emley Cunningham. Dorothy lived the early years of her life in the Emporia and Hartford area before moving with her parents to Olathe when she was a teenager.
Dorothy married the...
Dorothy Jean Meyer
Dec 29, 2022
Funeral services for Dorothy J. Meyer, 88, Osage City will be held Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Osage City, KS with the Rev. Michael Turner officiating. Burial will be at the Osage City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-7:30 p.m., Friday, January 6th at the VanArsdale Funeral Chapel. Dorothy died Thursday,...
Janet Mae Heckathorn
Dec 24, 2022
Janet Mae “Toots” Heckathorn, 94, passed away the evening of December 24, 2022 at Holiday Resort in Emporia where she was surrounded by her family.
She was born November 13, 1928 in Neosho Rapids, Kansas the daughter of William and Eva Verlin Phillips. Toots attended Neosho Rapids Rural High School and graduated with the Class of 1946. Following high school she...
Cory Martin Walquist
Dec 20, 2022
Cory Martin Walquist, 45 of Osage City passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the Kansas University Medical Center.
He was born March 18, 1977 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Chuck and Cathy Martin Walquist. Cory attended Osage City High School and graduated with the Class of 1995.
Cory was joined in marriage to Laura Marie Hovestadt on May 13, 2000...
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