Obituaries

Jun 9, 2022

Jean Baker, 82, a lifetime resident in ldana, Kansas was born August 15, 1939, in Clay Center the daughter of Millard Franklin “Pete” and Rachel “Irene” (Hine) Fyfe. She died June 9, 2022 in Topeka, KS.

She attended the ldana Grade School and Clay Center High School. Upon graduation, she worked for Elmer Anderson Law firm for...

Jun 8, 2022

Carl “Tom” Nelson, age 86, died in Manhattan, KS on June 8, 2022.  He was born June 13, 1935, in rural Woodston, KS to Carl and Rausa (Hale) Nelson.  Tom graduated from Alton High School in 1953. He stayed in the Alton area for a time, later moving to Clay Center and working as a manager for Orscheln’s for...

Jun 7, 2022

David Bryan Desmarais, 65 died June 7, 2022, in Clay Center, KS.  He was born on February 5, 1957, in Taunton, Massachusetts, the son of Robert and Elaine (Schafer) Desmarais.  David was raised in Taunton before moving to Clay Center in 1975.  He served in the US Army and then the Army National Guard.  David married Annie West on...

May 31, 2022

Betty Ann Jones, 87 of  Morganville, passed away on May 31, 2022 at the Linn Community Nursing Home.  She was born on August 21, 1934 at her family home in Palmer, Kansas, the daughter of Herman and Anna (Reith) Kolle. Betty was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Linn where she attended the Immanuel Lutheran School.

May 29, 2022

Marie Franson passed away the morning of Sunday, May 29, 2022. She was surrounded by family in her final days. Marie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother during her incredible 97 years. She was blessed to live independently in her own home until just a few weeks ago.

Marie had a long and...

May 20, 2022

Eldyn “Al” Peck, 90 of Clay Center, died Friday, May 20 , 2022 at his residence.  He was born on February 22, 1932 in Birdsall, New York, the son of William and Lena (Wheaton) Peck.

Al came to the Clay Center area when he was stationed at Fort Riley after a tour of duty in Germany in...

May 18, 2022

Phyllis Loie (Woellhof) Hartner ( Feb. 3, 1929 – May 18, 2022) died peacefully in her sleep in the early morning.  Phyllis was born at home in Oak Hill, Kansas to Ezra and Grace (Ford) Woellhof, the middle and only girl of five children.  She grew up on her family farm and graduated from Clay County Community...

May 17, 2022

Terry Ray Mitchell died, May 17th, 2022, at Sunshine Meadows in Buhler, KS.  He was born on July 26, 1939, in Clay Center, KS, the only son of Harrison and Ethel Mae Mitchell. Terry was raised on the family farm north of Clay Center. He attended Clay Center public schools and graduated from CCCHS in 1957.  He married Nancy...

May 17, 2022

Roberta M. Lenhart, 86, of Clay Center died Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor.  She was born on December 24, 1935 in Brewster, Kansas the daughter of Bert Gallup and Agnes (Sprague-Hollenbeck) Gallup.

She grew up in Clay Center and graduated from CCCHS in 1954.  Roberta then worked for Dr. Shepard and later...

May 16, 2022

Elroy Hammel, 88 of Overland Park died on Monday, May 16, 2022 at the Morningside Place of Overland Park.

Elroy was born to John Richard “Jack” and Edna Victoria (Hedberg) Hammel on November 11, 1933, in Clay Center, Kansas. He was the fourth of seven children.

Elroy had an entrepreneurial spirit, and his early years...

May 11, 2022

David Wayne Herrs, 70 died May 11, 2022 in Salina, KS.  He was born on October 15, 1951 in Norton, KS the son of Wilbert and Zula (Neff ) Herrs.  David was raised by George and Clara Von Lehe on their farm near Palmer, KS. After graduating from High School, David served in the US Marines from 1969 to...

May 4, 2022

Dennis Lee Ouellette was a caring husband, father, grandfather, and servant of God. He left this world on May 4, 2022, surrounded by family. On April 19, 1949, Dennis was born in Concordia, KS, to Henry and Albertine (Kegle) Ouellette. He lived with his family in Clyde, KS, where he would frequently cross paths with his future wife, Kathleen...

Apr 26, 2022

Linda Kay Baker, 74 of Clay Center, died April 26, 2022 at the Leonardville Nursing Home in Leonardville, Kansas.  She was born on March 11, 1948 in Fremont, Nebraska, the daughter of Roy and Sally (Moser) Packer.

Linda grew up in Clifton, graduating from Clifton High School in 1966.  She then moved to Wichita and worked as...

Apr 25, 2022

Sharon Lehman, 68 years died April 25, 2022, in rural Clay Center, KS.  She was born on August 14, 1953, in Marysville, KS the daughter of James and Ruth (Twidwell) Henley.  Sharon was raised in Greenleaf before moving to Washington with her family.  She was a graduate of Washington High School Class of 1971.  Sharon married Ramey Lehman on...

Apr 21, 2022

Hannelore Marie (Stahl) Young, age 75, of rural Wakefield died April 21, 2022 at Advena Living of Clay Center.  She was born November 28, 1946 in Heidelberg, Germany to Erdmute Stahl and raised by her grandmother, Anna Stahl.  Hannelore married and moved to the United States in 1977 becoming a US citizen on July 22, 1983.  Hanna worked very...

Apr 17, 2022

Arleta Dolores Rohe, 86 died April 17, 2022, in Clay Center, KS.  She was born on January 17, 1936 in Washington Co, the daughter of George and Helena (Wiechman) Dittmer.  Arleta grew up in the Strawberry Township, Washington County, KS.  She attended Immanuel Lutheran School through the 8th grade.  Arleta married Lloyd Rohe on March 10, 1961.  They farmed...

Apr 16, 2022

Robert (Bob) E. Lewis, age 76, passed away April 16, 2022.  He was born October 27, 1945 to Alva and Lela (Denton) Lewis in Leona, KS.  Bob grew up in the Hiawatha area, and enlisted in the Navy after high school.  Bob trained in electrical technology in the Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran. After honorable discharge from the...

Apr 11, 2022

Genevieve Virginia Adeline died April 11 th , 2022 at Northshore Health and Rehab Center, of Loveland, Colorado.    Genevieve was born on June 15 th , 1926 to Joseph and Antoinette (Bombardier) Frigon in rural Clay County, Kansas.   She was the fourth child of six:  Armond, Bernard, Ernest, Joan, and Leo Roy.

For the majority...

Mar 31, 2022

Polly Schwab, 66 died March 31, 2022, in Kansas City, KS.  She was born on October 23, 1955, in Clyde, KS the daughter of Francis and Dorothy (LaBarge) Sorell.  Polly was raised in the Clyde community and was a graduate of the Clyde High School Class of 1973.  She married Marvin Schwab on April 28, 1979.  They made their...

Mar 30, 2022

Christi Renee Spielman, 54, was surrounded by her family as she passed away on the morning of March 30, 2022. She was born November 10, 1967 at Topeka to Lloyd and Patricia (Olejnik) Tomson. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1986 and went on to attend and graduate from Washburn University. Christi married Michael K. Spielman on September...