Obituaries

Oct 26, 2019

James W. Pedigo, 84 died October 26, 2019 at the Leonardville Nursing Home in Leonardville, KS. He was born on April 25, 1935 in Greensburg, KS, the son of Kenneth and Lucille (Bucholtz) Pedigo. James married Carol Patterson on November 27, 1965. They made their home in Pennsylvania and James worked in a foundry and as a truck driver....

Oct 24, 2019

Judy Kling, 70 died October 24, 2019 in Manhattan, KS. She was born on January 9, 1949 in Clay Center, the daughter of Bob and Violet (Cook) Davis. Judy was raised in Clay Center and was a 1967 graduate of CCCHS. She attended Emporia State University before marrying Harvey Kling on December 27, 1969. She worked at Speed Print...

Oct 14, 2019

Austin Robert Kirchner, 30, passed away October 14, 2019 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.  He was born September 22, 1989 to Thomas W. and Wendy J. (Fowles) Kirchner, Jr.

Austin is survived by his parents; brothers, Kyle (Bri) of Clay Center and Quinten of Austin, TX; grandparents, Tom, Sr. and Dorothy Fowles of Clay Center; niece,...

Oct 3, 2019

Royce C. Rasmussen, 66, of Clay Center, died October 3, 2019 at his residence..  He was born on September 25, 1953 to William and Lucille (Sands) Rasmussen in Garden City. Royce grew up in Junction City and graduated from Junction City High School.  He worked as a jailer for the Geary County Sheriff’s Department, was the Assistant Chief of...

Sep 30, 2019

Wilbur Richard Fowles, 89, died September 30, 2019 at the Leonaredville Nursing Home in Leonardville, Kansas.He was born January 28, 1930 in Clay County, Kansas to John and Elenanor (Martin) Fowles. Wilbur was raised on the family farm in Clay County. After graduating from CCCHS he joined the Navy and was a Korean War veteran. Following his service, he worked...

Sep 23, 2019

Tim Ramsey, 71, died September 23, 2019 at the Linn Nursing Home.  Tim was born August 18, 1948 in Clay Center, the son of Edwin Ramsey and Eilene Smythe. He was raised in Clay Center and was a 1966 graduate of CCCHS.  He graduated with a degree from Pittsburg State University in 1970.  Tim returned to Clay Center and...

Sep 15, 2019

Jill Newmeyer 58 died September 15, 2019 in Clay Center, KS. She was born on February 27, 1961 in Greensburg, PA, the daughter of Clifford and Helen (Tkacik) Young. Jill was raised in Pennsylvania and graduated with degrees in Sociology and Anthropology from Carlow University. She married Joseph “Joe” Newmeyer on August 3, 1985. Jill worked at Russell Stover...

Sep 15, 2019

Helen Holston, 93, died peacefully on September 15, 2019 in Clay Center, Kansas.  Helen Elizabeth Holston was born March 28, 1926 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Vey G. and Elsie Holston. As a child, Helen's family moved a great deal, following her father to many different job sites throughout the country. She graduated from State Center High School...

Sep 12, 2019

Linda Eaton, 68 died September 12, 2019 in Miltonvale, KS. She was born on March 7, 1951 in Axtell, KS, the daughter of Carl and Geraldine (Wilhelm) Schmelzle. Linda married Terry Eaton on December 13, 1986 he survives of the home. She worked in medical records at Clay Center Family Physicians for several years. Linda then worked at Tasty...

Sep 8, 2019

Jean Katherine Oberhelman, 94, passed away peacefully Sept. 8, 2019 at The Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas. Jean was born on Nov. 18, 1924 in Waterville, Kansas., the third of four children born to Frank and Gladys Fitzgerald.

Jean was proud to say she was born and raised in Waterville, Kansas. and a 1942 graduate...

Sep 8, 2019

Darlene Marie Shadle passed peacefully away at the age of 83 years old on September 8, 2019 at the Presbyterian Manor in Clay Center, KS.

She was born on July 29, 1936 to parents Charles F. and Laura (Crawford) Kellogg.

Darlene grew up in Clay Center. She attended school in Clay Center and graduated from...

Sep 6, 2019

Delmer Kahrs 83 died September 6, 2019 in Manhattan, KS. He was born on February 8, 1936 in Clay County, KS, the son of Elmer and Medora (Rand) Kahrs. Delmer was raised in the Clifton Community. He farmed between Clifton and Palmer his entire life. Delmer was a member of the St Paul Lutheran Church in Palmer. He was...

Sep 6, 2019

Scott Kimbrough 62 Scott lost his 4 year battle with cancer on September 6, 2019 in Green, KS...he is now Home. He was born on November 5, 1956 in Manhattan, KS, the son of Leon and Cheryl (Dugan) Kimbrough. Scott was raised in Kansas City. He married Nancy Lund on April 17, 1982. Scott worked at Hutchinson-Mayrath in Clay...

Sep 4, 2019

Margy Ann Buttman - Taylor, 64, died September 4, 2019 in Linn, Kansas.  She was born on July 25, 1955 in Clarksburg, W. Virginia to Earl and Nola (Harris) Greaver. Margy moved to Kansas in 1996. She married Craig Taylor on June 18, 2011. She worked as a dietary cook and aide at Clifton Community Care and Medicalodge. Margy...

Sep 4, 2019

Rex C. Stout 88 died September 4, 2019 in Manhattan, KS. He was born on November 10, 1930 in Wells, KS, the son Powell and Grace (Cooper) Stout. Rex was a lifelong resident of Ottawa County. He married Mary Pellant on November 12, 1950. They farmed in Ottawa County, west of Oak Hill, KS. Rex enjoyed travelling and fishing,...

Sep 1, 2019

David Eugene Chapman AGE, 56 died September 1, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, MO.  He was born on November 13, 1962 in Newport Beach, CA, the son of Joseph and Donna (Bean) Chapman. David was raised in Riley County and attended school in the Randolph community. He worked for Walters-Morgan Construction for 25 years. David was preceded...

Aug 15, 2019

Jo Ann was born March 6, 1931 in Clay Center, Kansas to Carl Sr. and Marie (Henry) Pfizenmaier. Jo Ann was raised in Clay County. She attended Green Elementary School through 8th grade and graduated from Morganville High School in 1948. She married James Brown on October 4, 1951. Together, they built their home in Clay Center, Kansas in...

Jul 29, 2019

Lorenze Herbert Karmann passed away at the age of 80 on Monday, July 29, 2019.  He was born on December 8, 1938, in Junction City, Kansas, the son of Herbert and Mildred (Erichsen) Karmann.  He attended Acme and Alida rural grade schools in Geary County and the Dickinson County Community High School in Chapman, KS, graduating with his class...

Jul 25, 2019

Elaine Marie Claeys, 74, died July 25, 2019 at the Leonardville Nursing Home in Leonardville, Kansas. She was born on April 19, 1945 in Miltonvale, Kansas, the daughter of Zephren “Ike” and Dorothy (Cyr) Chartier.  She was raised in Miltonvale and graduated from CCCHS in 1963.  She married her high school sweetheart, Laddie Griffiths on July 16, 1963.  This...

Jul 21, 2019

Russell L. Alexander died July 21, 2019 at the Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, Kansas. Russell was born September 28, 1924 in the Goshen Township, Clay County, Kansas to Lewis J. and Maggie (Wachsnicht) Alexander. Russell attended Shaubel Grade School and graduated from Green Rural High School in 1943. He married Mary L. Barr on September 1,...