Obituaries

Jul 9, 2019

Warren Irwin Charpie, 98 was born on January 19, 1921 near Morganville, KS, the son of Irwin and Laura (Swenson) Charpie. He was baptized on May 29, 1921 at Swedesburg Lutheran Church and was confirmed on October 28, 1934. Warren was raised in the Garfield Center community and attended Johnson and Swedesburg schools. He married Marcene Brightweiser on April...

Jul 6, 2019

Daniel “Dan” Len McIntosh was born on April 7, 1956 in Clay Center, the son of Leonard and Genevieve (Frigon) McIntosh. He was the fourth and final child, following Patricia, Sherlyn, and David. To quote his mother’s words when describing Dan’s birth, “Dan was the only one born when we were already in town before his arrival. We had...

Jul 4, 2019

Marie Ellen Moore was born March 02, 1935 in Ringwood, Oklahoma to Glenn and Anna (Fisher) Boardman. Marie was a graduate of Miltonvale Wesleyan High School. She married Lloyd Moore on December 12, 1954. They made their home in Miltonvale where they owned and operated L&M Kennel. Marie was a member of the Miltonvale Christian Church and CWF. She...

Jul 3, 2019

Portia L. (Blake) Myer, 79, of Miltonvale, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 in her home with her daughter by her side.  She was born March 12, 1940 in Oak Hill the daughter of Aaron Clair and Eva (Gray) Blake.  Portia attended Union Township School and was a graduate of Miltonvale High School, class of 1958. She worked many...

Jun 29, 2019

Nancy JoAnn Mitchell, 77 died June 29, 2019 in Hutchinson, KS. She was born on April 23, 1942 in Clay County, KS the daughter of Ervin and Julia Arlene (Nelson) Taddiken. Nancy Taddiken Mitchell was raised on the family farm west of Clay Center. She attended Washington District #15 elementary school, graduated from CCCHS in 1960 and Stormont-Vail School...

Jun 28, 2019

Linda M. Blackwood, 59 died June 28, 2019 in Leonardville, KS. She was born on December 27, 1959 in Long Island, N.Y., the daughter of Vincent and Evelyn (Gates) Billera. Linda was born and raised in New York. She later moved to Washington state where she met Dr. Greg Blackwood, they married January 14, 1994. They moved to Clay...

Jun 20, 2019

Ryan Linn Jensen, 39 died June 20, 2019 in Parkdale, AR. He was born on June 30, 1979 in Clay Center, KS, the son of Greg and Gerry (Hayworth) Jensen. Ryan was raised in Clay Center and graduated from CCCHS in 1997. While in school, Ryan participated in youth organizations, football, wrestling and powerlifting. He was the powerlifting state...

Jun 17, 2019

August Frederick “Fred” Brenner, 72, passed away on February 6, 2019 after a brief struggle with an inoperable brain tumor. He was born on July 24, 1946, son of Doris and Arnold Brenner. Fred was raised in Kansas City, MO, and lived much of his life in California. He was a successful systems analyst and entrepreneur and participated in...

Jun 16, 2019

Sylvia Wohler, 83 died June 16, 2019 in Clay Center, KS. She was born on April 11, 1936 in Clay County, KS, the daughter of Murl and Clarabel (Baldwin) Modean. Sylvia was raised in Clay County near Idana and graduated from CCCHS. She married Elmer Wohler on September 5, 1954. Sylvia worked as a bookkeeper for her husband’s business,...

Jun 15, 2019

Norma Wendte, 88 died June 15, 2019 in Linn, KS. She was born on November 28, 1930 in Washington County, KS, the daughter of Louis and Edna (Hillers) Dankenbring. Norma was raised in the Palmer community and graduated from Linn High School in 1948. She worked part-time as an operator for the Linn Telephone Co. and at the Palmer...

Jun 12, 2019

Clinton "Clint" Jensen, Jr. was born April 16, 1945 to Clinton, Sr. and Lenora (Williams) Jensen in Leesville, Louisiana. Clint graduated from Miltonvale High School in 1963. After high school he attended a school in Denver, Colorado where he became a certified mechanic. This career path was not only his job but his hobby as well. Clint spent many...

Jun 11, 2019

Larry Wallace Sr., 77 died June 11, 2019 in Clay Center, Kansas. He was born on September 3, 1941 in Pittsburg, KS, the son of Joseph and Mary Ann (Grassi) Wallace. Larry was raised in Weir, Kansas and graduated from Weir High School in 1958. He married Helen Marie Martin on January 23, 1960. In 1968, Larry purchased Easy...

Jun 11, 2019

Harold (Bud) Leroy May, 92, of Clay Center died Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Clay County Medical Center. He was born December 8, 1926 to Orville and Marie (Benjamin) May, joining older sister Hattie Luella (“Babe”), followed by younger sister, Betty. At age 18, Bud signed up to serve in the Navy during WWII, just missing an assignment to...

Jun 11, 2019

Lyman “Mick” Crawford age 83, died June 11, 2019 in Clay Center, Kansas. He was born to George and Lottie Mae (Bergman) Crawford. Mick was born and raised in Clay Center. He served in the US Navy. Mick owned and operated Mick’s Live Bait in Wakefield. He loved to fish and watch westerns, enjoyed getting together with family, especially...

Jun 9, 2019

Vernetta Dankenbring, 89 died June 9, 2019 in Linn, KS. She was born on January 27, 1930 in Hollenberg, KS, the daughter of Ephriam and Verna (Luhring) Long. Vernetta was raised on the family farm near Linn. She graduated from Linn High School in 1949 and worked at the Washington County Creamery. She married Robert Dankenbring on November 21,...

Jun 5, 2019

Darlene Pearl Williams, 82, who resided in Edmond, Okla died Wednesday, June. 5, 2019 at Midwest City, Okla.  Mrs. Williams was born April 21, 1937 in Clay Center, KS, the daughter of Marion and Violet (Roberts) Weller. She enjoyed fishing and camping with family and friends, travel, and spent a large part of her life caring for others.

Jun 5, 2019

Terry Cunningham 65 died June 5, 2019 at his residence in Clay Center, KS. He was born on January 10, 1954 in Manhattan, KS the son of Franklin and Patricia (Whittle) Cunningham. Terry worked as a roofer for many years. He was preceded in death by mother, Patricia Cunningham.

Survivors: Son: Travis Lulfs Son: Troy Lulfs Father:...

Jun 5, 2019

Dennis H. Peters son of Walter and Marie (Endorf) Peters was born October 16, 1943 in Steele City, Nebraska. Dennis was raised in the Palmer community, attended St. John’s Lutheran School and graduated from the Linn High School in 1961. He attended Capital City Barber College. Dennis married Carolyn Combes on June 20, 1965. They made their home in...

May 24, 2019

Ruth Elaine Betters 75 died May 24, 2019 in Clyde, KS. She was born on August 16, 1943 in Guide Rock, NE, the daughter of Melvin and Flora (Bartlett) Betters. Ruth will be missed by niece, Reta Berry, James, Donny, Penny, Karry and Elaine along with their 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, niece Rebecca Traylor (David Eklund), Austen, Christian, Rhiannon...

May 21, 2019

Mary Jo Rohla, 83 years died May 21, 2019 in Clay Center, KS. She was born on August 21, 1935 in Plains, KS, he daughter of Montrose “Mont” and Delia (Kinsal) Gowens. Mary Jo was raised and attended school in the Meade community. She married David Rohla on September 15, 1977. Mary Jo worked as a Certified Nurse’s Aide....