Obituaries

Mar 26, 2020

Charles F. Novak, 90 died March 26, 2020 in Clay Center, KS.  He was born on August 28, 1929 in Clay Center, KS the son of Adolph and Bertha (Klebzuba) Novak.  Charlie graduated from CCCHS in 1947. He married Evelyn Wendte on October 4, 1951 and she survives in the home. Charlie worked for Northern Natural Gas, Wayne Reed...

Mar 24, 2020

Roy R. Rau, 84 died March 24, 2020 in Manhattan, KS.  He was born on September 3, 1935 in Clay County, KS, the son of Paul and Elizabeth (McPheeters) Rau.  Roy was raised in Clay County and was active in 4-H and FFA.  He was a 1953 graduate from CCCHS.  Roy farmed for 72 years and raised Hereford cattle. ...

Mar 20, 2020

Kenneth Elmo Steffen, age 72, of Mesa, Arizona and formerly of Clay Center passed away March 20,2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmo and Edmere (Comeau) Steffen. He is survived by his sisters, Juel Steffen of Redding, CA, Rita Steffen of Redding, CA., Marie and husband, John Colovin of Fountain Hills, AZ.  Burial will be in the...

Mar 17, 2020

Herman Joseph Lippert Jr., 92 died March 17, 2020 in Manhattan, KS.  He was born on September 9, 1927 in Clay Center, KS the son of Herman, Sr. and Jennie (Murphy) Lippert.  Herman served in the US Army during the Korean War. He married Julia Laflin on October 18, 1953.  She preceded him in death on October 21, 2018....

Mar 15, 2020

Robert (Bob) Eugene Macy, son of Harold and Mildred Macy, born near Oak Hill, KS, April 20, 1932 went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2020 at age 87.

Bob married Virginia Mae Perdue on September 27, 1952 and both dedicated their careers to education. Bob taught in Salina and Junction City, KS and then...

Mar 8, 2020

Clifford H. Swarthout, 83, died March 8, 2020 in Clay Center.  He was born February 26 in Wayne, New York, the son of Harry C. and Etheleen (Sumner) Swarthout. Clifford grew up in Wayne, New York.  He served in the U.S. Army.  Clifford married Sandra Smith on September 6, 1956 and they moved to Kansas in 1957.  They would...

Mar 5, 2020

Norman Niles Wohler was born October 30, 1938 in Clay County, to Paul and Irene (Olsen) Wohler. Norman was a 1956 graduate of CCCHS. During high school he worked at the Lincoln Heights grocery store in Clay Center. He then started working for Boogaarts and became the manager of the Boogaarts store in Phillipsburg, Kansas. Norman managed this store...

Mar 4, 2020

Robert Lee "Bob" Black of Greensboro, GA passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital. He was 85. Bob was born August 19, 1934 in Minneapolis, KS to the late Floyd and Lula Mae Reynolds Black. He graduated from Chapman High School in Chapman, KS. After high school he began a career with the Kansas...

Mar 4, 2020

Debra “Deb” was born July 1, 1957 in Clay Center, KS to Dales and Doris (Sheely) Carnahan. She was raised in Clay Center and graduated from CCCHS. She owned and operated Deena’s Café in Clyde for 18 years and owned A1 Bail Bonds. Debra loves country music, especially George Strait. She spent her free time playing cards at the...

Feb 26, 2020

Donald A “Don” Obenland, 95, Clay Center, died February 26.  He was born August 10, 1924 at Clay Center, the son of Oscar and Goldie (Musselman) Obenland.  Don grew up in Clay Center and graduated from CCCHS in 1942.  He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII, upon returning, he worked for his father as a plumber at...

Feb 22, 2020

Della Irene Collette, 86 died February 22, 2020 in Inman, KS. She was born on March 25, 1933 in Miltonvale, KS, the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Webber) Kisby. Della married Donald Charles Collette on July 2, 1955 in Junction City, KS. He preceded her in death on April 24, 1985. She spent many years as a homemaker while...

Feb 18, 2020

Walter (Walt) Richard Lips passed away on February 18th, 2020, while in hospice care at the Presbyterian Manor, Clay Center, KS, where he resided. Walt was born in Columbus, NE on June 8, 1925, to Fritz Rudolf and Emilie (Behle) Lips. Walt’s father was born in Basel, Switzerland and Walt was very proud of his Swiss heritage. Walt is...

Feb 17, 2020

Evan D. Booth, 62, of Clay Center, died Monday, February 17.  He was born April 20, 1957 in Belleville, KS, the son of Ray and Barbara (Drayer) Booth.  He grew up in Clay Center, graduating from CCCHS in 1975.  He graduated from SNU @ Lincoln as a motorcycle technician.  Evan worked for Thatcher Drywall for nearly 30 years.  He...

Feb 12, 2020

Kelly Grant McCann, 57, died February 12, 2020.  He was born September 18, 1962 in Clay Center, the son of Loren "Bob"and Darlene (Shuler) McCann.  Kelly grew up in Clay Center, graduating from CCCHS in 1981.  He served 6 years in the Kansas Army National Guard from 1981-1986.  Kelly married Tracy Carpenter on March 19, 1983.  He worked at...

Feb 11, 2020

Earlene M. Sterling, 98 died February 11, 2020 in Manhattan, KS. She was born on February 15, 1921 in Washington County, KS the daughter of Earl and Grace (Peterson) Beeson. Earlene was raised near the Clifton community. She married Harold G. Sterling on February 15, 1939. They made their home on a farm in Clay and Riley Counties. Along...

Feb 10, 2020

Ian M. Roetman, 22, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, February 10, 2020. He was born February 20, 1997 in Ft. Collins, Colorado, the son of Tim Roetman and Amanda (Holbert) Blackwood. Ian grew up in Clay Center, graduating from CCCHS in 2015. He attended KU and Ft. Hays State University and was currently enrolled in the electrician program at...

Feb 5, 2020

Cynthia L. "Cindy" Smith of Holton, KS passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the Pines Assisted Living facility in Holton, KS after a courageous battle with brain cancer.  Cindy was born on December 2, 1968 at Fort Riley KS, the daughter of Carlton L. and Carol (Green) Miller.  She was a 2015 graduate of Holton High School. ...

Feb 2, 2020

On September 22, 1919 a son was born to Louis W. and Minnie Lohmeyer who they would name Arnold Edward. He was baptized on October 5, 1919 in Zion Lutheran Church by Rev. Carl Lehembauer. Arnold attended Zion Lutheran school for eight years and was confirmed in 1933 by Rev. Kartenson. Arnold graduated from Linn Rural High School in...

Jan 31, 2020

Bonnie Lee Mellies, 90 died January 31, 2020 in Leonardville, KS. She was born on October 30, 1929 in Clay County, the daughter of Carl and Marie (Henry) Pfizenmaier. Bonnie was raised in the Green and Morganville communities. She was a graduate of Morganville High School class of 1947 and attended Brown Mackie College in Salina. Bonnie married Charles...

Jan 27, 2020

Phillip M. Tollefson, 77, of Clay Center, died January 27, 2020. He was born on October 1, 1942 in Malta, Montana the son of Helmer and Thelma (Harrod) Tollefson.  Phillip grew up in Auburn, Washington. He was a 1961 graduate of Auburn High School and attended Green River Community College.  He married Crystal Adamson on November 16, 1974. He...