Obituaries

Dec 18, 2024

Meta Marie McNeil Wendelken, age 92 of Wakefield, passed away December 18, 2024, in the home she has lived in for 65 years surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 26, 1932, on a farm near Miltonvale to Emery Paul Eklund and Cora Elizabeth Rothfuss Eklund. She walked to Mont View country school with her...

Dec 18, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Cannizzo Sr., age 85, died December 18, 2024, at the Clay County Medical Center. He was born in Richfield Springs, New York on April 26, 1939, to Frank and Naomi (Hall) Cannizzo. Tom was raised in the Richfield Springs area. He joined the United States Air Force in October of 1959 and served until 1963. Tom married...

Dec 16, 2024

Steven Ray Bender, Age 76, living in Overland Park, Kansas passed away on December 16, 2024.  Steve was born on November 8, 1948, in Clay Center, Kansas, the son of Jack and Alice (Savage) Bender.  Steve graduated from Clay Center Community High School in 1966.  He then attended the Kansas State Teachers College, now known as Emporia State University...

Dec 14, 2024

Twila Mae Reed 89, died Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Clay Center, KS. She was born on January 1, 1935, in Clifton, KS. to Elwin and Gladys (Bloom) Nelson. She was number 8 of 18 children. She was raised in Clay Center by her grandparents Albert and Laura Bloom as she had asthma and needed to be near a...

Dec 11, 2024

Barbara Jean Britt, 76, died peacefully December, 11, 2024 at the Homestead Healthcare Center in Wichita, Kansas. She was born July 28, 1948 to Martin L. "Bud" Harris  & Esther "Marcene" Harris Walker. She grew up in the Broughton and Clay Center area, attending school in Broughton and later graduating from Clay Center Community High School.

Barbara...

Dec 8, 2024

Deanna Lynn Hess, age 56, passed away on December 8, 2024, in Clay County, KS. She was born on March 17, 1968, to Theodore and Beverly (Kincaid) Siemers in Osbourne, KS. Deanna lived in Luray, KS until moving to Wyoming. She attended schools in Wyoming until her freshman year when her family moved to Clay Center. Deanna was a...

Dec 8, 2024

William Dean Barnum, 91, of Clyde, Kansas died on December 8, 2024 at the Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, Kansas.  He was born on September 11, 1933 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of W.M. “Mike” and Thelma (Banz) Barnum.  Dean graduated from Hutchinson High School where he played linebacker on the Salt Hawk football team and ran...

Dec 6, 2024

Mary Eichenberger 59 died December 6, 2024.  She was born on August 6, 1965, the daughter of Evan and Marva (Williams) Adee.  She attended school in Miltonvale and was a graduate of Miltonvale High School.  Mary served in the Air Force National Guard and worked as a truck driver for many years.  She married Robert Eichenberger and he preceded...

Dec 4, 2024

Jack Duane McChesney, 93, of Clay Center, Kansas, passed away on December 4, 2024, with his wife of more than 72 years by his side. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Jack will always be remembered for his good coffee and his kindness and willingness to help those in need, even strangers.

Born on June...

Nov 27, 2024

Philip “Phil” Lee Bloom the son of Bill and Nancy (McCann) Bloom, was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 30, 1955. Phil was raised in Clay Center and graduated from Clay Center Community High School in 1974. Phil married Margie Shaw on September 5, 1992. Phil enjoyed spending time with his family, watching NASCAR and westerns. He was especially...

Nov 24, 2024

Janelle Nicole Slingsby (43) went to her eternal home on November 24, 2024, at her residence in Topeka, KS.  She was born on December 6th, 1980, in Clay Center, KS to Carol and Walter Slingsby.

She was raised in Clay Center and graduated from Clay Center Community High School. After high school, she graduated from Bethany College...

Nov 23, 2024

Evelyn Ruth Novak, 95, of Clay Center, KS, passed away November 23, 2024, at her residence in Clay Center. She was born to Fred and Anna (Keller) Wendte January 12, 1929, in rural Washington County Kansas.

Evelyn grew up in rural Palmer Kansas, attending the St. Johns Lutheran Church. She moved to Clay Center around 1950 where...

Nov 22, 2024

Naomi Baxter, 62, of Clay Center, Kansas, passed away on November 22, 2024, at Advena Living in Clay Center. She was born on March 28, 1962, to Rama and Violet (Beals) Hughes in Miltonvale, Kansas.

Naomi was raised on a farm in Miltonvale, where she grew up with six siblings, learning the values of hard work, dedication,...

Nov 21, 2024

Ruth Ann Wohler Gregory, 77, of North Platte, NE passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Hemingford Community Care Center in Hemingford, NE.

Ruth was born on August 9, 1947 in Manhattan, KS the daughter of Lawrence Joseph Wedel and Wanda M. (Enke) Wedel.  Ruth was raised in the Wells Creek area south of Wamego...

Nov 20, 2024

Julie Kay Ray, age 59, of Topeka, KS passed away November 20, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Manhattan, KS to Jerry and Beverly (Smith) Fraser on June 20, 1965.

Julie was raised in Clay Center where she attended Clay Center schools and graduated from Clay Center Community High School in...

Nov 20, 2024

Joanne F. Coberly, age 87, died on November 20, 2024, at Liberty Place in Clay Center, KS. She was born to Fred and Hazel (Erickson) Karmann, in Clay Center, KS on April 8, 1937. Joanne attended Clay Center schools and graduated from Clay Center Community High School in 1953 a year ahead of her actual graduating class. She married...

Nov 19, 2024

Jeanne Stitt, 91 of Clay Center, died on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at the Presbyterian Manor of Clay Center.  She was born on April 28, 1933 in Clay Center, Kansas, the daughter of Percy and Lola Mae (Clinger) Moon.

Jeanne grew up in Clay Center and graduated from Clay Center High School in 1951.  She married Roger...

Nov 9, 2024

Sylvia Lippe, 89 died November 9, 2024, in Clay Center, KS.  She was born on February 4, 1935, in Clay County, the daughter of Enos and LaVerne (Forsythe) Schooley.  Sylvia was raised in the Clay Center community and was a graduate of the Class of 1953 from Clay Center High School. She married Howard Lippe on November 22, 1953.  ...

Nov 6, 2024

Wendell G. Wilgers, 80 died November 6, 2024, in Lincoln, NE.  He was born on November 12, 1943, in Clay Center, the son of Martin and Velma (Dankenbring) Wilgers.  Wendell was raised in the Palmer community.  He was a Class of 1961 graduate from Linn High School.  After high school, he served in the Kansas Army National Guard.  Wendell...

Oct 31, 2024

Patricia Ann Talbot was born August 4, 1942, in Omaha, NE to Alfred LaVern and Blanche Madaline (Wood) Potter. She went to be with her Papa God Thursday morning October 31, 2024, at Midland Care Hospice House in Topeka, KS.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Edward Boller and her brother Doug Potter....