Obituaries

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....

Oct 22, 2024

Karen Ruth Gilbert entered this world on December 30, 1946 and left us on October 22, 2024. She was a wonderful mom, grandma, and a friend to many. She enjoyed playing board games, cards, piano, as well as singing karaoke and dancing. She loved all types of animals; specifically cats or dogs that would sleep on her lap for...

Oct 19, 2024

Lowell Wayne Culley passed away Saturday, October 19, at the age of 78 at the Clay County Medical Center.  He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 21, 1946, the only child of James Frank Culley and Martha Alyce Tanner Culley who predeceased him.

Wayne graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1964. He attended...

Oct 12, 2024

Joseph L Gonzales, 86 died October 12, 2024, in Clay Center, KS.  He was born on May 29, 1938, in Watsonville, California.

Joe was a veteran of the US Air Force and served for 8 years. He was last stationed at Schilling Air Force Base in Salina, KS where he met his wife Mary A Landoll of...

Oct 8, 2024

Judy C. Werner, 85, of Wakefield, Kansas died on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at her residence.  She was born on April 11, 1939 in Clay Center, Kansas, the daughter of Verlyn and Ruth (Sickles) Case.  She grew up in Clay Center and graduated from CCCHS in 1957.

Judy worked for the American Royal in Kansas City for...

Sep 30, 2024

Connie Kaye Newsome, 79, passed away September 30, 2024, in Wakefield, Kansas.  She was born in Concordia, Kansas, on July 24, 1945, to Gyla (Martin) Brownell and Russell Brownell.  Connie attended grade school at Sherman School, a small rural school north of Morganville, Kansas, and other schools in Baker City, Oregon, Sumas, Nooksack, and Ferndale, Washington. Connie graduated from...

Sep 30, 2024

Hazel Katharina Gill, age 102, died September 30, 2024, at the Linn Community Nursing Home in Linn, KS. She was born in the Garfield Township, rural Clay County, on September 26, 1922, to August and Engle (Kucks) Kahrs.  Hazel attended the Ross School until the 8th grade. She married Fredrick Gill on September 26, 1938, they shared 70 wonderful...