Obituaries

Sep 18, 2024

Ruth Fasse was born on February 26, 1919, in Wakefield, Kansas to John Henry and Ethel (Shandy) Fasse.   She, along with her two younger brothers, Dean and Gail Fasse, grew up on the family farm. Ruth attended Victor 1st-8th grade and Wakefield High School 9th-12th.  She planned to be a schoolteacher.

At age 16, Ruth met her...

Sep 14, 2024

Kevin Cordray, 57 died September 14, 2024, in Salina, KS. He was born on July 4, 1967, in Greencastle, IN, the son of Carl and Marian (Bryant) Cordray. Kevin served in the US Army until his retirement. He married Rochelle Perry on July 30, 1988, they made their home in Wakefield. Kevin was a member of the Wakefield VFW and...

Sep 12, 2024

Noah Matthew Peters, infant, was stillborn on September 12, 2024.  He was the son of Aaron and Chelsie (Wright) Peters.   Noah was preceded in death by his Great-grandmother, Diane Carlson, Great-grandparents, Elmer and Lorene Peters and Great-grandparents Paul and Audrey Pfizenmaier.

Survivors include

Parents; Chelsie and Aaron Peters

Brother: Kamden Peters

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Sep 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, James Albert Koonce, on September 10, 2024. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and cherished friend to many.

Our father served in the United States Army and retired from McFarland Energy in Hollywood, California. After retiring...

Sep 2, 2024

Sandy L Parsons, age 82, went to be with her Lord on September 2, 2024, at her home in Wakefield, Kansas. She was born on January 5, 1942, in North Platte, NE, the oldest daughter of John and Ella Leeds. Sandy attended grade & high school in Tryon, NE. She was married in 1958 and became the proud mother...

Aug 28, 2024

Ben Burgess Witty, 79, of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Stormont-Vail Health in Topeka, Kansas.  He was born on May 6, 1945 in Parsons, Kansas, the son of Lyle Edward and Wilma Greenway (Hiatt) Witty.

Ben grew up in Parsons and graduated from Parsons High School in 1963.  He received his Associates degree...

Aug 26, 2024

Galen Robert Haas was born on Nov. 8, 1951, in Concordia, KS to James Robert and Frances Wilmetta "Willie" Dunlap Haas. He passed unexpectedly on Aug. 26, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka KS.

Galen grew up in the Vining and Clifton communities and attended the Clifton Schools graduating in 1969. He married JoDee Branfort on...

Aug 26, 2024

Sheryl Kay Gaines, 60 of Clay Center, passed away on August 26, 2024 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on October 5, 1963 in Plainville, Kansas to Max Keith and Melva Lorraine (Smith) Gaines.

Sheryl lived with her parents and siblings (sister Sharon Rae, and brothers Jerold Max and Ronald Leroy) on...

Aug 23, 2024

Doris Lorraine (Gatlin) Warren, 94 died August 23, 2024 in Clay Center, KS.  She was born on June 5, 1930 in Friend, KS, the daughter of John and Margaret Hattie (McGuire) Gatlin.  Doris was raised and attended school in the Friend community. She moved to Garden City where she met and married Larry Salyer.  She became a stepmother to...

Aug 21, 2024

Emma (Mina) Purling-Burkett, 97, of Clay Center, Kansas passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the Liberty Place of Clay Center.

She was born Emma Wilhelmina Ingrum October 9, 1926, in Clay Center, Kansas, the daughter of Clyde and Anna Suden Ingrum.

Mina was a homemaker and devoted mother. For many years she worked as...

Aug 19, 2024

Patricia M. “Pat” Simmons, 92 of Clay Center, died on Monday, August 19, 2024 at Oakley Place in Topeka, Kansas.  She was born on December 4, 1931 at Fort Riley, Kansas, the daughter of Roy and Ellen (Hannan) Jaymes.

Pat graduated from Green High School.  She married Robert “Bob” Simmons on July 8, 1952 in the United...

Aug 17, 2024

On August 17, 2024, Mickayla Rae Standlea, passed away at the age of 25, in Clay Center, Kansas.   She was born on June 5, 1999, in Manhattan, Kansas. Mickayla is the daughter of Britton and Eva (Gaudreault) Standlea.  The youngest of three children.

Mickayla graduated from Clay Center Community High School in 2017 and earned her Bachelor...

Aug 15, 2024

Aaron Dean Catlin went to heaven on August 15, 2024.  He was born August 2, 1934, near Aurora, Kansas to Harry Keith and Irene (Winsett) Catlin.  He was raised on a farm southwest of Miltonvale.  Thus began his life of farming, which started with the use of horses one in particular (Prince).  He attended one room schoolhouses, including Grass...

Aug 14, 2024

Shirley Jean Berggren, 88 years old, passed away at the Presbyterian Manor on August 14, 2024, after a lengthy illness.  She was born June 6, 1936, the daughter of William and Jessie Pfizenmaier.  She was raised on a farm near Green.  She attended Idylwild school.  She attended Clay Center High School and graduated in 1954.

She married...

Aug 3, 2024

Larry Sutton (AKA) Sam 83 passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in Gypsum, Kansas to Francis and Evelyn Sutton, the youngest of four children.

He graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, where...

Aug 2, 2024

William T. Sherbert "Bill", 85, passed away August 2nd, 2024, in Chapman, KS. He is now reunited with his wife, Phyllis, whom he lost less than 6 months ago. Bill passed away with his daughter, son-in-law, and two granddaughters near him. He was born October 4th, 1938, in Broughton, KS. Bill was born to parents Akin and Mary (Townsend)...

Jul 24, 2024

Dale Cramer, 97 passed away at his home in Clay Center, Kansas, on July 24, 2024. He was born on January 22, 1927, the son of Bob and Nell (Howard) Cramer in Stockton, Kansas. Dale married Maxine Eye on July 22, 1945. He was a Duckwall Manager until his retirement in 1986.  Dale was a member of the Clay...

Jul 23, 2024

Robert “Bob” Speltz, 71 died July 23, 2024, in Clay Center, KS.  He was born on April 22, 1953, in Waterloo, IA, the son of Daniel and Hazel (Benjamin) Speltz.  Bob was a graduate of the Class of 1972 from CCCHS.  Following graduation, he served in the US Navy during the Viet Nam war.  Bob married Beth Kurtenbach on...

Jul 18, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Gary F. Caldwell announce his passing on July 18th in Clay Center, Ks at the age of 84 years. Gary was born in Clifton, Ks. to Floyd and Nina (Beeson) Caldwell. Gary graduated from CCCHS where he was an outstanding athlete. He continued his education at Wichita State University where...

Jul 17, 2024

Paulette Todd, 66 of Miltonvale, Kansas, died on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at her residence.  She was born on July 8, 1958, the daughter of Virginia Railsback.  Paulette grew up in the Salina area and worked as a dietary aide at the Miltonvale Manor for several years.

She was one of the toughest people you could meet...