Obituaries

Ronald Dee Huffman, age 85 of Princeton, Kansas passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Advent Health Shawnee Mission. A Celebration of Life will be held 1-3PM, Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Municipal Auditorium in Osawatomie. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Community Church in Osawatomie in care of Wilson’s, PO Box 486, Wellsville, KS 66092. Ronald Dee Huffman was born December 9, 1938 in Fairmount, Missouri, the son of Herbert J. and Catherine Maxine (Whetstone) Huffman. H…

Alfred Joe Mettenburg, 87, of Princeton, Kansas, died Friday, September 6, 2024, at his home. He was born November 13, 1936, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of John Raus Mettenburg and Marguerite (Jaeckel) Mettenburg.  He graduated from Hughesville High School in 1955.  He then joined the United States Army, serving in the 10th Mountain Division for 3 years in Germany. He earned the expert infantry, sharpshooter, expert carbine, and expert submachine gun badges and the good conduct medal…

Joleata Kent, age 66, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at her home. Joleata Kay Thompson was born on June 28, 1958, in Garnett, Kansas, she was the second of four children born to Howard and Leila (Welsh) Thompson. Joleata graduated from Crest High School at Colony, Kansas in 1976. Joleata was united in marriage to Roger Kent on September 10, 1977, in Kincaid, Kansas. This marriage was blessed with two children, Jason and Johnna. Joleata

Donna Lea Ferguson, 87, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at Rock Creek of Ottawa, Ottawa, Kansas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00am on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ottawa, Kansas. The Rosary will be said at 9:30am prior to mass. Vigil for the deceased will be held 6:00-8:00pm Monday, September 16, 2024, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery, Ottawa. Donna was born Sunday, August 1, 1937,

Nicole Westpfahl, age 26, passed away on September 2, 2024, at her home. She was the wife of Jorden Westpfahl and they shared seven lovely years together. Nicole, Nikki, was born in Lawrence, Kansas, to Phillip Victor and Debora Johnson. She attended Lawrence Free State High School and worked in animal rescue as a kennel tech. She enjoyed all kinds of animals, nature, and anything to do with Fall or Halloween. The love she had for her family and friends

Mary Ann Dvorachek will long be remembered for her brilliant mind and her strong voice, to sing an aria or to guide a choir while playing the organ at the same time, to lead a classroom in exploring English literature, and to advocate for her son. Mary Ann was born in Stamford, Connecticut, to a father from Brooklyn, New York, and a mother from Southern Missouri. At the age of five, she moved with her family to Crystal Lake, Illinois,

Kenneth Petersilie, age 61, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Anderson County Hospital. He was born on November 4, 1962, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Arthur and Ethyl (Rainbolt) Petersilie. Kenneth was united in marriage to Karen Baker on August 1, 1981. They were blessed with two children, Randy and Stephany. He was a farmer and enjoyed being outdoors. Kenneth was an avid hunter, fisherman, trailrider and a great guy all around. He

Laura Osburn, 66, of Ottawa, Kansas passed away on Saturday August 24th, 2024. Laura’s graveside memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., September 13, 2024 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Ottawa, KS. Laura was born on October 1st, 1957, at Ottawa, Kansas. She was the daughter of William L. “Bill” Osburn and Margaret Rosalie (Feren) Osburn. Laura graduated from Ottawa High school in 1975. Laura worked at the family florist business during her school years and afterwards. She served her

Lois Ecord, age 82, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Midland Care Hospice House, Topeka, Kansas. Lois was born in Anderson County, Kansas to Louis and Francis (Tinsley) Ecord. She grew up in the Franklin County, Kansas area where she attended school in both Princeton and in Ottawa, Kansas. She hauled bulk milk for Mid-America Dairy, owned a ceramic shop in Ottawa, Kansas and worked in the travel industry. Lois also worked at Sequoia Kings

Thomas Laverne “Tom” Peery, age 84, Fort Scott, Kansas formerly of Mound City, Kansas passed away September 4, 2024. Born on September 4, 1940 in Farlinville, Kansas the son of Edwin T and Mildred L Dean Peery.  He graduated from Mound City High School in the Class of 1958. A devoted Christian who deeply loved the Lord, Thomas found great joy in his faith. Thomas proudly worked at Otis Elevator for 35 years, traveling all over the United States. His

Carl Stephen Schneider, age 77 of Mound City, Kansas passed away in Fort Scott, Kansas on September 6, 2024. Carl was born the son of Charles Lee and Hazel Josephine (Nelson) Schneider on September 26, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri. He married Lynn Graham on August 25, 1973 in Kansas City, Missouri, to this union two children were born. Carl was an industrial distributor salesman through his working years. He and his dad started a muzzleloading club that is still

Judith (Judy) Lynne Flint Jeck, 88, of Paola, KS passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024 at her home. She was born on November 5, 1935 in Humboldt, KS in her grandparents’ home to Jesse and Edna Allyne (Jeffers) Flint . Judy began her long career starting at Citizens State Bank and went on to work at an abstracting office. She took time off work to focus on family and home. She returned to work as an Administrative Assistant for

Jeannene “Jeanne” Ann Creitz, age 85, of Iola, Kansas, passed away September 2, 2024, at Heritage Health Care, Chanute, Kansas. Jeanne was born September 13, 1938, in Eureka, Kansas, to Harry John Brazil and Gertrude B. (Mack) Brazil. Jeanne married her high school sweetheart, Daniel “Dan” Edward Creitz, on December 23, 1956, at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Iola, Kansas. Jeanne graduated from Iola High School in 1956, where she showed her school spirit as a major…

Shela Mae Chilton (56) of Ottawa, Kansas passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, September 4, 2024 with family by her side. Born in Decatur, Illinois September 23, 1967, Shela grew up in Stilwell, Kansas and attended Blue Valley Public Schools with the Class of 1986. During her teens, she entered the medical field as a CNA, later working as an CMA, home health care provider and delivering meals to the elderly and disabled. Taking care of others was at

Charles Lowell Brecheisen, age 75, of Colony, Kansas, passed away September 1, 2024, at Moran Manor, Moran, Kansas. Charles was born December 5, 1948, at the Putman Nursing Home in Garnett, Kansas, to Lowell Brecheisen and Ruth (Bloom) Brecheisen. Charles graduated in 1968 from Crest High School, Colony, Kansas. He and Roberta Michael were married August 14, 1971, in Westphalia, Kansas. Charles was an avid Royals and Chiefs fan. He enjoyed his tool collection and he was always available to

William “Don” Donald Linden Sr., 95, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the Oakley Place in Topeka, KS. Born on October 28, 1928, in Homewood, KS, Don lived a life rich in family, service, and community. Don’s early years were spent on the family farm north of Williamsburg, where he graduated from high school in 1946. He continued his education at Emporia State University. In 1948, Don married the love of

It is with profound sadness that the family of Jackson Lynn Steiner announces his passing on August 28, 2024. Jack was born on May 14, 1946, in Wichita, Kansas. He was the beloved son of Bill Steiner, Sr. and Evelyn (Mulsow) Steiner and the brother of Bill Steiner, Jr. Jack graduated from Yates Center High School where he was a prominent student, serving as class president and a standout athlete. His athletic achievements were remarkable, including being named football captain,

Melinda S. (Perry) Fox, 69, of Ottawa, Kansas died Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Rock Creek of Ottawa. She was born May 10, 1955 in Ottawa, Kansas the daughter of Homer and Mattie (Evans) Perry.  She graduated from Ottawa High School with the class of 1973.  In June 1976, Melinda was united in marriage to James Fox in Ottawa, Kansas.  They later divorced.  Melinda worked at King Radio and American Eagle. She then worked as a data entry specialist in

Marvin Barkis was very proud of having grown up on a farm in Kansas and having participated in the usual activities of a farm kid, like showing his 4-H calf at the Miami County Fair and running a haying crew to make extra money in summers. But when it came to choosing a livelihood, he realized that farmers work cold in the winter and hot in the summer, so he decided to study law. He attended Ottawa University (KS) and went on to Stanford