Obituaries

May 23, 2025

Claudell, KS resident, Jerry Raymond Hagman passed away at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, NE at the age of 84 on Friday, May 23, 2025, joining his beloved wife Melba on her first heavenly birthday.

He was born April 13, 1941, in Portis, KS, the son of Raymond and Bernadine "Bunny" Hagman. He grew up with...

May 23, 2025

Sallie Jansonius passed away on May 23, 2025, in Belleville, Kansas, at the age of 82.

Sallie Marie Jansonius was born on December 13, 1942, in Kirwin, Kansas, to her parents Leo and Fairie (Plymesser) Gaines.

She was united in marriage to John William Jansonius on June 19, 1991, in Phillipsburg, Kansas.

Sallie...

May 17, 2025

Todd Jay Lappin was born in Logan, Kansas, to Blaine and Betty (Grieb) Lappin on July 1, 1957 and passed away on May 17, 2025, in Kearney, Nebraska following a short illness.

Todd was raised in Logan, where he developed many enduring friendships and a love for all sports, especially fishing.  After high school, Todd attended Ft....

May 14, 2025

Logan resident, June Garetson, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 82.

Survivors include her son Shawn of Arlington, TX; her sister, Eunice Boeve of Phillipsburg & her brother, Larry Goyen of Torington, WY.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 17 at 10:00 a.m....

May 5, 2025

Tony Ray Horner, a lifelong resident of Phillips County, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg, at the age of 67.

Born on December 21, 1957, in Phillipsburg, Tony was the son of Duane and Monnie (Morgan) Horner. He graduated with the class of '76 from Phillipsburg High School. After...

Apr 28, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Jason Don Stapel, a fiercely loving husband, devoted father, and unforgettable friend, who left us too soon on Monday, April 28, 2025 at the age of 48.

Born on December 16, 1976 in Phillipsburg, the son of Billie Junior and Hilda Marie...

Apr 23, 2025

Dennis W. Brown passed away on April 23, 2025, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 67.

Dennis Wayne Brown, "Denny Bob," was born on April 2, 1958, at the Tomas County Hospital, in Colby, Kansas to his parents, Robert Marvin and Shirley Jean (Swank) Brown. He attended catholic school...

Apr 22, 2025

Charles Wayne Kearns died on April 22, 2025 at Logan Manor in Logan, Kansas. He was 94 years of age.

Charles was born on October 13, 1930, in Concordia, Kansas. He was the youngest child of Earl and Nettie Kearns. Charles joined the U.S. Army at age 17. His first duty station was at Fort Lewis, Washington...

Apr 22, 2025

Beryl Ruth Johnson passed away on April 22, 2025 at the age of 101 years.  She was born February 22, 1924 at home southwest of Naponee, NE, the daughter of Edmond John and Helen Etta (Williams) Schulke.

She attended rural schools in Nebraska and Kansas and graduated from Phillipsburg High School with the class of 1940 as...

Apr 13, 2025

Long Island resident, Frank Kaiser, passed away on April 13, 2025, at the Phillips County Hospital, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, at the age of 86.

Franklin Eugene Kaiser was born on February 25, 1939, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, to his parents Arnold and Anna (Colby) Kaiser.

He was united in marriage to Pauline (Smith) Kaiser on March...

Apr 13, 2025

The ultimate hostess has gone Home to plan gatherings for the angels! Coleen Elaine (Ratliff) Gale, 88, passed away at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, Kansas on Palm Sunday morning, April 13th, 2025. She was born on March 13, 1937, right before her twin brother Kenneth, to Wayne Ratliff and Pearl (Gutzman) Ratliff, in rural Kensington, Kansas.

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Apr 3, 2025

MarDee (Orton) Adams, age 74, returned to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Her family would like to thank all the loved ones and medical caretakers who helped her through these last years, as she fought against cancer.

MarDee was born on April 26, 1950, in Ogden, Utah, to Max & Beverly Orton. She spent...

Mar 26, 2025

Harold was born in Trinidad Colorado on July 26, 1950 to Daniel and Ernestine Rivera.  He passed away on March 26, 2025 at his home at the age of 74.  He resided in Colorado up until the time he moved to Almena, Kansas in August of 2011.

He is survived by his wife Catherine, Brother James Rivera...

Mar 24, 2025

Sandi Nix passed away on March 24, 2025, at the Solomon Valley Manor, in Stockton, Kansas, at the age of 75.

Sandi was born on July 27, 1949. She was 75 years old and would have turned 76 later this year. In recent years, she battled Alzheimer's or a form of dementia—I'm not sure which diagnosis she...

Mar 22, 2025

Billy Lee Grismore was born June 22, 1954 in Smith Center, KS, the son of Frankie Edward and Joimae (Lee) Grismore. He passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS, at the age of 70.

Bill's life journey took him from Missouri to Iowa, and back to Kansas in 1987. He...

Mar 19, 2025

David (Dave) James Jansonius was born to Dick William Jansonius and Celia Anne (Sprik) in Phillipsburg, Kansas on August 4, 1947.  He attended grade school and graduated from Prairie View in 1965.  He attended Kansas State University before returning to the family farm.  Dave joined the National Guard in 1967 and served until 1975.  He married Velma Verna Preuss...

Mar 17, 2025

Phillipsburg resident, Glen "Ike" Edwards passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 74.

He was born August 18, 1950 in Beloit, KS the son of Glen V. and Mamie (Wines) Edwards.

Ike was united in marriage to Linda D. Edwards on August 8, 1971...

Mar 15, 2025

Catherine Farr passed away on March 15, 2025, at the Logan Manor, in Logan, Kansas, at the age of 87.

Catherine Ella Farr was born on April 17, 1937, in West Davenport, New York, to her parents Benjamin and Rachel (O'Dell) Beams.

She was united in marriage to Howard Farr on January 10, 1954, in...

Mar 14, 2025

Logan resident, Karen Hilburn, passed away on March 14, 2025, at the Logan Manor, in Logan, Kansas, at the age of 84.

Karen Kay Hilburn was born on September 1, 1940, in Osborne, Kansas, to her parents Verlin and Eileen (Cordell) Bliss. Karen and her family lived in Iowa City, Iowa for a short time, before moving...

Mar 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norman Chanley, a beloved family man, devoted Pop, and cherished friend. Norman left us peacefully on March 12, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Norman was born and raised in Salem, Indiana, before moving to Kansas...