Obituaries
Wesley Lane LaCruze
Jul 31, 2026
Born Into Love, Forever in Our Hearts
Celebrating the Life Of Wesley Lane LaCruze
With hearts overflowing with love, we announce the birth of our precious son, Wesley Lane LaCruze, born on July 31, 2026, to Nathan and Kylie LaCruze.
Though Wesley's time in our arms was marked by only a few precious breaths, he changed our lives forever. In those fleeting moments,...
Evelyn I. Goodman
Aug 17, 2026
Evelyn Ione Goodman, 90, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Sabetha Community Hospital, surrounded by her family and Pastor Ian Kinney.
Evelyn was born on August 8, 1936, in Fairview, Kansas, to John and Mary (Fortmeyer) Middendorf. She graduated from Fairview High School in May 1954.
Evelyn married Albert Goodman on August 22, 1954, and they...
Deborah "Debbie" M. Rilinger
Aug 15, 2026
Deborah “Debbie” M. Rilinger, 73, of Morrill, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026, surrounded by her family at her home in Morrill.
Debbie was born on May 17, 1953, in Sabetha, Kansas, to Leo B. Holthaus and Reva (Engelken) Holthaus. She was raised in Baileyville, Kansas, in a large Catholic family. She attended Baileyville schools and Sacred Heart...
Renee Sue Schmitt
Aug 13, 2026
Renee Sue (Hartter) Schmitt, 69, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Renee was born on March 21, 1957, to Wilbur and Inez (Rieger) Hartter. She was the youngest of eight children.
Renee’s life was woven with family, and she embraced life through simple, meaningful routines: caring for plants in the garden, staying active...
Forrest Ray Gaston II
Aug 11, 2026
Forrest Ray Gaston II, 43, of Morrill, Kansas, died on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Forrest was born on August 8, 1983, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Forrest Gaston, Sr. and Marie (Belden) Gaston. He attended school in Sabetha, Kansas, and lived in Morrill. Forrest's love for vehicles and projects started at a young age.
In 2021, he...
Jayce Bryant Meyer
Jul 31, 2026
Jayce Bryant Meyer, 12, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Jayce was born on July 7, 2014, in Seneca, Kansas, the son of Dustin Meyer and Meghan Vernon. Jayce lived with his mother, Meghan, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He was preparing to attend Summit Lakes Middle School. Jayce was recognized by others for his kindness, compassion,...
Sandra "Sandy" K. Rison
Jul 31, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” K. (Bernhardt) Rison, 67, of Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on July 31, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas.
Sandy was born on October 21, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Warren Dean Bernhardt, Sr. and Nelda Mae (Wells) Bernhardt. She grew up and went to school in Holton, Kansas. She worked at the Family Bowling Center...
Jean E. Steele
Jul 4, 2026
Jean E. Steele, 94, of Fairview, Kansas, and formerly of Morrill, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Life Care Center of Seneca in Seneca, Kansas.
Jean was born on November 8, 1931, in Falls City, Nebraska, to Orville and Elizabeth (Buchholz) Thompson. She graduated from Fairview High School in 1949.
Following her graduation, she attended the University of...
Bonnie J. Aberle
Jul 3, 2026
Bonnie Jean (Kelley) Aberle, 88, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.
Bonnie was born on April 16, 1938, in Omaha, Nebraska, the oldest daughter of Berthal Kelley and Emma “Pauline” (Torkelson) Kelley. She attended public schools in Falls City, Nebraska, and graduated with the class of 1956. After finishing...
Donald "Don" E. Harvey
Jul 2, 2026
Donald (Don) Edward Harvey, 80, of Bern, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.
Don was born on November 3, 1945, in Nortonville, Kansas, to Edgar and Mildred (Kline) Harvey. At a young age, Don was trained as a blacksmith by his father, which led him into a career...
Arnold "Arnie" L. Streit, III
Jun 10, 2026
Arnold “Arnie” Leslie Streit III, 80, of Sabetha, Kansas, and formerly of Bern, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.
Arnie was born on November 15, 1945, in Seneca, Kansas, to Arnold and Lola (Sherrard) Streit, and was their eldest son. He attended school in Oneida, Kansas, and graduated from Sabetha High School...
Gerry "Gert" Alene (Osburn) Hayden
Apr 22, 2026
Gerry “Gert” Alene (Osburn) Hayden, 83, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas.
Gert was born on April 8, 1943, in Long Beach, California, to Rolland “Ossie” Lawrence Osburn and Eunice “Euni” Aline (Allen) Osburn. When she was just nine months old, her father—who had migrated from Thurston, Nebraska, to...
Patrick "Pat" J. Terry
Jan 29, 2026
Patrick “Pat” Joseph Terry, 86, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on January 29, 2026.
Patrick was born on March 26, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Charles and Frances Terry. He later moved to Kewanee, Illinois, where he graduated from high school. Following his education, Patrick proudly served his country in the United States Army.
Patrick was first married to Roseann...
Donna M. Terry
Nov 12, 2023
Donna M. Terry, 82, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.
Donna was born on November 4, 1941 to Lawrence and Frances (Garber) Saale. Donna married Patrick “Pat” Terry on April 8, 1974 in Chillicothe, Missouri. In 2007, Donna and Pat moved to Sabetha so they could be closer to...
Weston "Wes" D. Gibbs
Jun 11, 2026
Weston "Wes" Dean Gibbs, age 14, of Centralia, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Weston was born in Onaga, Kansas, on December 16, 2011, to Jay and Emily (Zuniga) Gibbs. Weston completed his grade school and junior high education at Centralia schools and was eagerly preparing to begin his freshman year in August.
Wes had a big personality and an...
Leona F. Lukert
Jun 3, 2026
Leona F. Lukert, 97, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.
Leona was born as a twin on October 9, 1928, west of Woodlawn, Kansas, to Garth Brinkworth and Helen (Bestwick) Brinkworth. She attended Gage Country School and graduated from Sabetha High School in 1946. Following her...
Robert L. Ralston, Jr.
Jun 1, 2026
Robert “Sarge” L Ralston, Jr., 78, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Robert was born on June 20, 1947, in Toledo, Ohio, to Robert L. Ralston, Sr., and Sadonna (Hogrefe) Ralston.
Robert married Felinda Suzanne Cook on March 11, 1978. They were blessed with 48 years of marriage and two children.
Robert completed more than 20 years of service...
Anne K. Wertenberger
May 25, 2026
Anne Kathleen (Allison) Wertenberger, 55, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at her home in Sabetha, surrounded by family and friends.
Anne was born on July 3, 1970, to Sidney and Janet (Mahan) Allison in Wellington, Kansas. Anne grew up primarily in Ottawa, Kansas, and Osage City, Kansas, and graduated from Osage City High School in 1988....
Carol Jean Spangler
May 21, 2026
Carol Jean Keim Spangler, 71, of Fairview, Kansas, died on Thursday, May 21, 2026, of a rare and aggressive cancer. Carol died less than 9 months after her husband, David, also died of a different type of rare and aggressive cancer. Their two-year cancer journey points to a great need for the prioritization of cancer research, with a special focus...
Jean E. Jones
Apr 29, 2026
Jean E. Jones, age 94, slipped quietly and peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. She always said she would love to be able to just slip away in her sleep, and God granted her wish.
Jean Ellen Korber was born on October 18, 1931, to Alvin and Cleo (Hoffman) Korber in Baileyville, Kansas. Jean lost...
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