Obituaries
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...
William "Bill" Meister
Nov 11, 2025
William “Bill” J. Meister, 73, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Bill was born on June 1, 1952, in Sterling, Colorado, the son of William E. and Beverley (Hundley) Meister. He attended school in Sabetha and graduated with the class of 1970.
Bill was an over-the-road truck driver who drove...
Helen C. Wells
May 8, 2026
Helen Cecelia Wells, 98, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, Kansas.
Helen was born on January 11, 1928, in Dawson, Nebraska, to William E. and Anna C. (Cummins) Kean. She attended elementary and high school in Dawson and graduated in 1946. She then attended Peru Teacher College. Helen taught elementary school...
Betty H. Ingwerson
Apr 27, 2026
Betty H. Ingwerson, 98, of Silver Lake, Kansas, and formerly of Bern, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Betty was born on January 30, 1928, in Bern, Kansas, and was the tenth child born to John Joseph and Louise Mae (Hertzig) Hatch. She was raised north of Bern by her father after losing her mother...
Jon F. Isch
Apr 17, 2026
Jon Frank Isch, 88, of Sabetha, Kansas, died on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Apostolic Christian Nursing Home in Sabetha, Kansas, with family by his side.
Jon was born on October 9, 1937, at the Sabetha Hospital to Frank and Irene (Herrmann) Isch. He was the firstborn in the family, with five younger sisters. Jon spent his early years in...
Larry Lee Cox
Apr 6, 2026
Larry Lee Cox, 87, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.
Larry was born on July 6, 1938, in Sabetha, Kansas, the son of Homer Leland Cox and Margaret Maxine (Maxey) Cox. His mother passed away in 1945, and he was raised by his loving stepmother, Dorothy (Gruetze) Cox. As a...
Linda Rae Gerdes
Dec 16, 2025
Linda Rae Gerdes, 78, of Humboldt, Nebraska, died on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Humboldt.
Linda was born on October 3, 1947, in Humboldt, Nebraska, the daughter of Ray and Nedra (Bright) Stevicks. She grew up in Dawson, Nebraska, and attended Dawson-Verdon High School, graduating in 1966. After high school, Linda attended Reece and Syvil...
Kenneth LeRoy Herbster
Mar 16, 2026
Kenneth LeRoy Herbster, 86, of Morrill, Kansas, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, Kansas.
Ken was born on May 23, 1939, in Morrill, Kansas, to George and Nellie (Wardlow) Herbster. He attended a one-room country school north of Morrill and then transferred to the Morrill Public Schools in the third grade. He graduated...
Brandon Dean Rison
Feb 20, 2026
Brandon Dean Rison, 45, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas.
Brandon was born on October 29, 1980, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Steven D. Rison and Sandra K. (Bernhardt) Rison. He grew up in Sabetha, Kansas, and graduated from Sabetha High School in 1999. Brandon married Martie Lawless on November 17, 2007, in...
Donald "Buck" Wayne Windle
Jan 22, 2026
Donald Wayne “Buck” Windle, 95, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed peacefully to his heavenly home on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Apostolic Christian Nursing Home in Sabetha.
Donald was born on a farm near Salem, Nebraska, on June 26, 1930, to William and Nancy (Meyer) Windle. Buck attended the Honey Creek School for all 12 years of schooling and graduated in...
Jerry Joe Cox
Feb 11, 2026
Jerry Joe Cox, 83, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, Kansas.
Jerry was born on September 30, 1942, at Sabetha, Kansas, the son of Homer Leland Cox and Margaret Maxine (Maxey) Cox. His mother passed away in 1945, and he was raised by a loving and caring stepmother, Dorothy Gruetze...
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...
JoAnn Hartter
Jan 13, 2026
JoAnn Hartter, 81, of Fairview, Kansas, died January 13, 2026, at the Apostolic Christian Nursing Home in Sabetha, Kansas, with her family by her side. JoAnn was born on November 23, 1944, in Sabetha to Kenneth and Marion (Flott) Wittwer.
JoAnn was raised in the Honey Creek community of Richardson County, Nebraska, where she attended grade school and the Zion Church...
Floyd "Sonny" D. Mooney, Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
Floyd “Sonny” DeRoy Mooney, Jr., 83, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his home in Sabetha, Kansas.
Floyd was born on January 18, 1942, in Moray, Kansas, to Floyd and Esther (Steuart) Mooney. He grew up on a farm in the Moray area with his three sisters. He attended Moray Grade School and graduated from Troy...
Debbie K. Mooney
May 3, 2025
Debbie K. Mooney, 69, of Sabetha, Kansas, formerly of Trenton, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Maple Heights Nursing & Rehabilitative Center in Hiawatha, Kansas, surrounded by her family.
Debbie was born on October 19, 1955, in Killeen, Texas, to Ralph and Frances “Wilberta” (Royston) Ferguson. Due to her father’s military career, Debbie’s childhood was spent in various...
Wayne Max Wisemiller
Dec 29, 2025
Wayne Max Wisemiller, 92, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Sabetha Manor in Sabetha.
Wayne was born on December 20, 1933, in Marysville, Kansas, to Roy and Wilma (Ingle) Wisemiller. He graduated from Marysville High School in 1952.
Wayne met Ruth Arlene Fisher in high school, and they married in March 1954. They were blessed with...
Julie Denise Mitchell
Dec 9, 2025
Julie Denise (Linnemann) Mitchell, 60, of Tecumseh, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Bryan Health in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Julie was born on October 17, 1965, in Marysville, Kansas, the daughter of Jerry Linnemann and Karen (Dittemore) Linnemann. Julie was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Julie was kind, compassionate, patient, and always willing to do anything...
Phyllis Jean Strahm
Dec 15, 2025
Phyllis Jean Strahm, 100, journeyed from this earthly life to meet her Savior face to face on Monday, December 15, 2025, at her residence in Sabetha, Kansas. She was born on January 7, 1925, the daughter of Karl and Mollie (Worwag) Moser in Sabetha, Kansas.
Phyllis grew up in Sabetha and attended Sabetha Public Schools, graduating Valedictorian of her class of...
Linda M. Huerter
Dec 12, 2025
Linda M Huerter, 71, of Seneca, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by her family, on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.
Linda was born on April 21, 1954, in Seneca, Kansas, to Paul and Evelyn (Sextro) Ronnebaum. On February 23, 1974, Linda married her lifelong partner, Richard “Rick” A. Huerter, in Seneca, where they resided for...
Marilyn Jo Manning
Dec 4, 2025
Marilyn Jo (Carr) Manning, 82, of Morrill, Kansas, left her earthly home for her eternal home on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Marilyn was born on February 21, 1943, in Falls City, Nebraska, to Norman and Mary (Wissman) Carr. She grew up and attended school in Falls City, graduating from Falls City Sacred Heart. She was married and had three children. After...

