Obituaries

Wayne Max Wisemiller

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

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

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

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

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...

Lotha M. Cook

Lotha M. Cook

Dec 6, 2025

Lotha Marie (Raley) Cook, 92, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed to Heaven into the arms of her personal Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 6, 2025. She was born on Sunday, February 12, 1933, at her parents, Walton and Clara (Buckley) Raley’s home in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Lotha accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior and was baptized at a...

Dorothy Ann Sherrill

Dorothy Ann Sherrill

Nov 21, 2025

Dorothy Ann Sherrill was delivered stillborn on November 21, 2025, at 2:53 a.m. at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca, Kansas.

Her nine months in utero with her parents, Jacob and Cara (Knapp) Sherrill of Du Bois, Nebraska, were considered a blessing. Their time together will be forever cherished. Dorothy was an active baby, kicking often and making her presence...

Marilyn Lee Edelman

Marilyn Lee Edelman

Nov 20, 2025

Marilyn Lee (Schmoll) Edelman, 77, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Marilyn was born on January 29, 1948, the daughter of Bill and Mina Lee (Dewitt) Schmoll in Claremore, Oklahoma.  She graduated from Wellington High School in 1966 and attended Kansas State University, where she met the love of her life, Gary Edelman....

Kenton Lee Farwell

Kenton Lee Farwell

Nov 14, 2025

Kenton Lee Farwell, 17, of rural Sabetha, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Kenton was born to Rodney Lee and Leighanne Nicole (Lay) Farwell on April 14, 2008, in Sabetha. He was the best big brother to one sister and two brothers who looked up to him dearly. He was a senior at Sabetha High School, set to...

Clark D. Meyer

Clark D. Meyer

Nov 12, 2025

Clark Dale Meyer, 85, of Sabetha, Kansas, died on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at his residence in Sabetha.

Clark was born on December 28, 1939, to Louie and Erna (Stauffer) Meyer in Oneida, Kansas, and grew up on a farm near Bern, Kansas. He graduated from Eureka County School and attended Bern High School, where he participated in sports. Football was...

Robin Ethel Vaudrin-Wright

Robin Ethel Vaudrin-Wright

Oct 1, 2025

Robin Ethel Vaudrin-Wright, 62, from Blue Rapids, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at her home.

Robin was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Humm and Charlotte (Veach) Humm; her son, Dustan Roy Vaudrin; her brother, Robert Rueter; and her grandmother, Ethel Veach.

Robin is survived by her husband, John Wright of Blue Rapids, Kansas; her son, Zachary Vaudrin...

James "Jimmy" L. McKenney

James "Jimmy" L. McKenney

Sep 30, 2025

James “Jimmy” Louis McKenney, 60, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at his home.

Jimmy was born on July 17, 1965, in Sabetha, Kansas, to James McKenney and Vera Creutzmeyer McKenney. Jimmy served in the United States Army. On February 22, 1990, Jimmy married Cassie Anne Wheeler in Fairview, Kansas. Jimmy and Cassie had two children, Katie...

Larry Kent Cavender

Larry Kent Cavender

Sep 26, 2025

Larry Kent Cavender, 86, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025.

Larry was born on September 19, 1939, in Sabetha, Kansas, to John Henry. Cavender and Cora Lee (Brammer) Cavender. He married Virginia Ann (Mishler) Cavender on September 20, 1959.

Larry worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Geology Department in Manhattan, Kansas, for 44 years before retiring in...

Roma Lea Hervey

Roma Lea Hervey

Sep 6, 2025

Roma Lea Hervey, 90, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.

Roma was born on August 16, 1935, in Sabetha, Kansas, to William Ralph Bauman and Ollie Emma (Marthaler) Bauman. She grew up in Sabetha and graduated from Sabetha High School in 1953. After graduation, Roma attended Bethany Hospital School of...

David Lynn Spangler

David Lynn Spangler

Aug 28, 2025

David Lynn Spangler, 82, of Fairview, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

David was born on May 30, 1943, the youngest of four sons of Lloyd and Velma (Chaffee) Spangler of rural Fairview. David graduated from Fairview High School in 1961 and from Pittsburg State University in 1965. In 1973, David married Carol Jean Keim....

Robert "Bob" Goodman

Robert "Bob" Goodman

Aug 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Goodman, 87, beloved brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and lifelong farmer who passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Sabetha Manor in Sabetha, Kansas.

Bob was born on October 18, 1937, in Fairview, Kansas, and was the youngest child of Clay and Mary (Bindel) Goodman. After attending area...

Gale Lee Nightingale

Gale Lee Nightingale

Aug 14, 2025

Gale Lee Nightingale, 82, of Corning, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas, with his family by his side.

Gale was born on September 1, 1942, in Corning, Kansas, to Virgil and Wanda (Steele) Nightingale. He was a lifelong resident of the Corning community and graduated from Corning High School.

Gale had a long...

Cheryl Kaye Grimm

Cheryl Kaye Grimm

Jul 25, 2025

Cheryl Kaye Grimm, 43, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Sabetha Community Hospital after fighting a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

Cheryl was born on November 13, 1981, in Seneca, Kansas, to Randy and Cynthia (Ralston) Frey. She grew up in Bern, Kansas, and graduated from Bern High School in 2000. She briefly attended Highland...

Timothy "Tim" C. Krogman

Timothy "Tim" C. Krogman

Jul 24, 2025

Timothy “Tim” C. Krogman, 67, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Sabetha Community Hospital from complications of a stroke and prostate cancer.

Tim was born on October 19, 1957, in Pawnee City, Nebraska, to Charles Thomas and Verla Lorene (Seematter) Krogman. He grew up in the Saint Bridget community in Marshall County, Kansas, and attended...

Larry S. Goens

Larry S. Goens

Jul 7, 2025

Larry S. Goens, 85, of Fairview, Kansas, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, Kansas, surrounded by family and friends.

Larry was born on May 18, 1940, to Loren and Mildred (Sheets) Goens in Horton, Kansas. He attended school in Fairview and graduated with the class of 1959. Larry was united in marriage to...