Obituaries

Brenda S. Robidoux

Brenda S. Robidoux

Aug 1, 2024

Brenda S. Robidoux, 73, of Sabetha Kansas, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka Kansas.

Brenda was born on June 25, 1951, to Cecil Holt and Eizabeth (Street) Holt. She married Roy Robidoux in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1974. 

Brenda traveled the world with Roy while he served in the United States Navy. While traveling, Brenda...

Jean Lee

Jean Lee

Jul 19, 2024

Jean Lee, 93, of Sabetha, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha. 

Jean was born on August 18, 1930, the youngest daughter of George Warner, Sr., and Lucy (Bliss) Warner in Humboldt, Nebraska. She was united in marriage to William D. Lee, Jr., on November 29, 1949, in...

Edward Jerome Bicknell, D.V.M.

Edward Jerome Bicknell, D.V.M.

Jun 28, 2024

Edward Jerome Bicknell, D.V.M., 96, of Manhattan, Kansas died on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Ascension Living Via Christi Village in Manhattan, Kansas.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Morrill Cemetery in Morrill, Kansas. Memorial contributions are suggested to a fund to be designated by the family sent in care of...

Linda Lou Miller

Linda Lou Miller

Jun 28, 2024

Linda Lou Miller, 71, of Sabetha, Kansas passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas with her family by her side. 

Linda was born on October 24, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas to Leo and Betty Lou (Phillips) Kellenberger. Linda grew up in Sabetha and attended Sabetha schools. She graduated from Sabetha High School in...

Marilyn "Kay" Swanson Bitterman

Marilyn "Kay" Swanson Bitterman

Jun 28, 2024

Marilyn “Kay” Swanson Bitterman, 63, of Sabetha, Kansas passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024, at the Sabetha Community Hospital surrounded by her family.

Kay was born on November 8, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri to Elmer “Bud” Swanson and Marilyn Jean (Moon) Swanson. In 1974, the family moved to Frankfort, Kansas where Kay attended both Frankfort and Centralia, Kansas...

Norma Jean Olberding

Norma Jean Olberding

Jun 22, 2024

Norma Jean Olberding of Seneca, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, with family at her side. 

Norma Jean was born February 25, 1931, to Lawrence and Martha (Claeys) Olberding in Baileyville, Kansas. Norma Jean lived in the same home on Edward Street in Seneca for most of her life. She attended elementary and high school at Saints Peter &...

Betty Lou (Phillips) Kellenberger

Betty Lou (Phillips) Kellenberger

Jun 17, 2024

Betty Lou (Phillips) Kellenberger, 93, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 17, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home Assisted Living in Sabetha, Kansas.

Betty was born on July 8, 1930, at Fairview, Kansas to Elery Joe Phillips and Thelma L. (Broderick) Phillips. Betty was the fifth child of eight children born to the Phillips, and she was the...

Harold Lloyd Cook, Jr.

Harold Lloyd Cook, Jr.

Jun 6, 2024

Harold Lloyd Cook, Jr., 70, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on June 6, 2024, surrounded by friends. 

Harold was born to Harold Cook, Sr., and Barbara (Philpot) Cook on September 8, 1953, in Fort Knox, Kentucky.  Harold was a dedicated truck driver for Keim Transportation for an impressive 36 years, where his work ethic and commitment were deeply valued.

When Harold wasn't...

William "Billy" Robert Ralston

William "Billy" Robert Ralston

May 29, 2024

William “Billy” Robert Ralston, 41, of Topeka, Kansas died on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Topeka.  Billy was born on September 10, 1982, to Robert Leon Ralston, Jr. and Felinda Suzanne (Cook) Ralston in Topeka, Kansas.

Billy is survived by his parents, Robert and Felinda Ralston of Topeka, Kansas; his sister, Tessie Mehalko of Buckner, Missouri; and his nephew, Taylor Mehalko...

James Harold Strathman

James Harold Strathman

May 7, 2024

James Harold Strathman, 71, of Nortonville, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Village Villa in Nortonville.

James was born on February 12, 1953, to Benedict and Mary (Banks) Strathman in Sabetha, Kansas.   He grew up in Sabetha and was raised in the Catholic faith.  He attended Sabetha schools and graduated from Sabetha High School in 1971.

James worked...

Carol Niehues

Carol Niehues

May 23, 2024

Carol Niehues, 69, of Sabetha, Kansas, died on Thursday, May 23, 2024, surrounded by family and friends, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha. 

Carol was born on October 3, 1954, in Seneca, Kansas, the daughter of Jacob C. Krotzinger and Eva I. (Luginbill) Krotzinger.  She graduated from Nemaha Valley High School in 1972.  During high school, Carol worked at Bob’s...

Gay McClain

Gay McClain

Dec 30, 2023





Alice Gay McClain, age 88, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on Saturday, December 30, 2023.  

Gay was born on September 3, 1935, in Columbus, Kansas, to Duncan, Jr. and Ophel (Case) Cunningham, and grew up in Columbus, Kansas.  She graduated from Columbus High School in 1953 and Pittsburg State University in...

Orin Leo Edelman

Orin Leo Edelman

May 6, 2024

Orin Leo Edelman, 97, of Sabetha, Kansas passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.

Orin was born October 31, 1926, in Sabetha, Kansas to Alphia and Emma (Stahl) Edelman. He grew up on the family farm west of Berwick, Kansas.  Orin graduated from the eighth grade from National 107.  

Orin worked for Korber Farms...

Jamie Jean Herrmann-Niehues

Jamie Jean Herrmann-Niehues

Apr 27, 2024

Jamie Jean Herrmann-Niehues, 46, of Wichita, Kansas, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Jamie was born on December 4, 1977, in Sabetha, Kansas to Mark and Debbie (King) Herrmann.  She attended Sabetha schools and graduated from Sabetha High School in the class of 1996.   Jamie was employed for many years at Wilson Trailer Company in Sioux City, Iowa....

Keith M. Barrett

Keith M. Barrett

Apr 21, 2024

Keith Michael Barrett, 73, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at his home in Sabetha.  

Keith was born on March 13, 1951, in Seneca, Kansas, to Garwood and Donice (Adams) Barrett.  Keith grew up on the family farm and was a lifelong resident of Sabetha. During high school at Sabetha High, Keith was active in sports....

Gerald "Jerry" L. Sylvester

Gerald "Jerry" L. Sylvester

Apr 18, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Lester Sylvester, 73, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed into eternity on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.

Jerry was born on May 18, 1950, in Manhattan, Kansas to Lester and Gladys (Stadel) Sylvester.  He began his early schooling in Keats, Kansas before transferring to school in Sabetha in 1965.  He graduated from Sabetha High School with...

Alexander "Alex" J. Moore

Alexander "Alex" J. Moore

Apr 11, 2024

Alexander “Alex” J. Moore, 40, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, after a battle with mental illness. 

Alex was born on November 24, 1983, to Alfred Moore, Jr., and Denise (Baker) Moore in Topeka, Kansas.  After graduating from Sabetha High School in 2002, he studied Psychology and Safety and Human Factors at Highland Community College and Pittsburg...

Sharon K. Gruber

Sharon K. Gruber

Apr 9, 2024

Sharon K. Gruber, 77, of Hiawatha, Kansas and formerly of Morrill, Kansas, passed through heaven’s gates on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, Kansas with her family by her side.

Sharon (Steele) Gruber was born on July 21, 1946, to Robert and Gloria (Gaston) Steele in Sabetha.  She grew up in the Morrill community and was...

Brent Joseph Meyer

Brent Joseph Meyer

Apr 7, 2024

Brent Joseph Meyer, 64, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the Sabetha Community Hospital.

Brent was born on August 4, 1959, to Velmer and Vila (Strahm) Meyer in Sabetha. Brent grew up and lived in Sabetha his entire life.  During high school, Brent was actively involved in the FFA chapter, and graduated from Sabetha High School...

Robin Rexford Figgs

Robin Rexford Figgs

Mar 30, 2024

Robin Rexford Figgs, 63, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his home in Topeka.

Robin was born on January 7, 1961, to Irwin and Leona (McConnaughhay) Figgs in Garnett, Kansas.   Robin grew up and attended school in Sabetha, Kansas, and he graduated from Sabetha High School in 1979.  After graduation, Robin attended college at Kansas...