Obituaries

Sue Ann (Wertenberger) Jackman

Sue Ann (Wertenberger) Jackman

Mar 9, 2024

Sue Ann (Wertenberger) Jackman, 80, of Sabetha, Kansas went into the arms of the Lord, on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Sabetha Community Hospital in Sabetha.

Sue Ann was born in Clay Center, Kansas, on March 18, 1943, the daughter of Kirt Phillip Wertenberger and Florence May “Flossie” (Williams) Wertenberger.  She was the oldest of four children.  Sue Ann graduated...

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...

Marjorie Howard (McNees) Hallier

Marjorie Howard (McNees) Hallier

Feb 23, 2024

Marjorie Howard (McNees) Hallier, 99, of Centralia, Kansas, died on Friday, February 23, 2024, at the Eastridge Nursing Facility in Centralia and went home to be with Jesus.  

Marjorie was born to Howard McNees and Claudia Jewell (Trammel) McNees on April 12, 1924. Marjorie, her brother, Gerald, and her sister, Lucille, were raised by their beloved mother.  As a child,...

Leona Irene Wikle

Leona Irene Wikle

Feb 22, 2024

Leona Irene Wikle, 97, of Sabetha Kansas, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.   

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Church of the Brethren in Sabetha.  

Prior to the service, a visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to...

Lyle Harold Broxterman

Lyle Harold Broxterman

Feb 23, 2024

Lyle Harold Broxterman, 71, of Fairview, Kansas passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by his family.

Lyle was born to Leonard "Bud" and Evelyn "Betty" (Mitchell) Broxterman on August 25, 1952, in Axtell, Kansas.  Lyle was one of eight children born to this union.

Lyle graduated from B&B High School in Baileyville, Kansas...

Judith "Judy" Lou Emert

Judith "Judy" Lou Emert

Feb 22, 2024

Judith “Judy” Lou Emert, 84, of Sabetha, died Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, Kansas.  

Judy was born February 7, 1940, the daughter of Clarence Kettler and Lourena (Cutting) Kettler at home in rural Paola, Kansas.  She attended Paola schools and graduated from Paola High School in 1957.  Then, Judy attended Kansas State University in...

Barbara Lou Allen

Barbara Lou Allen

Feb 17, 2024

Barbara “Barb” Lou Allen, 87, of Sabetha Kansas, died peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024, surrounded by her family at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.

Barb was born on April 13, 1936, to Lynn and Pearl (Cotton) King.   She was raised in rural Nemaha County, attended grade school in Goff, Kansas, and graduated in 1950 from Oneida High School...

Beverly May Wenger

Beverly May Wenger

Feb 7, 2024

Beverly May Wenger, 97, of Sabetha, Kansas, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.

Beverly was born on May 9, 1926, in Pawnee City, Nebraska, to Aaron and Hulda (Giesel) Moser.  She grew up in a farming family, mainly in the Bern, Kansas, and Sabetha areas.   She graduated from...

Roy Charles Wittwer

Roy Charles Wittwer

Jan 30, 2024

Roy Charles Wittwer, 88, of Sabetha, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Assisted Living in Sabetha.

Roy was born on March 19, 1935, to Roy and Frieda (Herbster) Wittwer at their family home in rural Dawson, Nebraska.  He had one sibling, Helen.  Roy grew up and helped his family on the family farm.  He attended...

Pauline Edna Bower

Pauline Edna Bower

Jan 13, 2024

Pauline Edna (Hedrick) Bower, 107, of Seneca, Kansas died on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the Life Care Center of Seneca.

Pauline was born in Basin, Wyoming on February 23, 1916, the daughter of Paul Hedrick and Mearle (Holsclaw) Hedrick.  She attended grade school in Basin, Wyoming where she participated in many dancing and acting programs.  She also attended high school...

Maratha M. (Marsh) Fedak

Maratha M. (Marsh) Fedak

Jan 2, 2024

Martha Margaret Riffon (Marsh) Fedak, 94, of Sabetha, Kansas (formerly from Monroe, Connecticut) passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home Assisted Living in Sabetha.

Martha was born on February 5, 1929, to Alex and Mary (Gullak) Riffon, in Kelayres, Pennsylvania, a coal mining town.  Martha was the youngest of eight children.  When Martha was a...

Rudolph "Rudy" M. Lehman

Rudolph "Rudy" M. Lehman

Dec 28, 2023

Rudolph “Rudy” Michael Lehman, 79, of Sabetha, Kansas died on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Sabetha Community Hospital in Sabetha. 

Rudy was born on June 10, 1944, at the family home outside of Bern, Kansas, to Edward and Leola (Locher) Lehman.  He was one of six children born to this union.  Rudy graduated from Morrill High School in the...

Marilyn Lucille (Moyer) Petry

Marilyn Lucille (Moyer) Petry

Dec 26, 2023

Marilyn Lucille Moyer Petry, 89, of Centralia, Kansas, died on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca, Kansas.

Marilyn was born on September 26, 1934, at a midwife’s home in Corning, Kansas to Clyde and Matilda (Thompson) Moyer.  In 1936, during the Depression, her family moved to Corvallis, Oregon in search of work. In the...

Marilyn J. Ehrsam

Marilyn J. Ehrsam

Dec 25, 2023

The family of Marilyn J. Ehrsam, 91, wishes to share the news of her passing on Monday, December 25, 2023, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, Kansas where she had lived for the last several years. 

Marilyn was born on July 9, 1932, to Maurice and Ruth (Schoenbeger) Bingman.  She attended Martin Country School and graduated from Highland High...

Eben D. Estle

Eben D. Estle

Dec 24, 2023

Eben D. Estle, 97, of Sabetha, Kansas, died on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.

Eben was born on August 23, 1926, in Gordon, Kansas to Ozro and Daisy (Holden) Estle.  He was one of nine children born to this union.  When Eben was a young boy, the family moved to Dubois, Nebraska.  It was...

LaVonne I. Thieme

LaVonne I. Thieme

Dec 17, 2023

LaVonne I. Thieme, 96, of Bern, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, Kansas.  Her 96 years on this earth were a blessing.

LaVonne was born on September 9, 1927, to Roy and Esther (Minger) Ehrsam on the family farm near Bern.  She was an only child.  LaVonne loved exploring the...

Stephan "Steve" Ray Honeyman

Stephan "Steve" Ray Honeyman

Dec 9, 2023

Stephan “Steve” Ray Honeyman, 76, of Seneca, Kansas passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.

Steve was born on July 11, 1947, to Raymond and Erma (Schober) Honeyman in Frankfort, Kansas.

Steve’s father, Raymond, was in the U.S. Army and so, Steve lived in many different places around the...

Theodore "Ted" Lee Remmers

Theodore "Ted" Lee Remmers

Dec 8, 2023

Theodore “Ted” Lee Remmers passed away at University of Kansas Medical Center on Friday, December 8, 2023, surrounded by family.

Ted was born to Alvin and Gretchen (Grussing) Remmers in Pawnee City, Nebraska on July 25, 1953.  Ted graduated from Sabetha High School in 1971. During high school, he participated in athletic organizations including football and baseball while also singing...

Alvin Dean Remmers - "Dean"

Alvin Dean Remmers - "Dean"

Dec 8, 2023

Alvin Dean Remmers (Dean), 71, of Tampa, Florida passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer.  Dean was able to spend his last few days surrounded by his family from Florida and Kansas.

Dean was born on March 10, 1952, in Pawnee City, Nebraska to Alvin and Gretchen (Grussing) Remmers. At an early age,...

James "Jim" Ray Deaver

James "Jim" Ray Deaver

Dec 3, 2023

James “Jim” Ray Deaver passed away at his second home in Tucson, Arizona on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Jim was born to Ray and Margaret Mary (Dandliker) Deaver at Saint Anthony Hospital in Sabetha, Kansas.  He was baptized and confirmed in his Catholic faith at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sabetha.  He enjoyed participating in church activities during his youth.

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