Obituaries

Steve Freeman

Steve Freeman

Mar 26, 2024

Steve Freeman was a quiet man and not one to complain about burdensome things. His family and friends became accustomed to his “I’m fine” answer in these past few years when it came to his health-related issues.  He greeted everyone with a smile and was always willing to help anyone when called upon. His children could always count on him...

Joyce Marie Brennan

Joyce Marie Brennan

Mar 25, 2024

Joyce Marie Brennan passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, in Rossville.

 She was born April 27, 1929, in Kansas City, Missouri to Joseph and Esther (Lambert) Navarre.  Joyce graduated from Rossville High School in 1947. She then attended St. Mary College in Leavenworth, KS where she received her bachelor’s degree.

She taught one year of music education after graduation in Meade,...

Paul A. Drippé

Paul A. Drippé

Mar 22, 2024

Paul Albert Drippé died unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, one day after his 78th birthday. 

He was born on the first day of spring, March 21, 1946, in Darby, Pennsylvania, the third child of Theodore Roosevelt Drippé and Edna Drippé. His father was a godson of President Teddy Roosevelt. Paul was raised in Pennsylvania...

Phillip C. Wendland

Phillip C. Wendland

Mar 22, 2024

Phillip "Phil" C. Wendland, 97, died on Friday March 22, 2024, in Topeka KS.

He was born on September 18, 1926, the son of Alvin and Viola Wendland in rural Randolph, KS. He graduated from Manhattan High School and Kansas State University.

He was a member of Dover Federated Church, Wabaunsee County Cattlemen's Association and Wabaunsee Farm Bureau.  Phil was also a...

Susan Blythe Carpenter

Susan Blythe Carpenter

Mar 20, 2024

Susan Blythe (Chelson) Carpenter, 60, of Topeka, KS passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer on March 20, 2024. 

She was born on February 11, 1964, the daughter of Gerald and Marsha (Legg) Chelson. She was raised in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1982 and attended Washburn University. She was baptized and...

Dr. Micheal D. Roberts

Dr. Micheal D. Roberts

Mar 19, 2024

Dr. Micheal D. Roberts, 80, a dedicated former assistant superintendent at Kaw Valley USD 321, sadly passed away in St. Marys, KS on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. A full obituary will be posted at a later time and private family inurnment will take place at a later date in the family cemetery in Perry, Oklahoma.

Ralph J. Cunningham

Ralph J. Cunningham

Mar 18, 2024

Ralph James Cunningham, 76, of Rossville, Kansas peacefully departed life surrounded by family on March 18, 2024.  He was born December 27, 1946, in Great Bend Kansas, and grew up in Claflin, Kansas.   He is the son of the late Ralph W. and Sadie E. Cunningham, the husband of Edythe L. Cunningham, father to Michael J. Cunningham, and stepfather...

Mildred Winona Perrin

Mildred Winona Perrin

Mar 15, 2024

Mildred Winona (Barnett) Perrin, 100, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Midland Care Hospice House in Topeka.She was born in Half Rock, MO on April 9, 1923, to George and Zana (Yates) Barnett. The family moved to Trenton, MO when she was four years old. Mildred attended Trenton schools and graduated from Trenton High School in 1941.Mildred married Elmer...

Delores A. Porter

Delores A. Porter

Mar 8, 2024

Delores A. Porter, 85, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at her home on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Reservation.

She was born to Cleve N. and Josephine M. (Rice) Sumner on July 15, 1938, at Holton. Delores grew up in the rural Delia community and attended Nieve Country School. She graduated from the Haskell Institute, Lawrence, KS in 1956. She...

Kathy Ann Page

Kathy Ann Page

Mar 3, 2024

Kathy Ann Page, 67, of Tecumseh, Kansas died on March 3rd, 2024 from medical complications following a car accident on February 7th.



Kathy was born at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas on November 16th, 1956 to the late Fred and Louise Kepfield. 



She grew up in Topeka with her brother Fred. She also spent many happy hours on the family farm...

Walter Emile Kollin

Walter Emile Kollin

Feb 16, 2024

Walter Emile Kollin, 90, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at his home in Harahan, LA. 

Walter will lie in state and the family will receive friends at Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St. in St. Mary's from 1:00 - 4:00 pm, on Friday, February 23. Rosary will be prayed at 5:20 pm at Immaculata Catholic Church. A sung requiem Mass...

Laird L. French

Laird L. French

Feb 8, 2024

Laird Leslie French was Born in Rossville on February 15, 1940, to Howard and Berniece French.   Laird lived in Rossville until the age of 6, when the family moved to the farm. Laird attended school in Rossville and graduated from Rossville High School. He joined the United States Army. His basic training was in Missouri, and then he was stationed in...

Nancy Kay Rogers

Nancy Kay Rogers

Feb 6, 2024

Nancy Kay Rogers, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born on August 7, 1957, in Wamego, the beloved daughter of Paul and Annabel (Cordts) Dohrman. 

Nancy was raised in the St. Marys community and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1975. Upon graduation, she attended and...

Judith R. Hart

Judith R. Hart

Jan 28, 2024

St. Marys-Judith R. "Judy" Hart, age 77, passed away late on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at a hospital in Topeka.

Born on December 27, 1946, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Judy was the daughter of Celestino and Carmen Rios. Her father's service in the United States Army led the family to live in various places including the Canal Zone, Germany, Colorado...

Vernon W. Thowe

Vernon W. Thowe

Jan 23, 2024

Vernon W. Thowe, aged 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at a Topeka hospital.

Born on September 15, 1946, in Wamego, Vernon was the son of Arthur Christ and Madeline Freda Kobisbie Thowe. He spent his early years in the Alma community before relocating to California. In 1965 he was drafted into the United States Army and was sent...

Rovell R. "Dutch" Heslet

Rovell R. "Dutch" Heslet

Jan 15, 2024

Dutch Heslet, 73, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.

Dutch was born in Salina on July 25, 1950, the son of Elmer R. and Norma Meier Heslet.  He was raised in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School.  Following graduation, Dutch worked at Rossville Grain Elevator and many years at Jeffrey Energy...

Carol R. Cerny

Carol R. Cerny

Jan 13, 2024

Carol Rose (Neuhalfen) Cerny, age 87, passed peacefully January 13, 2024 surrounded by family and fortified by the Sacraments, prayers and blessings of the Catholic Church.  Carol was born May 19, 1936 to Veronica Elizabeth (Gubbels) Neuhalfen  and Anthony John Neuhalfen in Hartington, Nebraska.

Carol spent her youth in the farming communities of Hartington and Randolph, Nebraska.  Nicknamed “Rosie the...

Patricia A. Koloc

Patricia A. Koloc

Jan 12, 2024

Patricia A. Koloc, 89, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at her residence in Emmett, Kansas.

Born on June 11, 1934, in Chicago, Patricia was the daughter of Stanley and Lillian Comeaux Rice. She spent her early years in Chicago before relocating to Florida in 1959. Over a decade ago, she moved to the Emmett community to reside with her...

Henry Raymond "Hank" DeVader

Henry Raymond "Hank" DeVader

Jan 1, 2024

Henry Raymond "Hank" DeVader 96, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at his home.

Hank was born May 30, 1927, at Emmett, the son of Edward J. and Marie Natalie DeWilde DeVader.  Hank was raised on a farm near Emmett and lived all of his life in the Emmett and St. Marys communities.

Hank  owned and operated DeVader Floor Covering...

Mitchell "Mick" Wayne Holz

Mitchell "Mick" Wayne Holz

Dec 31, 2023

Mitchell (Mick) Wayne Holz, Born May 31st 1946, the first born son of Paul Gene Holz and Mary Elizabeth (Edwards) Holz, passed away Sunday, December 31st 2023 in Topeka, Kansas.

Mick attended St. Mary’s Public Schools and was a member of the St. Mary’s Methodist Church. In his teenage years Mick worked on farms and ranches doing various jobs. After...

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