Obituaries

Clyde Joseph Aubert

Clyde Joseph Aubert

Feb 6, 2025

Clyde Joseph Aubert, 75, passed away February 6, 2025, with his loving family at his side.

Clyde was born November 27, 1949 in Wamego Kansas. He was the son of James and Henrietta (Hesse) Aubert and the oldest of their 13 children. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Charles.

Clyde married the love of his life Marlene (Akin)...

Linda Gale Bogue Schwed

Linda Gale Bogue Schwed

Feb 6, 2025

Linda Gale Bogue Schwed, recently age 76, of Saint Marys, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her sleep of natural causes on February 6, 2025 after having received the Sacrament of Last Rites the previous week.

Linda was born on January 20, 1949, to Linna Lou and Marion Wiley Bogue in Ottawa, Kansas. In 1971, Linda married Michael A. Schwed at Saint...

Leo Gerard Petit

Leo Gerard Petit

Feb 6, 2025

**PLEASE NOTE: THE REQUIEM MASS FOR LEO HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) at 11:15 AM AT THE IMMACULATA.

VISITATION WILL BE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON (FEBRUARY 12, 2025) FROM 2:00-4:00 PM AT PIPER FUNERAL HOME FOLLOWED BY A ROSARY AT 5:20 PM AT THE IMMACULATA**

Leo Petit passed to his Eternal Reward on February 6, 2025, after a short, but aggressive...

Adam Paul Foster

Adam Paul Foster

Feb 5, 2025

Adam Paul Foster, 51, of Rossville, Kansas, died in a tragic accident on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 near Delia, KS.

Adam was born June 14th, 1973, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of David J. and Virginia Rezac Foster. Adam graduated from Rossville High School in 1991 and went on to Kansas State University to take Ag classes pertaining to farming and...

Mary Catherine Lekanoff

Mary Catherine Lekanoff

Feb 1, 2025

Mary C. Lekanoff, a beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on June 13, 1947, in Wamego, Kansas, the daughter of Carl and Nellie Marstall. Mary graduated from St. Marys High School in 1965, embarking on a life filled with dedicated work and cherished family...

Virginia “Ginny” Marie Enockson

Virginia “Ginny” Marie Enockson

Jan 31, 2025

Virginia “Ginny” Marie (Bryan) Enockson, 45, of St. Marys, died in a tragic accident on Friday, January 31, 2025 in St. Marys. 

Virginia Bryan Enockson was born in 1979 in Texas, the twelfth child in a large family of fourteen. She was the beloved daughter of Paul and the late Virginia (Day) Bryan. Her early years were marked by a significant...

Cherry Lynné Mahan

Cherry Lynné Mahan

Jan 28, 2025

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Cherry (64) on Tuesday January 28th. She passed away at her home in Rossville from natural causes after a brief illness.  

Cherry was born in Paola, Kansas to Dale Paul and Louzetta Isabelle (Moore) Mahan, both deceased. Shortly after she was born, the family moved to Topeka and then to...

Richard D. Wallmeyer

Richard D. Wallmeyer

Jan 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Dart Wallmeyer, who departed this life on January 27, 2025 at the age of 76. Born in 1948 in Richmond, Virginia, Richard led a life full of passion, dedication, and unwavering faith that touched everyone he met.

Growing up on a farm in Virginia, Richard developed an early love...

Naomi R. Manbeck

Naomi R. Manbeck

Jan 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Naomi R. Manbeck, age 94, of Rossville, Kansas, who departed this world on Jan. 25, 2025 while surrounded by loved ones.

Born on March 26, 1930 on a farm north of Waterville, Kansas to Nels and Delia Hanson, Naomi was the youngest in the family among six brothers. She was...

Patricia Ann Bixby

Patricia Ann Bixby

Jan 23, 2025

Patricia Ann Bixby, affectionately known for her sweet and kind spirit, was born on May 21, 1938, in Rossville, Kansas. She passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in St. Marys, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, care, and love that touched all who knew her.

A proud graduate of Rossville High School in 1956, Patricia dedicated 37 years of...

Zoe Therese Allen

Zoe Therese Allen

Jan 21, 2025

Zoe Therese Allen was born on January 21, 2025 in Manhattan, Kansas and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus shortly after her Baptism. Zoe was diagnosed earlier in pregnancy with Trisomy 18, a rare genetic condition. While the outcome was uncertain, the family was prepared to cherish any time they might get with her, and were granted one beautiful...

Kathleen S. Sullivan

Kathleen S. Sullivan

Jan 19, 2025

Kathleen S. Sullivan, a beloved figure in the St. Marys community and a dedicated kindergarten teacher, passed away on January 19, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on October 12, 1931, in Chapman, Nebraska, Kathleen lived a life rich in service and devotion to her family and faith.

Kathleen graduated high school and later attended college, furthering her education and...

Mary Jane Miller

Mary Jane Miller

Jan 11, 2025

Mary Jane Miller, " MJ", unexpectedly passed away on January 11, 2025, after a tragic car wreck.  Born in Onaga, Kansas on December 3, 2002,  MJ was a beacon of love and laughter, captivating the hearts of many throughout her short yet impactful life.

MJ's journey began in St. Marys, where she homeschooled her whole childhood, graduating from Kolbe Academy Home...

Patrick V. Von Radesky

Patrick V. Von Radesky

Jan 4, 2025

Patrick V. Von Radesky, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at his home on January 4, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on March 8, 1941, in Long Beach, California, Patrick lived a life rich in experience and dedication to his family and career.

A multifaceted professional, Patrick had an extensive career that spanned many different...

Esther Marie Pugh

Esther Marie Pugh

Dec 19, 2024

Esther Marie Pugh, a cherished member of the Rossville community, passed away at the age of 94 in the comfort of her home on December 19, 2024. Born on February 23, 1930, in Wakeeney, Kansas, she was the daughter of George and Elizabeth Boxberger and was known for her friendship and kindness throughout her life.

Esther graduated from Wakeeney High School...

Peggy J. Lenherr

Peggy J. Lenherr

Dec 17, 2024

Peggy Jane Lenherr, 85, St. Marys, KS, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, following a short battle with recurring cancer. She was born April 18, 1939, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Derald Melbourne and Helen Marcella Stader Sparks. She was a 1957 graduate of St. Marys High School and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Washburn...

Maria G. Worgull

Maria G. Worgull

Dec 11, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria G. Worgull, 88, of St. Marys, KS. Maria was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished matriarch who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, surrounded by her family. Maria was born on May 20, 1936, in Juarez, Mexico, to Jesus...

David John Foster

David John Foster

Dec 9, 2024

David John Foster, 80, of Rossville, Kansas, died on Monday, December 9th, 2024 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka surrounded by his family. 

David was born July 2nd, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Joseph F. and M. Ellen Dale Foster. During David's youth he grew up on a farm south of Topeka. He attended Washburn Rural High School his...

Martina Edna Hiegert

Martina Edna Hiegert

Dec 2, 2024

Martina Edna Hiegert, 88, of Paxico, Kansas passed away December 2, 2024, at Midland Hospice in Topeka. Martina was born June 4, 1936 at Vera, Kansas, the youngest child of G. Thomas and Goldie (Davis) Deiter.

She attended grade school at Newbury and graduated from Paxico Rural High School in 1954. On June 4, 1955, she married Paul Hiegert at Sacred...

Janet Delores Fank

Janet Delores Fank

Nov 26, 2024

Janet Delores (Goethke) Fank, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and nurse, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.Born in September 1953 to Wallace and Delores Goethke, Jan spent her childhood on a Minnesota dairy farm with her five siblings. After completing high school and nursing school, she married Joe Fank in October 1974.Jan dedicated her...

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