Robert Lee Thomas Sr.
Aug 26, 2017
Robert Lee Thomas, Sr, 83, formerly of Alta Vista passed away Saturday, August 26th, in Council Grove. Born at Bunkerhill, Kansas, on January 4, 1934, Robert Lee Thomas was the son of the late Lola Fern (Hawk) and Chancy Lee Thomas. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on the USS Cassia County. Following his service,...
William Edward (Bill) Thomas
Aug 15, 2017
William Edward (Bill) Thomas, 82, of Junction City, passed away Monday, August 15th, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House, Manhattan. There will not be any services.
Tinh "Michael" Xuan Hoang
Aug 9, 2017
Tinh Xuan Hoang Tinh Xuan Hoang, 88, of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday morning August 9th, at Stormont-Vail Medical Center in Topeka. Tinh was born in Quang Tri, Hue, Vietnam, October 12, 1928, son of the late Vi Thi Nguyen and Tan Xuan Hoang. On May 13, 1955, in Vietnam, he was united in marriage to the late Lai Thi...
Clyde Clifford Dean
Aug 3, 2017
Manhattan, KS Clyde Clifford Dean Clyde Clifford Dean, 63, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 3rd, at his residence. Clyde was born in Ft. Benning, GA on March 3, 1954, a son of the late Dorothy L. (Mitchell) and Howard L. Dean. Inurnment will take place at Highland Cemetery in Junction City, Kansas, at a date to be...
Opal Aldine Schwerdt
Jul 19, 2017
Opal 'Aldine' Schwerdt Opal Aldine Berry Schwerdt, 73, passed away at Stoneybrook Retirement Community on July 19, 2017. Aldine was born in Westmoreland, Kansas on October 8, 1943, to Jerry and Sarah Opal Tilton Berry. She grew up in the Fostoria community, later lived in Yakima, Washington and then moved with her family back to Kansas to the Garrison...
Thomas Leslie Bennett
Jul 15, 2017
Thomas Leslie Bennett, devoted father, grandfather and husband, civil engineer, and pillar of church and community, died July 15 at KU Medical Center after complications from heart surgery. He was 71. Tom was Vice President of the Board of Directors at BG Consultants, helping design many of the roads and bridges Manhattanites use today. His hand can also be...
Charles "Jr" W. Lemonds
Jul 11, 2017
Charles William (JR) Lemonds, Jr, 51, of Manhattan, KS, passed away Tuesday, July 11th, 2017. Cremation has taken place and future arrangements will be announced later.
Kenneth Wayne Cade
Jul 11, 2017
Kenneth Wayne Cade Kenneth Wayne Cade, 58, of Junction City passed away Tuesday, July 11th, 2017. Kenneth entered in to his life on June 28, 1959 in Lafayette, LA the son of the late Audrey Mae (Ratliff) and Ovie Cade, Sr. On Oct. 21, 1994 he was united in marriage to Christine Peoples in Manhattan and she survives. Kenny...
Chong Sim Tracey
Jul 5, 2017
Chong Sim Tracey, 59, of Manhattan, passed to her eternal home on Wednesday, July 5th, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House. She was a Sales Associate at the Army Air Force Exchange Service in Europe and Ft. Riley for over 30 yrs. Chong was born in Seoul Korea, on July 7, 1957, the daughter of So Yo Hwang, of...
Gayle Graham Bennett
Jul 3, 2017
Gayle Graham Bennett, teacher, volunteer, an avid quilter, and devoted grandmother, died at home July 3, 2017. Gayle was perhaps best known as an English teacher at Manhattan High School, where she shared her love of British literature and mentored advanced sophomores. She was a big supporter of MHS’s fine arts program and spearheaded several youth initiatives, including the...
Phillip Martin Puntney
Jun 28, 2017
Phillip Martin Puntney, 71, died June 28 at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas. Born Feb.10, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, he grew up in Mexico, Missouri, and then attended the University of Missouri, at Columbia where he received two bachelor’s degrees in journalism and education. Following graduation in 1968, he enlisted in the Army and served in Vietnam....
Naomi Pearl Scott
Jun 10, 2017
Naomi Pearl Scott Naomi Pearl Scott, 100, of Manhattan, passed away Saturday, June 10th, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. She was known for a being a community activist. Naomi Pearl was born in Delia, KS on March 16, 1917, the daughter of her late mother, Reta Mae (Manion) Cederberg and her father Joel Mellen. On June...
John Andrew Pickrell
May 24, 2017
John Andrew Pickrell, 76, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, May 24th, 2017. John was born in Decatur, Illinois on May 8th, 1941, son of John and Carolyn Pickrell. John attended Tri-City High School in Buffalo, Illinois where he was salutatorian of his class. From there, he attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he earned his...
William R. Casey
May 16, 2017
William R. (Bill) Casey, 60, of Manhattan, away Tuesday, May 16th, 2017. Bill was born in Manhattan, on January 15, 1957, a son of the late Margaret (Silva) and Kenneth K. Casey. He was a graduate of Manhattan High School Class of 1975. Bill was a construction laborer on many projects and many projects around the Manhattan area with...
Beverly Sue Simpson
May 9, 2017
Beverly Sue Simpson, 74, of Manhattan, passed away on Tuesday, May 9th, at Via Christi Health Center- Manhattan. Beverly was born in Downey, California on March 31, 1943, the daughter of the late Robert W. Vernon and Vera (Larkin) Marinelli. She graduated from High School in Ohio and was a follower of the Billy Graham Crusades. Beverly was a...
Herman W. Westmeyer
May 8, 2017
Herman William Westmeyer, age 104, passed away at the Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan, KS on May 8, 2017. Herman was born on November 15, 1912, in Farmington, MO to Charles and Alice (Rodekohr) Westmeyer. He grew up on the family farm with three brothers and five sisters. He attended St. Paul Lutheran School and Farmington High School...
June J. Haynie Carlson
May 5, 2017
June Jolivette Haynie Carlson, 90, passed away May 5, 2017 in Riley, Kansas at Autumn Hills Memory Care Home. June was born September 9, 1926 in Abbotsford, Wisconsin, the third child of Edwin A. Jolivette and Eda (Heggesta) Jolivette. She graduated from Abbotsford High School and attended the University of Wisconsin. She worked for the U.S. Navy Department in...
Mary C. Thrash
May 3, 2017
Mary C. Thrash, 96, of Manhattan and former resident of Derby and Wichita for over 20 yrs, passed away Wednesday morning, May 3rd, at the Via Christi Village in Manhattan. Mary Huguley was born in Tuskegee, Alabama on December 31, 1920, the daughter of the late Readie Glenn and Mary Elizabeth (Carmack) Huguley. She was a nursing assistant with...
Tammy Lynn Britton
Apr 24, 2017
Tammy Lynn Britton, 39, of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 24, 2017. She was a loving wife and mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She will be remembered for her loving heart and sarcastic wit and missed by many people. Tammy was born on Dec. 16, 1977, in Cherry Point, North Carolina, the daughter of Bradley D,...
Rev. David L. Marshall
Apr 21, 2017
Rev. David L. Marshall, 89 of Manhattan, Kansas passed away Friday, April 21st at his home. David Lane Marshall was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on March 14, 1928, the son of the James Earl and Emily (Furlong) Marshall. He was united in marriage to Elaine Beswick June 12, 1948, in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania and she survives of the home. He...
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