Abigail Torres

Dec 30, 2023

Abigail Torres, 62, of Manhattan, KS passed away December 30, 2023. Abigail, who was also known as "Vicky," was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on March 6, 1961, the daughter of Hilda, Esther Perez, and Alberto Torres; Abigail grew up in Puerto Rico, she moved to Miami, Florida in 1979 and lived there most of her life. Abigail...

Dorene Frances Howard

Dec 29, 2023

Dorene F. Howard, formally of the Manhattan and St. George area, passed away at Glenwood Village Assisted Living in Overland Park, KS on December 29, 2023.

Dorene was born in Winfield, KS on December 4, 1928 to Francis and Lena Prockish and moved to the Manhattan area shortly after birth. She attended and graduated St....

Wilder Charles Robinson

Dec 29, 2023

Wilder Charles Robinson blessed us all on May 11, 2022 when he arrived. His light could not be denied. He spent his life making everyone around him laugh and when he realized he’d tickled your funny bone he would not let it go. We were trying to think of a single memory that could encapsulate the level of joy...

Jean Brecheisen

Dec 7, 2023

June 4th 1929 - December 7th 2023

Jean Brecheisen passed away peacefully on December 7th, with her family by her side. She was born to Delbert and Olive Vinton on June 4th,1929.

Jean was raised on a farm near Melvern, Kansas. She had three older sisters, Idelle, Edith, and...

Anabell Marie Fleetwood

Nov 26, 2023

Anabell "Chi Chi Bell" Marie Fleetwood, 9, gained her wings November 26, 2023.

Anabell was a sweet girl. She loved going to the zoo, flashing toys, funny noises, hairbows, anything pink, getting hugs & kisses, and cuddling. Bell enjoyed being with family, playing with Mom & Dad and watching Peppa Pig with her brother, August....

Willie James Larry

Nov 22, 2023

Willie James Larry, age 66, of Manhattan, KS, passed away on November 22, 2023 from heart failure.

Willie was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 6, 1956; he's the son of Bobbi Neugent. Willie grew up in Manhattan, KS and attended the local schools

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Mary Jane

Nov 15, 2023

Mary Jane Brown, age 98, passed away peacefully at Via Christi Village in Manhattan, Kansas on November 15, 2023.

Mary Jane was born on February 2, 1925, in Waubaunsee, Kansas, to Edward Alexander O’Malley and Linnie Francis Spalding O’Malley. At three months of age the family moved to Clay County, eventually making their home in...

Bernice Annette Difilippo

Nov 7, 2023

Bernice A. Difilippo, 89, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born on October 14, 1934 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Jerry and Bernice (Zamana) Chmelovski.

Bernice graduated from Steubenville Catholic Center High School in 1952. She worked as a medical records secretary....

Mitchell Edwards Houser

Nov 3, 2023

Mitchell Edwards Houser, age 71, passed away in Kansas City, KS on November 3, 2023. He was born December 24, 1951 in Peebles, Ohio. He was a Veteran of the United States Army.

 Marguerite Agnes Sharp

Oct 27, 2023

Marguerite Agnes Sharp of rural St. George passed away peacefully October 27, surrounded by family.

She was born on December 22, 1923, in Olpe KS to Henry Carl Bolz and Frances Anna Kiene Bolz. She

graduated from St. Joseph High School in Olpe as Valedictorian with only 11 in...

Antonia Santa Cruz

Oct 15, 2023

Durango, DGO, Méx.- Antonia Santacruz Bugarin, 75, died on October 15, 2023 in Manhattan, Kansas, in the presence of her family.

She was born on January 13, 1948 in Atolinga, Zacatecas, daughter of Manuel Santa Cruz R. and Micaela Bugarin R. She lived a long time in Durango, DGO, Méx., She had a beautiful soul.

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Robert Monroe  Phillips, Dvm

Sep 17, 2023

Robert Monroe Phillips, 99, of Manhattan, died on September 17, 2023, at Meadowlark.

He was born June 3, 1924, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the youngest of five children of Herbert William and Adeline May (Dicken) Phillips. When he was an infant, his family moved to Elk County, KS after his father was disabled from a work...

Arlys M. Zoellner

Sep 15, 2023

Arlys M. Zoellner

Arlys M. Zoellner, 90, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital surrounded by loved ones.

Arlys Mae Zoellner was born on December 7, 1932, to Ruben Ludvig and Jennie Elida (Ness) Johnson in Britton, SD. She grew up on the family farm and...

Ivan Kozar, Sr.

Sep 3, 2023

Ivan Kozar, Sr., 77, of Wamego, passed away Sunday, September 3rd, after a short illness, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital, Manhattan.

Ivan was born in Čakovec, Croatia on June 20, 1946, the son of the late Katarina and Martin Kozar. On October 5, 1969, he was united in marriage to Ksenija Kozar, in Preko, Croatia,...

Jack Taylor

Aug 27, 2023

Elmer "Jack" L. Taylor, 94, from Wamego, peacefully transitioned on Sunday, August 27th, at Ascension

Via Christi Health Hospital in Manhattan. He was surrounded by his loving wife and children, enjoying his

favorite country songs and sharing stories. His family will cherish his remarkable legacy characterized by

dedication, service, and enduring love.

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Nic Bennett

Aug 25, 2023

Nicholas Adams (Nic) Bennett, 39, of Manhattan, passed away on Friday, August 25th, in Washington County, KS, due to a pickup accident. He worked for Nelson's Poultry Farm in their maintenance department.

Nick was born in Globe, Arizona, on April 8, 1984, the son of Earl Leslie Bennett of Duncan, OK, and Catherine Ann (Bradford)...

Sheila Casey

Aug 22, 2023

Sheila Mae Casey, 84, of Manhattan, KS, passed away at Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community. She worked at Bocker's Catering for 30 yrs.

Sheila was born in Bay City, Michigan on May 29, 1939, the daughter of the late Harriett (Magher) and Ivan C. Rogner.

Sheila is...

Barbara Fields

Aug 14, 2023

Barbara Ann Fields, 72, of Wakefield, KS, passed away at Monday afternoon August 14th, 2023 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House, in Manhattan.

Barbara was born in Chicago, IL on January 15, 1951, the daughter of the late Jessie, Sr. and Dorothy L. (Barnett) Green. She graduated from the Wendell Phillips High School, in Chicago....

Maxine L. Rush

Aug 9, 2023

Maxine LaNae (McGrath) Rush passed away on the evening of Wednesday, August 9th, 2023, at the Linn Community Nursing Home in Linn, KS. She was born on March 12, 1962, in Clay Center, KS, to Russell and Heloise McGrath.

Maxine grew up in rural Kimeo, Kansas. She was the youngest of nine children. Some of...

Sandy Kay Berland

Aug 7, 2023

Sandy Kay Berland, 79, of Manhattan, formerly a middle school teacher in Stockton, Great Bend, and Salina, passed away Monday, August 7th, 2023 at her home in Manhattan.

Sandy was born in San Diego, California on October 20, 1943, the daughter of the late Elvira (Steinert) Humphrey and John Cummins. She was a graduate of...