Mar 10, 2024

Robert Duane Frotscher was born 11/23/45 to Audrey and Harold Frotscher.

He is preceded in death by his son Brad Frotscher, his sister Marlene Frotscher, his Father Harold, mother Audrey, and wife Betty Louise Frotscher.

Robert enjoyed all things outdoors. His whole life was about fishing and hunting. He loved guns, bows, and most recently...

Mar 9, 2024

Bruce C. Spellman aged 72, passed away at his home in Manhattan, KS March 09, 2024. Born to William and Alice (VanGoethem) Spellman in Newark, NJ on July 4, 1951, he lived a life marked by love for his family and service to his community. Bruce is survived by his wife Julie (Brunner) Spellman, his two sons Jason (Renee)...

Mar 2, 2024

Debra J. Chatelain was born August 24th, 1956, at Manhattan, KS, the daughter of Eugene D. Gering and Johanna N. (Casper) Gering. She passed away Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, AR at the age of 67.

She grew up in Manhattan, KS, graduating from Manhattan High in 1974. After...

Feb 25, 2024

Roberta Surs, age 85, of Manhattan, KS, passed away on February 25, 2024.

She dedicated over 50 years of her life to Universal Securities, where she served as an  insurance agent.

She was proceeded in death by her son Kelly Surs, brothers Mike and Pat, her parents Helen and Leo Marks....

Feb 18, 2024

Thomas "Tom" Richard Claman Jr., an avid chess player, former Boy Scout and adult Scout leader, harmonica player, respected data analyst, and beloved member of the Manhattan Kansas community, passed away on February 18 2024, at the age of 66. Born January 11th, 1958 in Roswell New Mexico to Kathryn "Kay" Fritz Claman and Thomas "Dick" Richard Claman Senior,...

Feb 11, 2024

Kelly Junius Peterson, 36, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on February 11, 2024. Born in Manhattan, Kansas, on June 15, 1987, Boogie was known for his sensitive nature and his love for cats. He cherished his friends and family deeply.

Kelly, a graduate of Manhattan High School, class of 2006, was an artist from a...

Jan 30, 2024

Joanne “Joni” M. Phipps, 82, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away January 30, 2024 at Homestead Assisted Living. She was an interior decorator educated at Mankato State University. She also graduated from Crum’s Beauty College in Manhattan.

Joni was born in Bricelyn, Minnesota on January 10, 1942, being raised by her loving grandparents. She was the...

Jan 28, 2024

Cassandra "Cassey" Kay Meziere passed away and earned her angel's wings on January 28, 2024 in Manhattan, Kansas. Cassandra was born on April 22, 1975 in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri to Ronnie and Kathy Meziere.

She is survived by her parents, two daughters, Brianna Mitchell, and Olivia Beason, both of Greer, South Carolina. Included is...

Jan 22, 2024

Marjorie Frances Schlegel, 94, Meadowlark Retirement Community passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at her home.

She was born December 16, 1929 to Florence and Gerald Noll of Flush, Kansas. She lived in Flush until high school graduation and then moved to Manhattan, Kansas to start a job at Icey Way. She remained a Manhattan resident the...

Jan 21, 2024

Zacarias Adam Salas-Boyd, 22, of Manhattan Kansas, passed away on January 21, 2024. Zacarias Salas, also known as Zack, was born in Lamar Missouri, on February 22, 2002. He is the son of Marcella Boyd and Carlos Salas. Zacarias had a dog that he would call "D Dog" that he loved so much and would do anything for. Zacarias...

Jan 10, 2024

Surrounded by loved ones and after a courageous battle with cancer, Kenneth Pilcher Smith

passed away on January 10th, 2024. Born in Beaverton Alabama to Fred Clint Smith and Annie

Lou Abbott Smith he was the youngest of four children. During his childhood Ken spent his time

exploring the woods around Winfield Alabama...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....

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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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...

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....

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.