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Mary Lou Kenworthy

Mary Lou Kenworthy

Jun 21, 2024

Mary Lou (Warren) Kenworthy, 89, passed away June 21, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas.

Mary Lou was born December 14, 1934, to Bryan and Murrel (Barnett) Warren in Marshall

County, Kansas; and was a graduate of Frankfort High School in 1952.

She was the wife of Ralph Kenworthy.  They were united in...

Gaylon Keith Kintner

Gaylon Keith Kintner

Jun 13, 2024

Gaylon Keith Kintner, son of Keith and Grace Kintner, was born May 28, 1931, in Frankfort, Kansas during the Great Depression. Gaylon attended school through high school in Frankfort. After graduation, he enrolled in Washburn University located in Topeka, Kansas. It is at Washburn where he met and married Kay N. Woodward.

During his college...

Nyla Jean Mathies

Nyla Jean Mathies

Jun 4, 2024

Nyla Jean Mathies was Born in Paxico, Kansas July 4, 1931 she went to Heaven on June 4, 2024 to be with God and her family. Born to Fred and Ella [Martens] Mathies. She was Baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in McFarland KS. She worked at Palace Drug in Aggieville, Aggie Hardware, she Retired from Kansas State...

Larry R. Godfrey

Larry R. Godfrey

May 18, 2024

Larry R. Godfrey, 77, died Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Franklin Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Viewing Services will be held for him at Parkview Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 6 - 8pm. Burial services will be held Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:00am at the Veteran's Cemetery in Manhattan, Kansas.

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Everett Ray Piper

Everett Ray Piper

Apr 28, 2024

Everett Ray Piper, 83, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away peacefully in his home on April 28th, 2024 after a series of complications and bad health from covid in 2020.

Everett was born on August 29th, 1940 in Manhattan, Kansas to Fred and Valera "Ma" Macklin Piper. He spent his youth raising hepshire hogs with his...

Rita May  Rumford Mccorkle

Rita May Rumford Mccorkle

Apr 23, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rita May Rumford McCorkle, age 70, on April 23, 2024, at her home in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, on June 23, 1953, to Albert Rumford and Harriet Gould. Rita was later adopted by Thomas Jones and Lura Felton in 1961. Rita married her soulmate...

Terrale William Johnson

Terrale William Johnson

Apr 20, 2024

Terrale William Johnson, 29, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Lenexa, KS. He is proceeded in death by his father Brian Keith Johnson and his paternal and maternal grandparents.

Terrale was born on June 29, 1994 to Brian and Regina Johnson in Tulsa, Oklahoma, He was a bundle of joy from birth and that...

Kayleen  Kastor

Kayleen Kastor

Apr 13, 2024

Kayleen Kastor, 31 years old, passed away on April 13, 2024, at Stormont Vail Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas.

Kayleen was born March 27, 1993 to Kandido and Merly Kastor in Kolonia, Pohnpei.

Kayleen enjoyed dancing, singing, and fishing.

Kayleen graduated from The Pohnpei State High School.

She is...

Marcus Collins

Marcus Collins

Apr 12, 2024

Marcus Collins gained his wings on Friday April 12, 2024 He was a great father, son, and brother he will be gladly missed Rest in Heaven 🙏

Sandra Allard

Sandra Allard

Apr 2, 2024

Sandra (Sandi) Allard of Manhattan, KS joined her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024. She was born December 29th, 1943, in Bassett, Nebraska to Earl and Rowena Hurley Debolt, both deceased.

On October 15th, 1966, she was united in marriage to John Allard at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in Valentine, Nebraska.

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Richard Sorell

Richard Sorell

Mar 28, 2024

Richard Edward Sorell, 81 years old, passed away on March 28th, 2024, at his home in Manhattan, KS.

Richard was born July 6th, 1942, to Raymond and Rita (Derusseau) Sorell in Concordia, KS. Richard

had a younger sister, Carolyn Desilet. Richard and Carolyn were close, and they often said they

were two peas...

Wynette Hardy

Wynette Hardy

Mar 18, 2024

Wynette Hardy, beloved mother, and educator, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024, at the age of 86, at Regent Park Assisted Living and Memory Care, Wichita, KS. She was born on August 2, 1937, in Great Bend, KS to the late Preston Stanley McCarter and Birdie Leona Hollis.

Wynette spent most of her life...

Nancy  Ellen Weeks

Nancy Ellen Weeks

Mar 13, 2024

Nancy Ellen Weeks, 74, of Belvue Kansas, passed away on March 13, 2024 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas.

She was born on July 12, 1949 in Wamego, KS. Nancy was the daughter of Edith (Lyddane) and Keith Weeks. Nancy graduated Wamego High School in 1967, then proceeded her education in teaching. Nancy...

Robert Frotscher

Robert Frotscher

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...

Bruce Carl Spellman

Bruce Carl Spellman

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)...

Debra Chatelain

Debra Chatelain

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...

Roberta Marie Surs

Roberta Marie Surs

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....

Tom

Tom

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,...

Boogie

Boogie

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...

Joni

Joni

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...

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