Obituaries

Oct 21, 2021

Raymond J. “Pete” Princ, 95, entered into rest on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at his residence in Lebanon, Kansas. He was born on June 12, 1926 to John and Anna (Svaty) Princ. He was a 1944 graduate of Lucas High School. He was a star athlete who participated in all sports. He was an avid sports fan. He loved fishing...

Oct 13, 2021

David A. Ortman, age 63, of Mankato, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital, Hastings, Nebraska. David was born on July 3, 1958, in Smith Center, Kansas to Max and Esther (Thompson) Ortman.

On July 21, 2007 David married Cynthia I. Carlman at the Mankato Country Club....

Oct 12, 2021

Letha Joy (Modlin) Garst

Letha Joy Garst passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the Jewell County Hospital, Mankato, KS at the age of 89.  Letha was born to Hugh and Ethel (Loomis) Modlin on August 21, 1932 in Otego, Kansas.

On November 8, 1950 Letha Joy Modlin...

Oct 6, 2021

Early in the morning of October 6, 2021, Rosalie Menhusen walked into heaven, into the arms of her savior.  Rosalie Delilah (Dillinger) Menhusen was born in Smith Center, KS, November 21, 1940, the second daughter of Sidney Clyde and Eva Delilah (Tedrow) Dillinger.  As a Methodist ministers daughter, they moved frequently. Rosalie attended elementary schools at Dresden,...

Oct 3, 2021

Donald “Don” E. Beam, 94 years of age, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Mitchell County Hospital, Beloit, Kansas.  He was born February 22, 1927 in Esbon, Kansas to Harold and Nina (Silsby) Beam.

He graduated from Esbon High School in the class of 1945.

Don served in...

Sep 21, 2021

Charles H. Jacobson, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society, Superior, NE.  He was born in Formoso, KS to Henry Elza & Harrietta Grace (Kinsey) Jacobson.

He graduated from Montrose High School.  He married Virginia M. Walker on March 16, 1983 and she preceded him in...

Sep 9, 2021

Glenn Emery Berry, age, 90, entered into rest on September 9, 2021 at his residence in Mankato. He was born July 25, 1931, in Scandia, Kansas to Clara Buer Berry and Emery Berry. Glenn received his education in the Scandia Public Schools, graduating in 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers; Darrel Berry (Dorothy) (d....

Sep 8, 2021

Edwin Percy Hood, 84, of Mankato, Kansas, died September 8 ,2021. He was born in Oakland, Illinois, on November 20, 1936. The son of Jesse and Pearl (Myers) Hood. He spent 7 years in the United States Air Force, where he also obtained a barbering license. On New Years’ Eve, 1961, he married Zelma Pauline Strader in Charleston, IL. In...

Sep 5, 2021

Paul Edward Pumphrey was born October 27, 1955, son of Jack and Myrth Tullar Pumphrey in Kansas City, Kansas. The family moved from Kansas to Shreveport, Louisiana before making their home in Houston, Texas when Paul was small.

Even as a young boy, Paul never considered himself Texan. He was proud to be...

Aug 25, 2021

Curtis Wayne Smullins, Esbon, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Smith County Memorial Hospital at the age of 67. Curtis was born to Ralph and Erma (McMains) Smullins on September 29, 1953. He grew up in Burr Oak and graduated from Burr Oak High School. He lived the majority of his life in his hometown, until his eyesight failed,...

Aug 13, 2021

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David V. Anderson, age 81, of Burr Oak, Kansas, passed away at his residence on Friday, August 13, 2021. On January 15, 1940, David was born in Huntington Park, California, to Verner and Edith (Lewis) Anderson.

David was a 1957 graduate of Huntington Park High. He then received his...

Aug 10, 2021

Melvin D. Zade, 87 years of age, formerly Mankato, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at the Republic County Hospital, Belleville, Kansas. He was born on September 25, 1933 in Smith Center, Kansas to William and Ethel (Plank) Zade.

He was a 1951 graduate of Mankato High School, Mankato, Kansas.

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Jul 31, 2021

The cemetery is located at 155 "K" Road, rural Esbon, or 5 miles south of US 36 on Hwy 181, then 3 1/2 miles east on 210 Road, that turns into K Road. Robert Allan Marihugh was born on February 13, 1932, at Beloit, Kansas, and was the only living child of Lloyd William and Margie Enola (Ormsbee) Marihugh. Robert...

Jul 18, 2021

Ronald Albert Payne, 89, of Formoso, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 18 th , 2021, at the Jewell Co. Hospital in Mankato, Kansas.

He was born August 15, 1931, to A.C. “Bert” and Vivian (Dyas) Payne, on the family farm 4 miles south of Formoso. He graduated from Formoso High School in...

Jul 6, 2021

Larry L. Welch, 80, of Jewell, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at the Mitchell County Hospital, Beloit, Kansas. He was born April 9, 1941, on a farm in Jewell County, Kansas to Daniel and Hope (Ozmun) Welch.

Larry was a 1959 graduate of Esbon High School.

He married...

Jul 2, 2021

Jeffery A. Vader, age 58, of Burr Oak, Kansas, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at his residence. Jeffrey was born on June 28, 1963 in Belleville, Kansas to Harlow and JoAnn (Killen) Vader.

Jeff worked for Reece Construction and was a bridge superintendent.  Jeff was an avid KC Chief fan and...

Jun 25, 2021

Beth Ann Cook (Burgess/Mizner) was born on April 21, 1960 in Flagler, CO to Laverna Mizner and Pat Burgess. Beth Ann unexpectedly passed away in a tragic accident on June 25, 2021 in Matagorda TX.

Beth Ann is preceded in death by her dad Pat Burgess, mom Laverna Mizner, and brother Dwight Burgess....

May 21, 2021

Audrey Marie (Appleby) Diamond was born on December 21, 1930, and passed away at Good Samaritan Society Home in Superior, Nebraska, on May 21, 2021, at the age of 90 years and 5 months.

Audrey was born to Howard and Argie (Pierce) Appleby on their farm near Formoso, Kansas. Audrey spent her entire...

Apr 27, 2021

Don W. Anderson, 86 years of age, of Mankato passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the Jewell County Hospital, Mankato, Kansas.  He was born on February 14, 1935 in Manhattan, Kansas to Lewis and Tracy (Johnson) Anderson.

He was a 1952 graduate of Cleburne High School, Cleburne, Kansas.

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Mar 30, 2021

Thomas Allen Ranstead, Jr., infant baby, of Mankato passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the Jewell County Hospital.  He was born on February 25, 2021 in Smith Center, Kansas to Thomas Allen and Hayley Renee Dawn Ranstead, Sr.

Thomas is survived by his parents, Thomas and Hayley, his 6 siblings, Lexie Motes, Lane Ranstead, Alexandria...