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LeRoy Dean Meier died at the age of 82 on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City. LeRoy's last days were spent visiting with his family and reminiscing with photos and conversations. He was born July 15, 1941, in Lincoln, Kansas, to Edward and Maria (Wacker) Meier. LeRoy married Donna Marie Briggs on Dec. 8, 1963. Together they shared five children, 21 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. LeRoy worked at Dubuque Packing House, Reece...
Verlyn Scott Farlee was born Nov. 10, 1957, in Concordia, Kansas, to Merlyn and Jean (Hallgren) Farlee and died on Aug. 25, 2023, at the age of 65. Verlyn grew up in Republic and attended Republic schools until 1973, when the district consolidated with Belleville. He graduated from Belleville High School in 1975, and went to Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina to play football. He graduated in 1980 with a degree in physical education with a minor in psychology. He was a team captain and played...
Janet Kay Dillon, age 76, died Aug. 23, 2023, in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born March 21, 1947, in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of Pid and Maude Eileen Jones. Kay married Michael Dillon on Dec. 18, 1966. Together, they raised two daughters, Kim Dillon and Kerry Spencer. She was also a proud grandmother to Kaden and Kami Spencer, whom she adored. Kay was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Her family was the center of her world and she cherished the time spent with them. Kay...
James “Jim” Rohan, 71, of Hastings, Nebraska, formerly of Superior, died last Tuesday, at Hastings. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at Megrue-Price Funeral Home, Superior. Burial will be in Bostwick Cemetery. Visitation with friends will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday at the Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial Superior....
Nicole Lynn Pavelka, a beloved fiancé, mother, daughter, sister and friend, died tragically on Aug. 9, 2023, in a car accident. Born on Oct. 21, 1992, in Aurora, Nebraska, Nicole started her life as a fighter while enduring open heart surgery at only six weeks old. Her fight and love for life showed through her actions and how she treated those around her. Nicole accepted everyone into her heart and never judged a single person she crossed. Bryant McGill said it best, “You will be a beautiful person, as long as you see the beauty in ot...
Charles (Chuck) Bridwell, 81, of Superior, Nebraska, died at Brodstone Healthcare on Aug. 15, 2023, after a lengthy illness. He was born at home in Bostwick on Jan. 9, 1942, to Ernest and Blanche Bridwell. Surviving are his wife, Sylvia of Superior; children: Bryan Gilmore (Lee) of West Valley, Utah; Taunya Feyen (Dave), Johnstown, Colorado; Shawn Bridwell, Longmont, Colorado; and Marcus, Minot, North Dakota. Stepchildren: Terri Tworek (Greg), Columbus, Nebraska; Ted, Alaska; 13 grandchildren...
Mary Jane Schlick, 84, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at her home with her family at her side. Mass of Christian burial was at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 11, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Martin L. Egging, Rev. Mark A. Maresh, and Rev. Thomas A. Ryan concelebrated. Interment was in Sacred Heart Cemetery at Lawrence, Nebraska, with the committal service at 2 p.m. Visitation was from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 10, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with...
Walter G. Witte, 91, Grand Island, Nebraska, formerly of Blue Hill, Nebraska, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, at Tiffany Square in Grand Island. Rosary will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. both at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Blue Hill, with Father Adam Sparling officiating. Burial with military rites by Kent Kailey Post No. 45 and the Army National Guard will be in the Blue Hill Catholic Cemetery, Blue Hill. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., today, (Thursday) with family present from 6 to 8 p.m., at...
Tonya Rene Anson was born to Allen and Phyllis (Campbell) Anson, on July 2, 1970. she passed from this earthly abode Sunday, Aug. 13, at the age of 53 years, one month and 11 days. Tonya graduated from Selkirk High School, Ione, Washington. She earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Fort Hays State University, in 2016. Tonya moved to Nebraska more than 20 years ago. She had been a registered nurse in the Denver area for several years previously. Tonya wrote an engaging column for The Superior Expres for several years. She recounted l...
Sally Louise (Lafferty) Rowe, 67, died Monday, August 7, 2023, at Nodaway Nursing Home in Mary-ville, Missouri, after a long battle with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m., Friday, Aug. 18, at the Melby Mortuary. A Celebration of Life Service at 10 a.m.will be followed by inurnment at the Jewell City Cemetery in Jewell, Kansas. Sally was born on May 8, 1956, in McCook, Nebraska, to Cecil Carl and Bonnie June (Watkins) Lafferty at St. Catherine's hospital....
Beverly Ann Elliott, 88, died July 24, 2023, at her home in Wichita, Kansas. Beverly was born Dec. 29, 1934, in Beloit, the daughter of Loren Wade and Doris Louise (Thornton) Mahin. Beverly graduated in 1952 from Randall Rural High School in Randall, Kansas. She started her working career at Boeing in Wichita, Kansas. During her career at Boeing, she filled many different positions in secretarial, data processing and retired as a price-cost analyst in 1994. Beverly married Charles Elliott on...
Sharon Kay Oliver, 82, of Wamego, Kansas, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, at her home, following a lengthy illness. She was a long-time resident of the Wamego area. Sharon was born on Nov. 11, 1940, in Superior, Nebraska, the daughter of Glenn LeRoy and Dora Mae (Knigge) Hiatt. She attended local grade school and graduated in 1958 from Superior High School. Sharon married Carl Gene Oliver, Sr. on Oct. 12, 1958, in Superior. They were blessed with three children, Carl Jr., Kayla and Linda. After nearly 65 years of a wonderful life together, Carl...
Dewayne D. Barleen, 86, of St. Paul, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul, just one day short of his 87th birthday. Dewayne was born on Aug. 9, 1936, at Republic, Kansas, the son of Claire James and Bluebell (Persinger) Barleen. He received his education in Republic, Superior, Byron, Hardy, Lovewell, College View at Lincoln, Nebraska, and graduated from Hickman Public School in 1954. After graduating, he moved to Kansas, living with his relatives and worked for C.O.B. on the Lovewell Dam and Canals. He was united in...
Hastings resident, Jovita H. Lemke, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Bryan Medical Center East, Lincoln, Nebraska. Rosary was at 10 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial followed at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Craig Clinch officiating. Burial was in Parkview Cemetery at Hastings. There was no viewing or visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Cecilia Catholic Church. The service wiwaslive-streamed on Livingston Butler Volland...
Mary Jane Schlick, 84, was born on June 23, 1939, in Kingman, Kansas. She died Aug. 5, 2023, in Grand Island, Nebraska. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Aug.t 11, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. A Committal service will take place at 2 p.m. on the same day at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lawrence, Nebraska. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today, (Thursday, Aug. 10) at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, followed by a Vigil service at 6 p.m. Mary Jane attended St. Stephen Elementary Catholic School, Lawrence...
Wayne Stuart Snyder, 72, died peacefully surrounded by friends and family at his daughters home in Cawker City, Kansas, on Aug. 1, 2023. Wayne Stuart Snyder, known to all as "Dink" was born on Nov. 12, 1950 to parents Kenneth "Red" Snyder and Genelda Maxine Snyder in Belleville, Kansas. Wayne was one of four siblings. Older sisters Jerene, Norma and younger brother, Joseph, an infant brother who died shortly after birth. Wayne attended all 13 years of public school in Superior, Nebraska, and...
Gary D. Karnatz, 76, died Saturday at Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney. Gary Karnatz was born on July 19, 1947, in Davenport, to Reuel and Helen (Koci) Karnatz. They lived north of Ong, before moving to Fairfield in 1954. He attended grade and high school in Fairfield and graduated in 1965. He then attended Milford Tech for two years studying diesel mechanics. Following graduation from Milford, Gary enlisted in the Air Force Service from 1968 through 1972 where he specialized in electronics and radar. His stations included bases in...
Roger D. Lamb died in Pampa, Texas, on July 31, 2023. Roger was born on May 28, 1944, in Red Cloud, Nebraska. He grew up on the family farm south of Esbon, Kansas. Roger is survived by his wife, Linda, of Pampa; and sons, Jeff and Greg of Amarillo, Texas. Roger is also survived by sisters, Joan Broeckelman of Esbon and Jamie Lamb of Beloit....
Carla Jane Thoman, 69, of Concordia, Kansas, died at the Republic County Hospital in Belleville, Kansas on Monday, July 31, 2023. Arrangements are pending at this time with Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia....
Tom Abram was born Dec. 9, 1932, in Jamestown, Kansas. He grew up on a farm in Northern Kansas without electricity or running water. Tom graduated from Jamestown High School in 1950 and Kansas State University with a business degree in 1954. During his last year of college, Tom married Joyce Flinn. Tom was the first person in his family to go to college and worked many jobs to pay his way. He also proudly played the trombone in the Kansas State University Band and was in ROTC. He remained an avi...
Glenn E. Bartley, Jr. was born Aug. 4, 1943, in Holton, Kansas, the third born of Glenn Bartley and LoVona M. Bartley. He was a graduate of Esbon High School and Kansas State University. He died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents; Glenn and LoVona Bartley; and sister, Glenda Lee (Bartley) Thayer. Survivors include wife, Jennifer; son, Steve; grandsons, Max and Ryan; sister; Glendolyn Myrle Gregg, and brother; Gail E....
Graveside inurnment for Glendolyn Myrle (Bartley) Gregg, 87, Lawrence, Kansas, will be 10 a.m. Friday. A visitation will be at 10 a.m. today, (Thursday) at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, Lawrence. Glendolyn M. Gregg (Bartley) died Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Olathe Hospice House in Olathe. She was born August 13, 1935, in rural Jewell County, the first born of Glenn Bartley and LoVona M. Bartley. She attended rural Jewell County schools and graduated high school at Ionia Rural High School on May 14, 1953. She married Roger C. Gregg on May 21, 1955,...
Andrew Bryan James Wassom, son of Donald W. Wassom and Karol L. (Messman) Wassom, was born Feb. 2, 1980, at Belleville, Kansas. He died July 18, 2023, at Bryan East Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 43. Andrew was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran in Chester, attended Chester-Hubbell-Byron Schools, and graduated in 1998. He attended Cloud County Community College, Concordia, Kansas, and graduated with an associates of arts degree. He was united in marriage to Danielle...
Hastings resident Rex Charles Darling, 86, died Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Mary Lanning HealthCare in Hastings. A memorial service for Rex and his wife, Fran, who died in 2020, will be 11 a.m., Saturday, July 29, at the All Saints Chapel at the Good Samaritan Society in Hastings with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. DeWitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to his family for a later designation. Condolences can be left at www. dewittfun...
Ramona Ilene Earley, 79, the daughter of Howard George Reed and Ina May (Fraley) Reed was born Nov. 24, 1943, in Chester. She died July 13, at Downs Care & Rehabilitation, Downs, Kansas. Ramona grew up and attended school in Chester in her early years. Later she moved to rural Belleville where she graduated from Belleville High School. She then attended Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina. On Aug. 12, 1962, she was united in marriage to Marvin L. Earley. He survives. Ramona began employment in January of 1962 at Kansas State University...
