Obituaries

Aug 20, 2018

Linda A. (Shuler) Haist, age 66, died August 20, 2018 at University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas.  She was born in Concordia, Kansas on August 7, 1952 to Lawrence William and Mary Rosina (Blochlinger) Shuler.

Linda worked for Ross Olsen Insurance Agency, Mount Joseph Senior Village, Wal-mart and most recent Funk Pharmacy.

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Jul 29, 2018

Bryan Wayne Pierce of Clyde, KS passed away at his home on Sunday July 29th, 2018. Bryan was born on March 1st, 1960 in Concordia, KS. Bryan was the son of Dean Melvin Pierce and LaWanna Mae Petrie Pierce.

Bryan was a carpenter/project manager, doing hotel construction at numerous hotels.

Survivors include: His wife, Kim,...

Jul 24, 2018

Elsie Faye (Hanson) Gabe, age 99, entered into rest on July 24, 2018 at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit, KS. Elsie was born on May 26, 1919 to Albert and Elsie (McElroy) Hanson. Her mother died when she was giving birth. Elsie’s grandparents William F. and Samantha McElroy took on the responsibility and raiser her until she was thirteen years...

Jul 6, 2018

Patricia (Pat) L. Owen of Concordia, Kansas joined family in heaven on Friday, July 6th, 2018.  She was joined by family and loved ones in her final days.  Pat was the second daughter of Edward and Dorothy LaBonte and later married Ivon H. Owen on February 1st, 1964 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church where she was...

Jun 6, 2018

Homer E. Siebenborn

Homer E. Siebenborn, Concordia, passed away Wed. June 6, 2018 at Marquis Place, Concordia. He was born Oct. 6, 1938 at Concordia, the son of Orville T. Siebenborn and Mildred C. (Pixley) Siebenborn. Homer was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion. After his retirement from the...

Jun 1, 2018

Sister Margaret Rourke died June 1, 2018 at Mount Joseph Senior Village in Concordia, KS.  She was 90 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 71 years.  She was born in Brownell, KS, on December 23, 1927, to John Joseph and Margaret Anne Halbleib Rourke, the sixth of eight children, and was baptized Margaret Louise. ...

May 31, 2018

Cathrine “Cathy” Bieker, passed away May 31, 2018 at Concordia, KS. She was 59. Cathy was born October 3, 1958 at Concordia, KS, the daughter of Norman H. Cook and Lois M. (Scott) Cook. She was a graduate of Concordia High School, class of 1977. She received her degree from KSU in Business Administration. August 31, 1985 she married...

May 3, 2018

Ernestine Nutter was born July 1, 1918 and passed away at the Republic County Hospital in Belleville, Kansas on May 3, 2018 at the age of 99. She was born at home in Grant Township, Republic County, to Harry Gilles and Pearl Gilles. She graduated from the Agenda High School in 1935. On November 19, 1935, she was united...

Apr 25, 2018

Walter Clark, Belleville resident, passed away April 25, 2018 at Belleville Health Care Center, Belleville, KS at the age of 83. He was born April 21, 1935 at Ohiowa, NE, son of Walter W. Clark Sr. & Elizabeth L (Ebbeka) Clark. Walter served in the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict. He was a retired automobile parts delivery driver....

Apr 5, 2018

Emmy Sue Spear, Glasco, was born April 2, 2018 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS. She was the daughter of Robert L. Spear & Maranda May Swartz. She passed away April 5, 2018 at the age of 3 days, at Mitchell County Health Systems, Beloit, KS. She is survived by her parents and 1 brother, Dustin Lee Spear....

Apr 1, 2018

James M. (Jim) Larsen (65) passed away on April 1, 2018 at the Mt. Joseph Senior Village in Concordia, Kansas.   Jim was born in Concordia on September 17, 1952,

to Mervin and Nora (Laman) Larsen.

Jim graduated from Concordia High School and the Manhattan Area Technical College.   Jim was a man of many...

Mar 3, 2018

Sister Francis Margaret Otter died  March 3, 2018, at Mt. Joseph Senior Village  in Concordia, KS.  She was  85 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for  67  years.  She was born in Clayton, KS on July 22, 1932, to Frank and Margaret Bates Otter, the second of eight children, and was baptized Virginia Ann.  She entered the...

Feb 25, 2018

Marguerite Mackey, known as Peggy by those who knew and loved her, passed quietly on February 25, 2018 at Sunset Home, Concordia, KS at the age of 91.

Peggy will be remembered as dedicated mother of six and, when family finances required it, hard-working nurse professional. She will also be remembered as a person who invited Jesus...

Feb 23, 2018

Edith Margaret Uri, 101, of Denton, TX went to be with the Lord Friday, February 23, 2018. She was born December 11, 1916 in Kimball, NE, the daughter of Charles Forgus & Charlotte (Driggs) Paullin.

Edith is survived by Sons: Lawrence Uri, Jr. & wife Therese; Luverne Uri & wife Tamie.

Daughters: Linda...

Feb 16, 2018

Mariesther Holbert, Concordia, passed away Feb. 16, 2018 at Marquis Place, Concordia, KS at the age of 86. She was born April 23, 1931 at Concordia, KS the daughter of Herbert Lagasse & Nellie (McHenry) Lagasse.

She graduated from Concordia High School in 1949 and attended Kansas State University. She was a member of the First Presbyterian...

Feb 14, 2018

Henry M. Delong, Jr. was born Dec. 27, 1947 at Lehigh, Pennsylvania. He was a retired truck driver. He passed away Feb. 14, 2018 at his home in Jamestown, KS. Interment was at Boalsburg, PA. Survivors include: 4 children: Stephen Ishler - Jamestown, KS; Timothy Ishler - Jamestown, KS; Christopher Ishler - Canton, PA; Tiffany Ishler - Springmills, PA....

Feb 5, 2018

Benjamin "Ben" Nathan Nutter was born August 19, 2000 in Topeka, KS and attended Washburn Rural High School, International Baccalaureate Program. On February 5, 2018 Ben departed this life. He is survived by parents, Patsy Nutter (Kevin), father Brian Nutter (Janet), brother Grant, grandparents, Harold "Corky" Johnson, Lenora, KS, Gary and Lois Nutter, Concordia, KS.; uncles: Bruce Nutter, Robert...

Jan 13, 2018

Sister Mary Esther Otter died  January 13, at  Mt. Joseph Senior Village  in Concordia, KS.  She was 84 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 65 years.  She was born in Clayton, KS on November 22, 1933, to Frank and Margaret Bates Otter, the third of eight children, and was baptized Irene Fernunda.  She entered the Sisters...

Jan 3, 2018

Robert D. Douglas, Age 83, died January 3rd, 2018, at Park Villa, Clyde, surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Clyde, Kansas to Leland and Gladys (Hyland) Douglas on January 5th, 1934. He married Rachel M. (Sager) Douglas, on May 26th, 1956. He joined the Army in 1956, and served his country for 2 years.  Bob enjoyed hunting,...

Jan 3, 2018

Robert D. Douglas, Age 83, died January 3rd, 2018, at Park Villa, Clyde, surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Clyde, Kansas to Leland and Gladys (Hyland) Douglas on January 5th, 1934. He married Rachel M. (Sager) Douglas, on May 26th, 1956. He joined the Army in 1956, and served his country for 2 years.  Bob enjoyed hunting,...