Obituaries

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,...

Dec 27, 2017

Steven Ray Clark

Steven Ray Clark, 67, of Concordia, passed away Wednesday December 27, 2017 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS. He was born January 13, 1950 the son of Eldon and Lila (Predmore) Clark at Concordia, KS. Steve was a retired maintenance supervisor of apartment complexes in Oregon.

He was a...

Dec 19, 2017

FRANCES J. MEEKER Frances J. Meeker, Mankato, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 at the Jewell County Hospital, Mankato, Kan. She was 84. Frances was born Feb. 25, 1933, the daughter of Frank  & Olive (Thompson) Hajny at rural Esbon, Kan. Frances married Edward Eugene (Gene) Meeker, May 29, 1952 at Mankato, Kan. He preceded her in death Feb....

Sep 28, 2017

Carl Almon, age 69, of Aurora, KS, died Thursday, September 28, 2017 at his home. He was born April 6, 1948, to H.C. Almon Jr. and Vivian Houghton (Almon) in Newnan, GA.

He was a truck driver for many years before retiring in 2013.

Carl is survived by :          Wife- Janet Novlan-Almon

Step...

Aug 22, 2017

Cynthia Ann Tholstrup

Cynthia Ann Tholstrup, Concordia, left this life to live her new eternal life. She passed away at her home  on August 22, 2017.  She was 71. Cynthia was born September 15, 1945 at Clay Center, KS to Clayton and Catherine Hanson. She lived in Clay Center as a young child and moved...

Aug 8, 2017

Concordia – Pauline Marie Fuller, 86, of Concordia Ks. Passed away Tuesday August 8th, 2017 in Salina, KS. She was born December 17th, 1930 to Winnie and Goldie Krohn.

Survivors include husband Keith Fuller Sr.

Children Sherry Fuller of Concordia, Ks. Keith Fuller Jr. (Gini) of Longford, Ks. Mike Fuller (Denice) of Concordia, Ks.

Jul 17, 2017

Jess James Larkins

Jesse lost his courageous battle with a rare brain cancer at the age of 40, on July 17, 2017 at his home in Hays, KS. He was born the son of Jolene and James Larkins on September 9, 1976 in Belleville, KS.

Jesse graduated from Concordia High School in 1995. In 1997...

Jul 3, 2017

JAMES “JIM” HUFF, JR.

James “Jim” Huff, Jr., age 88, of Concordia, Kansas died Monday, July 3, 2017 at Salina Regional Health Center. He was born August 6, 1928 in Concordia, KS., to James E. Huff, Sr. and Vada (Lilly) Huff.

He married Donna Valek August 28, 1949 in Belleville, KS. Jim served in the...

May 30, 2017

Eugene E. (Gene) Leon, age 89, died at his home in Concordia, KS on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. He was born May 20, 1928 in McPherson, KS to John Arthur Leon and Ruth Lorinda (Lundberg). He served in the U.S. Navy immediately following high school graduation. After college he spent his career teaching biological sciences spanning 37 years. His...

May 28, 2017

Ellie Marie Palmer

Ellie Marie Palmer, was stillborn Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Salina Regional Health Center to Holly Jackson and Dalton Palmer of Concordia.

She is survived by grandparents Chris and Stacie Jackson, Concordia, James Palmer, Salina and Tammy Healy, Colorado Springs, Colorado and an aunt Karie Jackson

The family will receive...

May 26, 2017

Denise Ishler

Denise Marie Leggett Ishler of Jamestown, Kansas, went to be with our Lord Friday, May 26, 2017.

Born April 5, 1964, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, she was adopted at birth by Ronald and Janet Bougher of that city. After the death of her father, she lived in Mound Valley, Kansas, with her mother, sisters,...

May 11, 2017

Betty Jean Collins

Betty Jean Collins, age 93, of Beloit, KS., formerly from Randall/Jamestown area, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 at The Residence Care Center in Beloit, KS. She was born August 8, 1923 to

Edward and Mary (Roberts) Neuway at Burrton, KS.

Betty married Robert L. Collins on June...

Apr 19, 2017

Frederick L. Dowling, age 63, of Fairbury, NE., formerly of Concordia, KS., died Wednesday, April 19, 2017. He was born April 12, 1954 to Larry & Marietta (Hollingsworth) Dowling at Brainerd, Minnesota. He graduated from Brainerd High School and joined the U.S. Airforce. Fred was employed as a truck driver for Fairbury Steaks. He is survived by : Wife...

Apr 4, 2017

Robert “Bob” Smith, age 92, of Clyde, KS., died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Park Villa Nursing Home. He was born December 3, 1924 to George and Cora (Wolfe) Smith at Clearmont, MO. He married Maudie Kendall on January 27, 1947. She preceded in death on January 23, 2016.

Survivors: one daughter – Beverly (John) Rhudolph –...

Mar 17, 2017

Sister Christine Doman died March 17, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.  She was 79 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 60 years.  She was born in Grand Junction, CO on January 9, 1938 to Paul and Hazel Williams Doman, the younger of two children, and was baptized Barbara Jene.  She entered the Sisters of St....