Obituaries

Sep 8, 2016

Sister Mary Jean Assell died September 8, 2016, at Mount Joseph Senior Village in Concordia, KS.  She was 84 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 66 years.  She was born in Aurora, IL, on April 13, 1932, to Carl Jerome and Jeanette Baird Assell, the third of three children, and was baptized Mary Jean.  She entered...

Sep 6, 2016

Eleanor Ermina (Courter) Switzer

Eleanor Ermina (Courter) Switzer, age 97, of Salina, KS , died Tuesday afternoon, September 6, 2016 at Kenwood View Nursing Home in  Salina, Kansas.  Eleanor was born July 22, 1919 in Osborne, Kansas, the daughter of a Methodist minister, Forrest Leslie  Courter and Anna Rhea Tolin. She graduated from Munden High School in...

Aug 26, 2016

Larry E. Duncan, Wichita, died at his home Friday, August 26, 2016. He was 69.

Visitation 10:00 a.m. – noon Monday August 29th at Nutter Mortuary.

Graveside service Monday at 1:00 p.m. at Zion Cemetery, rural Talmo, Kansas.

He was a Vietnam veteran.

Survivors:            2 Brothers:          Steve Duncan, Virginia

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Aug 20, 2016

William James Morrissey, age 76, died Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Belleville Health Care Center – Belleville, KS.

He was born August 17, 1940 to Michael Francis Morrissey and Frances (Cain) Morrissey in Chicago, IL.

He married Neomia Hussey on November 29, 1962 in Beaumont, CA.

William was a self employed truck driver....

Aug 16, 2016

Larry DeWayne Nelson, age 63, of Concordia, KS., died at his home Tuesday, August 16, 2016. He was born October 20, 1952 to Vernon “Swede” and Alma (Danielson) Nelson in Concordia, KS.

Larry was a graduate of Concordia High School in 1970 and then attended Cloud County Community Junior College.

He was a member of...

Aug 15, 2016

Darrell Eugene Zohn, son of Ben and Mildred (Parker) Zohn was born April 14, 1935 in Concordia, Kansas and passed away August 15, 2016 at Republic County Hospital at the age of 81 years, 4 months, 1 day. He graduated from Concordia High School.

Darrell was united in marriage to Eleanor Barleen on December 27, 1952, and...

Aug 9, 2016

Eugene Fiffe, age 80, of Concordia, KS. Died Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Sunset Home.

He was born January 11, 1936 at Aurora, KS., to Ronald and Georgianna (Pailette) Fiffe.

Eugene was a farmer, employed at Cloud Ceramics and was a veteran of the Korean War.

He is survived by his wife -...

Jul 10, 2016

Carol E. Chartier

Carol E. Chartier, 76, Concordia, died Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Sunset Home. Carol was born December 20, 1939 at rural Concordia, Kansas, the daughter of Lester E. Duvall and Mary G. (Davis) Duvall. She married Norman L. Chartier June 23, 1957. He preceded her in death March 7, 2004.

Carol was...

Jun 28, 2016

RAY DALE HOUSER

Ray Dale Houser of Concordia, Kan., passed away June 28, 2016, peaceful at his home with his loving wife and friends by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Mildred, five sisters and two brothers of Redding, Pa. He is survived by his wife, Audrey, daughter, Tressy...

Jun 11, 2016

Zella L. Dyson, age 101, of Concordia, KS., died Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Sunset Home.

She was born October 24, 1914 to Sylvester and Hattie (Hose) Woolard at Hollis, KS.

Zella married Keith Dyson July 30, 1932 in Concordia, KS. He preceded her in death March 11, 2004.

She was an independent...

May 24, 2016

Daniel L. Nault, age 73, of Concordia, KS., died Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Park Villa Nursing Home – Clyde, KS.

He was born January 3, 1943 to Thomas and Bernadette (Otott) Nault at Clifton, KS.

Daniel was a member of the Concordia Moose Lodge.

He is survived by his children:

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May 7, 2016

GEORGE "HAP" C. RUGG JR. George "Hap" C. Rugg, of Jamestown, Kan., passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the Republic County Hospital in Belleville, Kan. He was 77. Hap was born Sept. 30, 1938, at Beloit, Kan., the son of George C. Rugg Sr. and Lillian Mildred (Thorp) Rugg. On March 16, 1987, he married Deborah J. Harris...

Apr 8, 2016

Fern McMullen, 89, Longford, Kan., died  April 8, 2016. Born July 5, 1926, in Aurora, Kan. to Joseph & Addie (Adam) Trahan. Lived in Calistoga, Calif. for many years. Came to Longford in 2015. Fern was a bookkeeper/co-owner of filling stations with her husband. Survivors include sisters, Loretta Begnoche and Zella Gagnon;  nieces & nephews. Preceded by husband, William...

Apr 6, 2016

Sister Teresa Rigel died April 6, 2016 at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.  She was 93 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 71 years.  She was born in Waterville, KS on May 5, 1923 to Emil and Anna Sedivy Rigel, the first of four children, and was baptized Gladys Marie.  She entered the Sisters of St....

Mar 29, 2016

Charles W. Harris, 57, Concordia, died March 29, 2016, at his home. He was born Nov. 29, 1958, at Mt. Holly, N.J. to Raymond and Edna (Cameron) Harris. He was a retired brick layer. Survivors: sister, Marie Carolan, Lincoln, Kan.; Nephews and nieces: Robert, Michael and Lori Harris; Brenda, Angie, Penny, Stanley and Chuckie. Celebration of Life: Monday, 10:30...

Mar 27, 2016

Bryant Thurston, 93, of Jamestown, died Sunday, March 27, 2016, in Salina. He was born Dec. 3, 1922, in Concordia to Bryant Earl and Dorothy (Kennett) Thurston. He married Ella Fraser on Nov. 7, 1949. He farmed and raised cattle on a farm near Jamestown. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1942-46.   Survivors: daughter, Ann Thurston, of...

Mar 19, 2016

Harriett L. Huber, age 87, of Concordia, Kan., died Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde, Kan. She was born Jan. 21, 1929, to Ray and Vera (Montgomery) Simmons at Linn, Kan. Harriett married Lyle Huber on Sept. 1, 1949. She was a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph Hospital for many years. She enjoyed going to...

Feb 25, 2016

Charles "Chuck" Dutton, age 67, of Concordia, Kan., died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at Salina Regional Health Center, with his two children—Jason and Lacey and beloved lifelong friend Joyce by his side. Chuck struggled with a debilitating illness and has moved on to a more peaceful life—free of pain and suffering. He was born Nov. 12, 1948, in Concordia,...

Feb 5, 2016

Irma Mae Mosburg died today, Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at Mt. Joseph Senior Village, at the age of 90. She was born Feb. 1, 1926, to Jesse and Irene Pearce at Hollis, Kan. They moved seven miles south of Concordia and lived there while Irma and her brother Dean were growing up. She attended country school in the county...

Jan 28, 2016

Etta Marie Dochow, age 78, of Concordia, Kan., died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at Mt. Joseph Senior Village.

She was born Sept. 18, 1937, to Octave and Etta (Chaput) Istas at Aurora, Kan. She graduated from Concordia High School in 1955. She married Loren Dochow Sept. 24, 1955.

Survivors include her daughters, Debbie (Kevin) Honeycutt, ...