Obituaries

Sep 22, 2021

John Ivan Umbel, age 72, Concordia, KS, passed away on September 22, 2021. He was born on April 25, 1949 to John and Regina (Groves) Umbel.

After graduating High School, John joined the United States Air Force and fought in Vietnam. He then managed several Grain Elevator Companies throughout the Midwest. John was an animal...

Sep 21, 2021

Gladys Mae Peterson, 87, of Concordia, KS passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Gladys was born March 12, 1934 to Octave and Etta (Chaput) Istas on a farm near Aurora, KS.  She attended Country School District 18 and graduated from Concordia High School in 1951.  She loved growing...

Sep 18, 2021

Andrea Renee Spears, 29, Wichita, Kansas passed away unexpectedly September 18, ­­2021.  She was born September 26, 1991 to Gary and Janet (Andres) Davis in Salina, Kansas.

She is survived by husband Josh of the home, daughter Elektra, sons Calvin and Greyson of the home, father Gary Davis of Salina, Kansas, mother Janet Davis and companion Bruce...

Aug 18, 2021

Dorothy Torgler passed away on August 18, 2021, at the age of 95.  She was born on November 14, 1925, in Foristell, MO.

Dorothy was a loving wife and mother who raised five children.  After the children were raised, she worked at Bogart Bakery which she thoroughly enjoyed.  She loved to crochet, gardening, reading, and especially reading...

Aug 14, 2021

Juanita “Nita” Jones was born on June 19, 1931 in Turner, MT. She was the daughter of Francis Kramer and Lila Vickhammer. On August 14, 2021 Juanita passed away due to complications of Covid-19. She passed away at the Republic County Hospital, Belleville, KS. Nita grew up in the North Wagner MT. and Malta MT. area. She attended grade...

Jul 15, 2021

Mirriel Fay Maske, age 71, passed away July 15, 2021, at her home in Concordia, KS. She was born the daughter of Col. Rex F. Toomey and Myrtle L. Ault at Fort Ord, California on April 1, 1950. She retired from the Nicol Home in 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clifford D. Maske,...

Jul 10, 2021

Dr. Paul Luckey Nelson, retired Concordia pediatrician, died early Saturday morning in Topeka. Paul, the son of Christian Elvin and Pansey Muriel Grubb Nelson, was born in Topeka in April 1927, but moved with his family to Scandia, Kansas while he was still in grade school. He grew up with the freedom of a small- town boy of the...

Jul 8, 2021

Donald Charles Gregg, Jewell, passed away Thursday, July 8th, at his home in Topeka.

Don was born March 6, 1944, in Kansas City, KS, the son of Burton and Dorothy Gregg.

Don worked most of this life as an auto mechanic. During his time in Kansas City, he worked for Morasch...

Jun 29, 2021

Denny Lynn Taylor passed away on June 29, 2021.  Denny was born on March 20, 1948 to Guy and Cynthia Taylor on the family farm southwest of Clearwater, Nebraska.  Denny attended Neligh High School until he enlisted in the U.S. Army the day after his 17th birthday.  Denny completed Basic Training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri in 1965.  He...

Jun 12, 2021

Marvin Vern Florea was born June 15, 1940 in rural Republic County to parents Irvin Dean and Verda Mae Beck Florea. When Marvin was 10 years old, the family moved from rural Republic County to the farm south of Scandia where he spent his growing up years.

Marvin responded to the gospel call to his own heart...

May 14, 2021

Edna Mae Christianson

Edna Hartsock Christianson passed away May 14, 2021at the age of 103. She was born May 5th, 1918 to Dale and Mary (Jesse) Benjamin.

In 1941 she married Colin Hartsock who preceded her in death on November 18, 1998.  They were parents of 2 sons Leon and Garret.

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May 9, 2021

Daxton Ray Snyder, age 4 months old, passed away Sunday May 9th, 2021 at the Clay County Medical Center. Daxton was born the son of Dalton E. Snyder and Jessie M. Patterson on December 17, 2020 at Ascension Via Christi of Manhattan, KS.

He was preceded in death by his Great Grandpas George J. Snyder, Ivan L....

Apr 14, 2021

Clifford Emil Bocksnick, 73, of Jamestown, Kansas, passed away on the morning of April 14th.

Clifford was born in Montana in 1947 and was the second son born to Thelma and Emil Bocksnick. He grew up helping on the family farm with his brothers Steve, Neal, Jim, Brian and Mike and sister, Cheryl. Through his high school...

Apr 7, 2021

The world has lost its kindest soul.

Warren Glen Applebee, born August 14, 1938 in Jewel, Kansas went home to be with his Lord April 7, 2021 in the comfort of his home in Cawker City, Kansas, after fighting a long battle with cancer.  Upon Warren’s departure from Earth, he was reunited with his parents,...

Apr 5, 2021

Patricia Givens, Concordia Resident, age 63, passed away April 5, 2021 at Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde, KS.  She was born January 16, 1958 at Honolulu, Hawaii to Jack and Maryann (Johnson) Shaffer.

Her hobbies included spending time with her Grandchildren, including doing crafts with them,  and smelling flowers.

Her favorite quotes are “Sunshine...

Apr 3, 2021

Jerry L. Collie, age 77, passed away at home on April 3, 2021. He was born on May 24, 1943 to E.O. and Stella Collie. Jerry was a hard worker and an exceptional salesman. He loved the Lord and had a passion for His creation. His favorite activities took place outdoors and he especially loved birds and birdwatching. A...

Mar 21, 2021

Dwane E. Rice passed away peacefully in his home in Jewell, Kansas on March 21, 2021.  Dwane was born February 21, 1938 in Exeter, Nebraska to Wayne E. Rice and Eva L (Derry) Rice.  He was 1 of 13 children.

On March 1, 1955 at the age of 17 years, Dwane enlisted into the Army. ...

Mar 16, 2021

Bobby N. Liby, 90, passed away March 16, 2021.He was born May 9, 1930 to Jake and Myrtle (Chayer) Liby. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Rex, Lyle, and Michael, and Sisters Peggy, Faye Dean, and Shirley.

He is survived by his Sister Phyllis, Brother Jerry (Carla), Brother in law Leon, and many more...

Mar 14, 2021

Larry D. Chartier, age 77, entered into rest on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Salina Regional Medical Center, Salina, Kansas.  He was born on November 26, 1943 in Concordia, Kansas to Archie and Verda (Kelly) Chartier.

Larry was a 1961 graduate of Clyde High School, Clyde, Kansas. His love of farming became his life work as a...

Feb 27, 2021

Dorothy Faye Spear, 83, Concordia resident, passed away February 27, 2021, at Sunset Home.  She was born October 16, 1937, at Gatesville, Texas.  The daughter of Howard Baker and Lenna  Wiegand Baker.  Dorothy was a farmer and rancher. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Concordia.  She served on the Morrison Cemetery Board, Election Board at the Silver...