Nov 14, 2024

Peggy Joyce (Smitherman) McQueen, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, one week shy of her 94th birthday. Born on November 21, 1930, in Hamilton, Ohio, she lived a life filled with warmth, creativity, and an extraordinary love and unwavering devotion to her family.

Peggy was the beloved wife of the late W....

Nov 14, 2024

Linda Lou Kidd, a cherished member of her community, left this world on November 14, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi in Manhattan, Kansas. Born on March 3, 1949, Linda’s life was defined by her unwavering spirit, her love for connection, and her adoration for all things furry.

Linda dedicated a remarkable three decades of her life to Dillons, where she thrived...

Nov 13, 2024

Laura Margaret Crabs, 92, of Wamego,Kansas, passed away peacefully in her home in the early morning of November 13, 2024.

Laura was born on June 8, 1932 to Lucy and Joe Enlow of Wamego, the eldest of four daughters. As a young girl, she relished in the times she would accompany her mother, a nurse, on house calls. She attended Wamego...

Nov 9, 2024

Robert “Bob” Warren Glas of Onaga, Kansas passed away with his family by his side on November 9, 2024 at the age of 68.

He will be remembered by his wife of 51 years, Patricia; daughter Barbara and son R. Sean (Victoria); and grandchildren, Brayden, Paul, Luke and Thea. He is survived by his brother, Brad. 

He was predeceased by his parents,...

Oct 26, 2024

Donna Marie Speth, a beacon of love and simplicity, was born on December 7, 1961, in Great Falls, Montana. She passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024, surrounded by her cherished loved ones in Manhattan, Kansas.

A devoted wife to her husband, Nelson, Donna embraced her role as a loving mother and grandmother with open arms. Her warmth and generous spirit...

Oct 25, 2024

Charles A. Overgard, 40, of Manhattan passed away on October 25, 2024. He was born on March 14, 1984 in Salina, Kansas. 

He was currently employed at Little Apple Lanes.

He is survived by; his daughter Haley Linke of Colorado Springs, Colorado, his parents Gena and Rudy Munoz, a brother Rudy, a sister Sadie (Bryan) and two nephews, Robert Snider and Kyson...

Oct 24, 2024

Opal Korean (Brown) Phillips died on October 24, 2024, at the Comfort Care Center of the Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, AR. She was born at St. Francis, KS, on October 31, 1925, the second of four children of Louis Carra Brown and Florence May (Andrews) Brown.

Her paternal grandparents homesteaded in northwest Cheyenne...

Oct 17, 2024

Martha Ruth Kellstrom, age 93, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, in Manhattan, KS. She was born May 8, 1931, in Iola, KS, to Lawrence and Ruth Copening.

She attended Iola High School where she was Valedictorian of her class. She went on to earn her undergraduate degree at Kansas State University in Manhattan,...

Oct 13, 2024

Janice Helen Havenstein was born March 26, 1941 to August and Helen (Snodgrass) Havenstein on their farm on Deep Creek Road in Manhattan, KS. Janice lived with August and Helen in their Deep Creek home from 1941 through 1957, and then for the next 2 years in their home on N. Manhattan Ave, in Manhattan. She graduated from Manhattan...

Oct 11, 2024

Joyce Ann Starnes passed away on October 11, 2024. Joyce was born on January 28, 1946, in Rison, AR to the late Jewel Lee Morris-Huff and the late Franklin Thomas Etherly. She attended the Public Schools of Independence Kansas.

Joyce married the love of her life, Tommy Dale Starnes on August 1, 1962. To this...

Oct 11, 2024

Helen L. Johnson passed away October 11, 2024 at Bethany Home in Lindsborg, Kansas. She was born October 8, 1923 in Manhattan, Kansas. She graduated from Stockdale High School and Sarachon Hooley Business School in Kansas City, Missouri.

She worked at the Commerce Trust Company, Kansas City, Missouri, for several years, returning to Manhattan in...

Sep 28, 2024

Douglas Wayne Ball a former Manhattan resident passed away late Saturday at Centerpoint Hospital Independence, MO surrounded by his beloved family. He fought hard but finally his huge heart gave out. Doug loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his large extended family. He was a proud girl dad and happily raised 4 daughters with his wife Jeri...

Sep 27, 2024

Trayvell “Tricky” Toliver, born on September 22, 1975, in Chicago, Illinois, was the beloved son of Sandra Toliver and Sylvester Calvert, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Michael Calvert Jr.

Tricky was known for his big heart and caring nature. He had a passion for...

Sep 23, 2024

Cheryl Kay Gantt, 74, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on September 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Cheryl was born August 29, 1950 in Niles, Michigan, the daughter of Duane Fisher Sr and Jane Shiele. She graduated from Niles High School in 1969. Cheryl married Norman Schyler Gantt on June 6, 1970 in Niles,...

Sep 21, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Kelley passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Hospice in Manhattan, KS on September 21, 2024 at the age of 85. She was born October 1, 1938 in Clifton, KS. She was the daughter of Roger and Mary Howley.

She was raised on a farm in Clifton and graduated from high school there. She...

Sep 21, 2024

Dr. Michael S. P. Lucas died peacefully at the Good Shepherd Hospice in Manhattan, KS on 21st September 2024.

He was born 3rd June 1929 in Chapel St. Leonards, Lincolnshire in the United Kingdom, the son of Stephen and Dorothy Lucas.

He trained as an engineer with the Post Office and the British...

Sep 14, 2024

Roger Taylor Johnson of Manhattan passed away on September 14, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born May 24, 1938, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Mary Taylor and Loren W. Johnson. The family moved for his father’s work and Johnson attended five high schools, graduating from Mamaroneck High School in Westchester County, New York. Roger was...

Sep 6, 2024

John Marshall McCulloh was born on Sept.13th, 1943 and died on Sept. 6th, 2024. John was born and grew up in Abilene, Kansas, a wonderful time to be a kid in small town America. His grandparents lived nearby, his mom was a stay-at-home mom and great cook and his father was employed at a secure and well-paid position after...

Sep 1, 2024

Carlos Chairez was born to Elda on November 11, 1991, in Emporia, Kansas. He passed away on September 1, 2024, in Manhattan, Kansas.

Known for his kind heart, Carlos had a unique ability to strike up conversations with random strangers as if he had known them for years. He had a charming smile and a...

Aug 28, 2024

Obituary for Steven J. Prockish

Steven J. Prockish passed away on August 28, 2024, after a lifetime dedicated to family, community, and his beloved Wildcats. He worked faithfully at K-State Derby for 42 years, forging connections and friendships that lasted a lifetime.

Steven was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Lena Prockish, as well as his brother, Tom Prockish, and...