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James C. "Jc" Rivers Jr.

James C. "Jc" Rivers Jr.

Oct 18, 2017

JC Rivers of Alma Kansas completed his journey here on earth Oct 18, 2017. He was an inspiration to all who knew him. He resided in Alma, Kansas for the past 12 years. JC Rivers was born on Feb 16, 1952, in Rome, NY to Ava and James Rivers. His father was in the Air Force and they lived...

Kay N. Kintner

Kay N. Kintner

Oct 15, 2017

Kay N. Kintner, 82, of Manhattan, passed away Sunday, October 15th, at the Geary Community Hospital in Junction City. Kay N. Woodward was born in Junction City, on April 4, 1935, the daughter of the late Frank and Ella (Hebert) Woodward. She graduated from the Junction City High School in 1954; she attended and graduated from Washburn University with...

Miriam Glee Eggers

Miriam Glee Eggers

Sep 19, 2017

Miriam Glee Eggers, 81, of Manhattan, passed away September 19, 2017. Glee was a lifelong Kansan. She was born May 16, 1936, the daughter of the late James T. and Mildred McAuley. She grew up in the Kansas City area and received her bachelor's degree from Kansas State University. Glee and Raleigh Eggers were married on June 7, 1958,...

William Arthur Kellstrom

William Arthur Kellstrom

Sep 15, 2017

William Arthur (Bill) Kellstrom, of Manhattan, KS, died on the evening of Friday, September 15, 2017. William Arthur Kellstrom was born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 23, 1930, to Arthur and Maude (Wherry) Kellstrom. He attended schools in Detroit and graduated from Edwin Denby High School. Bill then attended Wayne University in Detroit and also worked at the Chrysler...

Ok Sun Morrissey

Ok Sun Morrissey

Aug 31, 2017

OK Sun Morrissey, 68, of Manhattan passed away Thursday, August 31st, at Via Christi Health Center. She was born in Tague, South Korea, On January 15, 1949, she married Dennis Paul Morrissey and he precededs her in death. Burial was at the Kansas Veterans Service, Manhattan. Arrangements by Irvin-parkview Funeral Home.

Robert Lee Thomas Sr.

Robert Lee Thomas Sr.

Aug 26, 2017

Robert Lee Thomas, Sr, 83, formerly of Alta Vista passed away Saturday, August 26th, in Council Grove. Born at Bunkerhill, Kansas, on January 4, 1934, Robert Lee Thomas was the son of the late Lola Fern (Hawk) and Chancy Lee Thomas. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on the USS Cassia County. Following his service,...

William Edward (Bill) Thomas

William Edward (Bill) Thomas

Aug 15, 2017

William Edward (Bill) Thomas, 82, of Junction City, passed away Monday, August 15th, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House, Manhattan. There will not be any services.

Tinh "Michael" Xuan Hoang

Tinh "Michael" Xuan Hoang

Aug 9, 2017

Tinh Xuan Hoang Tinh Xuan Hoang, 88, of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday morning August 9th, at Stormont-Vail Medical Center in Topeka. Tinh was born in Quang Tri, Hue, Vietnam, October 12, 1928, son of the late Vi Thi Nguyen and Tan Xuan Hoang. On May 13, 1955, in Vietnam, he was united in marriage to the late Lai Thi...

Clyde Clifford Dean

Clyde Clifford Dean

Aug 3, 2017

Manhattan, KS Clyde Clifford Dean Clyde Clifford Dean, 63, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 3rd, at his residence. Clyde was born in Ft. Benning, GA on March 3, 1954, a son of the late Dorothy L. (Mitchell) and Howard L. Dean. Inurnment will take place at Highland Cemetery in Junction City, Kansas, at a date to be...

Opal Aldine Schwerdt

Opal Aldine Schwerdt

Jul 19, 2017

Opal 'Aldine' Schwerdt Opal Aldine Berry Schwerdt, 73, passed away at Stoneybrook Retirement Community on July 19, 2017. Aldine was born in Westmoreland, Kansas on October 8, 1943, to Jerry and Sarah Opal Tilton Berry. She grew up in the Fostoria community, later lived in Yakima, Washington and then moved with her family back to Kansas to the Garrison...

Thomas Leslie Bennett

Thomas Leslie Bennett

Jul 15, 2017

Thomas Leslie Bennett, devoted father, grandfather and husband, civil engineer, and pillar of church and community, died July 15 at KU Medical Center after complications from heart surgery. He was 71. Tom was Vice President of the Board of Directors at BG Consultants, helping design many of the roads and bridges Manhattanites use today. His hand can also be...

Charles "Jr" W. Lemonds

Charles "Jr" W. Lemonds

Jul 11, 2017

Charles William (JR) Lemonds, Jr, 51, of Manhattan, KS, passed away Tuesday, July 11th, 2017. Cremation has taken place and future arrangements will be announced later.

Kenneth Wayne Cade

Kenneth Wayne Cade

Jul 11, 2017

Kenneth Wayne Cade Kenneth Wayne Cade, 58, of Junction City passed away Tuesday, July 11th, 2017. Kenneth entered in to his life on June 28, 1959 in Lafayette, LA the son of the late Audrey Mae (Ratliff) and Ovie Cade, Sr. On Oct. 21, 1994 he was united in marriage to Christine Peoples in Manhattan and she survives. Kenny...

Chong Sim Tracey

Chong Sim Tracey

Jul 5, 2017

Chong Sim Tracey, 59, of Manhattan, passed to her eternal home on Wednesday, July 5th, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House. She was a Sales Associate at the Army Air Force Exchange Service in Europe and Ft. Riley for over 30 yrs. Chong was born in Seoul Korea, on July 7, 1957, the daughter of So Yo Hwang, of...

Gayle Graham Bennett

Gayle Graham Bennett

Jul 3, 2017

Gayle Graham Bennett, teacher, volunteer, an avid quilter, and devoted grandmother, died at home July 3, 2017. Gayle was perhaps best known as an English teacher at Manhattan High School, where she shared her love of British literature and mentored advanced sophomores. She was a big supporter of MHS’s fine arts program and spearheaded several youth initiatives, including the...

Phillip Martin Puntney

Phillip Martin Puntney

Jun 28, 2017

Phillip Martin Puntney, 71, died June 28 at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas. Born Feb.10, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, he grew up in Mexico, Missouri, and then attended the University of Missouri, at Columbia where he received two bachelor’s degrees in journalism and education. Following graduation in 1968, he enlisted in the Army and served in Vietnam....

Naomi Pearl Scott

Naomi Pearl Scott

Jun 10, 2017

Naomi Pearl Scott Naomi Pearl Scott, 100, of Manhattan, passed away Saturday, June 10th, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. She was known for a being a community activist. Naomi Pearl was born in Delia, KS on March 16, 1917, the daughter of her late mother, Reta Mae (Manion) Cederberg and her father Joel Mellen. On June...

John Andrew Pickrell

John Andrew Pickrell

May 24, 2017

John Andrew Pickrell, 76, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, May 24th, 2017. John was born in Decatur, Illinois on May 8th, 1941, son of John and Carolyn Pickrell. John attended Tri-City High School in Buffalo, Illinois where he was salutatorian of his class. From there, he attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he earned his...

William R. Casey

William R. Casey

May 16, 2017

William R. (Bill) Casey, 60, of Manhattan, away Tuesday, May 16th, 2017. Bill was born in Manhattan, on January 15, 1957, a son of the late Margaret (Silva) and Kenneth K. Casey. He was a graduate of Manhattan High School Class of 1975. Bill was a construction laborer on many projects and many projects around the Manhattan area with...

Beverly Sue Simpson

Beverly Sue Simpson

May 9, 2017

Beverly Sue Simpson, 74, of Manhattan, passed away on Tuesday, May 9th, at Via Christi Health Center- Manhattan. Beverly was born in Downey, California on March 31, 1943, the daughter of the late Robert W. Vernon and Vera (Larkin) Marinelli. She graduated from High School in Ohio and was a follower of the Billy Graham Crusades. Beverly was a...

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