Feb 10, 2023

Karen Gisela Mott, 76, of Manhattan, KS, died Friday, February 10th, 2023 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. Karen was born in Rumminges, Lorrach, Germany on January 20, 1947, the daughter of the late Klara Luise (Wuchner) and Wilhelm Arno Waitz.

Karen (Karin) worked many jobs and retired from Valley View Senior Life...

Feb 4, 2023

Crystal M. Parr, 35, passed away Saturday, February 4th, 2023. Crystal was an overnight baker for Panera Bread. Services are private at the convenience of family.

Crystal Marie was born in San Jose, Calif. on January 1, 1988, the daughter of Pamela Johnson and Scott Correia of Manhattan. Crystal is also survived by two daughters,...

Feb 1, 2023

Melvin "Mel" Felix Eisele, 74, of Dunlap, KS, passed away Wednesday, February 1st, at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City. He was a long-time rancher and a jack of all trades.

Mel was born in Waupun, Wisconsin on July 21, 1948, the son of the late Earl F. and Mildred Mae (Zabel) Eisele. He...

Jan 30, 2023

David Keith Lambert, 70, of Manhattan, KS, passed away Monday,  January 30th, 2023 at the Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community where he lived his last 4 months, blessed with stimulating activities and compassionate care. A kind man, he had a quick wit, integrity, and eclectic interests.

David was born in Indianapolis, IN on March 18, 1952,...

Jan 27, 2023

Eldon Dale “Tiny” Tankersley, 88, of Westmoreland, passed away on January 27th, 2023, while in the company of family, at Westy Community Care Home in Westmoreland. He spent most of his life in Colorado as a ranch hand and enjoyed his friends, hunting, bowling, and trap shooting over the years.

Eldon was born in Junction...

Jan 22, 2023

Raeford W. Lewis, 80, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away Sunday morning, January 22, 2023 at the Via Christi Village.

Raeford was born in St. Paul, Nebraska on September 7, 1942, the son of the late Anna Margaret Elizabeth Neth and Basil Wesley Lewis. Raeford earned his Bachelor of Art and Master of Art in Education...

Jan 22, 2023

Joseph Arnold Keller, Jr., 80, of Manhattan, KS, passed away Sunday, January 22nd, at the Valley View Senior Living Center in Junction City, Kansas. He worked as a machinist with Pacific Aerospace & Electronic in Wenatchee, WA. and with Job Services for the State of Washington as a counselor.

Joe was born in Niagara Falls,...

Jan 10, 2023

Joseph "Joe" G. Vansciver, III, 66, of Junction City, Kansas, formerly of New Jersey, passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, January 10th, 2023. He was a mechanic for Harrah's Resort and Casino in Atlantic City. Joe was born in Pennsylvania on September 13, 1956, the son of the late Harriet Louise (Fisher) Vansciver and Joseph Garwood Vansciver,...

Jan 8, 2023

Takeera Shataree Griffin, 42, passed away Sunday, January 8th, 2023 at her residence. .

Takeera was born in Atlanta, GA on February 2, 1980, a daughter of Cathy Roberson and Javon Griffin, of Lithonia, GA. She attended high school in Avondale, Decatur, GA.  She was married to Adriano "Ace" F. Garnuette. in Manhattan on July...

Dec 27, 2022

William L. Hockenberry, 80, of Manhattan, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away in the evening of Tuesday, December 27th, at the KU Medical Center, Kansas City. He was a retired chemist for over 40 yrs. with Morton Chemical in the automotive paint department

William was born in Pennsylvania on February 8, 1942, the son of...

Dec 26, 2022

Cheryl Marie Matthews, 76, of Milford, KS, passed away Monday morning, December 26th, at the Wakefield Care and Rehab Center, Wakefield, Kansas.

Cheryl was born in Great Bend, KS on January 3, 1946, the daughter of the late Elsie Mae (Robertson) and Ervin James Pettit. She was the wife of Roger Marion Matthews. and they...

Dec 26, 2022

Gloria Jean Didas, 81, of Manhattan, KS, passed away Monday, December 26th, at Ascension Via Christi Health Hospital.

Gloria was born in Russell, NY on July 6, 1941, the daughter of the late Beulah (VanHouse) and Franklin Mackin. She was married to Carl Didas on May 12, 1962 in Russell NY, who passed away on...

Dec 22, 2022

Patrick (Pat) Dembkowski, 60, of Manhattan, passed away Thursday December 22, 2022. He was a VP Retail Audit/Compliance for Community First National Bank in Manhattan for over 18 years, and Commerce Bank for his 42 years in banking.

Pat was born in Highwood, Illinois on May 20, 1962, the son of Margit W. (Laue) Dembkowski,...

Dec 16, 2022

Darrell Lee Craig, 75, of Manhattan, Friday, December 16th, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Manhattan and had worked for the Schram Chrysler-Dodge Dealership and at Ft. Riley as a mechanic with the civil service division.

The family request donations to Terry C. Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research; 1711 Claflin Rd,...

Dec 4, 2022

It is with a broken heart to announce the death of my loving husband and father, Dean Ellis Kubin on December 4, 2022 in Manhattan, Kansas, at the age of 73. After a brief illness in KU Medical Center and Good Shepherd Hospice in Manhattan. He was was taken home to be with his Lord. He will be sadly...

Nov 18, 2022

Gerald “Jerome” Berry passed away at the Wroten House, Meadowlark Hills, Manhattan on Thursday, November 18th, 2022, following an extended battle with Parkinson's disease. He enjoyed the staff and residents at Wroten House and would express his contentment with his situation and the hand he had been dealt. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff at...

Nov 18, 2022

Linda Lorraine Felber

Linda Lorraine Felber, 72, of Manhattan, died Friday, Nov. 18, at her home.

Born Feb. 11, 1950, to John and Vera Schirmer in Danbury, Ct., Linda moved to Manhattan in 1973 following her marriage on Sept. 29, 1973, to Bill Felber. She was a Manhattan resident for the...

Nov 13, 2022

Linda L. Beymer, 80, of Anthony, Kansas passed away, Sunday, November 13th, 2022.

Linda Lou Hunter was born in Anthony, Kansas on April 17, 1942,she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Wright and Lenora Fern (Cottrlll) Hunter. She was a homemaker, but also worked at Eaton Manufacturing in Hutchinson and other businesses in the...

Nov 7, 2022

Erik Shane Dedrickson, 31, of Manhattan passed away Monday, November 7th, at Ascension Via Christi Health Hospital. He worked as a EDS Operator at NBAF USDA/ARS, and worked at Caterpillar in Wamego as a night supervisor. The family requests in lieu of flowers to make donations to the Special Olympics or T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter.

Oct 30, 2022

Joseph (Joe) H. Watson, 74, of Manhattan, passed away early Sunday morning, October 30th, at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri.

Joseph (Joe) Hoit Watson was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on April 7, 1948, the son of Emma Louise (Tharp) Watson, of Port Richie, Florida, and the late Roy Julian Watson. He was united...