Obituaries

Nov 16, 2021

Wade H. Gregg, 82, Barnard, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. He was born April 17, 1939, in Carroll County, MO to Floyd and Marie (Marple) Gregg.

After high school graduation, Wade served in the United States Army. On June 3, 1962, he...

Nov 15, 2021

Shirley J. Coffin, 81, Glasco, died Monday, November 15, 2021, at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. She was born September 26, 1940, in Concordia to Henry and Lina (Davidson) Windhorst.

Shirley worked as a waitress and a caregiver.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her...

Nov 11, 2021

Preliminary Note : It really doesn't matter to me what is published or said about me as long the Lord is praised for giving me Salvation. First and foremost, Jesus is to be thanked and praised for living among us for about 30 years and then suffering terribly – probably the worst – and what...

Nov 7, 2021

Dale L. "Duster" Hoffman, 71, official Walmart greeter of the Minneapolis Casey's, died suddenly on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at his home in Minneapolis.

Dale was born in Ellsworth on November 2, 1950, to Don and Donna (Priddy) Hoffman. He moved to Minneapolis in 1963 and was a graduate of Minneapolis High School...

Nov 5, 2021

Francis Alcid "Al" Hoover, 83, Minneapolis, died Friday, November 5, 2021, peacefully at his home. He was born October 21, 1938, in Concordia to Francis and Gladys (Richard) Hoover while the family was living in Washington County.

Al was a 1957 graduate of Minneapolis High School and then he attended Rockhurst College in...

Nov 1, 2021

Louie Dean Steinbrock, 70, Minneapolis, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. He was born in Concordia on October 24, 1951 to Darrel and Tresa (Pounds) Steinbrock.

Dean grew up at Indian Lookout near Delphos and graduated from Minneapolis High School in 1969. He then attended Beloit...

Oct 18, 2021

Robert Neal Aldridge, 61, Defiance, OH, died Monday, October 18, 2021, at his home.  He was born July 15, 1960 in Dreux, France to Robert F. and Jolene F. (Rolph) Aldridge.

Robert was a graduate of Minneapolis High School and worked as a printer.

He was preceded in death...

Oct 17, 2021

Chase Lane Donovan passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2021 at the age of 21.

Chase was born on February 05, 2000 in Salina, KS, to Patrick and Wynette (Rodenbaugh) Donovan, Minneapolis, KS.

He lived his entire life at Minneapolis, KS.  He attended Minneapolis public schools, graduating in 2018....

Oct 12, 2021

Leslie L. Wagner, 88, Bennington, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at his home.  He was born June 5, 1933 in Bennington, the only child of Harry and Emma (Horn) Wagner.

Leslie was a 1951 graduate of Bennington High School.  He and Gloria Comfort were united in marriage on January 1, 1953.  Leslie was...

Oct 11, 2021

Mary Lou (Rogers) Berndt, 92, Glasco, died Monday, October 11, 2021 at the Nicol Home in Glasco, KS.  She was born December 10, 1928, the third of eight children in Glasco to George and Bernice (Benson) Rogers.

Mary Lou was a 1946 graduate of Glasco High School and married William "Bill" Berndt on...

Sep 19, 2021

Tammie L. Morse, 55, Minneapolis, died Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.  She was born December 6, 1965 in Fairfield, IA.

Tammie loved children and she was a long time babysitter.

Survivors are her husband, Michael; son, Joshua; daughters, Bella and Brittany; step-daughter, Ruth;...

Sep 1, 2021

Frank Herrman, 75, Salina, was born October 26, 1945 in Goodland, Kansas to Frank and Lena Herrman. Frank passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 near Colby.  He was the third of six children. He graduated from Goodland High School and received a BA from Kansas State and an MA in special education from Fort Hays State. He...

Sep 1, 2021

Arza A. Hammond, 42, Salina, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his home.  He was born May 31, 1979 in Burlington to Steve and Leticia (Garcia) Hammond.

Arza was a graduate of LeRoy High School.  He enlisted in the United States Army for close to 11 years and retired as...

Sep 1, 2021

Francis L. "Pat" Garst passed from this life into God's kingdom on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 in Westmoreland, Kansas, surrounded by his family.  He was 96 years of age.

Pat was born December 29, 1924 in Glasco – the son of Mark and Eva (Jagger) Garst.  He served in the United States Navy...

Aug 31, 2021

Meryl Elmer Grosshans, 82, of Minneapolis passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 31, 2021.

Meryl was born May 21, 1939, to Elmer and Clara Grosshans in the family farmhouse near Ruskin, Neb.  As a toddler, Meryl's family moved to Scott City, Kan., where he spent his formative years.  He graduated from Scott City High...

Aug 30, 2021

Barbara Keller Johnson joined the heavenly family of angels on August 30, 2021 where she continues to watch over all of her family and friends across the country.

Barbara Gene was born on April 30, 1953 in Winchester, Virginia to Kenneth and Gene Maphis Keller. Her generous heart and spirit made her the...

Aug 27, 2021

"We remember the good times and pray your soul is at peace as you sweep your butterfly net through the meadows of eternity."

Bill passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. He was born on September 23, 1934 in Los Angeles, California to Louis Max and Mary (Totten) Iselin. Bill grew to manhood...

Aug 26, 2021

Bradley E. Schur, 58, Minneapolis, died Thursday, August 26, 2021 at his home.  He was born October 20, 1962 in Salina to William and Zoe Ann (Myers) Schur.

Brad was a 1980 graduate of Minneapolis High School and he received his bachelors degree from Fort Hays State University.  He worked at the Hutchinson...

Aug 23, 2021

Dennis Charles Sidener was born to Leo and Ruth Sidener in Ada, Kansas on October 18, 1936 the middle of five children.  He grew up in the small town of Ada as Denny, knowing every single resident in Ada and many of the farmers in the surrounding area.  As a younger boy, he helped his Grandfather Sidener...

Aug 11, 2021

Donald J. Gassman, 88, Minneapolis, died Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in Minneapolis.  He was born October 4, 1932 in Chapel, NE to John and Rose (Fross) Gassman.

After high school graduation, Don served in the United States Air Force for four years.  He and June Hollis were united in marriage on April 11,...