Oct 11, 2026

Mary Kay (Voet) Nold, 68, of Wathena passed away peacefully in her home after a two-year battle with cancer on Sunday, October 11. 2026. She was surrounded by her husband Paul, of forty years, and their four children - Lucrecia, Bryant, Elliott, and Derek.

Mary Kay was born on March 16, 1958, to Mary Lou (Ronnebaum) & Francis Voet of Oketo,...

Sep 29, 2026

Wanda A. Horton, 84, of Troy, Kansas passed away September 29, 2026, at Wathena Nursing & Healthcare in Wathena, Kansas.

Wanda was born on August 11, 1942, in Corning, Kansas to Willis and Elizabeth (Rethman) Walters.

Wanda graduated from Corning High School in 1960. She owned and operated Wanda’s Tavern and worked for Flair Fold in Hiawatha, Kansas. She had a passion...

Sep 26, 2026

Carl Samuel Slaughter, 87, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Corby Place, St. Joseph, Missouri.

Carl was born on November 15, 1938, in St. Joseph, Missouri to George S. and Elizabeth (Grable) Slaughter.

He was a member of the U.S. Army. Carl worked for United Auto workers GM in Fairfax, Kansas and was of the Baptist Faith.

He was preceded in...

Sep 25, 2026

Melody Berger, 67, was born on June 12, 1959 to Andrew and Norma Miller in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Melody passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on September 25, 2026 after a fierce battle with cancer. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Melody was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother...

Sep 18, 2026

Patricia Ann Schoenfelder Meers

Patricia Ann Schoenfelder Meers, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away September 18, 2026 at The Willow in Wathena, KS. Pat was born on January 20, 1938, in her family home in Troy, Kansas, to Francis and Elizabeth

Schoenfelder.

On November 22, 1958, Pat married the love of her life, Charles R. Meers, at...

Sep 16, 2026

George Edward Eisiminger, 78, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.

George was born on January 19, 1948 in Wathena, Kansas to Thomas Henry and Maude Jane (Risner) Eisiminger. He was the youngest of eight children. After graduating from Emporia State College, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1969, serving for...

Sep 12, 2026

Delores M. Ryser Vertin, 95, of Wathena passed away Sept. 12, 2026. She was born Sept. 5,1931 in Haddam Ks, the daughter of Nevin and Mildred Weber Ryser. The family moved to Wathena in 1943 She attended Bellemont one-room schoolhouse north of Wathena and graduated from Wathena High School in 1949. Delores attended Gard Business University in St. Joseph and...

Sep 11, 2026

Floyd I. Winkel, 97, St. Joseph, Missouri, formerly of Blair, Kansas passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Floyd was born on November 15, 1928, in Cawker City, Kansas, to Peter and Elsie Myrtle (Van Wey) Winkel.

He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Elwood, Kansas. He loved his wife...

Sep 5, 2026

Sonya Jean Waggoner (Blanton), 59, of White Cloud, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on September 5, 2026, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.



Born on December 27, 1966, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Sonya was the daughter of Garland and Mary Jane Blanton. She grew up in Troy, Kansas, where she attended school and formed lifelong connections...

Aug 9, 2026

Gail Elaine Clary, 77, of Troy, KS passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026.  Born June 23, 1949, in Troy, KS to Alvin and Esther Kostman. She was one of eight children. Gail married Gary "Hobert" Clary on July 1, 1967.

Gail was a lifelong resident of Troy and worked as a secretary for the Troy...