Obituaries

Tamie Jo Tegethoff

Tamie Jo Tegethoff

Oct 23, 2026

Tamie Jo Tegethoff, 64, Washington, died Friday, October 23, 2026 at Belleville Healthcare and Rehab in Belleville.

On January 17, 1962, she was born to Forrest and Roine (Rippe) Tegethoff. She grew up in Washington and was baptized at the Washington Christian Church in 1973. Tamie was faithful to her church. In 1980, Tamie graduated from Washington High School.

She went on...

Scott A. Wilkens

Scott A. Wilkens

Oct 14, 2026

Scott A. Wilkens, age 58, of Washington, Kansas, died Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 20, at Zion Lutheran Church in Linn, Kansas.  Pastor Tim Koch officiated.

Honorary pallbearers were Cooper Canaday, Cameron Canaday, Cali Canaday, Nicholas Ost, Samantha Ost and Emery Torbol.

Scott was born February 22,...

Jenny (Jenne') Lee Barley

Jenny (Jenne') Lee Barley

Oct 12, 2026

Jenny (Jenne’) Lee Walker Barley, age 95, of Washington, Kansas, died Monday, October 12, 2026, at Washington County Hospital in Washington.

Private family burial will be held at Washington City Cemetery.

A Celebration of Life honoring Jenne’ will be held on Friday, October 23, at The Lincoln Venue, 307 C Street, Washington, Kansas, from 10 to 11 a.m. Coffee and snacks will...

William "Bill" G Hynek, Jr.

William "Bill" G Hynek, Jr.

Oct 11, 2026

William "Bill" G. Hynek, Jr., age 65, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington, Kansas.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, October 15, at Morrowville Cemetery.

Bill was born March...

Terry Clay

Terry Clay

Oct 10, 2026

Terry Alan Clay, 70, of Hollenberg, KS, passed away in the early morning hours on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Bryan Memorial Hospital's East Campus in Lincoln, NE.

He was born January 15, 1956, in Fairbury, NE, to Raymond and Audrey (Wilson) Clay. Defined by a strong work ethic, Terry spent many years with Union Pacific Railroad before purchasing a bar,...

Jerald "Jerry" Mullen

Jerald "Jerry" Mullen

Oct 9, 2026

Jerry Mullen of Greenleaf, KS died on October 9, 2026, at Washington County Hospital. Jerry was born July 24, 1941, in Kimeo, KS, son of Martin and Viola Mullen.

Jerry loved spending time with his family and friends. They were the most important things in his life. He especially loved his afternoon golf cart rides with his sister Delores.

Jerry enlisted in...

JoAnn M. Ohlde

JoAnn M. Ohlde

Oct 9, 2026

JoAnn M. Ohlde, age 81, a longtime resident of rural Palmer, Kansas, died Friday, October 9, 2026, at Jefferson Community Health Center Long-Term Care in Fairbury, Nebraska.

JoAnn was born October 11, 1944 in Concordia, KS to Elmer and Alice (VonLehe) Bisping. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church by Rev. Praenna and was confirmed by Rev. Kovak. She attended school...

Mary Alice Pacey

Mary Alice Pacey

Oct 2, 2026

Mary Alice Pacey, age 96, of Washington, Kansas, died October 2, 2026, at Washington County Hospital in Washington.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, October 10, at the First United Methodist Church in Washington, with Pastor Dianna Webster officiating.

Mary Alice was born December 18, 1929, to Farel and Marian (Ward) Lobaugh at the family home. She was...

Norman Stewart

Norman Stewart

Sep 30, 2026

Norman E. Stewart, age 97, of Washington, Kansas, died Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the Community Memorial Hospital in Marysville, Kansas.

Visitation was held Sunday, October 4, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington, with the family present to receive friends.

A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 5, at Washington Christian Church, with Pastor...

John E. Hiesterman

John E. Hiesterman

Sep 26, 2026

John E. Hiesterman, age 78, of Linn, Kansas, was called home to his Lord and Savior on September 26, 2026.

John was born October 16, 1947, in Clay Center, Kansas, to Erwin and Elsie (Burger) Hiesterman. On November 2, 1947, he was made a child of God through Holy Baptism at Zion Lutheran Church in Linn and was later confirmed there...

John Stigge

John Stigge

Sep 24, 2026

John Stigge, 79, of Washington, Kansas, died September 24, 2026, at his home.

Please join us to share happy memories and toast a life well lived at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 3, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Washington.

John Fredrick Stigge, Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2026. He was a beloved partner, father, grandfather, and...

Elizabeth "Betty" Prellwitz

Elizabeth "Betty" Prellwitz

Sep 23, 2026

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Brungardt) Prellwitz, age 88, of Morrowville, Kansas, died September 23, 2026, at Eaglecrest Retirement Community in Salina, Kansas.

A rosary service began at 4 p.m., Sunday, September 27, at Ward Funeral Home, followed by visitation from 4:30 to 8 p.m. with family receiving friends until 6 p.m.

A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 28, at...

Myrna Willbrant

Myrna Willbrant

Sep 14, 2026

Myrna W. Willbrant, age 90, of Washington, Kansas, died September 14, 2026, at her home.

A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 22, at the Washington Christian Church, with Pastor Eli Sweany officiating.  Gay Lynn Manning played the piano while Skyler Manning sang “In The Garden,” “Old Rugged Cross” and “I’ll Fly Away.”  Burial followed in the Washington...

Charles "Chuck" M. Votipka

Charles "Chuck" M. Votipka

Sep 6, 2026

Charles “Chuck” M. Votipka, age 46, of Washington, Kansas, died September 6, 2026, at his home.

The family received friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, September 13, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington.

A rosary service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 14, at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Washington, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Father David...

Bernice R. Wilkens

Bernice R. Wilkens

Sep 1, 2026

Bernice Rebecca Wilkens, age 91, of Linn, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at the Linn Community Nursing Home.

Visitation with family present was Monday, September 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Linn.

A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 8, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, west of Linn.

Burial followed in the church...

Pauline E. Darby

Pauline E. Darby

Aug 27, 2026

Pauline E. Darby, age 98 years and 4 days, of Washington, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Linn Community Nursing Home.

Visitation was on Tuesday, September 22, from 1 to 7 p.m., with the family present from 5 to 7 at Ward Funeral Home in Washington.

Her funeral was held at the Crossroads Community Church in Washington on...

Delmar E. Hatesohl

Delmar E. Hatesohl

Aug 18, 2026

Delmar E. Hatesohl, age 96, of Linn, Kansas, died August 18, 2026, at his home.

Visitation was held Sunday, August 23, from 4-7 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Linn, with the family receiving friends during that time.

A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 24, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, southwest of Greenleaf. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

“When...

Donald B. Tegethoff

Donald B. Tegethoff

Aug 10, 2026

Donald Bruce Tegethoff, 72, of Washington, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, in Washington.

Don was born on July 30, 1954, in Washington, to H.J. “Butch” and Thelma Tegethoff. He graduated from Washington High School in 1972. While attending Cloud County Community College, Don met the love of his life, Debra. The two were united in marriage on June...

Mary O'Leta Zenger

Mary O'Leta Zenger

Jul 28, 2026

Mary O'Leta Zenger, 95, of Haddam, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 3, at the Haddam United Methodist Church. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service.  Diana Webster was the officiant. Music selections were "How Great Thou Art," "The Old...

Ruth Ellen Henderson

Ruth Ellen Henderson

Jul 5, 2026

Ruth Ellen Henderson, 71, Palmer, died Sunday, July 5, 2026 at the Linn Community Nursing Home in Linn.

Visitation will be Wednesday, July 8, from 5 to 7 p.m., with the family present, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Palmer, KS.

A funeral service will 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 9, at St. John’s Lutheran Church.  Rev. John Werner will officiate.  Sheila Stuenkel is...