Martha "Irene" Wray
Oct 15, 2025
Martha “Irene” Wray, Barnes, KS, passed away October 15, 2025 at the Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in Blue Rapids.
Irene was born on October 12, 1933 in Kansas City, KS and was lovingly adopted by Arthur and Minnie (Hanson) Rosenberg, into a warm home and vibrant Swedish community on December 15, 1945.
On April 18, 1954, she married Wayne Wray...
Charles "Chuck" E. Dieckmann
Oct 8, 2025
Charles E. "Chuck" Dieckmann, 91, died October 8, 2025 at the Linn Community Nursing Home in Linn.
Visitation was held Sunday, October 12, from 4 to 7 p.m., with the family present, at Ward Funeral Home in Linn.
A funeral service took place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 13, at Zion Lutheran Church in Linn. Rev. Timothy Koch officiated. Eunice Beier...
Lowell W. Herrs
Oct 7, 2025
Lowell W. Herrs, 83, Linn, died Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at the Linn Community Nursing Home in Linn.
Visitation was held Friday, October 10, from 4 to 8 p.m. with the family present, at Ward Funeral Home in Linn.
A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 11, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, west of Linn. Rev. Mark Gaschler officiated. Organist...
Terry L. Scheurer
Sep 16, 2025
Terry Lynne Scheurer, 64, Greenleaf, died September 16, 2025 at her home. She was born on May 24, 1961 in Inverness, FL to Billy and Carolyn (Hayes) Harvill.
Terry made her home in Philadelphia for over thirty years until moving to Greenleaf to be closer to family. She had a huge love for animals which led her to work most of...
Jimmy D. Rippe
Sep 8, 2025
Jimmy D. Rippe, 67, Hanover, died Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Hanover Hospital.
Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, September 12, at Ward Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m.
A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 13, at Ward Funeral Home with Pastor Eli Sweany officiating. Music included “Jealous...
Mary C. (Kier) Steuer
Sep 1, 2025
Mary C. (Kier) Steuer, age 80, of Washington, Kansas, passed away on September 1, 2025, at Washington County Hospital.
Visitation was held on Sunday, September 7, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The family was present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. to greet visitors. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 8, at...
Judy A. Funke
Aug 31, 2025
Judith Ann “Judy” (Barnes) Funke, 82, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, in her home following a battle with cancer.
She was born November 26, 1942, in Clay Center, KS, to Harold and Lillian (Alexa) Barnes. The family lived on a farm just west of Morrowville and later moved to Washington, where Judy graduated from Washington High School in 1960.
She...
Brian E. Nutsch
Aug 25, 2025
Brian E. Nutsch, 57, of Washington, Kansas, passed away on August 25, 2025, while doing what he loved - working with cattle.
Visitation was held Monday, September 1, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The family was there to greet friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Pallbearers were Drew Zenger, Trent Oesterich, Tom Adams, Taylor Schotte, Mark...
Jimmy J. Parrack
Aug 24, 2025
Jimmy J. Parrack, 76, Washington, died Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.
Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2025, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m.
A funeral service was held at 3 p.m., Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Washington Christian Church in Washington....
Cheryl N. Diederich
Aug 20, 2025
Cheryl Nadine Diederich, 74, Greenleaf, left us on August 20, 2025 and is now present with the Lord.
A graveside funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Friday, August 29, 2025 at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Kimeo, KS with Father David Metz officiating. Her granddaughter, Kylee sang "Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)."
Cheryl was born to Harold and Velma (Hamil) Dolezal...
Melvin OIiver
Aug 13, 2025
Melvin Oliver, 80, Washington, died Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at the Linn Community Nursing Home in Linn.
Melvin was born on May 12, 1945 to Lloyd and Viola (Trimble) Oliver at rural Morrowville, KS. He is a graduate of Mahaska High School.
On July 14, 1965 he was married to Laurel “Lolly” Pennington at the Washington County Courthouse. To this union two...
GayLynn Jones
Aug 12, 2025
GayLynn Lindsley Jones, 49, Washington, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her parents’ home after a brave battle with cancer.
The funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Morrowville Christian Church. Pastor Ron Brown officiating.
Burial was in the Washington City Cemetery.
GayLynn was born on June 8, 1976, to Larry and Verda (Yound) Lindsley in...
Marilyn A. Ohlde
Aug 12, 2025
Marilyn A. Ohlde, age 86, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2025, at the Linn Community Nursing Home.
Visitation was held on Friday, August 15, at the St. John’s Lutheran Fellowship Hall, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The family received friends and family from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at St....
Marilynne J. Ohlde
Jul 31, 2025
Marilynne J. Ohlde, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Linn Community Nursing Home.
Visitation was held on Thursday, August 7, at the St. John’s Lutheran Fellowship Hall, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The family received friends and family from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 8, 2025,...
Patrick "Pat" J. Diederich
Jul 26, 2025
Patrick J. Diederich, 74, Greenleaf died Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Linn Community Nursing Home.
Visitation was Wednesday, July 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greenleaf with a rosary service following at 7 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 31, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Greenleaf. Father David...
Donald L. Dodds
Jul 21, 2025
Donald Leroy Dodds, 90, passed away peacefully in the company of loved ones on July 21, 2025, in Greene, New York. A devoted educator, veteran, and family man, Don lived a life marked by service, compassion, and unwavering dedication to those around him.
Born on March 4, 1935, in Barnes, Kansas, Don’s early years laid the foundation for a life of...
Joan Sorrick
Jul 8, 2025
Mary Joan von Riesen Sorrick, aged 97, passed away Tuesday, July 8, in Manhattan, Kansas.
Visitation was held from 3 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 29, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m.
A funeral service was held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 30, at the First United Methodist Church in Washington. Rev. Jane Langat...
Florence McGrath
Jul 6, 2025
Florence McGrath, 96, formerly of Greenleaf, died July 6, 2025, at Crestone Assisted Living in Olathe, KS.
A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 12, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church near Greenleaf, KS, with Rev. Randy Jahnke officiating. The organist was Barbara Jahnke, and hymn selections included “How Great Thou Art,” “Old Rugged Cross,” and “Amazing Grace.”
Pallbearers were Chad...
Timothy Brad Gilliam
Jul 6, 2025
The world lost a true cowboy on July 6, 2025, when Timothy Brad Gilliam, 69, Washington, passed away at his home after a courageous battle with ALS.
A funeral service was held at 5:30 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Greenleaf, KS. Father David Metz and Deacon Wayne Talbot officiated. Sharon Osbourne was the organist, and Peeta...
JoAnn A. (Savage) Mills
Jun 25, 2025
JoAnn Audrey Savage Mills, age 84, of Washington, Kansas, passed away on June 25, 2025, at Cambridge Place Senior Village in Marysville, Kansas.
Visitation was held Sunday, June 29, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The family was present to greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June...
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