Obituaries

Patrick "Pat" J. Diederich

Patrick "Pat" J. Diederich

Jul 26, 2025

Patrick J. Diederich, 74, Greenleaf died Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Linn Community Nursing Home.

Visitation is 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 will be 11 a.m., Thursday, July 31, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Greenleaf. Father David Metz...

Joan Sorrick

Joan Sorrick

Jul 8, 2025

Mary Joan von Riesen Sorrick, aged 97, passed away Tuesday, July 8, in Manhattan, Kansas.

Visitation will be 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 will be held 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 30, at the First United Methodist Church in Washington. Rev. Jane...

Florence McGrath

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

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

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...

Wyatt Christopher Speakman

Wyatt Christopher Speakman

Jun 14, 2025

Wyatt Christopher Speakman, age 15, of Excelsior Springs, MO, died June 14, 2025 in an automobile accident near Mahaska, KS.

Visitation with family present was held on Friday, June 20, from 4-8 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home.

A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 21, at the Washington Christian Church.

Burial followed in the Washington City Cemetery.

Wyatt was born on...

Randy L. Thorman

Randy L. Thorman

May 21, 2025

Randy Lee Thorman, 74, Greenleaf, died Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the Washington County Hospital in Washington.

A graveside funeral service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Greenleaf with Father David Metz officiating.

On October 17, 1950, Randy was born to Richard and Betty (Werner) Thorman in Washington. He graduated from Washington High...

Debra J. Hatesohl

Debra J. Hatesohl

Apr 23, 2025

Debra J. Hatesohl, 68, Greenleaf, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at her home.

Visitation was from 2 until 7 p.m., Sunday, April 27, at Ward Funeral Home in Linn, and the family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 28, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and Rev. Randy Jahnke officiated.

Burial was in...

Merry B. Roop

Merry B. Roop

Apr 22, 2025

Merry Beth Roop (Dodd), age 69, of Washington, KS, died Tuesday April 22, 2025 surrounded by her loving husband and children at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury, NE.

Visitation was Friday, May 2, from 5-7 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington.

A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 3, at the Washington Christian Church. Lunch followed in...

James E. Odgers

James E. Odgers

Apr 2, 2025

James "Jim" Elmer Odgers, 70, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, after several months of living with complications from a stroke.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 11, 2025, from noon to 8 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington, and the family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. 

A funeral service was held at 1 p.m....

Jean R. Cushing

Jean R. Cushing

Apr 1, 2025

Jean Rose Cushing, age 98, Linn, KS, died Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the Linn Community Nursing Home.

A celebration of life luncheon was held for remembering and reminiscing at Noon, Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Greenleaf Club House.

She was born August 11, 1926, at Glasco, KS, the daughter of Joe and Gladys (Thorman) Osbourn. She attended 8 years of...

Idonna Rogge

Idonna Rogge

Mar 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Idonna Rogge, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, on March 18, 2025, in Topeka, KS. She departed this world at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and cherished memories that will forever be treasured by those fortunate to have known her.

A memorial service...

Karen Ayres

Karen Ayres

Mar 8, 2025

Karen Ayres, age 79, of Greenleaf, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.

Visitation was held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington, with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 23, at Washington...

Judith A. Snider

Judith A. Snider

Mar 5, 2025

Judith Snider, 81, Linn, KS died Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Stormont Vail in Topeka.

Visitation was held on Monday, March 10, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m. with a Rosary service following at 6 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington, KS. The family received friends from 4 to 6 p.m.

A funeral mass was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March...

Joan M. Uhlik

Joan M. Uhlik

Feb 22, 2025

Joan Marie Uhlik, 87, Greenleaf, died Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Community Memorial Hospital in Marysville, KS.

Visitation was held from 6 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 7 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greenleaf with a vigil service following at 7 p.m.

A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 8 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Burial was in Sacred...

Carol A. Stamm

Carol A. Stamm

Feb 18, 2025

Carol Ann Stamm, age 78, of Washington, KS passed away on February 18, 2025, in Marysville. 

Visitation was on Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. with a rosary service following at 6 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington, KS. 

A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 24, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Washington with...

Pat Merritt

Pat Merritt

Feb 13, 2025

Pat Merritt, 80, of Linn, KS, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Washington County Hospital. 

Visitation was held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Linn.

A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 21 at Zion Lutheran Church in Linn. Pastor Timothy Koch officiated. Eunice Beier was the organist...

Ronnie Jorgenson

Ronnie Jorgenson

Feb 10, 2025

Ronnie Jorgenson, 81, Barnes, died Monday, February 10, 2025 at Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in Blue Rapids.

Visitation will be held Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington, KS.

A graveside funeral service will be 2 p.m., Friday, March 14 at Maplewood Cemetery at Barnes.  Rev. Adam Borgman will officiate.

Ronnie was born...

Donna M. Long

Donna M. Long

Feb 6, 2025

Donna M. Long, 83, passed away on February 6, 2025, at Community Memorial Healthcare, Marysville, KS.

A visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

The funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 13, at Ward Funeral Home.

The pallbearers were...

Norman H. Stigge

Norman H. Stigge

Jan 31, 2025

Norman “Cowboy” Stigge, 83, Morrowville, died January 31, 2025, in Fayetteville, AR.

On February 24, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m., the family received friends for visitation at The Brewery in Washington.

A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on February 25, 2025, with Father David Metz officiating.

Burial took place at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Kimeo,...