Lance Eric Clark
Aug 1, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lance Eric Clark, who passed away on August 1, 2026, at the age of 55.
Lance was born on February 20, 1971, in Hiawatha, Kansas. He spent the majority of his life at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, where he built lasting friendships and countless memories enjoying the outdoors and...
Terry Joe Gibson
Aug 1, 2026
Terry Joe Gibson was born August 19, 1947, in Sparks, Kansas, the oldest of three sons born to Charles W. “Bill” and Marjorie J. “Jean” Dawson Gibson. He passed away peacefully August 1, 2026 with family (and Millie) by his side at his Highland home.
Terry grew up in Highland, Kansas, attending primary school and graduating high school in 1965. He...
Colleen "Connie" Marie Blevins
Jul 31, 2026
Colleen Marie "Connie" (Stamm) Blevins, 98, of Hiawatha, Kansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Maple Heights Nursing & Rehab Center.
A Celebration of Connie's life is planned for September 5, 2026, at the First Baptist Church in Hiawatha with Pastor Michael Lehmann officiating. Family will visit with friends starting at 10...
Miriam I. Bryan
Jul 30, 2026
Miriam I. Bryan, of Powhattan, passed away July 30, 2026, at Homestead Assisted Living in Hiawatha, at the age of 96 years old.
A celebration of Miriam's life is planned for 11 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2026, at Powhattan Methodist Church, with Pastor Angela Hall officiating Burial will be at the Powhattan Cemetery to be buried next to her husband Jim.
Friends...
Barbara Anna Rupe
Jul 30, 2026
Barbara Anna (Peterson) Rupe, wife of Jim Rupe of Hiawatha, passed away July 30, 2026, at Amberwell Health Hiawatha. She was 83 years of age.
A celebration of Barb's life is planned for 2 p.m. August 23, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church in Hiawatha with Reverend Cheryl Mishler officiating. Inurnment will follow at Hiawatha Cemetery
Friends may sign the register book...
Robert Aaron Atkinson, Jr.
Jul 29, 2026
Robert Aaron Atkinson, Jr., 73, of Holton, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
He was born on August 16, 1952 in Memphis, TN, to Robert Aaron and Merle Jean (Catt) Atkinson. He was one of five of Jean’s children. He spent much of his childhood in Floral, AR,...
Joy P. Faulkner
Jul 29, 2026
Joy P. Faulkner, 73, of Mayetta, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her home.
She was born March 25, 1953, in Lawrence, the daughter of Jared and Marilee Robison Barker. Growing up, Joy had lived in the Philippines for 16 years as a missionary kid. She graduated from Seattle Christian High School in Seattle, Washington.
Joy had owned and operated...
Jessie J. Snider
Jul 20, 2026
Jessie Snider, 91, passed away Monday July 20, 2026. She was the oldest of four siblings, born in Brownell, KS to Kenneth Lyle and Julia Edith Mae (Jones) Barnes. Jessie was raised in Kinsely, Kansas and graduated High School there. She married Richard Snider of Offerle, Kansas on January 4, 1955. They moved to Salina, Kansas and raised their family...
Robert L. Kreiensieck
Jul 13, 2026
Robert L. Kreiensieck, 90, (formerly of Robinson, KS), died July 13, 2026 at his home in St. Paul, MN.
He was born June 30, 1936 at Marysville, KS, second to the oldest of seven children born to Emil and Marie Melchers Kreiensieck. He grew up at Robinson where he graduated Robinson High School with the class of 1954. He served his...
Thelma 'Irene" Ferry-Torres
Jul 7, 2026
Hiawatha, KS...Irene Ferry-Torres, passed away peacefully July 7, 2026 at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Hiawatha, at the age of 88.
Thelma Irene Watts was born in Pawnee City, Nebraska, Nov. 21, 1937 to Robert [Speck] Watts and Mildred [Millie] Reed Watts. As a young girl they moved to Robinson, KS where she attended school and graduated in 1955. While there...