Obituaries

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...

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.

Celebration of Life Luncheon: Join the family 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...

Debra J. Hatesohl

Debra J. Hatesohl

Apr 23, 2025

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

Visitation will be from 2 until 7 p.m., Sunday, April 27, at Ward Funeral Home in Linn with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

A funeral will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 28, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Rev. Randy Jahnke officiating.

Burial will...

Merry B. Roop

Merry B. Roop

Apr 22, 2025

Merry B. Roop, 69, Washington, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury, NE.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., May 2, 2025 at Ward Funeral Home in Washington.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., May 3, 2025 at the Washington Christian Church.

A private burial will take place at Washington City Cemetery.

In lieu...

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 will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025, from noon to 8 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington, with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. 

A funeral service will be held at...

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,...

Jon P. Cook

Jon P. Cook

Jan 9, 2025

Jon Peter Cook, beloved husband, father, and grandfather entered into rest on January 9, 2025

Jon was born on April 10, 1948 in Greeley Colorado to Glen Willard and Marian Elizabeth (Schwarz) Cook. 

His early years were spent by his father's side learning the love of all things mechanical.

In 1966 Jon graduated from Palmdale High School, Palmdale, California. Shortly after graduation he...

Keith L. Zabokrtsky

Keith L. Zabokrtsky

Dec 27, 2024

Keith Lynn Zabokrtsky, 68, Washington, KS, died Friday, December 27, 2024 at UNMC in Omaha, NE.

FUNERAL SERVICES ARE PENDING

Keith was born on August 26, 1956 in Washington to Elmer and Betty (Baker) Zabokrtsky. After growing up in Washington, Keith graduated from Washington High School and Beloit VoTech, specializing in electricity. After graduation, Keith returned to Washington where he married his...

Betty Neu

Betty Neu

Dec 26, 2024

Betty Mae Neu, 95, Washington, died December 26, 2024, at Meadowlark Estates in Lawrence, KS.

A funeral service was held 1 p.m., Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Washington.

Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery, east of Washington.

Betty was born in Fairbury, NE on December 12, 1929, to Frank and Edith (Nelsen) Schank. In 1947 she graduated from...

Marilyn E. Bargman

Marilyn E. Bargman

Dec 25, 2024

Marilyn E. Bargman, 92, Palmer, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde, KS.

Visitation was held Sunday, December 29 from 3 to 8 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Palmer. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Monday, December 30, at St. Paul Lutheran Church...

Hilda M. Shannon

Hilda M. Shannon

Dec 24, 2024

Hilda Rita Marie Shannon, 89, Washington, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at the Linn Community Nursing Home in Linn, KS.

Visitation was Monday, December 30, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. A vigil service followed at 7 p.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Washington.

A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, December...

Alma G. Tegethoff

Alma G. Tegethoff

Dec 10, 2024

Alma G. Tegethoff, 99, Mulvane, formerly of Washington, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Villa Maria in Mulvane.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 17 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Washington. Pastor Jill Duis officiated. Sheila Ouellette was organist and the congregation sang “How Great Thou Art,” “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Silent Night.”

Burial was in...

Steven C. Stigge

Steven C. Stigge

Nov 10, 2024

Steven Charles Stigge, age 71, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024 after a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. He was a beloved son, brother, and uncle.

Born on November 2,1953 in Belleville, KS, Steven was the last of four children to John Sr. and Loretta Niemann Stigge. He enjoyed his childhood on the farm and attended Washington schools, participating in...