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Rebecca Aileen MelechinskyRebecca Aileen (Adams) Melechinsky, "Becky", passed away suddenly of natural causes in her hom...
10/29/2025

Rebecca Aileen Melechinsky

Rebecca Aileen (Adams) Melechinsky, "Becky", passed away suddenly of natural causes in her home on October 27th, 2025, at the age of 71. She is survived by her husband, Gary Melechinsky, and her 5 children: Joseph (Marjorie), Maria (Joey), Thomas (Mariann), Andrew (Lucie), and Sally, and 25 grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Will Adams, her sister Sandy Fisher, and predeceased by her father and mother, Will and Aileen Adams, and her brother David Adams. Becky was born...

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Mary Ann ScottMary Ann Scott, 102, of St. Marys, died on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at the St. Marys Manor.Mary was born o...
10/28/2025

Mary Ann Scott

Mary Ann Scott, 102, of St. Marys, died on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at the St. Marys Manor.Mary was born on August 20, 1923 in Sharpsburg, PA the daughter of Santo and Josephine (Biafore) Coniglio.She met Francis Scott in 1954 in Pittsburgh and they were married on June 4, 1955; he preceded her in death in 2019. Together they had seven children, Bernadette, Therese Ann, Mary Frances, Kathleen (deceased), Elizabeth, Fr. Thomas Scott and Francis Jr.Mary and Francis moved to...

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Lynda Kay HillLynda Kay Hill, 82, of Emmett, died on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.Lynda wa...
10/23/2025

Lynda Kay Hill

Lynda Kay Hill, 82, of Emmett, died on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.Lynda was born on March 30, 1943 in rural Emmett, the daughter of Albert, Sr. and Pauline (Day) Heston. She graduated from St. Marys High School. On June 4, 1961, Lynda married Paul Hill in St. Marys; he preceded her in death in 2022.Lynda is survived by her son, Ronald (Lola) Hill, Topeka; her brother-in-law, Ross Hill, Belvue; two grandchildren and 5 step grandchildren.She was...

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George Nelson BrownGeorge N. Brown, 89, of Lake Wabaunsee, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.George N. Brown was ...
10/22/2025

George Nelson Brown

George N. Brown, 89, of Lake Wabaunsee, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.George N. Brown was born August 6, 1936, in Holton, KS, to Oscar George and Isabel Hurrel Brown. His father died before he was born. His mother married Garland “Butch” Hune in 1944. George graduated from Circleville High School in 1954. He attended Kansas University, where he played frosh basketball, participating in the very first game at Allen Fieldhouse. He later transferred to and graduated from Baker...

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Thomas Joseph ToenjesThomas Joseph Toenjes, 82, passed away on Monday evening around 8:30pm, October 20, 2025 at his hom...
10/21/2025

Thomas Joseph Toenjes

Thomas Joseph Toenjes, 82, passed away on Monday evening around 8:30pm, October 20, 2025 at his home in rural St. Mary’s, KS after a 3-year battle with cancer. Having received the Last Sacraments the night before, he died very peacefully, surrounded by many of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren who were praying for him.Tom was born on October 30, 1942, in Flint, MI. He was the youngest son and 6th child of Henry and Olga “Helen” (Planthold) Toenjes. A...

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Jimmy L. PaceJimmy L. Pace, 77, of St. Marys died on Monday, October 20th, 2025 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka KS. J...
10/21/2025

Jimmy L. Pace

Jimmy L. Pace, 77, of St. Marys died on Monday, October 20th, 2025 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka KS. Jimmy was born September 9th, 1948, in Hominy, Oklahoma, the son of George Jr. Pace and Billie Jean (Edwards) Pace. Jim lived most of his life in the St. Marys area and graduated from St. Marys High School. He married Pamela Wyker on July 6th, 1969.He worked for Seymour Foods and Farmers Union COOP, and later became an entrepreneur, owning...

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Norma Louise HendersonNorma Louise (Faulk) Henderson, 96, entered her heavenly rest Monday, October 6th at her home near...
10/07/2025

Norma Louise Henderson

Norma Louise (Faulk) Henderson, 96, entered her heavenly rest Monday, October 6th at her home near Maple Hill, Kansas. She was born September 2, 1929 near Emporia, Kansas. She was the third child, second daughter of Charley Allen and Alpha Irena “Irene A.” (Hestand) Faulk. Norma Lou, as she was called by family and friends, moved several times around rural Northeast Kansas during her growing-up years. It was the Great Depression and her father had to move where he could...

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Alice Mae ListerAlice M. Lister, 92, of rural Dover, KS passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, October 3, 2025 ...
10/06/2025

Alice Mae Lister

Alice M. Lister, 92, of rural Dover, KS passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Homestead Assisted Living of Auburn.Alice was born on September 13, 1933 in rural Eskridge, the daughter of Charles and Marceline (Couture) Zabel. She attended Wabaunsee County Country School #4, Highland Park Elementary School in Shawnee county, Reading Elementary in Lyon county, and graduated from Harveyville Grade School and High School in 1951.Before her children were born, Alice was a book...

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Rita E. LegleiterRita Elizabeth Legleiter, 90, of St. Mary’s died Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, at Celebration Villa of ...
10/02/2025

Rita E. Legleiter

Rita Elizabeth Legleiter, 90, of St. Mary’s died Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, at Celebration Villa of Hearthstone in Topeka.She was born on September 25, 1935, in Odin Kansas, the daughter of Joe and Agnes Wondra. She was a graduate of Odin Schools and worked at a bakery in Hoisington until she married Cletus M. Legleiter in November 1960. Together they lived in several places including Kansas City, Kansas., Springfield, Missouri, and Topeka, Kansas, before moving to St. Mary’s in 1969....

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Shelly Diane WidauShelly Diane Widau, a beacon of love and warmth, passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 62. ...
09/29/2025

Shelly Diane Widau

Shelly Diane Widau, a beacon of love and warmth, passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on September 3, 1963, in Topeka, Kansas, Shelly's generous spirit and nurturing nature touched the lives of everyone who crossed her path.Shelly dedicated her career to the field of medical technology, beginning as a Med Tech at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. She then traveled with her job as a Med Tech Analyst. Her journey led her to...

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Richard “Dickie” Eugene HeimWith heavy hearts, we share the passing of Richard "Dickie" Eugene Heim, 78, of St. Marys, K...
09/16/2025

Richard “Dickie” Eugene Heim

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Richard "Dickie" Eugene Heim, 78, of St. Marys, Kansas, who left this world suddenly on September 8, 2025. A father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Dickie will be remembered for his humor, his resilience, and the way he always showed up-whether it was for a Saturday drive, a birthday, or simply to lend a hand.Born and raised in St. Marys, Dickie graduated from St. Marys High School in 1964 and went on to...

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Chauncey “Buck” HewesBorn July 6, 1940 – Paxico, KansasDeparted September 14, 2025 – Surrounded by FamilyChauncey Frank ...
09/15/2025

Chauncey “Buck” Hewes

Born July 6, 1940 – Paxico, KansasDeparted September 14, 2025 – Surrounded by FamilyChauncey Frank Hewes, known to all as “Buck” and lovingly called “Gramps” by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14th, surrounded by those who loved him most.Buck’s life was marked by devotion—to his late wife, Kate Hewes, to his family, and to the land and cattle he cared for with pride.After completing eighth grade, Buck moved to the Eskridge area and graduated from...

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