Piper Funeral Home

03/27/2026

We know that the hardest part of a goodbye isn't always the funeral itself—it’s the mountain of details that follow. You shouldn't have to be an expert in estate logistics while you're grieving. We're here to take those tasks off your plate, at no cost, simply because it’s the right way to care for our neighbors.

Did you know it takes the average family between 14 and 18 months to fully settle a loved one's estate?

At Piper Funeral Home, we believe our responsibility to you doesn't end when the service is over. We are proud to now include professional Estate Aftercare Specialists to help you navigate the complex world of notifications, benefits, and account closures.

This service is provided at no additional cost. It is fully included in our basic service charge because your family deserves to focus on healing, not on paperwork.

🕊️ Piper Funeral Home: Supporting you through the service, and every step that follows.

03/26/2026

Pamela Rae Pace

Pamela Rae (Wyker) Pace, 77, of St. Marys , died on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at her home. Pam was born to Chester and Mary Jane (Jenkins) Wyker on August 27, 1948 in Belvue, KS. Pamela lived most of her life in the St. Marys area and was raised by her step-mother LeOra Hayes Wyker. She graduated from St. Marys High School and attended Kansas State University, Highland Community College and Ft. Hays College. She was married to Jim Pace...

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03/22/2026

Delores Mae Hesse

Delores Hesse passed away on March 19, 2026. She was born on February 26, 1932. In March of 1951, she married William Hesse who preceded her, and together they shared a life rooted in love and faith for over 70 years. A woman of few words, she was stoic and selfless. She and Bill devoted much of their lives serving the church and community. She loved to cook and spend time with family and friends. Her proudest joy was her...

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03/13/2026

Gregory Thomas Toenjes

Gregory Thomas Toenjes passed away unexpectedly of natural causes in his home in rural Kansas on March 11th, 2026. He was 38 years old. Born on April 7th, 1987 in Wi******er, KS, he was the 11th of 12 children born to the late Thomas and Teresa (Brighoff) Toenjes. He grew up on a small farm near St. Marys, KS and loved spending time outside with his siblings, playing, swimming in the pond, building forts, exploring, calligraphy, artwork and more. He...

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03/08/2026

Joan Lucille Rezac

Mrs. Joan Lucille "JoAnn" Rezac ( née Blocker), age 94, passed away on March 7, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by her family. She had made her home in Emmett, Kansas, since 1971. Joan was born December 4, 1931, in St. Benedict, Kansas. She received her early education in Nemaha County and graduated from Hayden High School in Topeka in 1950. On April 19, 1952, she married Bernard Anthony Rezac in Topeka. Together they shared 56 years of devoted...

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03/03/2026

Elizabeth C. Treacy

Elizabeth Catherine Treacy, nee Schanne, 98, of St. Marys, died on Monday, March 2, 2026 at the St. Marys Manor surrounded by her family. Elizabeth was born to the late Joseph Maximillian & Crescentia Schanne in Germantown , Penna. She was the fourth child and is predeceased by brothers Jack Schanne, Joseph Schanne & sister Irene Gluch. She is survived by her sister Milly. Betty graduated from St. Cecilia’s Academy and worked as a secretary for the Internal Revenue Service....

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03/02/2026

Larry Dean Schmidt

Larry Dean Schmidt, born on October 28, 1955, in San Francisco, California, passed away on February 28, 2026, at the Colmery-O'Neill VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS. Larry proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the Army, demonstrating his commitment to duty and service.As a skilled carpenter, Larry dedicated many years to the construction industry, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and craftsmanship. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic and his ability to bring projects...

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02/27/2026

Glenda Ruth Bryant

Glenda Ruth Bryant passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at the age of 90. Glenda was born on May 12, 1935 in Winfield, KS the daughter of Glenn and Gladys Morgan. She was a beloved retired school teacher, known for her dedication to educating children and her enduring passion for their well-being. Amongst many other teaching positions, Glenda spent the last years of her career at Fort Riley Elementary, following an early start in a one-room schoolhouse in Winfield,...

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02/23/2026

Cynthia Higgins Cain

Cynthia “Cyndy” Ellen Higgins Cain, 76, of Topeka, Kansas, peacefully departed this life on February 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her three children. A woman of profound faith, intellect, and civic duty, Cyndy left an indelible mark on her family, friends, the state of Kansas and the countless students she mentored. Born in Wamego, Kansas, to Mark R. and Elva Lola Porter Higgins, Cyndy was the third of five daughters in a proud military family. Though they moved...

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02/18/2026

Margaret Pratt

Margaret "Peggy" (Dunn) Pratt passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, in St. Mary's, Kansas, at the age of 93. Peggy was born on October 3, 1932, in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, the daughter of Valentine and Marguerite Dunn. Margaret met her future husband, Jim, at the hospital where she worked as an X-ray tech, and they were later married on September 22, 1955 in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. A devoted wife and mother, Margaret dedicated her life...

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02/18/2026

Theodore Joseph Webber Sr.

Theodore “Ted” Joseph Webber Sr., 78, passed peacefully into eternal life, surrounded by his family and faithful friend, Frank. Born on March 29, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the first of three sons born to the late Joe and Muriel (Beuder) Webber. Shortly after his birth, the family relocated to California, settling in Hawthorne, a suburb of Los Angeles, where his parents would lovingly make their home for the rest of their lives. Ted attended Catholic grammar school in...

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02/11/2026

Charlie Koskinen

Charlie Koskinen, 61, passed unexpectedly at his home on February 9th, 2026, two days before his 62nd birthday. He was the son of Darlene and the late Toivo Koskinen, spouse of JoAnne (VanDenBussche) Koskinen, and the father of seven children. Charlie was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 11th, 1964, the sixth of nine children. He was very athletic and enjoyed anything from ice fishing to hockey to baseball. His family moved to St. Marys, Kansas in the late 1970s...

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