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Albert L. Callaway

Albert L. Callaway

Mar 6, 2023

Albert L. Callaway, age 76, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.  He was born on December 19, 1946 in Concordia, KS, to Emmett H. & Marguerite B. (Abbott) Callaway.

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Maxine E. Girard

Maxine E. Girard

Mar 3, 2023

Maxine E. Girard, age 90, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Sunset Home, Concordia, Kansas on Friday, March 3, 2023.  She was born on January 17, 1933 in Clifton, Kansas to Leo and Flossie (Zimmer) Esslinger.

She graduated from Clifton High School in 1951.

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Sr. Clarene Kennedy

Sr. Clarene Kennedy

Mar 3, 2023

Sister Clarene Kennedy died Friday, March 03, 2023, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.  She was 80 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 32 years.  She was born in McCook, NE, on June 27, 1942, to James and Luetta Marie Meyers Kennedy, the fourth of four children, and was baptized Clarene Marie.  She entered...

Meredith (Wayne) Swenson

Meredith (Wayne) Swenson

Mar 2, 2023

Meredith (Wayne) Swenson, 70, made his journey to heaven on March 2, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Wayne was an active member in his church, an avid fisherman and hunter, bicyclist, bird watcher, and a dedicated family man.  He especially loved nature, wildlife, and fishing with his grandsons.  His love for Jesus...

Beverly J. Caron

Beverly J. Caron

Feb 25, 2023

Beverly J. Caron, age 71, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde, KS.  She was born on September 19, 1951 in Clay Center, KS to Elmer & Mary J. (Van Scoyoc) Odgers.

She graduated from Hanover High School in 1969 and then Cloud County...

Billie Jean Rowland

Billie Jean Rowland

Feb 23, 2023

Billie Jean Rowland, age 85, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Marquis Place, Concordia, KS.  She was born on September 3, 1937 in Dawson, NE to Carl & Sadie (Schuler) Miller.

She grew up and attended schools in NE.  She married Pete E. Rowland, Jr. on February 19, 1977 in Junction...

Joseph L. Jaster

Joseph L. Jaster

Feb 22, 2023

Joseph Leo Jaster, 95 of Concordia, Kansas passed away Wednesday February 22, 2023 at North Central Kansas Medical Center. He was born June 1, 1927 in Leavenworth, Kansas the son of Otto C.  and Lillian (Wahler) Jaster. He was the youngest of five and the last remaining member of his family, preceded by his siblings Clarence, Gertrude,...

Martha J. Souchek

Martha J. Souchek

Feb 18, 2023

Martha J. Souchek, age 92, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at her home in Concordia, Kansas. Martha was born on September 24, 1930, in Beloit, Kansas to Loren R.  and Olive L. (Fedde) Dawdy. She graduated from Jewell High School and Brown Mackie College, Salina, Kansas. On September 17, 1950, she married Fred L. Souchek...

Keith E. Christensen

Keith E. Christensen

Feb 17, 2023

Keith Elmore Christensen, (75), formerly of Concordia, KS passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at the North Central Kansas Medical Center, Concordia, Ks. He was born on May 10, 1947 in Concordia, Kansas to Rufus E. & Mildred L. (Huber) Christensen.

Keith graduated from Concordia High School in 1965 and went on...

Gene Kindel

Gene Kindel

Feb 14, 2023

Gene Kindel, age 73, of Aurora, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.  Gene was born on April 14, 1949 in Concordia, Kansas to William "Bill" and Bernadine (Cote) Kindel.

He married Kathleen May on June 14, 1969 in Concordia, Kansas.

Gene was...

William "Bill" T. Erhardt

William "Bill" T. Erhardt

Feb 13, 2023

William "Bill" T. Erhardt, age 91, Concordia, KS, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center, Salina, KS.  He was born on July 13, 1931 in Concordia, KS to Louis S. "Butch" & Mable (Paillette) Erhardt.

Bill was a life long Concordian. After attending Concordia schools,  Bill worked construction jobs early...

Janet Lee Ransopher Graber

Janet Lee Ransopher Graber

Feb 12, 2023

Janet Lee Ransopher Graber

July 10th 1945- February 12th 2023.

Janet passed away early morning of February 12th, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Her parents were Bill and Virginia Ransopher of Clyde, Kansas.

Janet graduated from  Clyde Kansas High School in 1962 and she  attended...

Paul Dean Elsey

Paul Dean Elsey

Feb 10, 2023

Paul Dean Elsey, 87 of Glenwood, Iowa formerly of Concordia, Kansas passed away February 10, 2023. He was born June 9, 1935 in Meredith, Kansas to Kenneth Eugene and Adalia Teresa (Richard) Elsey. He was raised in Kansas along with his four siblings. He faithfully served his country in the Army during the Cuban Crisis from 1957-1959....

Robert "Bob" D. Swanson

Robert "Bob" D. Swanson

Feb 10, 2023

Robert D. Swanson, age 62, Concordia, KS, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at North Central Kansas Medical Center, Concordia, KS.  He was born on March 5, 1960 in Concordia, KS to Richard D. & Berneda M. (Roberts) Swanson

Bob attended school in Concordia and later NCK Tech in Beloit for brick...

Paul A. Olson

Paul A. Olson

Feb 6, 2023

Paul A. Olson, age 62, left this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 6, 2023 at his home in Concordia, Kansas.  He was born on April 13, 1960 in Salina, KS to Dale Chester & Martha Jane (Hoard) Olson.

Paul graduated from Miltonvale High School in 1978 and...

Rita M. Larsen

Rita M. Larsen

Feb 4, 2023

Rita Marie Larsen, age 98, of Concordia, left this earthly life on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Sunset Nursing Home, Concordia, Kansas, surrounded by her family.

She was born on February 12, 1924 at home on the farm in Center Township to Martin and Mary (Grimm)Flynn.

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Steven S. Collette

Steven S. Collette

Jan 27, 2023

Steven S. Collette, age 39, Salina, KS, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 in Lindsborg, KS.  He was born on January 23, 1984 in Hays, KS to Brian E. & Sheila S. (Mendenhall) Collette.

Steven graduated from Salina Central High School in 2002.  He worked maintenance jobs throughout his life at DesignPlast,...

John R. Hansen

John R. Hansen

Jan 26, 2023

John R. Hansen, age 60, entered into rest on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at the Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde, Kansas.  He was born on July 3, 1962 in Concordia, Kansas to Merrill and Charlene (Rich) Hansen.

He was a 1980 graduate of Concordia High School.  John served in the US Army Reserve...

Nina M. Reps

Nina M. Reps

Jan 24, 2023

Nina May Ellen Reps (ne. Macri) passed away unexpectedly January 24, 2023, at NCK Medical Center, Concordia, Kansas.

Nina was born on April 9, 1938, in Flushing, NY to James W. and Jennie (Spinella) Macri. Shortly afterwards the family moved to Mexico where Nina attended primary school then secondary school in Venezuela then...

Pamela Sue (Martin) Redd

Pamela Sue (Martin) Redd

Jan 22, 2023

Pamela (Martin) Redd, age 44, entered into rest on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis, Kansas.  She was born on July 21, 1978 to Darrel Lynn and Betty Jean (Conn) Martin, Sr.

Pamela attended Concordia Schools while growing up in the Concordia Community.

She...

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