Thomas Lee Litke, 90 of Abilene paThomas Lee Litke, 90, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 16, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family. Tom was born on November 20, 1935, in Alta Vista, Kansas, to Thomas Benjamin and Faye (Newcomb) Litke.

Leslie Martin Johnson died June 22, 2027, in Port Angeles, WA, culminating a 13-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Leslie was born September 9, 1945, to Leonard and Harriett Johnson of Wilsey, KS.

Jacqueline “Jackie” Lee (Bosch) Ames, age 94, passed away at the Sunflower Care Home in Emporia where she was lovingly cared for until she went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 14, 2026.

Darrel Herman Nielsen, 74, of Dunlap, Kansas, passed away July 2, 2026, at the Morris County Hospital. He was born to Dale and Frances Nielsen on May 6, 1952.

Today, we celebrate Joan Rothwell’s peaceful homecoming into eternity as promised to us by the mouth of Jesus in John 3:16. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends as we wait to see her again.

Leland Wayne Viar, 83, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026. Leland was born on August 7, 1942, in Council Grove, Kansas, to Taylor Viar and Margaret (Linn) Viar.

Dr. William (Bill) Dreese, 98, died in Salina, KS on July 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Richard Ivan Grimmett, age 76, passed away on June 12, 2026 in Goddard, KS. He was born June 7, 1950 in Council Grove, KS to Olen and Esther (Collyer) Grimmett.

Gerald Earl Rankin, born January 7, 1949, went to be with Jesus on July 6, 2026. Gerald was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Gerald Paul Rankin and Gloria Ann Rupp., the eldest of five children.

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Rose Marie Shrout, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. Rose peacefully departed this life on July 1, 2026. Born on September 13, 1936, in Independence Community, Doniphan County, Kansas, Rose was the cherished daughter of Carl Lutz Sr, and Marie Deichen Lutz, and the youngest of six children all of whom preceded her in death.