Vera Mae Budd, age 94, passed away Sept. 12, 2025, at Diversicare of Council Grove. She was born on January 5, 1931, in Alta Vista, Kansas and raised in the Chalk area.

John Conrad Hertlein was born in rural Wilsey on December 25, 1938, to Ray and Lucy (Greer) Hertlein. His cousin (Eleanor Hertlein Philips Muller) often said he caused the Hertlein family Christmas dinner to be late—since they couldn’t eat without Aunt Mildred, who helped welcome him into the world.

John Hertlein, Emporia, passed away September 11, 2025.

Mary Yvonne Matthews, 88, of Overland Park, passed away peacefully on August 15th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She lived a life filled with love, kindness, and laughter. Her home was always neat, tidy, and lovely decorated - especially with her beloved collection of chickens.

Mary Yvonne Matthews, 88, of Overland Park, passed away peacefully on August 15th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She lived a life filled with love, kindness, and laughter. Her home was always neat, tidy, and lovely decorated - especially with her beloved collection of chickens.

Brody Mitchell Wingert passed away August 27, 2025. He was born May 5, 2009, in Las Vegas, NV.

A memorial service for Lola Phillips will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 1, at the First Congregational Church. Lola passed away August 4, 2025 at Morris County Hospital.

Graveside memorial services for Rex Dean Thomas who passed away on August 1, 2025, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Comiskey Cemetery, Council Grove.

Michael William Tischhauser age 68 passed away peacefully at home in Council Grove August 5, 2025. Born September 11, 1956 son of Wilmer Christian Tischhauser, Wilsey and Verna Marie White, White City.

Hal Scott McAtee, age 74, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025.