Obituaries

Floyd Arnold “Hayseed” Leeds

Floyd Arnold Leeds, known affectionately by many names throughout his life, was born on October 30, 1942, to Marion and Dora Kuddes Leeds of Strong City, Kansas, at the Stubenhofer home. He grew up on the family farm just east of Council Grove, where he learned the values of hard work, faith, and family that guided him throughout his life.

Cindy Lynn Krisman

Cindy Lynn Krisman

Cindy Lynn Krisman, 67, of Emporia, Kansas, passed away on October 5, 2025, after a long and hard fight with Glioblastoma. She was born December 24, 1957, in Council Grove, Kansas, to Frank “Popeye” and Eleanor Phillips.

Carolyn Mae Wilson

Carolyn Mae Wilson

Carolyn Mae Wilson (Taylor) was born on November 23, 1940, and raised in Council Grove. She married her high school sweetheart, James Bryan Wilson, on June 8, 1958. Together they raised 4 children. Carolyn built her life around her family. She enjoyed their routine Sunday dinners until her final days. She built a career as a real estate agent, owning Carolyn Wilson Real Estate. She then joined the family business and became the office manager of Wilson Sales Inc.

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