It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kurtis Talon Glessner, 39, of Alta Vista. Kurtis was born on December 24, 1985, to Grant L. Glessner and Regina Tyler. He grew up heavily involved in sports and 4-H, where his love for ranching and farming grew. Kurtis followed in his father's footsteps and made his liv - ing on the family farm. He married his soulmate, Kimberly Settgast, on June 25, 2011. Kurtis was a loving and devoted husband and father of five.

William “Bill” George Clark, 82 years of age, rural Alta Vista left this world on Monday, May 19th, in his home surrounded by his daughter and wife.

Robert (Bob) LeRoy Clark was born on June 8, 1950, at Newman Hospital in Emporia, KS. He was the second oldest of eight siblings. Jerry Clark of Eureka and Linda Galbreath of Michigan are the only two remaining.

Anna Mae Robidou, 95 of Dwight, entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. She was the firstborn daughter of John and Hildreth (Grove) Massey on Tuesday, January 7, 1930, in Chaulk, KS.

George Shellenberger, 85, Council Grove, passed away May 18. Services are pending with Sawyer Funeral Chapel. - Bill Clark, 82, Alta Vista, passed away May 19. Sawyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

A memorial service for Garland Richardson will be held at Council Grove United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 31, with a visitation at 10:30 a.m. and service at 11:00 a.m.

Betty Lou Nigh

A memorial service for Phyllis Metzger will be held at Lull Meadows on Saturday, May 17, at 1 p.m.

Phyllis passed away January 8, 2025 at the age of 91.

Marlene Marie Moulds, 71 of Forks Twp., PA passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born June 8, 1953 in Council Grove, KS, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Margaret (Swisher) Shubert.

Larry Kent Larsen, 74, of Peabody was born on June 19, 1950 to Don and Jacquie Larsen in Marion, KS. Larry lost his life on May 6 after a brave 2 day fight as a result of a tragic accident.