Stephen “Steve” M. Lee, 77, died on June 1, 2025, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 24, 1948, in Council Grove to John and Rose (Wodke) Lee.

Jerry Gale Kraus, 80, of Ottawa, Kansas died Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.

Stephen “Steve” M. Lee, 77, died on June 1, 2025, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 24, 1948, in Council Grove to John and Rose (Wodke) Lee.

6-4-1941 to 6-5-2022 Though your smile is gone forever And your hand we cannot touch We have so many memories Of the one we loved so much. God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts. We miss you, Connie, Rick, Brad, Laurie and families

George William Shellenberger, a man of remarkable intellect, compassion, and dedication, passed away on May 18, 2025, at Diversicare of Council Grove, Kansas, just one week shy of his 86th birthday. Born on May 26, 1939, in the family home on his grandparents’ ranch in Agnes City Township, Lyon County, Kansas, George was the beloved son of Virgil R. Shellenberger Sr. and F. Rose Leffler Shellenberger. His grandparents had purchased the ranch in 1903, and George’s parents acquired the original section in 1931, continuing the legacy of stewardship and care for the land.

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.