Donald “Donnie” Leroy Nelson, 89, of Marquette, KS, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Bethany Home, Lindsborg. Donnie was born on August 28, 1936, in Lyons, Kansas, the son of Ely E.

Wodke, age 73, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2026. Born in Lawrence, Kansas, Mick lived a life enriched by his love for family and friends. He will be fondly remembered for his kindness, passion for music, and exceptional talent on the guitar.

Darla Rae (Cahoone) Weiss, 63, died August 3, 2026, at Morris County Hospital, Council Grove. She was born January 25, 1963, in Wichita, to Zelma Maxine (Livesay) Cahoone and Howard Allen Cahoone.

Katherine Bell Bishoff Otte, the second daughter of Augustus Richard Bishoff and Vida Mary Strange Bishoff was born on July 23, 1928, at Lake City, Kansas. They moved to rural Chase County in the fall of 1929.

Jeffrey Lane McDiffett, 75, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 25, 2026. He was an amazing father, “Papa,” brother, friend, and neighbor.

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.