William Miller Dickson passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas. He was born August 3, 1934, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of John A. and Melissa Miller Dickson. He grew up in the Miller community and graduated from Miller Rural High School. In 1956, he graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Animal Science. After graduation, William spent three years in the United States Air Force flying as a navigator on a KC 97 refueling aircraft, refueling B 47’s and B 52’s aircraft in the air.

Donna C. Brooks Doyle Oct 9, 1952 – July 15, 2025 and “Bill” Wiford A. Doyle Nov. 26, 1943 – Sept. 4, 2024 Saturday, April 11 • 10 a.m., at Wilsey Cemetery, Wilsey, KS (Bring Lawn Chairs) Following the service friends and family will meet at Lull Meadows, north of Council Grove, KS 1134 K-177 (Bring Lawn Chairs).

Audrey Leah (Hager) Moran, 68, died on March 15, 2026, at her home in Rangely, Colorado. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on April 14, 1957, the 1st child of Dickey Dale Hager and Martha Elaine (Dains) Hager.

Betty L. Allen, of Sedgwick Plaza, Wichita, KS passed away peacefully in her sleep, March 29, 2026 at 85 years young under the care of hospice and assisted living compassionate care.

Joyce Jane Sellin passed away on March 21, 2026, at Diversicare in Council Grove. She was born on February 13, 1940, in Herington, Kansas, to Mary Helbach and Walter Carl Sellin.

Wiletta Kay Lewis, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at the age of 59.

May 22, 1939 — March 8, 2026 Helen Janice Briggs passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 8, 2026. She had recently suffered a severe stroke and was transferred to the University of Kansas Medical Center for treatment. Due to the extent of the stroke, Helen was placed on hospice care and later resided at Diversicare Nursing Home in Council Grove, Kansas, where she received compassionate and loving care until her passing.

On March 15, 2026, Richard Lee Schwerdtfeger (Rick), Council Grove, KS, peacefully passed from this world and into Heaven to worship at the feet of Our Awesome God. Rick was born in El Dorado, KS on May 1,1951, to Albert and Velma Schwerdtfeger who preceded him in death. Rick is survived by his siblings, Sam Schwerdtfeger (Nina) Andover, KS; Edie Pennington Ellsworth, KS; Carol Frazee (Ralph) Ulysses, KS; Jody Eves (Greg) Salina, KS; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members. He was preceded in death by brother-in-law, Rene Pennington. Rick is also survived by his wife Debra (Debi), his children and grandchildren. Rick and Debi (Kreger) were married in Ulysses, KS in April 1971. They were blessed with two children, Angela Schwerdtfeger, Council Grove, KS; Bryan Schwerdtfeger (Sara), Emporia, KS; and two grandchildren Elizabeth Schwerdtfeger (Tommy Secord Jr.) and Maxwell Schwerdtfeger. His family brought him much joy and happiness.

Michael “Mike” Herbert Callison, 65, Kansas City, formerly of Council Grove, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026.

Carolyn (Judd) Felton was born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 4, 1946, to Charlie and Helen Judd. They moved to California, where she grew up and graduated from Carlmont High School in Belmont. She then graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor’s degree in social studies and later earned additional teaching and education credentials.