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Martha A. Colstrom

By Rosie Blacketer on Mon, 08/21/2017 - 16:44

Nov. 16, 1918 – Aug. 19, 2017

OSAGE CITY — Martha A. Didier Colstrom died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, at Peterson Health Care, Osage City. She was 98.

She was born Nov. 16, 1918, at Osage City, the daughter of Fernan and Emma Rouviere Didier. She was a life-long resident of the Osage City community.

She married Clarence C. Colstrom June 27, 1936. He preceded her in death on Nov. 27, 1985.

Milk – your go-to source for high quality protein

By Cheryl Mussatto on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:55

(Author – Cheryl Mussatto MS, RD, LD for Dr. David Samadi)

Growing up, your mother most likely reminded you to “drink your glass of milk.” Mothers are smart and always right. They know that one quality of milk is the fact it’s an excellent source of protein. Children require protein to grow up strong and milk is one of the best sources around.

Wanda Miles

By Rosie Blacketer on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 13:12

June 28, 1922 – Aug. 15, 2017

OSAGE CITY — Wanda Miles died Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Osage Nursing Center, Osage City. She was 95.

She was born June 28, 1922, at Jefferson City, Mo., the daughter of Ernest and Nellie Blank.

She worked as a cook for the Hilltop Nursing Home, Lyndon, and Petersons Nursing Home, Osage City. She was a member of Lyndon American Legion Auxiliary.

She married Tom Erwin. They later divorced. She married John Miles. He preceded her in death on June 23, 1992.

Overbrook fair

By Vickie Moss on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 09:22

Good weather, attendance for annual fair
OVERBROOOK – Pleasant temperatures last week helped boost attendance at the Overbrook Osage County Fair Aug. 9-12.
“We had very good attendance. The weather was perfect,” Dave Hesseltine, Overbrook fair board president, said.
The fair began Wednesday, Aug. 9, with exhibit entries and judging, as well as the annual King and Queen Crowning Ceremony. Lily Shultz was crowned 4-H Queen, and Royce Cowan was crowned 4-H King.

Aug. 17, 2017 - PDF Edition

By Vickie Moss on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 09:13

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Wilda “Marie” Hill

By Rosie Blacketer on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 07:43

Nov. 8, 1919 – Aug. 14, 2017

EMPORIA — Wilda “Marie” Hill, Melvern, died Monday, August 14, 2017, at Presbyterian Manor-Jones Health Center, Emporia. She was 97.

She was born Nov. 8, 1919, on a farm near Melvern, the daughter of Walter and Elsie Patterson White. She lived most of her life in and around Melvern until moving to a retirement facility in Emporia, in 2006.

She married Dave Hill July 16, 1938, and they were married for nearly 70 years. He passed away Feb. 24, 2008.

Billie Maxine Hamacher

By Rosie Blacketer on Mon, 08/14/2017 - 13:45

Died Aug. 4, 2017

OSAGE CITY — Billie Maxine Hamacher, Osage City, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2017. She was 85.

She was cremated. Private inurnment was in Osage City Cemetery. A memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at Grace Chapel Church, Carbondale.

Stephanie Y. Ziegler

By Rosie Blacketer on Mon, 08/14/2017 - 13:41

April 28, 1971 – Aug. 10, 2017

OVERBROOK — Stephanie Y. Ziegler, 46, Overbrook, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. She was 46.

She was born April 28, 1971, at Topeka, the daughter of James Foote and Elaine Gustin Nichols. She grew up in the Topeka/Carbondale area, graduating from Highland Park High School with the class of 1990. She took many classes from Allen County Community College and Washburn University working towards a degree in education.

Raymond Clarence Heidebrecht

By Rosie Blacketer on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 14:15

Oct. 5, 1943 – Aug. 7, 2017

OVERLAND PARK — Raymond Clarence Heidebrecht died Aug. 7, 2017, at Overland Park. He was 73.

He was born Oct. 5, 1943, at Newton. He was a U.S. Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ida; a son, George; a sister, Arlene; and a brother, Jim.

He is survived by a daughter, Susan; a son, James; two grandchildren, Kate and Alex; and many nieces and nephews. “Wildman” will be missed by his family, his community family in Melvern, and by his many friends including his best buddy, Sam.

Two local projects to air on TV

By Vickie Moss on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 10:26
McFarland

Two families built guest houses out of unusual items for a television show to air soon.

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