Piper Funeral Home

Leroy E. Romine, a respected tire builder at Goodyear Tire in Topeka for nearly 35 years, passed away on April 18, 2024. To read the full obituary or to leave a message for the family online, visit www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Victoria "Vicki" A. Vande Velde, departed from this world on April 13, 2024, in Topeka, KS. To read the full obituary or to leave a message for the family online, visit www.piperfuneralhome.com.

David J. Schleif, age 51, of Belvue, Kansas, lost his battle with cancer on April 12, 2024. To read the full obituary or to leave a message of condolence for his family online, please visit the funeral home website at www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Joyce Marie Brennan passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, in Rossville. To read the full obituary, please visit www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Phillip C. Wendland, 97, died on Friday, March 22, 2024, in Topeka KS. To read the full obituary or to leave a special message of condolence for the family, please visit the funeral home website at www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Delores A. Porter, 85, of Mayetta, died on March 8, 2024 at her home. Delores' wishes were to be cremated and her remains will be buried in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys at a later date. To read the full obituary or to leave a condolence message for the family online, please visit www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Kathy Ann Page, 67, died on Sunday, March 3 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. To read the full obituary or to leave a message for the family online, visit www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Walter Emile Kollin, 90, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at his home in Harahan, LA. Walter laid in state at Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St. in St. Mary's from 1:00 - 4:00 pm, on Friday, February 23. Rosary was prayed at 5:20 pm at Immaculata Catholic Church. A sung requiem Mass was offered at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, February 24 at the Immaculata with interment following in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Mary's. Memorial contributions in Walter's memory can be made to the Immaculata Church. To read the full obituary or to leave a message for the family online, please visit www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Laird Leslie French passed away Thursday February8, 2024 at his home. Funeral service were be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 12, 2024, at Piper Funeral Home. Burial with Military Honors was in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contribution may be made to Jimmie Lillard Post No.31 of the American Legion and sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To read a full obituary go to www.piperfuneralhome.com

Nancy Kay Rogers, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. A family visitation will be at 1:30 pm, Monday, February 12 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Graveside funeral services and burial will follow at 2:30 pm at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys High School Alumni Association and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys KS 66536. To read a full obituary go to www.piperpfuneralhome

Henry Raymond "Hank" DeVader 96, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys, Hank will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until the 7:00 P.M. Rosary Friday, January 5, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or Elara Caring Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Mitchell (Mick) Wayne Holz, Born May 31st 1946, the first born son of Paul Gene Holz and Mary Elizabeth (Edwards) Holz, passed away Sunday, December 31st 2023 in Topeka, Kansas. Mick attended St. Mary's Public Schools and was a member of the St. Mary's Methodist Church. In his teenage years Mick worked on farms and ranches doing various jobs. After high school, Mick joined the Kansas National Guard, serving with the 69th Infantry Brigade. He served 2 years active duty during the Vietnam War. He was proud to serve his country and proud to be a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Mick retired from the State of Kansas in 2008 after 42 years. He was first a heavy equipment operator and later a heavy...

Rita Jean Muckenthaler was born on August 3,1933, in Wamego, Kansas to Margaret and Theodore Straub. Rita graduated from Wamego High School in 1950. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Kansas State University and a Master of Science from Washburn University both in education. In 1952, she married Cloyes (Duke) Winsor. They had two sons, Chuck and Alan. Duke was killed in a car accident. Later, she married Richard Simecka, they had one daughter, Lori. After a ten year marriage they divorced. In 1977, she married Marvin Muckenthaler, he preceded her in death. Rita taught school in Holton, Havensville, Onaga, Royal Valley, and USD 321. She worked after retirement for the...

Walter J. Flach, 93, passed away early Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Valley Vista Good Samaritan Society in Wamego. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11: 00 A.M. Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newbury. The family will receive friends from 9:30 A.M. until the 10:30 A.M. followed by a rosary at the church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Newbury. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To read a full obituary or to leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Alan J. Foster, aged 58, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville, with burial in the Foster Family Cemetery, Topeka. Alan will lie in state on Monday, January 1, 2024, at the church, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 until the 7:00 P.M. Rosary. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville Community Library, or Rock Springs 4-H Center and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To read a full obituary or leave online condolences,...

Alan J. Foster, aged 58, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville, with burial in the Foster Family Cemetery, Topeka. Alan will lie in state on Monday, January 1, 2024, at the church, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 until the 7:00 P.M. Rosary. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville Community Library, or Rock Springs 4-H Center and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To read a full obituary or leave online condolences,...

Virginia A. "Ginny" Doty, 79, passed away at her St. Marys home on Monday, November 27, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Ginny will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys High School Library, as Ginny was an avid reader, or to Phoenix Home Care and Hospice, and sent in care of the funeral home. To read a full obituary or to leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com

Joseph Achille DeDonder, 77, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, in Topeka. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Joe will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until the 7:00 P.M. Rosary Friday, November 24, 2023, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Church or the St. Marys Food Pantry and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS. 66536. To read a full obituary or leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Fred W. Goodson 92, of St. Marys, KS, passed away at his home on Thursday November 9, 2023. Visitation Friday November 17, 2023, 2-4:30pm, Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys, KS., followed by rosary, 5:15 pm at Immaculata Church, St Marys, KS. Requiem Mass for Fred W. Goodson at the Immaculata Church, St Marys, KS., 9:00am, Saturday November 18, 2023. Burial following at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, St Marys, KS. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Immaculata Church St. Marys, KS or Right to Life of Kansas, Wichita, and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys, KS.

Fred W. Goodson 92, of St. Marys, KS, passed away at home Thursday November 9, 2023. Fred was born September 4, 1931, Kansas City, MO., son of Estel Floyd and Alleane (Baucom) Goodson. Fred served in the United States Air Force 1948-1955. He was a member of Immaculata Church in St. Marys, KS. Fred established St. Mary's Insurance Agency in 1986 and continued to serve his clients until well after his 90th birthday. Over his 50 plus years within the insurance industry he received many sales awards and said his greatest reward was providing a living for his wife and eleven children in a business that is truly a service to others. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 67 years, Patricia,...

Kim Elaine Senior was born on September 22, 1957 in Cortez, CO, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James and Elva Godfrey. She died on September 2, 2023 in Wichita, KS. Her father was a chemical engineer for a major oil service company and he spent his career overseas. As she grew up she lived in Lybia, Nigeria, Venezuela, Holland, England, Iran, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. After graduating from high school in Tehran, Iran she returned to her home state of Kansas, where her family went back five generations on a farm in Cowley County. She studied at the University of Kansas where she met her husband, Andrew, in 1976. They were married on October 13, 1977 and had three children: Anthony, Peter, and Lucy....