Mildred E. Lehmkuhl Hermesch, 97, of Seneca, died on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Crestview Nursing and Residential Living in Seneca, where she had been a resident since January 29, 2015. Mildred was born on June 5, 1923 to Joseph B. and Gertrude Waller Lehmkuhl on a farm near Kelly. Mildred married Bernard "Ben" Hermesch on September 24, 1941 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Fidelity. Besides her husband, Ben, Mildred was preceded in death her son, Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Hermesch on August 9, 1957; three brothers, Kenneth, Donald and Elmer Lehmkuhl; and three sisters, Virginia Wilhelm, Delores Haler and Jane Gay. She is survived by her daughter Betty (Jerry) Banaka of Manhattan....

Cleta Mae Haverkamp passed away on December 8, 2020. Cleta Mae was born April 12, 1933 to Lawrence & Cora Stallbaumer Hammes. She grew up on a farm outside of Baileyville, KS the oldest daughter of 11 brothers & sisters. On July 22, 1953, Cleta Mae married Remi Haverkamp. Cleta is survived by her husband, Remi and her children: Brenda, Randy, Steve, Joyce, Janel and Stacy. Cleta will lie in state at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca on Thursday, December 10, 2020. The family will not be present and masks will be required. A rosary will be prayed at 10:30 AM on Friday, December 11, 2020, prior to the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St Peter & Paul Catholic Church in...

Charles H. "Charlie" Heideman, 90, of Topeka, Kansas died Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at the Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, where he was admitted due to complications of Covid-19. Charlie was born on March 7, 1930 to Henry F. and Catherine C. Henry Heideman in Axtell, Kansas. Charlie was a avid bowler and was very proud to have bowled a 300 game. He was still actively bowling and within the last month he had bowled a 600 series. Charlie served in the U.S. Army and spent time in Korea during the war. After his military service, Charlie went to work for Goodyear in Topeka and retired after 40 of service to the company and retired in 1995. On weekend Charlie would return to the family...

Rick Honeyman,70, died peacefully at his home on August 6, 2020. Rick owned Honeyman Ford & Mercury in Seneca, since 1979. Survivors are his wife, Linda; children, Ryan (Nikki) Honeyman, Seneca and Haley (Sam) Gish, Topeka; mother, Rosie Honeyman, Seneca; and siblings, Gary (Diann) Honeyman, Laramie, WY, Terry (Meryce) Honeyman, Topeka, Janet (Roger McCollister) Honeyman, Lawrence, Diane (Lloyd) Brandenburg, Topeka, Jeanne Thomsen, Lawrence and Lori (Mark) Koepsel, Topeka. A Rosary will be prayed Thursday, August 13th at 7 PM at Lauer Funeral Home, with family present from 6-8 PM. The Funeral will be Friday, August 14th at 7 PM at St Bede's Cemetery, Kelly, Kansas. To express your...

Marie "Gudenkauf" Cleland, 84, of Seneca, Kansas, died June 11, 2020 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca. Marie was married to Shirley Cleland and he died on January 3, 2015. She is survived by her children Charles Cleland and Shirley Schraad both of Seneca. Brother and sisters. Gene Gudenkauf, Maxine Koehler, Joann Mitchell, Vivian Martin, Betty Hermesch, Janell Niehues Rosaries will be prayed at 2 PM Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Monday, June 15, 2020 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Lauer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To express your sympathy and for more...

Mary Faith Dalinghaus, 92, of Seneca, went to her heavenly home, Sunday, April 20. She was born January 23, 1928, at Baileyville, Kansas, the daughter of Josephine (Fangman) and Frank Kohake. She married Bernard Joseph Dalinghaus on October 27, 1948 at Sacred Heart Church in Baileyville. The couple celebrated 40 years marriage before his death in 1989. To this union were born 3 children, Karen (Carol Leo) Heiman, Janet (Melvin) Heiman, and Joseph (Marty) Dalinghaus. She was preceded in death by her husband, her siblings, Rita (Vincent) Wietharn, Helene (Aloysius) Dalinghaus, and Giles Kohake. In addition to her children, Mary is survived by 10 grandchildren, and 26 great...

Kenneth Charles Stallbaumer, 92 of Seneca, died on Thursday, April 9, 2020 in Seneca. Survivors are his children, Carol (Marvin) Rilinger of Waynesboro, Virginia, Gerald (Janet) Stallbaumer of Seneca, John (Vicki) Stallbaumer of Ozawkie, Kansas, Randall (Susan) Stallbaumer of Seneca and Lynn (Teresa) Stallbaumer of Sabetha; his siblings, Gervase Stallbaumer, Mary Ann Rottinghaus, Merlin Stallbaumer; 19 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Due to the critical situation our country is in, please remember the families during this difficult time and consider sending a card of condolence or posting on our website. Kenneth will lie in state on Easter Sunday for public viewing and to...

Clara Irene Krogman, 95, of Baileyville, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Life Care Center of Seneca. On May 4, 1949, she married Leonard Krogman at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Baileyville. Leonard passed away on May 1, 2014. Clara is survived by her daughter, Janice (Carl) Koch of Axtell; three grandsons: Jason, Kevin, and Kyle Koch, all of the Kansas City area; one granddaughter, Brie Krogman, of Eagle Point, Oregon, and seven great- grandchildren. Preceding her in death besides her husband, Leonard, were her sons: Jimmy at the age of 3 in 1953, and Bill at the age of 43 in 2006 A rosary will be prayed at 2 PM Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Lauer Funeral Home in...

Alma J. Holthaus, 98, Kelly, KS died February 19, 2020. Alma married Fred G. Holthaus on April 15, 1947. He passed away October 22, 1998. Survivors include her sons, Leonard "Len" (Debi) Holthaus, Lee's Summit, Missouri, Steve (Cheryl) Holthaus, Seneca, Clarence Holthaus, Centralia; daughters, Marlene (Dennis) Handke, and Alda (Jeff) LaCrone, both of Topeka, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Rosaries will be prayed at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca, KS at 2 and 7 PM on February 21, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 10:30 PM at St. Bede's Catholic Church in Kelly. Memorials may be given...

Rose C. Kramer, 97, of Seneca, Kansas, died on February 15, 2020. Survivors are Jeanette Althouse of Saronville, NE, Ken Kramer of Goff, Mary Ann Kramer of Topeka, Elsie Eisenbarth of Topeka, Marvin Kramer of Marysville, Clete Kramer of Seneca. 17 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Rosaries: 2 & 7 PM on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Funeral Mass: 11AM Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com.

Adrian H. Rottinghaus, 91, of Baileyville, Kansas died on February 12, 2020. Adrian was born March 4,1928, the oldest child of Tony and Nora (Olberding) Rottinghaus. On June 7, 1960 he married Mary Ann Stallbaumer at St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Benedict, Kansas. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Ann; children , Alan (Brenda Fagan)Rottinghaus of Chicago Brenda (Steve ) Smyth of Lenexa, Tim (Jane Mathewson) Rottinghaus of Baileyville, Dan (Emilie Quaison) Rottinghaus of Parkville, Missouri; and ten grandchildren, Patty Rottinghaus, Chris (Sarah Macke) Rottinghaus, Lauren Rottinghaus, Nicole (Troy) Beal, Connor Rottinghaus, Dustin Rottinghaus, Collin Rottinghaus, Carson...

Diane A. (Rethman) Mulryan, 74, of Seneca, Kansas, died on February 5, 2020. Survivors are husband, John; sons, Robert of Eudora and Michael of Haysville; and sisters, Rosetta Umscheid of Flush and Roberta Lierz of Sabetha. Rosaries: 2 & 7 PM on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Funeral Mass: 11AM Monday, February 10, 2020 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com.

Mary Frances Wells, 84, of Centralia died on January 16, 2020, at her home. Rosaries will be prayed at 2 & 7 PM Monday, January 20, 2020, at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 AM Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at St. Patrick's Church in Corning. Memorials are for COINS for a Cause, Panther Booster Club and or Step Foundation for Centralia Causes sent in Care of the family. To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com .

Geraldine "Gerry" (Steinlage) Kramer, 85, died November 27, 2019 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital, Seneca. Gerry was born May 16, 1934 on a farm south of Kelly, KS the sixth child of Ferdinand and Dora (Haverkamp) Steinlage. She married Daniel Kramer at St. Bede's Church in Kelly on August 21, 1956. Gerry is survived by her six children and their spouses: Karen (Tom) Niehues, Linda (Mike) Schmitz, Julie (Rod) Suther, Brenda Kramer, Rick (Kris) Kramer, and Lori (Dave) Sudbeck, 18 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren (with two on the way), sister Melita Bodensteiner, brothers Norbert Steinlage and Elton Steinlage. Gerry was preceded in death by her husband, Danny, her...

Lorestine Schmelzle, 86, of Seneca, Kansas, died Sunday, November 10, 2019, at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca. Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 AM Thursday at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Seneca. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A Visitation will be held an hour prior to the funeral mass. Lauer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com .

Richard M. Haugsness, 75 of Seneca, passed away on August 18, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; children: Clarissa Davidow, Anna Feldt, Robert Haugsness, Mary Crabtree, Gerald Haugsness and Monica Coverdale; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. View information regarding services at www.lauerfuneralhome.com.

Dorothy Agnes (Eisenbarth) Henry, 90, of Goff, died on August 15, 2019. On November 9, 1950 she married, Donald Henry at St Patrick's Catholic Church, Corning, Kansas. Dorothy is survived by her children, Tim (Deb) Henry of Goff, Alice (Randy) Tanking of Wetmore, Marlene (Matt) Wagoner of Salina, Joan (Fred) Hirsch of Abilene, and Craig (Pam) Henry of Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Her brother Lou (Nadine) Eisenbarth of Topeka, 23 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, many, many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her dear, husband of 62 years Don, her siblings Margaret Vondenkamp, Lawrence Sr., Cyril, Norbert, John, and a granddaughter, Katie Wagoner. A Rosary will be...

Karen A. Henry, 78, of Seneca, died on Monday, August 12, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. On August 1, 1959 Karen married Daniel Henry. She is survived by her husband, Dan; and her children, Mike, Doug, Rick, Lori, Pat, Allen, Fred and Jolene. Rosaries: 2 and 7 P.M., Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial: 2 P.M. Friday, August 16th at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Memorials: Sts. Peter and Paul School and/or COINS for a Cause. To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com .

Edith K. Moyer Ketter, 83, of Sabetha died on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at her home in Sabetha surrounded by her family. Edith was born on December 28, 1935 in Corning, Kansas, the daughter of Eugene and Katherine Weller Moyer. She attended White Hall School, a country schoolhouse near Corning. She went there until it closed. She then attended Centralia schools. Edith graduated from Centralia High School in 1953. She then attended Central Business College in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated in 1954. Edith worked from 1954 to 1957 for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Topeka, in the Directory Sales Department. On April 27, 1957 Edith married Gerard P. Ketter at St. James Catholic...

Wayne Francis Henry, 63, of Holton, dIed, Sunday, July 14, 2019, in Holton. On September 13, 1986, Wayne married Brenda Potter. Wayne is survived by his wife Brenda; his five children, Jasmine Viera of Atlanta, Georgia, Torrey Henry of Holton, Alicia Spalding of Holton, Alyssa Henry of Augusta, Kansas and Justus Henry of Wetmore; A rosary will be prayed at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 7 P.M.. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 A.M. on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at St. James Catholic Church in Wetmore. To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com .

Raymond E. Rilinger, 94, of Seneca, died on Monday, June 24, 2019 He is survived by his sons, Gerald of Sabetha, Donald of Topeka, Glenn of Roseville, CA, Kenny of Lakin, KS, Ted of Auburn, KS and Bobby of Kansas City, MO; daughters, Nancy Reinecke of Berryton, KS, Linda Osterhaus of Seneca, Judy Hall of Smith Center, KS and Sue Rhoads of Seneca; a brother, Emmett Rilinger of Parker, Colorado; and sisters, Sr. Dorothy Marie Rilinger and Sr. Jean Marian Rilinger, both of Sister of Charity of Leavenworth, Kansas and Anna Marie Ruefer of Davenport, Iowa. Rosaries: 2 & 7 PM on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial: 10 A.M. on Friday, June 28,...