Obituaries

Eileen A. Neuman (1948-2020)  Eileen A. Neuman, 72, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2020 at her home in Ellsworth. She was born May 17, 1948 in Hutchinson, Kan. to Robert and Marguerite (Clark) Misner. Eileen served in the United States Army and married Paul Neuman in Fort Huachuca, Ariz. on Oct.

Elizabeth “Betty” T. Janousek, 94, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 in Ellsworth. She was born Jan. 28, 1926 in Lincoln County to Joseph and Anna (Dolezal) Vasko.   Betty married Robert “Bob” J. Janousek on Sept. 9, 1952 in Lyons, Kan.

  Ione Marie Nelson, 87, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in her daughter’s home and in the same room in which Marquette’s midwife delivered her on Jan. 20, 1933. She was the youngest of three children born to Chester and Verna Lindstrom. As the only girl, she was known by her family as “Sis.

Nancy L. (Bates) Thornburgh, 98, passed away Oct. 12, 2020 at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home in Little River. Nancy was born southeast of Kanopolis, Kan. to Lyndon D. And Florence (Cadwell) Bates June 28, 1922. She graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1940 and married William D. Thornburgh Sept.

Gene Curtis Meitler, 71, of rural Lucas was taken by angels to heaven for his final journey Oct. 2, 2020. He was born in Lucas, Kan. to Armin andNonna Meitler, Gene was baptized and confirmed in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Sylvan Grove.

Charlie E. Thrush (Sgt. Charlie, 57) tragically passed away on Oct. 5, 2020 in rural Lincoln County. He was a patriotic man that served our country in the Army 22 years. Our country/military meant the world to him, duty and honor. Charlie lived a good life.

Anna Lee (Thill) Habiger, 97, passed away peacefully Oct. 10, 2020, at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood. She was born at Dubuque on Oct. 20, 1922, to Frank and Mary (Weber) Thill. Both her parents died before she was seven years old, and she was raised by her uncle and aunt, Nick J. and Mary Weber.

Carolyn Mae Donecker, 85, passed away Oct. 7, 2020, at Country Living of Lyons.  She was born May 16, 1935, in rural Claflin, to Herman Walter and Emma Christine (Schlessiger) Drews.  Carolyn received her nursing degree from Dominican School of Nursing.  She married Donald Harry Donecker Oct.

Glenn Carl Radenberg, 96, died Oct. 4, 2020 at Country Place Senior Living, Hoisington. Glenn was born Feb. 18, 1924 on the farm north of Claflin, Kan., the son of Carl Ernest and Lulu Anna (Grossardt) Radenberg. Glenn was the valedictorian of the Claflin High School Class of 1942.

Joan Novotny, 78, of Bushton, passed away Oct. 2, 2020 at Hospice House of Hutchinson. She was born Aug. 31, 1942 in Lincoln, Kan., the daughter of Wilbur Zachgo. Joan was a wonderful mother, wife, and friend. Our mother was a wonderful person with a beautiful heart!