Diane Ouellette, of Washington, died March 31, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Visitation is Sunday, April 7, from 3 to 8 p.m.

Marilyn B. Brungardt, 91, of Washington, died March 25, 2024, at the Washington County Hospital.

Jimmy Lee Barnes, 71, died April 1, 2024, in Manhattan. He was born March 19, 1953, in Clay Center to Dale Barnes and Georgia Knox.

Our world has become a lot less bright with the loss of our dear Frank. Frank C.

Verlene Adele (Gustafson) Carlson was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend who loved her people beyond measure. Born on Oct. 24, 1950, to Oliver and Leona Gustafson of Wausa, NE. In 1970 she married Gary Carlson, and they had four children together.

Stanley Mueller, 69, of Frankfort, died from a heart attack on March 19, 2024, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. The funeral was at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 27, at the Frankfort United Methodist Church.

Manor in Clay Rita F. Alexander, 95, of Clifton, died March 16, 2024, at Presbyterian Center.

Alice A. Gerleve, 94, of Hanover, died March 11, 2024, at the Hanover Hospital.

John F. 'Jeep' Walter, 78, died March 17, 2024, at the Community Hospital in Onaga.

Joseph Edmund Chizek, Jr., was born Nov. 12, 1935, rural Cuba, to Joseph E.