Obituaries

JOHNSON – Leatrice Eileen (Clark) Kilian, 96, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 at the Stanton County Hospital. 

She was born August 14,1928 in Moulton Iowa, to Artie and Myrtle (Severs) Clark.

She married James (Jim) Kilian Oct. 7, 1950. He preceded her in death in 1998.

ULYSSES – Gary Michael Meierhoff, 63, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 at his home in Ulysses. 

He was born Nov. 20, 1960 to Ronney and Shirley (Weiss) Meierhoff. 

He married Maureen Sullivan Nov. 28, 1981. She survives.

Emilee Megan Grayce Hamilton, 15, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.  

She was born Dec. 5, 2008 to Elisha (Waide) Hamilton.

She was a sophomore at Southwestern Heights High School, where she was active in KAYS, Student Council, FCCLA, FFA, Show Choir, Band, Jazz Band, Choir, National Honor Society (NHS), Kansas Musical Educators Association (KMEA), and Cheerleading. She made the “A” Honor Roll this year. She served as STUCO Representative and Softball Manager for the 2024 season. She also played volleyball in prior years.

Barbara Jean Jantzen, 93, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 at Homestead Estates.  

She was born March 5, 1931 to Roy and Maude (Ferguson) Smith.

She married Merlin Jantzen Aug. 8, 1948. He preceded her in death March 22, 2020.