Melby Mortuary Obituaries
Glenna L. Fogo
Jul 2, 2026
Glenna Louise (Topliff) Fogo was born February 1, 1923, in Howard, Kansas. She was the oldest child born to Harriet (Marrs) and Glenn Topliff. Glenna departed this life in Manhattan, Kansas on July 2, 2026. She was 103-years old.
Glenna attended grade school in Howard, Kansas and Mankato, Kansas through the seventh grade. In 1935, the family moved to a farm...
Charles "Burt" Warne
Jun 23, 2026
Charles “Burt” Warne, 94, of Mankato, passed away surrounded by his loving family, on June 23, 2026. Born to Clem O. and Stella (Russell) Warne on their farmstead near Rubens, Ks on December 17, 1931, Burt was raised with the values that would define his life: faith, family, hard work and service.
After graduating from Mankato High School in 1949, he...
Carol D. Cosand
Jun 19, 2026
Carol Diane Cosand, age, 81, formerly of Mankato, KS, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Seasons Health and Rehab, St. George, UT. She was born on November 6, 1944 in Wichita, KS to George & Iris (Calahan) Cosand.
She graduated from Burr Oak High School in 1962 and attended Mary Lanning Hospital School of Nursing in 1965. She received...
Martha Jane Jacobs
May 6, 2026
Martha “Jane” (Hill) Jacobs, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde. She was born on May 19, 1934, in Stark, the daughter of Charles M. Hill, Sr. and Jesse (Daniels) Hill.
Martha graduated from Stark High School in 1947 and later attended Pittsburg State University, where she studied business for four years...
Linda Jo Crangle
Mar 21, 2026
Linda Jo Crangle, born January 30, 1952, died March 20, 2026.
Linda lived a life marked by faith, devotion to family, and quiet strength. She was the daughter of Dale and Libbie Crangle
Because her father worked for the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Linda spent much of her childhood moving from place to place, learning early how to adapt and find...
Dale K. Park
Mar 20, 2026
Dale K. Park, 95 years of age, of Mankato passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Jewell County Hospital in Mankato Kansas. He was born on January 11, 1931 in Hays, Kansas to Loyd “Jim” G. and Alice H. (Somer) Park.
He got his first job at the age of 13 at the State Park just south of Hays. Dale...
Jerry L Shaffer
Jan 11, 2026
Shared on behalf of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.
Jerry Lee Shaffer, 83, of Mankato, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 surrounded by his family at Brodstone Memorial Hospital in Superior, Nebraska. He was born on July 8, 1942 to Alfred and Ruby (Davidson) Shaffer in Republic, KS.
He attended country school and then Concordia High School, Class of 1961. He started...
William "Bill" J. Roe
Dec 27, 2025
William “Bill” J. Roe, 89 years of age, of Mankato, Kansas passed away Saturday, December 27th, 2025, at Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems in Beloit, Kansas. He was born on June 12, 1936, in rural Webber, Kansas to Clare and Della (Peck) Roe. Family, faith, farming, and cattle were Bill's lifelong passions.
From 1954-1956, Bill served in the US Army as...
Letha Marie Sarten
Dec 26, 2025
Letha Marie Sarten, 62 years of age, of California passed away Friday, December 26, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family in Mankato, Kansas. She was born on May 8, 1963 in Olivehurst, California to Lawrence and Shirley Sarten.
Letha spent most of her early life in Olivehurst, California. In her adulthood she loved and raised 5 children. She...
William "Bill" R. Logan
Dec 5, 2025
William Robert Logan was born in rural Formoso, KS, on June 17, 1942, to William Lloyd and Aletha Marie (Reed) Logan.
Bill attended country school at Woodbine and graduated from Montrose Rural High School with the Class of 1960.
Bill was a member of the Jewell County Westernnaires, Hub of the Nation Quarter Horse Association, United Rodeo Association, and the United States...
Linda K. Pierce
Nov 30, 2025
God called Linda Kay Pierce, 68, of Mankato, KS, home on November 30th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family who adored her.
Linda was born on May 19, 1957, in Beloit, KS, one of five children to Leo and Angeline (Streit) Eilert. Spirited and adventurous as a child, Linda’s resilience was evident early on—especially after the...
David Fullerton
Sep 25, 2025
David Lynn Fullerton, 76, of Mankato, Kansas, passed away in Kearney, Nebraska on September 25, 2025. He was born in Concordia, Kansas on November 7th, 1948 to William Jennings Fullerton and Ruby (Hancock) Fullerton.
David attended Montrose High School until the school closed before his senior year. He graduated from Mankato High School in 1966.
Throughout his life, he worked in construction,...
Marie Ilene Logan
Aug 27, 2025
Marie Ilene (Sipe) Logan, 83, was born on November 23, 1941, to Clomer Mahlon and Winona May (Huffman) Sipe, near Ionia in Jewell County, Kansas. She passed away August 27, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska.
At the age of five, the family moved to the Montrose, Kansas area. Marie attended Montrose Grade School and graduated as valedictorian of...
Patricia Ruth Malsbury
Aug 26, 2025
Patricia Ruth Malsbury passed away in Salina, Kansas on August 26, 2025. She was born in Mankato, Kansas, on December 10, 1938, to Theodore and Ila (Mills) Malsbury.
Patricia attended school in Mankato, Kansas and graduated from Mankato High School in 1957.
Patricia was married, had five children, and was primarily a stay-at-home Navy wife. Time permitting, she worked various part-time jobs....
Arden "Bruce" Clegg
Aug 19, 2025
Arden “Bruce” Clegg, 77, Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on August 19, 2025. He was born on September 10, 1947 in Concordia, Kansas to Bryant and Carol (Seals) Clegg.
He served in the US Navy, earning the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, One Bronze Star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and First Code of Conduct Medal.
He was preceded in death by...
Marlene F. Neilson
Aug 14, 2025
Marlene F. Neilson, 91 years of age, of Mankato passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at her home peacefully surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on July 12, 1934, in Fairfield, Nebraska, to Wesley and Vera (Wallenberg) Shunkwiler.
She married Murlin Neilson on September 13, 1952. Six children were born to this union, Donald, Roger, Debra, Kathy, Mona, and...
Ralph Leo Kimminau
Aug 13, 2025
Ralph Leo Kimminau,86, Beloit, Kansas, passed away at Mitchell County Health Center on August 13, 2025. He was born on May 3, 1939 to William Joseph and Loretta Catherine (Weingardt) Kimminau in Edgewater, CO.
He attended school in Lawrence, Nebraska. When he was old enough, he joined the US Army.
Ralph married Lorena Marie Flageolle on July 18, 1964 in Stratton, Colorado....
Alethia M. Loomis
Jul 22, 2025
Alethia M. Loomis, 105, of Mankato, Kansas, fell asleep in death on July 22, 2025, closing a chapter of love, resilience, and deep-rooted family devotion.
Born on December 30, 1919, in rural Smith County to Herman and Ivy (VanWay) Rannebeck. Life on the family farm shaped her early days, where she learned the value and joy of hard work and simple...
Leta "Joan" Dean
Jul 14, 2025
Leta "Joan" (Dietz) Dean passed away, July 14, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas at the Harry Hynes Hospice. She was born on August 8, 1929, to William Raymond (Ray) and Leta Bertna (Vilott) Dietz at her grandparents’ home located 6 miles west and 1 1⁄2 miles south of Mankato, Kansas in Limestone Township.
Joan attended all her school years in lonia, Kansas where...
Nancy Arlene Higbee
May 16, 2025
Nancy Arlene Higbee, 86, passed away on May 16, 2025 at Republic County Hospital. She was born on January 8, 1939 to Francis and Vera (Logan) Reed.
Nancy grew up in Formoso, Kansas, and graduated from Formoso High School in 1957. She participated in basketball, music, and running.
She was a dedicated member and lifelong attendee of the Formoso Community Church, where...
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