George Thomas Worthen III
1957-2017

George Thomas Worthen III 59, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday January 17, 2017 at a St. Joseph, health care center. He was born July 26, 1957 in St. Joseph, Missouri son of Rosemary & George Worthen II. He graduated from Benton High School class of 1976. He worked at TWA as a Airline mechanic. He enjoyed watching TV, and was a member and past Master of the Charity Zeredetha Lodge, he was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, and a member of the Moila Shrine. George was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include daughters, Rachel and Melissa Worthen of the home, a grandson Drayvn Ross Worthen. three sisters, Bettijane (Rick) Martinez of Evans Mills, NY, Cindy Smith of Wathena, Ks, and Becky Fiden of St. Joseph. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Friday at the First Lutheran Church, with a memorial service to be celebrated at 7:00 PM, Pastor Roger Lenander, and Rev. Colby Colburn officiating. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the George Worthen Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home.

Brian O. Wahweotten Kenowes
1971-2017

Brian O. Wahweotten, Kenowes, 45, of Topeka, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
He was born June 15, 1971 in Topeka, the son of Larry and Connie Wahweotten. He graduated from Topeka High School and received an Associates Degree from Haskell University.
Brian was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, the Native American Church and the Drum Religion. He had worked as a mechanic at several shops in Topeka.
Survivors include his father, Larry Wahweotten, Augusta, his mother, Connie Wahweotten, Topeka, three sons, Logan Wahweotten, Benjamin Wahweotten and Eric Price, all of Topeka; two daughters, Mariah Wahweotten and Julie Porter (Tramel), all of Topeka; a brother, Larry G. Wahweotten, Topeka;, three sisters, Angela Wahweotten, Lawrence, Michelle “Shelly” Wahweotten, Gladstone, MO and Tracey Wahweotten, Wichita; and ten grandchildren.
Brian will lie in state Friday, January 20th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt where family and friends will meet from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Native American Church services will be 5:00 p.m. Saturday evening at Nozhackum Hall, east of 158th & K Rds. Burial will be Sunday morning in the Wahwassuck Cemetery.

Dolorosa “Dolly” Ciemiega
1926-2017

Dolorosa “Dolly” Ciemiega, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born March 11, 1926 to Lawrence and Gertrude (Walter) Derks in Clyde, Missouri.
Dolly married Joseph Frank Ciemiega on October 9, 1948. After 53 years of marriage he preceded her in death on February 15, 2002.
She worked at American Electric in accounting as a bookkeeper and also at JCPenney before retiring.
Mrs. Ciemiega was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church, where she was a member of St. Anne’s Altar Society, Daughters of Isabella, and Ladies of Charity. She also was a dedicated volunteer for the St. Joseph Cathedral Food Pantry.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Martin, George, Ted, Cletus, and sister, Bea.
Survivors include her children, Carol Ellingson (Bryon), Cheryl Thacker (Blane) and Larry Ciemiega (Belinda); six grandchildren, Kara, Brad, Jeremy, Eric, Jason and Ashley; four great grandchildren; brothers, Alfred, Father Joel, Irvin and Chris; and sisters, Rita, Mary Ann, Dianne and Tina.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Saturday, St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family will gather with friends after the committal at the church. Daughters of Isabella Rosary 2:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to St. Joseph Cathedral Food Pantry. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Doris Irene Christiansen (Maycroft)
1948-2017

Doris Irene Christiansen (Maycroft) was born Wednesday, September 1st, 1948; and passed away Tuesday, January 17th, 2017. Services Wednesday, January 25th, 2017, 10:30am. Officiating Rev. Michael Strickland. Located at the Sunset Memory Gardens-Atchison. Interment located at the Sunset Memory Gardens-Atchison.

Velma Marie Rosenburg (Surritte)
1926-2017

Velma Marie Rosenburg (Surritte) was born Thursday, April 22nd, 1926; and passed away Tuesday, January 17th, 2017 in Atchison, Kansas. Visitation Saturday, January 21st, 2017, 10:00am – 11:00am. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services Saturday, January 21st, 2017, 11:00am. Officiating Rev. Jim Cormode. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel. Interment located Sunset Memory Gardens-Atchison.