• WILLIAM “BILL” GROSSE, 63, construction equipment operator and former county landfill manager, died at his home near Peabody May 26.
He was born Jan. 8, 1953, to Thomas and Mary Lou (Anderson) Grosse. On Sept. 4, 1975, he was married to Shirley Nonken, who predeceased him.
He is survived by two sons, Bryan and wife Lindsey of Marion and Travis of Peabody, sisters Amy Bayes and Candace Green of Peabody, brother Steve Grosse of Newton and two grandchildren.
A private celebration of his life is forthcoming.
• alice koop, 90, of Hillsboro, died June 7 at Parkside Homes in Hillsboro.
The service was Tuesday, June 13, at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church. Burial preceded the service at 10 a.m. in the Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery.
She was born Sept. 30, 1926, to Jacob and Katherine (Friesen) Klassen at Hillsboro. On July 4, 1948, she was married to Harley Koop, who predeceased her in 2001.
Survivors include sons Roger (Lila) Koop of Shawnee and Murray (Coleen) Koop of Hillsboro; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to the church in care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, KS 67063.
Online condolences may be sent to the family via jostfuneralhome.com.