Roger Leighton Roots, 77, passed away April 24, 2023, after a brief illness, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He is now reunited with the love of his life for over 54 years, Mary.

Roger was born December 4, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Clarence Albert “Bill” and Mildred Isabel (Copeland) Roots.&nbsp;&nbsp;He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1962, received his bachelor’s degree from Sterling College, and his master’s degree from Friends University. Roger served in the United States Air Force from 1966-1970.

&nbsp;For over 25 years, he was a middle school science teacher for USD 308.&nbsp;&nbsp;Roger was also a decorated Eagle Scout.&nbsp;&nbsp;He enjoyed woodworking, camping, and volunteering for the Bureau of Land Management in Wyoming and Montana.&nbsp;&nbsp;Roger’s faith and family were paramount in his life.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was known for giving his time, talent, and resources to help those less fortunate.&nbsp;&nbsp;Roger was proud of his family, especially his grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;They were the apple of his eye.&nbsp;&nbsp;For many years, he and Mary attended Crossroads Christian Church, and most recently, he was attending Bethel Mennonite Church, Inman, with his family.

On March 18, 1967, he married Mary Arnelda Glass, in South Hutchinson.&nbsp;&nbsp;She died February 17, 2021.

Roger is survived by:&nbsp;&nbsp;children, Samuel Roots of Hutchinson (Jules Pitchford) of Colorado, Matthew Roots (Tricia) of Inman, and Katie Roots of New York, NY; grandchildren, Riley Roots, Jayden Roots, and Sterling Roots; sister-in-law, Patricia People; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by:&nbsp;&nbsp;his parents; wife, Mary; sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie and Frank Fee; brother-in-law, Frank Peoples; and niece, Carolyn Fee.

Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Bethel Mennonite Church, 256 8th&nbsp;Avenue, Inman, with his son, Matthew Roots and Pastor Bob Yates officiating. Military honors will be conducted by McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard. Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Operation Christmas Child-Samaritan’s Purse, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Roger Leighton Roots, 77, passed away April 24, 2023, after a brief illness, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He is now reunited with the love of his life for over 54 years, Mary.Roger was born December 4, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Clarence Albert “Bill” and Mildred Isabel (Copeland) Roots.&nbsp;&nbsp;He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1962, received his bachelor’s degree from Sterling College, and his master’s degree from Friends University. Roger served in the United States Air Force from 1966-1970.&nbsp;For over 25 years, he was a middle school science teacher for USD 308.&nbsp;&nbsp;Roger was also a decorated Eagle Scout.&nbsp;&nbsp;He enjoyed woodworking, camping, and volunteering for the Bureau of Land Management in Wyoming and Montana.&nbsp;&nbsp;Roger’s faith and family were paramount in his life.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was known for giving his time, talent, and resources to help those less fortunate.&nbsp;&nbsp;Roger was proud of his family, especially his grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;They were the apple of his eye.&nbsp;&nbsp;For many years, he and Mary attended Crossroads Christian Church, and most recently, he was attending Bethel Mennonite Church, Inman, with his family.On March 18, 1967, he married Mary Arnelda Glass, in South Hutchinson.&nbsp;&nbsp;She died February 17, 2021.Roger is survived by:&nbsp;&nbsp;children, Samuel Roots of Hutchinson (Jules Pitchford) of Colorado, Matthew Roots (Tricia) of Inman, and Katie Roots of New York, NY; grandchildren, Riley Roots, Jayden Roots, and Sterling Roots; sister-in-law, Patricia People; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.He was preceded in death by:&nbsp;&nbsp;his parents; wife, Mary; sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie and Frank Fee; brother-in-law, Frank Peoples; and niece, Carolyn Fee.Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Bethel Mennonite Church, 256 8th&nbsp;Avenue, Inman, with his son, Matthew Roots and Pastor Bob Yates officiating. Military honors will be conducted by McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard. Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cremation has taken place.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Operation Christmas Child-Samaritan’s Purse, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Roger Leighton Roots |1945-2023|

Luann G. (Penner) Lee passed away April 13 2023 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born May 12 1963 in Hutchinson to Carl C. and Ellen M. Penner. Luann was a former dispatcher for Reno County Emergency Services. 

Luann is survived by her son Ryan(Charline) of Hutchinson, mother Ellen of Inman, sister Elaine of Everette WA, brothers Arlan (Brenda) of Hutchinson, Steve (Dawn) of Seagoville TX, and three grandchildren. Luann was preceded in death by her father, Carl.

Luann G. (Penner) Lee passed away April 13 2023 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born May 12 1963 in Hutchinson to Carl C. and Ellen M. Penner. Luann was a former dispatcher for Reno County Emergency Services. Luann is survived by her son Ryan(Charline) of Hutchinson, mother Ellen of Inman, sister Elaine of Everette WA, brothers Arlan (Brenda) of Hutchinson, Steve (Dawn) of Seagoville TX, and three grandchildren. Luann was preceded in death by her father, Carl.

Luann G. (Penner) Lee |1963-2023|

Frank N. Blodgett, 84, passed peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by family on Saturday, April 22, 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;Frank was born March 2, 1939, in Great Bend, to Kenneth R. and Evelyn G. Blodgett.&nbsp; Frank lived in Claflin until his family moved to Hutchinson when he was a young boy.&nbsp;&nbsp; He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1957, and attended Hutchinson Community College and Kansas State University.&nbsp;

Frank married Sara Sue Bowles on November 24, 1962, in Hutchinson. After marriage, Frank and Sara moved to Frank’s farm in Arlington, where they raised their three daughters and lived for 55 years before retiring and moving to Hutchinson.&nbsp;

Frank is survived by: his wife of almost 61 years, Sara; daughters, Sara Weathers (Terry), Carrie Venezia, and Molly Williams (Michael), all of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Emily Reed (Tyler) of Great Bend, Erin Givens (Kassidy), Lane Williams, and Lexi Williams, all of Hutchinson; and three great- grandchildren, Cooper and Cohen Givens and Jensen Reed.

&nbsp;As a young farmer, Frank was given an award for his efforts in soil conservation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Later in life, he served on the Reno County Conservation Board for twelve years. After retiring from farming, Frank followed in his father’s footsteps and became a realtor and worked for Oswald Real Estate for many years.

&nbsp;Frank was a true family man and always a good friend.&nbsp;&nbsp;He treasured spending time with his family and special friends in the mountains of New Mexico. He enjoyed shooting trap with family and his fishing trips with “the guys”.&nbsp;&nbsp;Frank’s big heart touched the lives of many.

&nbsp;Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023, at First Mennonite Church, 52 Rambler Road, Hutchinson, with Pastor Tonya Ramer Wenger officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inurnment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp;&nbsp;Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 9:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cremation has taken place.

&nbsp;<a href="https://youtube.com/live/PMgxqNkD41k?feature=share">Click here to view Frank's Memorial Service.</a>

Memorials are suggested to the First Mennonite Church of Hutchinson or Hospice of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;67501.

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 </figure>Frank N. Blodgett, 84, passed peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by family on Saturday, April 22, 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;Frank was born March 2, 1939, in Great Bend, to Kenneth R. and Evelyn G. Blodgett.&nbsp; Frank lived in Claflin until his family moved to Hutchinson when he was a young boy.&nbsp;&nbsp; He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1957, and attended Hutchinson Community College and Kansas State University.&nbsp;Frank married Sara Sue Bowles on November 24, 1962, in Hutchinson. After marriage, Frank and Sara moved to Frank’s farm in Arlington, where they raised their three daughters and lived for 55 years before retiring and moving to Hutchinson.&nbsp;Frank is survived by: his wife of almost 61 years, Sara; daughters, Sara Weathers (Terry), Carrie Venezia, and Molly Williams (Michael), all of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Emily Reed (Tyler) of Great Bend, Erin Givens (Kassidy), Lane Williams, and Lexi Williams, all of Hutchinson; and three great- grandchildren, Cooper and Cohen Givens and Jensen Reed.&nbsp;As a young farmer, Frank was given an award for his efforts in soil conservation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Later in life, he served on the Reno County Conservation Board for twelve years. After retiring from farming, Frank followed in his father’s footsteps and became a realtor and worked for Oswald Real Estate for many years.&nbsp;Frank was a true family man and always a good friend.&nbsp;&nbsp;He treasured spending time with his family and special friends in the mountains of New Mexico. He enjoyed shooting trap with family and his fishing trips with “the guys”.&nbsp;&nbsp;Frank’s big heart touched the lives of many.&nbsp;Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023, at First Mennonite Church, 52 Rambler Road, Hutchinson, with Pastor Tonya Ramer Wenger officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inurnment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp;&nbsp;Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 9:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cremation has taken place.&nbsp;<a href="https://youtube.com/live/PMgxqNkD41k?feature=share">Click here to view Frank's Memorial Service.</a>Memorials are suggested to the First Mennonite Church of Hutchinson or Hospice of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;67501.

Frank N. Blodgett |1939-2023|

Mary Kathryn (Yoder) Stucky, 95, died April 23, 2023. She was born June 29, 1927, to Eli T. and Ida (Plank) Yoder. She was raised on farms in the Hesston area, and in high school the family resided at a farm a few miles northwest of Walton. She attended Hesston Academy, and graduated from Walton High School in 1946. She attended Bethel College two years where she met Ransom Stucky. Ransom and Mary Kathryn were married in the Bethel College chapel on October 24, 1948.

They established a dairy farm in western Harvey County. Mary Kathryn raised a large family, a big garden, and farmed together with Ransom for many years. They were members of the First Mennonite Church of Christian in Moundridge. In 1997, Ransom and Mary Kathryn moved to Pine Village independent living in Moundridge. Ransom passed away March 14, 2011.

Ransom and Mary Kathryn had five children, seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Children are Diana F. Graber (Charles) of Newton, Clinton D. Stucky (Kim Lockwood) of Wichita, Brian D. Stucky (Nancy) of Goessel, Annette K. Epp (Don) of Buhler and Janice L. Hershberger (Dale) of Clay Center. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John Arnold Yoder, Lawrence Yoder, and Dr. Vernon Yoder.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 28, 2023 with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Moundridge Funeral Home. The committal service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 29, in the First Mennonite Church Cemetery in Moundridge, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at First Mennonite Church of Christian. Memorial donations are suggested to Pine Village (for flower beds) in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.

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 </figure>Mary Kathryn (Yoder) Stucky, 95, died April 23, 2023. She was born June 29, 1927, to Eli T. and Ida (Plank) Yoder. She was raised on farms in the Hesston area, and in high school the family resided at a farm a few miles northwest of Walton. She attended Hesston Academy, and graduated from Walton High School in 1946. She attended Bethel College two years where she met Ransom Stucky. Ransom and Mary Kathryn were married in the Bethel College chapel on October 24, 1948.They established a dairy farm in western Harvey County. Mary Kathryn raised a large family, a big garden, and farmed together with Ransom for many years. They were members of the First Mennonite Church of Christian in Moundridge. In 1997, Ransom and Mary Kathryn moved to Pine Village independent living in Moundridge. Ransom passed away March 14, 2011.Ransom and Mary Kathryn had five children, seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Children are Diana F. Graber (Charles) of Newton, Clinton D. Stucky (Kim Lockwood) of Wichita, Brian D. Stucky (Nancy) of Goessel, Annette K. Epp (Don) of Buhler and Janice L. Hershberger (Dale) of Clay Center. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John Arnold Yoder, Lawrence Yoder, and Dr. Vernon Yoder.Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 28, 2023 with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Moundridge Funeral Home. The committal service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 29, in the First Mennonite Church Cemetery in Moundridge, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at First Mennonite Church of Christian. Memorial donations are suggested to Pine Village (for flower beds) in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.

Mary Kathryn (Yoder) Stucky |1927-2023|

Daniel Wayne ‘Danny’ Burdette, 64, died April 23, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS. He was born January 11, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Ralph and Alice (Thomas) Burdette.

Danny married Maryland Franklin D. “Frankie” Witt on July 17, 1996. They were married 26 years, though they were together for over 31 years prior to his death.

He served in the United States Marine Corps from May of 1977 to December 2, 1982. Following Danny’s time in the service, he worked for Sonoco for 41 years as a machine tender.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Danny is survived by: his wife, Frankie Burdette; two brothers, Kenneth (Linda) Burdette and Christopher Burdette; three sisters, Carrolyn (Danny) Miller, Kathryn Winkler, and Linda Burdette; and many nieces and nephews.

Danny was preceded in death by: his parents; nephew, Jonathan Winkler; and brother-in-law, Stephen Winkler.

He has been cremated. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice House, Hutchinson, and Cancer Council of Reno County, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Daniel Wayne ‘Danny’ Burdette, 64, died April 23, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS. He was born January 11, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Ralph and Alice (Thomas) Burdette.Danny married Maryland Franklin D. “Frankie” Witt on July 17, 1996. They were married 26 years, though they were together for over 31 years prior to his death.He served in the United States Marine Corps from May of 1977 to December 2, 1982. Following Danny’s time in the service, he worked for Sonoco for 41 years as a machine tender.&nbsp;&nbsp;Danny is survived by: his wife, Frankie Burdette; two brothers, Kenneth (Linda) Burdette and Christopher Burdette; three sisters, Carrolyn (Danny) Miller, Kathryn Winkler, and Linda Burdette; and many nieces and nephews.Danny was preceded in death by: his parents; nephew, Jonathan Winkler; and brother-in-law, Stephen Winkler.He has been cremated. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials are suggested to Hospice House, Hutchinson, and Cancer Council of Reno County, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Daniel Wayne ‘Danny’ Burdette |1959-2023|

Vila Marie Cooper, 81, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023, surrounded by family at Salina Regional Health Center.

Throughout her life, she cooked for the McPherson High School and the McPherson Senior Center.&nbsp; Many might have known her also while working at Daylight Donuts in McPherson.

She was born on January 26, 1942, in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Harold and Opal (Harder) Lafferty.&nbsp; She grew up on a farm outside of Inman, KS.&nbsp; She graduated from Windom High School in 1960.&nbsp; On November 25, 1961, Vila was united in marriage to Robert Cooper at the Andover Lutheran Church in Windom, KS.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two daughters, Kay and Patti.

She was a member of Eastern Star and Royal Neighbors of America.

Vila enjoyed cooking for the entire family for birthdays and holidays.&nbsp; Her specialty being fried chicken.&nbsp; She also enjoyed collecting owls and would tell everyone, “No two are alike!”&nbsp;&nbsp; In earlier years, she enjoyed family vacations with the kids and in later years, she and Bob traveled on their own.&nbsp; Above all, Vila loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include: two daughters, Kay Graham and husband, Jerry, of McPherson, KS and Patti Cooper of McPherson, KS; her brothers, Keith Lafferty of Inman, KS and Bob Lafferty of Bishop, GA; and many extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Bob in 2022; her parents; brother, Jim Lafferty; and sisters, Doris Richards and Sharon Lafferty.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, April 28, 2023, at the McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson Senior Center in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

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 </figure>Vila Marie Cooper, 81, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023, surrounded by family at Salina Regional Health Center.Throughout her life, she cooked for the McPherson High School and the McPherson Senior Center.&nbsp; Many might have known her also while working at Daylight Donuts in McPherson.She was born on January 26, 1942, in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Harold and Opal (Harder) Lafferty.&nbsp; She grew up on a farm outside of Inman, KS.&nbsp; She graduated from Windom High School in 1960.&nbsp; On November 25, 1961, Vila was united in marriage to Robert Cooper at the Andover Lutheran Church in Windom, KS.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two daughters, Kay and Patti.She was a member of Eastern Star and Royal Neighbors of America.Vila enjoyed cooking for the entire family for birthdays and holidays.&nbsp; Her specialty being fried chicken.&nbsp; She also enjoyed collecting owls and would tell everyone, “No two are alike!”&nbsp;&nbsp; In earlier years, she enjoyed family vacations with the kids and in later years, she and Bob traveled on their own.&nbsp; Above all, Vila loved spending time with her family.Survivors include: two daughters, Kay Graham and husband, Jerry, of McPherson, KS and Patti Cooper of McPherson, KS; her brothers, Keith Lafferty of Inman, KS and Bob Lafferty of Bishop, GA; and many extended family and friends.She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Bob in 2022; her parents; brother, Jim Lafferty; and sisters, Doris Richards and Sharon Lafferty.A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, April 28, 2023, at the McPherson Cemetery.Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson Senior Center in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

Vila Marie Cooper |1942-2023|

Rowena Arlene Turner, 96, passed away April 20, 2023, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was born December 22, 1926, in Neosho Falls, KS, the daughter of Leo and Myrtle Brammer Skinner.

She was a school secretary but found her true passion teaching stained glass. She enjoyed that for over 20 years. She was a member of Garden City Methodist Church. While residing in Inman, she enjoyed attending services at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ.

Rowena married Melvin Turner on December 28, 1943, in Rocky Ford, CO. He passed away in 2003.

Survivors include daughter, Melva (James) Barlow, Inman, KS; a sister, Carol (Bill) Manion, Topeka, KS; grandchildren, J. Scott (Janet) Barlow, Mark (Dorothy) Baier, Mel (Ashley) Baier, Ryan (Chevese) Turner, and Lindsay Turner; and 7 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Linda Baier; one son, Michael Turner; one sister; three brothers; and one grandchild, Sean Barlow.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Inman Funeral Home, Inman, KS. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s United Church of Christ or the Finney County Zoo. To leave a condolence for the family, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.inmanfh.com">www.inmanfh.com</a>.

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 </figure>Rowena Arlene Turner, 96, passed away April 20, 2023, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was born December 22, 1926, in Neosho Falls, KS, the daughter of Leo and Myrtle Brammer Skinner.She was a school secretary but found her true passion teaching stained glass. She enjoyed that for over 20 years. She was a member of Garden City Methodist Church. While residing in Inman, she enjoyed attending services at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ.Rowena married Melvin Turner on December 28, 1943, in Rocky Ford, CO. He passed away in 2003.Survivors include daughter, Melva (James) Barlow, Inman, KS; a sister, Carol (Bill) Manion, Topeka, KS; grandchildren, J. Scott (Janet) Barlow, Mark (Dorothy) Baier, Mel (Ashley) Baier, Ryan (Chevese) Turner, and Lindsay Turner; and 7 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Linda Baier; one son, Michael Turner; one sister; three brothers; and one grandchild, Sean Barlow.Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Inman Funeral Home, Inman, KS. A private family burial will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s United Church of Christ or the Finney County Zoo. To leave a condolence for the family, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.inmanfh.com">www.inmanfh.com</a>.

Rowena Arlene Turner |1926-2023|

Verna Louise Koehn Becker was born on August 7, 1942, to William and Leona Dirks Koehn in the family farm house on the outskirts of Burns, Kansas.&nbsp; On April 21, 2023, she departed this life on the farm she and Dad lived on for almost 55 years. She reached the age of 80 years. She enjoyed working outdoors. On the day of her passing she was busy doing what she loved. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Her childhood was spent on her dad’s dairy farm. She attended Burns Elementary School, often walking the several blocks with her siblings. She felt God’s call and gave her heart to Him. On February 6, 1955, she was baptized by Minister Norman Eicher into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, remaining true to God and her vows all her life.&nbsp; The Eden Congregation was her church home and meant much to her. &nbsp; &nbsp;

On December 17, 1961, she was joined in marriage to me, Galen Becker, in Burns, Kansas. We shared 62 happy years together. Our first months were spent in Tucumcari and Gallup, New Mexico, finishing service days. While at Tucumcari we lost our infant daughter, Carolyn.&nbsp; After 1W Service we returned to Burns to make our living. We enjoyed our years farming together, working side by side to plant and harvest.&nbsp; Various winters were spent rebuilding homes after disasters in Jamaica, Belize, and South Carolina. Verna gave her full support in these endeavors, washing clothes, cleaning, and cooking, often arising early and working late to keep things running smoothly. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Verna’s faith was real to her. During difficult and trying times the quietness that would come to her as she prayed was a strength to us as a family. She had a simple, trusting faith in God, and He blessed her with His presence. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Some of the things that were special to Verna were her flowers, bird watching, and feeding the squirrels. Sitting by her kitchen window was enjoyed by all of us as we viewed her animals.&nbsp; Walking and being friends with the dog was one of the simple pleasures in her life. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Galen; daughters: Arlene and husband Randy Giesel, Burns, Kansas; Mary Lou and husband Kelsey Unruh, Albertville, Alabama; Jan and husband Thayne Schafer, Murray, Kentucky; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp;

She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Carolyn, her parents, parents in-law, 2 brothers, 1 sister, and 3 sister in-laws. &nbsp; &nbsp;

The family sincerely thanks each one that cared for our loved one on the evening of her passing. Your kind words, and food that was provided are much appreciated.&nbsp; May God bless each one of you.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Eden Church of God in Christ, Mennonite in Rural Burns, Kansas. 

Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday evening at Petersen Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Eden Mennonite Church Cemetery.Memorials may be made to to Gospel Tract and Bible Society or Christian Public Service (CPS) and left in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Verna Louise Koehn Becker was born on August 7, 1942, to William and Leona Dirks Koehn in the family farm house on the outskirts of Burns, Kansas.&nbsp; On April 21, 2023, she departed this life on the farm she and Dad lived on for almost 55 years. She reached the age of 80 years. She enjoyed working outdoors. On the day of her passing she was busy doing what she loved. &nbsp; &nbsp; Her childhood was spent on her dad’s dairy farm. She attended Burns Elementary School, often walking the several blocks with her siblings. She felt God’s call and gave her heart to Him. On February 6, 1955, she was baptized by Minister Norman Eicher into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, remaining true to God and her vows all her life.&nbsp; The Eden Congregation was her church home and meant much to her. &nbsp; &nbsp; On December 17, 1961, she was joined in marriage to me, Galen Becker, in Burns, Kansas. We shared 62 happy years together. Our first months were spent in Tucumcari and Gallup, New Mexico, finishing service days. While at Tucumcari we lost our infant daughter, Carolyn.&nbsp; After 1W Service we returned to Burns to make our living. We enjoyed our years farming together, working side by side to plant and harvest.&nbsp; Various winters were spent rebuilding homes after disasters in Jamaica, Belize, and South Carolina. Verna gave her full support in these endeavors, washing clothes, cleaning, and cooking, often arising early and working late to keep things running smoothly. &nbsp; &nbsp; Verna’s faith was real to her. During difficult and trying times the quietness that would come to her as she prayed was a strength to us as a family. She had a simple, trusting faith in God, and He blessed her with His presence. &nbsp; &nbsp; Some of the things that were special to Verna were her flowers, bird watching, and feeding the squirrels. Sitting by her kitchen window was enjoyed by all of us as we viewed her animals.&nbsp; Walking and being friends with the dog was one of the simple pleasures in her life. &nbsp; &nbsp; Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Galen; daughters: Arlene and husband Randy Giesel, Burns, Kansas; Mary Lou and husband Kelsey Unruh, Albertville, Alabama; Jan and husband Thayne Schafer, Murray, Kentucky; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Carolyn, her parents, parents in-law, 2 brothers, 1 sister, and 3 sister in-laws. &nbsp; &nbsp; The family sincerely thanks each one that cared for our loved one on the evening of her passing. Your kind words, and food that was provided are much appreciated.&nbsp; May God bless each one of you.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Eden Church of God in Christ, Mennonite in Rural Burns, Kansas. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday evening at Petersen Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Eden Mennonite Church Cemetery.Memorials may be made to to Gospel Tract and Bible Society or Christian Public Service (CPS) and left in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Verna Louise Koehn Becker |1942-2023|

Steven Dale Horner, age 68, was born July 30, 1954 in Wichita, KS to Kenneth and Helen Horner, and passed away in Springfield, MO on April 19, 2023.

He graduated from Shawnee Heights High School, Tecumseh, KS in 1972, and has resided in the Lampe, Mo area for the past 25+ years.

Preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Nancy Elliott.

Survivors include sister, Sandy Mosier (Phil), Hutchinson, KS, and nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at Pinecrest Cemetery, Kimberling City, MO at a later date. Arrangements made by Stumpff Mortuary, Kimberling City, MO.

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 </figure>Steven Dale Horner, age 68, was born July 30, 1954 in Wichita, KS to Kenneth and Helen Horner, and passed away in Springfield, MO on April 19, 2023.He graduated from Shawnee Heights High School, Tecumseh, KS in 1972, and has resided in the Lampe, Mo area for the past 25+ years.Preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Nancy Elliott.Survivors include sister, Sandy Mosier (Phil), Hutchinson, KS, and nieces and nephews.A graveside service will be held at Pinecrest Cemetery, Kimberling City, MO at a later date. Arrangements made by Stumpff Mortuary, Kimberling City, MO.

Steven Dale Horner |1954-2023|

Daryl W. Downing, 79, of Hutchinson, died April 21, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born April 22, 1943, at Hoffman Memorial Hospital, Little River, to Cecil B. and Bernice L. (Smith) Downing.

Daryl graduated from Little River High School in 1961. Following high school, he attended junior college for two years, then graduated from Adela Hale Business School in 1965. He worked as a machinist/can line operator at Carey Salt Evaporation Plant for 34 years. Thereafter, Daryl was a supply deliveryman at Hutchinson Clinic Central Supply for 16 years. Daryl knew how to keep busy; he was always “on the go.” In his free time, Daryl loved cars. He would frequently feature his trucks in car shows. Daryl was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He would do anything for anyone. He was especially talented at telling stories; he would talk everyone’s ears off. One thing that he was particularly proud of were his two grandchildren. Daryl loved watching his grandchildren at their sporting events. He would try his hardest to make it to every game.

On March 24, 1973, he married Theresa M. Hampel in Hutchinson, KS. They shared over 50 years of marriage before he passed.

Daryl is survived by: wife, Theresa (Terri) Downing, of Hutchinson; son, Darrin (Abbi) Downing, of Wichita; grandchildren, Daxton and Eastyn Downing, also of Wichita; special niece, Melissa (Kelley) Scheffe, of Hutchinson; and other nieces and nephews in California.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Charlene Lawson.

Celebration of Life Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Montie McFerrin officiating. Burial will follow at 12 p.m. in Bean Memorial Cemetery, Little River. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

The service will be livestreamed at <a href="https://www.elliottmortuary.com/">https://www.elliottmortuary.com/</a>.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice House, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Daryl W. Downing, 79, of Hutchinson, died April 21, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born April 22, 1943, at Hoffman Memorial Hospital, Little River, to Cecil B. and Bernice L. (Smith) Downing.Daryl graduated from Little River High School in 1961. Following high school, he attended junior college for two years, then graduated from Adela Hale Business School in 1965. He worked as a machinist/can line operator at Carey Salt Evaporation Plant for 34 years. Thereafter, Daryl was a supply deliveryman at Hutchinson Clinic Central Supply for 16 years. Daryl knew how to keep busy; he was always “on the go.” In his free time, Daryl loved cars. He would frequently feature his trucks in car shows. Daryl was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He would do anything for anyone. He was especially talented at telling stories; he would talk everyone’s ears off. One thing that he was particularly proud of were his two grandchildren. Daryl loved watching his grandchildren at their sporting events. He would try his hardest to make it to every game.On March 24, 1973, he married Theresa M. Hampel in Hutchinson, KS. They shared over 50 years of marriage before he passed.Daryl is survived by: wife, Theresa (Terri) Downing, of Hutchinson; son, Darrin (Abbi) Downing, of Wichita; grandchildren, Daxton and Eastyn Downing, also of Wichita; special niece, Melissa (Kelley) Scheffe, of Hutchinson; and other nieces and nephews in California.He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Charlene Lawson.Celebration of Life Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Montie McFerrin officiating. Burial will follow at 12 p.m. in Bean Memorial Cemetery, Little River. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.The service will be livestreamed at <a href="https://www.elliottmortuary.com/">https://www.elliottmortuary.com/</a>.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice House, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Daryl W. Downing |1943-2023|

Agnar “Ag” Sheldon Regier, 83, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Brookdale Senior Living, McPherson.&nbsp; Ag worked as a maintenance technician at W-R Milling Company in McPherson for 41 years.

Ag was born on April 25, 1939, in McPherson, KS, the son of John James and Edna W. (Christensen) Regier.&nbsp; He graduated from McPherson High School.&nbsp; On February 13, 1960, Ag was united in marriage to Marlena Marie Clark in McPherson.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two sons, Randy and Jason.

Survivors include: his loving wife of 63 years, Marlena; two sons, Randy (Jackie) Regier of McPherson, KS and Jason (Melissa) Regier of McPherson, KS; a sister, Merry Persinger of Derby, KS; seven grandchildren, Brittney (Brett) Jennings, John (Kristen) Regier, Tyler Regier, Shelby Regier, Camryn Regier, Alayna Colwell, and Owen Colwell; five great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Charles Regier, Johnny Keith Regier, John “Jack” Regier, Shirley Rose Smith, and Betty Demieville.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 26, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Emily Spearman Cannon officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be held at a later date in McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to First United Methodist Church or Good Shepherd Hospice in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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 </figure>Agnar “Ag” Sheldon Regier, 83, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Brookdale Senior Living, McPherson.&nbsp; Ag worked as a maintenance technician at W-R Milling Company in McPherson for 41 years.Ag was born on April 25, 1939, in McPherson, KS, the son of John James and Edna W. (Christensen) Regier.&nbsp; He graduated from McPherson High School.&nbsp; On February 13, 1960, Ag was united in marriage to Marlena Marie Clark in McPherson.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two sons, Randy and Jason.Survivors include: his loving wife of 63 years, Marlena; two sons, Randy (Jackie) Regier of McPherson, KS and Jason (Melissa) Regier of McPherson, KS; a sister, Merry Persinger of Derby, KS; seven grandchildren, Brittney (Brett) Jennings, John (Kristen) Regier, Tyler Regier, Shelby Regier, Camryn Regier, Alayna Colwell, and Owen Colwell; five great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Charles Regier, Johnny Keith Regier, John “Jack” Regier, Shirley Rose Smith, and Betty Demieville.The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 26, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Emily Spearman Cannon officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be held at a later date in McPherson Cemetery.Memorial donations may be given to First United Methodist Church or Good Shepherd Hospice in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

Agnar “Ag” Sheldon Regier |1939-2023|

Mission Hills — Jim Whittier, 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 19, 2023.&nbsp;Jim is survived by his wife of 62 years Margaret Welch Whittier&nbsp;(Hutchinson, Kansas), daughters Stacey McCarthy (Dan McCarthy) of West Newton,&nbsp;Massachusetts, and Jody Madler (Peter Madler) of Mount Prospect, Illinois, in addition to three beloved grandchildren, three nieces and two nephews.

Jim was born November 29, 1937, in Kansas City to Mary Josephine Lundteigen, and Marshall Waldo Whittier. He graduated from Pembroke Hill School then the University of Kansas where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He later returned to earn a J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law. 

Jim joined Spencer, Fane, Britt and Browne law firm in 1966, where he later became a Partner practicing corporate law. In 1987, he joined Ferree, Bunn, Rundberg, Radom, and Ridgeway as Of Counsel. He was a longtime member of the Missouri and Kansas Bar Associations. 

Jim was a dedicated member of the Kansas City civic community serving as Board Chairman of Children’s
 TLC, Trustee of Children’s TLC Stepladder Fund, Chairman of the Board 
of Trustees of the Prairie Village Police Pension Fund, and President of the Social Health Society of Greater Kansas City. He continued his community service in his role of Treasurer of the Ranch Property Owners Association in Durango, Colorado.

Jim was a longtime, active member of the Mercury Club and the Plaza Breakfast Club. He also enjoyed many rounds of golf and games of tennis with friends and family as a member of the Carriage Club and Lake Quivira Country Club. 

In 1996, Marg and Jim built their dream home in Durango, Colorado. This home away from home provided the opportunity for friends and family to join in his passion for fly fishing, skiing, hiking and off–roading in his treasured red Jeep Wrangler. 

Jim cherished his family and friends, and through his example, set the family standard for the roles of loving husband, father, brother,&nbsp;and uncle. He will be missed by many in the Kansas City, and Durango communities who were touched by his philanthropy, intellect, kindness,&nbsp;and dry sense of humor. 

The family requests any donations in his honor be sent to <a href="https://abilitykc.org/give/">Ability KC</a>’s Mary Shaw Branton Therapeutic Preschool or <a href="https://secure.waysidewaifs.org/site/Donation2?df_id=7120&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;7120.donation=form1">Wayside Waifs.</a>

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 </figure>Mission Hills — Jim Whittier, 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 19, 2023.&nbsp;Jim is survived by his wife of 62 years Margaret Welch Whittier&nbsp;(Hutchinson, Kansas), daughters Stacey McCarthy (Dan McCarthy) of West Newton,&nbsp;Massachusetts, and Jody Madler (Peter Madler) of Mount Prospect, Illinois, in addition to three beloved grandchildren, three nieces and two nephews.Jim was born November 29, 1937, in Kansas City to Mary Josephine Lundteigen, and Marshall Waldo Whittier. He graduated from Pembroke Hill School then the University of Kansas where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He later returned to earn a J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law. Jim joined Spencer, Fane, Britt and Browne law firm in 1966, where he later became a Partner practicing corporate law. In 1987, he joined Ferree, Bunn, Rundberg, Radom, and Ridgeway as Of Counsel. He was a longtime member of the Missouri and Kansas Bar Associations. Jim was a dedicated member of the Kansas City civic community serving as Board Chairman of Children’s
 TLC, Trustee of Children’s TLC Stepladder Fund, Chairman of the Board 
of Trustees of the Prairie Village Police Pension Fund, and President of the Social Health Society of Greater Kansas City. He continued his community service in his role of Treasurer of the Ranch Property Owners Association in Durango, Colorado.Jim was a longtime, active member of the Mercury Club and the Plaza Breakfast Club. He also enjoyed many rounds of golf and games of tennis with friends and family as a member of the Carriage Club and Lake Quivira Country Club. In 1996, Marg and Jim built their dream home in Durango, Colorado. This home away from home provided the opportunity for friends and family to join in his passion for fly fishing, skiing, hiking and off–roading in his treasured red Jeep Wrangler. Jim cherished his family and friends, and through his example, set the family standard for the roles of loving husband, father, brother,&nbsp;and uncle. He will be missed by many in the Kansas City, and Durango communities who were touched by his philanthropy, intellect, kindness,&nbsp;and dry sense of humor. The family requests any donations in his honor be sent to <a href="https://abilitykc.org/give/">Ability KC</a>’s Mary Shaw Branton Therapeutic Preschool or <a href="https://secure.waysidewaifs.org/site/Donation2?df_id=7120&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;7120.donation=form1">Wayside Waifs.</a>

James Marshall Whittier |1937-2023|

Jesse V. Downs, 99, of Salina, passed away, Sunday, 
March 5, 2023, at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; He was born in 
Industry, Kansas, to Jesse C. and Verna F. (Loader) Downs, on January 
15, 1924.&nbsp; He graduated Salina High School in 1942 and joined the Army 
Airforce, that same year.&nbsp; He served for four years during World War 
II.&nbsp; On November 3, 1946, Jesse married Margaret Elizabeth Burk, in 
Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; They were married and inseparable for 74 years. &nbsp;

He is survived by his children, Cheryl Utech (James), of Manhattan, 
Stephen Downs (Rosalie), of Colorado Springs, and Greg Downs (Eileen), 
of Hutchinson; one sister, Doris Tuttle, of Colorado Springs; 
grandchildren, Kimberly Splawn (Robert), Melissa Kendall (Jeremy), Jesse
 A. Downs (Dana), Nancy Erickson (Lewis), James M. Utech (Lora), David 
Green (Kathleen); 14 great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2023, in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina. &nbsp;

Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

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March 5, 2023, at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; He was born in 
Industry, Kansas, to Jesse C. and Verna F. (Loader) Downs, on January 
15, 1924.&nbsp; He graduated Salina High School in 1942 and joined the Army 
Airforce, that same year.&nbsp; He served for four years during World War 
II.&nbsp; On November 3, 1946, Jesse married Margaret Elizabeth Burk, in 
Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; They were married and inseparable for 74 years. &nbsp;He is survived by his children, Cheryl Utech (James), of Manhattan, 
Stephen Downs (Rosalie), of Colorado Springs, and Greg Downs (Eileen), 
of Hutchinson; one sister, Doris Tuttle, of Colorado Springs; 
grandchildren, Kimberly Splawn (Robert), Melissa Kendall (Jeremy), Jesse
 A. Downs (Dana), Nancy Erickson (Lewis), James M. Utech (Lora), David 
Green (Kathleen); 14 great-grandchildren.Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2023, in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina. &nbsp;Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Jesse V. Downs |1924-2023|

Patricia “Patty” Ann Borchert, 70, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, KS. She was born November 22, 1952 in Ness City, KS to Glen and Gertrude (Werner) Cavenah.

Patty attended McPherson High School and graduated in 1971. In 1976, she married Russell D. Borchert. They had two children, Adria and Brian. Patty and Russell later divorced. She is a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church in Hutchinson. She enjoyed spending her time outside, whether it was to garden, swim, or work on her tan. Patty also loved to spend time with her family, and especially her grandchildren. Patty loved taking care of young children and spent many years working at the Hutchinson Children’s Emergency Center. She also spent many years working for Hutchinson Hospital and Home Instead Senior Care.

Patty is preceded by her parents; three brothers, Kenneth, Larry, and David Cavenah; and two sisters, Ramona Kincaid and Juanita Cavenah.

She is survived by her daughter, Adria Jackson and her husband, William; son, Brian Borchert; siblings, Charles, Dennis, and Collette Cavenah; her three grandchildren, Jillian Tobin, and Jacob and Rhys Jackson; and multiple nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 4:00pm to 6:30pm at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, with a rosary to follow at St. Teresa Catholic Church, 211 E. 5th Ave, at 7:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 10:00am at St. Teresa Catholic Church with Father Aaron Spexarth officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Patty Borchert Memorial Fund, and can be sent in care of the funeral home.

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 </figure>Patricia “Patty” Ann Borchert, 70, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, KS. She was born November 22, 1952 in Ness City, KS to Glen and Gertrude (Werner) Cavenah.Patty attended McPherson High School and graduated in 1971. In 1976, she married Russell D. Borchert. They had two children, Adria and Brian. Patty and Russell later divorced. She is a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church in Hutchinson. She enjoyed spending her time outside, whether it was to garden, swim, or work on her tan. Patty also loved to spend time with her family, and especially her grandchildren. Patty loved taking care of young children and spent many years working at the Hutchinson Children’s Emergency Center. She also spent many years working for Hutchinson Hospital and Home Instead Senior Care.Patty is preceded by her parents; three brothers, Kenneth, Larry, and David Cavenah; and two sisters, Ramona Kincaid and Juanita Cavenah.She is survived by her daughter, Adria Jackson and her husband, William; son, Brian Borchert; siblings, Charles, Dennis, and Collette Cavenah; her three grandchildren, Jillian Tobin, and Jacob and Rhys Jackson; and multiple nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 4:00pm to 6:30pm at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, with a rosary to follow at St. Teresa Catholic Church, 211 E. 5th Ave, at 7:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 10:00am at St. Teresa Catholic Church with Father Aaron Spexarth officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Patty Borchert Memorial Fund, and can be sent in care of the funeral home.

Patricia “Patty” Ann Borchert |1952-2023|

Bev Ann Cromwell, 83, died April 17, 2023, at her residence, Hutchinson. She was born September 27, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Lawrence and Ruth (Betts) Miller.

Bev was a Hutchinson High School graduate. She was a member of Journey Mennonite Church, South Hutchinson.

She was always very social and friendly, Bev loved to talk to anyone that would listen. She also enjoyed singing and coloring.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, David C. Miller; sister, Marilyn J. Miller.

Graveside Service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 26,&nbsp;2023, at Memorial Park. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday with family present to greet friends from 2-4 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to TECH, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Bev Ann Cromwell, 83, died April 17, 2023, at her residence, Hutchinson. She was born September 27, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Lawrence and Ruth (Betts) Miller.Bev was a Hutchinson High School graduate. She was a member of Journey Mennonite Church, South Hutchinson.She was always very social and friendly, Bev loved to talk to anyone that would listen. She also enjoyed singing and coloring.Bev is survived by her TECH family.She was preceded in death by her parents; son, David C. Miller; sister, Marilyn J. Miller.Graveside Service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 26,&nbsp;2023, at Memorial Park. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday with family present to greet friends from 2-4 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to TECH, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Bev Ann Cromwell |1939-2023|

Carol Ann Ewing, 75, died April 20, 2023, at Buhler Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, after a long, but courageous battle against cancer. She was born January 16, 1948, in Sioux City, IA, to LeRoy Lawrence and Shirley Jean (Harwood) Muir.

Carol attended Nickerson High School and obtained a GED. She also took classes at Hutchinson Community College in 1972.

She worked at Krause Corporation, now KUHN Krause, for almost 25 years. Carol was the receptionist and loved it! No work day was the same for her. She loved interacting with and meeting new people. Carol didn’t know a stranger and had the gift of gab.

Watching sports took up most of her free time. She loved NASCAR (Kyle Busch), football (K-State and the Kansas City Chiefs), and NCAA men’s basketball, especially March Madness.

Carol is survived by: her two beautiful children, Lisa Ewing and Matthew (La Shaune) Ewing; older brother, Jim Muir; baby brother, Randy (Julie) Gould; sister, Janette Singer; grandchildren, Tyler, Thomas and Ellie Ewing.

She was preceded in death by: her grandparents; parents; brothers, Steve Gould and Tom Gould; sister, Sherry Serkes; sister-in-law, Cindy Muir; and granddogs, Honey, Chance, Chocolate, and Layla.

Per Carol’s request, cremation has taken place and no funeral services are planned.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Cancer Council of Reno County or to Carol Ewing Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Carol Ann Ewing, 75, died April 20, 2023, at Buhler Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, after a long, but courageous battle against cancer. She was born January 16, 1948, in Sioux City, IA, to LeRoy Lawrence and Shirley Jean (Harwood) Muir.Carol attended Nickerson High School and obtained a GED. She also took classes at Hutchinson Community College in 1972.She worked at Krause Corporation, now KUHN Krause, for almost 25 years. Carol was the receptionist and loved it! No work day was the same for her. She loved interacting with and meeting new people. Carol didn’t know a stranger and had the gift of gab.Watching sports took up most of her free time. She loved NASCAR (Kyle Busch), football (K-State and the Kansas City Chiefs), and NCAA men’s basketball, especially March Madness.Carol is survived by: her two beautiful children, Lisa Ewing and Matthew (La Shaune) Ewing; older brother, Jim Muir; baby brother, Randy (Julie) Gould; sister, Janette Singer; grandchildren, Tyler, Thomas and Ellie Ewing.She was preceded in death by: her grandparents; parents; brothers, Steve Gould and Tom Gould; sister, Sherry Serkes; sister-in-law, Cindy Muir; and granddogs, Honey, Chance, Chocolate, and Layla.Per Carol’s request, cremation has taken place and no funeral services are planned.In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Cancer Council of Reno County or to Carol Ewing Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Carol Ann Ewing |1948-2023|

Luella Schmidt, Moundridge, Kansas, died April 21, 2023 at the Moundridge Manor, Moundridge. She was 95 years old. 

Luella was born November 20, 1927, at Verden, Oklahoma, to William and Carrie (Nightingale) Schmidt. She moved with her parents to Burns, Kansas, in 1946, and later to Moundridge where she lived until her death. She was a member of the Meridian Mennonite Church at Hesston. Luella was a nurse and worked at area elder care homes for many years. 

Surviving are sisters Rosena (Gilmer) Koehn, Fairview, OK; LaWanda (Amos) Swarey, Burns, KS; Carol Swarey, Belleville, PA; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Meridian Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Hesston. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, April 25 at Moundridge Funeral Home, with a visitation to follow from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the church. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Moundridge Manor in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.

Luella Schmidt, Moundridge, Kansas, died April 21, 2023 at the Moundridge Manor, Moundridge. She was 95 years old. Luella was born November 20, 1927, at Verden, Oklahoma, to William and Carrie (Nightingale) Schmidt. She moved with her parents to Burns, Kansas, in 1946, and later to Moundridge where she lived until her death. She was a member of the Meridian Mennonite Church at Hesston. Luella was a nurse and worked at area elder care homes for many years. Surviving are sisters Rosena (Gilmer) Koehn, Fairview, OK; LaWanda (Amos) Swarey, Burns, KS; Carol Swarey, Belleville, PA; and many nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Meridian Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Hesston. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, April 25 at Moundridge Funeral Home, with a visitation to follow from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Moundridge Manor in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.

Luella Schmidt |1927-2023|

Carroll Lee Engelland, 93, passed away April 19, 2023, at his home.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born on December 19, 1929, in rural Rice County, to Ansel Engelland and Elsie (Stange) Engelland.

Carroll was a 1947 graduate of Nickerson High and attended Hutchinson Community Junior College.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a farmer and dairyman.&nbsp;&nbsp;Carroll served on the Nickerson Cooperative Board and the Midland United Church of Christ Board.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a longtime member of the Midland United Church of Christ, Sterling.

On May 6, 1951, Carroll married Delpha White, in Hutchinson.&nbsp;&nbsp;They shared over 71 years of marriage.

Carroll is survived by:&nbsp;&nbsp;his wife, Delpha Engelland of Hutchinson; sons, Bruce (Sharon) Engelland of Nickerson, Glenn (Kay) Engelland of Salina, and Tom (Dena) Engelland of Sterling; grandchildren, Brent Engelland, Brett Engelland, Matthew Engelland, Erin Engelland Hughes, Kathleen Engelland Huelskamp, Alex Engelland, and Eric Engelland; thirteen great-grandchildren; sister, Cheryl Engelland of Hutchinson; and sister-in-law, Betty Engelland of Sterling.

He was preceded in death by:&nbsp;&nbsp;his parents; great-grandson, Michael Engelland; and brothers, Donald Engelland, Kermit Engelland, and Dwight Engelland.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2023, at Midland United Church of Christ, 1955 22nd Road, Sterling, with Pastor Matthew Perkins officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp;&nbsp;Friends may call from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, with the family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Midland United Church of Christ or Gentiva Hospice, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Carroll Lee Engelland, 93, passed away April 19, 2023, at his home.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born on December 19, 1929, in rural Rice County, to Ansel Engelland and Elsie (Stange) Engelland.Carroll was a 1947 graduate of Nickerson High and attended Hutchinson Community Junior College.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a farmer and dairyman.&nbsp;&nbsp;Carroll served on the Nickerson Cooperative Board and the Midland United Church of Christ Board.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a longtime member of the Midland United Church of Christ, Sterling.On May 6, 1951, Carroll married Delpha White, in Hutchinson.&nbsp;&nbsp;They shared over 71 years of marriage.Carroll is survived by:&nbsp;&nbsp;his wife, Delpha Engelland of Hutchinson; sons, Bruce (Sharon) Engelland of Nickerson, Glenn (Kay) Engelland of Salina, and Tom (Dena) Engelland of Sterling; grandchildren, Brent Engelland, Brett Engelland, Matthew Engelland, Erin Engelland Hughes, Kathleen Engelland Huelskamp, Alex Engelland, and Eric Engelland; thirteen great-grandchildren; sister, Cheryl Engelland of Hutchinson; and sister-in-law, Betty Engelland of Sterling.He was preceded in death by:&nbsp;&nbsp;his parents; great-grandson, Michael Engelland; and brothers, Donald Engelland, Kermit Engelland, and Dwight Engelland.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2023, at Midland United Church of Christ, 1955 22nd Road, Sterling, with Pastor Matthew Perkins officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp;&nbsp;Friends may call from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, with the family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Midland United Church of Christ or Gentiva Hospice, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Carroll Lee Engelland |1929-2023|

Mary Elizabeth Herr passed away at age 94, on April 19, 2023, in Hesston, Kansas. Mary was born on July 22, 1928, in Plain City, Ohio, to Eli and Ida (Kaufman) Yutzy. She married H. Eugene “Gene” Herr on May 21, 1955, in Kingview, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her husband; and brothers, Earl Yutzy and Vernon Yutzy, who resided in Plain City. She attended primary and high school in Plain City. She graduated in 1949 (AA) and 1953 (BA) from Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana.

Mary had a wonderfully diverse life and career that touched many people. From 1949-51 she taught at a one-room school in Plain City. In 1953, she moved to Chicago where she meet Gene while serving in the Mennonite Church’s Voluntary Service program. After raising three children she returned to work outside the home, teaching Language Arts in Harper, Kansas, and Middlebury, Indiana, during the late 1960s to mid-1970s. From 1978-1982, she and Gene were founders and co-directors of the Phoenix Discipleship and Service program sponsored by the Mennonite Board of Missions, and from 1982-1985 she served Director of Service Ministries at the Mennonite Board of Missions in Elkhart, Indiana. On September 10, 1989, she was ordained for spiritual retreat ministry by the Indiana Michigan Mennonite Conference.

From 1985 through 2001, Mary and Gene established The Hermitage Retreat Center in Three Rivers, Michigan—a place where their vision and dreams came together. Located on 53 acres with a barn that was expertly repurposed by a local craftsman and family friend, it is a place for spiritual retreats and to connect with nature on wooded trails. After retiring in 2001, they spent five months in Belfast, Northern Ireland, working at the Columbanus Community of Reconciliation. They also traveled domestically and internationally.

Through the years and across different roles and settings, Mary served and mentored others. She was a doting and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, a wonderful friend, and a chef known for keeping and starting family culinary traditions. She was also a gracious hostess and opened her home to countless visitors from throughout the world. Those experiences enriched her family and formed life-long relationships. She is survived by three children: son, Phillip and his wife Magda of Olney, Maryland; son, Karl and his wife Mary Lynne of Bayfield, Colorado; and daughter, Ellen Awe and her husband Darryl of Wichita, Kansas. She has six granddaughters along with their respective spouses: Jessica McElhiney, Heather Herr, Alejandra Herr (Brian Boyd), Emily (Chris) Metcalf, Amber Vogts (Matt Wilder), and Avery Vogts (Ethan Oltean). She also has five great-grandsons: Oliver and Jack Metcalf, and Bryton, Sebastian, and Benjamin Boyd. Private family burial will take place at Eastlawn Cemetery, rural Hesston. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 28, 2023 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston, Kansas. Cards and condolences may be sent to Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 32, Hesston, KS 67062.

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 </figure>Mary Elizabeth Herr passed away at age 94, on April 19, 2023, in Hesston, Kansas. Mary was born on July 22, 1928, in Plain City, Ohio, to Eli and Ida (Kaufman) Yutzy. She married H. Eugene “Gene” Herr on May 21, 1955, in Kingview, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her husband; and brothers, Earl Yutzy and Vernon Yutzy, who resided in Plain City. She attended primary and high school in Plain City. She graduated in 1949 (AA) and 1953 (BA) from Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana.Mary had a wonderfully diverse life and career that touched many people. From 1949-51 she taught at a one-room school in Plain City. In 1953, she moved to Chicago where she meet Gene while serving in the Mennonite Church’s Voluntary Service program. After raising three children she returned to work outside the home, teaching Language Arts in Harper, Kansas, and Middlebury, Indiana, during the late 1960s to mid-1970s. From 1978-1982, she and Gene were founders and co-directors of the Phoenix Discipleship and Service program sponsored by the Mennonite Board of Missions, and from 1982-1985 she served Director of Service Ministries at the Mennonite Board of Missions in Elkhart, Indiana. On September 10, 1989, she was ordained for spiritual retreat ministry by the Indiana Michigan Mennonite Conference.From 1985 through 2001, Mary and Gene established The Hermitage Retreat Center in Three Rivers, Michigan—a place where their vision and dreams came together. Located on 53 acres with a barn that was expertly repurposed by a local craftsman and family friend, it is a place for spiritual retreats and to connect with nature on wooded trails. After retiring in 2001, they spent five months in Belfast, Northern Ireland, working at the Columbanus Community of Reconciliation. They also traveled domestically and internationally.Through the years and across different roles and settings, Mary served and mentored others. She was a doting and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, a wonderful friend, and a chef known for keeping and starting family culinary traditions. She was also a gracious hostess and opened her home to countless visitors from throughout the world. Those experiences enriched her family and formed life-long relationships. She is survived by three children: son, Phillip and his wife Magda of Olney, Maryland; son, Karl and his wife Mary Lynne of Bayfield, Colorado; and daughter, Ellen Awe and her husband Darryl of Wichita, Kansas. She has six granddaughters along with their respective spouses: Jessica McElhiney, Heather Herr, Alejandra Herr (Brian Boyd), Emily (Chris) Metcalf, Amber Vogts (Matt Wilder), and Avery Vogts (Ethan Oltean). She also has five great-grandsons: Oliver and Jack Metcalf, and Bryton, Sebastian, and Benjamin Boyd. Private family burial will take place at Eastlawn Cemetery, rural Hesston. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 28, 2023 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston, Kansas. Cards and condolences may be sent to Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 32, Hesston, KS 67062.

Mary Elizabeth Herr |1928-2023|

Cheryl Diana LeFort was born July 13th, 1956 in Wichita, KS daughter of Theresa and Ray Ward.&nbsp; The family moved to Derby, Kansas in 1963 where Cheryl grew up and attended school.&nbsp; She was a very hard worker and began working in High School and bought her first car, a 1976 red Ford Pinto.&nbsp; She worked in the nursing home for over 30 years. She loved her residents and took exceptional care of them and they all become like family to her.&nbsp; Don joked saying she loved her residents and coworkers so much that she would one day just move in there so that she could clock out and go straight to her room,&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cheryl met and married James Donavon Lefort on Novermber 9, 1990 .&nbsp; Brought to this union one son, Bobby, and one daughter, Sandra.&nbsp; Cheryl loved both Bobby and Sandra as her own and would give either of them her shirt off her back.&nbsp; Don and Cheryl were happily married for 32 years.&nbsp; Cheryl's husband Don liked to tease her by calling Cheryl "Granny whooper snooper" Or "What’s the Troubles, Bubbles" in front of the kids.&nbsp; The grandkids picked up quickly to that and started teasing their grandma by calling her "Granny Whooper Snooper."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In Cheryl's free time she loved going to the movies and getting her nails done. Grandma Cheryl has taken her grandkids to plenty of movies over the years.&nbsp; The kids all have memories.&nbsp; There was no doubt that Cheryl LOVED her movies.&nbsp; Being at the theater was her happy place. Mida recalls her always having a salt shaker and a blanket on hand. Her grandson Cruz laughed remembering his grandma Cheryl taking him and her overfilling her slushy cup. Cheryl would pick up her great nephew Landon and call him her boyfriend and take him on a date to the movies.&nbsp; She loved spoiling her grandkids, nieces, and nephews.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cheryl loved to crochet blankets.&nbsp; Her niece, Tabatha, fondly remembers one time Cheryl made a trip to Wichita to give her and her sister blankets she crocheted.&nbsp; She made them as owls because they all loved owls just like their grandma Theresa and made them purple which was Cheryl’s favorite color.&nbsp;

She also had a GREAT love for her pets. Especially her Shih-tzu. She loved them like her babies and grieved when she would have to say goodbye to one. Her puppies loved her two and have sensed the loss of their MOMMY.&nbsp; Cheryl shared her love of dogs with several family members.&nbsp; Her daughter in law, Jess, her nieces Megan and Terra each have a puppy from the same line.&nbsp;Her dog, Pepper is the grandfather to all 3 dogs.&nbsp; She often called or texted to ask for pictures of the puppies. &nbsp;Her niece Terra called to be sure someone was still loving on her babies because she was sure Aunt Cheryl would want her to check.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cheryl will be remembered as being a loving wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose honest wisdom was often called upon.&nbsp; Along with her advice you could count on Cheryl to crack a joke, which inevitably followed with her laugh.&nbsp;Cheryl had a fun, outgoing personality.&nbsp;She was a very strong and independent woman.&nbsp;&nbsp; She will be greatly missed by all who knew her! Cheryl had a fun, outgoing personality.&nbsp; She was strong and very independent with a HUGE heart for her family.&nbsp;Her grandson Shae when asked what he remembered about his grandma he said "Her hilarious laugh! It was so contagious! It made me laugh."&nbsp; Cheryl always had to make sure to get a photo next to Shae each time she saw him cause she knew he would outgrow her.&nbsp; Shae did in fact outgrow Cheryl and she still wanted a photo next to him each time she was with him.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cheryl was a member of AA for many years. She worked hard to keep her sobriety. She loved her AA family and one was most proud of her husbands sobriety. She loved celebrating him. She always put others before herself. And was her husband's biggest cheerleader!

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On April 17, 2023 Cheryl went to be with Jesus at the age of 67.&nbsp; She was preceded by death by her parents; Ray and Theresa Ward. Nephews Travis and Brannon Ward and brother Randy.&nbsp; In laws Robert and Elenore LeFort and nephew Trevor Rempe.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cheryl will be deeply missed by her husband, Don and her son Bobby Joe and wife Jess, and daughter,&nbsp; Sandra.&nbsp; Sister Leinda Drake, Brothers: Richard Ward,&nbsp; &amp; Russel Ward. Sister in laws Janey Denton and husband Stan, Stacey Rempe and husband Bill,&nbsp; Brother in laws Brad LeFort, Bob LeFort and wife Diane&nbsp; Grandchildren: Dakota, Haylee, Shae, Mida, Roger, and Cruz.&nbsp; And several nieces and nephews ; other relatives and many friends.

Cheryl Diana LeFort was born July 13th, 1956 in Wichita, KS daughter of Theresa and Ray Ward.&nbsp; The family moved to Derby, Kansas in 1963 where Cheryl grew up and attended school.&nbsp; She was a very hard worker and began working in High School and bought her first car, a 1976 red Ford Pinto.&nbsp; She worked in the nursing home for over 30 years. She loved her residents and took exceptional care of them and they all become like family to her.&nbsp; Don joked saying she loved her residents and coworkers so much that she would one day just move in there so that she could clock out and go straight to her room,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cheryl met and married James Donavon Lefort on Novermber 9, 1990 .&nbsp; Brought to this union one son, Bobby, and one daughter, Sandra.&nbsp; Cheryl loved both Bobby and Sandra as her own and would give either of them her shirt off her back.&nbsp; Don and Cheryl were happily married for 32 years.&nbsp; Cheryl's husband Don liked to tease her by calling Cheryl "Granny whooper snooper" Or "What’s the Troubles, Bubbles" in front of the kids.&nbsp; The grandkids picked up quickly to that and started teasing their grandma by calling her "Granny Whooper Snooper."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In Cheryl's free time she loved going to the movies and getting her nails done. Grandma Cheryl has taken her grandkids to plenty of movies over the years.&nbsp; The kids all have memories.&nbsp; There was no doubt that Cheryl LOVED her movies.&nbsp; Being at the theater was her happy place. Mida recalls her always having a salt shaker and a blanket on hand. Her grandson Cruz laughed remembering his grandma Cheryl taking him and her overfilling her slushy cup. Cheryl would pick up her great nephew Landon and call him her boyfriend and take him on a date to the movies.&nbsp; She loved spoiling her grandkids, nieces, and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cheryl loved to crochet blankets.&nbsp; Her niece, Tabatha, fondly remembers one time Cheryl made a trip to Wichita to give her and her sister blankets she crocheted.&nbsp; She made them as owls because they all loved owls just like their grandma Theresa and made them purple which was Cheryl’s favorite color.&nbsp;She also had a GREAT love for her pets. Especially her Shih-tzu. She loved them like her babies and grieved when she would have to say goodbye to one. Her puppies loved her two and have sensed the loss of their MOMMY.&nbsp; Cheryl shared her love of dogs with several family members.&nbsp; Her daughter in law, Jess, her nieces Megan and Terra each have a puppy from the same line.&nbsp;Her dog, Pepper is the grandfather to all 3 dogs.&nbsp; She often called or texted to ask for pictures of the puppies. &nbsp;Her niece Terra called to be sure someone was still loving on her babies because she was sure Aunt Cheryl would want her to check.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cheryl will be remembered as being a loving wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose honest wisdom was often called upon.&nbsp; Along with her advice you could count on Cheryl to crack a joke, which inevitably followed with her laugh.&nbsp;Cheryl had a fun, outgoing personality.&nbsp;She was a very strong and independent woman.&nbsp;&nbsp; She will be greatly missed by all who knew her! Cheryl had a fun, outgoing personality.&nbsp; She was strong and very independent with a HUGE heart for her family.&nbsp;Her grandson Shae when asked what he remembered about his grandma he said "Her hilarious laugh! It was so contagious! It made me laugh."&nbsp; Cheryl always had to make sure to get a photo next to Shae each time she saw him cause she knew he would outgrow her.&nbsp; Shae did in fact outgrow Cheryl and she still wanted a photo next to him each time she was with him.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cheryl was a member of AA for many years. She worked hard to keep her sobriety. She loved her AA family and one was most proud of her husbands sobriety. She loved celebrating him. She always put others before herself. And was her husband's biggest cheerleader!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On April 17, 2023 Cheryl went to be with Jesus at the age of 67.&nbsp; She was preceded by death by her parents; Ray and Theresa Ward. Nephews Travis and Brannon Ward and brother Randy.&nbsp; In laws Robert and Elenore LeFort and nephew Trevor Rempe.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cheryl will be deeply missed by her husband, Don and her son Bobby Joe and wife Jess, and daughter,&nbsp; Sandra.&nbsp; Sister Leinda Drake, Brothers: Richard Ward,&nbsp; &amp; Russel Ward. Sister in laws Janey Denton and husband Stan, Stacey Rempe and husband Bill,&nbsp; Brother in laws Brad LeFort, Bob LeFort and wife Diane&nbsp; Grandchildren: Dakota, Haylee, Shae, Mida, Roger, and Cruz.&nbsp; And several nieces and nephews ; other relatives and many friends.

Cheryl Diana LeFort |1956-2023|


Cindy
Fay Ratzlaff, 36, of Galva, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 19,
2023 and her baby girl, Amara Belle Ratzlaff, at Wesley Medical
Center in Wichita.  Cindy was born on March 4, 1987 in West Point,
Mississippi, the daughter of Levi G. and Nancy Katie (Kanagy) Hoover.

Cindy
attended school at Hill and Dale Christian School of Dumas, Arkansas.

She
was united in marriage to Jared Keith Ratzlaff on January 26, 2014 in
Dumas, Arkansas.

Cindy
was a member of the Lone Tree Church of God in Christ, Mennonite in
rural Galva.

She
was a homemaker and worked in the food industry.  Cindy previously
worked in lawn care with her family business, Hoover’s Mowing
Service.  She was currently employed at the Tin Roof Pantry in Galva.

She
is survived by her husband, Jared Ratzlaff of the home; parents; Levi
and Nancy Hoover of Dumas, AR; sisters, Brenda (Sherwin) Koehn of
Liberty, KY, June (Trent) Ratzlaff of Shenandoah, VA, Ruthy (Douglas)
Unruh of Avera, GA, and Melissa (Austin) Loewen of Glenn, CA;
brother, Delton (Abby) Hoover of Dumas, AR; mother and father-in-law,
Lila and Keith Ratzlaff of Canton; sister-in-law, Ashley (Ryan) Yoder
of Homeworth, OH; aunts and uncles; and many nieces, nephews, cousins
and special friends.

Cindy
was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Jacob and Lizzie
(Peachey) Kanagy; and paternal grandparents, Noah and Lizzie (Garman)
Hoover.

Funeral
services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Lone
Tree Mennonite Church.  Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Family will greet friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 21 at
Lone Tree Mennonite Church.  Memorial contributions may be made to
Lone Tree Church in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410,
Moundridge, KS 67107.

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Cindy
Fay Ratzlaff, 36, of Galva, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 19,
2023 and her baby girl, Amara Belle Ratzlaff, at Wesley Medical
Center in Wichita. Cindy was born on March 4, 1987 in West Point,
Mississippi, the daughter of Levi G. and Nancy Katie (Kanagy) Hoover.Cindy
attended school at Hill and Dale Christian School of Dumas, Arkansas.She
was united in marriage to Jared Keith Ratzlaff on January 26, 2014 in
Dumas, Arkansas.Cindy
was a member of the Lone Tree Church of God in Christ, Mennonite in
rural Galva.She
was a homemaker and worked in the food industry. Cindy previously
worked in lawn care with her family business, Hoover’s Mowing
Service. She was currently employed at the Tin Roof Pantry in Galva.She
is survived by her husband, Jared Ratzlaff of the home; parents; Levi
and Nancy Hoover of Dumas, AR; sisters, Brenda (Sherwin) Koehn of
Liberty, KY, June (Trent) Ratzlaff of Shenandoah, VA, Ruthy (Douglas)
Unruh of Avera, GA, and Melissa (Austin) Loewen of Glenn, CA;
brother, Delton (Abby) Hoover of Dumas, AR; mother and father-in-law,
Lila and Keith Ratzlaff of Canton; sister-in-law, Ashley (Ryan) Yoder
of Homeworth, OH; aunts and uncles; and many nieces, nephews, cousins
and special friends.Cindy
was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Jacob and Lizzie
(Peachey) Kanagy; and paternal grandparents, Noah and Lizzie (Garman)
Hoover.Funeral
services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Lone
Tree Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Family will greet friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 21 at
Lone Tree Mennonite Church. Memorial contributions may be made to
Lone Tree Church in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410,
Moundridge, KS 67107.

Cindy Fay Ratzlaff |1987-2023|

Joel Andrew Brubaker, 91, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 at South Wind Home. He was born on September 27, 1931 near Sawyer to Everett James and Hazel Frances (Montgomery) Brubaker. Joel married Lorraine (Eller) Brubaker on August 15, 1953 in Rossville, Indiana. She preceded him in death on December 6, 2018. Joel accepted Christ as a young man and became a member of Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Sawyer. He enjoyed farming, traveling, spending time with his family and South Wind family and socializing with people. He is survived by his sons, Kent and Ann Brubaker of Sawyer and Michael and Renee Brubaker of Fort Worth, Texas; grandchildren, Kara Brubaker, Kami and Trevor Metzger, Kai and Kelsie Brubaker and Lexi and Cameron Epperson; great-grandchildren, Clay, Alli and Kit Metzger and Olivia Brubaker; brother in-law, Sylvan Eller of Clayton, Ohio; and sister in-law, Phyllis Brubaker of Roanoke, Virginia. Joel is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lorraine Brubaker; and brother, Donald Oscar Brubaker. Visitation will be Friday, April 21, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5-7 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Sawyer. Burial will follow at Pleasantview Cemetery, Sawyer. Memorials may be made to South Wind Home in care of Larrison Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Joel Andrew Brubaker, 91, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 at South Wind Home. He was born on September 27, 1931 near Sawyer to Everett James and Hazel Frances (Montgomery) Brubaker. Joel married Lorraine (Eller) Brubaker on August 15, 1953 in Rossville, Indiana. She preceded him in death on December 6, 2018. Joel accepted Christ as a young man and became a member of Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Sawyer. He enjoyed farming, traveling, spending time with his family and South Wind family and socializing with people. He is survived by his sons, Kent and Ann Brubaker of Sawyer and Michael and Renee Brubaker of Fort Worth, Texas; grandchildren, Kara Brubaker, Kami and Trevor Metzger, Kai and Kelsie Brubaker and Lexi and Cameron Epperson; great-grandchildren, Clay, Alli and Kit Metzger and Olivia Brubaker; brother in-law, Sylvan Eller of Clayton, Ohio; and sister in-law, Phyllis Brubaker of Roanoke, Virginia. Joel is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lorraine Brubaker; and brother, Donald Oscar Brubaker. Visitation will be Friday, April 21, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5-7 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Sawyer. Burial will follow at Pleasantview Cemetery, Sawyer. Memorials may be made to South Wind Home in care of Larrison Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Joel Andrew Brubaker |1931-2023|

Barbara Dorothy (Gowen) Lay, 77, passed away on April 15, 2023 in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She was born on September 16, 1945 to Orval and Dorothy (Braucher) Gowen. She graduated from Madison High School in Madison, KS, and also attended the Wichita Business College.&nbsp;&nbsp;After graduating, she was a lifelong resident of Wichita, Kansas.

She married Clinton Lyle Lay in Madison, KS on February 6, 1966.&nbsp;&nbsp;From that union were born their children Michael Clinton, Alan Mitchell, and Heather Michelle.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Barbara was self-employed as a child care provider for over 25 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a member of Countryside Christian Church since 1974, and Woodlawn Christian Church prior to that.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was an avid painter, and an active member of the Kansas Wheathearts and Society of Decorative Painters.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was passionate about supporting educational scholarships through the Gowen-Lay Memorial Scholarship Fund, as well as spreading the gospel to children throughout the world via Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her many other interests included (but were certainly not limited to) collecting and creating dolls, genealogy, and spending time with her beloved family.&nbsp; She and Clinton loved to travel, and had visited all of the 50 states except one (Georgia), as well as Canada,&nbsp;Great Britain, Germany, Austria, the Panama Canal, Egypt and the Holy Lands.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Lyle Lay; her son, Alan Mitchell Lay; her grandchildren, Laura Ellen Lay and Isaac Herndon; her brother, Richard Gowen; her parents, Orval and Dorothy Gowen; as well as her brothers- and sisters-in-law Cheryl Gowen (wife of Richard), Gilbert and Ruby Lay, Donald and Barbara Jean Lay, Virginia and Earl Wigle, Eleanor and Charles Rindt, Rolland and Juanita Lay, Laverna and Ron Leeson, and Phyllis and Ralph Anderson.

She is survived by her children, Michael Lay (spouse Kim) and Heather (Lay) Berkheimer (spouse Jim); grandchildren Brandon Lay, Travis Lay (spouse Kaitie), Joshua Lay, Rachel (Lay) Messner (spouse Regan), Kristina (Lay) Hilger (spouse Mitch), Anna Lay, Adam Herndon, Melissa Lay, Cate Berkheimer, and Grace Berkheimer; and great-grandchildren Alauria and Alec Messner, Ellie and Adelynn Lay, Everleigh and Everett Hilger; and her siblings Mary Meyer (spouse Lynn), Shirley Dreyer (spouse Ken), and Charlie Gowen (spouse Cathy); and her many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to the Gowen-Lay Scholarship Fund, c/o Madison Education Assistance Fund—Linda Wilson, PO Box 428, Madison KS 66860,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:meafmad.92@gmail.com" target="_blank">meafmad.92@gmail.com</a>.

Service will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10:00 am, at Countryside Christian Church, Wichita Kansas.

Condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.bakerfhvc.com">www.bakerfhvc.com</a>.

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 </figure>Barbara Dorothy (Gowen) Lay, 77, passed away on April 15, 2023 in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born on September 16, 1945 to Orval and Dorothy (Braucher) Gowen. She graduated from Madison High School in Madison, KS, and also attended the Wichita Business College.&nbsp;&nbsp;After graduating, she was a lifelong resident of Wichita, Kansas.She married Clinton Lyle Lay in Madison, KS on February 6, 1966.&nbsp;&nbsp;From that union were born their children Michael Clinton, Alan Mitchell, and Heather Michelle.&nbsp;&nbsp;Barbara was self-employed as a child care provider for over 25 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a member of Countryside Christian Church since 1974, and Woodlawn Christian Church prior to that.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was an avid painter, and an active member of the Kansas Wheathearts and Society of Decorative Painters.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was passionate about supporting educational scholarships through the Gowen-Lay Memorial Scholarship Fund, as well as spreading the gospel to children throughout the world via Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her many other interests included (but were certainly not limited to) collecting and creating dolls, genealogy, and spending time with her beloved family.&nbsp; She and Clinton loved to travel, and had visited all of the 50 states except one (Georgia), as well as Canada,&nbsp;Great Britain, Germany, Austria, the Panama Canal, Egypt and the Holy Lands.She is preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Lyle Lay; her son, Alan Mitchell Lay; her grandchildren, Laura Ellen Lay and Isaac Herndon; her brother, Richard Gowen; her parents, Orval and Dorothy Gowen; as well as her brothers- and sisters-in-law Cheryl Gowen (wife of Richard), Gilbert and Ruby Lay, Donald and Barbara Jean Lay, Virginia and Earl Wigle, Eleanor and Charles Rindt, Rolland and Juanita Lay, Laverna and Ron Leeson, and Phyllis and Ralph Anderson.She is survived by her children, Michael Lay (spouse Kim) and Heather (Lay) Berkheimer (spouse Jim); grandchildren Brandon Lay, Travis Lay (spouse Kaitie), Joshua Lay, Rachel (Lay) Messner (spouse Regan), Kristina (Lay) Hilger (spouse Mitch), Anna Lay, Adam Herndon, Melissa Lay, Cate Berkheimer, and Grace Berkheimer; and great-grandchildren Alauria and Alec Messner, Ellie and Adelynn Lay, Everleigh and Everett Hilger; and her siblings Mary Meyer (spouse Lynn), Shirley Dreyer (spouse Ken), and Charlie Gowen (spouse Cathy); and her many nieces and nephews.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to the Gowen-Lay Scholarship Fund, c/o Madison Education Assistance Fund—Linda Wilson, PO Box 428, Madison KS 66860,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:meafmad.92@gmail.com" target="_blank">meafmad.92@gmail.com</a>.Service will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10:00 am, at Countryside Christian Church, Wichita Kansas.Condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.bakerfhvc.com">www.bakerfhvc.com</a>.

Barbara Dorothy (Gowen) Lay |1945-2023|

Vernon Howard Tucker, 89, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away April 17, 2023, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. 

He was born February 23, 1934, in Enid, Oklahoma, the son of Ellis A. and Hazel G. Schoonover Tucker. Vernon has resided in Lyons since 1983, formerly of New Jersey and Leavenworth, Kansas. He graduated from Greensburg High School, Greensburg, Kansas, with the class of 1952. 

Vernon worked for Texaco Petroleum delivering fuel. He served in the United States Navy from June 17, 1953 until June 7, 1957. Tucker was a member of Faith Bible Church, Lyons. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. 

On December 19, 1954, Vernon was united in marriage with Mary Margaret Gabriel in Kansas City, Kansas. She preceded him in death on September 10, 2015. He is also preceded in death by his parents; and three siblings, Bob Tucker, Doris Crow, and Clifford Tucker. Vernon is survived by his two children, Douglas Tucker and wife Susan of Annandale, VA, and Tamela Gaszak and husband Richard of Mustang, OK; and three grandchildren, Cole Tucker, Courtney Tucker and Conner Gaszak. 

A private family burial will be held at the Lyons Municipal Cemetery at a later date. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

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 </figure>Vernon Howard Tucker, 89, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away April 17, 2023, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. He was born February 23, 1934, in Enid, Oklahoma, the son of Ellis A. and Hazel G. Schoonover Tucker. Vernon has resided in Lyons since 1983, formerly of New Jersey and Leavenworth, Kansas. He graduated from Greensburg High School, Greensburg, Kansas, with the class of 1952. Vernon worked for Texaco Petroleum delivering fuel. He served in the United States Navy from June 17, 1953 until June 7, 1957. Tucker was a member of Faith Bible Church, Lyons. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. On December 19, 1954, Vernon was united in marriage with Mary Margaret Gabriel in Kansas City, Kansas. She preceded him in death on September 10, 2015. He is also preceded in death by his parents; and three siblings, Bob Tucker, Doris Crow, and Clifford Tucker. Vernon is survived by his two children, Douglas Tucker and wife Susan of Annandale, VA, and Tamela Gaszak and husband Richard of Mustang, OK; and three grandchildren, Cole Tucker, Courtney Tucker and Conner Gaszak. A private family burial will be held at the Lyons Municipal Cemetery at a later date. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

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