Wilbur Voth, 90, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Mercy Hospital. He was born October 5, 1932 in Moundridge, the son of John D. and Linda (Graber) Voth.

Wilbur graduated from Moundridge High School with the class of 1951. He served in 1-W service following high school in Denver for two years.

He was a member of the First Mennonite Church of Christian.

Wilbur had his private pilot’s license and was a member of the Flying Farmers of America, and the Moundridge Flying Club and McPherson Flying Club.

Wilbur was united in marriage to Hazel Mae Heil on June 17, 1956 at Lind, Washington. She survives of the home.

He is also survived by his daughter, Eileen Voth of Mill Creek, WA; son, Michael Voth (Jana) of Wichita; granddaughter, Brittany Bartel (Bret) of El Dorado; grandson, Jordan Voth (Jennifer Weiman) of Kansas City, MO; great-granddaughter, Brooke Bartel of El Dorado; three sisters, Evelyn Penner of Whitewater, Waneta Goering (Eugene) of Moundridge, and Lois Hunsicker (Lee) of Telford, PA; seven brothers, Curt Voth of Charleston, WV, Karl Voth (Luanna) of Hesston, Larry Voth (Terry) of Boyertown, PA, Harry Voth (Cathy) of Loveland, CO, Myron Voth of Hesston, Stanley Voth of Hesston, and Verne Voth (Janet) of Hesston.

Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Ruth Kaiser and Alta Johnson; and two brothers, Glenn Voth and James Voth.

Graveside services will take place at 9:45 a.m., Monday, February 27, 2023 at First Mennonite Cemetery, rural Moundridge. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m., at First Mennonite Church of Christian. Family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, February 26 at Moundridge Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Mennonite Church of Christian in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.

Wilbur Voth, 90, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Mercy Hospital. He was born October 5, 1932 in Moundridge, the son of John D. and Linda (Graber) Voth.Wilbur graduated from Moundridge High School with the class of 1951. He served in 1-W service following high school in Denver for two years.He was a member of the First Mennonite Church of Christian.Wilbur had his private pilot’s license and was a member of the Flying Farmers of America, and the Moundridge Flying Club and McPherson Flying Club.He was a lifelong farmer.Wilbur was united in marriage to Hazel Mae Heil on June 17, 1956 at Lind, Washington. She survives of the home.He is also survived by his daughter, Eileen Voth of Mill Creek, WA; son, Michael Voth (Jana) of Wichita; granddaughter, Brittany Bartel (Bret) of El Dorado; grandson, Jordan Voth (Jennifer Weiman) of Kansas City, MO; great-granddaughter, Brooke Bartel of El Dorado; three sisters, Evelyn Penner of Whitewater, Waneta Goering (Eugene) of Moundridge, and Lois Hunsicker (Lee) of Telford, PA; seven brothers, Curt Voth of Charleston, WV, Karl Voth (Luanna) of Hesston, Larry Voth (Terry) of Boyertown, PA, Harry Voth (Cathy) of Loveland, CO, Myron Voth of Hesston, Stanley Voth of Hesston, and Verne Voth (Janet) of Hesston.Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Ruth Kaiser and Alta Johnson; and two brothers, Glenn Voth and James Voth.Graveside services will take place at 9:45 a.m., Monday, February 27, 2023 at First Mennonite Cemetery, rural Moundridge. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m., at First Mennonite Church of Christian. Family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, February 26 at Moundridge Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Mennonite Church of Christian in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.

Wilbur Voth |1932-2023|

Gerald “Jerry” F. Hochstein, age 89 of 
Hartington, Nebraska, died on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the Arbor Care
 Center in Hartington.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 
10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington with the Rev. 
Owen Korte officiating.&nbsp; Traditional visitation will be on Monday, at 
church, from 5-8:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation 
will continue on Tuesday morning one hour prior to services.&nbsp; Cremation 
will occur after the mass and burial of his cremated remains will be at 
St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Fordyce, NE at a later date.&nbsp; 
Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in 
Hartington.

You may watch a livestream of the funeral at www.facebook.com/WintzRay/live

In lieu of flowers, memorials are to be directed to the Cedar Catholic High School Endowment Fund.

Pallbearers will be grandsons:&nbsp; Marcus Heithold, Sam Heithold, Ethan 
Hochstein, Seth Howell, Alex Heithold, Decker Heithold, Grant Howell, 
Grayden Hochstein, Quinn Hochstein and Grant Sitzman.

Honorary Pallbearers will be granddaughters:&nbsp; Ashley Hochstein, Meghan Hochstein, Hillari Hugen and Kailyn Hochstein.

Gerald Francis was born on May 3, 1933, in Fordyce, Nebraska, to Edmund
 Ludwig and Gertrude Alma (Kathol) Hochstein.&nbsp; He grew up in Fordyce, NE
 and attended school in Fordyce until the 10th grade.&nbsp; He 
graduated from Holy Trinity High School in 1950.&nbsp; After high school, 
Jerry began farming with his dad and then married Joan Marie Schwartz on
 April 12, 1955, in Hartington. In 1958, he began farming south of 
Pleasant Valley, NE which is the home place. He raised livestock and 
grain.&nbsp; Jerry and Joan lived on the farm until moving into Hartington in
 2004. Farming was always the love of Jerry’s life and continued to be 
active in the farming operation even after moving into town.

Jerry was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the 4th
 Degree Knights, National Cattleman’s Association, National Corn Growers
 Association, and the American Soybean Association. Jerry loved to bowl 
and was a member of the 800 Series Club with an 807 series in 1998.&nbsp; He 
was a Pioneer and Dekalb Seed Corn salesman.&nbsp; He received the 
Outstanding Young Farmer award on December 8, 1959.&nbsp; He was involved in 
4-H his entire life.&nbsp; Formerly played baseball and softball until he was
 56 years old.&nbsp; Jerry golfed and was a member of the Hole-in-One Club 
having had two holes-in-one.&nbsp; He was a former Hartington Golf 
Invitational Champion.&nbsp; Jerry and Joan loved to travel and several of 
their trips were to Australia and New Zealand and numerous other 
locations. He was always ready to come back to the farm sooner than 
later.

Gerald is survived by his wife Joan of Hartington; five children Pam 
Howell of Hartington, Frank (Andrea) Hochstein of Hartington, Brad 
Hochstein (Katie VanBuren) of Hutchinson, KS, Deb (Mark) Sitzman of 
Scottsbluff, NE, John (Rebecca) Hochstein of Sioux Falls, SD; 14 
grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two sisters Norma Sparks of 
Socorro, New Mexico, Deanna “Toots” Lockman of Norfolk, NE; many nieces 
and nephews.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents Edmund and Gertrude 
Hochstein; two infants Mary and Gerard; a brother Richard “Dick” 
Hochstein; and a sister Alice Hochstein.

<figure>
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 </figure>Gerald “Jerry” F. Hochstein, age 89 of 
Hartington, Nebraska, died on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the Arbor Care
 Center in Hartington.Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 
10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington with the Rev. 
Owen Korte officiating.&nbsp; Traditional visitation will be on Monday, at 
church, from 5-8:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation 
will continue on Tuesday morning one hour prior to services.&nbsp; Cremation 
will occur after the mass and burial of his cremated remains will be at 
St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Fordyce, NE at a later date.&nbsp; 
Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in 
Hartington.You may watch a livestream of the funeral at www.facebook.com/WintzRay/liveIn lieu of flowers, memorials are to be directed to the Cedar Catholic High School Endowment Fund.Pallbearers will be grandsons:&nbsp; Marcus Heithold, Sam Heithold, Ethan 
Hochstein, Seth Howell, Alex Heithold, Decker Heithold, Grant Howell, 
Grayden Hochstein, Quinn Hochstein and Grant Sitzman.Honorary Pallbearers will be granddaughters:&nbsp; Ashley Hochstein, Meghan Hochstein, Hillari Hugen and Kailyn Hochstein.Gerald Francis was born on May 3, 1933, in Fordyce, Nebraska, to Edmund
 Ludwig and Gertrude Alma (Kathol) Hochstein.&nbsp; He grew up in Fordyce, NE
 and attended school in Fordyce until the 10th grade.&nbsp; He 
graduated from Holy Trinity High School in 1950.&nbsp; After high school, 
Jerry began farming with his dad and then married Joan Marie Schwartz on
 April 12, 1955, in Hartington. In 1958, he began farming south of 
Pleasant Valley, NE which is the home place. He raised livestock and 
grain.&nbsp; Jerry and Joan lived on the farm until moving into Hartington in
 2004. Farming was always the love of Jerry’s life and continued to be 
active in the farming operation even after moving into town.Jerry was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the 4th
 Degree Knights, National Cattleman’s Association, National Corn Growers
 Association, and the American Soybean Association. Jerry loved to bowl 
and was a member of the 800 Series Club with an 807 series in 1998.&nbsp; He 
was a Pioneer and Dekalb Seed Corn salesman.&nbsp; He received the 
Outstanding Young Farmer award on December 8, 1959.&nbsp; He was involved in 
4-H his entire life.&nbsp; Formerly played baseball and softball until he was
 56 years old.&nbsp; Jerry golfed and was a member of the Hole-in-One Club 
having had two holes-in-one.&nbsp; He was a former Hartington Golf 
Invitational Champion.&nbsp; Jerry and Joan loved to travel and several of 
their trips were to Australia and New Zealand and numerous other 
locations. He was always ready to come back to the farm sooner than 
later.Gerald is survived by his wife Joan of Hartington; five children Pam 
Howell of Hartington, Frank (Andrea) Hochstein of Hartington, Brad 
Hochstein (Katie VanBuren) of Hutchinson, KS, Deb (Mark) Sitzman of 
Scottsbluff, NE, John (Rebecca) Hochstein of Sioux Falls, SD; 14 
grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two sisters Norma Sparks of 
Socorro, New Mexico, Deanna “Toots” Lockman of Norfolk, NE; many nieces 
and nephews.Gerald was preceded in death by his parents Edmund and Gertrude 
Hochstein; two infants Mary and Gerard; a brother Richard “Dick” 
Hochstein; and a sister Alice Hochstein.

Gerald 'Jerry' F. Hochstein (1933-2023)

James “Jim” Lewis Dunn was born in McPherson on Dec. 3, 1941, to Jasper and Linda (Ewy) Dunn. The family moved to a farm near Arlington. Their marriage was blessed with two sons, James and Kenneth. After his mother’s tragic death to cancer in 1946, Jasper married Hazel Edwards in 1948. They had three children together, Donald, Kathy, and Linda (who also died of cancer at age 8).

Throughout his adult life, Jim had two callings. He was both a pastor and a farmer. He graduated from Arlington (KS) High School in 1959. He attended Bethel College in North Newton for two years, studying Industrial Arts, and Bible and Religion. As Jim tells the story, one day the local African Methodist Episcopal Church called a student church leadership club. They said they wanted a preacher for that Sunday. The rest of the students begged off. When the church leader that morning introduced Jim, he said: “This is our new preacher.” Jim didn’t say no, so his single Sunday preaching gig became a two-year unintentional intercultural ministry internship. He had always loved farming and ranching, too, and thought that’s what he would do with his life, so he transferred to Kansas State University, intending to get an agriculture degree. After one year, he returned to Bethel and graduated in 1963.

While at Bethel College, he met a lovely young musician, Ann Suderman. He told her if they would marry, she’d be a farmer’s wife. But he also continued to love preaching and the church. He wondered if God was calling him to ministry, so he enrolled in Mennonite Biblical Seminary (today called Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary), Elkhart, Indiana. Whether he would be a farmer or a minister, they didn’t know, but they married on Aug. 4, 1964, after Ann graduated college. Their marriage was blessed with two beloved sons, the oldest, Michael James, biological and the youngest, Jeffrey Lewis, adopted.

For several years after he graduated from seminary, he focused on ministry. His first full-time pastorate was in Carlock, Illinois, from 1967 to 1970. The family moved to Champaign, Illinois, where he pastored First Mennonite Church on the campus of the University of Illinois 1970-1980. Michael noted, “He was always a farmer at heart, though. Our home in Champaign was a corner lot. He dug up all the grass and planted corn and other vegetables in the front and side yards.” In 1980, Jim and his family moved to Newton. He worked at the denominational office for six years, then became campus pastor at Bethel College for three years. Even as he loved the church, he never lost his love of farming. 

In 1987, Jim and Ann bought a small farm on the outskirts of Hesston. On the small property he raised cattle, as well as wheat. His next ministry call was as lead pastor at First Mennonite Church, Newton 1989-92.

While there he increased his cattle herd. Ultimately, he ran cattle in four counties, all while pastoring a large congregation. When asked what he did for fun, he’d say, “Work the land. Raise cattle.”

Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church in Goessel called him to be pastor from 1998-2004. Burrton Mennonite Church was his final call in 2004-2015. He retired from ministry when the congregation closed.

He continued farming and ranching until 2019 when Jim and Ann sold their beloved farm to move to Schowalter Villa.

Jim got a rare cancer diagnosis in late July 2022. The God who loved him called Jim to become part of the “great cloud of witnesses” on Feb. 13, 2023.

He is preceded in death by Jasper and Linda Dunn, sister Linda Dunn, Hazel Dunn, and son Jeff. 

He is lovingly remembered by Ann, Michael and Kathy Neufeld Dunn. His siblings, Kenneth Dunn and family: Eva Gordon (Doug) — children Ben, Jade, Jeffrey; Elsbeth Noga (Tom) — children Christina and Stephen; Adam Dunn, Soren Dunn, and Clement Dunn. Dr. Donald Dunn (Janice) and family: David Dunn (Jen) and Ellie; Jared Dunn. Kathy Dunn and family: Michael Dunn (Patricia) — Kristen, Harley, Janelle; Daren Dunn; Calen Dunn (Jaysalyn) — children Vincent and Alaina. Grandchildren Jordan and Tanner Dunn, and great grandson Taybor, as well as many friends and colleagues.

Memorial gifts may be sent to Bethel College, Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, or The ALS Association.

The memorial service will be held Saturday, April 1, 3 p.m. at Whitestone Mennonite Church. It will also be live-streamed via YouTube Live through <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WhitestoneMennoniteChurch/streams">Whitestone’s account</a>.

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<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676928771639.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>James “Jim” Lewis Dunn was born in McPherson on Dec. 3, 1941, to Jasper and Linda (Ewy) Dunn. The family moved to a farm near Arlington. Their marriage was blessed with two sons, James and Kenneth. After his mother’s tragic death to cancer in 1946, Jasper married Hazel Edwards in 1948. They had three children together, Donald, Kathy, and Linda (who also died of cancer at age 8).Throughout his adult life, Jim had two callings. He was both a pastor and a farmer. He graduated from Arlington (KS) High School in 1959. He attended Bethel College in North Newton for two years, studying Industrial Arts, and Bible and Religion. As Jim tells the story, one day the local African Methodist Episcopal Church called a student church leadership club. They said they wanted a preacher for that Sunday. The rest of the students begged off. When the church leader that morning introduced Jim, he said: “This is our new preacher.” Jim didn’t say no, so his single Sunday preaching gig became a two-year unintentional intercultural ministry internship. He had always loved farming and ranching, too, and thought that’s what he would do with his life, so he transferred to Kansas State University, intending to get an agriculture degree. After one year, he returned to Bethel and graduated in 1963.While at Bethel College, he met a lovely young musician, Ann Suderman. He told her if they would marry, she’d be a farmer’s wife. But he also continued to love preaching and the church. He wondered if God was calling him to ministry, so he enrolled in Mennonite Biblical Seminary (today called Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary), Elkhart, Indiana. Whether he would be a farmer or a minister, they didn’t know, but they married on Aug. 4, 1964, after Ann graduated college. Their marriage was blessed with two beloved sons, the oldest, Michael James, biological and the youngest, Jeffrey Lewis, adopted.For several years after he graduated from seminary, he focused on ministry. His first full-time pastorate was in Carlock, Illinois, from 1967 to 1970. The family moved to Champaign, Illinois, where he pastored First Mennonite Church on the campus of the University of Illinois 1970-1980. Michael noted, “He was always a farmer at heart, though. Our home in Champaign was a corner lot. He dug up all the grass and planted corn and other vegetables in the front and side yards.” In 1980, Jim and his family moved to Newton. He worked at the denominational office for six years, then became campus pastor at Bethel College for three years. Even as he loved the church, he never lost his love of farming. In 1987, Jim and Ann bought a small farm on the outskirts of Hesston. On the small property he raised cattle, as well as wheat. His next ministry call was as lead pastor at First Mennonite Church, Newton 1989-92.While there he increased his cattle herd. Ultimately, he ran cattle in four counties, all while pastoring a large congregation. When asked what he did for fun, he’d say, “Work the land. Raise cattle.”Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church in Goessel called him to be pastor from 1998-2004. Burrton Mennonite Church was his final call in 2004-2015. He retired from ministry when the congregation closed.He continued farming and ranching until 2019 when Jim and Ann sold their beloved farm to move to Schowalter Villa.Jim got a rare cancer diagnosis in late July 2022. The God who loved him called Jim to become part of the “great cloud of witnesses” on Feb. 13, 2023.He is preceded in death by Jasper and Linda Dunn, sister Linda Dunn, Hazel Dunn, and son Jeff. He is lovingly remembered by Ann, Michael and Kathy Neufeld Dunn. His siblings, Kenneth Dunn and family: Eva Gordon (Doug) — children Ben, Jade, Jeffrey; Elsbeth Noga (Tom) — children Christina and Stephen; Adam Dunn, Soren Dunn, and Clement Dunn. Dr. Donald Dunn (Janice) and family: David Dunn (Jen) and Ellie; Jared Dunn. Kathy Dunn and family: Michael Dunn (Patricia) — Kristen, Harley, Janelle; Daren Dunn; Calen Dunn (Jaysalyn) — children Vincent and Alaina. Grandchildren Jordan and Tanner Dunn, and great grandson Taybor, as well as many friends and colleagues.Memorial gifts may be sent to Bethel College, Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, or The ALS Association.The memorial service will be held Saturday, April 1, 3 p.m. at Whitestone Mennonite Church. It will also be live-streamed via YouTube Live through <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WhitestoneMennoniteChurch/streams">Whitestone’s account</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.

James L. 'Jim' Dunn |1941-2023|

Jason ‘Jay’ Charles Faris, 28, died February 14, 2023, at his residence in Wichita, KS.&nbsp; He was born January 8, 1995, in Lyons, KS, to Jason James Faris and Jacqueline (McCutcheon) Faris.

Jay graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2015.&nbsp; After graduation, he moved to Wichita, KS, where he attended church because he had a tremendous faith in God.

Jay was a loving and devoted father, son, brother, and friend.&nbsp; He was an outgoing person who made friends very easily and he never knew a stranger.&nbsp; Anyone who met Jay would say that he was a wholehearted and respectful young man.&nbsp; Even though he had some struggles, he was a good person and a kind soul.

Jay is survived by:&nbsp; his mother, Jacqueline Faris of Hutchinson, KS; sister, Sarah Faris of Hutchinson, KS; daughter, Charlie Armentrout of South Dakota; and uncle, Charles McCutcheon of McPherson, KS.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jason James Faris.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Monday, February 20, 2023, at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 1008 N. Ford, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Jason ‘Jay’ Charles Faris Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Jason ‘Jay’ Charles Faris, 28, died February 14, 2023, at his residence in Wichita, KS.&nbsp; He was born January 8, 1995, in Lyons, KS, to Jason James Faris and Jacqueline (McCutcheon) Faris.Jay graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2015.&nbsp; After graduation, he moved to Wichita, KS, where he attended church because he had a tremendous faith in God.Jay was a loving and devoted father, son, brother, and friend.&nbsp; He was an outgoing person who made friends very easily and he never knew a stranger.&nbsp; Anyone who met Jay would say that he was a wholehearted and respectful young man.&nbsp; Even though he had some struggles, he was a good person and a kind soul.Jay is survived by:&nbsp; his mother, Jacqueline Faris of Hutchinson, KS; sister, Sarah Faris of Hutchinson, KS; daughter, Charlie Armentrout of South Dakota; and uncle, Charles McCutcheon of McPherson, KS.He was preceded in death by his father, Jason James Faris.Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Monday, February 20, 2023, at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 1008 N. Ford, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Jason ‘Jay’ Charles Faris Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Jason ‘Jay’ Charles Faris |1995-2023|

Belva Kay German, 83, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at her home in Hutchinson, KS. Kay was born on September 26, 1939, in Neosho County, KS, the daughter of Roscoe P. and Ruth L. (Huckleberry) Vincent. On September 9, 1957, she married Charles D. German in Meade, KS. Kay worked for Winchester Packing and retired in 1983 after 15 years. Kay enjoyed spending her time outdoors and gardening. She also enjoyed crafting. Her main hobby was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; two sisters, Carol Kohart and Judy Vincent; and one brother, Dusty Vincent. Kay is survived by her daughter, Roxie (Mark) Douglas; two grandchildren, Brent (Lydia) Douglas and Michelle (Jim) Miller; two great grandchildren, Blaine Charles Douglas and James Miller; three brothers, Charles (Dee) Vincent, Rex Vincent, and Ronnie (Jodie) Vincent; two sisters, Wendy (Ron) Banta and Cindy (George) Patton and a sister-in-law, Margaret (Bill) Carithers. There will be a private celebration of Kay’s life at a later date. Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave. Hutchinson, KS. A private family interment will take place at Fairlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to The Cancer Council of Reno County and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Belva Kay German, 83, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at her home in Hutchinson, KS. Kay was born on September 26, 1939, in Neosho County, KS, the daughter of Roscoe P. and Ruth L. (Huckleberry) Vincent. On September 9, 1957, she married Charles D. German in Meade, KS. Kay worked for Winchester Packing and retired in 1983 after 15 years. Kay enjoyed spending her time outdoors and gardening. She also enjoyed crafting. Her main hobby was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; two sisters, Carol Kohart and Judy Vincent; and one brother, Dusty Vincent. Kay is survived by her daughter, Roxie (Mark) Douglas; two grandchildren, Brent (Lydia) Douglas and Michelle (Jim) Miller; two great grandchildren, Blaine Charles Douglas and James Miller; three brothers, Charles (Dee) Vincent, Rex Vincent, and Ronnie (Jodie) Vincent; two sisters, Wendy (Ron) Banta and Cindy (George) Patton and a sister-in-law, Margaret (Bill) Carithers. There will be a private celebration of Kay’s life at a later date. Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave. Hutchinson, KS. A private family interment will take place at Fairlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to The Cancer Council of Reno County and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Belva Kay German |1939-2023|

Jill Renee Hiebert, 50, died Feb. 17, 2023, at her home in Mt Hope. She was born Jan. 28, 1973, in Hutchinson to William and Angie (Warneke) Wiese.

Jill was confirmed at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Haven on May 17th 1987. Jill graduated from Haven High School in 1991 and attended Hutchinson Community College. She worked as an accounting clerk and was a farmer’s wife. Jill was outgoing and social and loved to visit with friends and family. She also loved spending time with her three nieces. Jill was an avid reader and bird watcher, and in years past, enjoyed crocheting as well. She was a member at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Haven.

On June 5, 1993, she married her high school sweetheart Brian Earl Hiebert in Haven. They shared nearly 30 years together.

Jill is survived by husband Brian Hiebert, Mt Hope; parents William and Angie Wiese, Haven; sisters Marsha Domann, Tomball, Texas; Diane (David) Beikmann, Palmer, Kansas; nieces Claire, Camryn and Cadence Beikmann; mother-in-law Linda Hiebert, Hutchinson; grandmother-in-law Neva Crotts, Hutchinson; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Koy Domann, and her maternal and paternal grandparents, all of whom she loved very much.

Funeral service will be: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Haven. Burial will follow in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday with the family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Jill Renee Hiebert, 50, died Feb. 17, 2023, at her home in Mt Hope. She was born Jan. 28, 1973, in Hutchinson to William and Angie (Warneke) Wiese.Jill was confirmed at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Haven on May 17th 1987. Jill graduated from Haven High School in 1991 and attended Hutchinson Community College. She worked as an accounting clerk and was a farmer’s wife. Jill was outgoing and social and loved to visit with friends and family. She also loved spending time with her three nieces. Jill was an avid reader and bird watcher, and in years past, enjoyed crocheting as well. She was a member at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Haven.On June 5, 1993, she married her high school sweetheart Brian Earl Hiebert in Haven. They shared nearly 30 years together.Jill is survived by husband Brian Hiebert, Mt Hope; parents William and Angie Wiese, Haven; sisters Marsha Domann, Tomball, Texas; Diane (David) Beikmann, Palmer, Kansas; nieces Claire, Camryn and Cadence Beikmann; mother-in-law Linda Hiebert, Hutchinson; grandmother-in-law Neva Crotts, Hutchinson; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Koy Domann, and her maternal and paternal grandparents, all of whom she loved very much.Funeral service will be: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Haven. Burial will follow in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday with the family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Jill Renee Hiebert |1973-2023|

Charles ‘Charlie’ Howard Pitts, age 91, died February 16, 2023, in Hutchinson, KS. He was born June 20, 1931, to Charles Harold Pitts and Sarah Patton (Freerksen) Pitts.

Charlie graduated from Satanta High School, Satanta, KS. He was a very successful entrepreneur, owning Charlie’s Service and Wrecker Service, along with other businesses.

Charlie enjoyed watching KU basketball, gardening, fishing, feeding the birds, and working in the yard. He was an avid racecar driver of jalopies and Super Modified series, a passionate softball coach of “Charlie’s,” and a loyal member of the HCC Quarterback Club.

Charlie is survived by his five children: Ron (Donna) Goodwin, Tonganoxie, KS, Kae (Duane) Ruesegger, Chootaw, OK, Wynona (Dwight) Gehring, Hutchinson, Rick (Dalaine) Pitts, Hutchinson, and Rhonda (Ken) Crissman, Troutman, NC; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Forest Pitts and Orrin Pitts, both of Hutchinson.

He was proceeded in death by: his parents; brothers, Lloyd, Carl, and Roy; and sister, Cleo.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, with Diane Ravenstien officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.

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

Charles ‘Charlie’ Howard Pitts, age 91, died February 16, 2023, in Hutchinson, KS. He was born June 20, 1931, to Charles Harold Pitts and Sarah Patton (Freerksen) Pitts.Charlie graduated from Satanta High School, Satanta, KS. He was a very successful entrepreneur, owning Charlie’s Service and Wrecker Service, along with other businesses.Charlie enjoyed watching KU basketball, gardening, fishing, feeding the birds, and working in the yard. He was an avid racecar driver of jalopies and Super Modified series, a passionate softball coach of “Charlie’s,” and a loyal member of the HCC Quarterback Club.Charlie is survived by his five children: Ron (Donna) Goodwin, Tonganoxie, KS, Kae (Duane) Ruesegger, Chootaw, OK, Wynona (Dwight) Gehring, Hutchinson, Rick (Dalaine) Pitts, Hutchinson, and Rhonda (Ken) Crissman, Troutman, NC; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Forest Pitts and Orrin Pitts, both of Hutchinson.He was proceeded in death by: his parents; brothers, Lloyd, Carl, and Roy; and sister, Cleo.Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, with Diane Ravenstien officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY3Njc2NjY3ODIzNjY5NiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click here to view the funeral service.</a>In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hutchinson Animal Shelter, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Charles ‘Charlie’ Howard Pitts |1931-2023|

Jo Anne Leasure, 88, of Hutchinson, died February 16, 2023, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler. She was born July 31,1934, in Dodge City, to Gordon Ray and Bessie Bethel (Pierce) Vance.

Jo Anne graduated from Dodge City High School in 1952. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years at Kline Insurance and then Fee Insurance. Jo Anne was a charter member of Crossroads Christian Church and was active in visiting nursing home residents and those in the hospital. She was an avid reader and loved doing crossword puzzles. Jo Anne also was a good baker and bread was her specialty.

On July 19, 1953, she married Kenneth R. “Ken” Leasure, in Dodge City. They shared nearly 70 years of marriage. He survives.

Also surviving are: her sons, Vance Leasure (Judy) of Hutchinson, Tim Leasure (Cheryl) of Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren, Taylor Leasure, Casey Leasure, Madison Leasure, Kyle Pontius (Abbey), Troy Pontius; four great-grandchildren; sister, Berna Dene Spriggs of Wichita; and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

Jo Anne was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Cara Lee Howard and Marjorie Snell.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Crossroads Christian Church, 4310 N. Monroe, Hutchinson. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park.

The service will be livestreamed on the church’s website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ccchutch.com/">www.ccchutch.com</a>

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the family present to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to Crossroads Christian Church or Gentiva Hospice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Jo Anne Leasure, 88, of Hutchinson, died February 16, 2023, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler. She was born July 31,1934, in Dodge City, to Gordon Ray and Bessie Bethel (Pierce) Vance.Jo Anne graduated from Dodge City High School in 1952. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years at Kline Insurance and then Fee Insurance. Jo Anne was a charter member of Crossroads Christian Church and was active in visiting nursing home residents and those in the hospital. She was an avid reader and loved doing crossword puzzles. Jo Anne also was a good baker and bread was her specialty.On July 19, 1953, she married Kenneth R. “Ken” Leasure, in Dodge City. They shared nearly 70 years of marriage. He survives.Also surviving are: her sons, Vance Leasure (Judy) of Hutchinson, Tim Leasure (Cheryl) of Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren, Taylor Leasure, Casey Leasure, Madison Leasure, Kyle Pontius (Abbey), Troy Pontius; four great-grandchildren; sister, Berna Dene Spriggs of Wichita; and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.Jo Anne was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Cara Lee Howard and Marjorie Snell.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Crossroads Christian Church, 4310 N. Monroe, Hutchinson. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park.The service will be livestreamed on the church’s website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ccchutch.com/">www.ccchutch.com</a>Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the family present to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials may be made to Crossroads Christian Church or Gentiva Hospice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Jo Anne Leasure |1934-2023|

Brent Wayne Nelson, 68, of Falun, KS, died peacefully February 9, 2023, of throat cancer at Hospice House, Hutchinson, with his older brother by his side.&nbsp; He returned to the earth shrouded in his favorite Pendleton wool blanket February 13, 2023, in a green burial at Heart Land Prairie Cemetery, New Cambria, Kansas.

Brent was the son of Darald (Mannie) Nelson and Ruth (Dolly) Nelson.

He was preceded in death by his father, Darald (Mannie) Nelson.&nbsp; Brent is survived by: his mother, Ruth (Dolly) Nelson of Bethany Home, Lindsborg; brothers, Edwin (Elizabeth) of Walpole, MA and Ward of Smolan, KS; adopted daughter, Alyssa Gaede of Colby; grandchildren, Daniel, Mali and Maja Crawford; nephews, Erick Nelson of Portland, OR, Mark Nelson of Honolulu, HI, Jon Nelson of Providence, RI; niece, Anna Nelson of Denver, CO; and former wives, Donna Sheer and Debra Fisher.

Brent was born March 9, 1954, and raised on the family farm a half-mile west of Smolan, KS.&nbsp; He attended Smolan Grade School and graduated from Lindsborg High School in 1972, followed by studies at Salina Area Vocational Technical School.

Brent is The Brent Nelson of the “Brent Nelson Special” Sandwich at the Öl Stuga, Lindsborg, that was featured on Good Morning America in November 2010! &nbsp;Brent was a product developer at Great Plains Manufacturing, Salina, where he worked from 1987-2017.&nbsp; While there, he developed several patents for seed planting delivery systems. In addition, Brent’s marksmanship with handguns gained him national rankings and recognition. Native American culture was a passion throughout his life that culminated in constructing a Lakota Sweat Lodge and conducting ceremonies on the family farm.

Spiritual, creative, insightful, brilliant and kind, Brent listened to a different drummer and was a source of wisdom for those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Memorial gifts can be made to the Brent Nelson Memorial Fund (which will be donated to Native American charities), in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main St., Hutchinson, KS 67501. You can offer condolences and remembrances of Brent on his obituary located at <a href="http://www.elliottmortuary.com">www.elliottmortuary.com</a>.

Brent Wayne Nelson, 68, of Falun, KS, died peacefully February 9, 2023, of throat cancer at Hospice House, Hutchinson, with his older brother by his side.&nbsp; He returned to the earth shrouded in his favorite Pendleton wool blanket February 13, 2023, in a green burial at Heart Land Prairie Cemetery, New Cambria, Kansas.Brent was the son of Darald (Mannie) Nelson and Ruth (Dolly) Nelson.He was preceded in death by his father, Darald (Mannie) Nelson.&nbsp; Brent is survived by: his mother, Ruth (Dolly) Nelson of Bethany Home, Lindsborg; brothers, Edwin (Elizabeth) of Walpole, MA and Ward of Smolan, KS; adopted daughter, Alyssa Gaede of Colby; grandchildren, Daniel, Mali and Maja Crawford; nephews, Erick Nelson of Portland, OR, Mark Nelson of Honolulu, HI, Jon Nelson of Providence, RI; niece, Anna Nelson of Denver, CO; and former wives, Donna Sheer and Debra Fisher.Brent was born March 9, 1954, and raised on the family farm a half-mile west of Smolan, KS.&nbsp; He attended Smolan Grade School and graduated from Lindsborg High School in 1972, followed by studies at Salina Area Vocational Technical School.Brent is The Brent Nelson of the “Brent Nelson Special” Sandwich at the Öl Stuga, Lindsborg, that was featured on Good Morning America in November 2010! &nbsp;Brent was a product developer at Great Plains Manufacturing, Salina, where he worked from 1987-2017.&nbsp; While there, he developed several patents for seed planting delivery systems. In addition, Brent’s marksmanship with handguns gained him national rankings and recognition. Native American culture was a passion throughout his life that culminated in constructing a Lakota Sweat Lodge and conducting ceremonies on the family farm.Spiritual, creative, insightful, brilliant and kind, Brent listened to a different drummer and was a source of wisdom for those who had the pleasure of knowing him.Memorial gifts can be made to the Brent Nelson Memorial Fund (which will be donated to Native American charities), in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main St., Hutchinson, KS 67501. You can offer condolences and remembrances of Brent on his obituary located at <a href="http://www.elliottmortuary.com">www.elliottmortuary.com</a>.

Brent Wayne Nelson |1954-2023|

Eloise Marie McKnight Lichty, 98, passed away peacefully at Angel Arms, in McPherson, KS, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Eloise was born in Quinter, Kansas, on January 26, 1925, to Verna (Long) and John D. McKnight.&nbsp; Following graduation from Quinter High School, she attended McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas, where she met D. Eugene Lichty from Waterloo, Iowa.&nbsp; They were married on August 20, 1944, and enjoyed nearly 70 years together.&nbsp; From 1946-1948 this young couple volunteered in Carrara, Italy, under church auspices, helping orphans after wartime.

Being part of the Church of the Brethren was important throughout Eloise’s life.&nbsp; She lived faithfully as a pastor’s wife, bringing her gift of music, of directing plays and children’s musicals, the art of being a hostess, and her concern for others to every church they served, in Oklahoma, Missouri, Ohio, and Arizona.&nbsp; In 1993, she and Eugene made their home in McPherson, KS, where they enjoyed participating in the McPherson Church of the Brethren and being part of McPherson College cultural events.&nbsp; And in her 60s decade, Eloise completed her own college education at Mac!

Eloise and Eugene hosted three year-long high school exchange students, from three different continents.&nbsp; Whenever foreigners arrived in town, the Lichtys wanted to help them feel welcomed. They also had a habit of inviting any newcomers to church, either to their home for a meal or out for Sunday lunch.&nbsp; Eloise had a fine soprano voice and sang in church and civic choirs for many years.&nbsp; To supplement a pastor’s income, she gave piano lessons, taught Kindergarten, and worked in a doctor’s office.&nbsp; She will also be remembered for her fine culinary skills, including a short while in a private catering service with her friend ImoJean Frantz.

Eloise was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Marlys Bengston, and her husband Eugene.&nbsp; Survivors include two daughters and three sons:&nbsp; Jean (Francis) Hendricks, McPherson; Marilyn (Rob) Rosenow, Beaverton, OR; Dan (Lynne) Lichty, McPherson; Kent (Lori) Lichty, Lee’s Summit, MO; Lyle (Ilona) Lichty, Mt. Vernon, IA; 12 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, February 25, 11:00 a.m. at the McPherson Church of the Brethren, McPherson, Kansas.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to McPherson College, Heifer International, or the McPherson Church of the Brethren 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>Eloise Marie McKnight Lichty, 98, passed away peacefully at Angel Arms, in McPherson, KS, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.Eloise was born in Quinter, Kansas, on January 26, 1925, to Verna (Long) and John D. McKnight.&nbsp; Following graduation from Quinter High School, she attended McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas, where she met D. Eugene Lichty from Waterloo, Iowa.&nbsp; They were married on August 20, 1944, and enjoyed nearly 70 years together.&nbsp; From 1946-1948 this young couple volunteered in Carrara, Italy, under church auspices, helping orphans after wartime.Being part of the Church of the Brethren was important throughout Eloise’s life.&nbsp; She lived faithfully as a pastor’s wife, bringing her gift of music, of directing plays and children’s musicals, the art of being a hostess, and her concern for others to every church they served, in Oklahoma, Missouri, Ohio, and Arizona.&nbsp; In 1993, she and Eugene made their home in McPherson, KS, where they enjoyed participating in the McPherson Church of the Brethren and being part of McPherson College cultural events.&nbsp; And in her 60s decade, Eloise completed her own college education at Mac!Eloise and Eugene hosted three year-long high school exchange students, from three different continents.&nbsp; Whenever foreigners arrived in town, the Lichtys wanted to help them feel welcomed. They also had a habit of inviting any newcomers to church, either to their home for a meal or out for Sunday lunch.&nbsp; Eloise had a fine soprano voice and sang in church and civic choirs for many years.&nbsp; To supplement a pastor’s income, she gave piano lessons, taught Kindergarten, and worked in a doctor’s office.&nbsp; She will also be remembered for her fine culinary skills, including a short while in a private catering service with her friend ImoJean Frantz.Eloise was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Marlys Bengston, and her husband Eugene.&nbsp; Survivors include two daughters and three sons:&nbsp; Jean (Francis) Hendricks, McPherson; Marilyn (Rob) Rosenow, Beaverton, OR; Dan (Lynne) Lichty, McPherson; Kent (Lori) Lichty, Lee’s Summit, MO; Lyle (Ilona) Lichty, Mt. Vernon, IA; 12 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, February 25, 11:00 a.m. at the McPherson Church of the Brethren, McPherson, Kansas.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to McPherson College, Heifer International, or the McPherson Church of the Brethren 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>.

Eloise Marie McKnight Lichty |1925-2023|

Grant A. Young, 60, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was born January 20, 1963 in Hutchinson, KS, to Ellis G. and Kathryn A. (Laskowski) Young.

Grant became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was baptized at the age of 25. Grant graduated from Buhler High School in 1981 and graduated from Wichita State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education.&nbsp; He taught privately for more than 30 years.&nbsp; He was the leader and lead trumpeter of the Air Capital Big Band which was featured at the River Festival and the Sedgwick County Zoo summer series of concerts.&nbsp; He also worked several years as a jazz adjudicator and clinician at the Wichita Jazz Festival. Grant played with several well-known music personalities such as Ray Charles, Patti Page and The Temptations.&nbsp; In Grant’s spare time, he enjoyed gardening, landscaping and helping others.&nbsp;

Grant is survived by his mother, Kathryn Young, a sister, Becky Young; and many uncles, aunts and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ellis Young.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, February 25, 2023 at North Kingdom Hall, 6007 E. 29th&nbsp;St. N, Wichita, KS.&nbsp; To listen via Zoom: 986-4063-8061 passcode: 58102425. Hutchinson Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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 </figure>Grant A. Young, 60, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was born January 20, 1963 in Hutchinson, KS, to Ellis G. and Kathryn A. (Laskowski) Young.Grant became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was baptized at the age of 25. Grant graduated from Buhler High School in 1981 and graduated from Wichita State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education.&nbsp; He taught privately for more than 30 years.&nbsp; He was the leader and lead trumpeter of the Air Capital Big Band which was featured at the River Festival and the Sedgwick County Zoo summer series of concerts.&nbsp; He also worked several years as a jazz adjudicator and clinician at the Wichita Jazz Festival. Grant played with several well-known music personalities such as Ray Charles, Patti Page and The Temptations.&nbsp; In Grant’s spare time, he enjoyed gardening, landscaping and helping others.&nbsp;Grant is survived by his mother, Kathryn Young, a sister, Becky Young; and many uncles, aunts and cousins.He was preceded in death by his father, Ellis Young.A memorial service will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, February 25, 2023 at North Kingdom Hall, 6007 E. 29th&nbsp;St. N, Wichita, KS.&nbsp; To listen via Zoom: 986-4063-8061 passcode: 58102425. Hutchinson Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Grant A. Young |1963-2023|

Eldon Donald Becker, 73, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Pinnacle Park Healthcare &amp; Rehab in Salina, KS.&nbsp; He worked at Sanofi Winthrop/Abbott and CertainTeed, both of McPherson.

Eldon was born on April 30, 1949, in Moundridge, KS, the son of Donald Richard and Billie Richerlee (Sutton) Becker.&nbsp; He graduated from McPherson High School.&nbsp; On March 5, 1978, Eldon was united in marriage to Donna L. Campbell in Little River, KS.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two daughters, Jamie and Jennifer.

He attended Countryside Covenant Church, McPherson.

Survivors include: two daughters, Jamie Hamel of Edmond, OK and Jennifer Bontrager (Brian) of Yoder, KS; siblings, Jeanene Krough (Mark) of Randolph, VA, Darrell Becker (Shelly) of Coffeyville, KS, and Sandra Thomas of McPherson, KS; two grandchildren, Michael Bontrager and Daniel Bontrager; and many more extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, February 22, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Jon Black officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.

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

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 </figure>Eldon Donald Becker, 73, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Pinnacle Park Healthcare &amp; Rehab in Salina, KS.&nbsp; He worked at Sanofi Winthrop/Abbott and CertainTeed, both of McPherson.Eldon was born on April 30, 1949, in Moundridge, KS, the son of Donald Richard and Billie Richerlee (Sutton) Becker.&nbsp; He graduated from McPherson High School.&nbsp; On March 5, 1978, Eldon was united in marriage to Donna L. Campbell in Little River, KS.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two daughters, Jamie and Jennifer.He attended Countryside Covenant Church, McPherson.Survivors include: two daughters, Jamie Hamel of Edmond, OK and Jennifer Bontrager (Brian) of Yoder, KS; siblings, Jeanene Krough (Mark) of Randolph, VA, Darrell Becker (Shelly) of Coffeyville, KS, and Sandra Thomas of McPherson, KS; two grandchildren, Michael Bontrager and Daniel Bontrager; and many more extended family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents.The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, February 22, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Jon Black officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson Animal Shelter 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>.

Eldon Donald Becker |1949-2023|

Richard Earl Keim, Jr., 53, of McPherson, KS, and formerly of New Jersey, California, and Hawaii, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, surrounded by family at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. Richard was&nbsp; a United States Navy Veteran, serving during Operation Desert Storm. He was a former police officer for the City of McPherson from 1997 to 2018, and was most recently a Senior Production Operator for Pfizer in McPherson.

Richard was born on April 8, 1969, in Trenton, NJ, the son of Richard Earl Keim, Sr. and Gail Etta (Trebil) Keim.&nbsp; He attended Hutchinson Community College.&nbsp; On March 17, 2012, Richard was united in&nbsp; marriage to Holly M. Steinert in McPherson.&nbsp;

Survivors include: his loving wife, Holly Steinert-Keim of the home; children, Amanda Duever (Corey) of Sarasota, FL, Amber Keim of McPherson, KS, Adalynn Keim and Ashlynn Keim, both of the home; step-sons, Isaac Linscheid and Ethan Linscheid, both of McPherson, KS; mother-in-law, Sheila Smith of McPherson, KS; siblings, Paula Entwistle (Mark), Scott Hays, Lori Jones (Chris), and Gail Engle (Charlie); and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, David Hays.

A memorial service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. John Pattison officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to his children’s education fund (payable to Holly Steinert-Keim) in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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 </figure>Richard Earl Keim, Jr., 53, of McPherson, KS, and formerly of New Jersey, California, and Hawaii, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, surrounded by family at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. Richard was&nbsp; a United States Navy Veteran, serving during Operation Desert Storm. He was a former police officer for the City of McPherson from 1997 to 2018, and was most recently a Senior Production Operator for Pfizer in McPherson.Richard was born on April 8, 1969, in Trenton, NJ, the son of Richard Earl Keim, Sr. and Gail Etta (Trebil) Keim.&nbsp; He attended Hutchinson Community College.&nbsp; On March 17, 2012, Richard was united in&nbsp; marriage to Holly M. Steinert in McPherson.&nbsp;Survivors include: his loving wife, Holly Steinert-Keim of the home; children, Amanda Duever (Corey) of Sarasota, FL, Amber Keim of McPherson, KS, Adalynn Keim and Ashlynn Keim, both of the home; step-sons, Isaac Linscheid and Ethan Linscheid, both of McPherson, KS; mother-in-law, Sheila Smith of McPherson, KS; siblings, Paula Entwistle (Mark), Scott Hays, Lori Jones (Chris), and Gail Engle (Charlie); and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, David Hays.A memorial service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. John Pattison officiating.Memorial donations may be given to his children’s education fund (payable to Holly Steinert-Keim) 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>.

Richard Earl Keim, Jr. |1969-2023|

Michael A. Henderson, 69, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, KS of a sudden illness. He was born April 4, 1953 in Hutchinson, KS, the son of Louis H. and Louise (Danford) Henderson.

Michael graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1971 and took a year of schooling at Hutchinson Community College. Michael worked several jobs in California. He retired after 28 years from Underground Vaults and Storage as a records management clerk and he also worked on the mine rescue team. Michael loved to medal detect and go catfishing.

On January 2, 1998, Michael married Ranea Risley at First United Methodist Church, Hutchinson. She survives.

Other survivors include his brothers, Lou Henderson Jr. of Huntington Beach, CA, Tim (Beth) Henderson of South Hutchinson, KS; sister, Patricia Miller of Hutchinson, KS, stepsons, Ryan Corkins of Lawrance, KS, Brett (Celia) Corkins of Kansas City, MO; step-granddaughter, Natalia Corkins; brothers-in-law, Terry (Sandy) Risley of Viera, FL, and Jeff (Monica) Risley of Springhill, FL; sister-in-law, Cheryl (John) Laughary of Wichita, KS; several nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and parents-in-law, Buren and Edith Risley.

Per Michael’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to Reno County Food Bank, Hutchinson Animal Shelter or New Spring Church and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave. Hutchinson, KS 67502.

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 </figure>Michael A. Henderson, 69, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, KS of a sudden illness. He was born April 4, 1953 in Hutchinson, KS, the son of Louis H. and Louise (Danford) Henderson.Michael graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1971 and took a year of schooling at Hutchinson Community College. Michael worked several jobs in California. He retired after 28 years from Underground Vaults and Storage as a records management clerk and he also worked on the mine rescue team. Michael loved to medal detect and go catfishing.On January 2, 1998, Michael married Ranea Risley at First United Methodist Church, Hutchinson. She survives.Other survivors include his brothers, Lou Henderson Jr. of Huntington Beach, CA, Tim (Beth) Henderson of South Hutchinson, KS; sister, Patricia Miller of Hutchinson, KS, stepsons, Ryan Corkins of Lawrance, KS, Brett (Celia) Corkins of Kansas City, MO; step-granddaughter, Natalia Corkins; brothers-in-law, Terry (Sandy) Risley of Viera, FL, and Jeff (Monica) Risley of Springhill, FL; sister-in-law, Cheryl (John) Laughary of Wichita, KS; several nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews and cousins.He was preceded in death by his parents and parents-in-law, Buren and Edith Risley.Per Michael’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to Reno County Food Bank, Hutchinson Animal Shelter or New Spring Church and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave. Hutchinson, KS 67502.

Michael A. Henderson |1953-2023|

Walter Dechant, 96, Hays, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at HaysMed.

He was born April 13, 1926 in Antonino, the son of Joseph and Anna (Speier) Dechant. On September 30, 1947 he was united in marriage to Marie Antoinette Feltis in Hays, and they celebrated 64 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on December 25, 2011. Walter was a farmer, owned and operated Dechant Oil Company, and enjoyed his work as an oilfield pumper and producer. His memberships included St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Schoenchen Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #4166, and the Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Assembly #282. He loved bowling, playing in many card clubs and dancing with Marie, and the extensive traveling they did together.

Survivors include his son: Steven Dechant and wife Mary Kay of Hutchinson, three daughters: Debra Rippe of Aurora, CO, Judith Kisner and husband Mark of Sugar Land, TX, and Glori Dechant of Olathe, twelve grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marie, son-in-law: Ron Rippe, grandson: Kenon Lane Rippe, three brothers: William, Gene, and Richard Dechant, and seven sisters: Josephine Legleiter, Alice Legleiter, Marcella Zimmerman, Adeline Zimmerman, Eleanor King, Stella VonFeldt, and Mabel Riedel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Richard Daise officiating. Burial will follow in St Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Saturday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 5:30 pm until 6:30, a vigil service will be at 6:30, followed by a combined Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus rosary, all on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church or to Thomas More Prep-Marian High School. Condolences and memories of Walter may be shared with his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>.

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 </figure>Walter Dechant, 96, Hays, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at HaysMed.He was born April 13, 1926 in Antonino, the son of Joseph and Anna (Speier) Dechant. On September 30, 1947 he was united in marriage to Marie Antoinette Feltis in Hays, and they celebrated 64 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on December 25, 2011. Walter was a farmer, owned and operated Dechant Oil Company, and enjoyed his work as an oilfield pumper and producer. His memberships included St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Schoenchen Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #4166, and the Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Assembly #282. He loved bowling, playing in many card clubs and dancing with Marie, and the extensive traveling they did together.Survivors include his son: Steven Dechant and wife Mary Kay of Hutchinson, three daughters: Debra Rippe of Aurora, CO, Judith Kisner and husband Mark of Sugar Land, TX, and Glori Dechant of Olathe, twelve grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marie, son-in-law: Ron Rippe, grandson: Kenon Lane Rippe, three brothers: William, Gene, and Richard Dechant, and seven sisters: Josephine Legleiter, Alice Legleiter, Marcella Zimmerman, Adeline Zimmerman, Eleanor King, Stella VonFeldt, and Mabel Riedel.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Richard Daise officiating. Burial will follow in St Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Saturday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 5:30 pm until 6:30, a vigil service will be at 6:30, followed by a combined Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus rosary, all on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church or to Thomas More Prep-Marian High School. Condolences and memories of Walter may be shared with his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>.

Walter Dechant |1926-2023|

Joyce Elaine Rickner, 92, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Wichita.&nbsp; She was a homemaker.

Joyce was born on October 5, 1930, in Salem, Oregon, to Thomas and Goldie Pearl (Monroe) McLeod.&nbsp; She graduated from McPherson High School.&nbsp; On August 1, 1954, Joyce was united in marriage to Donald Keith Rickner in McPherson.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two daughters, Lori and Diane. Keith and Joyce were married for 64 years before his passing on September 12, 2018.

She was a longtime member of the First Christian Church, McPherson.&nbsp; She also was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Amity Friendship Club, Bridge Club and TOPS of McPherson.&nbsp;

Survivors include: two daughters, Lori Hurst (Randy) of Augusta, KS and Diane Rotha (Brent) of Wichita, KS; five grandchildren, Mallory Grimmett (Will), Connor Hurst, Kaleigh Hartzler (Jared), Logan Rotha, and Macie Priddy (Kelly); seven great-grandchildren, Braxton, Brayden, Atley, Avery, Kowen, Khloe, and Brylynn; and many extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas McLeod and Harold &amp; Goldie Stowe; husband, Keith Rickner; and three siblings, Leland McLeod, Shirley Siddens, and Merrill McLeod.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, February 20, at the First Christian Church with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to the First Christian Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Joyce Elaine Rickner, 92, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Wichita.&nbsp; She was a homemaker.Joyce was born on October 5, 1930, in Salem, Oregon, to Thomas and Goldie Pearl (Monroe) McLeod.&nbsp; She graduated from McPherson High School.&nbsp; On August 1, 1954, Joyce was united in marriage to Donald Keith Rickner in McPherson.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two daughters, Lori and Diane. Keith and Joyce were married for 64 years before his passing on September 12, 2018.She was a longtime member of the First Christian Church, McPherson.&nbsp; She also was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Amity Friendship Club, Bridge Club and TOPS of McPherson.&nbsp;Survivors include: two daughters, Lori Hurst (Randy) of Augusta, KS and Diane Rotha (Brent) of Wichita, KS; five grandchildren, Mallory Grimmett (Will), Connor Hurst, Kaleigh Hartzler (Jared), Logan Rotha, and Macie Priddy (Kelly); seven great-grandchildren, Braxton, Brayden, Atley, Avery, Kowen, Khloe, and Brylynn; and many extended family and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas McLeod and Harold &amp; Goldie Stowe; husband, Keith Rickner; and three siblings, Leland McLeod, Shirley Siddens, and Merrill McLeod.The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, February 20, at the First Christian Church with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.Memorial donations may be given to the First Christian Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

Joyce Elaine Rickner |1930-2023|

Ruth S. Adams, passed away on February 8, 2023.&nbsp; She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, then moved to Norfork, Arkansas, again returning to Kansas in 1965. She attended school in Valley Center and was a 1976 graduate.&nbsp; Later in life she became a registered dietitian and worked at the Cheney Golden Age Home. In 2022 she took retirement from Smithfield where she worked as a security guard.

Ruth is survived by her children Tim (Kristy) Schwind, Tiffanie (Jeremy) Lynch, Troy (Hollie) Carroll, Thomas Holmes and Tasha (Grant) Adams; grandchildren Trinity Schwind, Grant Schwind, Keaton Baker, Damien Gathers, Melissa Schwind, Joseph Schwind, Kaitlynn Haines, Destiny Lynch, Jeremy Lynch Jr, Quenton Carroll, Ella Carroll, Baylor Carroll, Addelyn Pauly, Rodney Holmes, Kash Holmes, Madysone Maxwell, Jaykub Adams, Rayden Adams, Octavia Adams and Jonah Adams; great grandchildren Akasha Gathers and Gnaues Lehrkamp; brothers James Adams and Doug Adams; many other family and friends.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her mother Sylvia Ruth Moore and step father Russell Moore, father Marvin Adams Sr, brother Marvin Adams Jr, grandparents Ruth and Leslie Clark, and Ethel and James Adams.

Service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 25th, at Faith Church 325 N. Emporia, Valley Center, Kansas.

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

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 </figure>Ruth S. Adams, passed away on February 8, 2023.&nbsp; She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, then moved to Norfork, Arkansas, again returning to Kansas in 1965. She attended school in Valley Center and was a 1976 graduate.&nbsp; Later in life she became a registered dietitian and worked at the Cheney Golden Age Home. In 2022 she took retirement from Smithfield where she worked as a security guard.Ruth is survived by her children Tim (Kristy) Schwind, Tiffanie (Jeremy) Lynch, Troy (Hollie) Carroll, Thomas Holmes and Tasha (Grant) Adams; grandchildren Trinity Schwind, Grant Schwind, Keaton Baker, Damien Gathers, Melissa Schwind, Joseph Schwind, Kaitlynn Haines, Destiny Lynch, Jeremy Lynch Jr, Quenton Carroll, Ella Carroll, Baylor Carroll, Addelyn Pauly, Rodney Holmes, Kash Holmes, Madysone Maxwell, Jaykub Adams, Rayden Adams, Octavia Adams and Jonah Adams; great grandchildren Akasha Gathers and Gnaues Lehrkamp; brothers James Adams and Doug Adams; many other family and friends.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her mother Sylvia Ruth Moore and step father Russell Moore, father Marvin Adams Sr, brother Marvin Adams Jr, grandparents Ruth and Leslie Clark, and Ethel and James Adams.Service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 25th, at Faith Church 325 N. Emporia, Valley Center, Kansas.Condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.bakerfhvc.com">www.bakerfhvc.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ruth S. Adams |2023|

Barbara Fern Kincaid, 77, died February 13, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was born February 24, 1945, in Hutchinson, to William Robert and Barbara Fern (Hayden) Allam, Sr.

Barbara graduated from Haven High School in 1963. &nbsp;She was a lifelong member of&nbsp; Haven United Methodist Church and belonged to P.E.O. Chapter BL.

On May 9, 1964, she married her high school sweetheart, Delmar Kincaid, at Haven United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Barbara was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Barbara is survived by:&nbsp; her husband of almost 59 years, Delmar Kincaid; daughters, Kimberley Kincaid-Warner (Todd) and Lisa Hall (Mark), all of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Grace Scott, Reed Scott, Katelyn Hall, Brynn Hall, Sam Warner (Whitney Steele), and Jake Warner; great-grandson, Jaxson Warner; and brother, W.R. “Dub” Allam (Susan) of Hutchinson.

She was preceded in death by her parents and in-laws, Grace and Melvin Kincaid.

Celebration of Life service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 20, 2023, at Haven United Methodist Church, 201 N. Kansas Street, Haven, with Pastor Lisa Dale officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Laurel Cemetery, rural Haven.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, with the family present from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; The family will also receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until service time Monday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Haven United Methodist Church or Hospice House, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

Barbara Fern Kincaid, 77, died February 13, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was born February 24, 1945, in Hutchinson, to William Robert and Barbara Fern (Hayden) Allam, Sr.Barbara graduated from Haven High School in 1963. &nbsp;She was a lifelong member of&nbsp; Haven United Methodist Church and belonged to P.E.O. Chapter BL.On May 9, 1964, she married her high school sweetheart, Delmar Kincaid, at Haven United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Barbara was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Barbara is survived by:&nbsp; her husband of almost 59 years, Delmar Kincaid; daughters, Kimberley Kincaid-Warner (Todd) and Lisa Hall (Mark), all of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Grace Scott, Reed Scott, Katelyn Hall, Brynn Hall, Sam Warner (Whitney Steele), and Jake Warner; great-grandson, Jaxson Warner; and brother, W.R. “Dub” Allam (Susan) of Hutchinson.She was preceded in death by her parents and in-laws, Grace and Melvin Kincaid.Celebration of Life service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 20, 2023, at Haven United Methodist Church, 201 N. Kansas Street, Haven, with Pastor Lisa Dale officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Laurel Cemetery, rural Haven.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, with the family present from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; The family will also receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until service time Monday at the church.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Haven United Methodist Church or Hospice House, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

Barbara Fern Kincaid |1945-2023|

Andrew Jay McCurry,72, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at his home in Burrton, KS surrounded by his loving family.

Andy was born on September 8, 1950 in Hutchinson, KS to Ruth (Campbell) and A.J. McCurry. Andy graduated from Burrton High School in 1968; obtained a B.S. degree in Animal Sciences &amp; Industry from Kansas State University in 1978. Andy made a career change to meet his family goals and was accepted into the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, graduating in 1990. He worked as a pharmacist in the Hutchinson, KS area for 30 years retiring on his 70th&nbsp;birthday in 2020. He also worked for the Kansas Livestock Association from 1980-1984.

He is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home; son, John (Melody) McCurry and their children Aubree, Molly and Drew, Hutchinson, KS; daughter, Emily (Tyson) Mullen and their children, Avery and Hallie, Ulysses, KS. He was their biggest cheerleader and the light of his life.

Other survivors are sister, Carole (Rick) Schlender, Burrton, KS; brother, Ray (Rose) McCurry, Mt. Hope, KS; and brother-in-law, Raymond Dixon of McAlester, OK. Also, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Jan Dixon of McAlester, OK, sister-in-law, Sue (Smith) Coley of Rockford, IL, and nephew, Tyler Schlender of Burrton, KS.

Andy married Mary Elizabeth Smith on August 5, 1977 in Jackson, TN. Together they created a start-up registered Angus operation, McCurry Angus Ranch (formerly Marands Angus using their combined names …Andy &amp; Mary). As a 3rd&nbsp;generation Angus breeder, Andy wanted something he could call his own and not someone else’s legacy. It wasn’t the easy way but in reality he created his own legacy, his own Angus herd and ranch.

Never one to shine the light on himself, Andy worked tirelessly behind the scenes to turn a run-down piece of property into his own “homeplace”. A lifetime of pounding posts (thus the hearing loss!) by hand for over 40 years turned into a place hosting many livestock judging teams, visitors from across the US, cattle sales, chuckwagon cookouts and a place to raise his family. His work ethic, dependability and strong, solid values were the backbone of the decisions he made in his life.

Andy’s gift was the ability to meet people from all walks of life and “visit” with them. He was always interested in YOU…not himself. His network of friends was nationwide thanks to many years showing cattle with his family’s operation. There wasn’t a cattle event anywhere in the country that Andy didn’t know or see someone he had met in his journey with Angus cattle.

Because Andy re-invented himself by changing his career, he was sought out by many who were struggling with “what to do” with their life or unhappy in their chosen profession. He encouraged many to consider pharmacy as a career. When folks said “I wish I could” …. his response was “you can if you put your mind to it”.

Many awards came his way, some of which included:

Instead of traveling to attend a funeral, it was Andy’s wish that people use that time to do something positive for someone else; take your grandchild for a walk through the cattle, reconnect with someone from your past, go visit or help someone with a project you have been meaning to do; make an effort to resolve old conflicts or lend a stranger a helping hand. Offering your time and energy in this way will not only honor Andy’s memory and spirit, but benefit us all by touching the hearts and lives of others as he has touched ours.

The family would like to collect and make available a list of the good deeds done in memory of Andy; the deeds will be listed anonymously.&nbsp; This information can be mailed to the family, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice.

Cremation has occurred and a family service will follow at a later date.

Messages can be left at <a href="https://www.elliottmortuary.com/">www.Elliottmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Andrew Jay McCurry,72, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at his home in Burrton, KS surrounded by his loving family.Andy was born on September 8, 1950 in Hutchinson, KS to Ruth (Campbell) and A.J. McCurry. Andy graduated from Burrton High School in 1968; obtained a B.S. degree in Animal Sciences &amp; Industry from Kansas State University in 1978. Andy made a career change to meet his family goals and was accepted into the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, graduating in 1990. He worked as a pharmacist in the Hutchinson, KS area for 30 years retiring on his 70th&nbsp;birthday in 2020. He also worked for the Kansas Livestock Association from 1980-1984.He is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home; son, John (Melody) McCurry and their children Aubree, Molly and Drew, Hutchinson, KS; daughter, Emily (Tyson) Mullen and their children, Avery and Hallie, Ulysses, KS. He was their biggest cheerleader and the light of his life.Other survivors are sister, Carole (Rick) Schlender, Burrton, KS; brother, Ray (Rose) McCurry, Mt. Hope, KS; and brother-in-law, Raymond Dixon of McAlester, OK. Also, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Jan Dixon of McAlester, OK, sister-in-law, Sue (Smith) Coley of Rockford, IL, and nephew, Tyler Schlender of Burrton, KS.Andy married Mary Elizabeth Smith on August 5, 1977 in Jackson, TN. Together they created a start-up registered Angus operation, McCurry Angus Ranch (formerly Marands Angus using their combined names …Andy &amp; Mary). As a 3rd&nbsp;generation Angus breeder, Andy wanted something he could call his own and not someone else’s legacy. It wasn’t the easy way but in reality he created his own legacy, his own Angus herd and ranch.Never one to shine the light on himself, Andy worked tirelessly behind the scenes to turn a run-down piece of property into his own “homeplace”. A lifetime of pounding posts (thus the hearing loss!) by hand for over 40 years turned into a place hosting many livestock judging teams, visitors from across the US, cattle sales, chuckwagon cookouts and a place to raise his family. His work ethic, dependability and strong, solid values were the backbone of the decisions he made in his life.Andy’s gift was the ability to meet people from all walks of life and “visit” with them. He was always interested in YOU…not himself. His network of friends was nationwide thanks to many years showing cattle with his family’s operation. There wasn’t a cattle event anywhere in the country that Andy didn’t know or see someone he had met in his journey with Angus cattle.Because Andy re-invented himself by changing his career, he was sought out by many who were struggling with “what to do” with their life or unhappy in their chosen profession. He encouraged many to consider pharmacy as a career. When folks said “I wish I could” …. his response was “you can if you put your mind to it”.Many awards came his way, some of which included:<ul>
 <li>2012 “Doc” Woerpel Award from Hutchinson Community College for dedicated excellence in providing agriculture education and leadership to HCC</li><li>2003 Honorary Angus Foundation (By the National Jr Angus Assn) – 1 of 3 awarded nationally each year</li><li>2000 Kansas 4-H Family of the Year (1999 Reno Co 4-H Family of the Year)</li><li>2015 Beef Improvement Federation Seedstock Producer of the Year (Kansas Livestock Association’s 2015 Seedstock Producer of the Year)</li><li>2016 Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation “Wall of Honor”</li><li>2016 Kansas Angus Assn Honorary Member</li><li>Advisor – KS Jr Angus Assn – under his tutelage KJAA won 16 sweepstakes in a row at the National Jr Angus Show</li>
 </ul>Instead of traveling to attend a funeral, it was Andy’s wish that people use that time to do something positive for someone else; take your grandchild for a walk through the cattle, reconnect with someone from your past, go visit or help someone with a project you have been meaning to do; make an effort to resolve old conflicts or lend a stranger a helping hand. Offering your time and energy in this way will not only honor Andy’s memory and spirit, but benefit us all by touching the hearts and lives of others as he has touched ours.The family would like to collect and make available a list of the good deeds done in memory of Andy; the deeds will be listed anonymously.&nbsp; This information can be mailed to the family, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice.Cremation has occurred and a family service will follow at a later date.Messages can be left at <a href="https://www.elliottmortuary.com/">www.Elliottmortuary.com</a>.

Andrew Jay McCurry |1950-2023|

Larry Eugene Goodwin Sr. passed away February 10, 2023, in Hutchinson. He was born in Hutchinson, December 2, 1945, to James Goodwin and Betty Wingert. 

Larry loved working in his garage on cars and motorcycles, doing yard work and being outdoors. He enjoyed spending time with his coffee buddies, traveling when he was able, telling jokes, going to his granddaughter's activities and raising his two grandchildren, Lance and Tabitha. 

Larry is survived by his wife, Roberta (Bobbie), of 52 years; daughters, Joyce Waller (Dennis) and Debbie Murrell; brothers, Jim Goodwin and Sam Martin; sisters, Donna Reimer and Diana McKeen; grandchildren, Lance Wheeler, Robert Sharp Jr., Tabitha Wheeler, Meeka Cale, Emerson Murrell, Bentley Murrell and Denton Murrell and 10 great grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Larry Goodwin II; brother, Bob Goodwin and sisters, Beverly Bailey and Pam Riney. In lieu of flowers, memorials are asked to be donated to the family.

The Funeral Service will be Monday, March 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Old Mission Heritage chapel, 528 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS 67501

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 </figure>Larry Eugene Goodwin Sr. passed away February 10, 2023, in Hutchinson. He was born in Hutchinson, December 2, 1945, to James Goodwin and Betty Wingert. Larry loved working in his garage on cars and motorcycles, doing yard work and being outdoors. He enjoyed spending time with his coffee buddies, traveling when he was able, telling jokes, going to his granddaughter's activities and raising his two grandchildren, Lance and Tabitha. Larry is survived by his wife, Roberta (Bobbie), of 52 years; daughters, Joyce Waller (Dennis) and Debbie Murrell; brothers, Jim Goodwin and Sam Martin; sisters, Donna Reimer and Diana McKeen; grandchildren, Lance Wheeler, Robert Sharp Jr., Tabitha Wheeler, Meeka Cale, Emerson Murrell, Bentley Murrell and Denton Murrell and 10 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Larry Goodwin II; brother, Bob Goodwin and sisters, Beverly Bailey and Pam Riney. In lieu of flowers, memorials are asked to be donated to the family.The Funeral Service will be Monday, March 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Old Mission Heritage chapel, 528 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS 67501

Larry Eugene Goodwin Sr. |1945-2023|

Mildred Irene Brown, 88, of Hutchinson, passed away on February 8, 2023.&nbsp; She was born June 20, 1934, in Pretty Prairie, KS, to William Jennings Bryan and Adah Catherine (Elliott) Lintecum.

Irene graduated from Nickerson Rural High School.&nbsp; She retired from 1st&nbsp;National Bank as well as Alexander’s Jewelry.&nbsp; She loved cooking, music, concerts, reading and was known as a people person.

She married Luther Robert Brown on September 19, 1953.&nbsp; They had over 65 years of marriage before his passing in 2019.

Irene is survived by: sons, Jeff (MaryAnn) Brown of Haven, and Steve; sister, Betty Warner of Hutchinson; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: her parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters, and grandson Christopher Ryan Ogden.

The family will be present for a Memorial visitation for both Luther and Irene from 2 - 4 p.m. on Saturday February 18, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will take place at a later date.

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

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 </figure>Mildred Irene Brown, 88, of Hutchinson, passed away on February 8, 2023.&nbsp; She was born June 20, 1934, in Pretty Prairie, KS, to William Jennings Bryan and Adah Catherine (Elliott) Lintecum.Irene graduated from Nickerson Rural High School.&nbsp; She retired from 1st&nbsp;National Bank as well as Alexander’s Jewelry.&nbsp; She loved cooking, music, concerts, reading and was known as a people person.She married Luther Robert Brown on September 19, 1953.&nbsp; They had over 65 years of marriage before his passing in 2019.Irene is survived by: sons, Jeff (MaryAnn) Brown of Haven, and Steve; sister, Betty Warner of Hutchinson; and nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by: her parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters, and grandson Christopher Ryan Ogden.The family will be present for a Memorial visitation for both Luther and Irene from 2 - 4 p.m. on Saturday February 18, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will take place at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS, 67501.

Mildred Irene Brown |1934-2023|

Linda Lee Caley, 75, died February 12, 2023, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born May 4, 1947, in Long Beach, California, to Billy Curtis and Phyllis (Kennison) Young.

Linda graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1965. She worked for many years as a lab tech at the hospital. Linda was a member of Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson. She enjoyed crafts, such as coloring and cross stitch, movies, and word searches.

On August 30, 1978, Linda married Ronald Eugene Caley in Deadwood, South Dakota. He passed away on May 28, 2019.

Linda is survived by: sons, Brice Wroe (Christine), Brian Caley (Tammie), Brandon Caley (Sonya), Shawn Caley (Amy), Shane Caley (Angie); 12 grandchildren; five grandchildren; and brothers, Ed and Terry Young.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and an infant.

Funeral service will be 1 pm Friday, February 17, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park. Friends may call from 9 am to 8 pm on Thursday with the family present from 6 to 8 pm at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the Linda Caley Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Linda Lee Caley, 75, died February 12, 2023, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born May 4, 1947, in Long Beach, California, to Billy Curtis and Phyllis (Kennison) Young.Linda graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1965. She worked for many years as a lab tech at the hospital. Linda was a member of Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson. She enjoyed crafts, such as coloring and cross stitch, movies, and word searches.On August 30, 1978, Linda married Ronald Eugene Caley in Deadwood, South Dakota. He passed away on May 28, 2019.Linda is survived by: sons, Brice Wroe (Christine), Brian Caley (Tammie), Brandon Caley (Sonya), Shawn Caley (Amy), Shane Caley (Angie); 12 grandchildren; five grandchildren; and brothers, Ed and Terry Young.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and an infant.Funeral service will be 1 pm Friday, February 17, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park. Friends may call from 9 am to 8 pm on Thursday with the family present from 6 to 8 pm at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Linda Caley Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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