Letha “Ione” (Akers) Johnson, 98, of
Lindsborg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at
Bethany Home, Lindsborg.&nbsp; Besides being a farm wife,&nbsp;Ione worked at
Bethany College for a few years, and then in the dietary department at Bethany
Home, Lindsborg for over 20 years.

She was born on May 16, 1924, in
McPherson, the daughter of John and Irene (Pieratt) Akers.&nbsp; At the age
of two, Ione moved with her parents and brother to a farm near Conway.&nbsp; There, she lived until 1946.&nbsp; She graduated from McPherson High
School and attended McPherson College.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

She was united in marriage to Lester E.
Johnson on January 23, 1946, at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Lindsborg.&nbsp;
This union was blessed with four children.&nbsp; They lived on a farm east of
Bridgeport, for 65 years.&nbsp; 

Ione was a member of the Assaria Lutheran
Church.&nbsp; She was active in WELCA, The Victory E.H.U., and the Friendly
Valley 4-H Club.&nbsp; Ione’s main source of joy was her family.&nbsp; She had
a deep love and concern for each member and was always appreciative of their
many displays of respect and love.&nbsp; 

Survivors include: four children, Larry
(Pamela) Johnson of Madison, WI, Loren (Cholly) Johnson of Assaria, Linda
(Verne) Hubalek of Lindsborg, and Loretta (Joel) Mayfield of Springfield,
VA; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
seven step-great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandsons; and many extended
family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents,
husband, and two brothers, Leland Akers and Don Akers.

The family will receive friends from 5:00
PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, September 12, 2022, at Stockham Family Funeral Home,
McPherson. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, September
13, at Assaria Lutheran Church in Assaria, with Pastor Dean Apel
officiating. Burial will follow at the Assaria Lutheran Church Cemetery.&nbsp; 

Letha “Ione” (Akers) Johnson, 98, of
Lindsborg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at
Bethany Home, Lindsborg.&nbsp; Besides being a farm wife,&nbsp;Ione worked at
Bethany College for a few years, and then in the dietary department at Bethany
Home, Lindsborg for over 20 years.She was born on May 16, 1924, in
McPherson, the daughter of John and Irene (Pieratt) Akers.&nbsp; At the age
of two, Ione moved with her parents and brother to a farm near Conway.&nbsp; There, she lived until 1946.&nbsp; She graduated from McPherson High
School and attended McPherson College.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;She was united in marriage to Lester E.
Johnson on January 23, 1946, at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Lindsborg.&nbsp;
This union was blessed with four children.&nbsp; They lived on a farm east of
Bridgeport, for 65 years.&nbsp; Ione was a member of the Assaria Lutheran
Church.&nbsp; She was active in WELCA, The Victory E.H.U., and the Friendly
Valley 4-H Club.&nbsp; Ione’s main source of joy was her family.&nbsp; She had
a deep love and concern for each member and was always appreciative of their
many displays of respect and love.&nbsp; Survivors include: four children, Larry
(Pamela) Johnson of Madison, WI, Loren (Cholly) Johnson of Assaria, Linda
(Verne) Hubalek of Lindsborg, and Loretta (Joel) Mayfield of Springfield,
VA; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
seven step-great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandsons; and many extended
family and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents,
husband, and two brothers, Leland Akers and Don Akers.The family will receive friends from 5:00
PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, September 12, 2022, at Stockham Family Funeral Home,
McPherson. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, September
13, at Assaria Lutheran Church in Assaria, with Pastor Dean Apel
officiating. Burial will follow at the Assaria Lutheran Church Cemetery.&nbsp;

Letha “Ione” (Akers) Johnson  |1924-2022|

Calvin Gene Blanton, 66, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson. Calvin was born August 24, 1956 in Wilson, OK, the son of Jimmie Lee and Treeta LeVelle (Cole) Blanton.&nbsp; 

On December 16, 1992, Calvin married Karla Frederick in Hutchinson.&nbsp; &nbsp;Calvin worked for Midwest Iron Management as a crane operator.&nbsp; He enjoyed Harley Davidsons Motorcycle’s and playing the lottery and loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie and Treeta; ex-wife, Shirley McGraw; and two brothers, Jarron Blanton and Danny Ray Blanton. 

Calvin is survived by his wife, Karla; a son, Shane (Cassie) Blanton; four siblings, Thomas (Kathi) Blanton, Treeveala (Ralph) Blanton, Judy (Richard) Yingling, and David (Terrie) Blanton; one sister-in-law, Elli Blanton; two grandchildren, Seth and Ethan Blanton; numerous nieces and nephews and his dog, Susie. 

Per Calvin’s wishes, cremation has taken place.&nbsp;&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at a later date.&nbsp;

Calvin Gene Blanton, 66, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson. Calvin was born August 24, 1956 in Wilson, OK, the son of Jimmie Lee and Treeta LeVelle (Cole) Blanton.&nbsp; On December 16, 1992, Calvin married Karla Frederick in Hutchinson.&nbsp; &nbsp;Calvin worked for Midwest Iron Management as a crane operator.&nbsp; He enjoyed Harley Davidsons Motorcycle’s and playing the lottery and loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie and Treeta; ex-wife, Shirley McGraw; and two brothers, Jarron Blanton and Danny Ray Blanton. Calvin is survived by his wife, Karla; a son, Shane (Cassie) Blanton; four siblings, Thomas (Kathi) Blanton, Treeveala (Ralph) Blanton, Judy (Richard) Yingling, and David (Terrie) Blanton; one sister-in-law, Elli Blanton; two grandchildren, Seth and Ethan Blanton; numerous nieces and nephews and his dog, Susie. Per Calvin’s wishes, cremation has taken place.&nbsp;&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at a later date.&nbsp;

Calvin Gene Blanton  |1956-2022|

Patricia Joan “Pat” Geis  |1932-2022|

Gaylen Dean Kickhaefer was born May 6, 1941, to Herman and Amanda (Timm) Kickhaefer in Woodbine. He was baptized May 25, 1941, and confirmed on April 17, 1955, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Gaylen lived on the family farm southeast of Woodbine while growing up and attending the Woodbine Schools. He graduated from Woodbine High with the class of 1959. After graduation, Gaylen worked on a custom cutting crew for a summer.

He was united in marriage to Carol Beth Gillett on November 3, 1960, and were blessed with 61 years together. To the union, six children were born: Gail, Todd, Van, Cindy, Debbie, and Nancy. Gaylen and Carol made a life of farming and lived all their married life on the farm outside of Woodbine. Together, they ran a hog and cattle operation. Gaylen worked for the Woodbine Co-op and the Navarre Co-op until 1976 when he went full time farming.

Gaylen was preceded in death by the love of his life, Carol, his parents, son Van and grandson T.J. He is survived by son Todd; daughters Gail (Matt) Nemmers, Cindy (Tracy) Rietzke, Deb (Jeff) Meisenheimer, and Nancy (Glen) Brockmeier. He is also survived by his grandchildren Eric Albrecht, Brittany Kickhaefer, Amanda and April Kickhaefer, Kylie (Michael) Yeager, Morgan (Fiancé Nick Boeth) Rietzke, Kelbi and Kamryn Meisenheimer, Holly, Meghan, Amber, and Tyler Brockmeier, eight great- grandchildren and a brother Mark (Barb) Kickhaefer.

Gaylen was an avid athlete and sports fan his entire life. He told stories of many town team basketball and baseball games and the activities that often accompanied those events. Gaylen coached his boys in baseball when they were young and loved watching his children and grandchildren play sports. One would love to know the miles he put on vehicles driving to and from ballgames. Gaylen also enjoyed the time he spent with family and friends on fishing trips. The stories he would tell from those memories brought a smile to his face.

Visitation will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Herington on Sunday September 11th&nbsp;from 4 – 6 p.m. with a prayer service at 5 p.m. His funeral service will be held on Monday September 12th&nbsp;at 10:3-0 a.m. at the church with interment to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. A time of fellowship will be following the burial at the church. Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.&nbsp;

Gaylen Dean Kickhaefer was born May 6, 1941, to Herman and Amanda (Timm) Kickhaefer in Woodbine. He was baptized May 25, 1941, and confirmed on April 17, 1955, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Gaylen lived on the family farm southeast of Woodbine while growing up and attending the Woodbine Schools. He graduated from Woodbine High with the class of 1959. After graduation, Gaylen worked on a custom cutting crew for a summer.He was united in marriage to Carol Beth Gillett on November 3, 1960, and were blessed with 61 years together. To the union, six children were born: Gail, Todd, Van, Cindy, Debbie, and Nancy. Gaylen and Carol made a life of farming and lived all their married life on the farm outside of Woodbine. Together, they ran a hog and cattle operation. Gaylen worked for the Woodbine Co-op and the Navarre Co-op until 1976 when he went full time farming.Gaylen was preceded in death by the love of his life, Carol, his parents, son Van and grandson T.J. He is survived by son Todd; daughters Gail (Matt) Nemmers, Cindy (Tracy) Rietzke, Deb (Jeff) Meisenheimer, and Nancy (Glen) Brockmeier. He is also survived by his grandchildren Eric Albrecht, Brittany Kickhaefer, Amanda and April Kickhaefer, Kylie (Michael) Yeager, Morgan (Fiancé Nick Boeth) Rietzke, Kelbi and Kamryn Meisenheimer, Holly, Meghan, Amber, and Tyler Brockmeier, eight great- grandchildren and a brother Mark (Barb) Kickhaefer.Gaylen was an avid athlete and sports fan his entire life. He told stories of many town team basketball and baseball games and the activities that often accompanied those events. Gaylen coached his boys in baseball when they were young and loved watching his children and grandchildren play sports. One would love to know the miles he put on vehicles driving to and from ballgames. Gaylen also enjoyed the time he spent with family and friends on fishing trips. The stories he would tell from those memories brought a smile to his face.Visitation will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Herington on Sunday September 11th&nbsp;from 4 – 6 p.m. with a prayer service at 5 p.m. His funeral service will be held on Monday September 12th&nbsp;at 10:3-0 a.m. at the church with interment to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. A time of fellowship will be following the burial at the church. Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.&nbsp;

Gaylen Dean Kickhaefer  |1941-2022|  

RuthAnn Sidebottom, 78, arrived at her destination on life’s journey to be in paradise with her Jesus, August 31, 2022.&nbsp; She was born March 24, 1944, in Hutchinson, to George E. Mitchell and Hazel (Troop) Mitchell.

RuthAnn was a 1962 graduate of Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson.&nbsp; She also graduated from St. Margaret’s Hospital School of Nursing.&nbsp; RuthAnn was an Xray Technician and Certified Mammographer, working in various hospitals, clinics, and doctor offices.

On August 30, 1969, she married Gaylord Sidebottom, in Dodge City.&nbsp; They shared over 37 years of marriage, prior to his death on October 21, 2006.

RuthAnn is survived by:&nbsp; her daughter, Gay Lee (Ronald) Johnson of Beeler; sister, Millie Schrock of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Zane (Jennifer) Johnson, Jacob (Kayla) Johnson, and Clayton (Alex) Johnson; five great-grandchildren; nephews, Jeff (Kathy) Schrock and Tim (Lisa) Schrock; and niece, Teresa Schrock.

She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents; stepfather, Forrest Foster; stepmother, Margaret Mitchell; husband; sons, Derrick Glenn and Tim Sidebottom; grandson, Dustin Johnson; brother, Eddie F. Mitchell; and brother-in-law, John Schrock.

Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Arlington Cemetery, Arlington. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, at Elliott Mortuary.

RuthAnn Sidebottom, 78, arrived at her destination on life’s journey to be in paradise with her Jesus, August 31, 2022.&nbsp; She was born March 24, 1944, in Hutchinson, to George E. Mitchell and Hazel (Troop) Mitchell.RuthAnn was a 1962 graduate of Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson.&nbsp; She also graduated from St. Margaret’s Hospital School of Nursing.&nbsp; RuthAnn was an Xray Technician and Certified Mammographer, working in various hospitals, clinics, and doctor offices.On August 30, 1969, she married Gaylord Sidebottom, in Dodge City.&nbsp; They shared over 37 years of marriage, prior to his death on October 21, 2006.RuthAnn is survived by:&nbsp; her daughter, Gay Lee (Ronald) Johnson of Beeler; sister, Millie Schrock of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Zane (Jennifer) Johnson, Jacob (Kayla) Johnson, and Clayton (Alex) Johnson; five great-grandchildren; nephews, Jeff (Kathy) Schrock and Tim (Lisa) Schrock; and niece, Teresa Schrock.She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents; stepfather, Forrest Foster; stepmother, Margaret Mitchell; husband; sons, Derrick Glenn and Tim Sidebottom; grandson, Dustin Johnson; brother, Eddie F. Mitchell; and brother-in-law, John Schrock.Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Arlington Cemetery, Arlington. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, at Elliott Mortuary.

RuthAnn Sidebottom  |1944-2022|  

Doris Closson, age 98, passed away at her home on September 5, 2022.&nbsp; She was born August 31, 1924 in Norwich, and grew up on a farm near Belmont.&nbsp; The daughter of Ernest and Wilma Trostle, she attended school in Belmont.&nbsp; She was a lifetime resident of Kingman County.

She was the bookkeeper for Whitmer’s International Harvester and Buick Dealership for many years, an active farm wife and owner of a custom drapery business.&nbsp; She was active in the Kingman Christian Church, the Kingman County 4-H program and was a Community Leader of the Hawk 4-H club.&nbsp; After moving to town, she spent many years as a hospital auxiliary volunteer at Nu-2-U resale shop in downtown Kingman.&nbsp; She was also active in other local civic, community and social organizations.

Doris loved all kinds of needlework, crafts, playing cards, camping and traveling.&nbsp;

She met Clarence Closson at a 4-H camp in Kingman when she was in grade school.&nbsp; They were married on November 11, 1945.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence who passed away in 1992, her parents Ernest and Wilma, and her brothers Dee Trostle of LeRoy, Kansas and Ernie Trostle of Denver, Colorado.&nbsp;

Doris is survived by two daughters Karen Sue Schulteis (Gary) of Greenfield, Iowa, formerly of Anthony, and Diana Lea Drake (Jeff) of Freeland, Washington, formerly of Kingman; 6 grandchildren, Katrina Schulteis of Greenfield, Iowa, Benjamin Schulteis (Ellie) of Lester Prairie, Minnesota, Landon Schulteis (Hayley) of Prior Lake, Minnesota, Austin Drake of Lenexa, Sean Drake of Ellensburg, Washington and Megan Drake of University Place, Washington.&nbsp; She was the very proud great-grandmother of Jane Ada Schulteis, daughter of Ben and Ellie.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, September 14th&nbsp;at the Kingman Christian Church.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Tuesday evening also at the Livingston Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Walnut Hill Cemetery.&nbsp;

Doris Closson, age 98, passed away at her home on September 5, 2022.&nbsp; She was born August 31, 1924 in Norwich, and grew up on a farm near Belmont.&nbsp; The daughter of Ernest and Wilma Trostle, she attended school in Belmont.&nbsp; She was a lifetime resident of Kingman County.She was the bookkeeper for Whitmer’s International Harvester and Buick Dealership for many years, an active farm wife and owner of a custom drapery business.&nbsp; She was active in the Kingman Christian Church, the Kingman County 4-H program and was a Community Leader of the Hawk 4-H club.&nbsp; After moving to town, she spent many years as a hospital auxiliary volunteer at Nu-2-U resale shop in downtown Kingman.&nbsp; She was also active in other local civic, community and social organizations.Doris loved all kinds of needlework, crafts, playing cards, camping and traveling.&nbsp;She met Clarence Closson at a 4-H camp in Kingman when she was in grade school.&nbsp; They were married on November 11, 1945.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence who passed away in 1992, her parents Ernest and Wilma, and her brothers Dee Trostle of LeRoy, Kansas and Ernie Trostle of Denver, Colorado.&nbsp;Doris is survived by two daughters Karen Sue Schulteis (Gary) of Greenfield, Iowa, formerly of Anthony, and Diana Lea Drake (Jeff) of Freeland, Washington, formerly of Kingman; 6 grandchildren, Katrina Schulteis of Greenfield, Iowa, Benjamin Schulteis (Ellie) of Lester Prairie, Minnesota, Landon Schulteis (Hayley) of Prior Lake, Minnesota, Austin Drake of Lenexa, Sean Drake of Ellensburg, Washington and Megan Drake of University Place, Washington.&nbsp; She was the very proud great-grandmother of Jane Ada Schulteis, daughter of Ben and Ellie.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, September 14th&nbsp;at the Kingman Christian Church.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Tuesday evening also at the Livingston Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Walnut Hill Cemetery.&nbsp;

Doris Closson  |1924-2022|  

Robert L. Young, 85, died Aug. 29, 2022 at Wheatlands Healthcare Center, Kingman.

He was born Feb. 28, 1937, at Kingman the son of Irvin and Iantha Harner Young.&nbsp; A resident of Kingman County most of his life, he was a retired farmer.

Robert was a member of the First Baptist Church; was a Kingman High School and Friends University graduate where he graduated Magna Cum Laud; and was a U.S. Army veteran.

On Nov. 15, 1980, he married Nancy Morris Goset; she died Jan. 9, 2012.&nbsp; Survivors include his sister Phyllis Howerton and her husband Dale; step-daughters Cheryl Yoder and husband Stan, and Christy Trollope and her husband Mark; niece Erin Rude and husband Dan; and great-nieces Taia, Tenley and Lily.&nbsp; He was also preceded in death by his brother Charles.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, at the Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman with the family receiving friends from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Belmont.

Robert L. Young, 85, died Aug. 29, 2022 at Wheatlands Healthcare Center, Kingman.He was born Feb. 28, 1937, at Kingman the son of Irvin and Iantha Harner Young.&nbsp; A resident of Kingman County most of his life, he was a retired farmer.Robert was a member of the First Baptist Church; was a Kingman High School and Friends University graduate where he graduated Magna Cum Laud; and was a U.S. Army veteran.On Nov. 15, 1980, he married Nancy Morris Goset; she died Jan. 9, 2012.&nbsp; Survivors include his sister Phyllis Howerton and her husband Dale; step-daughters Cheryl Yoder and husband Stan, and Christy Trollope and her husband Mark; niece Erin Rude and husband Dan; and great-nieces Taia, Tenley and Lily.&nbsp; He was also preceded in death by his brother Charles.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, at the Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman with the family receiving friends from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Belmont.

Robert L. Young  |1937-2022|  

Vernon D. Becker, 96, of Moundridge, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022 at Moundridge Manor. He was born June 9, 1926 in Galva, the son of Dan H. and Susie (Unruh) Becker. Vernon was a farmer for 85 years. He was a member of Lone Tree Mennonite Church in Galva. Vernon was united in marriage to Elfrieda Mae Koehn on May 8, 1949 in Galva. She survives. Other survivors include his son, Don (Trula) Becker of Tonasket, WA; daughters, Joyce (Brad) Dirks of Hesston, and Karen (Troy) Barnt of McPherson; seven grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sisters, Twila (Cleo) Jantz of Winton, CA and Lovella Koehn of Transylvania, LA. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers; a sister; and a granddaughter, Heidi Joy Dirks. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Lone Tree Mennonite Church, Galva. Burial will follow at Lone Tree Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, September 7 at Moundridge Funeral Home, with family greeting friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the church.&nbsp;

Vernon D. Becker, 96, of Moundridge, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022 at Moundridge Manor. He was born June 9, 1926 in Galva, the son of Dan H. and Susie (Unruh) Becker. Vernon was a farmer for 85 years. He was a member of Lone Tree Mennonite Church in Galva. Vernon was united in marriage to Elfrieda Mae Koehn on May 8, 1949 in Galva. She survives. Other survivors include his son, Don (Trula) Becker of Tonasket, WA; daughters, Joyce (Brad) Dirks of Hesston, and Karen (Troy) Barnt of McPherson; seven grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sisters, Twila (Cleo) Jantz of Winton, CA and Lovella Koehn of Transylvania, LA. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers; a sister; and a granddaughter, Heidi Joy Dirks. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Lone Tree Mennonite Church, Galva. Burial will follow at Lone Tree Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, September 7 at Moundridge Funeral Home, with family greeting friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the church.&nbsp;

Vernon D. Becker  |1926-2022|  

Della Mae Dirks, 86, of Buhler, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community. She was born February 29, 1936, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Henry F. and Bertha (Buller) Neufeld. Della graduated from Buhler High School and later attended Bethel College in Newton for one year. She married her high school sweetheart, Leon Keith Dirks on September 30, 1956. They enjoyed 66 years of marriage together. To this union two sons were born, Daniel Leon and Toby K. Della was a member of Buhler Mennonite Church, where she was active in the sewing circle. She loved music and was choir director and played piano at the church. Della was very talented and creative and enjoyed crocheting and wheat weaving. Della and Keith loved traveling together and especially enjoyed their time in La Veta and Cuchara, Colorado. Della is survived by her two sons, Dan and wife, Nicole Dirks, and Toby Dirks; granddaughter, Tiffany and husband, Nic, Miller; grandson, Justin and wife, Jessie, Dirks; great-grandchildren, Carson and Coen Miller, and Quinn and Greyson Dirks; and sister, Sue Regier. Della’s family thanks Buhler Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community for all the great care and genuine love given to our parents. Cremation is planned. Services are pending and will be announced later by Buhler Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Della Mae Dirks, 86, of Buhler, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community. She was born February 29, 1936, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Henry F. and Bertha (Buller) Neufeld. Della graduated from Buhler High School and later attended Bethel College in Newton for one year. She married her high school sweetheart, Leon Keith Dirks on September 30, 1956. They enjoyed 66 years of marriage together. To this union two sons were born, Daniel Leon and Toby K. Della was a member of Buhler Mennonite Church, where she was active in the sewing circle. She loved music and was choir director and played piano at the church. Della was very talented and creative and enjoyed crocheting and wheat weaving. Della and Keith loved traveling together and especially enjoyed their time in La Veta and Cuchara, Colorado. Della is survived by her two sons, Dan and wife, Nicole Dirks, and Toby Dirks; granddaughter, Tiffany and husband, Nic, Miller; grandson, Justin and wife, Jessie, Dirks; great-grandchildren, Carson and Coen Miller, and Quinn and Greyson Dirks; and sister, Sue Regier. Della’s family thanks Buhler Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community for all the great care and genuine love given to our parents. Cremation is planned. Services are pending and will be announced later by Buhler Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Della Mae Dirks  |1936-2022|  

Dean Branscom, 92, passed away September 3, 2022, in Cunningham.&nbsp; He was born April 12, 1930, in Turon, to Roby Jackson Branscom and Alta Marie (Patterson) Branscom.

Dean was a 1950 graduate of Turon High School, Turon.&nbsp; He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.&nbsp; He was a member of the Hutchinson Community College (HCC) Quarterback Club, the South Hutchinson United Methodist Church, South Hutchinson, KS, and former 4-H leader.

On October 8, 1950, Dean married the love of his life, Beverly Jeanene Gray, in Turon.&nbsp; They shared over 70 years of marriage, prior to her death on November 10, 2020.

At an early age, Dean worked and hauled cattle with his father.&nbsp; Beginning in the 1950s, he worked as a ranch hand on the Higgins Ranch in Spivey, and worked at the ranch until he was called into the military service.&nbsp; Dean and Beverly treasured their time at the ranch and often shared those special memories with their family.&nbsp; They were blessed to be able to return to the area for several visits on their anniversary date.&nbsp; Upon returning from the military, they moved to Hutchinson where Dean became a foreman for the Gas Service, retiring with over 35 years of service.

During his life, Dean raised cattle, horses, and registered labs trained for hunting that were sent across the United States.&nbsp; His love for animals was passed down to his children and grandchildren.&nbsp; Dean was always there to provide a helping hand with their pets and building projects in 4-H.&nbsp; He was always there to fix whatever needed attention in the home or shop.&nbsp; Dean enjoyed cutting firewood and he loved to mow!

Dean greatly enjoyed the grandchildren’s sporting events, following ball teams across Kansas and from Texas to Wisconsin.&nbsp; Dean was an avid supporter of the HCC Blue Dragons Men’s Basketball program.&nbsp; He delivered meals for the Meals on Wheels program and was the ‘pie delivery man’ for the South Hutchinson United Methodist Church’s fair cafeteria project for many years.&nbsp; A highlight for Dean was in 2018, when he was able to be a member of the Kansas Honor Flight traveling party that went to Washington, D.C., along with his daughter, Kathy.

Dean always had a story to share, a great sense of humor, and a quick-witted response.&nbsp; You always left with a smile after a visit with Dean.&nbsp; His true passion was spending time with his family, whether at family celebrations and gatherings, or sitting in the bleachers with his wife, Beverly, cheering on the activities of their children and grandchildren.&nbsp; He did many things in his life, but the positions that he cherished the most were husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, neighbor, and friend.&nbsp; Dean was loved by so many.

Dean is survived by:&nbsp; his children, Allen Branscom of South Hutchinson, and Kathy (Scott) Hamilton of Turon; grandchildren, Casey Stiggins, Jennifer Shingleton, Allison (Jordan) Marshall, Katie Hamilton, and Conor Hamilton; great-grandchildren, Skylar Shingleton, Clayton Shingleton, Grace Marshall, and Cooper Marshall; sister, Karen Cooley of Hutchinson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dean was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; wife, Beverly; daughter, Shirley Stiggins; and siblings, Fern Fluke, Tommy Branscom, Lois Cline, Margaret Dykes, Bud Branscom, Dorothy Helm, and Richard Branscom.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary, with the Reverend Ronnie Dykes officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Turon Cemetery, Turon, with military honors to be conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard.&nbsp; 

Persons attending the funeral service are encouraged to wear HCC Blue Dragon apparel in honor of Dean’s support of the HCC Blue Dragons.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2022, with the family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

Dean Branscom, 92, passed away September 3, 2022, in Cunningham.&nbsp; He was born April 12, 1930, in Turon, to Roby Jackson Branscom and Alta Marie (Patterson) Branscom.Dean was a 1950 graduate of Turon High School, Turon.&nbsp; He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.&nbsp; He was a member of the Hutchinson Community College (HCC) Quarterback Club, the South Hutchinson United Methodist Church, South Hutchinson, KS, and former 4-H leader.On October 8, 1950, Dean married the love of his life, Beverly Jeanene Gray, in Turon.&nbsp; They shared over 70 years of marriage, prior to her death on November 10, 2020.At an early age, Dean worked and hauled cattle with his father.&nbsp; Beginning in the 1950s, he worked as a ranch hand on the Higgins Ranch in Spivey, and worked at the ranch until he was called into the military service.&nbsp; Dean and Beverly treasured their time at the ranch and often shared those special memories with their family.&nbsp; They were blessed to be able to return to the area for several visits on their anniversary date.&nbsp; Upon returning from the military, they moved to Hutchinson where Dean became a foreman for the Gas Service, retiring with over 35 years of service.During his life, Dean raised cattle, horses, and registered labs trained for hunting that were sent across the United States.&nbsp; His love for animals was passed down to his children and grandchildren.&nbsp; Dean was always there to provide a helping hand with their pets and building projects in 4-H.&nbsp; He was always there to fix whatever needed attention in the home or shop.&nbsp; Dean enjoyed cutting firewood and he loved to mow!Dean greatly enjoyed the grandchildren’s sporting events, following ball teams across Kansas and from Texas to Wisconsin.&nbsp; Dean was an avid supporter of the HCC Blue Dragons Men’s Basketball program.&nbsp; He delivered meals for the Meals on Wheels program and was the ‘pie delivery man’ for the South Hutchinson United Methodist Church’s fair cafeteria project for many years.&nbsp; A highlight for Dean was in 2018, when he was able to be a member of the Kansas Honor Flight traveling party that went to Washington, D.C., along with his daughter, Kathy.Dean always had a story to share, a great sense of humor, and a quick-witted response.&nbsp; You always left with a smile after a visit with Dean.&nbsp; His true passion was spending time with his family, whether at family celebrations and gatherings, or sitting in the bleachers with his wife, Beverly, cheering on the activities of their children and grandchildren.&nbsp; He did many things in his life, but the positions that he cherished the most were husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, neighbor, and friend.&nbsp; Dean was loved by so many.Dean is survived by:&nbsp; his children, Allen Branscom of South Hutchinson, and Kathy (Scott) Hamilton of Turon; grandchildren, Casey Stiggins, Jennifer Shingleton, Allison (Jordan) Marshall, Katie Hamilton, and Conor Hamilton; great-grandchildren, Skylar Shingleton, Clayton Shingleton, Grace Marshall, and Cooper Marshall; sister, Karen Cooley of Hutchinson; and numerous nieces and nephews.Dean was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; wife, Beverly; daughter, Shirley Stiggins; and siblings, Fern Fluke, Tommy Branscom, Lois Cline, Margaret Dykes, Bud Branscom, Dorothy Helm, and Richard Branscom.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary, with the Reverend Ronnie Dykes officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Turon Cemetery, Turon, with military honors to be conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard.&nbsp; Persons attending the funeral service are encouraged to wear HCC Blue Dragon apparel in honor of Dean’s support of the HCC Blue Dragons.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2022, with the family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

Dean Branscom  |1930-2022|  

Mark Allen&nbsp;Lattimer, 66, died September 3, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born September 11, 1955, in Sterling, to Max C.&nbsp;Lattimer&nbsp;Sr. and Betty Jo (Miller)&nbsp;Lattimer.

Mark graduated from Lyons High School in 1973. He was the shipping and receiving manager at KMW Ltd. in Sterling for many years. Mark had worked in the parts departments at Young Motor Co. in Lyons and Conklin Cars in Hutchinson.

Mark dedicated many years of his life as a volunteer firefighter with the Rice County Fire Department. Mark was an avid gardener who loved making salsa and watching NASCAR as a Dale Earnhardt Sr. fan. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Lyons.

On December 9, 2005, Mark married Connie Jo (Pruner) Phillips. She survives.

He was preceded in death by: his father, Max Lattimer Sr.; a son, Richard Lattimer; and a brother, Max Lattimer Jr.

Surviving are: his sons, Jason &amp; Nicole&nbsp;Lattimer&nbsp;of Chase, Jeremy &amp; Jennifer&nbsp;Lattimer&nbsp;of Peculiar, MO; mother, Betty&nbsp;Lattimer&nbsp;of Hutchinson; sister, Jim &amp; Janet Sutton of Rising Star, TX: numerous grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; stepsons, Tracy &amp; Kim Phillips of Hutchinson, Todd &amp; Amy Phillips of Wichita; and many extended family members.

A celebration of Mark’s life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the family residence, 5612 N. Eisenhower Dr. Hutchinson.

Mark Allen&nbsp;Lattimer, 66, died September 3, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born September 11, 1955, in Sterling, to Max C.&nbsp;Lattimer&nbsp;Sr. and Betty Jo (Miller)&nbsp;Lattimer.Mark graduated from Lyons High School in 1973. He was the shipping and receiving manager at KMW Ltd. in Sterling for many years. Mark had worked in the parts departments at Young Motor Co. in Lyons and Conklin Cars in Hutchinson.Mark dedicated many years of his life as a volunteer firefighter with the Rice County Fire Department. Mark was an avid gardener who loved making salsa and watching NASCAR as a Dale Earnhardt Sr. fan. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Lyons.On December 9, 2005, Mark married Connie Jo (Pruner) Phillips. She survives.He was preceded in death by: his father, Max Lattimer Sr.; a son, Richard Lattimer; and a brother, Max Lattimer Jr.Surviving are: his sons, Jason &amp; Nicole&nbsp;Lattimer&nbsp;of Chase, Jeremy &amp; Jennifer&nbsp;Lattimer&nbsp;of Peculiar, MO; mother, Betty&nbsp;Lattimer&nbsp;of Hutchinson; sister, Jim &amp; Janet Sutton of Rising Star, TX: numerous grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; stepsons, Tracy &amp; Kim Phillips of Hutchinson, Todd &amp; Amy Phillips of Wichita; and many extended family members.A celebration of Mark’s life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the family residence, 5612 N. Eisenhower Dr. Hutchinson.

Mark Allen Lattimer  |1955-2022|  

Vernon Dean Neufeld, 84, of Hutchinson, died September 3, 2022, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. He was born January 15, 1938, in Hutchinson, to Peter J. and Martha (Wall) Neufeld.

Vernon graduated from Buhler High School in 1956. He was a former employee of Cessna as a Quality Control Manager for many years, Haven Steel, and along with his son Steve, was owner of S and V Enterprises, Inc. Vernon also was a farmer both for a living and because he really enjoyed it.

On June 1, 1957, he married Marlene Shirley Base, in Burrton. They shared over 65 years of marriage.

Vernon is survived by: his wife, Marlene Neufeld of Buhler; daughter, Susan Mayfield of Penalosa; son, Steve (Linda) Neufeld of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Jessica (Malcom) White of Hutchinson, Joshua (Kaitlyn) Neufeld of Texas; great-grandchildren, Matix and Emersyn White of Hutchinson. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Graveside Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2022, at Buhler Municipal East Cemetery, 14842 E. 82nd&nbsp;Ave, Buhler, with Jeff Owen officiating.

Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.

Vernon Dean Neufeld, 84, of Hutchinson, died September 3, 2022, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. He was born January 15, 1938, in Hutchinson, to Peter J. and Martha (Wall) Neufeld.Vernon graduated from Buhler High School in 1956. He was a former employee of Cessna as a Quality Control Manager for many years, Haven Steel, and along with his son Steve, was owner of S and V Enterprises, Inc. Vernon also was a farmer both for a living and because he really enjoyed it.On June 1, 1957, he married Marlene Shirley Base, in Burrton. They shared over 65 years of marriage.Vernon is survived by: his wife, Marlene Neufeld of Buhler; daughter, Susan Mayfield of Penalosa; son, Steve (Linda) Neufeld of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Jessica (Malcom) White of Hutchinson, Joshua (Kaitlyn) Neufeld of Texas; great-grandchildren, Matix and Emersyn White of Hutchinson. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents.Graveside Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2022, at Buhler Municipal East Cemetery, 14842 E. 82nd&nbsp;Ave, Buhler, with Jeff Owen officiating.Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.

Vernon Dean Neufeld  |1938-2022| 

Rose
Marie Crawford, 81, of North Newton, passed away peacefully in her
sleep Monday, September 5th, 2022. She was born on December 9th, 1941, in
Newton, to Arthur Friesen and Rosella (Schmidt) Friesen. Rose graduated
from Newton High School in 1959. 

Rose
was a woman whose passion for Elvis was only second to her passion for her
husband and family. She spent most of her working life as a pharmacy technician
at Wilson Drug Store before retiring in 2004. 

Rose
married Robert Keith Crawford on June 22, 1968. They were blessed with two
daughters: Kelly Ann and Christine Marie. 

Rose
is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Rosella Friesen, and daughter,
Karla Marie. She is survived by her husband, Robert Crawford; daughters, Kelly
(Louis) Brouillard and Christine Topping; sister, Linda (Ines) Flores; brother,
Kenneth Friesen; granddaughter, Samantha Stenner; and many other nephews,
nieces, and grandchildren. 

A
funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 2pm at Stockham
Family Funeral Home in McPherson. The family will receive friends from noon
until service time on Thursday, September 8, at the funeral home. A graveside
service at McPherson Cemetery will immediately follow the funeral service.

Rose
Marie Crawford, 81, of North Newton, passed away peacefully in her
sleep Monday, September 5th, 2022. She was born on December 9th, 1941, in
Newton, to Arthur Friesen and Rosella (Schmidt) Friesen. Rose graduated
from Newton High School in 1959. Rose
was a woman whose passion for Elvis was only second to her passion for her
husband and family. She spent most of her working life as a pharmacy technician
at Wilson Drug Store before retiring in 2004. Rose
married Robert Keith Crawford on June 22, 1968. They were blessed with two
daughters: Kelly Ann and Christine Marie. Rose
is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Rosella Friesen, and daughter,
Karla Marie. She is survived by her husband, Robert Crawford; daughters, Kelly
(Louis) Brouillard and Christine Topping; sister, Linda (Ines) Flores; brother,
Kenneth Friesen; granddaughter, Samantha Stenner; and many other nephews,
nieces, and grandchildren. A
funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 2pm at Stockham
Family Funeral Home in McPherson. The family will receive friends from noon
until service time on Thursday, September 8, at the funeral home. A graveside
service at McPherson Cemetery will immediately follow the funeral service.

Rose Marie Crawford  |1941-2022|  

Deanne Duerksen, 77, passed away September 4, 2022 at her residence in Hesston.  She was born December 21, 1944 in Concordia, to Peter and Mary (Henderson) Goering. 

 Survivors include: son. Craig (Megan) Duerksen of Wichita; daughters, Shannon (Todd) Davis of Haven, Sherri Duerksen of Phoenix, Arizona; sister, Peggy Goering-Kuck of Pacific Grove, California; 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. 

 Celebration of Life 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022 at First Mennonite Church in Hillsboro Officiated by Pastor Tom Harder. A public visitation on Friday evening from 4-6 at Dyck Arboretum in Hesston. The Prairie Pavilion at 177 W. Hickory.

Deanne Duerksen, 77, passed away September 4, 2022 at her residence in Hesston. She was born December 21, 1944 in Concordia, to Peter and Mary (Henderson) Goering. Survivors include: son. Craig (Megan) Duerksen of Wichita; daughters, Shannon (Todd) Davis of Haven, Sherri Duerksen of Phoenix, Arizona; sister, Peggy Goering-Kuck of Pacific Grove, California; 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Celebration of Life 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022 at First Mennonite Church in Hillsboro Officiated by Pastor Tom Harder. A public visitation on Friday evening from 4-6 at Dyck Arboretum in Hesston. The Prairie Pavilion at 177 W. Hickory.

Deanne Duerksen  |1944-2022|  

Kenneth H. “Kenny” Rogers 55, died September 4, 2022 at his Walton residence. He was born February 14, 1967 in Goodland, to William and Nancy (Voeller) Rogers. On June 3, 1989 he married Anita J Sommerfeld at Colby, and she survives of the home.

Kenny worked for the Harvey County Road and Bridge Department. &nbsp;He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Newton.

Memorial service will be 10:30&nbsp; a.m., Friday, September 16, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church in Newton with Pastor Kurt Letcher presiding. Visitation will be at the Zion Lutheran Church from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday September 15, 2022. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday September 16th&nbsp;at the Tampa Lutheran Cemetery in Tampa.

Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice or Zion Lutheran Church and left with Petersen Funeral Home.

Kenneth H. “Kenny” Rogers 55, died September 4, 2022 at his Walton residence. He was born February 14, 1967 in Goodland, to William and Nancy (Voeller) Rogers. On June 3, 1989 he married Anita J Sommerfeld at Colby, and she survives of the home.Kenny worked for the Harvey County Road and Bridge Department. &nbsp;He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Newton.Memorial service will be 10:30&nbsp; a.m., Friday, September 16, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church in Newton with Pastor Kurt Letcher presiding. Visitation will be at the Zion Lutheran Church from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday September 15, 2022. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday September 16th&nbsp;at the Tampa Lutheran Cemetery in Tampa.Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice or Zion Lutheran Church and left with Petersen Funeral Home.

Kenneth H. “Kenny” Rogers  |1967-2022|

Mary Elizabeth Goff 85, died September 3, 2022 at Azria Health of Wichita.

She was born November 8, 1936 in St. Louis Missouri the daughter of Charles and Elsie (Church Goff.

A graveside committal service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday September 10, 2022 at Hillside Cemetery in Sedgwick with Pastor Nathanial Thurman presiding.

Mary Elizabeth Goff 85, died September 3, 2022 at Azria Health of Wichita.She was born November 8, 1936 in St. Louis Missouri the daughter of Charles and Elsie (Church Goff.A graveside committal service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday September 10, 2022 at Hillside Cemetery in Sedgwick with Pastor Nathanial Thurman presiding.

Mary Elizabeth Goff  |1936-2022|

Connie L. (Koehn) Cornelsen, 74, died on September 1, 2022, at her residence in Wichita.

She was born on March 13, 1948, in Newton, the daughter of Nelson and Naomi (Sackett) Koehn.

On May 24, 1968, Connie was united in marriage to Kenneth Cornelson in North Newton. This year the couple celebrated 54years of togetherness.

Connie graduated from Newton High School, the class of 1966. She went on to Bethel College as a continuing education adult, where she received her degree in social science and work. She later furthered her education and received her masters degree in social work from Newman University in 2000.

Throughout Connie’s career she worked with compassion and care for those in need, working as a case manager for Youthville and Saint Francis Academy. Connie was currently employeed as a case manager for United Methodist Open Door, where she helped with the placement of 15 families into transitional housing.

Connie was very creative and enjoyed crosstiching, painting, and carving. As a natural caregiver, she loved serving her family and friends delicious homecooked meals. However, her greatest enjoyment in life was her family.

Connie is survived by her husband, Kenneth Cornelsen of Wichita; daughter, Michelle Sheriff of Newton; son, Robert Cornelsen and fiance, SaraJane Jeffries; sister, Janet Botterweck; beloved grandson, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceeded in death by her parents, Nelson and Naomi Koehn and son-in-law, J. Kent Sheriff.

A memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Bethel College Mennonite Church in Newton.

Connie L. (Koehn) Cornelsen, 74, died on September 1, 2022, at her residence in Wichita.She was born on March 13, 1948, in Newton, the daughter of Nelson and Naomi (Sackett) Koehn.On May 24, 1968, Connie was united in marriage to Kenneth Cornelson in North Newton. This year the couple celebrated 54years of togetherness.Connie graduated from Newton High School, the class of 1966. She went on to Bethel College as a continuing education adult, where she received her degree in social science and work. She later furthered her education and received her masters degree in social work from Newman University in 2000.Throughout Connie’s career she worked with compassion and care for those in need, working as a case manager for Youthville and Saint Francis Academy. Connie was currently employeed as a case manager for United Methodist Open Door, where she helped with the placement of 15 families into transitional housing.Connie was very creative and enjoyed crosstiching, painting, and carving. As a natural caregiver, she loved serving her family and friends delicious homecooked meals. However, her greatest enjoyment in life was her family.Connie is survived by her husband, Kenneth Cornelsen of Wichita; daughter, Michelle Sheriff of Newton; son, Robert Cornelsen and fiance, SaraJane Jeffries; sister, Janet Botterweck; beloved grandson, and several nieces and nephews.She was preceeded in death by her parents, Nelson and Naomi Koehn and son-in-law, J. Kent Sheriff.A memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Bethel College Mennonite Church in Newton.

Connie L. (Koehn) Cornelsen  |1948-2022|

Margaret Marcene Rauch, 89, of Lyons, passed away September 3, 2022, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. She was born December 19, 1932, in What Cheer, Iowa, the daughter of John H. and Gail E. Height Watts. 

Marcene has resided in Lyons since 1960, formerly of Garden City. She attended Deep River High School, Deep River, Iowa. Marcene was a homemaker, nurse’s aide at Good Samaritan Society of Lyons, and a clerk at Fuller’s Market in Lyons. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Lyons, and the Lyons Women’s Bowling League. Marcene enjoyed watching sports on TV, especially tennis, college basketball, and baseball. 

On March 13, 1950, Marcene was united in marriage with Marvin Louis Rauch in Ottawa. He preceded her in death on May 27, 2017. She is also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Louie, Gene, and Richard Watts; sister, Patricia Taylor; grandson, Richard Lattimer; and great-granddaughter, Emmy Strong. 

Marcene is survived by her son, Marvin L. Rauch Jr. and wife Lori of Little River; three daughters, Marcia L. Kepley and husband Dee of Sterling, Melinda M. Browning and husband Ray of Hutchinson, and Michelle L. Sauer and husband Joe of Geneseo; brother, John Watts of Seattle, WA; two sisters, Darlene Denison and Marilyn Ward both of Iowa; ten grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

 Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons. Visitation will be 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;

Margaret Marcene Rauch, 89, of Lyons, passed away September 3, 2022, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. She was born December 19, 1932, in What Cheer, Iowa, the daughter of John H. and Gail E. Height Watts. Marcene has resided in Lyons since 1960, formerly of Garden City. She attended Deep River High School, Deep River, Iowa. Marcene was a homemaker, nurse’s aide at Good Samaritan Society of Lyons, and a clerk at Fuller’s Market in Lyons. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Lyons, and the Lyons Women’s Bowling League. Marcene enjoyed watching sports on TV, especially tennis, college basketball, and baseball. On March 13, 1950, Marcene was united in marriage with Marvin Louis Rauch in Ottawa. He preceded her in death on May 27, 2017. She is also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Louie, Gene, and Richard Watts; sister, Patricia Taylor; grandson, Richard Lattimer; and great-granddaughter, Emmy Strong. Marcene is survived by her son, Marvin L. Rauch Jr. and wife Lori of Little River; three daughters, Marcia L. Kepley and husband Dee of Sterling, Melinda M. Browning and husband Ray of Hutchinson, and Michelle L. Sauer and husband Joe of Geneseo; brother, John Watts of Seattle, WA; two sisters, Darlene Denison and Marilyn Ward both of Iowa; ten grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons. Visitation will be 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;

Margaret Marcene Rauch  |1932-2022|

Dr. Don Dirksen, DDS, 86, finished his final marathon at his home in Wichita and went to be with the Lord August 31, 2022.&nbsp; He was the first-born son of Martin H. and Dorothy (Harrison) Dirksen on August 14, 1936 in Hutchinson.

As a child, Don traveled to many places with his parents. The first trip he ever took was at just six weeks-old.&nbsp; Before the age of baby carriers, Don was placed on a pillow on his mother’s lap and away they went to Oregon where Dad’s Uncle Harvey lived.&nbsp; Similar to the story, “ The Grapes of Wrath”, his parents were looking for a better way of life. It ended up they didn’t stay and headed back to Kansas six months later. &nbsp;When Don was older, they traveled to Northern California to see family for an extended period of time, but they always returned home to Kansas.

Another place Don and his parents visited frequently was Northwest Arkansas where his maternal grandparents lived.&nbsp; He spent many summers barefoot in swim trunks with his aunts and uncles playing in the creeks. Because of this, Don developed a love for the area that lasted a lifetime.

Don began boarding school at the age of 15.&nbsp; During this time, he would come home for the summers and work with his father painting houses all over Hutchinson. He appreciated and enjoyed the time we got to spend with his father while earning money to pay for his education. &nbsp;He graduated from Enterprise Academy, Enterprise, KS, in 1954. He returned to Hutchinson and attended Hutchinson Community Junior College to complete his prerequisites for college.&nbsp;

It was about this same time that he went on a blind date with Jalayne Chappel. They hit it off.&nbsp; On November 25th, 1959, they were married at the Congregational Church in Hutchinson on 11th&nbsp;Street.

Don knew at an early age that he wanted to be a dentist.&nbsp; He applied to and was accepted at the University of Nebraska College School of Dentistry. He and Jalayne moved to Lincoln. &nbsp;During dental school, Don worked long hours at the mental health hospital and for a fellow painter named Charlie.&nbsp; He maintained his status as an honor student while supporting his growing family.&nbsp; The twins, Mike and Mark by then made them a family of four. &nbsp;In 1961, he graduated from dental school and found a job in Tulsa, Oklahoma.&nbsp; Not long after their move, Ann was born.

After a couple of years in Tulsa, Don was offered an opportunity to work for the Health Department in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; Since both Don and Jalayne’s parents were in Hutchinson, the opportunity in Wichita was a clear choice for them. They packed up their family of five and moved to Wichita in 1963.&nbsp; Over the next 7 years, Don decided to go into private practice and their youngest child, Jill was born.&nbsp; He practiced dentistry 33 years and was a lifetime member of the American Dental Association.

Don enjoyed family time and made it a point to attend as many of his children’s and grandchildren’s events as he could.&nbsp; All of his free time was dedicated to his family and he made that time memorable. &nbsp;He always put his family first ahead of himself.

Reading non-fiction and memorizing poetry was one of his hobbies. Don loved knowledge and was a life-long learner. In fact, Don went back to school for a masters in exercise science.&nbsp; He didn't write the final thesis but that didn't matter to him because it was about the knowledge and not the piece of paper.

He always had classical music playing and loved attending live symphony performances.&nbsp; A piano player himself, he was able to play many of the pieces he liked to listen to.

Attending baseball games was always a family past time; he truly loved the game.

His all-time passion was running.&nbsp; He ran races whenever he could and enjoyed the competitiveness and camaraderie of his fellow running friends.&nbsp; He came in first or second in his age group almost every time he was in a race.&nbsp; Running wasn’t just for races as he loved to run in the park.&nbsp; Just last year he was running 6-8 miles regularly.

Along with running, Don enjoyed going to the YMCA. Not only to exercise but as a social outlet. He and Jalayne made many valuable friends there.&nbsp; From his dental classmates to his neighbors, friends were made and cherished.&nbsp; Don never knew a stranger. If he had a conversation with someone, he could tell you all about his new friend.&nbsp; He genuinely was interested in each and every person he talked to. He was forever optimistic and supportive of everyone.&nbsp; In everything he did or faced, he never gave up and remained strong in his faith. Don was a member of Seventh-day Adventist Church, Hutchinson.

Don is survived by:&nbsp; his wife of almost 63 years, Jalayne of Wichita; children, Mike Dirksen, Mark Dirksen, both of Wichita, Ann Baus (Mark) of La Crosse, and Jill Dirksen of Chicago; brother, Martin Harvey Dirksen (Mavis); sister, Carol Dirksen (Regis Yeager) all of Hutchinson; five grandchildren; Bryan Dyer, Veronica Kimple (Daniel), Leah Johnson (Nick), Olivia Baus and Dylan Dirksen; and four great-grandchildren; Hazel Kimple, Harrison Kimple, Jesse Johnson and Will Johnson.

Funeral service will be 11:30 am Friday, September 9, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson with Clark Jacobs officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Visitation will be 9 am to 8 pm Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary.

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Dr. Don Dirksen, DDS, 86, finished his final marathon at his home in Wichita and went to be with the Lord August 31, 2022.&nbsp; He was the first-born son of Martin H. and Dorothy (Harrison) Dirksen on August 14, 1936 in Hutchinson.As a child, Don traveled to many places with his parents. The first trip he ever took was at just six weeks-old.&nbsp; Before the age of baby carriers, Don was placed on a pillow on his mother’s lap and away they went to Oregon where Dad’s Uncle Harvey lived.&nbsp; Similar to the story, “ The Grapes of Wrath”, his parents were looking for a better way of life. It ended up they didn’t stay and headed back to Kansas six months later. &nbsp;When Don was older, they traveled to Northern California to see family for an extended period of time, but they always returned home to Kansas.Another place Don and his parents visited frequently was Northwest Arkansas where his maternal grandparents lived.&nbsp; He spent many summers barefoot in swim trunks with his aunts and uncles playing in the creeks. Because of this, Don developed a love for the area that lasted a lifetime.Don began boarding school at the age of 15.&nbsp; During this time, he would come home for the summers and work with his father painting houses all over Hutchinson. He appreciated and enjoyed the time we got to spend with his father while earning money to pay for his education. &nbsp;He graduated from Enterprise Academy, Enterprise, KS, in 1954. He returned to Hutchinson and attended Hutchinson Community Junior College to complete his prerequisites for college.&nbsp;It was about this same time that he went on a blind date with Jalayne Chappel. They hit it off.&nbsp; On November 25th, 1959, they were married at the Congregational Church in Hutchinson on 11th&nbsp;Street.Don knew at an early age that he wanted to be a dentist.&nbsp; He applied to and was accepted at the University of Nebraska College School of Dentistry. He and Jalayne moved to Lincoln. &nbsp;During dental school, Don worked long hours at the mental health hospital and for a fellow painter named Charlie.&nbsp; He maintained his status as an honor student while supporting his growing family.&nbsp; The twins, Mike and Mark by then made them a family of four. &nbsp;In 1961, he graduated from dental school and found a job in Tulsa, Oklahoma.&nbsp; Not long after their move, Ann was born.After a couple of years in Tulsa, Don was offered an opportunity to work for the Health Department in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; Since both Don and Jalayne’s parents were in Hutchinson, the opportunity in Wichita was a clear choice for them. They packed up their family of five and moved to Wichita in 1963.&nbsp; Over the next 7 years, Don decided to go into private practice and their youngest child, Jill was born.&nbsp; He practiced dentistry 33 years and was a lifetime member of the American Dental Association.Don enjoyed family time and made it a point to attend as many of his children’s and grandchildren’s events as he could.&nbsp; All of his free time was dedicated to his family and he made that time memorable. &nbsp;He always put his family first ahead of himself.Reading non-fiction and memorizing poetry was one of his hobbies. Don loved knowledge and was a life-long learner. In fact, Don went back to school for a masters in exercise science.&nbsp; He didn't write the final thesis but that didn't matter to him because it was about the knowledge and not the piece of paper.He always had classical music playing and loved attending live symphony performances.&nbsp; A piano player himself, he was able to play many of the pieces he liked to listen to.Attending baseball games was always a family past time; he truly loved the game.His all-time passion was running.&nbsp; He ran races whenever he could and enjoyed the competitiveness and camaraderie of his fellow running friends.&nbsp; He came in first or second in his age group almost every time he was in a race.&nbsp; Running wasn’t just for races as he loved to run in the park.&nbsp; Just last year he was running 6-8 miles regularly.Along with running, Don enjoyed going to the YMCA. Not only to exercise but as a social outlet. He and Jalayne made many valuable friends there.&nbsp; From his dental classmates to his neighbors, friends were made and cherished.&nbsp; Don never knew a stranger. If he had a conversation with someone, he could tell you all about his new friend.&nbsp; He genuinely was interested in each and every person he talked to. He was forever optimistic and supportive of everyone.&nbsp; In everything he did or faced, he never gave up and remained strong in his faith. Don was a member of Seventh-day Adventist Church, Hutchinson.Don is survived by:&nbsp; his wife of almost 63 years, Jalayne of Wichita; children, Mike Dirksen, Mark Dirksen, both of Wichita, Ann Baus (Mark) of La Crosse, and Jill Dirksen of Chicago; brother, Martin Harvey Dirksen (Mavis); sister, Carol Dirksen (Regis Yeager) all of Hutchinson; five grandchildren; Bryan Dyer, Veronica Kimple (Daniel), Leah Johnson (Nick), Olivia Baus and Dylan Dirksen; and four great-grandchildren; Hazel Kimple, Harrison Kimple, Jesse Johnson and Will Johnson.Funeral service will be 11:30 am Friday, September 9, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson with Clark Jacobs officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Visitation will be 9 am to 8 pm Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary.<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1662230117206098">Click here to view Don's service.</a>

Dr. Don Dirksen, DDS  |1936-2022|

Dave’s life began on September 21, 1955, in Florence.&nbsp; He was the son of Harold M. and Lois (Weyand) Huntley.&nbsp; Dave is a graduate of Marion/Florence High School.&nbsp; 

In his younger years, Dave loved to go skiing with his buddies at Marion Co. Lake.&nbsp; He was a pheasant and quail hunter and enjoyed fishing.&nbsp; Dave enjoyed motocross racing as a young man and had fun playing softball.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Erin Miller on January 15, 1991, at the Florence Christian Church, and they enjoyed 31 years of marriage.&nbsp; Dave was nearly always employed in law enforcement after working a short time in his younger years at Hesston Manufacturing.&nbsp; 

He was the Chief of Police in Florence and served Marion County as a deputy sheriff from February of 1985 to April of 1987 and again from January 2009 until his retirement in June of 2021.&nbsp; Dave also served with the Harvey County Sheriff from April of 1987 until February of 2008.&nbsp; 

Dave is survived by his wife Erin Huntley, sons Brandon Lee (Elizabeth) Huntley and David Huntley; siblings Jack (Geri) Huntley, and Kris (Galen) Hysom; sister-in-law Lola Huntley and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Dave passed away on Tuesday August 30, 2022, at Via Christi St Francis Hospital in Wichita.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Mike Huntley.&nbsp; 

Dave’s family will gather with friends on Saturday September 3, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Valley United Methodist Church for his memorial service led by Pastor Ron DeVore.&nbsp; He will be laid to rest in Hillcrest Cemetery, Florence at a later date.&nbsp; Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family.&nbsp;

Dave’s life began on September 21, 1955, in Florence.&nbsp; He was the son of Harold M. and Lois (Weyand) Huntley.&nbsp; Dave is a graduate of Marion/Florence High School.&nbsp; In his younger years, Dave loved to go skiing with his buddies at Marion Co. Lake.&nbsp; He was a pheasant and quail hunter and enjoyed fishing.&nbsp; Dave enjoyed motocross racing as a young man and had fun playing softball.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Erin Miller on January 15, 1991, at the Florence Christian Church, and they enjoyed 31 years of marriage.&nbsp; Dave was nearly always employed in law enforcement after working a short time in his younger years at Hesston Manufacturing.&nbsp; He was the Chief of Police in Florence and served Marion County as a deputy sheriff from February of 1985 to April of 1987 and again from January 2009 until his retirement in June of 2021.&nbsp; Dave also served with the Harvey County Sheriff from April of 1987 until February of 2008.&nbsp; Dave is survived by his wife Erin Huntley, sons Brandon Lee (Elizabeth) Huntley and David Huntley; siblings Jack (Geri) Huntley, and Kris (Galen) Hysom; sister-in-law Lola Huntley and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Dave passed away on Tuesday August 30, 2022, at Via Christi St Francis Hospital in Wichita.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Mike Huntley.&nbsp; Dave’s family will gather with friends on Saturday September 3, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Valley United Methodist Church for his memorial service led by Pastor Ron DeVore.&nbsp; He will be laid to rest in Hillcrest Cemetery, Florence at a later date.&nbsp; Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family.&nbsp;

David V Huntley  |1955-2022|

 Celebration of Life 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022 at First Mennonite Church in Hillsboro Officiated by Pastor Tom Harder.

Deanne Duerksen, 77, passed away September 4, 2022 at her residence in Hesston. She was born December 21, 1944 in Concordia, to Peter and Mary (Henderson) Goering. Survivors include: son. Craig (Megan) Duerksen of Wichita; daughters, Shannon (Todd) Davis of Haven, Sherri Duerksen of Phoenix, Arizona; sister, Peggy Goering-Kuck of Pacific Grove, California; 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Celebration of Life 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022 at First Mennonite Church in Hillsboro Officiated by Pastor Tom Harder.

Deanne Duerksen  |1944-2022|

Carolyn Marie (Bradbury) Nading, 88, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born April 17, 1934, in Welch, Oklahoma, the daughter of Hosea and Bessie (McCrery) Bradbury. Carolyn was united in marriage to John Leander Nading, Jr. on June 1, 1952 in Altamont. While John went to Korea, Carolyn became a graduate of Labette County Community High School with the class of 1953. Carolyn and John started their married life in Coffeyville, later moving to Wichita and then to Moundridge in 1972. Carolyn was the Moundridge City Clerk for twenty-five years, from 1972 to 1997. She was a member of the Moundridge United Methodist Church and was Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star Chapter in McPherson during the 1970’s and 1980’s. An avid fisherwoman, Carolyn earned the nickname of “Lucky”, as she always caught the most and biggest fish! Carolyn is survived by her husband, John of their home; her children, Karl Nading and his wife, Carol of Wichita; Audrey Diederich and her husband, Pat of McPherson, John Nading, III of Moundridge, Keryl Christian and her husband, John of Hutchinson, and Sharon Saylor and her husband, Lonnie of Hutchinson; brothers, Floyd (Valerie) Bradbury, Florida, Robert (Alice) Bradbury, Missouri, and Douglas (Marge) Bradbury, Louisianna; sisters, Judy (Gary) McGuinnes, Topeka, and Rosemary Sandy, Florida; grandchildren, Andrew Nading, Emma Lauer, Nic Winsky, Adam Winsky, Rusty Winsky, Gina Wedel, Rachelle Nading, Heather Jordan, Alexandria Danks, Angela Saylor, Rebecca Stoker, and Lucas Saylor; and 18 great-grandchildren. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Hosea “Jack”, and Clyde; and sister, Betty. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2022 at Moundridge United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Mound Township Cemetery, Moundridge, Kansas. Friends may pay their respects to Carolyn from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 8th with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carolyn Marie (Bradbury) Nading, 88, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born April 17, 1934, in Welch, Oklahoma, the daughter of Hosea and Bessie (McCrery) Bradbury. Carolyn was united in marriage to John Leander Nading, Jr. on June 1, 1952 in Altamont. While John went to Korea, Carolyn became a graduate of Labette County Community High School with the class of 1953. Carolyn and John started their married life in Coffeyville, later moving to Wichita and then to Moundridge in 1972. Carolyn was the Moundridge City Clerk for twenty-five years, from 1972 to 1997. She was a member of the Moundridge United Methodist Church and was Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star Chapter in McPherson during the 1970’s and 1980’s. An avid fisherwoman, Carolyn earned the nickname of “Lucky”, as she always caught the most and biggest fish! Carolyn is survived by her husband, John of their home; her children, Karl Nading and his wife, Carol of Wichita; Audrey Diederich and her husband, Pat of McPherson, John Nading, III of Moundridge, Keryl Christian and her husband, John of Hutchinson, and Sharon Saylor and her husband, Lonnie of Hutchinson; brothers, Floyd (Valerie) Bradbury, Florida, Robert (Alice) Bradbury, Missouri, and Douglas (Marge) Bradbury, Louisianna; sisters, Judy (Gary) McGuinnes, Topeka, and Rosemary Sandy, Florida; grandchildren, Andrew Nading, Emma Lauer, Nic Winsky, Adam Winsky, Rusty Winsky, Gina Wedel, Rachelle Nading, Heather Jordan, Alexandria Danks, Angela Saylor, Rebecca Stoker, and Lucas Saylor; and 18 great-grandchildren. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Hosea “Jack”, and Clyde; and sister, Betty. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2022 at Moundridge United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Mound Township Cemetery, Moundridge, Kansas. Friends may pay their respects to Carolyn from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 8th with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carolyn Marie (Bradbury) Nading  |1934-2022|

Anita Ingrid Neilson, 62, passed away on August 4th, 2022 at her home in Lindsborg, Kansas. 

Anita was born in Freemont, Nebraska to Astrida and Uldis Cepure on March 1st, 1960. As the second daughter of a pastor, Anita moved frequently with her family throughout her early years and attended many schools throughout the country. 

She attended Northwestern University for several years before following her mother to New York City to pursue a career as a pianist and model. Notably, in the 1980s, she studied privately with Dr. William Phemister and Dr. Lambert Dahlsten at Julliard School of Music, performed as a soloist for Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, appeared on the Joey Adam’s show, and performed at Café Versailles. 



In addition to her passion for music, Anita loved to travel. She visited Sweden and Jamaica, performing aboard cruise ships, and eventually ventured to Steamboat Springs, a small ski town in the mountains of Colorado, where she married Barry Alan Gross and had three children. Suffering from poor health, Anita moved to Lindsborg, to be closer to her mother. She worked as an accompanist at Smoky Valley High School and the Lindsborg Trinity United Methodist Church and additionally performed at the Swedish Crown and Vasa. 



Anita is survived by her son, Barry Gross; daughter, Sarah Bregman; and grandchildren, Kaya, Timothy, and Daphne. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Uldis Cepure and Astrida Neilson-Berrios; daughter, Brittany Gross; sister, Daina Rhoads; brother, David Cepure. 



A funeral service will be held for friends and family at Crick-Christians Funeral Home on Sunday, Septemeber 4th at 2 p.m. with Pastor Dallas Peterson of Lindsborg Trinity United Methodist Church. 

Inurnment and committal will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Lindsborg.


Anita Ingrid Neilson, 62, passed away on August 4th, 2022 at her home in Lindsborg, Kansas. 

Anita was born in Freemont, Nebraska to Astrida and Uldis Cepure on March 1st, 1960. As the second daughter of a pastor, Anita moved frequently with her family throughout her early years and attended many schools throughout the country. She attended Northwestern University for several years before following her mother to New York City to pursue a career as a pianist and model. Notably, in the 1980s, she studied privately with Dr. William Phemister and Dr. Lambert Dahlsten at Julliard School of Music, performed as a soloist for Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, appeared on the Joey Adam’s show, and performed at Café Versailles. 

In addition to her passion for music, Anita loved to travel. She visited Sweden and Jamaica, performing aboard cruise ships, and eventually ventured to Steamboat Springs, a small ski town in the mountains of Colorado, where she married Barry Alan Gross and had three children. Suffering from poor health, Anita moved to Lindsborg, to be closer to her mother. She worked as an accompanist at Smoky Valley High School and the Lindsborg Trinity United Methodist Church and additionally performed at the Swedish Crown and Vasa. 

Anita is survived by her son, Barry Gross; daughter, Sarah Bregman; and grandchildren, Kaya, Timothy, and Daphne. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Uldis Cepure and Astrida Neilson-Berrios; daughter, Brittany Gross; sister, Daina Rhoads; brother, David Cepure. 

A funeral service will be held for friends and family at Crick-Christians Funeral Home on Sunday, Septemeber 4th at 2 p.m. with Pastor Dallas Peterson of Lindsborg Trinity United Methodist Church. 

Inurnment and committal will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Lindsborg.

Anita Ingrid Neilson  |1960-2022|

William Arthur Jones III ‘Trey’, passed away July 7, 2022, in Louisville, KY.&nbsp; He was born September 5, 1979, in McPherson, to William Arthur Jones, Jr. and Mary Alice (Hoss) Jones.

Trey was a 1998 graduate of Nickerson High School, Nickerson.&nbsp; He graduated from Southwestern College, Winfield, KS, in 2003 with a bachelors degree in Business.&nbsp; Trey currently holds the high jump record at Nickerson High School and at Southwestern College where he was named a ‘Track and Field All-American’.&nbsp; He went to work at Anheuser Busch Strother Field, Winfield, and was the warehouse manager for ten years.&nbsp; Trey earned a Masters Degree of Education from Southwestern College and was employed for five years as a Social Studies teacher at Ark City Middle School, Arkansas City.&nbsp; After leaving Arkansas City, he became the shop instructor and the head track and field coach at Nickerson High School for the past six years.&nbsp; Trey was responsible for the design and the layout of the new track facility at Nickerson High School which was completed in 2022.

He was a member of Ducks Unlimited and enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially ice fishing.&nbsp; Trey’s true passion involved woodworking and coaching track and field.&nbsp; He was always trying to give his students the opportunity and the avenue to be involved in the woodworking shop classes or to become a member of the track and field team.&nbsp; Trey was a friend to everyone.&nbsp; If anyone needed help, he could be counted on to be one of the first persons to show up to provide assistance and guidance to complete a task or project.&nbsp; He liked to travel, especially when it involved traveling to support his kids’ activities.&nbsp; Trey had many titles in his brief lifetime, but the ones he cherished the most were husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend, teacher, and coach.&nbsp; He was an All-American athlete and an even better ‘all round good friend’.

On December 16, 2000, Trey married Amy E. Honeck, in Winfield. They shared over twenty-one years of marriage.

He is survived by:&nbsp; his wife, Amy Jones of Nickerson; children, Hunter Jones, Ava Jones, and Creek Jones, all of the home; father, Bill Jones and Celeste Coonrod of Little River; mother, Mary Alice Hoss Jones of Sterling, KS; sister, Desiree (Brian) Newell of Ellsworth; grandparents, Bill and Phyllis Jones, Sr. of Hutchinson; and nieces, Madison, Brooklyn, and Reese Newell.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Dorothy Hoss.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2022, at First Church of the Nazarene, 4290 N. Monroe, KS, with Pastor Kent Pedersen officiating.&nbsp; The memorial service can be viewed by going to the church’s website (<a href="http://www.hutchfirstnaz.org/">www.hutchfirstnaz.org</a>) on the day of the service.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.

William Arthur Jones III ‘Trey’, passed away July 7, 2022, in Louisville, KY.&nbsp; He was born September 5, 1979, in McPherson, to William Arthur Jones, Jr. and Mary Alice (Hoss) Jones.Trey was a 1998 graduate of Nickerson High School, Nickerson.&nbsp; He graduated from Southwestern College, Winfield, KS, in 2003 with a bachelors degree in Business.&nbsp; Trey currently holds the high jump record at Nickerson High School and at Southwestern College where he was named a ‘Track and Field All-American’.&nbsp; He went to work at Anheuser Busch Strother Field, Winfield, and was the warehouse manager for ten years.&nbsp; Trey earned a Masters Degree of Education from Southwestern College and was employed for five years as a Social Studies teacher at Ark City Middle School, Arkansas City.&nbsp; After leaving Arkansas City, he became the shop instructor and the head track and field coach at Nickerson High School for the past six years.&nbsp; Trey was responsible for the design and the layout of the new track facility at Nickerson High School which was completed in 2022.He was a member of Ducks Unlimited and enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially ice fishing.&nbsp; Trey’s true passion involved woodworking and coaching track and field.&nbsp; He was always trying to give his students the opportunity and the avenue to be involved in the woodworking shop classes or to become a member of the track and field team.&nbsp; Trey was a friend to everyone.&nbsp; If anyone needed help, he could be counted on to be one of the first persons to show up to provide assistance and guidance to complete a task or project.&nbsp; He liked to travel, especially when it involved traveling to support his kids’ activities.&nbsp; Trey had many titles in his brief lifetime, but the ones he cherished the most were husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend, teacher, and coach.&nbsp; He was an All-American athlete and an even better ‘all round good friend’.On December 16, 2000, Trey married Amy E. Honeck, in Winfield. They shared over twenty-one years of marriage.He is survived by:&nbsp; his wife, Amy Jones of Nickerson; children, Hunter Jones, Ava Jones, and Creek Jones, all of the home; father, Bill Jones and Celeste Coonrod of Little River; mother, Mary Alice Hoss Jones of Sterling, KS; sister, Desiree (Brian) Newell of Ellsworth; grandparents, Bill and Phyllis Jones, Sr. of Hutchinson; and nieces, Madison, Brooklyn, and Reese Newell.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Dorothy Hoss.Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2022, at First Church of the Nazarene, 4290 N. Monroe, KS, with Pastor Kent Pedersen officiating.&nbsp; The memorial service can be viewed by going to the church’s website (<a href="http://www.hutchfirstnaz.org/">www.hutchfirstnaz.org</a>) on the day of the service.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.

William Arthur Jones III ‘Trey’  |1979-2022|  

Juliana “Julie” (Schmidt) Stucky, 87, died on September 2, 2022, at Paramount Community Living and Rehab in Newton.

She was born on June 1, 1935, in Goessel,, the firstborn daughter of John and Susie (Buller) Schmidt. Julie grew up with her eight siblings in rural Burns, where she attended and graduated from Burns High School with the class of 1954.

On June 18, 1954, Julie was united in marriage to Leland Stucky in Burns. They celebrated 68 beautiful years of marriage this year.

Julie was employed by Hehr International as a foreman for 43 years before she retired.

She was a devoted and faithful member of Meridian Baptist Church in Newton, where she volunteered in the church nursery for many years and was an AWANA leader for 30 years. She loved spending time with and getting to know all of the children.

Julie enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family.

Julie is survived by her husband, Leland Stucky; daughters, Barbara (Dan) Rexroat of Rosehill and Diane (Daryl) Walter of Newton; brothers, John Schmidt of Loveland, Colorado, Calvin Schmidt of Moundridge, and Dennis Schmidt of North Newton; sisters, Emmy Midkiff of Spokane, Washington, Fern Goodwin of Burns, and Berneda Jewell of Manhattan; and 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Susie Schmidt; sisters, Twylah Nightengale and Beulah Gehring; and great-grandson, Deacon Claassen.

A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Meridian Baptist Church in Newton, with burial taking place earlier that day at 11:00 a.m. at Burns Countryside Cemetery. Visitation will be the evening prior on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Petersen Funeral Home, 215 N. Main, Newton.

Juliana “Julie” (Schmidt) Stucky, 87, died on September 2, 2022, at Paramount Community Living and Rehab in Newton.She was born on June 1, 1935, in Goessel,, the firstborn daughter of John and Susie (Buller) Schmidt. Julie grew up with her eight siblings in rural Burns, where she attended and graduated from Burns High School with the class of 1954.On June 18, 1954, Julie was united in marriage to Leland Stucky in Burns. They celebrated 68 beautiful years of marriage this year.Julie was employed by Hehr International as a foreman for 43 years before she retired.She was a devoted and faithful member of Meridian Baptist Church in Newton, where she volunteered in the church nursery for many years and was an AWANA leader for 30 years. She loved spending time with and getting to know all of the children.Julie enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family.Julie is survived by her husband, Leland Stucky; daughters, Barbara (Dan) Rexroat of Rosehill and Diane (Daryl) Walter of Newton; brothers, John Schmidt of Loveland, Colorado, Calvin Schmidt of Moundridge, and Dennis Schmidt of North Newton; sisters, Emmy Midkiff of Spokane, Washington, Fern Goodwin of Burns, and Berneda Jewell of Manhattan; and 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Susie Schmidt; sisters, Twylah Nightengale and Beulah Gehring; and great-grandson, Deacon Claassen.A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Meridian Baptist Church in Newton, with burial taking place earlier that day at 11:00 a.m. at Burns Countryside Cemetery. Visitation will be the evening prior on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Petersen Funeral Home, 215 N. Main, Newton.

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