Marilyn Sue (Prouty) VanRossun, age 84, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 at her home in Paramount Community Living and Rehab of Newton. She was born August 12, 1938 in Newton, and was one of eight children blessed to the late Wilbur and Wilhelmina (Weigand) Prouty of Hesston.

Marilyn was married to the love of her life Clifferd Clayton VanRossun. &nbsp;They were blessed with six children: Jennifer VanRossun Coleman of Newton, Clint VanRossun (Isabel) of Crossville, TN, Ky VanRossun of Newton, Shane VanRossun of Hutchinson, and Juli VanRossun Holler of Wichita. Clifferd and Marilyn made their home and raised their family in Moundridge, where they lived almost the entirety of their 44 years of married life. Marilyn was preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband, and daughter Jill VanRossun Street.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marilyn loved the Lord and was a long time member of the Methodist Church in Moundridge.

Marilyn grew up on the Prouty homestead in rural Hesston which had been in the Prouty family for over 100 years. She enjoyed the country life and helping out with the daily chores of life on the farm. Her brothers and sisters Robert “Bob” Prouty, Jean Prouty Friesen, Elizabeth “Liz” Prouty Schierling, Theodore “Ted” Prouty, Carol Prouty Rostetter, and Mary Prouty Ballard have all preceded her in death. She is survived by her youngest sibling and sister Donna Prouty Tatro of McPherson, KS.

Marilyn loved being a homemaker, taking care of her family, she enjoyed cooking and baking, family gatherings for just a meal together, or for a birthday or holiday celebration, flower gardening, reading her Bible, and taking care of the animals. She also enjoyed helping run the family trucking business for many years before Clifferd passed away. Blessed as a mother and grandmother she is survived by her five living children, 14 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by three grandchildren and Marilyn is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Please join us in a celebration of her life Thursday, August 25th&nbsp;at 10:00 am. Graveside services will be held at the Mound Township Cemetery, 190 21st&nbsp;Ave., Moundridge.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family request memorials to please be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 301 N. Main&nbsp; Ste 300, Newton, 67114.

Marilyn Sue (Prouty) VanRossun, age 84, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 at her home in Paramount Community Living and Rehab of Newton. She was born August 12, 1938 in Newton, and was one of eight children blessed to the late Wilbur and Wilhelmina (Weigand) Prouty of Hesston.Marilyn was married to the love of her life Clifferd Clayton VanRossun. &nbsp;They were blessed with six children: Jennifer VanRossun Coleman of Newton, Clint VanRossun (Isabel) of Crossville, TN, Ky VanRossun of Newton, Shane VanRossun of Hutchinson, and Juli VanRossun Holler of Wichita. Clifferd and Marilyn made their home and raised their family in Moundridge, where they lived almost the entirety of their 44 years of married life. Marilyn was preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband, and daughter Jill VanRossun Street.&nbsp;&nbsp;Marilyn loved the Lord and was a long time member of the Methodist Church in Moundridge.Marilyn grew up on the Prouty homestead in rural Hesston which had been in the Prouty family for over 100 years. She enjoyed the country life and helping out with the daily chores of life on the farm. Her brothers and sisters Robert “Bob” Prouty, Jean Prouty Friesen, Elizabeth “Liz” Prouty Schierling, Theodore “Ted” Prouty, Carol Prouty Rostetter, and Mary Prouty Ballard have all preceded her in death. She is survived by her youngest sibling and sister Donna Prouty Tatro of McPherson, KS.Marilyn loved being a homemaker, taking care of her family, she enjoyed cooking and baking, family gatherings for just a meal together, or for a birthday or holiday celebration, flower gardening, reading her Bible, and taking care of the animals. She also enjoyed helping run the family trucking business for many years before Clifferd passed away. Blessed as a mother and grandmother she is survived by her five living children, 14 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by three grandchildren and Marilyn is survived by many nieces and nephews.Please join us in a celebration of her life Thursday, August 25th&nbsp;at 10:00 am. Graveside services will be held at the Mound Township Cemetery, 190 21st&nbsp;Ave., Moundridge.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family request memorials to please be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 301 N. Main&nbsp; Ste 300, Newton, 67114.

Marilyn Sue (Prouty) VanRossun  |1938-2022|  

Roger Henry Morris, 86, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away August 20, 2021, at Sunrise of Lenexa, Lenexa, Kansas. He was born May 21, 1936, in McPherson, the son of Cyril H. and Dorothy Mae Mills Morris. 

Roger has resided in Shawnee since 1981, formerly of Little River. He graduated from Little River High School with the class of 1955. Roger worked as an engineering technician in the Federal Service retiring after 32 years. He served in the United States Air Force from 1957 until 1961, and in the active reserves during the Vietnam War from 1966 until 1969. Roger attended the First United Methodist Church growing up as young adult in Little River and was a member of the American Legion Post #0001, Topeka. 

On April 12, 1971, Roger was united in marriage with Dorothy Agnes Bircher in Shawnee. She preceded him in death on October 3, 2020. He is also preceded in death by his parents, and son, Roger Lamont Morris. Roger is survived by his two daughters, Sherry Lynn Hill and husband Michael of Wasilla, AK, and Stashia Annette Morris of Blue Springs, MO; stepdaughter, Debra Tillinghast and husband John of Clifton; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and 6 step-great-grandchildren. 

Graveside service will be held at a later date at Bean Memorial Cemetery, Little River.

Roger Henry Morris, 86, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away August 20, 2021, at Sunrise of Lenexa, Lenexa, Kansas. He was born May 21, 1936, in McPherson, the son of Cyril H. and Dorothy Mae Mills Morris. Roger has resided in Shawnee since 1981, formerly of Little River. He graduated from Little River High School with the class of 1955. Roger worked as an engineering technician in the Federal Service retiring after 32 years. He served in the United States Air Force from 1957 until 1961, and in the active reserves during the Vietnam War from 1966 until 1969. Roger attended the First United Methodist Church growing up as young adult in Little River and was a member of the American Legion Post #0001, Topeka. On April 12, 1971, Roger was united in marriage with Dorothy Agnes Bircher in Shawnee. She preceded him in death on October 3, 2020. He is also preceded in death by his parents, and son, Roger Lamont Morris. Roger is survived by his two daughters, Sherry Lynn Hill and husband Michael of Wasilla, AK, and Stashia Annette Morris of Blue Springs, MO; stepdaughter, Debra Tillinghast and husband John of Clifton; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and 6 step-great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be held at a later date at Bean Memorial Cemetery, Little River.

Roger Henry Morris  |1936-2022|  

Kenneth Keith “Kenny” King Jr., of Nickerson, died August 21, 2022, at his home. He was born November 7, 1951, in Norfolk, VA, to Kenneth K. and Carroll E. (Alexander) King Sr.

Kenny graduated from Nickerson High School in 1969. He served in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1974. Kenny was a machinist at Cessna/Eaton for 41 years, retiring as Supervisor of Quality Control. He was baptized in the First Christian Church of Nickerson at the age of 12. Kenny enjoyed watching sports of all kinds, collecting John Wayne and Elvis Presley memorabilia, and doing genealogical research.

On November 26, 1984, he married Donna (Gardner) Payne. She died February 19, 2012.

Kenny is survived by: his children, Andy Gardner of Nickerson, Donna Truitt (David) of Hutchinson, David Gardner of Norton, John Powell (Kathy) of Hutchinson, Jeffery Payne of Nickerson; siblings, Karen Curtis of Wichita, Deb Smethers of Atwood, Carl King (Karel) of Hutchinson, Cheryl Hemphill (Mike) of Nickerson, Janice Butcher of De Soto, MO; Edward King (Juanita) of Hutchinson, Sandra Reger (Perry) of Hutchinson, Teresa Strickland (Tim) of Cunningham, Ernest King of Nickerson, Linda Kinsley (Gaylord) of Wichita, Earl King (Jami) of Nickerson; brothers-in-law, John Leth-Nissen of Benton, Michael Talent of Pretty Prairie; sister-in-law, Carmen King of Walkendorf, Germany; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; daughters, Debbie Thurman, Sherry Gronwick; siblings, Ellen Leth-Nissen, Marsha Talent, Walt King, Loren King; and grandsons, Brian Hemphill and T.J. Powell.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2022, at Elliott Chapel. Burial will follow in Wildmead Cemetery, Nickerson, with military honors conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard. The service will be livestreamed and the link below to view it will be active at 1:45 p.m. the day of the service.

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Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family present from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.

Kenneth Keith “Kenny” King Jr., of Nickerson, died August 21, 2022, at his home. He was born November 7, 1951, in Norfolk, VA, to Kenneth K. and Carroll E. (Alexander) King Sr.Kenny graduated from Nickerson High School in 1969. He served in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1974. Kenny was a machinist at Cessna/Eaton for 41 years, retiring as Supervisor of Quality Control. He was baptized in the First Christian Church of Nickerson at the age of 12. Kenny enjoyed watching sports of all kinds, collecting John Wayne and Elvis Presley memorabilia, and doing genealogical research.On November 26, 1984, he married Donna (Gardner) Payne. She died February 19, 2012.Kenny is survived by: his children, Andy Gardner of Nickerson, Donna Truitt (David) of Hutchinson, David Gardner of Norton, John Powell (Kathy) of Hutchinson, Jeffery Payne of Nickerson; siblings, Karen Curtis of Wichita, Deb Smethers of Atwood, Carl King (Karel) of Hutchinson, Cheryl Hemphill (Mike) of Nickerson, Janice Butcher of De Soto, MO; Edward King (Juanita) of Hutchinson, Sandra Reger (Perry) of Hutchinson, Teresa Strickland (Tim) of Cunningham, Ernest King of Nickerson, Linda Kinsley (Gaylord) of Wichita, Earl King (Jami) of Nickerson; brothers-in-law, John Leth-Nissen of Benton, Michael Talent of Pretty Prairie; sister-in-law, Carmen King of Walkendorf, Germany; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members.He was preceded in death by: his parents; daughters, Debbie Thurman, Sherry Gronwick; siblings, Ellen Leth-Nissen, Marsha Talent, Walt King, Loren King; and grandsons, Brian Hemphill and T.J. Powell.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2022, at Elliott Chapel. Burial will follow in Wildmead Cemetery, Nickerson, with military honors conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard. The service will be livestreamed and the link below to view it will be active at 1:45 p.m. the day of the service.<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1661216181203725">Click here to view the service</a>Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family present from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.

Kenneth Keith “Kenny” King Jr.  |1951-2022|  

Brenda Jean Russell, 67, passed away August 20, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was born August 16, 1955, in Guymon, OK, to Curtis Franklin Sage and Edith Maxine (McKnight) Sage.

Brenda graduated from Nickerson High School and attended Hutchinson Community College.&nbsp; She enjoyed sewing, crafting, gardening, and camping.&nbsp; Brenda could build and make just about anything.&nbsp; She especially liked to travel, even if it was only a day trip.

Brenda did work outside the home, but her most treasured occupation was being a homemaker.&nbsp; Family was important, especially the children and grandchildren.&nbsp; She thoroughly loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt.

On June 5, 1976, Brenda married Ronald ‘Ron’ Thomas Russell.&nbsp; They shared over 46 years of marriage.

She is survived by: her husband, Ron Russell of South Hutchinson; Todd Russell and wife Deborah of Davenport, IA, and Cindy Teater and husband Thomas of South Hutchinson; grandchildren, Cody Teater, Ashley Teater, and Grant Russell; brothers and sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, and four brothers.

Celebration of Life gathering will be scheduled at a future date.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.

Brenda Jean Russell, 67, passed away August 20, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was born August 16, 1955, in Guymon, OK, to Curtis Franklin Sage and Edith Maxine (McKnight) Sage.Brenda graduated from Nickerson High School and attended Hutchinson Community College.&nbsp; She enjoyed sewing, crafting, gardening, and camping.&nbsp; Brenda could build and make just about anything.&nbsp; She especially liked to travel, even if it was only a day trip.Brenda did work outside the home, but her most treasured occupation was being a homemaker.&nbsp; Family was important, especially the children and grandchildren.&nbsp; She thoroughly loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt.On June 5, 1976, Brenda married Ronald ‘Ron’ Thomas Russell.&nbsp; They shared over 46 years of marriage.She is survived by: her husband, Ron Russell of South Hutchinson; Todd Russell and wife Deborah of Davenport, IA, and Cindy Teater and husband Thomas of South Hutchinson; grandchildren, Cody Teater, Ashley Teater, and Grant Russell; brothers and sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, and four brothers.Celebration of Life gathering will be scheduled at a future date.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.

Brenda Jean Russell  |1955-2022|  

Janet Sue Winters, 81, died August 19, 2022, at her home. She was born February 15, 1941, in Pratt, to Robert and Cleo (Shives) Hammond.

Janet graduated from Coats High School in 1959, and Pratt Community College in 1961. She was a homemaker. Janet was a member of Bethany Church of the Nazarene.

On June 18, 1961, she married Kenneth Edward Winters in Coats. They shared 61 years together.

She is survived by: her husband, Kenneth Winters, Hutchinson; daughter, Deanna Underwood, Esbon; sons, Larry Winters (Terri), Spring Hill, Mike Winters (Jamie), McKinney, Texas; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Janet was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, Don Hammond; and son-in-law, Roger Underwood.

Funeral service will be 10:30 am Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Bethany Church of the Nazarene, 408 N Kent, Hutchinson. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 am to 8 pm on Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.

Janet Sue Winters, 81, died August 19, 2022, at her home. She was born February 15, 1941, in Pratt, to Robert and Cleo (Shives) Hammond.Janet graduated from Coats High School in 1959, and Pratt Community College in 1961. She was a homemaker. Janet was a member of Bethany Church of the Nazarene.On June 18, 1961, she married Kenneth Edward Winters in Coats. They shared 61 years together.She is survived by: her husband, Kenneth Winters, Hutchinson; daughter, Deanna Underwood, Esbon; sons, Larry Winters (Terri), Spring Hill, Mike Winters (Jamie), McKinney, Texas; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.Janet was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, Don Hammond; and son-in-law, Roger Underwood.Funeral service will be 10:30 am Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Bethany Church of the Nazarene, 408 N Kent, Hutchinson. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 am to 8 pm on Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.

 Janet Sue Winters |1941-2022|  

Timothy David Voth, 56, of Buhler, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022.&nbsp; He was born December 24, 1965 in Hutchinson, to Leslie and Shirley June Voth.&nbsp; 

He graduated from Buhler High School in 1984.&nbsp; He worked most recently at Pfizer Inc. in McPherson, KS.&nbsp; Tim was a caring son, brother, uncle and brother-in-law.&nbsp;

Tim was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley June Voth.&nbsp; He is survived by his father, Leslie Voth in Texas; sister and husband, Janelle and Ken Hennes in Texas; and nephew, Andrew Hennes, who currently attends college in Cambridge, MA.

A visitation will be held Friday, August 26, 2022 with family present from 6 to 8 pm at Buhler Mortuary.&nbsp; Burial at the Buhler Municipal Cemetery will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 9:00 am.&nbsp; Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 11:00 am in the Buhler Mennonite Church.&nbsp; Lunch will follow the service.&nbsp;

Timothy David Voth, 56, of Buhler, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022.&nbsp; He was born December 24, 1965 in Hutchinson, to Leslie and Shirley June Voth.&nbsp; He graduated from Buhler High School in 1984.&nbsp; He worked most recently at Pfizer Inc. in McPherson, KS.&nbsp; Tim was a caring son, brother, uncle and brother-in-law.&nbsp;Tim was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley June Voth.&nbsp; He is survived by his father, Leslie Voth in Texas; sister and husband, Janelle and Ken Hennes in Texas; and nephew, Andrew Hennes, who currently attends college in Cambridge, MA.A visitation will be held Friday, August 26, 2022 with family present from 6 to 8 pm at Buhler Mortuary.&nbsp; Burial at the Buhler Municipal Cemetery will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 9:00 am.&nbsp; Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 11:00 am in the Buhler Mennonite Church.&nbsp; Lunch will follow the service.&nbsp;

Timothy David Voth  |1965-2022|  

Peggy B. Winter, 93, passed away Friday,
August 19, 2022, at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home in Little River. 
 
Peggy was born December 29, 1928 in Garden City, the daughter of Paul and
Myrtle (Ford) Hartley.&nbsp; On March 3, 1947,
Peggy married Frederick H. Ferris in Cimarron.&nbsp;
&nbsp;He precedes her in death.&nbsp; On October 2, 1979, Peggy married Raymond
Winter in Garden City.&nbsp; He precedes her
in death.&nbsp; &nbsp;Peggy was a nurse aide at St. Catherine’s
Hospital in Garden City.&nbsp; She was a
gardener and loved her flowers and plants.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Frederick Ferris and
Raymond Winter; a son, Alan Curtis Ferris, two brothers; one sister; and one
grandson.

Peggy is survived by her two children, Ronald (Nancy) Ferris and Linda Setters;
and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2022, at Valley
View Cemetery, Garden City.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Peggy B. Winter, 93, passed away Friday,
August 19, 2022, at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home in Little River. 
 
Peggy was born December 29, 1928 in Garden City, the daughter of Paul and
Myrtle (Ford) Hartley.&nbsp; On March 3, 1947,
Peggy married Frederick H. Ferris in Cimarron.&nbsp;
&nbsp;He precedes her in death.&nbsp; On October 2, 1979, Peggy married Raymond
Winter in Garden City.&nbsp; He precedes her
in death.&nbsp; &nbsp;Peggy was a nurse aide at St. Catherine’s
Hospital in Garden City.&nbsp; She was a
gardener and loved her flowers and plants. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Frederick Ferris and
Raymond Winter; a son, Alan Curtis Ferris, two brothers; one sister; and one
grandson. 
Peggy is survived by her two children, Ronald (Nancy) Ferris and Linda Setters;
and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. 
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2022, at Valley
View Cemetery, Garden City.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Peggy B. Winter  |1928-2022|  

Timothy D. Rutherford, 37, died August 20, 2022, in a car
accident outside of Buhler.&nbsp; He was born
September 26, 1984, in Wichita, the son of Dan and Sharon Healy Rutherford. 
On June 9, 2018, he married Katie Shain in Leon. 
&nbsp; 
Tim worked as an assembler for Black and Decker, Hesston, was a member of
Knights of Columbus, enjoyed playing softball, loved sports, especially the
Dallas Cowboys, and his favorite thing was playing with his son Easton.&nbsp; He was the most kind, caring person who would
have given the shirt off his back for anyone.&nbsp;
He did not know a stranger.&nbsp; He
was truly loved by everyone who knew him.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; his son, Easton
Rutherford, of the home; &nbsp;his parents,
Goddard; siblings, Beth Walton, Edmond, OK, Natalie (Tom) Roller, Goddard,
Kelly (Mike) Burleson, North Carolina, John (Neysa) Rutherford, Wichita, and
Joe Rutherford Goddard; mother and father in law, Robert and Janice Shain,
sibling in laws, Chris (Nikki) Shain, Cody (Jessica) Shain, and Kari (Darrin)
Banning, all of Buhler; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by baby Rutherford and
grandparents.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Friday,
August 26, 2022, at Inman Funeral Home, with the family present from 5-6.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM
Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Buhler MB Church, with burial to follow at Buhler
East Cemetery. The funeral service will
be live streamed on the Inman Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Timothy D. Rutherford, 37, died August 20, 2022, in a car
accident outside of Buhler.&nbsp; He was born
September 26, 1984, in Wichita, the son of Dan and Sharon Healy Rutherford. 
On June 9, 2018, he married Katie Shain in Leon. 
&nbsp; 
Tim worked as an assembler for Black and Decker, Hesston, was a member of
Knights of Columbus, enjoyed playing softball, loved sports, especially the
Dallas Cowboys, and his favorite thing was playing with his son Easton.&nbsp; He was the most kind, caring person who would
have given the shirt off his back for anyone.&nbsp;
He did not know a stranger.&nbsp; He
was truly loved by everyone who knew him. Survivors include his wife, of the home; his son, Easton
Rutherford, of the home; &nbsp;his parents,
Goddard; siblings, Beth Walton, Edmond, OK, Natalie (Tom) Roller, Goddard,
Kelly (Mike) Burleson, North Carolina, John (Neysa) Rutherford, Wichita, and
Joe Rutherford Goddard; mother and father in law, Robert and Janice Shain,
sibling in laws, Chris (Nikki) Shain, Cody (Jessica) Shain, and Kari (Darrin)
Banning, all of Buhler; and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by baby Rutherford and
grandparents.Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Friday,
August 26, 2022, at Inman Funeral Home, with the family present from 5-6.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM
Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Buhler MB Church, with burial to follow at Buhler
East Cemetery. The funeral service will
be live streamed on the Inman Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Timothy D. Rutherford  |1984-2022|  

Merwyn Lee McGuire, 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Brookdale Skyline, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Merwyn was born on January 12, 1933 to parents, Edwin McGuire and Louise (Jones) McGuire in Pratt. He was married to MaryLou (Smith) McGuire and together they had four children. He graduated from Pratt High School on May 25, 1951. In his later years, Merwyn was active in his community and church. He was a member of Faith Lutheran and attended the Johnstown Breakfast Club every Tuesday. He was a member of the Johnstown City Council and enjoyed attending local sporting events held at Roosevelt High School in Johnstown, where you were sure to find him rooting on the home team. He was passionate about his gardening and had an abundance of beautiful roses to show for it. Merwyn is survived by his four children, Marlin, Milinda, Madel and Marlo; sister, Karellen Larrison; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Merwyn is preceded in death by his wife, MaryLou; parents Edwin and Louise, and his brothers, EJ and Dickey. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Faith Lutheran Church in Johnstown, Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Merwyn Lee McGuire, 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Brookdale Skyline, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Merwyn was born on January 12, 1933 to parents, Edwin McGuire and Louise (Jones) McGuire in Pratt. He was married to MaryLou (Smith) McGuire and together they had four children. He graduated from Pratt High School on May 25, 1951. In his later years, Merwyn was active in his community and church. He was a member of Faith Lutheran and attended the Johnstown Breakfast Club every Tuesday. He was a member of the Johnstown City Council and enjoyed attending local sporting events held at Roosevelt High School in Johnstown, where you were sure to find him rooting on the home team. He was passionate about his gardening and had an abundance of beautiful roses to show for it. Merwyn is survived by his four children, Marlin, Milinda, Madel and Marlo; sister, Karellen Larrison; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Merwyn is preceded in death by his wife, MaryLou; parents Edwin and Louise, and his brothers, EJ and Dickey. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Faith Lutheran Church in Johnstown, Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Merwyn Lee McGuire  |1933-2022|  

Delores Twila Goering, 86, died on August 18, 2022, at Paramount Community Living in Newton, after a family weekend with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

She was born on October 25, 1935, in Goessel, the daughter of William and Gertrude (Balzer) Schroeder. She was one of five children.

Delores met her future husband Leonard “Len” Goering, and after two years of dating, the couple married in September of 1955 at Tabor Mennonite Church, rural Goessel. Leonard and Delores were married 64 years, prior to Len’s passing in September of 2019.

Delores enjoyed nurturing her family and creating a home for them. She enriched the family life with her love of travel, singing, cooking, baking, sewing, and compassion for the disabled and less fortunate. Her personal relationship with her Lord and Savior were evident in her kind and loving character. Her daily devotions and Bible studies were the center of her faith, as well as singing in the church choir, participating with Women in Mission, and other Faith Mennonite Church activities.

Delores supplemented the family income by being a daycare provider, bookkeeper at the Kansas State Bank, and a Mary Kay Consultant. She valued the relationships she built with children, co-workers, and clients. They were also blessed to have her in their circle.

Delores is survived by her children, Mark (Alice) Goering, Tim (Cheri) Goering, Russell (Julie) Goering, and Lori Tortorice; eight grandchildren, Ben, Anna (Jamar), Adam (Andrea), Jessie (David), Maggie (Adam), Alyx (Shane), Zach, and Grayson; five great-grandsons, Jalen, Javion, Arlo, Jaxton, and Dorian; as well as numerous extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; parents, William and Gertrude Schroeder; brother, Virgil Schroeder; sisters, Sylvia Schmidt, Evelyn Balzer, Ina Bartel; and son-in-law, Michael Tortorice.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2022, at Faith Mennonite Church in Newton, with a graveside service to be held at 7:30 p.m. at Restlawn Gardens of Memory, SW of Newton. A public visitation will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 25th&nbsp;at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton. The family will be present at the visitation from 6 to 8 p.m.

Delores Twila Goering, 86, died on August 18, 2022, at Paramount Community Living in Newton, after a family weekend with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.She was born on October 25, 1935, in Goessel, the daughter of William and Gertrude (Balzer) Schroeder. She was one of five children.Delores met her future husband Leonard “Len” Goering, and after two years of dating, the couple married in September of 1955 at Tabor Mennonite Church, rural Goessel. Leonard and Delores were married 64 years, prior to Len’s passing in September of 2019.Delores enjoyed nurturing her family and creating a home for them. She enriched the family life with her love of travel, singing, cooking, baking, sewing, and compassion for the disabled and less fortunate. Her personal relationship with her Lord and Savior were evident in her kind and loving character. Her daily devotions and Bible studies were the center of her faith, as well as singing in the church choir, participating with Women in Mission, and other Faith Mennonite Church activities.Delores supplemented the family income by being a daycare provider, bookkeeper at the Kansas State Bank, and a Mary Kay Consultant. She valued the relationships she built with children, co-workers, and clients. They were also blessed to have her in their circle.Delores is survived by her children, Mark (Alice) Goering, Tim (Cheri) Goering, Russell (Julie) Goering, and Lori Tortorice; eight grandchildren, Ben, Anna (Jamar), Adam (Andrea), Jessie (David), Maggie (Adam), Alyx (Shane), Zach, and Grayson; five great-grandsons, Jalen, Javion, Arlo, Jaxton, and Dorian; as well as numerous extended family members.She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; parents, William and Gertrude Schroeder; brother, Virgil Schroeder; sisters, Sylvia Schmidt, Evelyn Balzer, Ina Bartel; and son-in-law, Michael Tortorice.A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2022, at Faith Mennonite Church in Newton, with a graveside service to be held at 7:30 p.m. at Restlawn Gardens of Memory, SW of Newton. A public visitation will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 25th&nbsp;at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton. The family will be present at the visitation from 6 to 8 p.m.

Delores Twila Goering  |1935-2022|  

Sandra Sue "Sandy" Gibson, 87, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 7:50 a.m., Friday, August 19th, 2022 at Hospice House, Hutchinson. Sandy was born in Dodge City, on December 29, 1934, a daughter of Berniece Irene (Reichenborn) and Dennis Beverly West. Sandy attended the Dodge City and Liberal schools and graduated from Garden City High School, Garden City, in 1952. She then attended Garden City Juco where she met her future husband and they graduated from Fort Hays State College with their teaching degrees. She was a member of First Christian Church (DOC) McPherson, where she was active in many capacities through the years. Through the years Sandy worked for several school districts including, Sublette, Alma, Lyons, and McPherson where she taught Home Economics at McPherson Junior High, McPherson, Kansas. Sandy enjoyed reading, cooking and baking, quilting, was an excellent seamstress, loved playing Scrabble, working all the puzzles in the paper every morning, playing organ and piano and loved spending time with her family. After retirement Sandy loved when her grandchildren would bring their friends over for lunch when they were in high school. Sandra Sue West was united in marriage to Bobby Lee Gibson on February 28, 1954 at Garden City. The young couple established their first home together in Garden City while attending school, and later moved to Hays, where the couple finished their education. Their teaching careers took them to Sublette, Alma, Lyons, and moved to McPherson in the summer of 1971. This union was blessed with the birth of three children, Rob, Tracey, and Brian. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of over 68 years Bobby Gibson, of McPherson; her children, Rob Gibson and wife Lori, of Statesboro, Georgia; Tracey Aitken and husband Larry, of McPherson; and Brian Gibson and wife Jill, of Owasso, Oklahoma; her sister, Carol Buffington and husband Tom, of Papillion, Nebraska; her eight grandchildren, Tanner Gibson and wife Anne, Jordan Sears and husband Andrew, Sarah Henry, Luke Aitken, Madison Liley and husband Matt, McKinley Rincon and husband Jacob, Brennan Gibson, and Brighton Gibson; her 11 great-grandchildren, Emma Gibson, Zoe Gibson, Caleb Sears, Allie Sears, Silas Courtney, Asa Courtney, Wyatt Henry, Levi Henry, Jovey Henry, Quentin Henry, Hudson Liley; other relatives and a host of students and friends. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Don West and his wife Shirley; and a grandson-in-law, Barry Henry. Visitation will be held held on Friday, August 26,2022 from 4 pm to 6 pm at Glidden - Ediger Chapel in McPherson, Kansas. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 11:00 am at First Christian Church (DOC) in McPherson, with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating. Private family burial will be at the McPherson Cemetery, McPherson.

Sandra Sue "Sandy" Gibson, 87, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 7:50 a.m., Friday, August 19th, 2022 at Hospice House, Hutchinson. Sandy was born in Dodge City, on December 29, 1934, a daughter of Berniece Irene (Reichenborn) and Dennis Beverly West. Sandy attended the Dodge City and Liberal schools and graduated from Garden City High School, Garden City, in 1952. She then attended Garden City Juco where she met her future husband and they graduated from Fort Hays State College with their teaching degrees. She was a member of First Christian Church (DOC) McPherson, where she was active in many capacities through the years. Through the years Sandy worked for several school districts including, Sublette, Alma, Lyons, and McPherson where she taught Home Economics at McPherson Junior High, McPherson, Kansas. Sandy enjoyed reading, cooking and baking, quilting, was an excellent seamstress, loved playing Scrabble, working all the puzzles in the paper every morning, playing organ and piano and loved spending time with her family. After retirement Sandy loved when her grandchildren would bring their friends over for lunch when they were in high school. Sandra Sue West was united in marriage to Bobby Lee Gibson on February 28, 1954 at Garden City. The young couple established their first home together in Garden City while attending school, and later moved to Hays, where the couple finished their education. Their teaching careers took them to Sublette, Alma, Lyons, and moved to McPherson in the summer of 1971. This union was blessed with the birth of three children, Rob, Tracey, and Brian. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of over 68 years Bobby Gibson, of McPherson; her children, Rob Gibson and wife Lori, of Statesboro, Georgia; Tracey Aitken and husband Larry, of McPherson; and Brian Gibson and wife Jill, of Owasso, Oklahoma; her sister, Carol Buffington and husband Tom, of Papillion, Nebraska; her eight grandchildren, Tanner Gibson and wife Anne, Jordan Sears and husband Andrew, Sarah Henry, Luke Aitken, Madison Liley and husband Matt, McKinley Rincon and husband Jacob, Brennan Gibson, and Brighton Gibson; her 11 great-grandchildren, Emma Gibson, Zoe Gibson, Caleb Sears, Allie Sears, Silas Courtney, Asa Courtney, Wyatt Henry, Levi Henry, Jovey Henry, Quentin Henry, Hudson Liley; other relatives and a host of students and friends. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Don West and his wife Shirley; and a grandson-in-law, Barry Henry. Visitation will be held held on Friday, August 26,2022 from 4 pm to 6 pm at Glidden - Ediger Chapel in McPherson, Kansas. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 11:00 am at First Christian Church (DOC) in McPherson, with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating. Private family burial will be at the McPherson Cemetery, McPherson.

Sandra Sue "Sandy" Gibson  |1934-2022|  

George Russel Shelton, age 91, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 in St. John. He was born on December 7, 1930 in Arnett, OK. He was the son of Andrew Guy and Pearl (Nichols) Shelton. 

George served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953. On December 29, 1955 he married Shirley J. (Sigler) in Borger, TX. George was a resident of St. John, since 1969 coming from Minneola. &nbsp;George was a minister, realtor, mail carrier, Phillips Chemical employee and a bus driver for the St. John School District.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was a minister of the Church of Christ and member of the Kansas Realtor Association. George will be missed by his loving wife, Shirley; daughters, Michelle (Richard) Brensing, Stafford; Natalie Lippoldt, St. John; Shannon (Darrell) Bauer, Hudson; Kari (Craig) Smith, Great Bend; Krista (Rick) McGaugh, Fayetteville, AR; and a son, Jacob (Kelly Lynn) Shelton, Charlotte, NC; 17 Grandchildren and 24 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both parents; a son, Russel Dean Shelton; brothers, Calvin, Owen, Dennis, Joe, Jay Roger, and John Shelton and a sister, Hazel Campbell.&nbsp;

George enjoyed his life surrounded by his family and friends. His faith, love and passion of people will live on forever. Everyone that knew George had a loving story to tell about him.&nbsp;

Visitation will be on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022 from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with the family present from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Minnis Chapel, St. John, KS. Memorial service will be at 11 A.M., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022 at the Church of Christ, St. John, KS.&nbsp;

George Russel Shelton, age 91, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 in St. John. He was born on December 7, 1930 in Arnett, OK. He was the son of Andrew Guy and Pearl (Nichols) Shelton. George served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953. On December 29, 1955 he married Shirley J. (Sigler) in Borger, TX. George was a resident of St. John, since 1969 coming from Minneola. &nbsp;George was a minister, realtor, mail carrier, Phillips Chemical employee and a bus driver for the St. John School District.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a minister of the Church of Christ and member of the Kansas Realtor Association. George will be missed by his loving wife, Shirley; daughters, Michelle (Richard) Brensing, Stafford; Natalie Lippoldt, St. John; Shannon (Darrell) Bauer, Hudson; Kari (Craig) Smith, Great Bend; Krista (Rick) McGaugh, Fayetteville, AR; and a son, Jacob (Kelly Lynn) Shelton, Charlotte, NC; 17 Grandchildren and 24 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both parents; a son, Russel Dean Shelton; brothers, Calvin, Owen, Dennis, Joe, Jay Roger, and John Shelton and a sister, Hazel Campbell.&nbsp;George enjoyed his life surrounded by his family and friends. His faith, love and passion of people will live on forever. Everyone that knew George had a loving story to tell about him.&nbsp;Visitation will be on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022 from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with the family present from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Minnis Chapel, St. John, KS. Memorial service will be at 11 A.M., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022 at the Church of Christ, St. John, KS.&nbsp;

George Russel Shelton  |1930-2022|  

Martha Janeth Ewing Urbina, 55, passed away in Hutchinson, KS, at the Hospice House, August 16, 2022. She was born in Bogota, Colombia, September 15, 1966 to Luis Briceno and Maria Edilma Urbina. 

Martha loved her jobs, bowling, animals, shopping, swimming, eating desserts and colombian food and watching colombian t.v. shows. She liked to help her family and friends and loved her children, grandchildren and her husband very much. Martha was a very dedicated, organized and best human being, mother, daughter and always worried about her mother. 

She is survived by her mother, Maria Edilma Urbina; son, Luis (Emily) Ewing; daughter, Paola (David Peňafiel) Garzon Urbina; brothers, Alfonso Briceňo, Alberto Briceňo, Emilio Briceňo and Juan Morales; sisters, Claudia Riaňo Urbina, Fanny Briceňo and Hilda Colmenares; grandchildren, Mariana Peňafiel, Nicole Peňafiel and Hannah Peňafiel; niece, Diana Bastidas;nephews, Juan D. Bastidas, Diego Bastidas and Daniel Bastidas and her first love Juan Carlos Garzon. Martha is preceded in death by her father, Luis Briceňo; husband, Ed Earl Ewing; sisters, Gladys Morales, Cecilia Morales and Virginia Morales and her two pets, Gino I and Gino II. She will be missed and cherished in our hearts forever.

Martha Janeth Ewing Urbina, 55, passed away in Hutchinson, KS, at the Hospice House, August 16, 2022. She was born in Bogota, Colombia, September 15, 1966 to Luis Briceno and Maria Edilma Urbina. Martha loved her jobs, bowling, animals, shopping, swimming, eating desserts and colombian food and watching colombian t.v. shows. She liked to help her family and friends and loved her children, grandchildren and her husband very much. Martha was a very dedicated, organized and best human being, mother, daughter and always worried about her mother. She is survived by her mother, Maria Edilma Urbina; son, Luis (Emily) Ewing; daughter, Paola (David Peňafiel) Garzon Urbina; brothers, Alfonso Briceňo, Alberto Briceňo, Emilio Briceňo and Juan Morales; sisters, Claudia Riaňo Urbina, Fanny Briceňo and Hilda Colmenares; grandchildren, Mariana Peňafiel, Nicole Peňafiel and Hannah Peňafiel; niece, Diana Bastidas;nephews, Juan D. Bastidas, Diego Bastidas and Daniel Bastidas and her first love Juan Carlos Garzon. Martha is preceded in death by her father, Luis Briceňo; husband, Ed Earl Ewing; sisters, Gladys Morales, Cecilia Morales and Virginia Morales and her two pets, Gino I and Gino II. She will be missed and cherished in our hearts forever.

Martha Janeth Ewing Urbina  |1966-2022|  

Bryan Edward Sloan, 42, passed away August 12, 2022. He was born August 23, 1979 in Denver, Colorado to Cheryl Lacey. 

Bryan was a jack of all trades, along with being a welder, he was also a licensed electrician and mechanic. He loved cats. He was very happy being a father and he leaves behind two beautiful young girls, Chloe and Zoe. 

Bryan is survived by his mother, Cheryl Lacey; siblings, Scott Sloan of Denver, CO, Jonathan Sloan (significant other, Tammy Sloan) of Hutchinson, and Amisha Espinoza (Sontos) of Hutchinson, and his significant other, Randee McCoy. 

He is preceded in death by his father Alfred Lee Lacey; grandparents on his mother and fathers side and some aunts and uncles. A memorial service is pending at a later date.&nbsp;

Bryan Edward Sloan, 42, passed away August 12, 2022. He was born August 23, 1979 in Denver, Colorado to Cheryl Lacey. Bryan was a jack of all trades, along with being a welder, he was also a licensed electrician and mechanic. He loved cats. He was very happy being a father and he leaves behind two beautiful young girls, Chloe and Zoe. Bryan is survived by his mother, Cheryl Lacey; siblings, Scott Sloan of Denver, CO, Jonathan Sloan (significant other, Tammy Sloan) of Hutchinson, and Amisha Espinoza (Sontos) of Hutchinson, and his significant other, Randee McCoy. He is preceded in death by his father Alfred Lee Lacey; grandparents on his mother and fathers side and some aunts and uncles. A memorial service is pending at a later date.&nbsp;

Bryan Edward Sloan  |1979-2022|  

Vinnice “Vee” Mable Brown, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2022 at The Arbors in Hutchinson.&nbsp; Vee was born on July 3, 1932 in Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was the third oldest of 6 children. She was an Army wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.&nbsp; Vee retired in 1994 from the Hutchinson Dental Clinic.&nbsp; She loved baking/cooking for her family, reading, and fishing/camping. Vee was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald Frank Brown; and a son, Gerald Keith Brown. She is survived by Chie Brown, Vickie (Brad) Peter, Patty Sutton, Gerald Wayne (Debra) Brown and Gerald Leroy Brown, 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Vee was loved and cherished by all. There will be a private memorial service in her honor and burial services will be held in a National Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Vinnice “Vee” Mable Brown, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2022 at The Arbors in Hutchinson.&nbsp; Vee was born on July 3, 1932 in Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was the third oldest of 6 children. She was an Army wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.&nbsp; Vee retired in 1994 from the Hutchinson Dental Clinic.&nbsp; She loved baking/cooking for her family, reading, and fishing/camping. Vee was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald Frank Brown; and a son, Gerald Keith Brown. She is survived by Chie Brown, Vickie (Brad) Peter, Patty Sutton, Gerald Wayne (Debra) Brown and Gerald Leroy Brown, 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Vee was loved and cherished by all. There will be a private memorial service in her honor and burial services will be held in a National Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Vinnice “Vee” Mable Brown  |1932-2022|  

Darlene Glazer, 90, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at her home in McPherson, with her husband Mike and family by her side. Darlene was born in Wamego, on May 28, 1932. She was the only the daughter of Orval and Viola (Nye) Sims.&nbsp;

She graduated Wamego High School in 1949.&nbsp;&nbsp; Darlene spent her life caring for her family and her home.&nbsp; In her free time, Darlene spent her time as an artist.&nbsp; She attended many classes over the years to learn sculpting, carving and jewelry making.&nbsp; In addition, Darlene was an animal lover, talented seamstress, and enjoyed many trips taken with her husband and family.&nbsp; On July 12, 1968, Darlene married Michael Glazer in Manhattan.&nbsp; He survives of the home. She is also survived by two sons, Steven W. Bailey and Michael L. Bailey (Cheryl); three daughters, Robin Bailey, Katrina D. Massengale (Keith), and Jennifer Umscheid (Dwight); 12 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Tom Sims; and a grandson, Sandy Bailey. Cremation has been chosen with the family choosing to hold a celebration of life at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Darlene Glazer, 90, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at her home in McPherson, with her husband Mike and family by her side. Darlene was born in Wamego, on May 28, 1932. She was the only the daughter of Orval and Viola (Nye) Sims.&nbsp; She graduated Wamego High School in 1949.&nbsp;&nbsp; Darlene spent her life caring for her family and her home.&nbsp; In her free time, Darlene spent her time as an artist.&nbsp; She attended many classes over the years to learn sculpting, carving and jewelry making.&nbsp; In addition, Darlene was an animal lover, talented seamstress, and enjoyed many trips taken with her husband and family.&nbsp; On July 12, 1968, Darlene married Michael Glazer in Manhattan.&nbsp; He survives of the home. She is also survived by two sons, Steven W. Bailey and Michael L. Bailey (Cheryl); three daughters, Robin Bailey, Katrina D. Massengale (Keith), and Jennifer Umscheid (Dwight); 12 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Tom Sims; and a grandson, Sandy Bailey. Cremation has been chosen with the family choosing to hold a celebration of life at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Darlene Glazer  |1932-2022|  

Gary Dean Essells, 77, passed away at his home in Hutchinson on August 17, 2022.&nbsp; He was born in Terre Haute, IN, on May 26, 1945, the youngest child of Warren and Emma (Jaeschke) Essells.&nbsp; He grew up in Wausau, WI and graduated from the University of Wisconsin.&nbsp; Gary served in the United States army from 1968-70.

Gary was united in marriage to Connie Jo Ary in March 1972.&nbsp; He worked for KSKU radio and KTPS television.&nbsp; In 1976, the family moved to North Platte, NE, where he worked as a communications specialist for the Union Pacific Railroad’s Baily Yards and as chief engineer for KELN/KOOQ radio.&nbsp; Both he and Connie volunteered countless hours to Nebraskaland Days, the official Nebraska state celebration.&nbsp; In 2000, they received the prestigious Dale Studley Award.&nbsp; They also were host parents for 24 years to more than 100 North Platte Community College basketball players.

In 2006, Gary and Connie retired and returned to Hutchinson.&nbsp; He stayed active in many local nonprofit groups until his passing.&nbsp; These include Friends of the Hutchinson Public Library, Central Kansas Corvette Association, Reno County Amateur Radio Association, and Central Kansas Model Railroaders.&nbsp; For several years he also operated excursion trains for the Abilene &amp; Smoky Valley Railroad.

Gary is survived by his daughter Gina Long of Hutchinson, son Tim Long of Clayton, OH, and grandsons Andrew Ysac of Hutchinson and Noah Long of MCRD Parris Island, SC, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Connie, his parents, brother Warren Essells and sister Majorie Colcord.

Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held on Wednesday August 24, 2022, at 10 am at Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Wayne DeWindt officiating. Gary will be escorted to his final resting place by the Central Kansas Corvette Association.

Gary Dean Essells, 77, passed away at his home in Hutchinson on August 17, 2022.&nbsp; He was born in Terre Haute, IN, on May 26, 1945, the youngest child of Warren and Emma (Jaeschke) Essells.&nbsp; He grew up in Wausau, WI and graduated from the University of Wisconsin.&nbsp; Gary served in the United States army from 1968-70.Gary was united in marriage to Connie Jo Ary in March 1972.&nbsp; He worked for KSKU radio and KTPS television.&nbsp; In 1976, the family moved to North Platte, NE, where he worked as a communications specialist for the Union Pacific Railroad’s Baily Yards and as chief engineer for KELN/KOOQ radio.&nbsp; Both he and Connie volunteered countless hours to Nebraskaland Days, the official Nebraska state celebration.&nbsp; In 2000, they received the prestigious Dale Studley Award.&nbsp; They also were host parents for 24 years to more than 100 North Platte Community College basketball players.In 2006, Gary and Connie retired and returned to Hutchinson.&nbsp; He stayed active in many local nonprofit groups until his passing.&nbsp; These include Friends of the Hutchinson Public Library, Central Kansas Corvette Association, Reno County Amateur Radio Association, and Central Kansas Model Railroaders.&nbsp; For several years he also operated excursion trains for the Abilene &amp; Smoky Valley Railroad.Gary is survived by his daughter Gina Long of Hutchinson, son Tim Long of Clayton, OH, and grandsons Andrew Ysac of Hutchinson and Noah Long of MCRD Parris Island, SC, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his wife Connie, his parents, brother Warren Essells and sister Majorie Colcord.Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held on Wednesday August 24, 2022, at 10 am at Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Wayne DeWindt officiating. Gary will be escorted to his final resting place by the Central Kansas Corvette Association.

Gary Dean Essells  |1945-2022|  

Robert ‘Bob’ E. Gore, passed away August 17, 2022, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born March 15, 1930, in Sawyer, to Leslie Mack Gore and Susie Lillian (Doughart) Gore.

Bob was a 1949 graduate of Sawyer High School, Sawyer.&nbsp; He worked as a machinist at Eaton Corporation, formerly Cessna Fluid Power Division, retiring with over 44 years of service.&nbsp; Bob was a member of the Machinist Union and the South Hutchinson United Methodist Church, South Hutchinson.

He was always ‘tinkering’ on cars and motorcycles.&nbsp; If you needed some help, Bob was your ‘go-to-guy’.&nbsp; He would drop whatever he was working on to provide help and assistance to others.&nbsp; Bob enjoyed all kinds of homemade cookies and his drink of choice was Pepsi.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On June 20, 1951, he married Betty Gene Woodworth, in Hutchinson. They shared over 60 years of marriage, prior to her death on March 28, 2012.

Bob is survived by:&nbsp; his children, Marilyn ‘Mary’ Hornbeck, Mike (Shelly) Gore, and Robyn Miller, all of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Chris Gore, Laura Miller, George (Jenna) Hornbeck, Megan (Marcus) Yoder, and Nick (Rachel) Miller; step-granddaughter, Kelly (Nathan) Alexander; seven great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; wife; son, Danny Gore; six siblings; and two sons-in-law.

Funeral service will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, August 29, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2022, and from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 28, 2022, with the family present from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;

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Robert ‘Bob’ E. Gore, passed away August 17, 2022, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born March 15, 1930, in Sawyer, to Leslie Mack Gore and Susie Lillian (Doughart) Gore.Bob was a 1949 graduate of Sawyer High School, Sawyer.&nbsp; He worked as a machinist at Eaton Corporation, formerly Cessna Fluid Power Division, retiring with over 44 years of service.&nbsp; Bob was a member of the Machinist Union and the South Hutchinson United Methodist Church, South Hutchinson.He was always ‘tinkering’ on cars and motorcycles.&nbsp; If you needed some help, Bob was your ‘go-to-guy’.&nbsp; He would drop whatever he was working on to provide help and assistance to others.&nbsp; Bob enjoyed all kinds of homemade cookies and his drink of choice was Pepsi.&nbsp;&nbsp;On June 20, 1951, he married Betty Gene Woodworth, in Hutchinson. They shared over 60 years of marriage, prior to her death on March 28, 2012.Bob is survived by:&nbsp; his children, Marilyn ‘Mary’ Hornbeck, Mike (Shelly) Gore, and Robyn Miller, all of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Chris Gore, Laura Miller, George (Jenna) Hornbeck, Megan (Marcus) Yoder, and Nick (Rachel) Miller; step-granddaughter, Kelly (Nathan) Alexander; seven great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; wife; son, Danny Gore; six siblings; and two sons-in-law.Funeral service will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, August 29, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2022, and from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 28, 2022, with the family present from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1661026295203378">Click here to watch the funeral service.</a>

Robert ‘Bob’ E. Gore  |1930-2022|  

Richard Lee Hendershot, Jr., 45, died August 17, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.&nbsp; He was born June 27, 1977, in Hutchinson, to Dick and Debra (Grimm) Hendershot.

Richard graduated from Nickerson High School in 1995.&nbsp; He previously worked at Dillons for 28 years, and enjoyed spending time taking part in outdoor sports.&nbsp; &nbsp;Richard had an unforgettable personality, and was loved unconditionally by his family.&nbsp; He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but Richard is now at peace as he is reunited with his mother.

Richard is survived by:&nbsp; father, Dick Hendershot of Hutchinson; sisters, Staci Jackson (Bart) of Kingman, and Stephani Spiess of Wichita; nieces and nephews, Baylee Jackson, Shyann Waldschmidt (Logan), Trystan Spiess, and Connor Spiess; one aunt; one uncle; and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, and maternal and paternal grandparents.

Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W 4th Ave, Hutchinson, with Pastor Jim Unruh officiating.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, with the family present Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary. The casket will remain closed.

Richard Lee Hendershot, Jr., 45, died August 17, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.&nbsp; He was born June 27, 1977, in Hutchinson, to Dick and Debra (Grimm) Hendershot.Richard graduated from Nickerson High School in 1995.&nbsp; He previously worked at Dillons for 28 years, and enjoyed spending time taking part in outdoor sports.&nbsp; &nbsp;Richard had an unforgettable personality, and was loved unconditionally by his family.&nbsp; He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but Richard is now at peace as he is reunited with his mother.Richard is survived by:&nbsp; father, Dick Hendershot of Hutchinson; sisters, Staci Jackson (Bart) of Kingman, and Stephani Spiess of Wichita; nieces and nephews, Baylee Jackson, Shyann Waldschmidt (Logan), Trystan Spiess, and Connor Spiess; one aunt; one uncle; and numerous cousins.He was preceded in death by his mother, and maternal and paternal grandparents.Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W 4th Ave, Hutchinson, with Pastor Jim Unruh officiating.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, with the family present Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary. The casket will remain closed.

Richard Lee Hendershot, Jr.  |1977-2022|  

Grey’s life began on January 26, 1968, in Macon, GA. He was the son of Karen G. (Ward) Buffkin. 

Grey is a 1988 graduate of Derby High School. He had been employed as an electrical lineman, cell phone tower installer and worked for the Wilbert Vault Co. in Wichita. 

Grey was united in marriage to Stacey (Johnson) Bowers on July 5, 1996, in Florence, SC. He loved fishing, dirt track racing, working in his yard, his Clemson Tigers, and Carolina Panthers football. His pure joy and love in life was his wife, kids and his grandbabies. 

His family includes his wife Stacey of Potwin; children Bradley (Cassie) Stalvey of Mt. Vernon, SC; Joe (Megan) Bowers of Wichita; Ashley (Kevin) Andress of Spartanburg, SC; Danni (Stan Spivey) Cook of Wichita; Harley (Chris Ushman) Bowers of West Columbia, SC; and Michael (Ale) Bowers of Wichita; honorary children Rebecca Blackstock of Tabor City, NC, and Matthew Williams of Potwin; 26 grandchildren and a sister Kelly Duncan of Pageland, SC.  Grey passed away at his home on Tuesday August 16, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Karen G.  (Ward) Buffkin, stepfather Larry W. Causey and “Pop” Donnie R.  Buffkin. 

His family will gather with friends on Monday August 22, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Potwin Christian Church for his memorial service. Lamb Funeral Home is serving the family. Memorial contributions in Grey’s name may be directed to Potwin Christian Church.

Grey’s life began on January 26, 1968, in Macon, GA. He was the son of Karen G. (Ward) Buffkin. Grey is a 1988 graduate of Derby High School. He had been employed as an electrical lineman, cell phone tower installer and worked for the Wilbert Vault Co. in Wichita. Grey was united in marriage to Stacey (Johnson) Bowers on July 5, 1996, in Florence, SC. He loved fishing, dirt track racing, working in his yard, his Clemson Tigers, and Carolina Panthers football. His pure joy and love in life was his wife, kids and his grandbabies. His family includes his wife Stacey of Potwin; children Bradley (Cassie) Stalvey of Mt. Vernon, SC; Joe (Megan) Bowers of Wichita; Ashley (Kevin) Andress of Spartanburg, SC; Danni (Stan Spivey) Cook of Wichita; Harley (Chris Ushman) Bowers of West Columbia, SC; and Michael (Ale) Bowers of Wichita; honorary children Rebecca Blackstock of Tabor City, NC, and Matthew Williams of Potwin; 26 grandchildren and a sister Kelly Duncan of Pageland, SC. Grey passed away at his home on Tuesday August 16, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Karen G. (Ward) Buffkin, stepfather Larry W. Causey and “Pop” Donnie R. Buffkin. His family will gather with friends on Monday August 22, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Potwin Christian Church for his memorial service. Lamb Funeral Home is serving the family. Memorial contributions in Grey’s name may be directed to Potwin Christian Church.

Grey Bowers  |1968-2022|  

Glenna Jean
Steventon was born September 10, 1933 to Victor Jackson and Norma Jane
Steventon. 

Jean lived a strong life and cared so much for those people that
were fortunate enough to be part of her life. Mom, Mama Jean, Aunt Sis, Grandma
Saunders, whatever your name for her was, she is and always will be missed in
our waking lives. Jean grew up during a hard part of the last 100 years. She had
stern values, deep belief, and an extremely vast amount of love to give. Always
working a number of different jobs she did her best to take care of her family.
Working at restaurants with a bright smile to all of her customers. Taking care
of the plants and flowers at local flower shops. Jean was also a very successful
and popular beauty consultant for Fashion 220 for over ten years. &nbsp;She
lead a team of six ladies to national recognition. 

She was a proud mother of
three children – Doug Jackson, Jacque Wedel, and Matt Jackson. She was
overjoyed to gain three more kids to love with Daryl Wedel, Chelsea Jackson,
and Rose Jackson. Beloved grandkids in Andi, Kati, Abbi, Junior, DJ, Carter,
Skyler, Maddex, and Leo. There was never a moment she faltered in her love and
dedication to her family. Jean was married to Earl Jackson nearly three fabulous
decades. They had a love and passion together that was wonderful to witness.
Unfortunately Earl left this world without her in the spring of 2002. It was
extremely hard on mom as well as the family. Fortunately she found love with
Everette Saunders soon and enjoyed many years together fostering their
grandchildren, feeding the neighborhood raccoons, possums, and any other
person, animal, or thing that needed attention in their later years
together. 

Jean leaves behind so many of us that loved her. Her wonderful brother
Lester Steventon, so many nieces, nephews, cousins, adopted sons and daughters,
too many to count. Every one of you know how much she loved and cared for you.
She never let you forget. Jean was preceded in passing by her husband Everette
Saunders in 2021, her brothers Don and Edward, and her great love, Earl Jackson
Jr. Jean Saunders lived and loved with great passion and enthusiasm. Deep
commitment to her faith and resolute in her kindness. After many years
struggling with health issues she passed away peacefully. Surrounded by her children
and grandchildren and showered with love on the warm, sunny, summer afternoon
of August 12, 2022.What a wonderful experience to have known her.

Services will
be at the First Baptist Church in Newton. 200 W. 6th. Saturday, August 20. 2:00
pm.

Glenna Jean
Steventon was born September 10, 1933 to Victor Jackson and Norma Jane
Steventon. Jean lived a strong life and cared so much for those people that
were fortunate enough to be part of her life. Mom, Mama Jean, Aunt Sis, Grandma
Saunders, whatever your name for her was, she is and always will be missed in
our waking lives. Jean grew up during a hard part of the last 100 years. She had
stern values, deep belief, and an extremely vast amount of love to give. Always
working a number of different jobs she did her best to take care of her family.
Working at restaurants with a bright smile to all of her customers. Taking care
of the plants and flowers at local flower shops. Jean was also a very successful
and popular beauty consultant for Fashion 220 for over ten years. &nbsp;She
lead a team of six ladies to national recognition. She was a proud mother of
three children – Doug Jackson, Jacque Wedel, and Matt Jackson. She was
overjoyed to gain three more kids to love with Daryl Wedel, Chelsea Jackson,
and Rose Jackson. Beloved grandkids in Andi, Kati, Abbi, Junior, DJ, Carter,
Skyler, Maddex, and Leo. There was never a moment she faltered in her love and
dedication to her family. Jean was married to Earl Jackson nearly three fabulous
decades. They had a love and passion together that was wonderful to witness.
Unfortunately Earl left this world without her in the spring of 2002. It was
extremely hard on mom as well as the family. Fortunately she found love with
Everette Saunders soon and enjoyed many years together fostering their
grandchildren, feeding the neighborhood raccoons, possums, and any other
person, animal, or thing that needed attention in their later years
together. Jean leaves behind so many of us that loved her. Her wonderful brother
Lester Steventon, so many nieces, nephews, cousins, adopted sons and daughters,
too many to count. Every one of you know how much she loved and cared for you.
She never let you forget. Jean was preceded in passing by her husband Everette
Saunders in 2021, her brothers Don and Edward, and her great love, Earl Jackson
Jr. Jean Saunders lived and loved with great passion and enthusiasm. Deep
commitment to her faith and resolute in her kindness. After many years
struggling with health issues she passed away peacefully. Surrounded by her children
and grandchildren and showered with love on the warm, sunny, summer afternoon
of August 12, 2022.What a wonderful experience to have known her.Services will
be at the First Baptist Church in Newton. 200 W. 6th. Saturday, August 20. 2:00
pm.

Glenna Jean Steventon  |1933-2022|  

Jerry Hans Baird, 61, died Monday, August 15, 2022 at his home.&nbsp; Born April 8, 1961 at Yuma, CO he was the son of Robert and Marilee Reynolds Baird.&nbsp; 

He worked as a fabricator and more recently as custodian at Stafford Schools.&nbsp; On August 15, 1981 he married Sally Schmit.&nbsp; 

He is survived by his children: Megan Duncan and her husband Jeremiah and Ben Baird and his fiancé Tressi.&nbsp; Brother: Keith (Julie) Jamison.&nbsp; Sister: Myrna Hansen.&nbsp; Four grandchildren: Landon and Sophia Duncan, Daxton and Finley Baird. Several nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 3 at Peace United Church of Christ, Rural Hudson, with Pastor Tonya Andrews presiding.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at the Peace Church Cemetery.&nbsp;

Jerry Hans Baird, 61, died Monday, August 15, 2022 at his home.&nbsp; Born April 8, 1961 at Yuma, CO he was the son of Robert and Marilee Reynolds Baird.&nbsp; He worked as a fabricator and more recently as custodian at Stafford Schools.&nbsp; On August 15, 1981 he married Sally Schmit.&nbsp; He is survived by his children: Megan Duncan and her husband Jeremiah and Ben Baird and his fiancé Tressi.&nbsp; Brother: Keith (Julie) Jamison.&nbsp; Sister: Myrna Hansen.&nbsp; Four grandchildren: Landon and Sophia Duncan, Daxton and Finley Baird. Several nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents.Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 3 at Peace United Church of Christ, Rural Hudson, with Pastor Tonya Andrews presiding.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at the Peace Church Cemetery.&nbsp;

Jerry Hans Baird  |1961-2022|  

Larry Eugene Freeman, Sr., 85, of Medicine Lodge, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 14, 1937 in Medicine Lodge, the son of Adrian Freeman and Goldie (Hart) Freeman. Larry was an over the road truck driver for many years. “This over the road truck driver has reached his final destination.” Surviving are his wife, Sondra (Vann) Freeman of Medicine Lodge; three children, Kenneth Freeman of Pratt, Patty (Steve) Ellis of Sapulpa, OK, and Mike (Blythe) Murphy of Medicine Lodge; 12 Grandchildren, 18 Great-Grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; one brother, Doug Freeman of Satanta; numerous nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Larry Freeman, Jr, one daughter, Kimberly Tilley and one sister, Kay Wilder. Cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge, with Pastor Tom Walters officiating. The family encourages all those in attendance to wear a mask.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Larry Eugene Freeman, Sr., 85, of Medicine Lodge, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 14, 1937 in Medicine Lodge, the son of Adrian Freeman and Goldie (Hart) Freeman. Larry was an over the road truck driver for many years. “This over the road truck driver has reached his final destination.” Surviving are his wife, Sondra (Vann) Freeman of Medicine Lodge; three children, Kenneth Freeman of Pratt, Patty (Steve) Ellis of Sapulpa, OK, and Mike (Blythe) Murphy of Medicine Lodge; 12 Grandchildren, 18 Great-Grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; one brother, Doug Freeman of Satanta; numerous nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Larry Freeman, Jr, one daughter, Kimberly Tilley and one sister, Kay Wilder. Cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge, with Pastor Tom Walters officiating. The family encourages all those in attendance to wear a mask.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Larry Eugene Freeman  |1937-2022|  

David R. Bell, 75, of Isabel, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 12, 1946 in Medicine Lodge, the son of James L. Bell and Fern (Funk) Bell. On November 21, 1969, he married Joyce (Jones) Bell in Medicine Lodge. She survives. David was a school bus driver for USD 254. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge, the U.S. Army National Guard, the Pretty Prairie Saddle Club, the Pratt Saddle Club, the Barber County School Board and the Valley Township Board. Surviving in addition to his wife, Joyce Bell of Isabel, are four children, Melanie (Travis) Hermstein of Iola, Ginger (Bruce) Allman of Wichita, D.J. (Angie) Bell of Dripping Springs, TX, and Lucas (Kelly) Bell of Lee’s Summit, MO; Nine grandchildren, Travis Hermstein, II, Peyton Allman, Owen Allman, Logan Bell, Brock Bell, Tyler Bell, Taylor Bell, Carson Bell, and Kennedy Bell. David was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Glenda Bell, Rita Kimball, and Lawrence Bell. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at the First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge, with Pastor Tom Walters officiating. Inurnment will be at the Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge. The family has requested those in attendance to wear their team colors, in honor of David.&nbsp;&nbsp;

David R. Bell, 75, of Isabel, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 12, 1946 in Medicine Lodge, the son of James L. Bell and Fern (Funk) Bell. On November 21, 1969, he married Joyce (Jones) Bell in Medicine Lodge. She survives. David was a school bus driver for USD 254. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge, the U.S. Army National Guard, the Pretty Prairie Saddle Club, the Pratt Saddle Club, the Barber County School Board and the Valley Township Board. Surviving in addition to his wife, Joyce Bell of Isabel, are four children, Melanie (Travis) Hermstein of Iola, Ginger (Bruce) Allman of Wichita, D.J. (Angie) Bell of Dripping Springs, TX, and Lucas (Kelly) Bell of Lee’s Summit, MO; Nine grandchildren, Travis Hermstein, II, Peyton Allman, Owen Allman, Logan Bell, Brock Bell, Tyler Bell, Taylor Bell, Carson Bell, and Kennedy Bell. David was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Glenda Bell, Rita Kimball, and Lawrence Bell. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at the First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge, with Pastor Tom Walters officiating. Inurnment will be at the Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge. The family has requested those in attendance to wear their team colors, in honor of David.&nbsp;&nbsp;

David R. Bell  |1946-2022|  

John Louis Beck of Newton, went to Heaven on August 15, 2022, at the age of 89.

He was born on April 21, 1933, in Claflin, the son of Charles and Mary (Bieberle) Beck.

On September 14, 1954, he was united in marriage to Elsie Rous in Claflin. The couple would have celebrated their 68th&nbsp;anniversary.

A longtime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, John and Elsie gave freely of their time helping with funeral dinners, decorating at Christmas, and helping anywhere they could.

John was a proud veteran who served in the United States Air Force.

John always looked forward to the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, vacationing in Colorado, and taking trips to the east coast. He enjoyed meeting people and made lifelong friends everywhere they traveled.

John is survived by his wife, Elsie Beck; children, Mike Beck and wife Anita, Sandy Liby and husband Steve, Jim Beck and wife Carol, and Theresa Beck; brother, Bob Beck and wife Nancy; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Larry Beck and Jerome Beck; and sister, Evelyn (Beck) Woerz.

The Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, August 19, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newton. Rosary will take place the same day as the service at 10:00 a.m.. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.

John Louis Beck of Newton, went to Heaven on August 15, 2022, at the age of 89.He was born on April 21, 1933, in Claflin, the son of Charles and Mary (Bieberle) Beck.On September 14, 1954, he was united in marriage to Elsie Rous in Claflin. The couple would have celebrated their 68th&nbsp;anniversary.A longtime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, John and Elsie gave freely of their time helping with funeral dinners, decorating at Christmas, and helping anywhere they could.John was a proud veteran who served in the United States Air Force.John always looked forward to the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, vacationing in Colorado, and taking trips to the east coast. He enjoyed meeting people and made lifelong friends everywhere they traveled.John is survived by his wife, Elsie Beck; children, Mike Beck and wife Anita, Sandy Liby and husband Steve, Jim Beck and wife Carol, and Theresa Beck; brother, Bob Beck and wife Nancy; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Larry Beck and Jerome Beck; and sister, Evelyn (Beck) Woerz.The Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, August 19, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newton. Rosary will take place the same day as the service at 10:00 a.m.. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.

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