Bette Jean (Franz) Rhine 78, of Hesston, died August 22, 2022 at Schowalter Villa, Hesston.

Bette was born October 24, 1943 In Newton, the daughter of Walter and Olga (Woelk) Franz. She attended first Mennonite Church in Newton. Upon her confession of faith, she was baptized and became a member at 14 years of age.

She graduated from newton high school in 1961 and then attended bethel college for one year. She then worked for American Coach Co. in Newton.

She married Roger Ratzlaff in 1964 and to this union two sons were born, David and Eric Ratzlaff. They lived in Hesston, and when her sons were small a number of young mothers from the community formed a group called “mothers night out”( mno), meeting once a month. They have continued to meet for over 50 years and still meet once a week and play cards. Bette was an active member of that group until her death. She also served as secretary of the Kansas MCC Relief Sale for many years.

She married Knox Rhine in 1990. While they were living in Everett, Wa., she worked for Reid Middleton. They moved back to Newton, Ks in 2002, and Bette began working in the Harvey County Clerks Office until her retirement in 2011. She continued working part time as the election clerk overseeing the election process until she became ill. In her retirement, she was also a volunteer at newton medical center and victory in the valley. She served on the Newton Medical Center Community Assn. Board for many years. She was a member of faith Mennonite Church and served on the fellowship committee there for several years.

Bette was an avid bridge player and continued to play even after moving to Schowalter Villa Care Facility. She enjoyed playing cards of any kind and would play whenever her health would allow. She also loved all holidays and decorated her house, yard and anything else that didn’t move, for every season and holiday. Her decorations were lavish and beautiful! She made wonderful peppernuts and holiday cookies and candy which she generously shared with her family and friends. Her Zweiback were the best! She also loved flowers and at the first sign of spring pots of flowers appeared, and as the season progressed her front porch and back patio were covered with beautiful plants of all varieties. All in all, Bette just loved life and lived it to the fullest each and every day!

She is survived by her two sons, Eric (Kori) Ratzlaff of Kansas City, Mo, and David (Cami) Ratzlaff of Milwaukee, Oregon, one brother, Kenneth (Loretta) Franz Of Newton; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jon And Gale Stevens Of Maryland, brother-in-Law Bobby Rhine Of Colorado, and two nephews kent and Jay Franz. Her grandchildren are Krissa Pulliam, Raphaela Ratzlaff, and Benett Ratzlaff. Great grandchildren, Cecilia and Julian. Also many great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Bette was a loyal and true friend who leaves numerous long time friends to mourn her passing, including her life long friend Becky Jo (Miller) Crupper. They met when they were neighbors at 4 years of age and have remained best friends ever since.

She was preceded in death by her husband Knox Rhine in 2013, and her parents.

Cremation has taken place and there will be a committal service at Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, at 1:00 p.m. On September 10, 2022.

A memorial service will be held following the committal service at 2:00 pm, September 10, 2022 at Faith Mennonite Church, 2100 n. Anderson Ave., Newton.

Bette Jean (Franz) Rhine 78, of Hesston, died August 22, 2022 at Schowalter Villa, Hesston.Bette was born October 24, 1943 In Newton, the daughter of Walter and Olga (Woelk) Franz. She attended first Mennonite Church in Newton. Upon her confession of faith, she was baptized and became a member at 14 years of age.She graduated from newton high school in 1961 and then attended bethel college for one year. She then worked for American Coach Co. in Newton.She married Roger Ratzlaff in 1964 and to this union two sons were born, David and Eric Ratzlaff. They lived in Hesston, and when her sons were small a number of young mothers from the community formed a group called “mothers night out”( mno), meeting once a month. They have continued to meet for over 50 years and still meet once a week and play cards. Bette was an active member of that group until her death. She also served as secretary of the Kansas MCC Relief Sale for many years.She married Knox Rhine in 1990. While they were living in Everett, Wa., she worked for Reid Middleton. They moved back to Newton, Ks in 2002, and Bette began working in the Harvey County Clerks Office until her retirement in 2011. She continued working part time as the election clerk overseeing the election process until she became ill. In her retirement, she was also a volunteer at newton medical center and victory in the valley. She served on the Newton Medical Center Community Assn. Board for many years. She was a member of faith Mennonite Church and served on the fellowship committee there for several years.Bette was an avid bridge player and continued to play even after moving to Schowalter Villa Care Facility. She enjoyed playing cards of any kind and would play whenever her health would allow. She also loved all holidays and decorated her house, yard and anything else that didn’t move, for every season and holiday. Her decorations were lavish and beautiful! She made wonderful peppernuts and holiday cookies and candy which she generously shared with her family and friends. Her Zweiback were the best! She also loved flowers and at the first sign of spring pots of flowers appeared, and as the season progressed her front porch and back patio were covered with beautiful plants of all varieties. All in all, Bette just loved life and lived it to the fullest each and every day!She is survived by her two sons, Eric (Kori) Ratzlaff of Kansas City, Mo, and David (Cami) Ratzlaff of Milwaukee, Oregon, one brother, Kenneth (Loretta) Franz Of Newton; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jon And Gale Stevens Of Maryland, brother-in-Law Bobby Rhine Of Colorado, and two nephews kent and Jay Franz. Her grandchildren are Krissa Pulliam, Raphaela Ratzlaff, and Benett Ratzlaff. Great grandchildren, Cecilia and Julian. Also many great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Bette was a loyal and true friend who leaves numerous long time friends to mourn her passing, including her life long friend Becky Jo (Miller) Crupper. They met when they were neighbors at 4 years of age and have remained best friends ever since.She was preceded in death by her husband Knox Rhine in 2013, and her parents.Cremation has taken place and there will be a committal service at Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, at 1:00 p.m. On September 10, 2022.A memorial service will be held following the committal service at 2:00 pm, September 10, 2022 at Faith Mennonite Church, 2100 n. Anderson Ave., Newton.

Bette Jean (Franz) Rhine  |1943-2022|  

Herman “Dee” Gilbert, 93, died on August 22, 2022, at Bethesda Home in Goessel.

He was born June 19, 1929, in El Reno, Oklahoma, the son of James and Mary (Matchett) Gilbert.

At the age of 21, Dee was enlisted in the United States Army where he quickly earned the ranking of corporal. He was honorably discharged from his duty in September of 1953.

On June 26, 1962, Dee was united in marriage to Betty Shaft. The couple were married for 54 years at the time of Betty’s passing in 2016. Dee and Betty lived in El Dorado until they made the move to Newton in 1982.

For over 30 years Dee worked as a pipe fitter for local union 171 out of Wichita, Kansas, retiring in 1996.

Dee was a member of the Elk Lodge, Optimists, American Legion and the First Presbyterian Church in Newton.

Dee, affectionately known as “Charlie” by Betty, could often be found spending time with his fur babies Blossom, Rosebud and Samantha, or caring for the birds that would visit his yard. He enjoyed looking at and admiring different designs and architecture. Dee’s favorite thing of all was time spent traveling, his favorite trips being those that he and Betty would take to Nevada. He also enjoyed spending spring breaks going to concerts and riding around town in his MG convertible with his great nephew Ryan Steele.

Dee is survived by his niece, Michelle Steele of Stillwater, Oklahoma; nephews, Chris Gilbert of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Norman Gilbert of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, Mark Shaft of Kansas City, Missouri, and Steve Shaft of Prairie Village; great-nephew, Ryan Steele and wife Kristel, and their two children, Savannah and Sawyer Steele; loving friends, Sue Ice, David and Lori Yoder, their children and grandchildren, and best friend Frank Adame and family; and many other dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Gilbert; parents, James and Mary Gilbert; brothers, James and Melvin Gilbert; and sisters, Mildred Forbes and Lillian Greenway.

A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Petersen Funeral Home, 215 N. Main St., in Newton. Lunch and fellowship at Charlie’s will follow the memorial service. Inurnment will take place the morning of the service at 9:30 a.m. at Prairie Grove Cemetery in Cottonwood Falls.

Herman “Dee” Gilbert, 93, died on August 22, 2022, at Bethesda Home in Goessel.He was born June 19, 1929, in El Reno, Oklahoma, the son of James and Mary (Matchett) Gilbert.At the age of 21, Dee was enlisted in the United States Army where he quickly earned the ranking of corporal. He was honorably discharged from his duty in September of 1953.On June 26, 1962, Dee was united in marriage to Betty Shaft. The couple were married for 54 years at the time of Betty’s passing in 2016. Dee and Betty lived in El Dorado until they made the move to Newton in 1982.For over 30 years Dee worked as a pipe fitter for local union 171 out of Wichita, Kansas, retiring in 1996.Dee was a member of the Elk Lodge, Optimists, American Legion and the First Presbyterian Church in Newton.Dee, affectionately known as “Charlie” by Betty, could often be found spending time with his fur babies Blossom, Rosebud and Samantha, or caring for the birds that would visit his yard. He enjoyed looking at and admiring different designs and architecture. Dee’s favorite thing of all was time spent traveling, his favorite trips being those that he and Betty would take to Nevada. He also enjoyed spending spring breaks going to concerts and riding around town in his MG convertible with his great nephew Ryan Steele.Dee is survived by his niece, Michelle Steele of Stillwater, Oklahoma; nephews, Chris Gilbert of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Norman Gilbert of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, Mark Shaft of Kansas City, Missouri, and Steve Shaft of Prairie Village; great-nephew, Ryan Steele and wife Kristel, and their two children, Savannah and Sawyer Steele; loving friends, Sue Ice, David and Lori Yoder, their children and grandchildren, and best friend Frank Adame and family; and many other dear friends.He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Gilbert; parents, James and Mary Gilbert; brothers, James and Melvin Gilbert; and sisters, Mildred Forbes and Lillian Greenway.A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Petersen Funeral Home, 215 N. Main St., in Newton. Lunch and fellowship at Charlie’s will follow the memorial service. Inurnment will take place the morning of the service at 9:30 a.m. at Prairie Grove Cemetery in Cottonwood Falls.

Herman “Dee” Gilbert  |1929-2022|  

Julia B. Chastain, 85, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Diversicare of Hutchinson in Hutchinson, KS. Julia was born October 27, 1936, in Paris, TX, the daughter Cleba L. and Nadine (Bramlett) Bridges.&nbsp; On August 18, 1957, Julia married Benny W. Chastain in Texas.&nbsp; &nbsp;He precedes her in death.&nbsp; Julia graduated from Paris High School, Paris, Texas and graduated from Quincy University, Quincy, IL, where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science.&nbsp; She worked for Phillips Theological Seminary as an executive secretary.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Benny; and one sister, Hilda Kay Bridges. Julia is survived by her two children, Michael (Janet) Chastain and Vicki (Dan) David; two grandchildren, Robert Christopher (Carly) Chastain and Moriah R. (Jake) Bremer; four great grandchildren, Brody Bremer, Ely Uthe, Abbie Bremer and Lane Bremer; and one brother, Joe (Shirley) Bridges.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Julia B. Chastain, 85, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Diversicare of Hutchinson in Hutchinson, KS. Julia was born October 27, 1936, in Paris, TX, the daughter Cleba L. and Nadine (Bramlett) Bridges.&nbsp; On August 18, 1957, Julia married Benny W. Chastain in Texas.&nbsp; &nbsp;He precedes her in death.&nbsp; Julia graduated from Paris High School, Paris, Texas and graduated from Quincy University, Quincy, IL, where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science.&nbsp; She worked for Phillips Theological Seminary as an executive secretary.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Benny; and one sister, Hilda Kay Bridges. Julia is survived by her two children, Michael (Janet) Chastain and Vicki (Dan) David; two grandchildren, Robert Christopher (Carly) Chastain and Moriah R. (Jake) Bremer; four great grandchildren, Brody Bremer, Ely Uthe, Abbie Bremer and Lane Bremer; and one brother, Joe (Shirley) Bridges.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Julia B. Chastain  |1936-2022|  

Dennis Dean Porter, 85, died August 22, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born July 30, 1937, in Enid, OK, to Dean Charles and Freda Lillian (Burd) Porter.&nbsp;

Dennis graduated from Carrier High School, Carrier, OK, and Enid Business College.&nbsp; He retired after 40 years of service as an accountant with Lindburg and Vogel.&nbsp; Dennis enjoyed hunting deer and pheasants, and golfing.&nbsp; In addition, he was a sports enthusiast.&nbsp; Dennis enjoyed watching and following Hutchinson Community College sports teams, as well as the Kansas City Royals, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Stars, and Oklahoma University. He attended First Southern Baptist Church, Hutchinson.&nbsp;

On September 28, 1957, he married Artelia Earlene Hollar, in Douglas, OK.&nbsp;

Dennis is survived by:&nbsp; his wife of almost 65 years, Earlene of Hutchinson; sons, Terry Porter (Debi) of Shawnee, Randy Porter (Charlene) of Hutchinson, and Lonnie Porter (Kristi) of Burleson, TX; grandchildren, Jennifer Porter, Jesse Porter, Levi Porter, and Lexi Porter; sister, Deanna Weed (Gary) of Enid, OK; and sister-in-law, Celia Madden of Stillwater, OK.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Darrell Porter.

Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 29, 2022, at First Southern Baptist Church, 1201 E. 23rd, Hutchinson, with Dr. Roy Jaye officiating.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at Elliott Mortuary and 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.

Dennis Dean Porter, 85, died August 22, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born July 30, 1937, in Enid, OK, to Dean Charles and Freda Lillian (Burd) Porter.&nbsp;Dennis graduated from Carrier High School, Carrier, OK, and Enid Business College.&nbsp; He retired after 40 years of service as an accountant with Lindburg and Vogel.&nbsp; Dennis enjoyed hunting deer and pheasants, and golfing.&nbsp; In addition, he was a sports enthusiast.&nbsp; Dennis enjoyed watching and following Hutchinson Community College sports teams, as well as the Kansas City Royals, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Stars, and Oklahoma University. He attended First Southern Baptist Church, Hutchinson.&nbsp;On September 28, 1957, he married Artelia Earlene Hollar, in Douglas, OK.&nbsp;Dennis is survived by:&nbsp; his wife of almost 65 years, Earlene of Hutchinson; sons, Terry Porter (Debi) of Shawnee, Randy Porter (Charlene) of Hutchinson, and Lonnie Porter (Kristi) of Burleson, TX; grandchildren, Jennifer Porter, Jesse Porter, Levi Porter, and Lexi Porter; sister, Deanna Weed (Gary) of Enid, OK; and sister-in-law, Celia Madden of Stillwater, OK.He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Darrell Porter.Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 29, 2022, at First Southern Baptist Church, 1201 E. 23rd, Hutchinson, with Dr. Roy Jaye officiating.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at Elliott Mortuary and 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.

Dennis Dean Porter  |1937-2022|  

George Robert Rogers went to his heavenly home on August 13, 2022, in the Marion, hospital.

George was born in Herington, on November 11, 1927 to James Albert Rogers and Violet Ethel Mason.&nbsp; He graduated from Herington High School.&nbsp; He served in the United States Army.

He married Dorothy Jane Davenport in El Dorado, Kansas, on December 11, 1947 and they were married for 65 years until her passing in 2013.

In the early 60’s George and some others kept the church league baseball program going in Herington, and at the end of the season, the players were taken to KC to watch Kansas City play the Yankees.&nbsp; He umpired a lot of ballgames, to include the church league, girls teams, and American Legion.&nbsp;&nbsp;

George loved to give blood.&nbsp; He was disappointed he wasn’t able to give his 100th&nbsp;pint.&nbsp; He had a rare blood type and one time was called off his postal route to give blood for someone.&nbsp; He worked a short while for Beech Aircraft and then worked for the Post Office about 30 years and estimated that he walked the equivalent of 1 ½ times around the world delivering the mail in Herington.

George loved to give a dollar to little kids when he would see them as it brought him great joy.

He attended Rock Island Church in Herington for many years.&nbsp;

He liked living at the Hilltop.&nbsp; He played pool, worked puzzles, and talked to everyone getting on and off the elevator.&nbsp; He recently moved to Marian Assisted Living and was happy in his short time there.

George is survived by four children:&nbsp; Mike Rogers (Pat) Kerrville, TX; Linda Troop (Judson) Lawton, OK; Dean Rogers, Tucson, AZ, and Kent Rogers, Herington; four grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and brother Jack Rogers, Wichita.

Preceding him in death were his wife; his parents; a brother, James Rogers; a sister, Alberta (Berky) Smith; and great grandson Caulen Hendon.

A private family celebration of his life was held at the Herington cemetery on August&nbsp; 14, 2022.

George Robert Rogers went to his heavenly home on August 13, 2022, in the Marion, hospital.George was born in Herington, on November 11, 1927 to James Albert Rogers and Violet Ethel Mason.&nbsp; He graduated from Herington High School.&nbsp; He served in the United States Army.He married Dorothy Jane Davenport in El Dorado, Kansas, on December 11, 1947 and they were married for 65 years until her passing in 2013.In the early 60’s George and some others kept the church league baseball program going in Herington, and at the end of the season, the players were taken to KC to watch Kansas City play the Yankees.&nbsp; He umpired a lot of ballgames, to include the church league, girls teams, and American Legion.&nbsp;&nbsp;George loved to give blood.&nbsp; He was disappointed he wasn’t able to give his 100th&nbsp;pint.&nbsp; He had a rare blood type and one time was called off his postal route to give blood for someone.&nbsp; He worked a short while for Beech Aircraft and then worked for the Post Office about 30 years and estimated that he walked the equivalent of 1 ½ times around the world delivering the mail in Herington.George loved to give a dollar to little kids when he would see them as it brought him great joy.He attended Rock Island Church in Herington for many years.&nbsp;He liked living at the Hilltop.&nbsp; He played pool, worked puzzles, and talked to everyone getting on and off the elevator.&nbsp; He recently moved to Marian Assisted Living and was happy in his short time there.George is survived by four children:&nbsp; Mike Rogers (Pat) Kerrville, TX; Linda Troop (Judson) Lawton, OK; Dean Rogers, Tucson, AZ, and Kent Rogers, Herington; four grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and brother Jack Rogers, Wichita.Preceding him in death were his wife; his parents; a brother, James Rogers; a sister, Alberta (Berky) Smith; and great grandson Caulen Hendon.A private family celebration of his life was held at the Herington cemetery on August&nbsp; 14, 2022.

George Robert Rogers  |1927-2022|  

Lou "Kay" Johnson, 74, of Wichita passed away Saturday, August 14. 2022 at Ascension Via Christi Ridge, Wichita, where she was monitored by her niece Jenifer Carriker and attended by Traditions Hospice. 

Kay was born September 16,1947 the oldest of eight children born to parents James and Ravie McMahan. Kay attended school in Wichita and Maize and graduated from Maize High school in 1965. 

Kay married her husband Clifford Johnson on January 5, 1965. They fostered over 30 children and adopted 4 siblings ages 5 through 17. Kay worked many jobs throughout the years from teaching preschool to taking care of the elderly. Before moving to the nursing home she lived 5 years in the Tampa, area where she was cared for by her sister Connie McMahan and Blue Stem Pace of McPherson. She was an avid reader and collected angel figurines. She also had a memorable smile.&nbsp;

Kay was preceded in death by her husband Clifford Johnson, father James McMahan, mother Ravie McMahan, brothers Melvin McMahan and Bailey McMahan.

Kay is survived by her children Rose Robbins (H.L.), Connie Johnson Muniz, Pam Burchfiel (Mark), and Roy Johnson (Kimberley), siblings Connie McMahan, Zelda Saranko (John), Velda Conard, Jay McMahan (Kathy) and Oma Detwiler (Don), 10 grandchildren: Logan, Kendra, Landon, Shandra, James, Jonathan, Eric, Elon, Keyalna and Josh, 6 great grandchildren: Sophea, Ivie, Remy, Stella and Cayden, numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Emporia Avenue Church of Christ located at 1144 S. Emporia, Wichita.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lou "Kay" Johnson, 74, of Wichita passed away Saturday, August 14. 2022 at Ascension Via Christi Ridge, Wichita, where she was monitored by her niece Jenifer Carriker and attended by Traditions Hospice. Kay was born September 16,1947 the oldest of eight children born to parents James and Ravie McMahan. Kay attended school in Wichita and Maize and graduated from Maize High school in 1965. Kay married her husband Clifford Johnson on January 5, 1965. They fostered over 30 children and adopted 4 siblings ages 5 through 17. Kay worked many jobs throughout the years from teaching preschool to taking care of the elderly. Before moving to the nursing home she lived 5 years in the Tampa, area where she was cared for by her sister Connie McMahan and Blue Stem Pace of McPherson. She was an avid reader and collected angel figurines. She also had a memorable smile.&nbsp;Kay was preceded in death by her husband Clifford Johnson, father James McMahan, mother Ravie McMahan, brothers Melvin McMahan and Bailey McMahan.Kay is survived by her children Rose Robbins (H.L.), Connie Johnson Muniz, Pam Burchfiel (Mark), and Roy Johnson (Kimberley), siblings Connie McMahan, Zelda Saranko (John), Velda Conard, Jay McMahan (Kathy) and Oma Detwiler (Don), 10 grandchildren: Logan, Kendra, Landon, Shandra, James, Jonathan, Eric, Elon, Keyalna and Josh, 6 great grandchildren: Sophea, Ivie, Remy, Stella and Cayden, numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews.Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Emporia Avenue Church of Christ located at 1144 S. Emporia, Wichita.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lou "Kay" Johnson  |1947-2022|  

Betty J. Zelfer, 94, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at
Hospice House, Hutchinson. 
&nbsp; 
Betty was born April 14, 1928, in Sterling, the daughter of Dewey and
Ardis (Brown) Viles.&nbsp; &nbsp;She graduated from Sterling High School.&nbsp; On June 4, 1962, Betty married Fritz Zelfer
in Miami, OK.&nbsp; He died on June 8, 2004.

She is survived by her children, Sherry (Lawrence) Casey, Doug (Debbie) Wilson
and Terry Knowles; eight grandchildren, Melinda Cusick, Kevin (Millie) Casey,
Larry (Julie) Casey, Shanna Shawhan, Cassie Brown, Michael Wilson, J.W.
(Katina) Knowles and Cory Knowles; 10 great grandchildren, Clinton Wilhous,
Christen Dreiling, Kaylie Casey, Sam Casey, Britton, Braylee, Briella, Hunter,
William and Harold Knowles; and four great-great grandchildren, Larisa and
Easton Dreiling and Hadley and Harper Wilhous.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fritz Zelfer; son-in-law,
David Knowles; three brothers, Lloyd, Harold and Chet Viles. 
 
Funeral services will be held at ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­11:00 a.m., Thursday,
August 25, 2022, at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson. &nbsp; Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, from 5:00
p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in the Memorial
Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp;

Betty J. Zelfer, 94, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at
Hospice House, Hutchinson. 
&nbsp; 
Betty was born April 14, 1928, in Sterling, the daughter of Dewey and
Ardis (Brown) Viles.&nbsp; &nbsp;She graduated from Sterling High School.&nbsp; On June 4, 1962, Betty married Fritz Zelfer
in Miami, OK.&nbsp; He died on June 8, 2004. 
She is survived by her children, Sherry (Lawrence) Casey, Doug (Debbie) Wilson
and Terry Knowles; eight grandchildren, Melinda Cusick, Kevin (Millie) Casey,
Larry (Julie) Casey, Shanna Shawhan, Cassie Brown, Michael Wilson, J.W.
(Katina) Knowles and Cory Knowles; 10 great grandchildren, Clinton Wilhous,
Christen Dreiling, Kaylie Casey, Sam Casey, Britton, Braylee, Briella, Hunter,
William and Harold Knowles; and four great-great grandchildren, Larisa and
Easton Dreiling and Hadley and Harper Wilhous. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fritz Zelfer; son-in-law,
David Knowles; three brothers, Lloyd, Harold and Chet Viles. 
 
Funeral services will be held at ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­11:00 a.m., Thursday,
August 25, 2022, at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson. &nbsp; Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, from 5:00
p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in the Memorial
Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp;

Betty J. Zelfer  |1928-2022|  

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>

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