Linda Kathleen Merritt, 73, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and avid Kansas City Chiefs fan, passed away July 2, 2022, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park. She was born December 18, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Frank Wilbur and Thelma Maria (Owston) Eldridge.

Linda graduated from Nickerson High School. She enjoyed crochet, Chiefs football, collecting M&amp;M novelty items, and cheating at a game of marbles.

Linda is survived by: her sisters, Maxine Edison, Juanita Buck; brother, Wade Allen D. (Jean) Eldridge; son, Brent Michael Belote; daughter, Stacey Lynn Sedwick; grandchildren, Brooklyn Dawn Belote-Ingram, Colter James and Nisa Keene, Quintin Lee and Rebecca Keene, Leigha Briann Belote, Alexander Aron Parks, Joshua Allen Sedwick, Gaines Michael Sedwick; great-grandchildren, Christian Elizabeth Ingram, Dawson James Keene, Beau Wess Keene, Jameson Ray Wasson, Case Walker Keene, and Laily Faye Boker.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, PFC James W. Eldridge; and brothers-in-law, Orval Edison Sr. and Larry Buck.

A Celebration of Life service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Elliott Chapel, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, followed by a potluck meal in Sterling. The exact location will be provided later.

Linda Kathleen Merritt, 73, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and avid Kansas City Chiefs fan, passed away July 2, 2022, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park. She was born December 18, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Frank Wilbur and Thelma Maria (Owston) Eldridge.Linda graduated from Nickerson High School. She enjoyed crochet, Chiefs football, collecting M&amp;M novelty items, and cheating at a game of marbles.Linda is survived by: her sisters, Maxine Edison, Juanita Buck; brother, Wade Allen D. (Jean) Eldridge; son, Brent Michael Belote; daughter, Stacey Lynn Sedwick; grandchildren, Brooklyn Dawn Belote-Ingram, Colter James and Nisa Keene, Quintin Lee and Rebecca Keene, Leigha Briann Belote, Alexander Aron Parks, Joshua Allen Sedwick, Gaines Michael Sedwick; great-grandchildren, Christian Elizabeth Ingram, Dawson James Keene, Beau Wess Keene, Jameson Ray Wasson, Case Walker Keene, and Laily Faye Boker.She was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, PFC James W. Eldridge; and brothers-in-law, Orval Edison Sr. and Larry Buck.A Celebration of Life service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Elliott Chapel, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, followed by a potluck meal in Sterling. The exact location will be provided later.

Linda Kathleen Merritt  |1949-2022|

Susan J. Smith, 76, died July 5, 2022, at Azria Health, Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born July 8, 1945, in Monett, MO, to Carl and Frances (Burrow) Fricks.

Susan graduated from Joplin High School, Joplin, MO, &nbsp;Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education- social sciences, and Emporia State University with a master’s degree.&nbsp; She was a retired social sciences teacher from Hutchinson High School after twenty-one years in the classroom.&nbsp; Susan was an avid reader, a member of PEO, a dog mom to Nelson, and a very proud, doting grandmother to her five grandchildren. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Hutchinson.

Susan is survived by: son, Tim (Ashley) Smith of McPherson; daughter, Cadi Smith of Hutchinson; five grandchildren: Courtney Smith of Springfield, MO, Amelia and Owen Smith of McPherson, and Mary and Lola Sanchez of Hutchinson; and a brother, Charles Fricks of Salt Lake City, UT.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Carl and Bill.

Memorial service will be 11am Saturday July 9, 2022, at Grace Episcopal Church, 2 Hyde Park Dr, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Doctor Ted Blakley officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at a later date in the Grace Episcopal Memorial Garden columbarium.

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

Family will greet friends from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2022, before the service.

Susan J. Smith, 76, died July 5, 2022, at Azria Health, Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born July 8, 1945, in Monett, MO, to Carl and Frances (Burrow) Fricks.Susan graduated from Joplin High School, Joplin, MO, &nbsp;Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education- social sciences, and Emporia State University with a master’s degree.&nbsp; She was a retired social sciences teacher from Hutchinson High School after twenty-one years in the classroom.&nbsp; Susan was an avid reader, a member of PEO, a dog mom to Nelson, and a very proud, doting grandmother to her five grandchildren. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Hutchinson.Susan is survived by: son, Tim (Ashley) Smith of McPherson; daughter, Cadi Smith of Hutchinson; five grandchildren: Courtney Smith of Springfield, MO, Amelia and Owen Smith of McPherson, and Mary and Lola Sanchez of Hutchinson; and a brother, Charles Fricks of Salt Lake City, UT.She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Carl and Bill.Memorial service will be 11am Saturday July 9, 2022, at Grace Episcopal Church, 2 Hyde Park Dr, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Doctor Ted Blakley officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at a later date in the Grace Episcopal Memorial Garden columbarium.Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Elliott Mortuary.Family will greet friends from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2022, before the service.

Susan J. Smith  |1945-2022|

Dwight Alan Schmidt was welcomed into this world by his parents Peter Schmidt Jr. and Hilda E. Schmidt on May 21, 1956. He was born in Goessel, and brought home to meet his siblings Jolene, Darrel &amp; Janet in their home in Lehigh. The family was blessed with two more children, LaVonne and Julia, in the following years.

Dwight attended Lehigh Grade &amp; Junior High School and Hillsboro High School. He attended the Lehigh Mennonite Church where he was baptized. Currently he was a member of First Mennonite Church of Hillsboro. Growing up in a small town was a wonderful experience for children in those years. We were free to roam the town and play with all the neighbor kids till dark without fear. We all loved to visit our father at the local filling station where he worked and spent many hours there. Dwight remembered helping our father read water meters and replace light bulbs on the town’s streetlights. He remembered having the time of his life running down the halls in Lehigh High School where our father was the custodian, as do the rest of us. He remembered the smell of baking zweibach with mom on Saturdays and working in the garden with the family. He also remembered mother helping the children with their Sunday School lessons every Saturday evening. As a family we spent many hours on the farms of our grandpas and grandmas and playing with cousins on the weekends was a big highlight. Dwight participated in making rubber band boats for races in the stock tank with his brother and cousin and then, of course, plunging in to cool off in the summer heat.

During high school years he played in intramural sports. Word has it that he could make a basket from “pretty far out”. He had a group of friends he hung out with; we aren’t quite sure what kinds of shenanigans they were up to. He also spent time at Henry’s Auto Shop in downtown Lehigh and helped work on cars. It was a hangout place in the evenings and weekends for Lehigh kids. Dwight was a very dedicated and hard worker. He started working at AMPI in Hillsboro when he was 16 years old both before and after school. He would get up early and roar down the road in his white Corvair. He started out loading and unloading freight and rose to the position of manager, doing the ordering of all ingredients for the Baskin Robbins ice cream that was made at that plant. He also ran the store they had on the premises. For Christmas the family always got gifts of “cheese” he purchased from AMPI -- and it sure was tasty! This was all, of course, before computers so he had to keep all manual inventory records. He could still recite phone numbers for the places he called and names of the salespersons he dealt with. He had a very sharp mind and memory. He was one of the last employees to walk out the door when AMPI closed. He also worked on the trailer assembly line at Circle D in Hillsboro for several years. After that he worked for some years at Walmart in McPherson where he was placed in charge of stocking the entire dairy department and he was very well liked there. He was also a faithful volunteer at the Et Cetera shop in Hillsboro. He was a quiet person but one-on-one he was very friendly and cared deeply about people. He had a wonderful dry sense of humor which we all loved and will miss.

Dwight was a good cook and loved to look up recipes and try them out. He would also make up his own. He hunted pheasants and would try various ways of fixing them to eat. He loved nature and would take peaceful drives in the country for pleasure. He had several vehicles over the years that he was quite proud of – a red 1977 T Bird, a 1978 black &amp; gold El Camino (called The Black Knight), a BMW motorcycle and several pickups. He planted flowers and rhubarb in pots outside his door and took good care of them. He put out water and bird seed for the birds and frequently had to chase the squirrels away. He was an avid reader and always had a book beside him. He won the award in his elementary years for “Most Books Read” during the school year. He kept up on all the current news and always seemed to know what was going on before any of us did. He had a love of music and had an extensive collection of record albums and CD’s. He recently got a record player and was listening to his old albums. He loved KU basketball and the Chiefs. He watched most all their games and could tell you exactly how they were doing. He had a coin collection. He loved hats and had “a zillion of them”. When mother was still with us he would visit her in the nursing home in Hillsboro several times a week. His visits cheered her up and made him feel like he was doing what a faithful son would do. 2018 was a hard year as he battled cancer. He was very brave as he faced radiation and chemotherapy. He never complained but remained upbeat. It was during this time that he rediscovered his faith and love for God. He read Scripture and devotionals and many books to learn more and more about living a life to please the Lord. That continued until the end of his life.

2019-2021 were good years for Dwight. He had moved to his apartment on West Grand in Hillsboro and was asked to be on the Board of the Hillsboro Housing Authority which he accepted. He thoroughly enjoyed those meetings, making friends with the executive director as well as the maintenance man. He even helped with little projects in the housing development. He always enjoyed visits with our family and he loved his little apartment and his life there. 2022 again saw the return of cancer. He said that it felt like the movie “Groundhog Day” as he had to return to Tammy Walker Cancer Center in Salina for radiation and chemotherapy. We are so thankful for the kind doctors and nurses who assisted him there. He was once again very brave and never complained. This is a quote from Dwight – “Life on this earth can be very hard at times. But the Lord has plans for each of us. We all have to put our trust in Him.” After sending Dwight the Scripture from Isaiah 41:10 “Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen you; I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” he replied “The Lord’s hand is on my shoulder”. We know that this was the true expression of his faith, as he had given his life to Jesus and was ready to follow the path that was chosen for him. Dwight passed into the presence of our Lord on July 3, 2022 at 2:57 pm “with the Lord’s hand on his shoulder” after an emergency air flight to KU St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.

He is now with our mother, father, sister Janet and nephew Marshal as well as many relatives and friends who have gone on before. We are sad but do not grieve without hope because we know we will see him again in Heaven. We love you, Dwight Alan Schmidt, our dear precious brother, and we will carry on here on earth with the “Lord’s hand on our shoulders” until we meet again. Your dear brother and sisters, Jolene, Darrel, LaVonne and Julia&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dwight Alan Schmidt was welcomed into this world by his parents Peter Schmidt Jr. and Hilda E. Schmidt on May 21, 1956. He was born in Goessel, and brought home to meet his siblings Jolene, Darrel &amp; Janet in their home in Lehigh. The family was blessed with two more children, LaVonne and Julia, in the following years. Dwight attended Lehigh Grade &amp; Junior High School and Hillsboro High School. He attended the Lehigh Mennonite Church where he was baptized. Currently he was a member of First Mennonite Church of Hillsboro. Growing up in a small town was a wonderful experience for children in those years. We were free to roam the town and play with all the neighbor kids till dark without fear. We all loved to visit our father at the local filling station where he worked and spent many hours there. Dwight remembered helping our father read water meters and replace light bulbs on the town’s streetlights. He remembered having the time of his life running down the halls in Lehigh High School where our father was the custodian, as do the rest of us. He remembered the smell of baking zweibach with mom on Saturdays and working in the garden with the family. He also remembered mother helping the children with their Sunday School lessons every Saturday evening. As a family we spent many hours on the farms of our grandpas and grandmas and playing with cousins on the weekends was a big highlight. Dwight participated in making rubber band boats for races in the stock tank with his brother and cousin and then, of course, plunging in to cool off in the summer heat. During high school years he played in intramural sports. Word has it that he could make a basket from “pretty far out”. He had a group of friends he hung out with; we aren’t quite sure what kinds of shenanigans they were up to. He also spent time at Henry’s Auto Shop in downtown Lehigh and helped work on cars. It was a hangout place in the evenings and weekends for Lehigh kids. Dwight was a very dedicated and hard worker. He started working at AMPI in Hillsboro when he was 16 years old both before and after school. He would get up early and roar down the road in his white Corvair. He started out loading and unloading freight and rose to the position of manager, doing the ordering of all ingredients for the Baskin Robbins ice cream that was made at that plant. He also ran the store they had on the premises. For Christmas the family always got gifts of “cheese” he purchased from AMPI -- and it sure was tasty! This was all, of course, before computers so he had to keep all manual inventory records. He could still recite phone numbers for the places he called and names of the salespersons he dealt with. He had a very sharp mind and memory. He was one of the last employees to walk out the door when AMPI closed. He also worked on the trailer assembly line at Circle D in Hillsboro for several years. After that he worked for some years at Walmart in McPherson where he was placed in charge of stocking the entire dairy department and he was very well liked there. He was also a faithful volunteer at the Et Cetera shop in Hillsboro. He was a quiet person but one-on-one he was very friendly and cared deeply about people. He had a wonderful dry sense of humor which we all loved and will miss. Dwight was a good cook and loved to look up recipes and try them out. He would also make up his own. He hunted pheasants and would try various ways of fixing them to eat. He loved nature and would take peaceful drives in the country for pleasure. He had several vehicles over the years that he was quite proud of – a red 1977 T Bird, a 1978 black &amp; gold El Camino (called The Black Knight), a BMW motorcycle and several pickups. He planted flowers and rhubarb in pots outside his door and took good care of them. He put out water and bird seed for the birds and frequently had to chase the squirrels away. He was an avid reader and always had a book beside him. He won the award in his elementary years for “Most Books Read” during the school year. He kept up on all the current news and always seemed to know what was going on before any of us did. He had a love of music and had an extensive collection of record albums and CD’s. He recently got a record player and was listening to his old albums. He loved KU basketball and the Chiefs. He watched most all their games and could tell you exactly how they were doing. He had a coin collection. He loved hats and had “a zillion of them”. When mother was still with us he would visit her in the nursing home in Hillsboro several times a week. His visits cheered her up and made him feel like he was doing what a faithful son would do. 2018 was a hard year as he battled cancer. He was very brave as he faced radiation and chemotherapy. He never complained but remained upbeat. It was during this time that he rediscovered his faith and love for God. He read Scripture and devotionals and many books to learn more and more about living a life to please the Lord. That continued until the end of his life. 2019-2021 were good years for Dwight. He had moved to his apartment on West Grand in Hillsboro and was asked to be on the Board of the Hillsboro Housing Authority which he accepted. He thoroughly enjoyed those meetings, making friends with the executive director as well as the maintenance man. He even helped with little projects in the housing development. He always enjoyed visits with our family and he loved his little apartment and his life there. 2022 again saw the return of cancer. He said that it felt like the movie “Groundhog Day” as he had to return to Tammy Walker Cancer Center in Salina for radiation and chemotherapy. We are so thankful for the kind doctors and nurses who assisted him there. He was once again very brave and never complained. This is a quote from Dwight – “Life on this earth can be very hard at times. But the Lord has plans for each of us. We all have to put our trust in Him.” After sending Dwight the Scripture from Isaiah 41:10 “Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen you; I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” he replied “The Lord’s hand is on my shoulder”. We know that this was the true expression of his faith, as he had given his life to Jesus and was ready to follow the path that was chosen for him. Dwight passed into the presence of our Lord on July 3, 2022 at 2:57 pm “with the Lord’s hand on his shoulder” after an emergency air flight to KU St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. He is now with our mother, father, sister Janet and nephew Marshal as well as many relatives and friends who have gone on before. We are sad but do not grieve without hope because we know we will see him again in Heaven. We love you, Dwight Alan Schmidt, our dear precious brother, and we will carry on here on earth with the “Lord’s hand on our shoulders” until we meet again. Your dear brother and sisters, Jolene, Darrel, LaVonne and Julia&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dwight Alan Schmidt  |1956-2022|

Arlene Ruth Girton passed peacefully from this life the morning of July 5, 2022 after a gradual decline in health.&nbsp;

Arlene was born on June 23 ,1933 to Paul W and Bessie (Mathis) Falen in Dillon, west of Herington.&nbsp; She was the third of five children.&nbsp; Arlene graduated from Herington High School in 1951.&nbsp;

Arlene, like her siblings, helped her Mom in the local Peter Pan Ice Cream shop, which is now Braum’s. It was there that she met the love of her life, Russell.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

They were married December 1, 1951 and celebrated 60 years of marriage before Russell’s death, December 12, 2011.&nbsp; Arlene was a dedicated mother first and foremost.&nbsp; She treasured her four daughters and embraced every moment with them.&nbsp; She especially loved her role as Granny &amp; Great Granny.&nbsp; She knew just how to make each one feel extra special. She was an avid Royals fan and enjoyed bringing all of her grandchildren to Kauffman Stadium any chance she could.&nbsp;

Arlene &amp; Russell owned and operated Russell L.P. Gas in Clyde, KS for over 25 years.&nbsp; They retired from the propane business and eventually found their perfect retirement community in Sun Lakes, AZ.&nbsp; She loved playing golf &amp; entertaining friends and family.&nbsp; Health issues brought Russell &amp; Arlene back to Moundridge, Kansas to live closer to family in 2011.&nbsp; Arlene never met a stranger and enjoyed visiting with the residents at Pine Village.&nbsp; In 2015, she was awarded Volunteer of the Year at Pine Village and in 2016, she was presented the award of Leading Age Volunteer of the Year.&nbsp; She continued to make her daily visits to “her people” until her health deteriorated.&nbsp; One of her favorite activities was putting puzzles together, finishing her last one just a few days before her death.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, daughter Shari Tobyne and siblings Pauline Allen, Lois Miller, Delmar Falen and Joyce Rush.&nbsp; Survivors include three daughters, Vicki (Bruce) Roy,&nbsp;Clyde; Lori (Aaron) Begnoche, Moundridge; and Tina (Alex) Contreras, Trophy Club, TX. Ten grandchildren &amp; 16 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Her life was a living example of one of her favorite Bible verses, Ephesians 4:32 – “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ”.&nbsp;

Cremation is planned with a private family burial service at Ashton Cemetery, Hope.

Arlene Ruth Girton passed peacefully from this life the morning of July 5, 2022 after a gradual decline in health.&nbsp;Arlene was born on June 23 ,1933 to Paul W and Bessie (Mathis) Falen in Dillon, west of Herington.&nbsp; She was the third of five children.&nbsp; Arlene graduated from Herington High School in 1951.&nbsp;Arlene, like her siblings, helped her Mom in the local Peter Pan Ice Cream shop, which is now Braum’s. It was there that she met the love of her life, Russell.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;They were married December 1, 1951 and celebrated 60 years of marriage before Russell’s death, December 12, 2011.&nbsp; Arlene was a dedicated mother first and foremost.&nbsp; She treasured her four daughters and embraced every moment with them.&nbsp; She especially loved her role as Granny &amp; Great Granny.&nbsp; She knew just how to make each one feel extra special. She was an avid Royals fan and enjoyed bringing all of her grandchildren to Kauffman Stadium any chance she could.&nbsp;Arlene &amp; Russell owned and operated Russell L.P. Gas in Clyde, KS for over 25 years.&nbsp; They retired from the propane business and eventually found their perfect retirement community in Sun Lakes, AZ.&nbsp; She loved playing golf &amp; entertaining friends and family.&nbsp; Health issues brought Russell &amp; Arlene back to Moundridge, Kansas to live closer to family in 2011.&nbsp; Arlene never met a stranger and enjoyed visiting with the residents at Pine Village.&nbsp; In 2015, she was awarded Volunteer of the Year at Pine Village and in 2016, she was presented the award of Leading Age Volunteer of the Year.&nbsp; She continued to make her daily visits to “her people” until her health deteriorated.&nbsp; One of her favorite activities was putting puzzles together, finishing her last one just a few days before her death.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, daughter Shari Tobyne and siblings Pauline Allen, Lois Miller, Delmar Falen and Joyce Rush.&nbsp; Survivors include three daughters, Vicki (Bruce) Roy,&nbsp;Clyde; Lori (Aaron) Begnoche, Moundridge; and Tina (Alex) Contreras, Trophy Club, TX. Ten grandchildren &amp; 16 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her life was a living example of one of her favorite Bible verses, Ephesians 4:32 – “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ”.&nbsp;Cremation is planned with a private family burial service at Ashton Cemetery, Hope.

Arlene Ruth Girton  |1933-2022|

Lila Louise (Cook) Emmert, 84, passed away July 3, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village.&nbsp; She was born April 28, 1938, in Lyons, to Clarence Bernard and Alma (Ellis) Cook.

Lila was a 1956 graduate of Lyons High School, Lyons.&nbsp; She attended McPherson College, McPherson, for three years where she met the love of her life, Ed.&nbsp; Lila was a member of Portage Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, Portage, MI.&nbsp; Since moving to Hutchinson, she attended Community Church of the Brethren.

Lila, along with Ed, raised their three daughters in Portage MI.&nbsp; She had a love for sewing that her daughters were the recipients of many of her exceptional sewing projects.&nbsp; Along with everyday clothes, she made prom dresses, costumes for Halloween and school plays, and bridesmaid’s dresses.&nbsp;&nbsp; Lila also had a love for cooking and baking.&nbsp; Home-cooked meals, hosting dinner parties with friends, and holiday meals with family were specialties of hers.&nbsp; Oyster stew for Christmas, lemon ice for holiday meals, cinnamon rolls for the Easter sunrise breakfast at church and, of course, homemade ice cream for visitors were among the favorites.&nbsp; Lila was the ’State of Kansas 4-H Cherry Pie Champion’ in 1955.&nbsp; It is said that she won Ed over with a cherry pie as a thank you for borrowing his car.

On June 10, 1959, Lila married Dale ‘Ed’ Edward Emmert, in McPherson.&nbsp; They shared over 61 year of marriage, prior to his death on August 18, 2020.

She is survived by:&nbsp; her daughters, Teresa (John) Hiemstra of Edmonton Alberta Canada, Annette Emmert of Hutchinson, and Michelle Emmert Bresser of Houston, TX; fourth daughter (according to Ed and Lila), Sharla Powell of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Josiah (Laura) Hiemstra, David (Erin) Hiemstra, Sara Bresser, and Adam Bresser; great-grandsons, Wiley Hiemstra, Andrew Hiemstra, and Tyrion Hiemstra; siblings, John (Jane) Cook of Lyons, Gary (Carol) Cook of Lyons, and Margaret Cook of Wichita, KS; and sister-in-law, Donna Emmert of Perry, IA.

Lila was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents; husband; and brother-in-law, Roger Emmert.

Memorial service for Ed and Lila will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2022, at Community Church of the Brethren, 1600 N. Severance, Hutchinson, with Matt Christian officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2022, at Lyons Municipal Cemetery, Lyons.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2022, with the family present at the church.

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Lila Louise (Cook) Emmert, 84, passed away July 3, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village.&nbsp; She was born April 28, 1938, in Lyons, to Clarence Bernard and Alma (Ellis) Cook.Lila was a 1956 graduate of Lyons High School, Lyons.&nbsp; She attended McPherson College, McPherson, for three years where she met the love of her life, Ed.&nbsp; Lila was a member of Portage Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, Portage, MI.&nbsp; Since moving to Hutchinson, she attended Community Church of the Brethren.Lila, along with Ed, raised their three daughters in Portage MI.&nbsp; She had a love for sewing that her daughters were the recipients of many of her exceptional sewing projects.&nbsp; Along with everyday clothes, she made prom dresses, costumes for Halloween and school plays, and bridesmaid’s dresses.&nbsp;&nbsp; Lila also had a love for cooking and baking.&nbsp; Home-cooked meals, hosting dinner parties with friends, and holiday meals with family were specialties of hers.&nbsp; Oyster stew for Christmas, lemon ice for holiday meals, cinnamon rolls for the Easter sunrise breakfast at church and, of course, homemade ice cream for visitors were among the favorites.&nbsp; Lila was the ’State of Kansas 4-H Cherry Pie Champion’ in 1955.&nbsp; It is said that she won Ed over with a cherry pie as a thank you for borrowing his car.On June 10, 1959, Lila married Dale ‘Ed’ Edward Emmert, in McPherson.&nbsp; They shared over 61 year of marriage, prior to his death on August 18, 2020.She is survived by:&nbsp; her daughters, Teresa (John) Hiemstra of Edmonton Alberta Canada, Annette Emmert of Hutchinson, and Michelle Emmert Bresser of Houston, TX; fourth daughter (according to Ed and Lila), Sharla Powell of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Josiah (Laura) Hiemstra, David (Erin) Hiemstra, Sara Bresser, and Adam Bresser; great-grandsons, Wiley Hiemstra, Andrew Hiemstra, and Tyrion Hiemstra; siblings, John (Jane) Cook of Lyons, Gary (Carol) Cook of Lyons, and Margaret Cook of Wichita, KS; and sister-in-law, Donna Emmert of Perry, IA.Lila was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents; husband; and brother-in-law, Roger Emmert.Memorial service for Ed and Lila will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2022, at Community Church of the Brethren, 1600 N. Severance, Hutchinson, with Matt Christian officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2022, at Lyons Municipal Cemetery, Lyons.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2022, with the family present at the church.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk30MFw-kD4">Click here to view the memorial service.</a>

Lila Louise (Cook) Emmert  |1938-2022|  

Patricia Ann “Pat” Hopengardner, 88, died July 5, 2022, at Hospice House. She was born May 22, 1934, in Hutchinson, to Clarence A. and Questa F. (Smith) Miller.

Pat graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952. She was a co-owner, with her husband Jim, of Central Glass and Window Treatments. Pat was also a real estate agent and worked at the Kansas State Fair supervising the Girl Scout Department and later the outdoor concessions. She volunteered for the Red Cross Blood drives, for Hospice of Reno County, for First Presbyterian Church and she worked the Reno County election sites. Pat was very active, playing softball into her 60’s, running, enjoyed water-skiing, snow skiing, riding motorcycles, and square dancing. She went sky-diving with her husband Jim on his 60th&nbsp;birthday. Pat was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday School.

On June 22, 1952, Pat married James C. “Jim” Hopengardner, in Hutchinson. He died May 10, 2018.

She is survived by: her children, Lynn Harris Kucharo and husband Larry, Mark Hopengardner and wife Kim, all of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Jamie Taylor and husband Straun, Clint Harris and wife Ashleigh; great-grandchildren, Creede Taylor, Carter Harris, and Dahlia Harris.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Betty Wyer.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Sherman. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

Patricia Ann “Pat” Hopengardner, 88, died July 5, 2022, at Hospice House. She was born May 22, 1934, in Hutchinson, to Clarence A. and Questa F. (Smith) Miller.Pat graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952. She was a co-owner, with her husband Jim, of Central Glass and Window Treatments. Pat was also a real estate agent and worked at the Kansas State Fair supervising the Girl Scout Department and later the outdoor concessions. She volunteered for the Red Cross Blood drives, for Hospice of Reno County, for First Presbyterian Church and she worked the Reno County election sites. Pat was very active, playing softball into her 60’s, running, enjoyed water-skiing, snow skiing, riding motorcycles, and square dancing. She went sky-diving with her husband Jim on his 60th&nbsp;birthday. Pat was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday School.On June 22, 1952, Pat married James C. “Jim” Hopengardner, in Hutchinson. He died May 10, 2018.She is survived by: her children, Lynn Harris Kucharo and husband Larry, Mark Hopengardner and wife Kim, all of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Jamie Taylor and husband Straun, Clint Harris and wife Ashleigh; great-grandchildren, Creede Taylor, Carter Harris, and Dahlia Harris.Pat was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Betty Wyer.Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Sherman. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

Patricia Ann “Pat” Hopengardner  |1934-2022|  

Shelby Gaye Mardock, 30, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Pratt Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 15, 1991 in Kingman to Dennis James Heim and Judith Janelle (Stucky) Wing. Shelby married Nickolas Stephen Mardock on May 21, 2011 at Pratt County Lake. They were married for 11 years. Shelby graduated from Skyline High School in 2009. She graduated with her Associates Degree in 2015 and her Bachelors Degree in 2018 both from Barclay College, Haviland. She worked as a 911 Dispatcher in Pratt, Greensburg and Hutchinson, and Jenks, Oklahoma. She was a member of Life Church in Jenks, Oklahoma, Youth For Christ (YFC), Switch (Church Group) and Girl Scouts. She enjoyed attending concerts, listening to and singing music, making her own guitar, hiking, taking care of her chickens and traveling. She absolutely loved being a mother. She is survived by her husband, Nick; sons, Ezra James Mardock and Dmitri Jude Mardock; daughter, Eliza Janelle Mardock all of Pratt; brothers, Nicholas (Shelby) Heim of Pratt, Ty Wing and Matthew Sellers both of Tulsa, Oklahoma; sisters, Amanda Gurr of Pratt, Deborah (Ryan) Farr of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Callie Kuhns of Hutchinson; grandmother, Mary Heim of Hutchinson; aunt, Marajah Spreier of Pratt; uncle, Raymond (Lovelita) Gates of Derby; stepfather, Bobby Wing of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and many other family members. Shelby is preceded in death by her father, Dennis James Heim; mother, Judith Janelle Wing; grandfather, Willis West; and stepmother, Michelle Sellers. Visitation will be Sunday, July 10, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Rd, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 11, 2022 at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt with Tyler Vance presiding. Burial will follow at Hoosier Cemetery, Kingman.

Shelby Gaye Mardock, 30, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Pratt Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 15, 1991 in Kingman to Dennis James Heim and Judith Janelle (Stucky) Wing. Shelby married Nickolas Stephen Mardock on May 21, 2011 at Pratt County Lake. They were married for 11 years. Shelby graduated from Skyline High School in 2009. She graduated with her Associates Degree in 2015 and her Bachelors Degree in 2018 both from Barclay College, Haviland. She worked as a 911 Dispatcher in Pratt, Greensburg and Hutchinson, and Jenks, Oklahoma. She was a member of Life Church in Jenks, Oklahoma, Youth For Christ (YFC), Switch (Church Group) and Girl Scouts. She enjoyed attending concerts, listening to and singing music, making her own guitar, hiking, taking care of her chickens and traveling. She absolutely loved being a mother. She is survived by her husband, Nick; sons, Ezra James Mardock and Dmitri Jude Mardock; daughter, Eliza Janelle Mardock all of Pratt; brothers, Nicholas (Shelby) Heim of Pratt, Ty Wing and Matthew Sellers both of Tulsa, Oklahoma; sisters, Amanda Gurr of Pratt, Deborah (Ryan) Farr of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Callie Kuhns of Hutchinson; grandmother, Mary Heim of Hutchinson; aunt, Marajah Spreier of Pratt; uncle, Raymond (Lovelita) Gates of Derby; stepfather, Bobby Wing of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and many other family members. Shelby is preceded in death by her father, Dennis James Heim; mother, Judith Janelle Wing; grandfather, Willis West; and stepmother, Michelle Sellers. Visitation will be Sunday, July 10, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Rd, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 11, 2022 at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt with Tyler Vance presiding. Burial will follow at Hoosier Cemetery, Kingman.

Shelby Gaye Mardock  |1991-2022|

James D. (Jim) Gaeddert went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 after a short stay in the hospital.&nbsp; Jim was the son of Walter and Harriett (Knowles) Gaeddert, both of whom preceded him in death.&nbsp; He was also preceded in death by brothers Richard (Dick) Gaeddert, Allen Gaeddert and Walter Jr. (stillborn), and his high school sweetheart Karen (Kaufman) Gaeddert.&nbsp; Survivors include Jim and Karen’s four children and their families; Doug (1959), Greg (1961), Brad (1965), and Janelle (1967), all of whom now mourn his passing but will remember his sense of humor, honesty, integrity and generosity along with the unconditional love he had for them.

Jim was born on September 20, 1938 and grew up in Moundridge, KS.&nbsp; Jim was baptized on January 8, 1950 and joined West Zion Mennonite Church. He attended Moundridge Grade School and graduated from Moundridge High School in 1956.&nbsp; Jim and Karen attended Bethel College and were married on June 2, 1957, a year into their college education.&nbsp; They moved to Newton, at this time and joined Bethel College Mennonite Church.&nbsp; With the support of Karen, and after-hours employment to help feed the family, Jim graduated from Bethel College in 1962 with a BS in Economics and Business Administration.

After college, Jim taught business education, drivers education, coached football, basketball and track at Overbrook and Hoisington High Schools.&nbsp; He then worked as bookkeeper for Newell Oil Company before transitioning to Hesston Corporation for the next 25 years. Jim started his career at Hesston as office manager, holding several roles in sales and marketing and ended his career as President and COO while living in West Chicago, IL.&nbsp; During Jim’s tenure with Hesston, he traveled extensively, mostly in North America.&nbsp; Highlights of these years included Hesston sales award trips and Hesston’s sponsorship of the National Finals Rodeo when Jim or Karen’s parents would stay with the children.&nbsp; He (and mom) also found time during these years to coach his kids in sports, founded Jim’s Honda in Newton, served on the Newton School Board and co-owned the GO-Mart in Augusta.

Hesston was sold to AGCO in 1991 but Jim elected to stay with Fiat.&nbsp; Jim’s new responsibilities with Fiat took him to New Holland, PA and a position with Ford New Holland.&nbsp; In 1992, Jim and Karen moved to London where he was named the VP of Commercial Operations (Sales, Marketing and Dealer Management) for New Holland Geotec, a combination of Fiat Ag &amp; Construction equipment and New Holland Ag &amp; construction equipment.&nbsp; While in London, Jim traveled to over thirty different countries, but the travel he and Karen enjoyed the most was visiting their children and grandchildren on trips back to the U.S.&nbsp; Other travel highlights included frequent trips to Japan where he was on the board of New Holland HFT Japan, Inc., a joint venture company owning equipment dealerships, and a couple of special trips with Karen to the Middle East, the Red Negro River in a remote part of Brazil and a memorable South Africa photo safari.

During his career, they lived in North Newton, Overbrook, Hoisington, Newton and Walton, West Chicago and St. Charles, IL, Lancaster, PA, Bella Vista AR, and London, England.&nbsp; They finished their life together in Leawood, where Karen was receiving her cancer treatments, eventually succumbing to the disease and passing away on January 28, 2011.

Jim married Leda Kaufman July 11, 2012 at Rainbow Mennonite Church.&nbsp; Together Jim and Leda would spend nearly 11 years traveling between their homes in Arizona and Kansas.&nbsp; Jim and Leda’s greatest joy were their kids, grandkids and great grandkids.&nbsp; Together Jim and Leda have 23 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.&nbsp; They enjoyed attending sporting events together, and taking in children, grandchildren and great grandchildren activities whenever possible.

Survivors include his wife Leda Kaufman: children, Doug and Lisa Gaeddert of Elkhart, IN, Greg and Terri Gaeddert, Leawood, Brad Gaeddert and Tracy Kruse, Overland Park, and Janelle and Dan Benninghoff of Overland Park; grandchildren, Cheralyn (Jordan) Roseman, Michael (Nada) Gaeddert, Michelle (Nick) Klein, Joel (Crystal) Gaeddert, Aaron (Hannah) Gaeddert, David (Leah) Gaeddert, Luke, Keely, and Mitch Gaeddert, Jessica (Austin) Yeager, Jack (Carley) Benninghoff, Tyler, and Thomas Benninghoff; great grandchildren, Thayer and Maddie Roseman, Collin and Brett Gaeddert, Emmet, Henry, and Eleanor Gaeddert, Brooks Klein, and Banks Benninghoff. Jim is also survived by Leda’s family with whom he had a strong family connection: Brian Kaufman, Warren and Jerri Kaufman, Sondra and Bob Tolle, Lynelle and Russ Stucky, and her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the Bethel College Mennonite Church in North Newton, at 3:00 in the afternoon.&nbsp;

James D. (Jim) Gaeddert went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 after a short stay in the hospital.&nbsp; Jim was the son of Walter and Harriett (Knowles) Gaeddert, both of whom preceded him in death.&nbsp; He was also preceded in death by brothers Richard (Dick) Gaeddert, Allen Gaeddert and Walter Jr. (stillborn), and his high school sweetheart Karen (Kaufman) Gaeddert.&nbsp; Survivors include Jim and Karen’s four children and their families; Doug (1959), Greg (1961), Brad (1965), and Janelle (1967), all of whom now mourn his passing but will remember his sense of humor, honesty, integrity and generosity along with the unconditional love he had for them.Jim was born on September 20, 1938 and grew up in Moundridge, KS.&nbsp; Jim was baptized on January 8, 1950 and joined West Zion Mennonite Church. He attended Moundridge Grade School and graduated from Moundridge High School in 1956.&nbsp; Jim and Karen attended Bethel College and were married on June 2, 1957, a year into their college education.&nbsp; They moved to Newton, at this time and joined Bethel College Mennonite Church.&nbsp; With the support of Karen, and after-hours employment to help feed the family, Jim graduated from Bethel College in 1962 with a BS in Economics and Business Administration.After college, Jim taught business education, drivers education, coached football, basketball and track at Overbrook and Hoisington High Schools.&nbsp; He then worked as bookkeeper for Newell Oil Company before transitioning to Hesston Corporation for the next 25 years. Jim started his career at Hesston as office manager, holding several roles in sales and marketing and ended his career as President and COO while living in West Chicago, IL.&nbsp; During Jim’s tenure with Hesston, he traveled extensively, mostly in North America.&nbsp; Highlights of these years included Hesston sales award trips and Hesston’s sponsorship of the National Finals Rodeo when Jim or Karen’s parents would stay with the children.&nbsp; He (and mom) also found time during these years to coach his kids in sports, founded Jim’s Honda in Newton, served on the Newton School Board and co-owned the GO-Mart in Augusta.Hesston was sold to AGCO in 1991 but Jim elected to stay with Fiat.&nbsp; Jim’s new responsibilities with Fiat took him to New Holland, PA and a position with Ford New Holland.&nbsp; In 1992, Jim and Karen moved to London where he was named the VP of Commercial Operations (Sales, Marketing and Dealer Management) for New Holland Geotec, a combination of Fiat Ag &amp; Construction equipment and New Holland Ag &amp; construction equipment.&nbsp; While in London, Jim traveled to over thirty different countries, but the travel he and Karen enjoyed the most was visiting their children and grandchildren on trips back to the U.S.&nbsp; Other travel highlights included frequent trips to Japan where he was on the board of New Holland HFT Japan, Inc., a joint venture company owning equipment dealerships, and a couple of special trips with Karen to the Middle East, the Red Negro River in a remote part of Brazil and a memorable South Africa photo safari.During his career, they lived in North Newton, Overbrook, Hoisington, Newton and Walton, West Chicago and St. Charles, IL, Lancaster, PA, Bella Vista AR, and London, England.&nbsp; They finished their life together in Leawood, where Karen was receiving her cancer treatments, eventually succumbing to the disease and passing away on January 28, 2011.Jim married Leda Kaufman July 11, 2012 at Rainbow Mennonite Church.&nbsp; Together Jim and Leda would spend nearly 11 years traveling between their homes in Arizona and Kansas.&nbsp; Jim and Leda’s greatest joy were their kids, grandkids and great grandkids.&nbsp; Together Jim and Leda have 23 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.&nbsp; They enjoyed attending sporting events together, and taking in children, grandchildren and great grandchildren activities whenever possible.Survivors include his wife Leda Kaufman: children, Doug and Lisa Gaeddert of Elkhart, IN, Greg and Terri Gaeddert, Leawood, Brad Gaeddert and Tracy Kruse, Overland Park, and Janelle and Dan Benninghoff of Overland Park; grandchildren, Cheralyn (Jordan) Roseman, Michael (Nada) Gaeddert, Michelle (Nick) Klein, Joel (Crystal) Gaeddert, Aaron (Hannah) Gaeddert, David (Leah) Gaeddert, Luke, Keely, and Mitch Gaeddert, Jessica (Austin) Yeager, Jack (Carley) Benninghoff, Tyler, and Thomas Benninghoff; great grandchildren, Thayer and Maddie Roseman, Collin and Brett Gaeddert, Emmet, Henry, and Eleanor Gaeddert, Brooks Klein, and Banks Benninghoff. Jim is also survived by Leda’s family with whom he had a strong family connection: Brian Kaufman, Warren and Jerri Kaufman, Sondra and Bob Tolle, Lynelle and Russ Stucky, and her grandchildren and great grandchildren.The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the Bethel College Mennonite Church in North Newton, at 3:00 in the afternoon.&nbsp;

James D. (Jim) Gaeddert  |1938-2022|

Ron Barney, 71, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 peacefully at home in Valley Center. He was preceded in death by his wives Sarah Barney and Connie Barney. He is survived by one son, Jeremiah (Jackie) Barney, and daughters Susie (Kurt) Schroeder, Sandra Shields and Jessica Baughman; grandchildren “Little Sarah” Weaver, Dakota (Nicole) and Christian Sawyer, and Raegan Barney as well as five great grandchildren. It was his wish that there be no funeral services. He was loved and will be missed.

Ron Barney, 71, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 peacefully at home in Valley Center. He was preceded in death by his wives Sarah Barney and Connie Barney. He is survived by one son, Jeremiah (Jackie) Barney, and daughters Susie (Kurt) Schroeder, Sandra Shields and Jessica Baughman; grandchildren “Little Sarah” Weaver, Dakota (Nicole) and Christian Sawyer, and Raegan Barney as well as five great grandchildren. It was his wish that there be no funeral services. He was loved and will be missed.

Ron Barney  |2022|

Testimony of a Good Man When it came to this man you didn’t have to talk about acts of kindness – he was kindness. Jay was a man who treated others with respect and dignity. He loved his wife Jane for 47 years and was proud of and raised his children Shelley (husband Matt and grandchildren Grace and Jace – Overland Park), and Adam and Aaron (Lyons) to be honest and hard working. He was a private man who didn’t share his sorrows but was there to support others through theirs. He didn’t need the approval of others. He had the approval of his family and his God. His was a life well lived. This life is over. The next life has begun. Love never ends. Love you Jay/dad – your family. Jay is also survived by two sisters, Linda Hammersmith and Lona Werth (Hays). As well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. There will be no public viewing. A private family burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please give your donation directly to a charity of your choice. To the Sterling Literary Club – still “gotta a little somethin’ here.”&nbsp;

Testimony of a Good Man When it came to this man you didn’t have to talk about acts of kindness – he was kindness. Jay was a man who treated others with respect and dignity. He loved his wife Jane for 47 years and was proud of and raised his children Shelley (husband Matt and grandchildren Grace and Jace – Overland Park), and Adam and Aaron (Lyons) to be honest and hard working. He was a private man who didn’t share his sorrows but was there to support others through theirs. He didn’t need the approval of others. He had the approval of his family and his God. His was a life well lived. This life is over. The next life has begun. Love never ends. Love you Jay/dad – your family. Jay is also survived by two sisters, Linda Hammersmith and Lona Werth (Hays). As well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. There will be no public viewing. A private family burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please give your donation directly to a charity of your choice. To the Sterling Literary Club – still “gotta a little somethin’ here.”&nbsp;

Jay Ray Hrabik  |1947-2022|

Ronald D. “Dale” Whetstone, 76, of Lindsborg passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Lindsborg Community Hospital.  Dale was born February 27, 1946 in Stafford, to the late Clyde Chester and the late Zeela Audrey (Hall) Whetstone. 

 

He married Kristine Swenson on August 10, 1968 at Messiah Lutheran Church, Lindsborg.  Dale was a United States Army veteran and fought in the Vietnam War.  He worked as an aftermarket auto parts salesman.  Dale was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the American Legion, and the VFW.


He is survived by his wife: Kristine, of the home; daughters: Alisa Jones of Lindsborg, and Rachel Whetstone (Mechelle Martinez) of Manhattan; sister: Carol Reed of McPherson; brother: Larry "Dean" Whetstone of Wichita; grandchildren: Emily Jones and Trevor Jones; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Dale is preceded in death by his parents and his sister: Dorothy Davis.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 9 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 224 S. Main St., Lindsborg, with Pastor Dallas Peterson officiating. Private family inurnment will be held at Elmwood Cemetery.&nbsp;

Ronald D. “Dale” Whetstone, 76, of Lindsborg passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Lindsborg Community Hospital. Dale was born February 27, 1946 in Stafford, to the late Clyde Chester and the late Zeela Audrey (Hall) Whetstone. 

He married Kristine Swenson on August 10, 1968 at Messiah Lutheran Church, Lindsborg. Dale was a United States Army veteran and fought in the Vietnam War. He worked as an aftermarket auto parts salesman. Dale was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the American Legion, and the VFW.

He is survived by his wife: Kristine, of the home; daughters: Alisa Jones of Lindsborg, and Rachel Whetstone (Mechelle Martinez) of Manhattan; sister: Carol Reed of McPherson; brother: Larry "Dean" Whetstone of Wichita; grandchildren: Emily Jones and Trevor Jones; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Dale is preceded in death by his parents and his sister: Dorothy Davis.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 9 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 224 S. Main St., Lindsborg, with Pastor Dallas Peterson officiating. Private family inurnment will be held at Elmwood Cemetery.&nbsp;

Ronald D. “Dale” Whetstone  |1946-2022|

Marshal Craig Funk, 43, of Redmond,
Washington and formerly of McPherson, passed away on Saturday, June 11,
2022, at his home.&nbsp; 

Marshal was born September 13, 1978, to
Willard R. and Janet I. (Schmidt) Funk in McPherson.&nbsp; He attended
Sonshine Preschool, Lincoln Elementary School, McPherson Middle School and
McPherson High School.&nbsp; Marshal enjoyed school and learning.&nbsp; 

A friend and neighbor, Shawn Hein, was a
big part of Marshal’s childhood.&nbsp; It was almost as if they were
twins.&nbsp; Where one was, the other was never far away.&nbsp; Marshal enjoyed
school and the relationships he had with his teachers.&nbsp; At an early age,
Marshal developed an interest in space exploration and meteorology.&nbsp; Many
hours were spent at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson.&nbsp; He knew the mission of
every space flight and what it involved.&nbsp; He was also interested in
observing weather.&nbsp; Initially he was terrified of storms and severe
weather.&nbsp; Needless to say, the weather channel was on almost constantly,
especially on days when there were weather alerts.&nbsp; When tornado sirens
went off, we usually went to the neighbor’s basement for shelter.&nbsp; On one
of those days, his dad noticed his backpack was moving and squirming.&nbsp;
Marshal had packed four kittens in there to take to the neighbor’s
basement.&nbsp;&nbsp; Eventually after learning what causes severe weather, he
became more rational and even wanted to go out and chase storms.

Marshal attended First Baptist Church
regularly with his family.&nbsp; In 1988, he was baptized after professing his
faith in Christ.&nbsp; Marshal would look forward to spending time with family
and friends.&nbsp; At family reunions, he enjoyed sharing his jokes and
puns.&nbsp; Marshal also enjoyed vacations with his family, especially time in
the mountains of Colorado.

Marshal played trombone in the Middle
School Band and Jazz Band.&nbsp; This carried over to the High School Marching
Band, Pep Band and Jazz Band.&nbsp; Marshal enjoyed reading, and read many
books from a wide range of genres.&nbsp; Early in high school, Marshal was hired
at the local Dairy Queen where he developed a good work ethic.

Marshal graduated from high school in 1997
and went on to Kansas State University where he participated in Marching Band
his freshman year.&nbsp; He worked as an assistant for two years at Goodnow
Residence Hall.&nbsp; He graduated in 2002 with a degree in History and a minor
in Computer Science.

After graduating from college, Marshal
packed up his car and moved to Seattle, Washington, where he had a job waiting
for him through his friend, Daniel Horn.&nbsp; He worked at various software
companies, including Marchex, White Pages, Amazon and others, ending up at the
University of Washington.&nbsp; Marshal enjoyed cooking and was happy to give
his advice on cooking procedures to those of us less able. In an uncharacteristic
move, Marshal became a dedicated Seattle Seahawks fan for several years when he
had access to season tickets through his apartment manager.&nbsp; In 2014 when
the Seahawks won a Super Bowl, it was time to move on.&nbsp; 

We always looked forward to Marshal being
home at Christmas and catching up on life’s events.&nbsp; Marshal had a quiet
and reserved personality, but he was a positive influence in the lives of
people he knew and worked with.&nbsp; Marshal will be greatly missed.

Marshal is survived by his father, Willard
Funk (Mary) of McPherson; step-brothers, Ryan Shaw (Jordan) and family of
Cheney, and Connor Shaw of Kansas City; and several aunts, uncles and
cousins.&nbsp; 

A special thanks to Roger and Karen Horn,
Daniel and Ashley Horn, and their families for including Marshal in their
holiday family celebrations and dinners.

He was preceded in death by his mother,
Janet Funk, and his grandparents, Peter Jr. and Hilda Schmidt and Roy and Mary
Ann Funk.

A memorial service will be held July 17th
at 2:00 p.m. at the McPherson Community Building, 122 E Marlin, McPherson.

Marshal Craig Funk, 43, of Redmond,
Washington and formerly of McPherson, passed away on Saturday, June 11,
2022, at his home.&nbsp; Marshal was born September 13, 1978, to
Willard R. and Janet I. (Schmidt) Funk in McPherson.&nbsp; He attended
Sonshine Preschool, Lincoln Elementary School, McPherson Middle School and
McPherson High School.&nbsp; Marshal enjoyed school and learning.&nbsp; A friend and neighbor, Shawn Hein, was a
big part of Marshal’s childhood.&nbsp; It was almost as if they were
twins.&nbsp; Where one was, the other was never far away.&nbsp; Marshal enjoyed
school and the relationships he had with his teachers.&nbsp; At an early age,
Marshal developed an interest in space exploration and meteorology.&nbsp; Many
hours were spent at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson.&nbsp; He knew the mission of
every space flight and what it involved.&nbsp; He was also interested in
observing weather.&nbsp; Initially he was terrified of storms and severe
weather.&nbsp; Needless to say, the weather channel was on almost constantly,
especially on days when there were weather alerts.&nbsp; When tornado sirens
went off, we usually went to the neighbor’s basement for shelter.&nbsp; On one
of those days, his dad noticed his backpack was moving and squirming.&nbsp;
Marshal had packed four kittens in there to take to the neighbor’s
basement.&nbsp;&nbsp; Eventually after learning what causes severe weather, he
became more rational and even wanted to go out and chase storms.Marshal attended First Baptist Church
regularly with his family.&nbsp; In 1988, he was baptized after professing his
faith in Christ.&nbsp; Marshal would look forward to spending time with family
and friends.&nbsp; At family reunions, he enjoyed sharing his jokes and
puns.&nbsp; Marshal also enjoyed vacations with his family, especially time in
the mountains of Colorado.Marshal played trombone in the Middle
School Band and Jazz Band.&nbsp; This carried over to the High School Marching
Band, Pep Band and Jazz Band.&nbsp; Marshal enjoyed reading, and read many
books from a wide range of genres.&nbsp; Early in high school, Marshal was hired
at the local Dairy Queen where he developed a good work ethic.Marshal graduated from high school in 1997
and went on to Kansas State University where he participated in Marching Band
his freshman year.&nbsp; He worked as an assistant for two years at Goodnow
Residence Hall.&nbsp; He graduated in 2002 with a degree in History and a minor
in Computer Science.After graduating from college, Marshal
packed up his car and moved to Seattle, Washington, where he had a job waiting
for him through his friend, Daniel Horn.&nbsp; He worked at various software
companies, including Marchex, White Pages, Amazon and others, ending up at the
University of Washington.&nbsp; Marshal enjoyed cooking and was happy to give
his advice on cooking procedures to those of us less able. In an uncharacteristic
move, Marshal became a dedicated Seattle Seahawks fan for several years when he
had access to season tickets through his apartment manager.&nbsp; In 2014 when
the Seahawks won a Super Bowl, it was time to move on.&nbsp; We always looked forward to Marshal being
home at Christmas and catching up on life’s events.&nbsp; Marshal had a quiet
and reserved personality, but he was a positive influence in the lives of
people he knew and worked with.&nbsp; Marshal will be greatly missed.Marshal is survived by his father, Willard
Funk (Mary) of McPherson; step-brothers, Ryan Shaw (Jordan) and family of
Cheney, and Connor Shaw of Kansas City; and several aunts, uncles and
cousins.&nbsp; A special thanks to Roger and Karen Horn,
Daniel and Ashley Horn, and their families for including Marshal in their
holiday family celebrations and dinners.He was preceded in death by his mother,
Janet Funk, and his grandparents, Peter Jr. and Hilda Schmidt and Roy and Mary
Ann Funk.A memorial service will be held July 17th
at 2:00 p.m. at the McPherson Community Building, 122 E Marlin, McPherson.

Marshal Craig Funk  |1978-2022|

Jill Renae Horton, 54, passed away suddenly, but peacefully in her sleep, on July 2, 2022, in Mount Zion, IL.&nbsp; She was so loving and the best mother a child could ever ask for.&nbsp; Jill was selfless; always putting her family first.&nbsp; She enjoyed her many phone calls with her mother and with her kids to say ‘Hi’ and ‘I love you’.&nbsp; Jill enjoyed doing puzzles, watching cooking shows, spending time with her family, and babysitting her grand-pets.&nbsp; She was an expert at creating delicious meals for her family and her cookies and baked treats were nothing short of addictive sweetness.&nbsp; Jill especially loved Christmas time and all the joy of gift giving and spending hours laughing and telling stories.&nbsp; Her beauty was unforgettable, her laugh was contagious, and her smile would light up the darkest room.

Jill was born August 22, 1967, in Great Bend, to Edwin E. and Aileen (Meyeres) Reichuber.

She was a 1985 graduate of Buhler High School, Buhler.

On June 4, 1993, she married Scott Alan Horton, at Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson.&nbsp; They shared over 29 years of marriage with Jill giving birth to Andrew James on March 20, 1996, and to Allison Renae on June 14, 1999.

Jill is survived by: her husband, Scott Horton of Mount Zion, IL; children, Andrew (fiancée, Polet Horsley) Horton of Terre Haute, IN, and Allison (fiancé, John Pirelli) Horton of Morton, IL; parents, Edwin and Aileen Reichuber of Hutchinson; siblings, Karen (Steve Roth) Salke of Columbus, OH, and Kevin (Heather) Reichuber of Hutchinson; sister-in-law, Jen Reichuber of Carlsbad, CA; numerous nieces and nephews; and one great-nephew.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Jeff Reichuber.

Parish rosary will be 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Church of the Holy Cross, 2631 Independence Road, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2022, at the church, with Father Aaron Spexarth officiating both services.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary.

Jill Renae Horton, 54, passed away suddenly, but peacefully in her sleep, on July 2, 2022, in Mount Zion, IL.&nbsp; She was so loving and the best mother a child could ever ask for.&nbsp; Jill was selfless; always putting her family first.&nbsp; She enjoyed her many phone calls with her mother and with her kids to say ‘Hi’ and ‘I love you’.&nbsp; Jill enjoyed doing puzzles, watching cooking shows, spending time with her family, and babysitting her grand-pets.&nbsp; She was an expert at creating delicious meals for her family and her cookies and baked treats were nothing short of addictive sweetness.&nbsp; Jill especially loved Christmas time and all the joy of gift giving and spending hours laughing and telling stories.&nbsp; Her beauty was unforgettable, her laugh was contagious, and her smile would light up the darkest room.Jill was born August 22, 1967, in Great Bend, to Edwin E. and Aileen (Meyeres) Reichuber.She was a 1985 graduate of Buhler High School, Buhler.On June 4, 1993, she married Scott Alan Horton, at Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson.&nbsp; They shared over 29 years of marriage with Jill giving birth to Andrew James on March 20, 1996, and to Allison Renae on June 14, 1999.Jill is survived by: her husband, Scott Horton of Mount Zion, IL; children, Andrew (fiancée, Polet Horsley) Horton of Terre Haute, IN, and Allison (fiancé, John Pirelli) Horton of Morton, IL; parents, Edwin and Aileen Reichuber of Hutchinson; siblings, Karen (Steve Roth) Salke of Columbus, OH, and Kevin (Heather) Reichuber of Hutchinson; sister-in-law, Jen Reichuber of Carlsbad, CA; numerous nieces and nephews; and one great-nephew.She was preceded in death by a brother, Jeff Reichuber.Parish rosary will be 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Church of the Holy Cross, 2631 Independence Road, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2022, at the church, with Father Aaron Spexarth officiating both services.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary.

Jill Renae Horton  |1967-2022|

Shirley Kay Bell was born on November 25, 1935 at the Methodist Church Parsonage in Cedar Bluffs.&nbsp; Her parents were James R’Leigh Bell and Lucille Lydia Nemeth Bell.&nbsp; Shirley graduated Herington High School in 1953.&nbsp; Her dream was to become a hairdresser.&nbsp; In high school Shirley had good grades.&nbsp; She was a baton twirler and drum majorette with the band.&nbsp; Shirley worked babysitting, at the Frigid Queen, and as a nurse’s aide.&nbsp; Shirley has lived in Cedar Bluffs, Oberlin, Norton, Hays, Manhattan, Wichita, and Herington.&nbsp; She has also lived in Kentucky, Tennessee, California, and Missouri.

Shirley graduated from Venus Cosmetology School in Wichita in 1954.&nbsp; She then married Donald Herpich on December 13, 1954.&nbsp; Don served in the Army, and they lived in different places during that time.&nbsp; Tom was born at Ft. Ord, Ca, and Kerry at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. &nbsp;After discharge the couple lived on a farm in rural Herington.&nbsp; Gene, Scott, and Lori arrived and completed their family.&nbsp; Shirley was very happy raising her family on the farm.&nbsp; Many good times were had working together as a family.&nbsp; Church was very important to Shirley.&nbsp; She and the children were baptized together at the First Christian Church.&nbsp; Shirley realized her dream of being a cosmetologist.&nbsp; She had her beauty shop in 5 different locations.&nbsp; She had many happy clients and worked for nearly 40 years.&nbsp; A favorite memory of Shirley’s was winning a red Ford Pinto car at a cosmetology convention in Wichita.

Shirley and Lester Harmon were married on September 29, 1983 at the Christian Church in Herington.&nbsp; Lester worked as a railroader and Shirley worked in her beauty shop.&nbsp; Shirley and Lester kept very busy with their family.&nbsp; Shirley was very talented at cooking, baking, sewing, home decorating, painting, and gardening.&nbsp; Her cream pies were a special favorite of her family.

They took many memorable vacations and visited family, including Shirley’s brothers, James and Ken in California. &nbsp;Shirley has visited Washington D.C. and had taken some RV trips to Texas and Mexico.

Shirley and Lester have been very blessed with 8 children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.&nbsp; Shirley has spent lots of time enjoying her family and friends.&nbsp; Her loving family includes, Lester Harmon of Topeka; Tom Herpich (Connie) of Burdick; Kerry Swinney (Ken) of Derby; Gene Herpich, deceased (Alfrieda) of Burdick, Scott Herpich (Kathy) of Herington; Lori Hughes (Art) of Wichita; brothers James Bell (Susan) of Santa Monica, CA; Kenneth Bell of Herington.&nbsp; Stepchildren, Rick Harmon (Connie) of Basehor; Lesli Girard (Tim) of Topeka; and Kim Nikoliasen (Kerry) of St Louis, MO. &nbsp;

Shirley passed away on July 2, 2022 at Brookdale Senior Living, Derby.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her son, Gene, and her parents. &nbsp;Family and friends will gather to remember Shirley on Saturday, July 9th&nbsp;at 10 am at the First Christian Church, Herington.&nbsp; Funeral will follow at 11 am led by Pastor Shawn Baird.&nbsp; She will be laid to rest in Sunset Hill Cemetery following the service.&nbsp; Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley Kay Bell was born on November 25, 1935 at the Methodist Church Parsonage in Cedar Bluffs.&nbsp; Her parents were James R’Leigh Bell and Lucille Lydia Nemeth Bell.&nbsp; Shirley graduated Herington High School in 1953.&nbsp; Her dream was to become a hairdresser.&nbsp; In high school Shirley had good grades.&nbsp; She was a baton twirler and drum majorette with the band.&nbsp; Shirley worked babysitting, at the Frigid Queen, and as a nurse’s aide.&nbsp; Shirley has lived in Cedar Bluffs, Oberlin, Norton, Hays, Manhattan, Wichita, and Herington.&nbsp; She has also lived in Kentucky, Tennessee, California, and Missouri.Shirley graduated from Venus Cosmetology School in Wichita in 1954.&nbsp; She then married Donald Herpich on December 13, 1954.&nbsp; Don served in the Army, and they lived in different places during that time.&nbsp; Tom was born at Ft. Ord, Ca, and Kerry at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. &nbsp;After discharge the couple lived on a farm in rural Herington.&nbsp; Gene, Scott, and Lori arrived and completed their family.&nbsp; Shirley was very happy raising her family on the farm.&nbsp; Many good times were had working together as a family.&nbsp; Church was very important to Shirley.&nbsp; She and the children were baptized together at the First Christian Church.&nbsp; Shirley realized her dream of being a cosmetologist.&nbsp; She had her beauty shop in 5 different locations.&nbsp; She had many happy clients and worked for nearly 40 years.&nbsp; A favorite memory of Shirley’s was winning a red Ford Pinto car at a cosmetology convention in Wichita.Shirley and Lester Harmon were married on September 29, 1983 at the Christian Church in Herington.&nbsp; Lester worked as a railroader and Shirley worked in her beauty shop.&nbsp; Shirley and Lester kept very busy with their family.&nbsp; Shirley was very talented at cooking, baking, sewing, home decorating, painting, and gardening.&nbsp; Her cream pies were a special favorite of her family.They took many memorable vacations and visited family, including Shirley’s brothers, James and Ken in California. &nbsp;Shirley has visited Washington D.C. and had taken some RV trips to Texas and Mexico.Shirley and Lester have been very blessed with 8 children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.&nbsp; Shirley has spent lots of time enjoying her family and friends.&nbsp; Her loving family includes, Lester Harmon of Topeka; Tom Herpich (Connie) of Burdick; Kerry Swinney (Ken) of Derby; Gene Herpich, deceased (Alfrieda) of Burdick, Scott Herpich (Kathy) of Herington; Lori Hughes (Art) of Wichita; brothers James Bell (Susan) of Santa Monica, CA; Kenneth Bell of Herington.&nbsp; Stepchildren, Rick Harmon (Connie) of Basehor; Lesli Girard (Tim) of Topeka; and Kim Nikoliasen (Kerry) of St Louis, MO. &nbsp;Shirley passed away on July 2, 2022 at Brookdale Senior Living, Derby.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her son, Gene, and her parents. &nbsp;Family and friends will gather to remember Shirley on Saturday, July 9th&nbsp;at 10 am at the First Christian Church, Herington.&nbsp; Funeral will follow at 11 am led by Pastor Shawn Baird.&nbsp; She will be laid to rest in Sunset Hill Cemetery following the service.&nbsp; Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley Kay Bell  |1935-2022|

Danny’s life began on November 22, 1949, in Newton. He was the son of Don and Betty R. (Thomas) Whiteside. 

Danny was a 1967 graduate of Remington High School. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam war. Danny was united in marriage to the former Jo Brenner on July 7, 1975, in Marion. He worked for over 30 years as a rural mail carrier. Dan was friendly and outgoing, which is why so many friends enjoyed casual time with him in his garage. He was a jokester and loved pulling pranks. Danny enjoyed coyote and bird hunting as well. He was very good at spoiling his grandchildren and he loved spending time with all of his family. 

Danny is survived by his wife of 46 years Jo Whiteside of Potwin; his mother Betty R. Whiteside of Potwin; children Brandi (Chris Smith) Garrison of El Dorado, Chris (Mary) Oberst of Potwin and Scott Oberst of Potwin; grandchildren Devan (Mallory) Poffinbarger, Caden Garrison, Jaxon Oberst, Brody Oberst, and Gracee Oberst. 

Danny passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday July 2, 2022, at his home. He is preceded in death by his father Don. Danny’s family will gather with friends on Tuesday July 5, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater. 

His funeral service will be held on Wednesday July 6, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Potwin Christian Church. Danny will be laid to rest in McGill Cemetery, Potwin in a private family service.&nbsp;

Danny’s life began on November 22, 1949, in Newton. He was the son of Don and Betty R. (Thomas) Whiteside. Danny was a 1967 graduate of Remington High School. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam war. Danny was united in marriage to the former Jo Brenner on July 7, 1975, in Marion. He worked for over 30 years as a rural mail carrier. Dan was friendly and outgoing, which is why so many friends enjoyed casual time with him in his garage. He was a jokester and loved pulling pranks. Danny enjoyed coyote and bird hunting as well. He was very good at spoiling his grandchildren and he loved spending time with all of his family. Danny is survived by his wife of 46 years Jo Whiteside of Potwin; his mother Betty R. Whiteside of Potwin; children Brandi (Chris Smith) Garrison of El Dorado, Chris (Mary) Oberst of Potwin and Scott Oberst of Potwin; grandchildren Devan (Mallory) Poffinbarger, Caden Garrison, Jaxon Oberst, Brody Oberst, and Gracee Oberst. Danny passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday July 2, 2022, at his home. He is preceded in death by his father Don. Danny’s family will gather with friends on Tuesday July 5, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday July 6, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Potwin Christian Church. Danny will be laid to rest in McGill Cemetery, Potwin in a private family service.&nbsp;

Daniel Earl Whiteside  |1949-2022|

Delores Ann Funk, 76, passed away July 3, 2022 at Kidron Bethel in North Newton. She was born September 24, 1945 in Hutchinson to Otto and Linda (Martens) Schmidt. 

She married Gordon Funk August 16, 1966 at Inman. Survivors include: husband, Gordon Funk of Wichita; son, Jonathan (Dianna) Funk of Hesston; daughters, Jenel (Randy) Edwards of Wichita, Melisa (Brain) Cooper of McPherson; brothers, Leon Schmidt of North Newton, LeRoy Schmidt of McPherson; sister, Velda Braun of Seattle, Washington; 7 grandchildren. 

Celebration of Life 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church rural Inman.&nbsp;

Delores Ann Funk, 76, passed away July 3, 2022 at Kidron Bethel in North Newton. She was born September 24, 1945 in Hutchinson to Otto and Linda (Martens) Schmidt. She married Gordon Funk August 16, 1966 at Inman. Survivors include: husband, Gordon Funk of Wichita; son, Jonathan (Dianna) Funk of Hesston; daughters, Jenel (Randy) Edwards of Wichita, Melisa (Brain) Cooper of McPherson; brothers, Leon Schmidt of North Newton, LeRoy Schmidt of McPherson; sister, Velda Braun of Seattle, Washington; 7 grandchildren. Celebration of Life 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church rural Inman.&nbsp;

Delores Ann Funk  |1945-2022|

Roberto Mata
Velazquez, 82, of Salina, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2022,
at his residence in Salina.&nbsp; Before retirement, he worked in the bakery
for Tony’s Pizza, Salina.

Roberto was born
in Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico, the son of Maximiliano Velazquez and Blasa
Mata.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Nancy “Ann” Scott.

He is survived by
his wife, Ann, and sons, Jon Velasquez (Trish) and Steven Velasquez (Abby), all
of Salina, and many extended family and friends.

A graveside
service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Culver Union
Cemetery, Tescott, with Chaplain Eric Anderson officiating.

Roberto Mata
Velazquez, 82, of Salina, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2022,
at his residence in Salina.&nbsp; Before retirement, he worked in the bakery
for Tony’s Pizza, Salina.Roberto was born
in Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico, the son of Maximiliano Velazquez and Blasa
Mata.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Nancy “Ann” Scott.He is survived by
his wife, Ann, and sons, Jon Velasquez (Trish) and Steven Velasquez (Abby), all
of Salina, and many extended family and friends.A graveside
service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Culver Union
Cemetery, Tescott, with Chaplain Eric Anderson officiating.

Roberto Mata Velazquez  |2022| 

Jo Ann Knop Schepmann, 91, passed away July 1, 2022, at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital, Medicine Lodge, Kansas. She was born June 15, 1931, at their farm home in rural Pratt, the only child of Edward Charles Knop and Ruby Alma (Voight) Knop. Jo Ann was baptized at their family home on July 20, 1931, as a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She confirmed her Christian faith on April 2, 1944, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preston (Natrona). Jo Ann graduated from Preston High School in 1949 and then attended St. John’s College, Winfield. She graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in 1951 with a dual major in teacher training and church parish work. She taught kindergarten and was a youth counselor and parish worker at Zion Lutheran in Hinsdale, Illinois, and then taught second grade at Holy Cross Lutheran School, Fort Wayne, Indiana. On November 28, 1953, she married Nathan Frederick Schepmann at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preston (Natrona). He preceded her in death on December 26, 2019. They were married for 66 years. Jo Ann was a homemaker, bookkeeper, and Schepmann Farms partner. She and Nathan raised cattle and laying hens, grain crops, and sold Pioneer Hi-Bred Seeds. She was a substitute teacher at St. Paul Lutheran School. She was a community leader for the Preston 4-H Club and worked part time at the Pratt County Treasurer’s Office. Jo Ann was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School and Midweek school and served as a volunteer church secretary for more than fifteen years. She was a 68-year member of the Bethany Guild/Ladies Aid/Lutheran Woman’s Missionary League and served in all offices. She and Nathan were founding members of the Children's Christian Concern Society (now known as LeadaChild), and she served as the volunteer financial secretary. Through the LWML Mission of Love, Jo Ann worked with others to complete quilts to donate to those in need through Lutheran World Relief, Orphan Grain Train, and other local organizations. She is survived by two daughters: Brenda Piester and husband, Ronald, of Coats, and Carla Boyd and husband, Calvin, of Medicine Lodge; one son, Warren Schepmann and wife, Lori, of Preston, and Westcliffe, Colorado; five grandchildren: Austin (Misty) Piester, Andrew (Megan) Piester, Christopher (Chelsea) Boyd, Sara Schepmann, and Katie Schepmann; and 11 great-grandchildren: Jackson, Lincoln, Truman, and Hayes Piester; Kylee, Addelyn, Makenna, Carter, and Logan Piester; and Charlotte and Catherine Boyd. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandson Ryan Schepmann. Visitation will be Friday, July 8, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6-8 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt, Kansas. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 9, 2022 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preston (Natrona), with the Reverend Michael Schotte presiding. Burial will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Jo Ann Knop Schepmann, 91, passed away July 1, 2022, at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital, Medicine Lodge, Kansas. She was born June 15, 1931, at their farm home in rural Pratt, the only child of Edward Charles Knop and Ruby Alma (Voight) Knop. Jo Ann was baptized at their family home on July 20, 1931, as a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She confirmed her Christian faith on April 2, 1944, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preston (Natrona). Jo Ann graduated from Preston High School in 1949 and then attended St. John’s College, Winfield. She graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in 1951 with a dual major in teacher training and church parish work. She taught kindergarten and was a youth counselor and parish worker at Zion Lutheran in Hinsdale, Illinois, and then taught second grade at Holy Cross Lutheran School, Fort Wayne, Indiana. On November 28, 1953, she married Nathan Frederick Schepmann at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preston (Natrona). He preceded her in death on December 26, 2019. They were married for 66 years. Jo Ann was a homemaker, bookkeeper, and Schepmann Farms partner. She and Nathan raised cattle and laying hens, grain crops, and sold Pioneer Hi-Bred Seeds. She was a substitute teacher at St. Paul Lutheran School. She was a community leader for the Preston 4-H Club and worked part time at the Pratt County Treasurer’s Office. Jo Ann was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School and Midweek school and served as a volunteer church secretary for more than fifteen years. She was a 68-year member of the Bethany Guild/Ladies Aid/Lutheran Woman’s Missionary League and served in all offices. She and Nathan were founding members of the Children's Christian Concern Society (now known as LeadaChild), and she served as the volunteer financial secretary. Through the LWML Mission of Love, Jo Ann worked with others to complete quilts to donate to those in need through Lutheran World Relief, Orphan Grain Train, and other local organizations. She is survived by two daughters: Brenda Piester and husband, Ronald, of Coats, and Carla Boyd and husband, Calvin, of Medicine Lodge; one son, Warren Schepmann and wife, Lori, of Preston, and Westcliffe, Colorado; five grandchildren: Austin (Misty) Piester, Andrew (Megan) Piester, Christopher (Chelsea) Boyd, Sara Schepmann, and Katie Schepmann; and 11 great-grandchildren: Jackson, Lincoln, Truman, and Hayes Piester; Kylee, Addelyn, Makenna, Carter, and Logan Piester; and Charlotte and Catherine Boyd. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandson Ryan Schepmann. Visitation will be Friday, July 8, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6-8 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt, Kansas. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 9, 2022 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preston (Natrona), with the Reverend Michael Schotte presiding. Burial will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Jo Ann Knop Schepmann  |1931-2022|

Steven W Kelly, 63, passed away on July 1, 2022 in Wichita, Kansas.

He was born in Wichita to Fred and Deborah (Spencer) Kelly. A lifelong resident of Wichita, he graduated from Heights High School in 1977. He was a Delivery Quality Inspector at Textron Aviation and retired in 2018 after 41 years of service to the aviation industry.

He enjoyed fishing, camping, admiring his grandchildren, and most loved spending time with his grown sons. He passionately cared for his adopted bluebirds and dachshunds.

Steve is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jane (Hohn); sons Ryan, Jason (Emilee), and Kevin (Samantha); grandchildren Lela (10), Ethan (9), Henry (9), Noah (8), Owen (6) and Vivian (3); mother Deborah; brother Mike (Stephanie), sister Kathy (Richard) Owens; and five nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service will be held at 10 am on Friday, July 8, 2022 at Valley Center Memorial Cemetery, Valley Center, Kansas.

Steven W Kelly, 63, passed away on July 1, 2022 in Wichita, Kansas.He was born in Wichita to Fred and Deborah (Spencer) Kelly. A lifelong resident of Wichita, he graduated from Heights High School in 1977. He was a Delivery Quality Inspector at Textron Aviation and retired in 2018 after 41 years of service to the aviation industry.He enjoyed fishing, camping, admiring his grandchildren, and most loved spending time with his grown sons. He passionately cared for his adopted bluebirds and dachshunds.Steve is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jane (Hohn); sons Ryan, Jason (Emilee), and Kevin (Samantha); grandchildren Lela (10), Ethan (9), Henry (9), Noah (8), Owen (6) and Vivian (3); mother Deborah; brother Mike (Stephanie), sister Kathy (Richard) Owens; and five nieces and nephews.Graveside Service will be held at 10 am on Friday, July 8, 2022 at Valley Center Memorial Cemetery, Valley Center, Kansas.

Steven W Kelly  |2022|

Jack J. Meyers, 87, died July 2, 2022 at the Hilltop Manor, Cunningham.

He was born Feb. 8, 1935, at Cunningham the son of August E. and Frances Vierthaler Meyers.&nbsp; A resident of the Cunningham community most of his life, he was the Past President and Chairman of the Board of the First National Bank of Cunningham.

Jack served the City of Cunningham as City Clerk, council member, and Mayor over a 50 year period.&nbsp; He was a 66 year Charter member of the Cunningham Lions Club and the last living such member.&nbsp; He was very active in civic life and held positions far too numerous to mention, but among his many mostly volunteer positions, he was a member of the Cunningham PRIDE, State Pride Board, American Legion Post #114, Treasurer and member of the Sunflower RC&amp;D, served on the Kansas-Nebraska School of Banking Board, Kingman Hospital Board, Board of Directors of Burrton State Bank and Citizens Bank of Kansas, and served many years as Chairman of the Board of the First National Bank of Cunningham, later named Ninnescah Valley Bank of he was Director Ameritus.&nbsp; His passions in life were many, but he took tremendous pride in his yard and his professional career as a banker, and worked tirelessly over many years to make Cunningham a better place to live.&nbsp; He was so proud of his family which he loved endlessly.&nbsp;

Jack was a member of the the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cunningham; and was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1957-1959 stationed at NATO Headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany.

On January 9, 1960, he married Jane M. Youngers at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Hutchinson.&nbsp; Other survivors include sons Chris and wife Lori, Eric and wife Tina, Jon and wife Christy; daughter Allison Fiegel and husband Mitch; grandchildren, Megan Courtney, Jake Meyers and Claire Esparza, Cole and Ty Fiegel, Bayleigh Newell, Mikaela and Morgan Meyers, Bret and Ellie Meyers; great-grandchildren Huntleigh, Landreigh and Camille; brothers Ken, Danny, Leroy and Jerry; and sister Kathy Plummer.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by a brother Robert; and a sister Carolyn Corkery.

Parish rosary will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cunningham with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; The family will received friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday at the Livingston Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.

Jack J. Meyers, 87, died July 2, 2022 at the Hilltop Manor, Cunningham.He was born Feb. 8, 1935, at Cunningham the son of August E. and Frances Vierthaler Meyers.&nbsp; A resident of the Cunningham community most of his life, he was the Past President and Chairman of the Board of the First National Bank of Cunningham.Jack served the City of Cunningham as City Clerk, council member, and Mayor over a 50 year period.&nbsp; He was a 66 year Charter member of the Cunningham Lions Club and the last living such member.&nbsp; He was very active in civic life and held positions far too numerous to mention, but among his many mostly volunteer positions, he was a member of the Cunningham PRIDE, State Pride Board, American Legion Post #114, Treasurer and member of the Sunflower RC&amp;D, served on the Kansas-Nebraska School of Banking Board, Kingman Hospital Board, Board of Directors of Burrton State Bank and Citizens Bank of Kansas, and served many years as Chairman of the Board of the First National Bank of Cunningham, later named Ninnescah Valley Bank of he was Director Ameritus.&nbsp; His passions in life were many, but he took tremendous pride in his yard and his professional career as a banker, and worked tirelessly over many years to make Cunningham a better place to live.&nbsp; He was so proud of his family which he loved endlessly.&nbsp;Jack was a member of the the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cunningham; and was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1957-1959 stationed at NATO Headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany.On January 9, 1960, he married Jane M. Youngers at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Hutchinson.&nbsp; Other survivors include sons Chris and wife Lori, Eric and wife Tina, Jon and wife Christy; daughter Allison Fiegel and husband Mitch; grandchildren, Megan Courtney, Jake Meyers and Claire Esparza, Cole and Ty Fiegel, Bayleigh Newell, Mikaela and Morgan Meyers, Bret and Ellie Meyers; great-grandchildren Huntleigh, Landreigh and Camille; brothers Ken, Danny, Leroy and Jerry; and sister Kathy Plummer.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by a brother Robert; and a sister Carolyn Corkery.Parish rosary will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cunningham with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; The family will received friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday at the Livingston Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.

Jack J. Meyers  |1935-2022|

Joyce Dalke, 84, of Hesston, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Pine Village in Moundridge.&nbsp; She was born May 24, 1938 in Newton, the daughter of Willie and Amanda (Bartel) Voran.

She was baptized at and was a member of the Garden Community Church, where she played organ and piano, and taught Sunday school.

Joyce graduated from Hesston Academy with the class of 1956.&nbsp; She later graduated from Hesston College with an associate of arts degree.&nbsp; In 1972, Joyce graduated from McPherson College with a bachelor's degree in education.

In 1958, Joyce worked as a teacher at South Garden School.&nbsp; She later began teaching music at Hesston Elementary School where she taught for 36 years and substitute taught for an additional 10 years.

Joyce was united in marriage to Edward Dalke on June 20, 1958.&nbsp; They had three children from this union: Ileen, Allen and Janell.&nbsp; They celebrated 64 years of marriage and Ed survives of their home.

Other survivors include her daughters, Ileen Miller of Oceanside, CA, and Janell (Ray) Zuercher of Olathe; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sisters, Carolyn Wohlgemuth of Hesston, and Betty (Alvin) Smucker of East Lansing, MI; and sister-in-law, Kathy (Voran) Nabinger of Palmer, AK.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; son, Allen Dalke; brother, Richard Voran; and brother-in-law, Howard Wohlgemuth.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 8, 2022, at Garden Community Church, rural Moundridge.&nbsp; The service will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/gardencommunitychurch">www.facebook.com/gardencommunitychurch</a>. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 7, at Miller-Ott Funeral Home, Hesston, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. &nbsp;

Joyce Dalke, 84, of Hesston, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Pine Village in Moundridge.&nbsp; She was born May 24, 1938 in Newton, the daughter of Willie and Amanda (Bartel) Voran.She was baptized at and was a member of the Garden Community Church, where she played organ and piano, and taught Sunday school.Joyce graduated from Hesston Academy with the class of 1956.&nbsp; She later graduated from Hesston College with an associate of arts degree.&nbsp; In 1972, Joyce graduated from McPherson College with a bachelor's degree in education.In 1958, Joyce worked as a teacher at South Garden School.&nbsp; She later began teaching music at Hesston Elementary School where she taught for 36 years and substitute taught for an additional 10 years.Joyce was united in marriage to Edward Dalke on June 20, 1958.&nbsp; They had three children from this union: Ileen, Allen and Janell.&nbsp; They celebrated 64 years of marriage and Ed survives of their home.Other survivors include her daughters, Ileen Miller of Oceanside, CA, and Janell (Ray) Zuercher of Olathe; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sisters, Carolyn Wohlgemuth of Hesston, and Betty (Alvin) Smucker of East Lansing, MI; and sister-in-law, Kathy (Voran) Nabinger of Palmer, AK.Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; son, Allen Dalke; brother, Richard Voran; and brother-in-law, Howard Wohlgemuth.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 8, 2022, at Garden Community Church, rural Moundridge.&nbsp; The service will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/gardencommunitychurch">www.facebook.com/gardencommunitychurch</a>. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 7, at Miller-Ott Funeral Home, Hesston, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. &nbsp;

Joyce Dalke  |1938-2022|

David L. Schrag, 68, passed away June 29, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. He was born May 28, 1954, to Richard J. and Arlene M. (Graber) Schrag in Hutchinson. He graduated from Central Christian High School, Hutchinson, and Hutchinson Community College.

He had worked for the Reno County Fire Department, Hutchinson Hospital, and Reno County EMS. Dave was a member of Union Valley Bible Church, Hutchinson.

On June 2, 1973, he married Joan Hoffman in Hutchinson. She survives.

Other survivors include his two children and their spouses; Linda and Jeremy Morgan, Blue Ridge, TX and Kevin and Andrea Schrag, Mount Hope, KS; a brother, Rick (Penny) Schrag, Naples, FL; a sister, Kathy (Loren) Kroeker, Inman; 12 grandchildren, David and Cameron Morgan, Kristen and Jack Lucas, Sarah and Nathan Allen, Courtney, Elizabeth, and Abigail Morgan, and Meghan, Jacob, and Joshua Schrag; and 2 great grandchildren, Margaret Lucas and Casper Morgan.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Becky Schrag.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Inman Funeral Home, with the family present. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the 1st Mennonite Church Cemetery, Pretty Prairie, and will be live streamed on the Inman Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorial services will follow at 1:00 PM Wednesday at Union Valley Bible Church, Hutchinson, with services being live streamed on the church’s website and the funeral home’s Facebook page. Friends and family are invited to join the family after the service for a snacks and dessert potluck in fellowship hall at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Union Valley Bible Church in care of the funeral home. To leave a message for the family, visit: <a href="http://www.inmanfh.com">www.inmanfh.com</a>.

David L. Schrag, 68, passed away June 29, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. He was born May 28, 1954, to Richard J. and Arlene M. (Graber) Schrag in Hutchinson. He graduated from Central Christian High School, Hutchinson, and Hutchinson Community College.He had worked for the Reno County Fire Department, Hutchinson Hospital, and Reno County EMS. Dave was a member of Union Valley Bible Church, Hutchinson.On June 2, 1973, he married Joan Hoffman in Hutchinson. She survives.Other survivors include his two children and their spouses; Linda and Jeremy Morgan, Blue Ridge, TX and Kevin and Andrea Schrag, Mount Hope, KS; a brother, Rick (Penny) Schrag, Naples, FL; a sister, Kathy (Loren) Kroeker, Inman; 12 grandchildren, David and Cameron Morgan, Kristen and Jack Lucas, Sarah and Nathan Allen, Courtney, Elizabeth, and Abigail Morgan, and Meghan, Jacob, and Joshua Schrag; and 2 great grandchildren, Margaret Lucas and Casper Morgan.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Becky Schrag.Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Inman Funeral Home, with the family present. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the 1st Mennonite Church Cemetery, Pretty Prairie, and will be live streamed on the Inman Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorial services will follow at 1:00 PM Wednesday at Union Valley Bible Church, Hutchinson, with services being live streamed on the church’s website and the funeral home’s Facebook page. Friends and family are invited to join the family after the service for a snacks and dessert potluck in fellowship hall at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Union Valley Bible Church in care of the funeral home. To leave a message for the family, visit: <a href="http://www.inmanfh.com">www.inmanfh.com</a>.

David L. Schrag |1954-2022|

Doris Ann Miller, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022, surrounded by family at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was born July 18, 1944, in Dearborn, Michigan to Hiram Ford and Doris Ann (Stobbe) Swabby.

She graduated high school from Windom, Kansas and attended Brown Mackie Business College in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp;

She was united in marriage with P. Russell Miller on March 5, 1966. They lived in Salina, Kansas for seven years where she worked at Dillon Optical and then Westinghouse Warehouse. She was blessed to have two children: Debra Ann and David Russell.&nbsp;

In 1974, they moved to a country farm north of Little River, Kansas where she became a homemaker and once her children were in high school and junior high, she worked as a prep cook in several local cafes and later at a manufacturing company where she was injured on the job. This accident started the decline in health and mobility for her.&nbsp;

Doris and Russell had moved to Hutchinson, Kansas for her last five years.

Doris's hobbies included: gardening, canning, sewing, raising chickens, and cooking. Doris enjoyed traveling to New York, Michigan, Missouri, Arizona, South Dakota and Montana with friends and family. Her pets, no matter the size, were her pride and joy, it did not matter if they were calves, dogs or cats. Doris enjoyed spring time the most, because she could pick her lilacs and peonies. She loved the smells.

Preceding her in death are her mother, Doris; father, Ford; brother, Kenneth; and step-mother, Wilma.

Survivors include her husband, Russell of the home; two children, Debra and Tim Skalinder of Hutchinson, KS and David Miller and Brenda Barber of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Dakota and Rebecca Skalinder, Alie and Andrew Durst, and Josie Miller; and three great-grandchildren, Kenna, Bryson and Delani.&nbsp;

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, July 8, 2022, at Excelsior Cemetery, Marquette, KS.&nbsp; The casket will be open from 10:00 AM until service time at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Diabetes Association in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

Doris Ann Miller, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022, surrounded by family at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was born July 18, 1944, in Dearborn, Michigan to Hiram Ford and Doris Ann (Stobbe) Swabby.She graduated high school from Windom, Kansas and attended Brown Mackie Business College in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp;She was united in marriage with P. Russell Miller on March 5, 1966. They lived in Salina, Kansas for seven years where she worked at Dillon Optical and then Westinghouse Warehouse. She was blessed to have two children: Debra Ann and David Russell.&nbsp;In 1974, they moved to a country farm north of Little River, Kansas where she became a homemaker and once her children were in high school and junior high, she worked as a prep cook in several local cafes and later at a manufacturing company where she was injured on the job. This accident started the decline in health and mobility for her.&nbsp;Doris and Russell had moved to Hutchinson, Kansas for her last five years.Doris's hobbies included: gardening, canning, sewing, raising chickens, and cooking. Doris enjoyed traveling to New York, Michigan, Missouri, Arizona, South Dakota and Montana with friends and family. Her pets, no matter the size, were her pride and joy, it did not matter if they were calves, dogs or cats. Doris enjoyed spring time the most, because she could pick her lilacs and peonies. She loved the smells.Preceding her in death are her mother, Doris; father, Ford; brother, Kenneth; and step-mother, Wilma.Survivors include her husband, Russell of the home; two children, Debra and Tim Skalinder of Hutchinson, KS and David Miller and Brenda Barber of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Dakota and Rebecca Skalinder, Alie and Andrew Durst, and Josie Miller; and three great-grandchildren, Kenna, Bryson and Delani.&nbsp;A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, July 8, 2022, at Excelsior Cemetery, Marquette, KS.&nbsp; The casket will be open from 10:00 AM until service time at the cemetery.Memorial donations may be given to the American Diabetes Association in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

Doris Ann Miller |1944-2022|

Roger Lee Moffett, 83, of South Hutchinson, died June 30, 2022, at his home. He was born June 1, 1939, in Chico, CA, to Leander J. and Veva I. (Boydston) Moffett.

After graduating from high school, Roger served in the United States Air Force from 1958-1962 and then in the United States Naval Reserves. He worked in law enforcement for the city of South Hutchinson and the Reno County Sheriff’s Office for nearly 40 years before retiring. Roger was a motorcycle enthusiast and also had a pilot’s license and owned his own plane. He enjoyed model railroading and was a founding member of KCMR. Roger also enjoyed playing pool, fishing, and birdwatching. He was of the Baptist faith.

On December 22, 2006, Roger married Michelle J. “Mitzy” (DuCharme (Simons) in Haven. She survives.

Also surviving are: his children, Michael Moffett and wife Diana of Cleveland, TX, Steven Moffett of Hutchinson, Lisa Proffitt and husband Josh of Haven; five grandsons; sister-in-law, Peggy Moffett of Hutchinson; his beloved Pug, “Lily Rose”; and many extended family members.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; son Roger Moffett Jr., and a brother, Larry Moffett.

Cremation has taken place. Graveside service will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Laurel Cemetery, 5395 E Greenfield Rd, Haven. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Air Force Honor Guard. Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, with the family present to receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Roger Lee Moffett, 83, of South Hutchinson, died June 30, 2022, at his home. He was born June 1, 1939, in Chico, CA, to Leander J. and Veva I. (Boydston) Moffett.After graduating from high school, Roger served in the United States Air Force from 1958-1962 and then in the United States Naval Reserves. He worked in law enforcement for the city of South Hutchinson and the Reno County Sheriff’s Office for nearly 40 years before retiring. Roger was a motorcycle enthusiast and also had a pilot’s license and owned his own plane. He enjoyed model railroading and was a founding member of KCMR. Roger also enjoyed playing pool, fishing, and birdwatching. He was of the Baptist faith.On December 22, 2006, Roger married Michelle J. “Mitzy” (DuCharme (Simons) in Haven. She survives.Also surviving are: his children, Michael Moffett and wife Diana of Cleveland, TX, Steven Moffett of Hutchinson, Lisa Proffitt and husband Josh of Haven; five grandsons; sister-in-law, Peggy Moffett of Hutchinson; his beloved Pug, “Lily Rose”; and many extended family members.He was preceded in death by: his parents; son Roger Moffett Jr., and a brother, Larry Moffett.Cremation has taken place. Graveside service will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Laurel Cemetery, 5395 E Greenfield Rd, Haven. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Air Force Honor Guard. Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, with the family present to receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials may be made to Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Roger Lee Moffett |1939-2022|

Karen Jane Morland, 79, died June 29, 2022, at her home in
Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was born September 25,
1942 in Wichita, the daughter of Woodrow and Lela Ardhent Bird.&nbsp; 

She was a graduate of Harper High School,
Harper.&nbsp; Karen was well
traveled.&nbsp; She was the first woman
foreman for Coleman and the first woman driver for Frito-Lay.&nbsp; She had also worked for the IRS.&nbsp; Most recently she was a mail carrier for the
US Postal Service. 
In the early 1960’s, Karen wrote for a romance magazine.&nbsp; She was a member of Leadership Now, the
Democratic Caucus, and was on the Library Board for Sedgwick County.&nbsp;

She is survived by a son, Daryl Heath, Hutchinson; a
daughter, Katrina Heath, Wichita; siblings, Woodrow Bird II, Valley Center,
Lewis Bird, Roanoke, TX, and Christine Bower, Valley Center; and various nieces
and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents. 

Per her wishes, cremation is planned and private
family services will take place.

Karen Jane Morland, 79, died June 29, 2022, at her home in
Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was born September 25,
1942 in Wichita, the daughter of Woodrow and Lela Ardhent Bird.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Harper High School,
Harper.&nbsp; Karen was well
traveled.&nbsp; She was the first woman
foreman for Coleman and the first woman driver for Frito-Lay.&nbsp; She had also worked for the IRS.&nbsp; Most recently she was a mail carrier for the
US Postal Service. 
In the early 1960’s, Karen wrote for a romance magazine.&nbsp; She was a member of Leadership Now, the
Democratic Caucus, and was on the Library Board for Sedgwick County.&nbsp; She is survived by a son, Daryl Heath, Hutchinson; a
daughter, Katrina Heath, Wichita; siblings, Woodrow Bird II, Valley Center,
Lewis Bird, Roanoke, TX, and Christine Bower, Valley Center; and various nieces
and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents. Per her wishes, cremation is planned and private
family services will take place.

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