Dean Wilke Koppes was born on July 6, 1929, in Newton. He died at Kidron Bethel Healthcare in North Newton, on May 30, 2022, about a month short of his 93rd&nbsp;birthday. He was the second son of Melinda Wilke Koppes and Daniel Atlee Koppes of North Newton. He attended Cooper Grade School, Bethel Academy at Bethel College, and graduated from Newton High School in 1947. In the early 1950s his voluntary service work was at the State Mental Hospital in Topeka, and a medical hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

After voluntary service he continued working with his parents on their dairy farm on West 24th&nbsp;Street in North Newton, Kansas. During this time, he also worked for several years at the Newton Ice Plant. In 1959 he began working at the Gas Service Company located on West 6th&nbsp;Street in Newton. He retired from the Gas Service Company in August 1991.

It was while at the gas company that fellow workers got him interested in bowling. That sport became his passion, and he won many trophies over the years. He spent 17 years as the City Secretary for the Newton Bowling Association. For a number of years, he also served as a Board Director with the Kansas State Bowling Association.

He met Linda Ikerd when she worked at the Gas Service Company. They were married on October 11, 1969. Twin boys, Roger Alan and Kerry Dean, completed the family on July 30, 1971.

He is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters, and numerous grandchildren. Roger and his wife Brandy live in Kenai, Alaska. Kerry and his wife Krista live in Windsor, Colorado. He is also survived by two daughters from a previous marriage. Kayla D. Koppes lives in Florida. Rhonda Ruth Koppes Schafer lives in Lanexa, Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Clinton Clarence Koppes.

A graveside memorial service will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, Kansas, on Friday, June 3, 2022, at 10 a.m. Visitation time with the family will be at the gravesite immediately following the service.

Dean Wilke Koppes was born on July 6, 1929, in Newton. He died at Kidron Bethel Healthcare in North Newton, on May 30, 2022, about a month short of his 93rd&nbsp;birthday. He was the second son of Melinda Wilke Koppes and Daniel Atlee Koppes of North Newton. He attended Cooper Grade School, Bethel Academy at Bethel College, and graduated from Newton High School in 1947. In the early 1950s his voluntary service work was at the State Mental Hospital in Topeka, and a medical hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.After voluntary service he continued working with his parents on their dairy farm on West 24th&nbsp;Street in North Newton, Kansas. During this time, he also worked for several years at the Newton Ice Plant. In 1959 he began working at the Gas Service Company located on West 6th&nbsp;Street in Newton. He retired from the Gas Service Company in August 1991.It was while at the gas company that fellow workers got him interested in bowling. That sport became his passion, and he won many trophies over the years. He spent 17 years as the City Secretary for the Newton Bowling Association. For a number of years, he also served as a Board Director with the Kansas State Bowling Association.He met Linda Ikerd when she worked at the Gas Service Company. They were married on October 11, 1969. Twin boys, Roger Alan and Kerry Dean, completed the family on July 30, 1971.He is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters, and numerous grandchildren. Roger and his wife Brandy live in Kenai, Alaska. Kerry and his wife Krista live in Windsor, Colorado. He is also survived by two daughters from a previous marriage. Kayla D. Koppes lives in Florida. Rhonda Ruth Koppes Schafer lives in Lanexa, Virginia.He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Clinton Clarence Koppes.A graveside memorial service will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, Kansas, on Friday, June 3, 2022, at 10 a.m. Visitation time with the family will be at the gravesite immediately following the service.

Dean Wilke Koppes  |1929-2022|  

Jackie “Jack” Lee Mitcham, 89, died on May 27, 2022.

He was born January 23, 1933, in Basin, West Virginia, the son of Patrick and Hazel (McKinney) Mitcham, Jack attended Oceana High School, graduating with the class of 1951. Following his graduation he served 4 years in the United States Airforce.&nbsp;

Jack was a retiree from the Santa Fe Railroad after working there for over 40 years.

Jack was united in marriage to Christine Brandal and she preceded him in death.

Jack enjoyed birds, chess, poker, collecting antiques, and music, especially blues. If he wasn’t spending time enjoying one of his many hobbies, he was usually found studying his bible and worshiping God.&nbsp;

He was a talented musician, who played in a band for many years. Jack was unable to read music, but was able to learn music by ear.&nbsp;

Jack is survived by his sons, Daniel and Robert Mitcham; granddaughters, Olivia and Tera Mitcham; and grandsons, Gabriel Stoval and Brian Mitcham.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Mitcham; parents, Patrick and Hazel Mitcham; daughter, Michelle ‘Shelly’ Wilmore; and son, Ricky Mitcham.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday June 6, 2022 at Halstead City Cemetery in Halstead, with Military Honors from McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard. Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday June 5, 2022 at Petersen Funeral Home.

The Mitcham family would like to extend our gratitude to all the staff at Newton Medical Center, Good Shepherd Hospice, and Eldorado Care and Rehab for their attentiveness and loving care.&nbsp;

Jackie “Jack” Lee Mitcham, 89, died on May 27, 2022.He was born January 23, 1933, in Basin, West Virginia, the son of Patrick and Hazel (McKinney) Mitcham, Jack attended Oceana High School, graduating with the class of 1951. Following his graduation he served 4 years in the United States Airforce.&nbsp;Jack was a retiree from the Santa Fe Railroad after working there for over 40 years.Jack was united in marriage to Christine Brandal and she preceded him in death.Jack enjoyed birds, chess, poker, collecting antiques, and music, especially blues. If he wasn’t spending time enjoying one of his many hobbies, he was usually found studying his bible and worshiping God.&nbsp;He was a talented musician, who played in a band for many years. Jack was unable to read music, but was able to learn music by ear.&nbsp;Jack is survived by his sons, Daniel and Robert Mitcham; granddaughters, Olivia and Tera Mitcham; and grandsons, Gabriel Stoval and Brian Mitcham.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Mitcham; parents, Patrick and Hazel Mitcham; daughter, Michelle ‘Shelly’ Wilmore; and son, Ricky Mitcham.A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday June 6, 2022 at Halstead City Cemetery in Halstead, with Military Honors from McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard. Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday June 5, 2022 at Petersen Funeral Home.The Mitcham family would like to extend our gratitude to all the staff at Newton Medical Center, Good Shepherd Hospice, and Eldorado Care and Rehab for their attentiveness and loving care.&nbsp;

Jackie “Jack” Lee Mitcham  |1933-2022|  

Sharon Kay Gilbert-Nelson, 77, passed away on 27th day of May, 2022 in Haysville, Kansas.  She was born in Wichita, to Kenneth Richard Newton and Esther (Graham) Newton. 

She was a life long resident of Wichita, and was a 1962 graduate of Wichita High School East. After Graduation she married George Robert Gilbert Jr on August 16, 1962 until he passed June 2, 2010. They had 3 daughters Shelly Gilbert-Smith, Sandra Schlicher, and Melinda Offield. She lived her remaining years with her best friend and partner Bill Nelson.

Sharon was a member of Tops in Valley Center, Red Hats Society, and Haysville Horticulture Group. She enjoyed gardening, painting, camping, fishing, and being around family and friends.

She is preceeded in death by her parents Kenneth R Newton and Esther M Newton, her brother Jim Newton and spouse George Robert Gilbert Jr.

Sharon is survived by her spouse Bill Nelson; children Shelly Gilbert-Smith, Sandra Schlicher (Michael), and Melinda Offield (William); grandchildren Krista Galloway, Troy Galloway, Kennth Galloway, Ashley Swanson, Branda Horsch, LeAnn Rivera, Samantha Offield, Cassady Schlicher, Dakotah Gilbert, Logan Offield, Aislan Ortiz, Kayden Offield, Brooklynn Schlicher, Daniel Schlicher, and Avelynn Schlicher; and many great grandchildren with 4 due this year.

Services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, June 1, at West Haysville Baptist Church, 141 N. Lamar, Haysville.

Sharon Kay Gilbert-Nelson, 77, passed away on 27th day of May, 2022 in Haysville, Kansas. She was born in Wichita, to Kenneth Richard Newton and Esther (Graham) Newton. She was a life long resident of Wichita, and was a 1962 graduate of Wichita High School East. After Graduation she married George Robert Gilbert Jr on August 16, 1962 until he passed June 2, 2010. They had 3 daughters Shelly Gilbert-Smith, Sandra Schlicher, and Melinda Offield. She lived her remaining years with her best friend and partner Bill Nelson.Sharon was a member of Tops in Valley Center, Red Hats Society, and Haysville Horticulture Group. She enjoyed gardening, painting, camping, fishing, and being around family and friends.She is preceeded in death by her parents Kenneth R Newton and Esther M Newton, her brother Jim Newton and spouse George Robert Gilbert Jr.Sharon is survived by her spouse Bill Nelson; children Shelly Gilbert-Smith, Sandra Schlicher (Michael), and Melinda Offield (William); grandchildren Krista Galloway, Troy Galloway, Kennth Galloway, Ashley Swanson, Branda Horsch, LeAnn Rivera, Samantha Offield, Cassady Schlicher, Dakotah Gilbert, Logan Offield, Aislan Ortiz, Kayden Offield, Brooklynn Schlicher, Daniel Schlicher, and Avelynn Schlicher; and many great grandchildren with 4 due this year.Services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, June 1, at West Haysville Baptist Church, 141 N. Lamar, Haysville.

Sharon Kay Gilbert-Nelson  |2022|  

Jack Lee Edwards, 82, of McPherson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at The Cedars, McPherson.&nbsp; He owned and operated Edwards Backhoe Service and Edwards Oil Properties.

Jack was born on May 9, 1940, in Tahlequah, OK, the son of Thomas and Sendy (Cattron) Edwards.&nbsp; On November 8, 1968, he was united in marriage to Elouise P. (Neill) Holtzclaw in Pampa, TX.&nbsp;

He was a United States Army Veteran and was a member of the American Legion Post #24.&nbsp;

Survivors include: his loving wife of over 53 years, Elouise of the home; three daughters, Pamela Wilson (Roy) of Fulton, IL, Angie Bonham (Vernon) of McPherson, and Lynette Reagan of McPherson; a brother, Larry Edwards of Oklahoma City, OK; eight grandchildren, Andrew Bonham, Rachael Anderson, Amanda Wilson, Jeff Wilson, Josh Wilson, Brady Wilson, Emily Speer and Nathan Reagan; 16 great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Jeffery Holtzclaw, and eight siblings.

A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, June 3, 2022, at McPherson Cemetery with Rev. Tom Griffith officiating.&nbsp;

Jack Lee Edwards, 82, of McPherson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at The Cedars, McPherson.&nbsp; He owned and operated Edwards Backhoe Service and Edwards Oil Properties.Jack was born on May 9, 1940, in Tahlequah, OK, the son of Thomas and Sendy (Cattron) Edwards.&nbsp; On November 8, 1968, he was united in marriage to Elouise P. (Neill) Holtzclaw in Pampa, TX.&nbsp;He was a United States Army Veteran and was a member of the American Legion Post #24.&nbsp;Survivors include: his loving wife of over 53 years, Elouise of the home; three daughters, Pamela Wilson (Roy) of Fulton, IL, Angie Bonham (Vernon) of McPherson, and Lynette Reagan of McPherson; a brother, Larry Edwards of Oklahoma City, OK; eight grandchildren, Andrew Bonham, Rachael Anderson, Amanda Wilson, Jeff Wilson, Josh Wilson, Brady Wilson, Emily Speer and Nathan Reagan; 16 great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Jeffery Holtzclaw, and eight siblings.A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, June 3, 2022, at McPherson Cemetery with Rev. Tom Griffith officiating.&nbsp;

Jack Lee Edwards  |1940-2022|  

Erin E. Evans, age 64, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at his home in Macksville. He was born on December 3, 1957 in Larned, the son of Richard and Peggy (Brown) Evans. 

Erin was the National Little Britches Champion in the high school rodeo. Making it to the National Little Britches Finals in 1976, he rode in the 79th Annual Cheyenne Frontier Days, participating in Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling &amp; Bull Riding.  He was a member of the Macksville Christian Church, American Cattlemen's Association and the NRA.   On 

April 4, 1979 he married Kathryn Dee (Dietrich) in Las Vegas at The Chapel of The Bells. Erin worked as a farmer for most of his active life with a passion for the family farm, established in 1908.  While in Macksville, he served as a volunteer firefighter for the Macksville Fire Department.  In his spare time, he enjoyed time with family and friends, never missing an opportunity for a good laugh or prank played.  Erin had a deep passion for hunting.  He had a knack for finding the big bucks, remembering the date and place where each one was shot.  He loved sharing in other hunters’ successes as well.  Erin was a very giving person and a kind hearted soul, always willing and ready to lend a hand to anyone in need. 

 Survivors include two sons, Neri Brandon (Mariana) Evans, Macksville; KS., John Kirt (Shelly) Evans, Macksville; daughter, Kandi Erin Evans, Yukon, OK; brother Kirt J (Julie) Evans, Eldorado; nephew, Forrest (Darra) Evans, Eldorado; grandchildren, Brianna Evans, Sierra Soderberg, Skyler Evans, Kyler Evans, Ramsy Evans and great grandchild, Brody Heinlein. 

He was preceded in death by both of his parents. Memorial service will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, June 10, 2022 at the Macksville Christian Church with Pastor Jacob Russell Presiding. Inurnment will follow at the Farmington Cemetery, Macksville.

Erin E. Evans, age 64, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at his home in Macksville. He was born on December 3, 1957 in Larned, the son of Richard and Peggy (Brown) Evans. Erin was the National Little Britches Champion in the high school rodeo. Making it to the National Little Britches Finals in 1976, he rode in the 79th Annual Cheyenne Frontier Days, participating in Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling &amp; Bull Riding. He was a member of the Macksville Christian Church, American Cattlemen's Association and the NRA. On April 4, 1979 he married Kathryn Dee (Dietrich) in Las Vegas at The Chapel of The Bells. Erin worked as a farmer for most of his active life with a passion for the family farm, established in 1908. While in Macksville, he served as a volunteer firefighter for the Macksville Fire Department. In his spare time, he enjoyed time with family and friends, never missing an opportunity for a good laugh or prank played. Erin had a deep passion for hunting. He had a knack for finding the big bucks, remembering the date and place where each one was shot. He loved sharing in other hunters’ successes as well. Erin was a very giving person and a kind hearted soul, always willing and ready to lend a hand to anyone in need. Survivors include two sons, Neri Brandon (Mariana) Evans, Macksville; KS., John Kirt (Shelly) Evans, Macksville; daughter, Kandi Erin Evans, Yukon, OK; brother Kirt J (Julie) Evans, Eldorado; nephew, Forrest (Darra) Evans, Eldorado; grandchildren, Brianna Evans, Sierra Soderberg, Skyler Evans, Kyler Evans, Ramsy Evans and great grandchild, Brody Heinlein. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. Memorial service will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, June 10, 2022 at the Macksville Christian Church with Pastor Jacob Russell Presiding. Inurnment will follow at the Farmington Cemetery, Macksville.

Erin E. Evans  |1957-2022|  

Frances Rose Settle, 86, of Lyons, passed away May 30, 2022, at her home. She was born September 18, 1935, in Walters, Oklahoma, the daughter of W.J. “Bill” and Elsie Fatheree Reece. 

Frances has resided in Lyons since 2008, formerly of Chickaska, Oklahoma. She graduated from Anadarko High School, Anadarko, Oklahoma, with the class of 1954. Frances was co-owner and co-publisher of The Chickasha Star, The Tuttle Times, and The Minco Minstrel from 1975 until 1996. She was also co-publisher of several Kansas newspapers, The Tiller and Toiler, Larned, Ellinwood Leader, Ellinwood, Hoisington Dispatch, and Lyons News. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Chickasha, OK, Oklahoma Press Association, Altruisa Club, Chickasha, OK, Main Street in Chickasha, OK, and Worthwhile Book Club in Lyons. 

On April 9, 1955, Frances was united in marriage with H. Marshall Settle in Anadarko, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on February 6, 2006. She is also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Billy, Wayne, and Jimmy Reece; and two sisters, Charlene Manthei and Joyce Reece. Frances is survived by her two sons, John Settle and wife Paula of Oklahoma City, OK, and David Settle and wife Anita of Lyons; brother, Tommy Reece of Abilene, TX; sister, Gwen Moser of Norman, OK; six grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.

 A memorial service will be held at a later date in Chickasha, Oklahoma with burial at the Memory Lane Cemetery, Anadarko, Oklahoma.&nbsp;

Frances Rose Settle, 86, of Lyons, passed away May 30, 2022, at her home. She was born September 18, 1935, in Walters, Oklahoma, the daughter of W.J. “Bill” and Elsie Fatheree Reece. Frances has resided in Lyons since 2008, formerly of Chickaska, Oklahoma. She graduated from Anadarko High School, Anadarko, Oklahoma, with the class of 1954. Frances was co-owner and co-publisher of The Chickasha Star, The Tuttle Times, and The Minco Minstrel from 1975 until 1996. She was also co-publisher of several Kansas newspapers, The Tiller and Toiler, Larned, Ellinwood Leader, Ellinwood, Hoisington Dispatch, and Lyons News. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Chickasha, OK, Oklahoma Press Association, Altruisa Club, Chickasha, OK, Main Street in Chickasha, OK, and Worthwhile Book Club in Lyons. On April 9, 1955, Frances was united in marriage with H. Marshall Settle in Anadarko, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on February 6, 2006. She is also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Billy, Wayne, and Jimmy Reece; and two sisters, Charlene Manthei and Joyce Reece. Frances is survived by her two sons, John Settle and wife Paula of Oklahoma City, OK, and David Settle and wife Anita of Lyons; brother, Tommy Reece of Abilene, TX; sister, Gwen Moser of Norman, OK; six grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Chickasha, Oklahoma with burial at the Memory Lane Cemetery, Anadarko, Oklahoma.&nbsp;

Frances Rose Settle  |1935-2022|  

Ralph Joseph “Dido” Gomez, 86, of Hutchinson, passed away May 27, 2022, at Hospice House of Hutchinson. He was born October 24, 1935, in Newton, the son of Antonio and Irene Pedroza Gomez. 

Ralph has resided in Hutchinson for the past eighteen years, formerly of Lyons. He graduated from Newton High School with the class of 1953, and later graduated from Wichita Business College. He worked for North American Salt as a sewing machine operator from 1961 until his retirement in 2001. He served in the United States Air Force from 1955, until his honorable discharge in 1959. 

Ralph was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons; attended St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, Hutchinson; member of Knights of Columbus Chapter # of Lyons; member of Latineers in Lyons; and was a member of B&amp;W Softball Team in Lyons. He coached softball, baseball, soccer, and basketball. Ralph enjoyed bowling, watching all sports, and especially spending time with his grandchildren. 

On July 11, 1959, Ralph was united in marriage with Mary Edith Sepulveda in El Dorado. She preceded him in death on December 9, 2003. He is also preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Maria Soledad Martinez; and siblings, Nancy, Amelia, Margarito, Lou, Gregory, Julia, John, Tony Jr. and Ramon. Ralph is survived by is five children, Ralph Gomez Jr. of Kansas City, MO; Tony Gomez and wife Quitta of Hutchinson; Manuel Gomez and wife Kathi of Lyons; Montey Gomez and wife Tammy of Lyons; and Irene Faudoa and husband Mauricio of Hutchinson; twelve grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. 

Funeral mass will be at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, June 4, 2022 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, with Father Will Stuever and Father Michael Brungardt officiating. Burial will follow at Lyons Municipal Cemetery with military honors by the United States Air Force Honor Guard.

 Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Friday, June 3, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons with family present from 5:00 until 7:00. A Parish Rosary will be said at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;

Ralph Joseph “Dido” Gomez, 86, of Hutchinson, passed away May 27, 2022, at Hospice House of Hutchinson. He was born October 24, 1935, in Newton, the son of Antonio and Irene Pedroza Gomez. Ralph has resided in Hutchinson for the past eighteen years, formerly of Lyons. He graduated from Newton High School with the class of 1953, and later graduated from Wichita Business College. He worked for North American Salt as a sewing machine operator from 1961 until his retirement in 2001. He served in the United States Air Force from 1955, until his honorable discharge in 1959. Ralph was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons; attended St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, Hutchinson; member of Knights of Columbus Chapter # of Lyons; member of Latineers in Lyons; and was a member of B&amp;W Softball Team in Lyons. He coached softball, baseball, soccer, and basketball. Ralph enjoyed bowling, watching all sports, and especially spending time with his grandchildren. On July 11, 1959, Ralph was united in marriage with Mary Edith Sepulveda in El Dorado. She preceded him in death on December 9, 2003. He is also preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Maria Soledad Martinez; and siblings, Nancy, Amelia, Margarito, Lou, Gregory, Julia, John, Tony Jr. and Ramon. Ralph is survived by is five children, Ralph Gomez Jr. of Kansas City, MO; Tony Gomez and wife Quitta of Hutchinson; Manuel Gomez and wife Kathi of Lyons; Montey Gomez and wife Tammy of Lyons; and Irene Faudoa and husband Mauricio of Hutchinson; twelve grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral mass will be at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, June 4, 2022 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, with Father Will Stuever and Father Michael Brungardt officiating. Burial will follow at Lyons Municipal Cemetery with military honors by the United States Air Force Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Friday, June 3, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons with family present from 5:00 until 7:00. A Parish Rosary will be said at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;

Ralph Joseph “Dido” Gomez  |1935-2022|  

Francis Meryl Loder, 92, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

He was born Tuesday, November 12, 1929, was one of nine siblings, 6 boys and 3 girls, born to William and Edith Loder of Marquette. Francis was the father of two boys, Steven of Tulsa and Garold of Tulsa, deceased in 2004 and their mother Coralie, deceased.

Francis was raised on a farm in central Kansas and enjoyed breaking horses for spending money as well as helping his father with the farming. Francis joined the United States Marine Corps in 1946 and spent three years going to school in communications and being a radio operator in code and voice with the 10th Marines artillery regiment of the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Legeune, North Carolina.

In August of 1950 was called back to active duty to Korea with the 1st Marine Division as a radio operator in a combat unit until October of 1951.

After returning to civilian life and a short stay in farm work and trucking, he left for Chicago to attend a television school. After completing school, he worked as a TV technician for 10 years with Sears and Roebuck. Francis was then promoted to service manager where he spent time in Hutchinson, Kansas, Wichita, Kansas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, retiring in 1987.

His hobbies included horses, motorcycling, hunting, trap and skeet shooting, and flying as a pilot.

In 1986, Francis remarried Thelma Allene (Beaver) who had three adult children, Sharon, Steven (now deceased), and Brandon. 

Francis and Allene joined Calvary Baptist Church in 1986, where he was a member until his death.

Visitation with the family will be from 5-7pm, Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg.

Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Marquette Lutheran Cemetery, Marquette.

Francis Meryl Loder, 92, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.He was born Tuesday, November 12, 1929, was one of nine siblings, 6 boys and 3 girls, born to William and Edith Loder of Marquette. Francis was the father of two boys, Steven of Tulsa and Garold of Tulsa, deceased in 2004 and their mother Coralie, deceased.Francis was raised on a farm in central Kansas and enjoyed breaking horses for spending money as well as helping his father with the farming. Francis joined the United States Marine Corps in 1946 and spent three years going to school in communications and being a radio operator in code and voice with the 10th Marines artillery regiment of the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Legeune, North Carolina.In August of 1950 was called back to active duty to Korea with the 1st Marine Division as a radio operator in a combat unit until October of 1951.After returning to civilian life and a short stay in farm work and trucking, he left for Chicago to attend a television school. After completing school, he worked as a TV technician for 10 years with Sears and Roebuck. Francis was then promoted to service manager where he spent time in Hutchinson, Kansas, Wichita, Kansas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, retiring in 1987.His hobbies included horses, motorcycling, hunting, trap and skeet shooting, and flying as a pilot.In 1986, Francis remarried Thelma Allene (Beaver) who had three adult children, Sharon, Steven (now deceased), and Brandon. Francis and Allene joined Calvary Baptist Church in 1986, where he was a member until his death.Visitation with the family will be from 5-7pm, Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg.Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Marquette Lutheran Cemetery, Marquette.

Francis Meryl Loder  |1929-2022|  

Joan D. Ulmer, 91, died May 28, 2022, at Parkwood Village, Pratt.&nbsp; She was born July 15, 1930, in Partridge, to Frank C. and Edna B. (Waddle) Schardein.

Joan graduated from Partridge High School in 1948, and Emporia State Teachers College in 1950. &nbsp;She was a simple lady who excelled at being a wife, mother, homemaker, and teacher.&nbsp; Joan taught in one-room school houses and for 13 years, ran a nursery school out of her home in Greensburg.&nbsp; Known as the “library lady”, Joan read to hundreds of children over the years during “Story Hour” at both the Greensburg and Arlington libraries. &nbsp;Teaching and helping her students learn to read were a priority.&nbsp; While living in Greensburg, Joan was a member of PEO and Eastern Star.&nbsp; &nbsp;In addition, she was active in the Abbyville Community Theater and Abbyville Community Church.&nbsp; Joan was the “ultimate” church lady and loved teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.&nbsp; In addition, she wrote poetry, and had a number of her poems published.

On May 19, 1952, she married Harvey William Ulmer, Jr., in Huron, SD.&nbsp; He died August 31, 2016, after sharing over 64 years of marriage.

Joan is survived by: sons, Ronnie Ulmer (Joyce) of Newton, and Bradley Ulmer (Shelly) of Littleton, CO; and grandsons, Andrew Ulmer (Elizabeth) of Brooklyn, NY, Ayron Ulmer of Denver, CO, and Alex Ulmer (Kelsey) of Centennial, CO.

She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents, and brother, Charles “Bill” Schardein and Donald “Bud” Schardein.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Abbyville Community Church, 201 West Avenue G, Abbyville, with Pastors Dale Levering, Keith A. Dellenbach, and Scott Moyer officiating. Burial will follow in Partridge Cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

Joan D. Ulmer, 91, died May 28, 2022, at Parkwood Village, Pratt.&nbsp; She was born July 15, 1930, in Partridge, to Frank C. and Edna B. (Waddle) Schardein.Joan graduated from Partridge High School in 1948, and Emporia State Teachers College in 1950. &nbsp;She was a simple lady who excelled at being a wife, mother, homemaker, and teacher.&nbsp; Joan taught in one-room school houses and for 13 years, ran a nursery school out of her home in Greensburg.&nbsp; Known as the “library lady”, Joan read to hundreds of children over the years during “Story Hour” at both the Greensburg and Arlington libraries. &nbsp;Teaching and helping her students learn to read were a priority.&nbsp; While living in Greensburg, Joan was a member of PEO and Eastern Star.&nbsp; &nbsp;In addition, she was active in the Abbyville Community Theater and Abbyville Community Church.&nbsp; Joan was the “ultimate” church lady and loved teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.&nbsp; In addition, she wrote poetry, and had a number of her poems published.On May 19, 1952, she married Harvey William Ulmer, Jr., in Huron, SD.&nbsp; He died August 31, 2016, after sharing over 64 years of marriage.Joan is survived by: sons, Ronnie Ulmer (Joyce) of Newton, and Bradley Ulmer (Shelly) of Littleton, CO; and grandsons, Andrew Ulmer (Elizabeth) of Brooklyn, NY, Ayron Ulmer of Denver, CO, and Alex Ulmer (Kelsey) of Centennial, CO.She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents, and brother, Charles “Bill” Schardein and Donald “Bud” Schardein.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Abbyville Community Church, 201 West Avenue G, Abbyville, with Pastors Dale Levering, Keith A. Dellenbach, and Scott Moyer officiating. Burial will follow in Partridge Cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

Joan D. Ulmer  |1930-2022|  

Leslie Earl Brees, 78, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 in Park City.

He was born on May 1, 1944 in Alamosa, Colorado to Glen Edward and Minnie Darleen (Huffman) Brees.&nbsp; He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University in 1967.

He worked for KDOT and in 1985 went to work for HNTB Corp. Two of his major accomplishments include his work on the seismic retrofit of the Golden Gate Bridge and in Wichita, the Kellogg Flyover.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Minnie Brees.

Les is survived by his spouse Betty June (Cervanyk) Brees of nearly 55 years; children: Kathy (John) Howard, Jennie (Mike) Ponder, and Darin (Stacie) Brees; grandchildren: Maddie (Wyatt) Ponder Clifton, Rachel Howard, Jamie Howard, Dakota Ponder, Ben Brees, and Duncan Brees; sister: Joyce (John) Brees Conlon and various nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Sunnydale Park Cemetery, 10365 N. Hydraulic Ave., Valley Center, 67147.

Immediately following the service, a late lunch will be served at Los Compadres Mexican Grill, 3213 N. Toben St., Wichita, 67226,&nbsp; 1:30 – 4 p.m., all are welcome to join the family.

Leslie Earl Brees, 78, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 in Park City.He was born on May 1, 1944 in Alamosa, Colorado to Glen Edward and Minnie Darleen (Huffman) Brees.&nbsp; He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University in 1967.He worked for KDOT and in 1985 went to work for HNTB Corp. Two of his major accomplishments include his work on the seismic retrofit of the Golden Gate Bridge and in Wichita, the Kellogg Flyover.He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Minnie Brees.Les is survived by his spouse Betty June (Cervanyk) Brees of nearly 55 years; children: Kathy (John) Howard, Jennie (Mike) Ponder, and Darin (Stacie) Brees; grandchildren: Maddie (Wyatt) Ponder Clifton, Rachel Howard, Jamie Howard, Dakota Ponder, Ben Brees, and Duncan Brees; sister: Joyce (John) Brees Conlon and various nieces and nephews.Graveside Service will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Sunnydale Park Cemetery, 10365 N. Hydraulic Ave., Valley Center, 67147.Immediately following the service, a late lunch will be served at Los Compadres Mexican Grill, 3213 N. Toben St., Wichita, 67226,&nbsp; 1:30 – 4 p.m., all are welcome to join the family.

Leslie Earl Brees  |1944-2022|  

Ella Fern Chenoweth, 97, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Grand Plains Skilled Nursing. She was born on August 1, 1924 in Pratt, to George and Minnie (Miller) Meyer. Ella Fern married Lawrence Dean Chenoweth on April 5, 1943 in Medicine Lodge. They were married for 71 years when Dean preceded her in death on December 17, 2014. Ella Fern graduated from Haviland High School. She was a member of Haviland United Methodist Church, Pollyanna, Eastern Star (Grand Matron) and Medicine Valley EHU. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Richard (Marybeth) Chenoweth of Brighton, CO, Dianne (Gary) Stearns of Rose Hill, and Daryl (Sherry) Chenoweth of Normal, IL; daughter in-law, Karen Chenoweth of Haviland; grandchildren, Darren (Kris) Chenoweth, Mary Chenoweth, Shawn (Jamie) Stearns, Kyle (Kathleen) Stearns, Deborah (Rick) Stegman, Sarah (David) Lampe, Brian Chenoweth, Chad Chenoweth and Scott (Sarah) Chenoweth; and 11 great-grandchildren. Ella Fern is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Dean Chenoweth; parents; infant son, Daryl Chenoweth; son, Donald Chenoweth; and grandson, Mark Stearns. Visitation will be Thursday, May 26, 2022 from Noon - 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 27, 2022 at Haviland United Methodist Church, Haviland, with Pastor Mark Filmore presiding. Burial will follow at Haviland Cemetery, Haviland.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ella Fern Chenoweth, 97, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Grand Plains Skilled Nursing. She was born on August 1, 1924 in Pratt, to George and Minnie (Miller) Meyer. Ella Fern married Lawrence Dean Chenoweth on April 5, 1943 in Medicine Lodge. They were married for 71 years when Dean preceded her in death on December 17, 2014. Ella Fern graduated from Haviland High School. She was a member of Haviland United Methodist Church, Pollyanna, Eastern Star (Grand Matron) and Medicine Valley EHU. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Richard (Marybeth) Chenoweth of Brighton, CO, Dianne (Gary) Stearns of Rose Hill, and Daryl (Sherry) Chenoweth of Normal, IL; daughter in-law, Karen Chenoweth of Haviland; grandchildren, Darren (Kris) Chenoweth, Mary Chenoweth, Shawn (Jamie) Stearns, Kyle (Kathleen) Stearns, Deborah (Rick) Stegman, Sarah (David) Lampe, Brian Chenoweth, Chad Chenoweth and Scott (Sarah) Chenoweth; and 11 great-grandchildren. Ella Fern is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Dean Chenoweth; parents; infant son, Daryl Chenoweth; son, Donald Chenoweth; and grandson, Mark Stearns. Visitation will be Thursday, May 26, 2022 from Noon - 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 27, 2022 at Haviland United Methodist Church, Haviland, with Pastor Mark Filmore presiding. Burial will follow at Haviland Cemetery, Haviland.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ella Fern Chenoweth  |1924-2022|  

Dennis Ray Marsh, 68, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at his home. He was born on January 17, 1954 in Fowler to Seward Ivan and Leveta (Kramer) Marsh. Dennis married Melinda "Chris" (Hopkins) Marsh on April 29, 2005 in Medicine Lodge. They were married for 17 years. Dennis graduated from Fowler High School and attended Kansas University. He was co-owner of Marsh Brothers Ranch. He enjoyed music, playing a Taylor guitar and attending the Winfield Bluegrass Festival. He is survived by his wife, Chris; stepchildren, John C Wiskoff of North Powder, Oregon and Julia A (Diron) Ohlde of Clearwater; grandchildren, Colton J Ohlde, Troy B Ohlde, Emmit R Ohlde, and Levi D Ohlde; brother, Kenton (Lynn) Marsh of Sun City; sisters, Denise (Nick Meng) Kyte of Cimmaron and Rhonda Peake of Andover; and mother-in-law, Helen Burns of Pratt. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Seward Ivan Marsh and Leveta Marsh; sister, Donna M Shogrin; and brother, Emerson Marsh. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will take place at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dennis Ray Marsh, 68, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at his home. He was born on January 17, 1954 in Fowler to Seward Ivan and Leveta (Kramer) Marsh. Dennis married Melinda "Chris" (Hopkins) Marsh on April 29, 2005 in Medicine Lodge. They were married for 17 years. Dennis graduated from Fowler High School and attended Kansas University. He was co-owner of Marsh Brothers Ranch. He enjoyed music, playing a Taylor guitar and attending the Winfield Bluegrass Festival. He is survived by his wife, Chris; stepchildren, John C Wiskoff of North Powder, Oregon and Julia A (Diron) Ohlde of Clearwater; grandchildren, Colton J Ohlde, Troy B Ohlde, Emmit R Ohlde, and Levi D Ohlde; brother, Kenton (Lynn) Marsh of Sun City; sisters, Denise (Nick Meng) Kyte of Cimmaron and Rhonda Peake of Andover; and mother-in-law, Helen Burns of Pratt. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Seward Ivan Marsh and Leveta Marsh; sister, Donna M Shogrin; and brother, Emerson Marsh. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will take place at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dennis Ray Marsh  |1954-2022|  

Michael J Wolke, 72, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Elmer B. and Opal (Martin) Wolke. He was raised in the Wichita area and was a graduate of Heights High School.&nbsp;He served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran. Mike worked at Excel and then United Warehouse where he retired.

He would help friends, neighbors and family with any projects.&nbsp; He enjoyed going to the casino and IMAX movies. Michael loved spending time with his grandchildren, with his greatest love being family time.

He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters,&nbsp; and infant brother. Michael is survived by his wife Linda Wolke, son Michael Wolke Jr, daughter Christy Holmes (Doug), and son Jason Wolke (Kristin); grandchildren Nick, Jacob, Brett and Isabelle; many other family and friends.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m., Thursday, June 2 at Baker Funeral Home Valley Center. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday June 3 at Resurrection Cemetery, 1640 N. Maize Rd, Wichita, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in his memory to : Lori Dechant<a href="http://foundation.org/" target="_blank">foundation.org</a>. The family would like to thank all the medical professionals, over the years, who helped Mike through his journey.

Michael J Wolke, 72, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Elmer B. and Opal (Martin) Wolke. He was raised in the Wichita area and was a graduate of Heights High School.&nbsp;He served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran. Mike worked at Excel and then United Warehouse where he retired.He would help friends, neighbors and family with any projects.&nbsp; He enjoyed going to the casino and IMAX movies. Michael loved spending time with his grandchildren, with his greatest love being family time.He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters,&nbsp; and infant brother. Michael is survived by his wife Linda Wolke, son Michael Wolke Jr, daughter Christy Holmes (Doug), and son Jason Wolke (Kristin); grandchildren Nick, Jacob, Brett and Isabelle; many other family and friends.&nbsp;Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m., Thursday, June 2 at Baker Funeral Home Valley Center. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday June 3 at Resurrection Cemetery, 1640 N. Maize Rd, Wichita, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, please donate in his memory to : Lori Dechant<a href="http://foundation.org/" target="_blank">foundation.org</a>. The family would like to thank all the medical professionals, over the years, who helped Mike through his journey.

Michael J Wolke  |2022|  

John W. Marlett, Jr., 73, of McPherson, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2022, surrounded by family at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.&nbsp; He was a master machinist at Midwest Industries. &nbsp;He also was a master gunsmith, and in his younger years, he worked at his father’s A&amp;W Restaurants in Hays, McPherson, and Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; John served in the United States Army Reserve.

He was born on March 16, 1949, in Larned, the son of John William Marlett, Sr. and Betty Janiel (Brack) Marlett.&nbsp; He graduated from Hays High School and attended Salina Vo-Tech.&nbsp; On June 7, 1968, John was united in marriage to Joyce A. “Jo” Shearhart in Hays.&nbsp;

John was a life member of the National Rifle Association.

Survivors include: his loving wife of nearly 54 years, Jo of the home; sons, John Marlett, III (Nicole) of McPherson; Michael Marlett of Council Bluffs, IA; Matthew Marlett of McPherson; Mark Marlett (Corry) of Inman; and Andy Krehbiel (Amber) of McPherson; siblings, Linda Meier of Omaha, NE, Connie Staab (Ken) of Hays; Doug Marlett (Dawn) of Hays; and Mike Marlett (Bev) of Tualatin, OR; nine grandchildren, Megan Marlett, Dakota Marlett (Samantha), Austin Marlett, Taylor Strange, Tyler Strange, Jordan Bena, Olivia Krehbiel, Logan Krehbiel, and Ellie Krehbiel; three great-grandchildren, Everly Strange, Sienna Marlett, and Alexander Marlett; In-laws, Karen Coy of McPherson, Sharon Shearhart of Wichita, and Jerry Shearhart (Paula) of McPherson; and many more extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law &amp; mother-in-law, Wayne and Frances Shearhart; and brothers-in-law, Art Meier and Bob Coy.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 3, at the First Christian Church with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating.&nbsp; A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at McPherson Cemetery at a later date.

John W. Marlett, Jr., 73, of McPherson, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2022, surrounded by family at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.&nbsp; He was a master machinist at Midwest Industries. &nbsp;He also was a master gunsmith, and in his younger years, he worked at his father’s A&amp;W Restaurants in Hays, McPherson, and Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; John served in the United States Army Reserve.He was born on March 16, 1949, in Larned, the son of John William Marlett, Sr. and Betty Janiel (Brack) Marlett.&nbsp; He graduated from Hays High School and attended Salina Vo-Tech.&nbsp; On June 7, 1968, John was united in marriage to Joyce A. “Jo” Shearhart in Hays.&nbsp;John was a life member of the National Rifle Association.Survivors include: his loving wife of nearly 54 years, Jo of the home; sons, John Marlett, III (Nicole) of McPherson; Michael Marlett of Council Bluffs, IA; Matthew Marlett of McPherson; Mark Marlett (Corry) of Inman; and Andy Krehbiel (Amber) of McPherson; siblings, Linda Meier of Omaha, NE, Connie Staab (Ken) of Hays; Doug Marlett (Dawn) of Hays; and Mike Marlett (Bev) of Tualatin, OR; nine grandchildren, Megan Marlett, Dakota Marlett (Samantha), Austin Marlett, Taylor Strange, Tyler Strange, Jordan Bena, Olivia Krehbiel, Logan Krehbiel, and Ellie Krehbiel; three great-grandchildren, Everly Strange, Sienna Marlett, and Alexander Marlett; In-laws, Karen Coy of McPherson, Sharon Shearhart of Wichita, and Jerry Shearhart (Paula) of McPherson; and many more extended family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law &amp; mother-in-law, Wayne and Frances Shearhart; and brothers-in-law, Art Meier and Bob Coy.The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 3, at the First Christian Church with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating.&nbsp; A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at McPherson Cemetery at a later date.

John W. Marlett, Jr.  |1949-2022|  

Audrey Pauline Starkey, 96, of McPherson, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, surrounded by family at McPherson Hospital.&nbsp; She was a homemaker, and in her younger years, she was a secretary for the Rolls-Royce Factory and also worked on the production line at Sterling Drug.&nbsp;

Audrey was born on April 10, 1926, in Derby, England, the daughter of Jack and Rosa Astill.&nbsp; On December 11, 1944, Audrey was united in marriage to Clarence M. Ring in Derby, England.&nbsp; He died November 11, 1975.&nbsp; On October 10, 1981, she was united in marriage to George T. Starkey in Andover.&nbsp;

She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and life member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary.&nbsp;

Survivors include: her loving husband of 40 years, George of the home; two daughters, Denise Turner of McPherson, and Diane Chaney of Wichita, KS; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Turner (Cathy) of Salina,&nbsp; Jennifer Bruce (Corey) of McPherson, Brandi Robinson (Mark) of Wichita, and Lisa Nightingale (Brad) of Galva; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, and granddaughter, Julienne Turner.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, June 1, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.

Audrey Pauline Starkey, 96, of McPherson, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, surrounded by family at McPherson Hospital.&nbsp; She was a homemaker, and in her younger years, she was a secretary for the Rolls-Royce Factory and also worked on the production line at Sterling Drug.&nbsp;Audrey was born on April 10, 1926, in Derby, England, the daughter of Jack and Rosa Astill.&nbsp; On December 11, 1944, Audrey was united in marriage to Clarence M. Ring in Derby, England.&nbsp; He died November 11, 1975.&nbsp; On October 10, 1981, she was united in marriage to George T. Starkey in Andover.&nbsp;She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and life member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary.&nbsp;Survivors include: her loving husband of 40 years, George of the home; two daughters, Denise Turner of McPherson, and Diane Chaney of Wichita, KS; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Turner (Cathy) of Salina,&nbsp; Jennifer Bruce (Corey) of McPherson, Brandi Robinson (Mark) of Wichita, and Lisa Nightingale (Brad) of Galva; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, and granddaughter, Julienne Turner.The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, June 1, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.

Audrey Pauline Starkey  |1926-2022|  

Timothy Gordon Hougham, Sr., 51, passed away May 23, 2022, at his home in Hutchinson, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born in Hutchinson, on February 24, 1971 to Cecil Weible, Sr. and Joyce Mock.&nbsp; He really enjoyed paintball and drag racing.&nbsp; He loved his family and friends and he will be missed.

Timothy is survived by his parents, Cecil Weible, Sr., and Joyce Mock; sons, Timothy Hougham, Jr., Colton Stremel, and Miller Hougham; daughters, Marie Hougham, Jojo Hougham, and Nora Hougham; brothers, Cecil Weible, Jr., and Cody Weible; sister, Jessica Hougham and grandchild, Mason Hougham.

Timothy was preceded in death by his brother, Tanner Hougham.

A celebration of his life will be held on June 1, 2022, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Rice Park, Hutchinson.

Timothy Gordon Hougham, Sr., 51, passed away May 23, 2022, at his home in Hutchinson, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born in Hutchinson, on February 24, 1971 to Cecil Weible, Sr. and Joyce Mock.&nbsp; He really enjoyed paintball and drag racing.&nbsp; He loved his family and friends and he will be missed.Timothy is survived by his parents, Cecil Weible, Sr., and Joyce Mock; sons, Timothy Hougham, Jr., Colton Stremel, and Miller Hougham; daughters, Marie Hougham, Jojo Hougham, and Nora Hougham; brothers, Cecil Weible, Jr., and Cody Weible; sister, Jessica Hougham and grandchild, Mason Hougham.Timothy was preceded in death by his brother, Tanner Hougham.A celebration of his life will be held on June 1, 2022, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Rice Park, Hutchinson.

Timothy Gordon Hougham, Sr.  |1971-2022|  

Herman Elbert Jones, III, 81 passed away May 20, 2022 in Goddard.&nbsp; He was born on May 29, 1941.

He leaves behind his wife, Judy Jones, of Hutchinson; 3 children, Stephan Jones, of Larned, Karen Rotts, of Washington State, and Asta Jones, of Minnesota; 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Herman was in the United States Army, and he worked at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility for 20 years.&nbsp; He liked to work on crossword puzzles, yard work and sitting on the porch, he also enjoyed watching westerns on the TV and he loved animals.

A viewing will be June 9, 2022 at 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. with a service on June 10, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at Old Mission-Heritage Funeral Home, 528 North Main Street, Hutchinson, Kansas, burial to follow at Fairlawn Burial Park, 2401 Carey Blvd., Hutchinson, Kansas.

Herman Elbert Jones, III, 81 passed away May 20, 2022 in Goddard.&nbsp; He was born on May 29, 1941.He leaves behind his wife, Judy Jones, of Hutchinson; 3 children, Stephan Jones, of Larned, Karen Rotts, of Washington State, and Asta Jones, of Minnesota; 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.Herman was in the United States Army, and he worked at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility for 20 years.&nbsp; He liked to work on crossword puzzles, yard work and sitting on the porch, he also enjoyed watching westerns on the TV and he loved animals.A viewing will be June 9, 2022 at 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. with a service on June 10, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at Old Mission-Heritage Funeral Home, 528 North Main Street, Hutchinson, Kansas, burial to follow at Fairlawn Burial Park, 2401 Carey Blvd., Hutchinson, Kansas.

Herman Elbert Jones, III  |1941-2022|  

Diana Lynn Chambers, 46, of Hutchinson, died May 26, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born November 15, 1975, in Hutchinson, to Danny and Linda (Beeler) Chambers.

Diana graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1994. She was a stay-at-home mom and loved to spend time with her family. Diana also enjoyed doing various craft projects in her spare time.

She is survived by: daughters, Alyssa Canfield (CJ), Breanna Canfield; son, Nathaniel VanWey; fiancé, Tim VanWey; mother, Linda Chambers; and brother, Danny Chambers Jr, all of Hutchinson.

Diana was preceded in death by: her father, Danny Chambers Sr; grandparents, Donald and Velma Beeler, Hershall and Shirley Chambers.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary. Burial will be 10 am Friday, June 3, 2022, in Fairlawn Burial Park.

Diana Lynn Chambers, 46, of Hutchinson, died May 26, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born November 15, 1975, in Hutchinson, to Danny and Linda (Beeler) Chambers.Diana graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1994. She was a stay-at-home mom and loved to spend time with her family. Diana also enjoyed doing various craft projects in her spare time.She is survived by: daughters, Alyssa Canfield (CJ), Breanna Canfield; son, Nathaniel VanWey; fiancé, Tim VanWey; mother, Linda Chambers; and brother, Danny Chambers Jr, all of Hutchinson.Diana was preceded in death by: her father, Danny Chambers Sr; grandparents, Donald and Velma Beeler, Hershall and Shirley Chambers.Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary. Burial will be 10 am Friday, June 3, 2022, in Fairlawn Burial Park.

Diana Lynn Chambers  |1975-2022|  

John&nbsp;Grantlin&nbsp;Jackson, aka Motigular the Ancient One, 73, of Nickerson, died May 26, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born December 31, 1948, in Wichita, to William and Betty (Flemming) Jackson.&nbsp;

Following high school, John served in the United States Army in Korea during the Vietnam war. He later earned his&nbsp;bachelor’s degree from Friends University. John&nbsp;worked in concrete construction and co-owned Jackson Construction with his brother, Greg. In the 1970s, he and his brother canoed down the Mississippi from the boundary waters in Canada to the Gulf of Mexico.&nbsp;John was an avid reader and was known for his homemade beef jerky.&nbsp;He loved baseball and was a coach to his core. He also loved musical theatre, the harmonica, cruising the country roads in his truck, and adventuring with his kids and grandkids. Above all else, he loved his wife with all his heart and worked tirelessly to create a life of fun and magic for her.&nbsp;

On April 18, 1981, he married Dana Bonham, in Nickerson. They shared 41 years together.&nbsp;

John is survived by: wife, Dana Jackson, Nickerson; son, Jason&nbsp;Rueschhoff&nbsp;(Jennifer), Blue Springs, Missouri; daughter, Amy Ballinger (Rick), Olathe; son, Cody Jackson, Boulder, Colorado; daughter, Kate&nbsp;Singogo&nbsp;(Zika); eight grandchildren; four great-granchildren; sister-in-law, Chris Jackson, Sterling; sisters, Pat Devries (Jason) and Sue&nbsp;Beulke&nbsp;(Dan), Minnesota, Sheri Kim Jackson, Hutchinson; and brother, Tom Taylor, Oregon.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Greg Jackson.&nbsp;

Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.&nbsp;

John&nbsp;Grantlin&nbsp;Jackson, aka Motigular the Ancient One, 73, of Nickerson, died May 26, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born December 31, 1948, in Wichita, to William and Betty (Flemming) Jackson.&nbsp;Following high school, John served in the United States Army in Korea during the Vietnam war. He later earned his&nbsp;bachelor’s degree from Friends University. John&nbsp;worked in concrete construction and co-owned Jackson Construction with his brother, Greg. In the 1970s, he and his brother canoed down the Mississippi from the boundary waters in Canada to the Gulf of Mexico.&nbsp;John was an avid reader and was known for his homemade beef jerky.&nbsp;He loved baseball and was a coach to his core. He also loved musical theatre, the harmonica, cruising the country roads in his truck, and adventuring with his kids and grandkids. Above all else, he loved his wife with all his heart and worked tirelessly to create a life of fun and magic for her.&nbsp;On April 18, 1981, he married Dana Bonham, in Nickerson. They shared 41 years together.&nbsp;John is survived by: wife, Dana Jackson, Nickerson; son, Jason&nbsp;Rueschhoff&nbsp;(Jennifer), Blue Springs, Missouri; daughter, Amy Ballinger (Rick), Olathe; son, Cody Jackson, Boulder, Colorado; daughter, Kate&nbsp;Singogo&nbsp;(Zika); eight grandchildren; four great-granchildren; sister-in-law, Chris Jackson, Sterling; sisters, Pat Devries (Jason) and Sue&nbsp;Beulke&nbsp;(Dan), Minnesota, Sheri Kim Jackson, Hutchinson; and brother, Tom Taylor, Oregon.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Greg Jackson.&nbsp;Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.&nbsp;

John Grantlin Jackson  |1948-2022|  

Kenneth B. Moore was born in Berkeley, California on January 11, 1941, to Lonzo B and Betty Lou Moore. His 9-year-old brother Don welcomed him home.&nbsp; Ken died on May 26, 2022, at the age of 81 years. He is preceded in death by his father, mother, brother, and first wife Nettie.

Ken’s father, Lonzo, died when he was 6 years old but was a guiding influence through his life.&nbsp; Lonzo was a teacher for a college in Berkeley when Pearl Harbor was attacked. Most of Lonzo's students were arrested because they were Japanese. This was the first experience that contributed to Ken’s later call to a ministry with disenfranchised members of society. His family returned to Oklahoma City where Lonzo resumed his former position as an attorney writing laws for the Oklahoma Legislature. Lonzo also co-authored newspaper articles advocating women’s rights, another experience which contributed to Ken’s call to ministry and exposed him to the plight of those in less powerful positions.

After his father’s death, Ken and his family moved to Memphis, Tennessee.&nbsp; He graduated from college in 1963 and felt called to minister to people in need. However, Ken was drafted into the Army in 1963 and spent 2 years as an aide in the Physical Therapy Clinic at Ft. Bragg, NC.&nbsp; Following his years of service, Ken married Nettie Bergman. They had twin sons-- Jonathan Mark and David Matthew. Ken then completed his first master's degree in Old Testament.&nbsp; Following completion of seminary, Ken was called into the ministry of law enforcement. As a law enforcement officer, Ken served 20 years as patrol officer, investigator, undersheriff, sheriff, and chief of police. Additionally, Ken served 17 years as a Special Agent in the Army Reserve Criminal Investigation Command (CID). As appointed Sheriff of Dickinson County, Ken hired the first female patrol deputy for that department. Ken also worked closely with the local domestic violence/sexual assault center and with drug/alcohol counselors to establish an emergency hotline for Dickinson County.

Ken later moved to Hutchinson and taught criminal justice for 15 years.&nbsp; Many of his former students work in the criminal justice system, especially law enforcement. Ken married Dr. Carol Schrock Miller at First Mennonite Church in Hutchinson, KS, and became a stepfather to her three children, Kristine, James, and Katharine.

Following retirement from teaching, Ken worked part-time doing in-home family therapy with families involved in juvenile court through-out southcentral Kansas.&nbsp; He then became Director of Reno County Community Corrections where he helped develop a drug court that continues to serve the community today. Ken continued his work with families as a mediator in Restorative Justice’s family group conferencing with juvenile offenders and their victims in Wichita and Reno County. He also served as a member of the Kansas Advisory Group to the Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority and represented the State of Kansas on the federal Juvenile Justice Committee for the U.S. Justice Department's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Ken returned to law enforcement in 2013 as Cawker City's law enforcement and code enforcement officer. He retired from his service in 2018.

Ken is survived by his wife Dr. Carol Moore, his children Jonathan (wife Shelly of Abilene, and their daughters – Rachael, (husband Cody, Salina), Alyssa (husband Richie and daughter Nora, Salina), and Katie (Abilene), and David (wife Staci, Little Rock, AK), and stepchildren Kristine (husband Dr. Scott Sullivan, Augusta, and children Zoe and David), James (wife Regina Miller, Wichita, and their children Cameron and Camille), and Dr. Katharine Miller (Las Vegas, NV).

From Ken:&nbsp; I have had the most amazing life. I owe everything wonderful in my story to my God. I have seen God throughout my life. Thank you, my God, for your almost daily showing yourself alive in situations I had limited control over. I felt like Joseph in the Bible, “The Lord was with him and the Lord blessed everything he did.”&nbsp; Genesis 39:3.&nbsp; Shalom, Salaam, and Peace to all.

Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at First Mennonite Church, 52 Rambler Road, Hutchinson, with Pastors Tonya Wenger and Jim Unruh officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the church columbarium.&nbsp; Military honors will be conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary.

Kenneth B. Moore was born in Berkeley, California on January 11, 1941, to Lonzo B and Betty Lou Moore. His 9-year-old brother Don welcomed him home.&nbsp; Ken died on May 26, 2022, at the age of 81 years. He is preceded in death by his father, mother, brother, and first wife Nettie.Ken’s father, Lonzo, died when he was 6 years old but was a guiding influence through his life.&nbsp; Lonzo was a teacher for a college in Berkeley when Pearl Harbor was attacked. Most of Lonzo's students were arrested because they were Japanese. This was the first experience that contributed to Ken’s later call to a ministry with disenfranchised members of society. His family returned to Oklahoma City where Lonzo resumed his former position as an attorney writing laws for the Oklahoma Legislature. Lonzo also co-authored newspaper articles advocating women’s rights, another experience which contributed to Ken’s call to ministry and exposed him to the plight of those in less powerful positions.After his father’s death, Ken and his family moved to Memphis, Tennessee.&nbsp; He graduated from college in 1963 and felt called to minister to people in need. However, Ken was drafted into the Army in 1963 and spent 2 years as an aide in the Physical Therapy Clinic at Ft. Bragg, NC.&nbsp; Following his years of service, Ken married Nettie Bergman. They had twin sons-- Jonathan Mark and David Matthew. Ken then completed his first master's degree in Old Testament.&nbsp; Following completion of seminary, Ken was called into the ministry of law enforcement. As a law enforcement officer, Ken served 20 years as patrol officer, investigator, undersheriff, sheriff, and chief of police. Additionally, Ken served 17 years as a Special Agent in the Army Reserve Criminal Investigation Command (CID). As appointed Sheriff of Dickinson County, Ken hired the first female patrol deputy for that department. Ken also worked closely with the local domestic violence/sexual assault center and with drug/alcohol counselors to establish an emergency hotline for Dickinson County.Ken later moved to Hutchinson and taught criminal justice for 15 years.&nbsp; Many of his former students work in the criminal justice system, especially law enforcement. Ken married Dr. Carol Schrock Miller at First Mennonite Church in Hutchinson, KS, and became a stepfather to her three children, Kristine, James, and Katharine.Following retirement from teaching, Ken worked part-time doing in-home family therapy with families involved in juvenile court through-out southcentral Kansas.&nbsp; He then became Director of Reno County Community Corrections where he helped develop a drug court that continues to serve the community today. Ken continued his work with families as a mediator in Restorative Justice’s family group conferencing with juvenile offenders and their victims in Wichita and Reno County. He also served as a member of the Kansas Advisory Group to the Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority and represented the State of Kansas on the federal Juvenile Justice Committee for the U.S. Justice Department's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Ken returned to law enforcement in 2013 as Cawker City's law enforcement and code enforcement officer. He retired from his service in 2018.Ken is survived by his wife Dr. Carol Moore, his children Jonathan (wife Shelly of Abilene, and their daughters – Rachael, (husband Cody, Salina), Alyssa (husband Richie and daughter Nora, Salina), and Katie (Abilene), and David (wife Staci, Little Rock, AK), and stepchildren Kristine (husband Dr. Scott Sullivan, Augusta, and children Zoe and David), James (wife Regina Miller, Wichita, and their children Cameron and Camille), and Dr. Katharine Miller (Las Vegas, NV).From Ken:&nbsp; I have had the most amazing life. I owe everything wonderful in my story to my God. I have seen God throughout my life. Thank you, my God, for your almost daily showing yourself alive in situations I had limited control over. I felt like Joseph in the Bible, “The Lord was with him and the Lord blessed everything he did.”&nbsp; Genesis 39:3.&nbsp; Shalom, Salaam, and Peace to all.Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at First Mennonite Church, 52 Rambler Road, Hutchinson, with Pastors Tonya Wenger and Jim Unruh officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the church columbarium.&nbsp; Military honors will be conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary.

Kenneth B. Moore  |1941-2022|  

Paul Arthur Friesen, age 98, died May 30, 2022 at the Schowalter Villa in Hesston.&nbsp; He was born September 10, 1923 at Bethel Deaconess Hospital in Newton; the 9th child and 5th son of Peter Abram Friesen and the first child of the union of Peter Abram Friesen and Florence Cooprider Friesen.&nbsp;

 He was preceded in death by his wife Wilma Wenger Friesen and by 4 half sisters, 4 half brothers, one sister, a son in law Stanley Roth, and daughters in law Jane Friesen and Kathleen Friesen.&nbsp; Survivors include his children;&nbsp; Kelvin Friesen (Karen) of Archbold, OH; Janice Roth West (Tom) of Wichita; Eric (Wanda) of Cimarron; Gregg (Joanna) of Newton; Jon (Kristeen) of North Newton; Jennifer LeFevre (Dennis) of Woodland Park, CO along with 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.&nbsp;

At age 3 months Paul traveled with his family by ship from New York to Bombay, India and from there by train to Central India where his parents served as missionaries with the Mennonite Church; his mother a physician and his father an evangelist.&nbsp; His early years were spent playing with his younger sister (Grace) and children from the village of Sankra in the Central Provinces where the family lived.&nbsp; At age 5 he began school in Landoor (U.P India) at Woodstock School in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains.&nbsp; He recalled being capable of speaking in English, Hindi (including the local Chitisgarri dialect from where he grew up), and Urdu.&nbsp; While he initially dreaded boarding school, it was that setting that gave him a peer group with diverse interests and, up to his death, he retained a fondness for the school and its mountainous setting. &nbsp; In the early 30’s the family returned to the states for two years with one year in Iowa and one in Chicago.&nbsp; In the end, the return to India was a welcome relief. &nbsp; His time in India left Paul with a bounty of stories of snakes, leopards, tigers, and long travels by bike or train.&nbsp; It was not unusual for him to bike 30 to 40 miles on dusty roads to visit friends, hike in the mountains, or to swim in the headwaters of the Ganges.&nbsp; It was perhaps that setting and those experiences that led him to develop an ability to delight others with stories that held the attention of his children and others.&nbsp; The family returned to the states in 1941.

Once back in the United States, Paul attended Hesston Academy and College where he met Wilma Wenger of Wellman, IA.&nbsp; They were married after he graduated from Goshen College where he completed a Bachelors of Theology degree.&nbsp; Together he and Wilma worked in church planting in Highway Village, IL and Sterling, IL where their first two children were born.&nbsp; A call from Hesston College led to a career change when the college recruited Paul to develop an art program for the college.&nbsp; That prompted further education and an eventual MFA from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; His teaching career included work at both Bethel and Hesston Colleges where he focused on ceramics and sculpture.&nbsp; He continued to preach and through his life worked in various roles within the church.&nbsp; His sermons were remembered as much for their stories as for their theological content. &nbsp; Paul saw himself first as a pastor and his art work often embodied elements of his faith. Following retirement Paul worked in his studio doing ceramics and working with both wood and stone to create works of art.&nbsp; His final commissioned sculpture piece was completed in his 97th year and his final work of ceramics, a burial urn for a close college friend, at age 98.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In addition to his family, Paul’s passions included teaching, gardening, a love of Indian food, and travel.&nbsp; With his family of six children he and Wilma camped from Idaho to Virginia.&nbsp; He instilled in his children a cooperative and congenial sense of family that continues to this day.&nbsp; Paul was passionate about life.&nbsp; While his legacy includes a wealth of art work, both publicly and privately held, his greatest legacy lives in the lives of his family and in the students he taught and mentored over a long and productive life.&nbsp; This world, it can be said, is a better place because of him.&nbsp; Interment will be at Eastlawn Cemetery in rural Harvey County.&nbsp; Services at the Hesston Mennonite Church are pending.

Paul Arthur Friesen, age 98, died May 30, 2022 at the Schowalter Villa in Hesston.&nbsp; He was born September 10, 1923 at Bethel Deaconess Hospital in Newton; the 9th child and 5th son of Peter Abram Friesen and the first child of the union of Peter Abram Friesen and Florence Cooprider Friesen.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his wife Wilma Wenger Friesen and by 4 half sisters, 4 half brothers, one sister, a son in law Stanley Roth, and daughters in law Jane Friesen and Kathleen Friesen.&nbsp; Survivors include his children;&nbsp; Kelvin Friesen (Karen) of Archbold, OH; Janice Roth West (Tom) of Wichita; Eric (Wanda) of Cimarron; Gregg (Joanna) of Newton; Jon (Kristeen) of North Newton; Jennifer LeFevre (Dennis) of Woodland Park, CO along with 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.&nbsp;At age 3 months Paul traveled with his family by ship from New York to Bombay, India and from there by train to Central India where his parents served as missionaries with the Mennonite Church; his mother a physician and his father an evangelist.&nbsp; His early years were spent playing with his younger sister (Grace) and children from the village of Sankra in the Central Provinces where the family lived.&nbsp; At age 5 he began school in Landoor (U.P India) at Woodstock School in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains.&nbsp; He recalled being capable of speaking in English, Hindi (including the local Chitisgarri dialect from where he grew up), and Urdu.&nbsp; While he initially dreaded boarding school, it was that setting that gave him a peer group with diverse interests and, up to his death, he retained a fondness for the school and its mountainous setting. &nbsp; In the early 30’s the family returned to the states for two years with one year in Iowa and one in Chicago.&nbsp; In the end, the return to India was a welcome relief. &nbsp; His time in India left Paul with a bounty of stories of snakes, leopards, tigers, and long travels by bike or train.&nbsp; It was not unusual for him to bike 30 to 40 miles on dusty roads to visit friends, hike in the mountains, or to swim in the headwaters of the Ganges.&nbsp; It was perhaps that setting and those experiences that led him to develop an ability to delight others with stories that held the attention of his children and others.&nbsp; The family returned to the states in 1941.Once back in the United States, Paul attended Hesston Academy and College where he met Wilma Wenger of Wellman, IA.&nbsp; They were married after he graduated from Goshen College where he completed a Bachelors of Theology degree.&nbsp; Together he and Wilma worked in church planting in Highway Village, IL and Sterling, IL where their first two children were born.&nbsp; A call from Hesston College led to a career change when the college recruited Paul to develop an art program for the college.&nbsp; That prompted further education and an eventual MFA from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; His teaching career included work at both Bethel and Hesston Colleges where he focused on ceramics and sculpture.&nbsp; He continued to preach and through his life worked in various roles within the church.&nbsp; His sermons were remembered as much for their stories as for their theological content. &nbsp; Paul saw himself first as a pastor and his art work often embodied elements of his faith. Following retirement Paul worked in his studio doing ceramics and working with both wood and stone to create works of art.&nbsp; His final commissioned sculpture piece was completed in his 97th year and his final work of ceramics, a burial urn for a close college friend, at age 98.&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition to his family, Paul’s passions included teaching, gardening, a love of Indian food, and travel.&nbsp; With his family of six children he and Wilma camped from Idaho to Virginia.&nbsp; He instilled in his children a cooperative and congenial sense of family that continues to this day.&nbsp; Paul was passionate about life.&nbsp; While his legacy includes a wealth of art work, both publicly and privately held, his greatest legacy lives in the lives of his family and in the students he taught and mentored over a long and productive life.&nbsp; This world, it can be said, is a better place because of him.&nbsp; Interment will be at Eastlawn Cemetery in rural Harvey County.&nbsp; Services at the Hesston Mennonite Church are pending.

Paul Arthur Friesen  |1923-2022|  

Alicebeth June Boeken, 86, of South Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at Hospice House in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born June 14, 1935 in Marshall, Oklahoma, the daughter of Russell B. and Viva (Franklin) Grimes.

She was united in marriage to Dr. Floyd Arthur Boeken on March 2, 1991 in Iola, Kansas. He preceded her in death on July 3, 2009.

Alicebeth was a member of the First Baptist Church of Iola and Haven Baptist Church. She volunteered in the Awanna program in both Iola and Haven.

Alicebeth is survived by daughter, Deborah (Mark) Smith of Haven; son, Dennis Clark of Clearwater; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Sue Klein of Enid, OK; and brother, Harlan Grimes of TX.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and eight siblings.

Cremation is planned. Private family services will be held at a later date.&nbsp;

Alicebeth June Boeken, 86, of South Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at Hospice House in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born June 14, 1935 in Marshall, Oklahoma, the daughter of Russell B. and Viva (Franklin) Grimes. She was united in marriage to Dr. Floyd Arthur Boeken on March 2, 1991 in Iola, Kansas. He preceded her in death on July 3, 2009. Alicebeth was a member of the First Baptist Church of Iola and Haven Baptist Church. She volunteered in the Awanna program in both Iola and Haven. Alicebeth is survived by daughter, Deborah (Mark) Smith of Haven; son, Dennis Clark of Clearwater; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Sue Klein of Enid, OK; and brother, Harlan Grimes of TX. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and eight siblings. Cremation is planned. Private family services will be held at a later date.&nbsp;

Alicebeth June Boeken  |1935-2022|  

Christina Ann Collette, 61, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, surrounded by her loving family, at her home in Hutchinson, KS. Chris was born November 6, 1961, in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Lester Craig and Georgia Linton Craig.&nbsp;&nbsp; Per Chris's wishes, cremation has taken place.&nbsp; A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Christina Ann Collette, 61, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, surrounded by her loving family, at her home in Hutchinson, KS. Chris was born November 6, 1961, in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Lester Craig and Georgia Linton Craig.&nbsp;&nbsp; Per Chris's wishes, cremation has taken place.&nbsp; A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Christina Ann Collette |1961-2022|

Lois Mae Smith, 94, of Hutchinson, KS, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab.

Known to family and friends as Mae, she and her twin brother, Ray, were born January 30, 1928, in Perkins, OK, to Tolbert W. and Cora E. (Downey) Allison.&nbsp; The family lived in Oklahoma, moving to Hutchinson when the twins were in high school.

Graduating from Hutchinson High School in 1946, Mae then graduated from Salt City Business College and began working as a secretary for the judges in the Reno County Probate Court.

On June 6, 1948, Mae was united in marriage to Wallace Reed Smith of Hutchinson, living together until his death in 2012.&nbsp; They had two daughters, Debra and Cindy. While the girls were small, Mae was a stay-at-home mom and set an example of giving back with a variety of community volunteer activities that included PTO work, League of Women Voters, and various volunteer positions with the Girl Scouts.

As a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church, and later New Covenant Presbyterian Church, Mae was involved in youth group activities and a member of Circle. She also served as an elder and deacon.

When the girls were older, Mae answered a friend’s request to substitute as a secretary for the President of Hutchinson Community College and began a fifteen-year career as secretary for Dr. Jim Stringer, Dean of Student Services.&nbsp; Following her time at HCC, Mae had a fifteen-year career as secretary to Richard Parker, President of Krause Plow Corporation.

Family and friends were the focus of Mae’s life.&nbsp; Everyone was welcome around her table that was filled with her delicious cooking, especially her pies.&nbsp; Holidays were time for her to host dinners for her large family, but parties could come together quickly for birthdays or any other reason.

Mae and Wally loved to travel and be outdoors.&nbsp; Summers were spent camping with extended family around the various lakes in Kansas or traveling to the mountains in Colorado.

Once grandchildren Sarah and Joe came along, Mae and Wally became an active presence in their lives – traveling to Indiana to attend school and sports events as enthusiastic cheerleaders.&nbsp; Always ready for an adventure, Mae was a willing participant in whatever activity was to be tried – kayaking, driveway basketball, and theme parks.

Mae is survived by:&nbsp; her daughters, &nbsp;Debra Kay Crawford (Bill) of Hilton Head Island, SC, and Cindy Kidd (Doug) of Hutchinson, KS; granddaughter, Sarah Kane (Joe) of Minneapolis, MN; grandson, Joseph Wallace Crawford of Minneapolis, MN; and great-grandson, Liam Kane of Minneapolis, MN.

She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her brothers, Ray, Robert, Otes, and Lester Allison; and sisters, Vera Pritchett, LaVeta Garner, LaVina Bradford, Marie Hawkins, and Neil Bush.

Memorial service will be held at a future date.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to New Covenant Presbyterian Church or Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS.

Lois Mae Smith, 94, of Hutchinson, KS, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab.Known to family and friends as Mae, she and her twin brother, Ray, were born January 30, 1928, in Perkins, OK, to Tolbert W. and Cora E. (Downey) Allison.&nbsp; The family lived in Oklahoma, moving to Hutchinson when the twins were in high school.Graduating from Hutchinson High School in 1946, Mae then graduated from Salt City Business College and began working as a secretary for the judges in the Reno County Probate Court.On June 6, 1948, Mae was united in marriage to Wallace Reed Smith of Hutchinson, living together until his death in 2012.&nbsp; They had two daughters, Debra and Cindy. While the girls were small, Mae was a stay-at-home mom and set an example of giving back with a variety of community volunteer activities that included PTO work, League of Women Voters, and various volunteer positions with the Girl Scouts.As a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church, and later New Covenant Presbyterian Church, Mae was involved in youth group activities and a member of Circle. She also served as an elder and deacon.When the girls were older, Mae answered a friend’s request to substitute as a secretary for the President of Hutchinson Community College and began a fifteen-year career as secretary for Dr. Jim Stringer, Dean of Student Services.&nbsp; Following her time at HCC, Mae had a fifteen-year career as secretary to Richard Parker, President of Krause Plow Corporation.Family and friends were the focus of Mae’s life.&nbsp; Everyone was welcome around her table that was filled with her delicious cooking, especially her pies.&nbsp; Holidays were time for her to host dinners for her large family, but parties could come together quickly for birthdays or any other reason.Mae and Wally loved to travel and be outdoors.&nbsp; Summers were spent camping with extended family around the various lakes in Kansas or traveling to the mountains in Colorado.Once grandchildren Sarah and Joe came along, Mae and Wally became an active presence in their lives – traveling to Indiana to attend school and sports events as enthusiastic cheerleaders.&nbsp; Always ready for an adventure, Mae was a willing participant in whatever activity was to be tried – kayaking, driveway basketball, and theme parks.Mae is survived by:&nbsp; her daughters, &nbsp;Debra Kay Crawford (Bill) of Hilton Head Island, SC, and Cindy Kidd (Doug) of Hutchinson, KS; granddaughter, Sarah Kane (Joe) of Minneapolis, MN; grandson, Joseph Wallace Crawford of Minneapolis, MN; and great-grandson, Liam Kane of Minneapolis, MN.She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her brothers, Ray, Robert, Otes, and Lester Allison; and sisters, Vera Pritchett, LaVeta Garner, LaVina Bradford, Marie Hawkins, and Neil Bush.Memorial service will be held at a future date.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to New Covenant Presbyterian Church or Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS.

Lois Mae Smith |1928-2022|

Clarice “Elaine” Johnson, 85, died May 24, 2022, at Pine Village, Moundridge. She was born February 22, 1937, in Athol, to Elbert E. and Buenos E. (Bartcher) Fiene.

Elaine graduated from Lebanon high school in 1954. She worked in food service at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center and USD 308 for many years before retiring. Elaine was a member of Women of the Moose Hutchinson Chapter #1371 and First Christian Church, where she was active in Christian Women’s Fellowship and was Elder Emeritus. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. Elaine was faithful, valued hard work, and enjoyed flower gardening, refinishing furniture, remodeling homes, vintage cars, antiquing, crafting, garage/estate sales, auctions, and ice cream.

On July 3, 1954, she married Thomas F. Johnson in Lebanon. He died October 21, 2012.

Elaine is survived by: her children, Jacqueline Roberts, Mark Johnson (Julie), Julie Galindo, all of Hutchinson, Jana Galimore, of Leavenworth; 16 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and many extended family members.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, Leroy Fiene; son, David Lee Johnson; grandson, Jason Roberts; daughter-in-law, Pam Johnson; and son-in-law, Chon Galindo.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at First Christian Church, 15 E 5th&nbsp;Ave., Hutchinson. Burial will follow at 4:00 p.m. in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Cora.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Christian Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Clarice “Elaine” Johnson, 85, died May 24, 2022, at Pine Village, Moundridge. She was born February 22, 1937, in Athol, to Elbert E. and Buenos E. (Bartcher) Fiene.Elaine graduated from Lebanon high school in 1954. She worked in food service at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center and USD 308 for many years before retiring. Elaine was a member of Women of the Moose Hutchinson Chapter #1371 and First Christian Church, where she was active in Christian Women’s Fellowship and was Elder Emeritus. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. Elaine was faithful, valued hard work, and enjoyed flower gardening, refinishing furniture, remodeling homes, vintage cars, antiquing, crafting, garage/estate sales, auctions, and ice cream.On July 3, 1954, she married Thomas F. Johnson in Lebanon. He died October 21, 2012.Elaine is survived by: her children, Jacqueline Roberts, Mark Johnson (Julie), Julie Galindo, all of Hutchinson, Jana Galimore, of Leavenworth; 16 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and many extended family members.She was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, Leroy Fiene; son, David Lee Johnson; grandson, Jason Roberts; daughter-in-law, Pam Johnson; and son-in-law, Chon Galindo.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at First Christian Church, 15 E 5th&nbsp;Ave., Hutchinson. Burial will follow at 4:00 p.m. in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Cora.Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family present to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Christian Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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