Geraldine Madge “Jerry” Samms, 98, of Sylvia, died May 9, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. She was born November 30, 1923, in Sylvia, to Jerome J. and Marie M. (Josephson) Book.

Jerry graduated from Sylvia High School in 1941. She was a co-owner of E &amp; J Grocery Store in Sylvia for many years and was also the Postmaster of the Sylvia Post Office for many years before she retired. Jerry was an avid KU Jayhawks fan, but also cheered for K-State, the Royals, and the Chiefs. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening and working crossword puzzles. &nbsp;Jerry was of the Methodist faith.

She married Edwin C. Samms. He died July 22, 1960.

Jerry is survived by: her son, Jeffrey Samms of Sylvia; grandchildren, Jennifer Adkins of Sergeant Bluff, IA, Patrick Samms of Hutchinson; great-grandson, Nathan Sevier of Wichita; and many extended family members.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; son, Kevin Samms; sisters, Betty Jean Book, Marilee Gatewood, Kathy Moffett; and brothers, Mike Book and Richard D. Book.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2022, at Elliott Chapel. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed and the link below to view it will be active at 12:45 p.m. the day of her service.

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Geraldine Madge “Jerry” Samms, 98, of Sylvia, died May 9, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. She was born November 30, 1923, in Sylvia, to Jerome J. and Marie M. (Josephson) Book.Jerry graduated from Sylvia High School in 1941. She was a co-owner of E &amp; J Grocery Store in Sylvia for many years and was also the Postmaster of the Sylvia Post Office for many years before she retired. Jerry was an avid KU Jayhawks fan, but also cheered for K-State, the Royals, and the Chiefs. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening and working crossword puzzles. &nbsp;Jerry was of the Methodist faith.She married Edwin C. Samms. He died July 22, 1960.Jerry is survived by: her son, Jeffrey Samms of Sylvia; grandchildren, Jennifer Adkins of Sergeant Bluff, IA, Patrick Samms of Hutchinson; great-grandson, Nathan Sevier of Wichita; and many extended family members.She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; son, Kevin Samms; sisters, Betty Jean Book, Marilee Gatewood, Kathy Moffett; and brothers, Mike Book and Richard D. Book.Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2022, at Elliott Chapel. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed and the link below to view it will be active at 12:45 p.m. the day of her service.<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1652305770183511">Click here to view the service</a>

Geraldine Madge “Jerry” Samms  |1941-2022|  

Sandra “Susie” (Wiens) Ulbrich was born on December 18, 1946, in Newton, to Gilbert and Eunice (Hash) Wiens. Susie was the eighth of eleven children. Susie was part of the first graduating class from Remington High School in 1964. She went on to earn her certificate in Tax Accounting and Payroll. She also sold airplane components. Along the way, on August 31, 1968, in Furley, Susie married David Ulbrich and became a military spouse and enjoyed becoming a loving mom to her beautiful children.

Susie loved camping, boating, playing pitch, and sewing. She never turned down a good cup of coffee. Family, especially her grandkids, were very important to Susie. She loved spending time with them and attending their sporting events. Not only did Susie enjoy watching the kids play basketball, but she also loved watching KU basketball!

Susie’s loving family includes her husband, David, children, Derick Ulbrich, Dawn (Dave) Haymond, Deandra (Tom) Sommers, bonus son, Todd Pomeroy,&nbsp; grandchildren, Daniel (Becky) Ulbrich, Amber Dyllan) Ulbrich, Shelby Ulbrich, Josh Ulbrich, Alyssia (Caleb) Haymond, Devin (Samantha) Haymond, Jarrett Sommers, Jacob Sommers, and Kara Sommers, great grandchildren, Daelynn, Dustin, Hudson, Emerson, siblings, Mert, Bev, Charlie, Icky, Barbara, Shirley,Gayle, Teresa, Jodi, Randy and many nieces and nephews.

Susie passed away on Monday, May 09, 2022, in Newton. Family will greet friends on Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater. Funeral service for Susie will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday May 13, 2022, at Federated Church, Whitewater. Burial to follow at Green Valley Cemetery, Furley.

Sandra “Susie” (Wiens) Ulbrich was born on December 18, 1946, in Newton, to Gilbert and Eunice (Hash) Wiens. Susie was the eighth of eleven children. Susie was part of the first graduating class from Remington High School in 1964. She went on to earn her certificate in Tax Accounting and Payroll. She also sold airplane components. Along the way, on August 31, 1968, in Furley, Susie married David Ulbrich and became a military spouse and enjoyed becoming a loving mom to her beautiful children.Susie loved camping, boating, playing pitch, and sewing. She never turned down a good cup of coffee. Family, especially her grandkids, were very important to Susie. She loved spending time with them and attending their sporting events. Not only did Susie enjoy watching the kids play basketball, but she also loved watching KU basketball!Susie’s loving family includes her husband, David, children, Derick Ulbrich, Dawn (Dave) Haymond, Deandra (Tom) Sommers, bonus son, Todd Pomeroy,&nbsp; grandchildren, Daniel (Becky) Ulbrich, Amber Dyllan) Ulbrich, Shelby Ulbrich, Josh Ulbrich, Alyssia (Caleb) Haymond, Devin (Samantha) Haymond, Jarrett Sommers, Jacob Sommers, and Kara Sommers, great grandchildren, Daelynn, Dustin, Hudson, Emerson, siblings, Mert, Bev, Charlie, Icky, Barbara, Shirley,Gayle, Teresa, Jodi, Randy and many nieces and nephews.Susie passed away on Monday, May 09, 2022, in Newton. Family will greet friends on Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater. Funeral service for Susie will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday May 13, 2022, at Federated Church, Whitewater. Burial to follow at Green Valley Cemetery, Furley.

Sandra “Susie” (Wiens) Ulbrich  |1946-2022|  

Quinnie’s life began on February 26, 1920, in Liberty, MS. She was the daughter of Luther “Pete” S. and Lois (Hurst) Duck. 

Quinnie was a 1938 graduate of Liberty High School and attended business college at the New Orleans Business School. She was united in marriage to Vernon Surls on November 10, 1946, in Herington. Quinnie was a homemaker and had worked briefly as an office receptionist in a dental office. She enjoyed being outside, visiting with friends and neighbors. Quinnie enjoyed her garden and baking goodies in the kitchen. She and Vernon enjoyed fishing together and travelling south each summer to visit family. 

Quinnie is survived by her daughters Lavona Christner of Herington, and Marchia (Mike) Havard of Liberty, MS; grandchildren Paul and James (Kate) Christner of Herington; great grandchildren Evan, Caden and Natalie Christner, sister-in-law Margaret Duck of Baker, LA, and niece Angie. 

Quinnie passed away on May 9, 2022, at Chapman Valley Manor in Chapman. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Vernon and brother Luther Duck. Her family will gather with friends on Friday May 13, 2022, from 9-10 a.m. at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington. Her graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. at the Fort Riley Post Cemetery (Main Gate off 70).&nbsp;

Quinnie’s life began on February 26, 1920, in Liberty, MS. She was the daughter of Luther “Pete” S. and Lois (Hurst) Duck. Quinnie was a 1938 graduate of Liberty High School and attended business college at the New Orleans Business School. She was united in marriage to Vernon Surls on November 10, 1946, in Herington. Quinnie was a homemaker and had worked briefly as an office receptionist in a dental office. She enjoyed being outside, visiting with friends and neighbors. Quinnie enjoyed her garden and baking goodies in the kitchen. She and Vernon enjoyed fishing together and travelling south each summer to visit family. Quinnie is survived by her daughters Lavona Christner of Herington, and Marchia (Mike) Havard of Liberty, MS; grandchildren Paul and James (Kate) Christner of Herington; great grandchildren Evan, Caden and Natalie Christner, sister-in-law Margaret Duck of Baker, LA, and niece Angie. Quinnie passed away on May 9, 2022, at Chapman Valley Manor in Chapman. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Vernon and brother Luther Duck. Her family will gather with friends on Friday May 13, 2022, from 9-10 a.m. at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington. Her graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. at the Fort Riley Post Cemetery (Main Gate off 70).&nbsp;

Quinnie Dorothea Surls  |1920-2022|  

Theoplis “Theo” Johnson Jr., 59, passed away May 8, 2022 at
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born August 7, 1962 in Hutchinson, the
son of Theoplis Johnson Sr. and Claudia (Brown) Hawthorne.

He attended Hutchinson High School. He worked at
Consolidated Manufacturing in maintenance.&nbsp;
He also worked for Stutzman’s Greenhouse.&nbsp; Theo has many interests and talents.&nbsp; He was an avid motorcyclist and played the
drums at McGee Chapel Church of God in Christ in Hutchinson where he was a
member.&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Theo was preceded in death by his father; a maternal
grandmother, Lou Brown; one aunt, Neva Lewis, and one uncle, Cedrick Jackson.

He is survived by his mother, Claudia Hawthorne; three
daughters, Tameila Johnson, Giselle Johnson and Karlee Caudill; one son,
Theoplis Johnson III; two grandchildren, Yasmene Carter and London Vassell; one
aunt, Shirley Owens; and two uncles, Charles Johnson and Donald Jackson. 

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.,
Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel &amp; Crematory,
Hutchinson, with Reverend William Green officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 20,
2022 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral chapel.

Theoplis “Theo” Johnson Jr., 59, passed away May 8, 2022 at
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born August 7, 1962 in Hutchinson, the
son of Theoplis Johnson Sr. and Claudia (Brown) Hawthorne.He attended Hutchinson High School. He worked at
Consolidated Manufacturing in maintenance.&nbsp;
He also worked for Stutzman’s Greenhouse.&nbsp; Theo has many interests and talents.&nbsp; He was an avid motorcyclist and played the
drums at McGee Chapel Church of God in Christ in Hutchinson where he was a
member.&nbsp;&nbsp; Theo was preceded in death by his father; a maternal
grandmother, Lou Brown; one aunt, Neva Lewis, and one uncle, Cedrick Jackson.He is survived by his mother, Claudia Hawthorne; three
daughters, Tameila Johnson, Giselle Johnson and Karlee Caudill; one son,
Theoplis Johnson III; two grandchildren, Yasmene Carter and London Vassell; one
aunt, Shirley Owens; and two uncles, Charles Johnson and Donald Jackson. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.,
Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel &amp; Crematory,
Hutchinson, with Reverend William Green officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 20,
2022 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral chapel.

Theoplis “Theo” Johnson Jr.  |1962-2022|  

Earnest A. Sterling,
88, passed away May 7, 2022 at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born
June 15, 1933 in Hutchinson, the son of Frank and Marie (Strawn) Sterling. 
 
He attended Nickerson High School and was drafted into the United States
Army.&nbsp; He served in the Korean War and
was honorably discharged on April 22, 1955.&nbsp;
Earnest married Shirley Nickels on June 24, 1967 in Nowata, OK. She
passed away in 2016.&nbsp; Earnest was a longtime resident of Pretty
Prairie.&nbsp; He worked for Ford as a farm tractor mechanic and retired after
36 years.

Earnest was preceded
in death by his parents; wife, Shirley; two sisters, Norma Jean Scott and Joyce
Elliot; and two brothers, Don Sterling and Richard Sterling. 
He is survived by his children; Shawn Sterling, Arlington, Jody Harris,
Emporia, Rodney Sterling, Hutchinson, Todd Sterling (Meghann), Hutchinson, his
sister, Jan (Rick) Jensen; six grandchildren, Amber (Kris) Kohlhoff, Justin
(Amy) Sterling, Tacie Harris (Levi Hadden), Austin Harris (Kenzie Zimmerman),
Parker Sterling and Kierah Sterling; and nine great-grandchildren, Logan and
Mason Kohlhoff, Olivia and Gunner Sterling, Aiden Hadden, Mason Crook, Brynlee
and Canton Hadden and Remington Harris.&nbsp; 
Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m.,
Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th
Ave, Hutchinson with Pastor Darrell Peterson presiding.&nbsp; The family will greet friends following the
service.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 5
p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2022 at the funeral chapel.&nbsp;

Earnest A. Sterling,
88, passed away May 7, 2022 at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born
June 15, 1933 in Hutchinson, the son of Frank and Marie (Strawn) Sterling. 
 
He attended Nickerson High School and was drafted into the United States
Army.&nbsp; He served in the Korean War and
was honorably discharged on April 22, 1955.&nbsp;
Earnest married Shirley Nickels on June 24, 1967 in Nowata, OK. She
passed away in 2016.&nbsp; Earnest was a longtime resident of Pretty
Prairie.&nbsp; He worked for Ford as a farm tractor mechanic and retired after
36 years.Earnest was preceded
in death by his parents; wife, Shirley; two sisters, Norma Jean Scott and Joyce
Elliot; and two brothers, Don Sterling and Richard Sterling. 
He is survived by his children; Shawn Sterling, Arlington, Jody Harris,
Emporia, Rodney Sterling, Hutchinson, Todd Sterling (Meghann), Hutchinson, his
sister, Jan (Rick) Jensen; six grandchildren, Amber (Kris) Kohlhoff, Justin
(Amy) Sterling, Tacie Harris (Levi Hadden), Austin Harris (Kenzie Zimmerman),
Parker Sterling and Kierah Sterling; and nine great-grandchildren, Logan and
Mason Kohlhoff, Olivia and Gunner Sterling, Aiden Hadden, Mason Crook, Brynlee
and Canton Hadden and Remington Harris.&nbsp; 
Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m.,
Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th
Ave, Hutchinson with Pastor Darrell Peterson presiding.&nbsp; The family will greet friends following the
service.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 5
p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2022 at the funeral chapel.&nbsp;

Earnest A. Sterling |1933-2022|  

Warren Robert Schmitt, age 101, passed away on April 9, 2022, at Pleasant Hills in Hutchinson. He was born on March 18, 1921 in Hutchinson to Albert and Elsie (Benscheidt) Schmitt. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1939 and from Hutchinson Junior College in 1941. He also attended the University of Kansas and Carnegie Tech in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

Warren enlisted in the Army following the attack on Pearl Harbor and served as a Sargeant in the 285th&nbsp;Field Observation Battalion. He landed at Utah beach two weeks after D-Day and served in a forward observation unit during the Battle of the Bulge. He was one of the few survivors of the Malmedy Massacre, in Belgium on December 17th, 1944, and later provided eyewitness testimony in the Nuremberg war crime trials.

He and Phyllis J. Rostine were married on June 22, 1946, at the First Presbyterian Church in Hutchinson and they shared 61 years together before her death in 2008, They had four children, all currently living in Hutchinson: Linda Schmitt (Brian Lingle), Kyle Philbeck (Tom), Lisa Barker (Stan), and Phil Schmitt (Cindy).

After returning from the war, Warren joined his family’s business, Western Foods. In 1954, he left to start his own homebuilding business, Warren Schmitt Construction Company.&nbsp; It evolved to become Warren Schmitt Realty and Construction in 1962 and Warren Schmitt Century 21 in 1979. Over the course of his career, he built close to 400 homes and commercial buildings in the greater Hutchinson area, designing many of them himself. The additions that he developed include: Prairie Village, Northglenn, and Kisiwa Creek. Warren was a founding member and president of the Hutchinson Homebuilders Association and was president of the Kansas State Homebuilder’s Association. He also served as president of the Hutchinson Board of Realtors and served on the Hutchinson Planning Commission.

Warren had many interests and hobbies. He was an accomplished wood carver and enjoyed building and flying radio controlled model planes with the Hutch Bunch RC Club. He was an early member and chief cook of the Ninnescah Recreation and Hunting Club.&nbsp; In retirement, he enjoyed being a docent at the Cosmosphere and was part of the Liberty Bell 7 restoration team. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

He was known for his eternal optimism and positive approach to life that he kept until his last day. His greatest joy was his family.

Warren is survived by his children and 9 grandchildren: Nate Schmidt (Jennifer) Birmingham, AL; Evan Schmidt (Patrick Huber) Davis, CA; Mike Schmidt (Abigail Chin) Arlington, MA; Christopher Philbeck (Sarah) Atlanta, GA; Dan Barker (Nicole) Lenexa; Ross Barker (Chelsea) Olathe, KS; Brett Barker (Abby) Olathe; Alex Schmitt, Wichita; Zach Schmitt, Kansas City, MO, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Phyllis in 2008, brother Gene who died in Belgium in the Battle of the Bulge, infant son Michael, and granddaughter Brooke Barker.

Warren will be buried with his wife, and granddaughter, Brooke in a private inurnment at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard.

A celebration of his life will be held
in the Sky Lab room at the Cosmosphere at 1100 North Plum St. from 12:00 to
3:00 on Saturday, May 21, 2022. 

Please
stop by for an opportunity to share memories and stories of our dad as we honor
his amazing long life. There will be a short program beginning at 1:00 p.m. Parking
will be available in the south Cosmosphere lot and dress is casual. 

Warren Robert Schmitt, age 101, passed away on April 9, 2022, at Pleasant Hills in Hutchinson. He was born on March 18, 1921 in Hutchinson to Albert and Elsie (Benscheidt) Schmitt. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1939 and from Hutchinson Junior College in 1941. He also attended the University of Kansas and Carnegie Tech in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.Warren enlisted in the Army following the attack on Pearl Harbor and served as a Sargeant in the 285th&nbsp;Field Observation Battalion. He landed at Utah beach two weeks after D-Day and served in a forward observation unit during the Battle of the Bulge. He was one of the few survivors of the Malmedy Massacre, in Belgium on December 17th, 1944, and later provided eyewitness testimony in the Nuremberg war crime trials.He and Phyllis J. Rostine were married on June 22, 1946, at the First Presbyterian Church in Hutchinson and they shared 61 years together before her death in 2008, They had four children, all currently living in Hutchinson: Linda Schmitt (Brian Lingle), Kyle Philbeck (Tom), Lisa Barker (Stan), and Phil Schmitt (Cindy).After returning from the war, Warren joined his family’s business, Western Foods. In 1954, he left to start his own homebuilding business, Warren Schmitt Construction Company.&nbsp; It evolved to become Warren Schmitt Realty and Construction in 1962 and Warren Schmitt Century 21 in 1979. Over the course of his career, he built close to 400 homes and commercial buildings in the greater Hutchinson area, designing many of them himself. The additions that he developed include: Prairie Village, Northglenn, and Kisiwa Creek. Warren was a founding member and president of the Hutchinson Homebuilders Association and was president of the Kansas State Homebuilder’s Association. He also served as president of the Hutchinson Board of Realtors and served on the Hutchinson Planning Commission.Warren had many interests and hobbies. He was an accomplished wood carver and enjoyed building and flying radio controlled model planes with the Hutch Bunch RC Club. He was an early member and chief cook of the Ninnescah Recreation and Hunting Club.&nbsp; In retirement, he enjoyed being a docent at the Cosmosphere and was part of the Liberty Bell 7 restoration team. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.He was known for his eternal optimism and positive approach to life that he kept until his last day. His greatest joy was his family.Warren is survived by his children and 9 grandchildren: Nate Schmidt (Jennifer) Birmingham, AL; Evan Schmidt (Patrick Huber) Davis, CA; Mike Schmidt (Abigail Chin) Arlington, MA; Christopher Philbeck (Sarah) Atlanta, GA; Dan Barker (Nicole) Lenexa; Ross Barker (Chelsea) Olathe, KS; Brett Barker (Abby) Olathe; Alex Schmitt, Wichita; Zach Schmitt, Kansas City, MO, and 15 great-grandchildren.Warren was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Phyllis in 2008, brother Gene who died in Belgium in the Battle of the Bulge, infant son Michael, and granddaughter Brooke Barker.Warren will be buried with his wife, and granddaughter, Brooke in a private inurnment at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard.A celebration of his life will be held
in the Sky Lab room at the Cosmosphere at 1100 North Plum St. from 12:00 to
3:00 on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Please
stop by for an opportunity to share memories and stories of our dad as we honor
his amazing long life. There will be a short program beginning at 1:00 p.m. Parking
will be available in the south Cosmosphere lot and dress is casual.

Warren R. Schmitt  |1921-2022|

Martha Krueger, 93, died May 6, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

She was born on July 11, 1928, in Newton, the daughter of John and Cecelia (Newbold) Stamm.

On December 7, 1947, Martha was united in marriage to Paul Calvin Krueger. They were married for 55 years at the time of his passing in 2002.

For many years Martha worked at Southwestern Bell / ATT&amp;T, where her friendly demeanor and hard work earned her the nickname of “mighty mouse”.

Martha was a kind, loving and caring person. She loved animals (especially dachshunds) and enjoyed spending time volunteering at Caring Hands Humane Society.

With a passion for cooking, Martha was always happy to read and add a new cookbook to her collection. Her favorite thing to make was her famous “Martha’s Mashed Potatoes”.

Martha is survived by her daughter, Pam McKellip; many extended family. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Krueger; parents, John and Cecelia Stamm; and brothers, Sanford, Chester, and James Stamm.

A visitation will be from 1 pm to 5 pm on Sunday, May 15th, 2022, at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton. A private family burial will then take place at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton

Martha Krueger, 93, died May 6, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.She was born on July 11, 1928, in Newton, the daughter of John and Cecelia (Newbold) Stamm.On December 7, 1947, Martha was united in marriage to Paul Calvin Krueger. They were married for 55 years at the time of his passing in 2002.For many years Martha worked at Southwestern Bell / ATT&amp;T, where her friendly demeanor and hard work earned her the nickname of “mighty mouse”.Martha was a kind, loving and caring person. She loved animals (especially dachshunds) and enjoyed spending time volunteering at Caring Hands Humane Society.With a passion for cooking, Martha was always happy to read and add a new cookbook to her collection. Her favorite thing to make was her famous “Martha’s Mashed Potatoes”.Martha is survived by her daughter, Pam McKellip; many extended family. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Krueger; parents, John and Cecelia Stamm; and brothers, Sanford, Chester, and James Stamm.A visitation will be from 1 pm to 5 pm on Sunday, May 15th, 2022, at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton. A private family burial will then take place at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton

Martha Krueger  |1928-2022|  

Kade Orion Schnoebelen, age 30, passed away on May 5, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. He was born on May 20, 1991 in Greensburg, the son of Mica and Sherrie (Rexwinkle) Schnoebelen. 

Kade graduated from Macksville High School in 2009. He graduated from Kansas State University with a construction science degree. On Sept. 20, 2014 he married Megan (Welch) at Belpre. Kade was a member of the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church and was a Third Degree Knights of Columbus member at Council #2131, Kinsley. 

Survivors include his wife, Megan Michell Schnoebelen, Macksville, KS; a son Kip Wheeler Schnoebelen, Macksville; daughters, Bristol Quinn and Sutton Regan Schnoebelen, Macksville; sister Kelsey Ann (Jordan) Amy, Minneola; parents, Mica and Sherrie (Rexwinkle) Schnoebelen, Lewis, KS; maternal grandparents, Colleen Rexwinkle and the late Darrell Rexwinkle, Great Bend; paternal grandparents, Nick and Mary Lou Schnoebelen, Lewis, KS; paternal great grandmother Jean Titus, Lewis; a nephew, Tripp Welch; two nieces, Kaley Amy and Aspen Welch. 

Vistiation will be on Thursday, May 12, 2022 from 1-5 P.M., at Minnis Chapel, Macksville.  Rosary will begin at 7:00 P.M. that day at the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Belpre.  Funeral Mass will be at 3:00 P.M., Friday, May 13, 2022 at the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Belpre, with Reverend Father Bernard Felix, celebrant. Burial will follow in the Farmington Cemetery, Macksville.&nbsp;

Kade Orion Schnoebelen, age 30, passed away on May 5, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. He was born on May 20, 1991 in Greensburg, the son of Mica and Sherrie (Rexwinkle) Schnoebelen. Kade graduated from Macksville High School in 2009. He graduated from Kansas State University with a construction science degree. On Sept. 20, 2014 he married Megan (Welch) at Belpre. Kade was a member of the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church and was a Third Degree Knights of Columbus member at Council #2131, Kinsley. Survivors include his wife, Megan Michell Schnoebelen, Macksville, KS; a son Kip Wheeler Schnoebelen, Macksville; daughters, Bristol Quinn and Sutton Regan Schnoebelen, Macksville; sister Kelsey Ann (Jordan) Amy, Minneola; parents, Mica and Sherrie (Rexwinkle) Schnoebelen, Lewis, KS; maternal grandparents, Colleen Rexwinkle and the late Darrell Rexwinkle, Great Bend; paternal grandparents, Nick and Mary Lou Schnoebelen, Lewis, KS; paternal great grandmother Jean Titus, Lewis; a nephew, Tripp Welch; two nieces, Kaley Amy and Aspen Welch. Vistiation will be on Thursday, May 12, 2022 from 1-5 P.M., at Minnis Chapel, Macksville. Rosary will begin at 7:00 P.M. that day at the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Belpre. Funeral Mass will be at 3:00 P.M., Friday, May 13, 2022 at the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Belpre, with Reverend Father Bernard Felix, celebrant. Burial will follow in the Farmington Cemetery, Macksville.&nbsp;

Kade Orion Schnoebelen  |1991-2022|  

Adalynn Rae “Addy” Leake, 5, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away May 9, 2022, at her home. 

She was born February 20, 2017, in Liberal, the daughter of Catherine Leake. Addy loved to be held, sang to, talked to, and she liked to snuggle. 

She is survived by her mother, Catherine Leake of Sterling; two brothers, Ricky and Riley Leake; four sisters, Myka, Sophia, Elliot, and Tatum Leake; maternal grandparents, Chris and Marci Detmer of Lyons, and Dennis and Karen Leake of Little Rock, Arkansas. Addy was preceded in death by her uncle, Ben Leake; and cousin, Ellianna Mitchell. 

Graveside funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M., Monday, May 16, 2022, at the Lyons Municipal Cemetery with Pastor Hadley Franz officiating.&nbsp;

Adalynn Rae “Addy” Leake, 5, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away May 9, 2022, at her home. She was born February 20, 2017, in Liberal, the daughter of Catherine Leake. Addy loved to be held, sang to, talked to, and she liked to snuggle. She is survived by her mother, Catherine Leake of Sterling; two brothers, Ricky and Riley Leake; four sisters, Myka, Sophia, Elliot, and Tatum Leake; maternal grandparents, Chris and Marci Detmer of Lyons, and Dennis and Karen Leake of Little Rock, Arkansas. Addy was preceded in death by her uncle, Ben Leake; and cousin, Ellianna Mitchell. Graveside funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M., Monday, May 16, 2022, at the Lyons Municipal Cemetery with Pastor Hadley Franz officiating.&nbsp;

Adalynn Rae “Addy” Leake  |2017-2022|  

Enedelia Riojas Guerrero, 64, of Ellinwood, passed away May 8, 2022, at Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, Colorado. She was born August 28, 1957, in Piedras Negras Coahuila, Mexico, the daughter of Miguel Riojas and Fidencia Moreno. 

Enedelia has resided in Ellinwood for many years, formerly of Chase,&nbsp; and Dublin, Texas. She was a homemaker. Enedelia was a member of the Nueva Esperanza Church of Great Bend. She enjoyed going to church, fishing, buying plants and gardening, and most of all spending time with her family. 

On July 7, 1978, Enedelia was united in marriage with Luis Antonio Guerrero. He preceded her in death on August 17, 2020. She is also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Maria Sotelo Guerrero; sister, Yolanda Riojas; brother, Juan Ignacio Riojas; grandson, Jaden Guerrero; and a granddaughter, Chassidy Guerrero. 

Enedelia is survived by her four children, Ariana McCrory and husband Mitchell of Chase, KS, Ana Delacruz of Topeka; Sandra Chinchilla and husband William of Lyons; and Luis Antonio Guerrero Jr. of Ellinwood; four brothers, Rafael Renteria, Roman Renteria, and Jose Antonio all of Ciudad Acuna Coahuila, Mexico, and Martin Renteria of Dublin, TX; three sisters, Griselda Frausto of Eagle Pass, TX; Sandra Morino Renteria and Angela Renteria both of Ciudad Acuna Coahuila, Mexico; seventeen grandchildren, Alexis Sotelo, Jasmine Sotelo, Tiffany Sotelo, Jessica Murphy, Ismael Martinez, Hana Guerrero, Liam Guerrero, Luis Delacruz, Ana Delacruz, Viridiana Rincon Alejandra Rincon, Humberto Rincon, Carlos Rincon, Areley Rincon, Gavin McCrory, Andrea Rincon, Skye McCrory, and Liberty Delia Demler; and seven great-grandchildren, Sophia Murphy, Mireya Franco, Amiliano Franco, Mariana Burrola, Matias Ricon, Irving Campa Jr. and Arian Burrola. 

Funeral service will be at 6:00 P.M., Friday, May 13, 2022, at Nueva Esperanza Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Reyes and Pastor Bluvan officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons with family present from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. and on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Nueva Esperanza Church, Great Bend from 4:00 until service time with family present.&nbsp;

Enedelia Riojas Guerrero, 64, of Ellinwood, passed away May 8, 2022, at Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, Colorado. She was born August 28, 1957, in Piedras Negras Coahuila, Mexico, the daughter of Miguel Riojas and Fidencia Moreno. Enedelia has resided in Ellinwood for many years, formerly of Chase,&nbsp; and Dublin, Texas. She was a homemaker. Enedelia was a member of the Nueva Esperanza Church of Great Bend. She enjoyed going to church, fishing, buying plants and gardening, and most of all spending time with her family. On July 7, 1978, Enedelia was united in marriage with Luis Antonio Guerrero. He preceded her in death on August 17, 2020. She is also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Maria Sotelo Guerrero; sister, Yolanda Riojas; brother, Juan Ignacio Riojas; grandson, Jaden Guerrero; and a granddaughter, Chassidy Guerrero. Enedelia is survived by her four children, Ariana McCrory and husband Mitchell of Chase, KS, Ana Delacruz of Topeka; Sandra Chinchilla and husband William of Lyons; and Luis Antonio Guerrero Jr. of Ellinwood; four brothers, Rafael Renteria, Roman Renteria, and Jose Antonio all of Ciudad Acuna Coahuila, Mexico, and Martin Renteria of Dublin, TX; three sisters, Griselda Frausto of Eagle Pass, TX; Sandra Morino Renteria and Angela Renteria both of Ciudad Acuna Coahuila, Mexico; seventeen grandchildren, Alexis Sotelo, Jasmine Sotelo, Tiffany Sotelo, Jessica Murphy, Ismael Martinez, Hana Guerrero, Liam Guerrero, Luis Delacruz, Ana Delacruz, Viridiana Rincon Alejandra Rincon, Humberto Rincon, Carlos Rincon, Areley Rincon, Gavin McCrory, Andrea Rincon, Skye McCrory, and Liberty Delia Demler; and seven great-grandchildren, Sophia Murphy, Mireya Franco, Amiliano Franco, Mariana Burrola, Matias Ricon, Irving Campa Jr. and Arian Burrola. Funeral service will be at 6:00 P.M., Friday, May 13, 2022, at Nueva Esperanza Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Reyes and Pastor Bluvan officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons with family present from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. and on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Nueva Esperanza Church, Great Bend from 4:00 until service time with family present.&nbsp;

Enedelia Riojas Guerrero  |1957-2022|  

Mary C. Gillen, 88, died May 10, 2022 at Wheatlands Healthcare Center, Kingman.

She was born Dec. 8, 1933, at Colwich the daughter of Sylvester and Catherine Heitz Ewertz.&nbsp; A long time resident of the Willowdale and Kingman communities, she was a homemaker.

Mary was a member of the St. Peter Catholic Church and Altar Society, both of Willowdale; and the Daughters of Isabella, Kingman.

On Aug. 26, 1953, she married Bernard Gillen at Colwich; he died Sept. 28, 1994.&nbsp; Survivors include son Mike; grandson Ross Gillen and his fiancé Michaela Wilkins; granddaughter Joanna Cooper and her husband Chuck; great-granddaughter Callie Cooper; and sister JoAnn Delcambre.&nbsp; She was also preceded in death by daughter-in-law Janene Gillen; 3 brothers; and 4 sisters.

Parish rosary will be 7:00 p.m., Thursday at the Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday at St. Peter Catholic Church, Willowdale.&nbsp; Burial will be in the St. Peter Church Cemetery.

Mary C. Gillen, 88, died May 10, 2022 at Wheatlands Healthcare Center, Kingman.She was born Dec. 8, 1933, at Colwich the daughter of Sylvester and Catherine Heitz Ewertz.&nbsp; A long time resident of the Willowdale and Kingman communities, she was a homemaker.Mary was a member of the St. Peter Catholic Church and Altar Society, both of Willowdale; and the Daughters of Isabella, Kingman.On Aug. 26, 1953, she married Bernard Gillen at Colwich; he died Sept. 28, 1994.&nbsp; Survivors include son Mike; grandson Ross Gillen and his fiancé Michaela Wilkins; granddaughter Joanna Cooper and her husband Chuck; great-granddaughter Callie Cooper; and sister JoAnn Delcambre.&nbsp; She was also preceded in death by daughter-in-law Janene Gillen; 3 brothers; and 4 sisters.Parish rosary will be 7:00 p.m., Thursday at the Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday at St. Peter Catholic Church, Willowdale.&nbsp; Burial will be in the St. Peter Church Cemetery.

Mary C. Gillen  |1933-2022|  

Gary R. Leslie, 80, died May 10, 2022 at his home in Kingman.

He was born Sept. 28, 1941, at Kingman the son of Jack and Mary H. Pritner Leslie.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of the Zenda, Spivey and Kingman communities, he was a farmer and stockman; and worked in the oil fields.

Gary was a member of the Zenda United Methodist Church; and was a member of the Ninnescah Lodge #230 A.F.&amp;A.M., Kingman.

On Aug. 1, 1959, he married Joan Mark at Kingman.&nbsp; Other survivors include two sons Alan and Mike (Deanna); two daughters Kim Adelhardt and Kelli Leslie (Russell); sisters Jackie Arb and Judy Barker (Dennis); grandchildren Brandi Leslie (Mike), Garret Leslie (Aime), Jason Adelhardt (Reagan), Jeremy Adelhardt (Tabatha), Zachary Leslie, Mandy Smith (Chris), Afton Leslie (Russ) and Trevor Leslie; ten great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by parents and a brother Monte.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 16, 2022 at the Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Nichols Cemetery outside Zenda.

Gary R. Leslie, 80, died May 10, 2022 at his home in Kingman.He was born Sept. 28, 1941, at Kingman the son of Jack and Mary H. Pritner Leslie.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of the Zenda, Spivey and Kingman communities, he was a farmer and stockman; and worked in the oil fields.Gary was a member of the Zenda United Methodist Church; and was a member of the Ninnescah Lodge #230 A.F.&amp;A.M., Kingman.On Aug. 1, 1959, he married Joan Mark at Kingman.&nbsp; Other survivors include two sons Alan and Mike (Deanna); two daughters Kim Adelhardt and Kelli Leslie (Russell); sisters Jackie Arb and Judy Barker (Dennis); grandchildren Brandi Leslie (Mike), Garret Leslie (Aime), Jason Adelhardt (Reagan), Jeremy Adelhardt (Tabatha), Zachary Leslie, Mandy Smith (Chris), Afton Leslie (Russ) and Trevor Leslie; ten great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by parents and a brother Monte.Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 16, 2022 at the Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Nichols Cemetery outside Zenda.

Gary R. Leslie  |1941-2022|  

Francis G. “Pudge” Madison, 71, died May 9, 2022 in Wichita.

He was born May 7, 1951, at Wichita the son of Lewis and Imogene Swingle Madison.&nbsp; A longtime resident of Kingman, he was a retired Zumba instructor and avid rollerblader.

Pudge is survived by son Greg; daughter Leslie Schrag; brother Ben; sister Kathryn Landwehr; and 4 grandchildren.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, at the Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman. Interment will follow at the Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Francis G. “Pudge” Madison, 71, died May 9, 2022 in Wichita.He was born May 7, 1951, at Wichita the son of Lewis and Imogene Swingle Madison.&nbsp; A longtime resident of Kingman, he was a retired Zumba instructor and avid rollerblader.He was a U.S. Army veteran.Pudge is survived by son Greg; daughter Leslie Schrag; brother Ben; sister Kathryn Landwehr; and 4 grandchildren.Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, at the Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman. Interment will follow at the Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Francis G. “Pudge” Madison  |1951-2022|  

Mary K. Niederman, 77, died on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Hutchinson Health and Rehab. She was born January 17, 1945 in Panama City, Panama, the daughter of Gerald and Penny (Fitzgerald) Niederman.&nbsp; A private burial has already taken place and no other services will be held at this time.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Mary K. Niederman, 77, died on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Hutchinson Health and Rehab. She was born January 17, 1945 in Panama City, Panama, the daughter of Gerald and Penny (Fitzgerald) Niederman.&nbsp; A private burial has already taken place and no other services will be held at this time.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Mary K. Niederman  |1945-2022|  

Victor ‘Vic’ C. Volker, 86, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2022, at his daughter’s home, surrounded by family.&nbsp; He was born June 22, 1935, in Zenith, KS, to Roy ‘Cotton’ Clyde and Velma Ruth (Fee) Volker.

Vic was a graduate of Stafford High School, Stafford, KS. According to Vic, he was the ‘bus driver’.&nbsp; He drove a horse drawn wagon and gave his siblings and neighbors a ride to and from school every day.&nbsp; While Vic didn’t mind that job, his true passion was sports and hunting.&nbsp; He was quite the all-around athlete, but the basketball court and softball diamonds were where his heart truly was.&nbsp; The way Vic’s eyes lit up as he told stories about either sport, spoke volumes of his love for the game.&nbsp; He went from being an athlete, to watching his children, then grandchildren from the stands, loving that his competitive passion had been passed down the line to share. Vic also shared his love of hunting.&nbsp; Each child and grandson can fondly look back on happy memories of cutting school and spending it in the freezing cold with smiles on their faces as they hunted with him.&nbsp;

Vic was a hard worker.&nbsp; His years inspecting and auditing grain brought him much joy and fulfillment.&nbsp; Vic loved to drive around and look at the crops. He enjoyed camping with friends, playing cards, and&nbsp;was a pretty amazing bowler.&nbsp; Vic’s infectious smile reflected the person that he was, and drew people to him, both young and old.&nbsp; His impact on young people, even in his last days was incredible.&nbsp; Vic was a kind man that would give the shirt off his back to help another.&nbsp; He loved Jesus and was ready to be with Him in heaven.&nbsp; Vic’s love for Jesus was evident in the way that he lived and cared for others.

On October 15, 1963, he married Mary Louise Smith, in Hutchinson, KS. They shared over 53 years of marriage, prior to her death on September 2, 2017.

Vic is survived by:&nbsp; his children, Mike Volker of Inman, KS, and Vicki Anderson and husband Mike of Elyria, KS; grandchildren, Chris Pettay, Erik Pettay, Jason Volker, Bri Leighty and husband Michael, Brekken Anderson, and Bret Anderson; great-granddaughter, Adeline Volker; and siblings, Jane Overeem, Patricia Scates, Nancy Murphy and husband Bill, Merryl Volker and wife Peggy, and Jan West and husband Larry.

He was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; wife; siblings, Shirley Newell and husband Wayne, Lionel Volker and wife Jeanne, and Roger Volker and wife Wanda; and brothers-in-law, Ron Overeem and James Scates.

Memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2022, at SaltCity Cowboy Church, 810 N. Main, South Hutchinson, KS, with Pastor Montie McFerrin officiating.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at Elliott Mortuary, and from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at the church, with the family present.

Victor ‘Vic’ C. Volker, 86, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2022, at his daughter’s home, surrounded by family.&nbsp; He was born June 22, 1935, in Zenith, KS, to Roy ‘Cotton’ Clyde and Velma Ruth (Fee) Volker.Vic was a graduate of Stafford High School, Stafford, KS. According to Vic, he was the ‘bus driver’.&nbsp; He drove a horse drawn wagon and gave his siblings and neighbors a ride to and from school every day.&nbsp; While Vic didn’t mind that job, his true passion was sports and hunting.&nbsp; He was quite the all-around athlete, but the basketball court and softball diamonds were where his heart truly was.&nbsp; The way Vic’s eyes lit up as he told stories about either sport, spoke volumes of his love for the game.&nbsp; He went from being an athlete, to watching his children, then grandchildren from the stands, loving that his competitive passion had been passed down the line to share. Vic also shared his love of hunting.&nbsp; Each child and grandson can fondly look back on happy memories of cutting school and spending it in the freezing cold with smiles on their faces as they hunted with him.&nbsp;Vic was a hard worker.&nbsp; His years inspecting and auditing grain brought him much joy and fulfillment.&nbsp; Vic loved to drive around and look at the crops. He enjoyed camping with friends, playing cards, and&nbsp;was a pretty amazing bowler.&nbsp; Vic’s infectious smile reflected the person that he was, and drew people to him, both young and old.&nbsp; His impact on young people, even in his last days was incredible.&nbsp; Vic was a kind man that would give the shirt off his back to help another.&nbsp; He loved Jesus and was ready to be with Him in heaven.&nbsp; Vic’s love for Jesus was evident in the way that he lived and cared for others.On October 15, 1963, he married Mary Louise Smith, in Hutchinson, KS. They shared over 53 years of marriage, prior to her death on September 2, 2017.Vic is survived by:&nbsp; his children, Mike Volker of Inman, KS, and Vicki Anderson and husband Mike of Elyria, KS; grandchildren, Chris Pettay, Erik Pettay, Jason Volker, Bri Leighty and husband Michael, Brekken Anderson, and Bret Anderson; great-granddaughter, Adeline Volker; and siblings, Jane Overeem, Patricia Scates, Nancy Murphy and husband Bill, Merryl Volker and wife Peggy, and Jan West and husband Larry.He was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; wife; siblings, Shirley Newell and husband Wayne, Lionel Volker and wife Jeanne, and Roger Volker and wife Wanda; and brothers-in-law, Ron Overeem and James Scates.Memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2022, at SaltCity Cowboy Church, 810 N. Main, South Hutchinson, KS, with Pastor Montie McFerrin officiating.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at Elliott Mortuary, and from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at the church, with the family present.

Victor ‘Vic’ C. Volker  |1935-2022|  

Ira LaVeda (Summers) Rule passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in Wichita. She was born in Dallas, Texas to Grady Leon Summers and Dorothy Nell (Jones) Summers.  She lived in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. Survived by her friends and family

Ira LaVeda (Summers) Rule passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in Wichita. She was born in Dallas, Texas to Grady Leon Summers and Dorothy Nell (Jones) Summers. She lived in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. Survived by her friends and family

Ira LaVeda (Summers) Rule  |2022|  

Jill “Queen” Rene Scott, 62, of McPherson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at McPherson Hospital.&nbsp; She retired from Johns Manville.&nbsp;

Jill was born on November 10, 1959, in McPherson, the daughter of Aldon Wesley “Scottie” and Retha Lucy (Anderson) Scott.&nbsp; She graduated from Lindsborg High School in 1977.

She was a member of Roxbury United Parish in Roxbury.

Survivors include: her daughter, Kelcie Scott (fiancé, Edward Richno) of McPherson; a grandson, Paxton Richno of McPherson; four siblings, Jolene Hilty of McPherson; Janis Ellis of Lindsborg; Jay Scott of Roxbury; and Jazell Bersuch (Dennis) of McPherson; and many extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; a sister, Jennifer Jantz; a brother, Jeffrey Scott; and a niece, Devon Bersuch.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, May 13, 2022, at Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson.&nbsp; The memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, May 14, at Roxbury United Parish, Roxbury. Inurnment will follow at Valley View Cemetery, Roxbury.&nbsp;

Jill “Queen” Rene Scott, 62, of McPherson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at McPherson Hospital.&nbsp; She retired from Johns Manville.&nbsp;Jill was born on November 10, 1959, in McPherson, the daughter of Aldon Wesley “Scottie” and Retha Lucy (Anderson) Scott.&nbsp; She graduated from Lindsborg High School in 1977.She was a member of Roxbury United Parish in Roxbury.Survivors include: her daughter, Kelcie Scott (fiancé, Edward Richno) of McPherson; a grandson, Paxton Richno of McPherson; four siblings, Jolene Hilty of McPherson; Janis Ellis of Lindsborg; Jay Scott of Roxbury; and Jazell Bersuch (Dennis) of McPherson; and many extended family and friends.She was preceded in death by: her parents; a sister, Jennifer Jantz; a brother, Jeffrey Scott; and a niece, Devon Bersuch.The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, May 13, 2022, at Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson.&nbsp; The memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, May 14, at Roxbury United Parish, Roxbury. Inurnment will follow at Valley View Cemetery, Roxbury.&nbsp;

Jill “Queen” Rene Scott |1959-2022|  

Virginia F. Redford, 69, passed away April 27, 2022 at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; She was born June 13, 1952 in Hutchinson, the daughter of Malcolm and Esther (Doty) Akins. Virginia graduated from Hutchinson High School.&nbsp; For 20 years she was a teacher at Christian Church Academy.&nbsp; In 2010, Virginia married Jimmy D. Redford in Hutchinson.&nbsp; He passed away on January 17, 2022.&nbsp; Virginia enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.&nbsp; Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jimmy Redford; two sisters, Mary Cochran and Lucinda Curless; and one brother, Raymond Aikins. Survivors include her three sons, Tony (Marla) Sanchez, Daniel (Sara) Lizalde, and Nathan Newboles; one brother, Mike Aikins; two sisters, Charlotte Coker and Della Redford; nine grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 3 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2022, at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 9th –Thursday, May 12th at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Virginia F. Redford, 69, passed away April 27, 2022 at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; She was born June 13, 1952 in Hutchinson, the daughter of Malcolm and Esther (Doty) Akins. Virginia graduated from Hutchinson High School.&nbsp; For 20 years she was a teacher at Christian Church Academy.&nbsp; In 2010, Virginia married Jimmy D. Redford in Hutchinson.&nbsp; He passed away on January 17, 2022.&nbsp; Virginia enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.&nbsp; Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jimmy Redford; two sisters, Mary Cochran and Lucinda Curless; and one brother, Raymond Aikins. Survivors include her three sons, Tony (Marla) Sanchez, Daniel (Sara) Lizalde, and Nathan Newboles; one brother, Mike Aikins; two sisters, Charlotte Coker and Della Redford; nine grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 3 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2022, at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 9th –Thursday, May 12th at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Virginia F. Redford |1952-2022|  

Beverly M. Ball Seger, 81. died May 8, 2022 at Parkside Homes in Hillsboro. She was born February 5, 1941 in Olean, New York to Carl and Helen (Osterberg) Johnson. 

She married Richard Ball December 26, 1964 in Meadville, Pennsylvania. She married Terry Seger October 22, 1988 Hillsboro. 

She is survived by: husband,Terry Seger of Hillsboro; step daughter, Stephanie (Juan) Ramirez of Emporia; brother, Jim Johnson of Morrisville, NC; sisters, Helen Penn of Reddig, CA, Betsy Gilligan of Cochrancon, Pennsylvania, Carol Shelvey of Meadville, Pennsylvania; 2 grandchildren. Predeceased by her first husband Richard Ball in 1985. 

Private Graveside service to be held Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Durham Park cemetery 1 mile South of Durham officiated by Pastor Lyle Seger.

Beverly M. Ball Seger, 81. died May 8, 2022 at Parkside Homes in Hillsboro. She was born February 5, 1941 in Olean, New York to Carl and Helen (Osterberg) Johnson. She married Richard Ball December 26, 1964 in Meadville, Pennsylvania. She married Terry Seger October 22, 1988 Hillsboro. She is survived by: husband,Terry Seger of Hillsboro; step daughter, Stephanie (Juan) Ramirez of Emporia; brother, Jim Johnson of Morrisville, NC; sisters, Helen Penn of Reddig, CA, Betsy Gilligan of Cochrancon, Pennsylvania, Carol Shelvey of Meadville, Pennsylvania; 2 grandchildren. Predeceased by her first husband Richard Ball in 1985. Private Graveside service to be held Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Durham Park cemetery 1 mile South of Durham officiated by Pastor Lyle Seger.

Beverly M. Ball Seger |1941-2022|  

Chandra Ann Morris, 59, passed away May 7, 2022 at her residence in Marion. She was born August 22, 1962 in Bainbridge, Georgia to Bobby and Virginia (Cronic) Morris. 

Survivors include: son, Jerid (Christina Phelan) Rosenberger; brothers, Wade Morris, Derek Morris, Jeff Morris, Chris Hammond; sister, Brenda Robertson. Predeceased by: father, Bobby Morris; mother, Virginia Cronic; step father, James Stewart Hammond. 

Family will have Celebration of Life services in Colorado at a later date.&nbsp;

Chandra Ann Morris, 59, passed away May 7, 2022 at her residence in Marion. She was born August 22, 1962 in Bainbridge, Georgia to Bobby and Virginia (Cronic) Morris. Survivors include: son, Jerid (Christina Phelan) Rosenberger; brothers, Wade Morris, Derek Morris, Jeff Morris, Chris Hammond; sister, Brenda Robertson. Predeceased by: father, Bobby Morris; mother, Virginia Cronic; step father, James Stewart Hammond. Family will have Celebration of Life services in Colorado at a later date.&nbsp;

Chandra Ann Morris |1962-2022|  

Leonard Steider was born to Lee and Emma Steider on Valentine’s Day of 1938 at home on the family farm in Nebraska.&nbsp; He reached his journey’s end on this earth on May 8, 2022 and God called him on to a greater life.

At birth he joined a family of four brothers and one sister:&nbsp; Lowell, Kenneth, Lester, Madonna and Delmer.&nbsp; He went to a rural school until the school burned the night of the Christmas party when he was in the 5th&nbsp;grade, and thus completed schooling through high school in Shickley, NE.

While filling out paperwork to go to Hesston College, he was offered a job running the meat canner for Mennonite Central Committee in Akron, Pa.&nbsp; Piloting a semi-truck sounded much more adventuresome than college to this 18-year-old, and he soon left home to enjoy the next two years traveling through different states driving the canner truck.&nbsp; During the warmer months of those two years, he was a psychiatric aide at Prairie View Mental Health Center in Newton KS, receiving the voluntary service wage of $30 a month to cover his expenses.

After two years of voluntary work was completed, he settled in Hesston, KS and began delivering feed for the Hesston Mill.&nbsp; Noon lunch was usually eaten at Bob’s Variety Store in downtown Hesston where he became acquainted with Janice Walker, from Newton, over mashed potatoes and meatloaf.&nbsp; After discovering a mutual interest in roller-skating and bowling, they began to date, with their first date at the Grand Old Opry in Wichita.&nbsp;

They were married in 1961 at the First Baptist Church in Newton.&nbsp; They started their married life living in Hesston, joined Hesston Mennonite Church and maintained that membership through life.&nbsp; They were blessed with two children, Annette and Scott.&nbsp; Later Glynis Wonders and Greg Brown joined the family as the children’s spouses and then came the great treat of becoming grandparents to five most special grandchildren: Garret Steider (Kina), Madison Johnson (Walker), Regan Winberry (Chance), Makenzie Barber (Brandon) and Taylor Brown.&nbsp;

Leonard went to school and became a heating and air conditioning expert, working for many years for Jantz &amp; Woolery in Newton as an electrician.&nbsp; He later ran Leo’s Repair for 10 years in Newton.&nbsp; Following that he worked for Bethel College for 15 years where he very much enjoyed his contact with co-workers, students, and faculty as he applied his expertise and enjoyment of solving problems to everything from inventing new and more cost-efficient methods in the maintenance area to repairing scientific equipment.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He took art classes at the college, as well as wood carving classes from a local wildlife carver, and spent happy hours creating cherished duck and bird carvings.

After retirement, a part time job at Graber’s Hardware gave him the opportunity to use both his problem-solving skills and indulge his love of people.&nbsp; He later volunteered with Schowalter Villa and The EtCetera Shop.

He leaves a legacy to his family of special memories, of performing daily small acts (really deeds of grace) while performing service work, his special craftsman talents he had in working with his hands, and we remember his delight in gathering with friends and relatives, especially if dessert was included.

Leonard willed his body to the University of Kansas School of Medicine for research.&nbsp; The family will later hold a private memorial service.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Leonard Steider was born to Lee and Emma Steider on Valentine’s Day of 1938 at home on the family farm in Nebraska.&nbsp; He reached his journey’s end on this earth on May 8, 2022 and God called him on to a greater life.At birth he joined a family of four brothers and one sister:&nbsp; Lowell, Kenneth, Lester, Madonna and Delmer.&nbsp; He went to a rural school until the school burned the night of the Christmas party when he was in the 5th&nbsp;grade, and thus completed schooling through high school in Shickley, NE.While filling out paperwork to go to Hesston College, he was offered a job running the meat canner for Mennonite Central Committee in Akron, Pa.&nbsp; Piloting a semi-truck sounded much more adventuresome than college to this 18-year-old, and he soon left home to enjoy the next two years traveling through different states driving the canner truck.&nbsp; During the warmer months of those two years, he was a psychiatric aide at Prairie View Mental Health Center in Newton KS, receiving the voluntary service wage of $30 a month to cover his expenses.After two years of voluntary work was completed, he settled in Hesston, KS and began delivering feed for the Hesston Mill.&nbsp; Noon lunch was usually eaten at Bob’s Variety Store in downtown Hesston where he became acquainted with Janice Walker, from Newton, over mashed potatoes and meatloaf.&nbsp; After discovering a mutual interest in roller-skating and bowling, they began to date, with their first date at the Grand Old Opry in Wichita.&nbsp;They were married in 1961 at the First Baptist Church in Newton.&nbsp; They started their married life living in Hesston, joined Hesston Mennonite Church and maintained that membership through life.&nbsp; They were blessed with two children, Annette and Scott.&nbsp; Later Glynis Wonders and Greg Brown joined the family as the children’s spouses and then came the great treat of becoming grandparents to five most special grandchildren: Garret Steider (Kina), Madison Johnson (Walker), Regan Winberry (Chance), Makenzie Barber (Brandon) and Taylor Brown.&nbsp;Leonard went to school and became a heating and air conditioning expert, working for many years for Jantz &amp; Woolery in Newton as an electrician.&nbsp; He later ran Leo’s Repair for 10 years in Newton.&nbsp; Following that he worked for Bethel College for 15 years where he very much enjoyed his contact with co-workers, students, and faculty as he applied his expertise and enjoyment of solving problems to everything from inventing new and more cost-efficient methods in the maintenance area to repairing scientific equipment.&nbsp;&nbsp;He took art classes at the college, as well as wood carving classes from a local wildlife carver, and spent happy hours creating cherished duck and bird carvings.After retirement, a part time job at Graber’s Hardware gave him the opportunity to use both his problem-solving skills and indulge his love of people.&nbsp; He later volunteered with Schowalter Villa and The EtCetera Shop.He leaves a legacy to his family of special memories, of performing daily small acts (really deeds of grace) while performing service work, his special craftsman talents he had in working with his hands, and we remember his delight in gathering with friends and relatives, especially if dessert was included.Leonard willed his body to the University of Kansas School of Medicine for research.&nbsp; The family will later hold a private memorial service.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Leonard Lee Steider |1938-2022|  

Bridget Lynn Miller, 54, passed away on April 27, 2022 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, Kansas.&nbsp; Bridget was born on May 11, 1967 to John Birkle, Sr., and Susan ( Ainsworth).

A visitation will take place on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Old Mission-Heritage Funeral Home.&nbsp; Cremation will take place following.

Bridget Lynn Miller, 54, passed away on April 27, 2022 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, Kansas.&nbsp; Bridget was born on May 11, 1967 to John Birkle, Sr., and Susan ( Ainsworth).A visitation will take place on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Old Mission-Heritage Funeral Home.&nbsp; Cremation will take place following.

Bridget Lynn Miller  |1967-2022|  

Connie Sue Dowers, 81, passed away May 6, 2022, at her home, surrounded by loved ones.&nbsp; A lifelong Hutchinson resident, she happily lived life as a wife, mother, friend, and secretary for the family’s business.

Connie was born September 24, 1940, the only child of Delmar and Helen Doty.&nbsp; She graduated from Hutchinson High School and Drauns Business College in Springfield, MO.

Connie met the love of her life on a double date to the movies in 1961.&nbsp; She and Billie Ray Dowers married two years later and celebrated 58 years of marriage last October.

She is survived by:&nbsp; husband, Billie of Hutchinson; daughter, Tammie Cox (Brian) of Lee’s Summit, MO; sons, Terry (Pam Shirley), Randy, and Ricky (Lacy), all of Hutchinson; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Connie was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary, with Pastor Eldon Smith officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Eastside Cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2022, with the family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; To view the funeral service online, the link will be available at the end of Connie’s obituary on the Elliott Mortuary website on the day of the service beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Connie Sue Dowers, 81, passed away May 6, 2022, at her home, surrounded by loved ones.&nbsp; A lifelong Hutchinson resident, she happily lived life as a wife, mother, friend, and secretary for the family’s business.Connie was born September 24, 1940, the only child of Delmar and Helen Doty.&nbsp; She graduated from Hutchinson High School and Drauns Business College in Springfield, MO.Connie met the love of her life on a double date to the movies in 1961.&nbsp; She and Billie Ray Dowers married two years later and celebrated 58 years of marriage last October.She is survived by:&nbsp; husband, Billie of Hutchinson; daughter, Tammie Cox (Brian) of Lee’s Summit, MO; sons, Terry (Pam Shirley), Randy, and Ricky (Lacy), all of Hutchinson; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Connie was preceded in death by her parents.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary, with Pastor Eldon Smith officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Eastside Cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2022, with the family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; To view the funeral service online, the link will be available at the end of Connie’s obituary on the Elliott Mortuary website on the day of the service beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Connie Sue Dowers  |1940-2022|  

Merle O. “Bones” Nay, 91, died May 6, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. He was born July 25, 1930, in Wichita, to Harold S. and Helen J. (McCormick) Nay.

Bones graduated from Wichita North High School in 1949, where he was president of his senior class. He attended Northwestern University before joining the United States Marine Corps in 1950. After his discharge in 1953, Bones attended Kansas State University and graduated in 1957.

He coached and taught in three state high schools, served one year as Activities Director at Hutchinson High School, four years as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Butler County Community College, Athletic Director at St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City, Athletic Director at Dodge City Community College, and Assistant Athletic Director at Kansas State University. Bones also served as State Director of the Kansas Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He has given over 300 presentations to a wide variety of events throughout the Midwest.

After retirement, Bones received his pastoral license and served as Senior Adult Pastor at First Church of the Nazarene in Hutchinson.

In 1952, he married Georgia Norene Prock in Wichita. They shared 66 years of marriage before her death on April 29, 2019.

Bones is survived by: his daughter, Cynde Kitch (Rick) of Hutchinson; grandsons, Ross Kitch of Hutchinson, Scott Kitch (Andrea) of Manhattan; step-grandchildren, Junilda Scribner (Daniel), Jeremy Tucker (Toni); great-granddaughters, Liby Lee Kitch, Kinley Grace Kitch; great-grandson, Kasen Scott Kitch; and step-great-grandchildren, Alex Marie, Talan, and Ty Scribner.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Christopher Nay.

Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life service will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2022, at First Church of the Nazarene, 4290 N. Monroe, Hutchinson. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Marine Corps honor guard. The service will be livestreamed and the link to view it will be in his obituary on the funeral home website.

Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Thursday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at First Church of the Nazarene.

Merle O. “Bones” Nay, 91, died May 6, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. He was born July 25, 1930, in Wichita, to Harold S. and Helen J. (McCormick) Nay.Bones graduated from Wichita North High School in 1949, where he was president of his senior class. He attended Northwestern University before joining the United States Marine Corps in 1950. After his discharge in 1953, Bones attended Kansas State University and graduated in 1957.He coached and taught in three state high schools, served one year as Activities Director at Hutchinson High School, four years as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Butler County Community College, Athletic Director at St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City, Athletic Director at Dodge City Community College, and Assistant Athletic Director at Kansas State University. Bones also served as State Director of the Kansas Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He has given over 300 presentations to a wide variety of events throughout the Midwest.After retirement, Bones received his pastoral license and served as Senior Adult Pastor at First Church of the Nazarene in Hutchinson.In 1952, he married Georgia Norene Prock in Wichita. They shared 66 years of marriage before her death on April 29, 2019.Bones is survived by: his daughter, Cynde Kitch (Rick) of Hutchinson; grandsons, Ross Kitch of Hutchinson, Scott Kitch (Andrea) of Manhattan; step-grandchildren, Junilda Scribner (Daniel), Jeremy Tucker (Toni); great-granddaughters, Liby Lee Kitch, Kinley Grace Kitch; great-grandson, Kasen Scott Kitch; and step-great-grandchildren, Alex Marie, Talan, and Ty Scribner.He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Christopher Nay.Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life service will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2022, at First Church of the Nazarene, 4290 N. Monroe, Hutchinson. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Marine Corps honor guard. The service will be livestreamed and the link to view it will be in his obituary on the funeral home website.Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Thursday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at First Church of the Nazarene.

Merle O. “Bones” Nay  |1930-2022|  

George Edwin Childs, 92, passed away May 5, 2022, in Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born January 8, 1930, in Carroll County, MO, to Raymond and Allie (Melvin) Childs.

George graduated from Tina High School, Tina, MO.&nbsp; He was employed by Decker &amp; Mattison Co., Inc., Hutchinson, for over 30 years, and then worked with his son at Child’s Electric Heating &amp; Air, Inc., Hutchinson.&nbsp; George was a longtime member of Faith United Methodist Church, Hutchinson.

On October 29, 1950, he married Bonnie Violet Ferguson, in Colby.&nbsp; They shared over 69 years of marriage, prior to her death on January 31, 2020.

George is survived by:&nbsp; his children, Betty (Roy) Cox of Council Grove, Jim (Kris) Childs of Bruceton Mills, WV; David (Susie) Childs of Hutchinson, and Dan (Carla) Childs of Hutchinson; 15 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; sister, Anna Thomas of Chillicothe, MO; and best friend, Del Fesler of Hutchinson.

He was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; wife; daughter, Glenda Meadows; grandson, Corey Meadows; brothers, Billy Childs, Tommy Childs, Warren Childs, Walter Childs, and Raymond Childs; and sister, Margie Lowe.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary, with the Reverend Larry Brock officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, at a later date.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; To view the funeral service online, the link will be available at the end of George’s obituary on the Elliott Mortuary website on the day of the service beginning at 1:45 p.m.

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George Edwin Childs, 92, passed away May 5, 2022, in Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born January 8, 1930, in Carroll County, MO, to Raymond and Allie (Melvin) Childs.George graduated from Tina High School, Tina, MO.&nbsp; He was employed by Decker &amp; Mattison Co., Inc., Hutchinson, for over 30 years, and then worked with his son at Child’s Electric Heating &amp; Air, Inc., Hutchinson.&nbsp; George was a longtime member of Faith United Methodist Church, Hutchinson.On October 29, 1950, he married Bonnie Violet Ferguson, in Colby.&nbsp; They shared over 69 years of marriage, prior to her death on January 31, 2020.George is survived by:&nbsp; his children, Betty (Roy) Cox of Council Grove, Jim (Kris) Childs of Bruceton Mills, WV; David (Susie) Childs of Hutchinson, and Dan (Carla) Childs of Hutchinson; 15 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; sister, Anna Thomas of Chillicothe, MO; and best friend, Del Fesler of Hutchinson.He was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; wife; daughter, Glenda Meadows; grandson, Corey Meadows; brothers, Billy Childs, Tommy Childs, Warren Childs, Walter Childs, and Raymond Childs; and sister, Margie Lowe.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary, with the Reverend Larry Brock officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, at a later date.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; To view the funeral service online, the link will be available at the end of George’s obituary on the Elliott Mortuary website on the day of the service beginning at 1:45 p.m.<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1651960869182786">Click here to view the funeral service.</a>

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