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>

George Edwin Childs  |1930-2022|  

Jeanette Lee Stump, 104, of McPherson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at The Cedars in McPherson.

She was born January 13, 1918, in Gibbon, Oklahoma (Grant County) to Jerry Simpson and Dorothy Pearl (Aves) Slaughter.&nbsp; Jeanette graduated from high school in Perryton, Texas, attended Oklahoma Baptist University, and received a BA degree in Education from McPherson College in 1959.&nbsp;

She married Harley H. Stump on Aug. 23, 1937, at Thomas, Oklahoma. Harley preceded her in death on Dec. 2,1996.

Jeanette, Harley, and their two sons, Harl and Nelson, moved to McPherson in August, 1957.&nbsp; Harley was professor of English and Literature at McPherson College.&nbsp; In 1959, Jeanette started teaching fifth grade at Wickersham School.&nbsp; The remaining years were spent at Park and Washington Schools, retiring in 1983.&nbsp;

Harley was a Church of the Brethren minister in his earlier years, and Jeanette fulfilled the many duties of a minister’s wife and was the church organist.&nbsp; Together, they served churches in Texas, Oklahoma, California, and Kansas.&nbsp; Jeanette has been a resident of The Cedars since 2008.

Jeanette was an active member of several state and local teacher’s organizations and was a life member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society.&nbsp; She was also an active member of the Church of the Brethren since 1937. &nbsp;One of her more memorable life experiences was when she and Harley went around the world as part of Campus Afloat in 1969.

In her spare time, Jeanette enjoyed doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles and playing cards with friends. &nbsp;

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.&nbsp; Jeanette always enjoyed hearing the activities of her family who always felt her warm and supportive personality or approach.&nbsp; She had many friends from co-workers and former students.

Survivors include: a son, Dr. Harl Stump (LaVena) of Hays, Kansas; two grandsons, Stephen Stump (Lisa) of St. Louis, Missouri and Phillip Stump (Ellen) of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and six great-grandchildren, Curtis Stump, Brent Stump, Kevin Stump, Mark Stump, Elizabeth Stump, and Sarah Stump.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; a son, Nelson E. Stump; a brother, Dean Slaughter; and a sister, Jerrille Slaughter.

Rev. Chris Whitacre will share some comforting words at 11:00 AM, Monday, May 9, 2022, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with&nbsp; visitation/viewing following until 1:00 PM on Monday. A private burial will be in the Ochiltree County Cemetery near Perryton, Texas.

Jeanette Lee Stump, 104, of McPherson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at The Cedars in McPherson.She was born January 13, 1918, in Gibbon, Oklahoma (Grant County) to Jerry Simpson and Dorothy Pearl (Aves) Slaughter.&nbsp; Jeanette graduated from high school in Perryton, Texas, attended Oklahoma Baptist University, and received a BA degree in Education from McPherson College in 1959.&nbsp;She married Harley H. Stump on Aug. 23, 1937, at Thomas, Oklahoma. Harley preceded her in death on Dec. 2,1996.Jeanette, Harley, and their two sons, Harl and Nelson, moved to McPherson in August, 1957.&nbsp; Harley was professor of English and Literature at McPherson College.&nbsp; In 1959, Jeanette started teaching fifth grade at Wickersham School.&nbsp; The remaining years were spent at Park and Washington Schools, retiring in 1983.&nbsp;Harley was a Church of the Brethren minister in his earlier years, and Jeanette fulfilled the many duties of a minister’s wife and was the church organist.&nbsp; Together, they served churches in Texas, Oklahoma, California, and Kansas.&nbsp; Jeanette has been a resident of The Cedars since 2008.Jeanette was an active member of several state and local teacher’s organizations and was a life member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society.&nbsp; She was also an active member of the Church of the Brethren since 1937. &nbsp;One of her more memorable life experiences was when she and Harley went around the world as part of Campus Afloat in 1969.In her spare time, Jeanette enjoyed doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles and playing cards with friends. &nbsp;She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.&nbsp; Jeanette always enjoyed hearing the activities of her family who always felt her warm and supportive personality or approach.&nbsp; She had many friends from co-workers and former students.Survivors include: a son, Dr. Harl Stump (LaVena) of Hays, Kansas; two grandsons, Stephen Stump (Lisa) of St. Louis, Missouri and Phillip Stump (Ellen) of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and six great-grandchildren, Curtis Stump, Brent Stump, Kevin Stump, Mark Stump, Elizabeth Stump, and Sarah Stump.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; a son, Nelson E. Stump; a brother, Dean Slaughter; and a sister, Jerrille Slaughter.Rev. Chris Whitacre will share some comforting words at 11:00 AM, Monday, May 9, 2022, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with&nbsp; visitation/viewing following until 1:00 PM on Monday. A private burial will be in the Ochiltree County Cemetery near Perryton, Texas.

Jeanette Lee Stump  |1918-2022|  

Wilmer “Bill” Lee Avery, 89, died May 2, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.

Graveside service will be 10:30 am Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Fairlawn Burial Park. Military honors will be conducted by McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9 am to 8pm Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.

Wilmer “Bill” Lee Avery, 89, died May 2, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.Graveside service will be 10:30 am Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Fairlawn Burial Park. Military honors will be conducted by McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9 am to 8pm Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.

Wilmer “Bill” Lee Avery |1932-2022|  

WW II Technician 4th Grade United States Army

Victor Herman Kaufman, 97, passed away May 3, 2022 at Pine Village Retirement Home, Moundridge.

Victor H. Kaufman was born to Albert Kaufman and Anna Graber on February 19, 1925 in Pretty Prairie.&nbsp; He was raised on a farm and loved hunting and fishing.&nbsp; He also loved horses and learned the meaning of hard work.

On December 21, 1947 he married Joan Hanselman in Burrton.&nbsp; Their marriage lasted over 71 years.

This union resulted in the birth of four children:

Billy R. Kaufman Gary L. Kaufman Vickie E. Hurd Michael E. Kaufman

Victor was one of nine children.&nbsp; Victor was the last one to pass away of the nine kids and parents.

We also lost our youngest brother Michael and wife Delinda in a accident.

The union of Vic and Joan also produced seven grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Victor loved unconditionally and treated everyone with respect and honesty.&nbsp; He was a gentleman and hard worker.

Cremation has taken place and a private burial will take place at a later date.

WW II Technician 4th Grade United States Army02/19/1925 -&nbsp; 05/03/2022Victor Herman Kaufman, 97, passed away May 3, 2022 at Pine Village Retirement Home, Moundridge.Victor H. Kaufman was born to Albert Kaufman and Anna Graber on February 19, 1925 in Pretty Prairie.&nbsp; He was raised on a farm and loved hunting and fishing.&nbsp; He also loved horses and learned the meaning of hard work.On December 21, 1947 he married Joan Hanselman in Burrton.&nbsp; Their marriage lasted over 71 years.This union resulted in the birth of four children:Billy R. Kaufman Gary L. Kaufman Vickie E. Hurd Michael E. KaufmanVictor was one of nine children.&nbsp; Victor was the last one to pass away of the nine kids and parents.We also lost our youngest brother Michael and wife Delinda in a accident.The union of Vic and Joan also produced seven grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.Victor loved unconditionally and treated everyone with respect and honesty.&nbsp; He was a gentleman and hard worker.Cremation has taken place and a private burial will take place at a later date.

Victor Herman Kaufman  |1925-2022|  

Watson Dane Mendoza, 4 months, unexpectedly passed away May 2, 2022, at his home. He was born on December 24, 2021, in Newton, to Donte Mendoza and Maggie Ellis.

Watson was always laughing and smiling. He enjoyed bath time, playing with his toys and especially loved playing with his bubba, Saturn.

Watson is survived by: his parents, Donte Mendoza and Maggie Ellis, of the home; brother, Saturn, Mendoza, of the home; grandparents, Dannah Ellis, Cara Love-Ellis, Mahala Sage, and Sergio Mendoza, all of Hutchinson; aunts and uncles, Noelani and Amethyst Mendoza, Davante (Savanna Curry) Mendoza, Dacie Ellis, Rachel Darrough, and Angela Hardcastle; great-uncles, Mark Ellis and Austin Sage; great-aunts, Debbie Hargett and Michelle Sage; as well as many cousins

Watson was preceded in death by: great-uncle, Joshua Love.

Funeral services will be Tuesday May 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Elliott Mortuary Chapel with Todd Ray presiding. Friends may call Monday, May 9, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present to receive family and friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Watson Dane Mendoza, 4 months, unexpectedly passed away May 2, 2022, at his home. He was born on December 24, 2021, in Newton, to Donte Mendoza and Maggie Ellis.Watson was always laughing and smiling. He enjoyed bath time, playing with his toys and especially loved playing with his bubba, Saturn.Watson is survived by: his parents, Donte Mendoza and Maggie Ellis, of the home; brother, Saturn, Mendoza, of the home; grandparents, Dannah Ellis, Cara Love-Ellis, Mahala Sage, and Sergio Mendoza, all of Hutchinson; aunts and uncles, Noelani and Amethyst Mendoza, Davante (Savanna Curry) Mendoza, Dacie Ellis, Rachel Darrough, and Angela Hardcastle; great-uncles, Mark Ellis and Austin Sage; great-aunts, Debbie Hargett and Michelle Sage; as well as many cousinsWatson was preceded in death by: great-uncle, Joshua Love.Funeral services will be Tuesday May 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Elliott Mortuary Chapel with Todd Ray presiding. Friends may call Monday, May 9, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present to receive family and friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Watson Dane Mendoza  |2022|  

Elizabeth “Diane” Stinson, 63, died May 2, 2022, at Hutchinson Health &amp; Rehab. She was born February 17, 1959, in Atlanta, GA, to Miles A. “Mike” and Myrtice I. (Tuggle) Stinson.

A Hutchinson resident since 2017, having moved from the Timbers in Wichita where Diane had lived for 38 years. She was a huge Chiefs and Royals fan, enjoyed coloring, crafts, playing Bingo and other card games, and listening to music. Diane was also a good listener.

She is survived by: her sister, Debbie Downing (Gary) of Hutchinson; nieces: Jamie Razak, Amanda Love; great-nephews; Cameron Collins, Kenneth Rizak; great-niece, Abby Razak; bonus nieces and nephews, Ammie, Jeremiah, and Charity Downing.

Diane was preceded in death by: her parents; sister, Sheila Basham; and brother, David Stinson.

Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2022, at Elliott Chapel. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

Elizabeth “Diane” Stinson, 63, died May 2, 2022, at Hutchinson Health &amp; Rehab. She was born February 17, 1959, in Atlanta, GA, to Miles A. “Mike” and Myrtice I. (Tuggle) Stinson.A Hutchinson resident since 2017, having moved from the Timbers in Wichita where Diane had lived for 38 years. She was a huge Chiefs and Royals fan, enjoyed coloring, crafts, playing Bingo and other card games, and listening to music. Diane was also a good listener.She is survived by: her sister, Debbie Downing (Gary) of Hutchinson; nieces: Jamie Razak, Amanda Love; great-nephews; Cameron Collins, Kenneth Rizak; great-niece, Abby Razak; bonus nieces and nephews, Ammie, Jeremiah, and Charity Downing.Diane was preceded in death by: her parents; sister, Sheila Basham; and brother, David Stinson.Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2022, at Elliott Chapel. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

Elizabeth “Diane” Stinson  |1959-2022|  

Virginia Beth Feerer, 94, of Hutchinson, passed away Monday, May 3, 2022, at Hospice House of Hutchinson.&nbsp;

She was born February 15, 1928, at Glen Elder, to Major De and Bessie (Slaven) Vint.&nbsp;&nbsp; The youngest of 7 children, Beth attended a country school near her grandfather’s homestead, where she was raised, and graduated from Glen Elder High School in 1945.&nbsp; She then attended Manhattan Bible College, in Manhattan, where she met Virgil Carl Feerer.&nbsp; They were married at the college chapel on August 20, 1946. &nbsp;Virgil was ordained into the Christian ministry with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Beth was a full partner in his ministries for the next 45 years.

Together, they served the Oak Grove Christian Church in Monticello, IN, while Virgil was attending Butler School of Religion.&nbsp; &nbsp;In Kansas, they served churches in Attica, Conway Springs, Girard, Madison, Beloit, Hiawatha and Osborne.&nbsp; They served the Tipton/Latham, Missouri Pastoral Unity for 2 years until Virgil’s death in 1991.

After her husband’s passing, Beth continued as a Christian (Disciples) minister on her own, serving as chaplain at Lenoir in Columbia, Missouri.&nbsp; She served as a supply pastor around Columbia for a time, and then as pastor at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church near Higbee, MO. Beth moved in retirement to Bella Vista, AR for a time before settling in Hutchinson, to be near her daughter, Elizabeth and family.

She was a 61-year member of PEO, most recently Chapter BL, and a member of Park Place Christian Church in Hutchinson at the time of her death. Beth was happiest when surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and in recent months especially enjoyed her great-great-grandson.

She and Virgil were the loving parents of four children: Virgil Vint Feerer, Warren Carl Feerer (Pam), Elizabeth Faye Kellogg, and Marjorie Elaine Dickson (Lynn), and they survive.&nbsp; Also surviving are eleven grandchildren, &nbsp;Sherri McNeel,&nbsp; Delia Feerer (Gana Kodira), Stacy Sebby (Mike), Trent Svoboda, Jeff Kellogg (Crimson), Michael Kellogg (Alyssa Davidson), Jon Ashley Kellogg, Adam Popp, &nbsp;Lucas Dickson (Amber), Corrine Dickson, and Aundrea Kleinhagen (Chuck); nineteen great-grandchildren, Onjya Gadbois (Josh), Lexi Pedley, Micaela Sebby, Jessica Sebby, Cappra Svoboda, Braeden Svoboda, Avery Kellogg (Lexxi), Alex Butler, Skylar Butler, AnnMayre Kellogg, Braeden Kellogg, Levi Dickson, Miles Dickson, Ky’Andre Miller, Kosse Miller, Kingston Miller, Alison Kleinhagen, Amelia Kleinhagen, and Charlie Kleinhagen; one great-great-grandson, Hayden Avery Kellogg; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

She was predeceased by: her parents; husband, Virgil; son-in-law, Bill Kellogg; great-grandson, Kaleb Miller; and her six siblings and their spouses, John Vint (Wilma), Duane Vint (Lucile), Marjorie Porter (Ernest), Dorothy McKinney (Vaden), Vinton Vint (Louise), and Emily Gales; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2022, at Park Place Christian Church, 2600 N. Adams, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Friends may call from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time Monday at the Church.&nbsp; Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Kennekuk Cemetery, Horton.

Virginia Beth Feerer, 94, of Hutchinson, passed away Monday, May 3, 2022, at Hospice House of Hutchinson.&nbsp;She was born February 15, 1928, at Glen Elder, to Major De and Bessie (Slaven) Vint.&nbsp;&nbsp; The youngest of 7 children, Beth attended a country school near her grandfather’s homestead, where she was raised, and graduated from Glen Elder High School in 1945.&nbsp; She then attended Manhattan Bible College, in Manhattan, where she met Virgil Carl Feerer.&nbsp; They were married at the college chapel on August 20, 1946. &nbsp;Virgil was ordained into the Christian ministry with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Beth was a full partner in his ministries for the next 45 years.Together, they served the Oak Grove Christian Church in Monticello, IN, while Virgil was attending Butler School of Religion.&nbsp; &nbsp;In Kansas, they served churches in Attica, Conway Springs, Girard, Madison, Beloit, Hiawatha and Osborne.&nbsp; They served the Tipton/Latham, Missouri Pastoral Unity for 2 years until Virgil’s death in 1991.After her husband’s passing, Beth continued as a Christian (Disciples) minister on her own, serving as chaplain at Lenoir in Columbia, Missouri.&nbsp; She served as a supply pastor around Columbia for a time, and then as pastor at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church near Higbee, MO. Beth moved in retirement to Bella Vista, AR for a time before settling in Hutchinson, to be near her daughter, Elizabeth and family.She was a 61-year member of PEO, most recently Chapter BL, and a member of Park Place Christian Church in Hutchinson at the time of her death. Beth was happiest when surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and in recent months especially enjoyed her great-great-grandson.She and Virgil were the loving parents of four children: Virgil Vint Feerer, Warren Carl Feerer (Pam), Elizabeth Faye Kellogg, and Marjorie Elaine Dickson (Lynn), and they survive.&nbsp; Also surviving are eleven grandchildren, &nbsp;Sherri McNeel,&nbsp; Delia Feerer (Gana Kodira), Stacy Sebby (Mike), Trent Svoboda, Jeff Kellogg (Crimson), Michael Kellogg (Alyssa Davidson), Jon Ashley Kellogg, Adam Popp, &nbsp;Lucas Dickson (Amber), Corrine Dickson, and Aundrea Kleinhagen (Chuck); nineteen great-grandchildren, Onjya Gadbois (Josh), Lexi Pedley, Micaela Sebby, Jessica Sebby, Cappra Svoboda, Braeden Svoboda, Avery Kellogg (Lexxi), Alex Butler, Skylar Butler, AnnMayre Kellogg, Braeden Kellogg, Levi Dickson, Miles Dickson, Ky’Andre Miller, Kosse Miller, Kingston Miller, Alison Kleinhagen, Amelia Kleinhagen, and Charlie Kleinhagen; one great-great-grandson, Hayden Avery Kellogg; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.She was predeceased by: her parents; husband, Virgil; son-in-law, Bill Kellogg; great-grandson, Kaleb Miller; and her six siblings and their spouses, John Vint (Wilma), Duane Vint (Lucile), Marjorie Porter (Ernest), Dorothy McKinney (Vaden), Vinton Vint (Louise), and Emily Gales; and nieces and nephews.Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2022, at Park Place Christian Church, 2600 N. Adams, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Friends may call from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time Monday at the Church.&nbsp; Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Kennekuk Cemetery, Horton.

Virginia Beth Feerer  |1928-2022|  

Vickie’s life began on May 19, 1924, in rural Grant Township in Marion County. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Oborny) Stika. 

Vickie attended the Youngtown School in rural Marion County. She was united in marriage to John E. Smolik on September 30, 1946, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Pilsen. Vickie was a homemaker and worked alongside her husband John on the family farm.&nbsp; Vickie spent numerous hours tending to her large vegetable garden and flower gardens.&nbsp; Every year she canned ample food for her family to enjoy over the winter months.&nbsp; She is remembered most for her Czech heritage in her baking of kolache and rolicke plus numerous other family favorite recipes.&nbsp; Not only was her baking enjoyed by her family but sought out by others in the community.&nbsp; Her grandchildren and great grandchildren all loved to spend time with her in the kitchen learning all her techniques.&nbsp; She enjoyed polka music and polka dancing in her free time. Vickie was a member of the St Mark’s Holy Family Catholic Church and a very active member of St. Mark’s Altar Society serving on the funeral dinner committee for decades.&nbsp; She thoroughly enjoyed the St. Mark’s quilting circle.&nbsp; Vickie was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Marion.

Her greatest joy was her family which includes daughters Theresa Linton of Phillipsburg, and Kathy ( Paul) Swan of Marion; grandchildren Ashley (Wes) Delaney of Phillipsburg, Lacey (Randall) Beaver of Hays, Katrina (Justin) Griffin of Strong City, and Becky (Tim) Makovec of Marion; great grandchildren Zackary Delaney, Wyatt Delaney, Leah Beaver, Kandace (Stuart) Wakeman and Kassady Griffin, Morgan (Dustin) Looney, and Tyler Makovec; great great grandchildren Ava and Emrie Looney; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

Vickie passed away at St. Luke’s Living Center on Tuesday May 3, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and siblings Louis Stika, Valarian Stika and Henrietta Waner. Her family will gather with friends on Friday May 6th&nbsp;from 6-8 p.m. at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday May 7th&nbsp;at 10 a.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Marion by Father Brian Bebak. Vickie will be laid to rest in Marion Cemetery.&nbsp;

Vickie’s life began on May 19, 1924, in rural Grant Township in Marion County. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Oborny) Stika. Vickie attended the Youngtown School in rural Marion County. She was united in marriage to John E. Smolik on September 30, 1946, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Pilsen. Vickie was a homemaker and worked alongside her husband John on the family farm.&nbsp; Vickie spent numerous hours tending to her large vegetable garden and flower gardens.&nbsp; Every year she canned ample food for her family to enjoy over the winter months.&nbsp; She is remembered most for her Czech heritage in her baking of kolache and rolicke plus numerous other family favorite recipes.&nbsp; Not only was her baking enjoyed by her family but sought out by others in the community.&nbsp; Her grandchildren and great grandchildren all loved to spend time with her in the kitchen learning all her techniques.&nbsp; She enjoyed polka music and polka dancing in her free time. Vickie was a member of the St Mark’s Holy Family Catholic Church and a very active member of St. Mark’s Altar Society serving on the funeral dinner committee for decades.&nbsp; She thoroughly enjoyed the St. Mark’s quilting circle.&nbsp; Vickie was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Marion.Her greatest joy was her family which includes daughters Theresa Linton of Phillipsburg, and Kathy ( Paul) Swan of Marion; grandchildren Ashley (Wes) Delaney of Phillipsburg, Lacey (Randall) Beaver of Hays, Katrina (Justin) Griffin of Strong City, and Becky (Tim) Makovec of Marion; great grandchildren Zackary Delaney, Wyatt Delaney, Leah Beaver, Kandace (Stuart) Wakeman and Kassady Griffin, Morgan (Dustin) Looney, and Tyler Makovec; great great grandchildren Ava and Emrie Looney; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Vickie passed away at St. Luke’s Living Center on Tuesday May 3, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and siblings Louis Stika, Valarian Stika and Henrietta Waner. Her family will gather with friends on Friday May 6th&nbsp;from 6-8 p.m. at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday May 7th&nbsp;at 10 a.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Marion by Father Brian Bebak. Vickie will be laid to rest in Marion Cemetery.&nbsp;

Victoria "Vickie" E. Smolik  |1924-2022|  

Kathy’s life began on February 20, 1950, in Wichita. She was the daughter of Garland and Agnes (Larson) Kane. 

Kathy owned and operated Kathy’s Diner in Peabody. She loved the outdoor whether it was camping, fishing, or hunting. Kathy’s loving family includes her children Tony (Sherry) Paquette of Peabody, and Mark (Kerry) Paquette of Howell, MI; grandchildren Brent (Ashley) Paquette, Austin Paquette, Thomas Paquette, and Brooke Paquette; great grandchildren Delilah, Skylar, Holden, Wess and Waylon; brother Mike Kane of Augusta and numerous nieces and nephews. Kathy passed away at her home on Tuesday May 3, 2022. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, one son Thomas and eight siblings. Her family will gather with friends on Sunday May 8th from 2 -4 p.m. at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion where her funeral service will be held on Monday May 9th at 1 p.m. Kathy will be laid to rest in Kechi Cemetery.&nbsp;

Kathy’s life began on February 20, 1950, in Wichita. She was the daughter of Garland and Agnes (Larson) Kane. Kathy owned and operated Kathy’s Diner in Peabody. She loved the outdoor whether it was camping, fishing, or hunting. Kathy’s loving family includes her children Tony (Sherry) Paquette of Peabody, and Mark (Kerry) Paquette of Howell, MI; grandchildren Brent (Ashley) Paquette, Austin Paquette, Thomas Paquette, and Brooke Paquette; great grandchildren Delilah, Skylar, Holden, Wess and Waylon; brother Mike Kane of Augusta and numerous nieces and nephews. Kathy passed away at her home on Tuesday May 3, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, one son Thomas and eight siblings. Her family will gather with friends on Sunday May 8th from 2 -4 p.m. at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion where her funeral service will be held on Monday May 9th at 1 p.m. Kathy will be laid to rest in Kechi Cemetery.&nbsp;

Kathy Y. Wilson  |1950-2022|  

Eleanor R. Nickel passed away May 5, 2020, at her home at Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton. Eleanor Ruth Schmidt was born January 11, 1932, in Meno, Oklahoma, the daughter of August and Esther Schmidt. From her earliest days, Eleanor was a curious child and an avid reader, beginning to read at the age of three. Her family remembers her as a loving sister and mother, who was deeply proud of each person’s individual accomplishments. Eleanor loved to read, knit, crochet, create original recipes, try new things, listen to classical music, walk, reminisce about family history, and travel. She was a strong woman and role model, who did not let the expectations of her generation define her.

Eleanor graduated with her degree in Nursing from Bethel College in 1956, and married Bennet K. Nickel a few months later at Sister Frieda Chapel in Newton on August 25. She received her master’s degree in Medical Surgical Nursing from the University of Iowa in 1973.

Eleanor was a highly respected professional, working in in-service education at St. Francis Hospital and heading an oncology unit at St. Joseph Hospital. She taught nursing at both Bethel Deaconess Hospital and Hesston College. She also served on the Board of Bethel Deaconess Hospital and helped direct the merger of Axtell and Bethel Deaconess Hospitals into Newton Medical Center.

Eleanor was a founding member of Faith Mennonite and Shalom Mennonite Churches. She was a four-time volunteer at 10,000 Villages Warehouse in Akron, Pennsylvania. Her faith was enormously important to her as both a source of joy and solace during difficult times. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Jean and Jim Weber of Newton, Jim and Becky Nickel of Peabody, Sandra and Andreas Schlaepfer of Chexbres, Switzerland; her brothers, Wilbur and Arlene Schmidt, and James Schmidt; her grandchildren, Jeff and Sara Weber, Julia Weber, Martin Hofkamp and Audrey Thill, Sarah Hofkamp, and Olivia Schlaepfer; her great-grandchildren, Kinzie Weber, Kaden Weber-Gonzalez, Kaylynn Weber, and Ben Weber; and her great-great-grandson, Dominic Weber. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennet Nickel, her parents, August and Esther Schmidt; her brothers, Richard, Donald, and Robert Schmidt; her sisters-in-law, Rachel Enns and Rebecca Nickel Rigby and brothers-in-law, Abe and Willis Nickel.

A funeral memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday May 7, 2022, at New Creation Fellowship Church in Newton. There will be a private family burial.

Eleanor R. Nickel passed away May 5, 2020, at her home at Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton. Eleanor Ruth Schmidt was born January 11, 1932, in Meno, Oklahoma, the daughter of August and Esther Schmidt. From her earliest days, Eleanor was a curious child and an avid reader, beginning to read at the age of three. Her family remembers her as a loving sister and mother, who was deeply proud of each person’s individual accomplishments. Eleanor loved to read, knit, crochet, create original recipes, try new things, listen to classical music, walk, reminisce about family history, and travel. She was a strong woman and role model, who did not let the expectations of her generation define her.Eleanor graduated with her degree in Nursing from Bethel College in 1956, and married Bennet K. Nickel a few months later at Sister Frieda Chapel in Newton on August 25. She received her master’s degree in Medical Surgical Nursing from the University of Iowa in 1973.Eleanor was a highly respected professional, working in in-service education at St. Francis Hospital and heading an oncology unit at St. Joseph Hospital. She taught nursing at both Bethel Deaconess Hospital and Hesston College. She also served on the Board of Bethel Deaconess Hospital and helped direct the merger of Axtell and Bethel Deaconess Hospitals into Newton Medical Center.Eleanor was a founding member of Faith Mennonite and Shalom Mennonite Churches. She was a four-time volunteer at 10,000 Villages Warehouse in Akron, Pennsylvania. Her faith was enormously important to her as both a source of joy and solace during difficult times. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Jean and Jim Weber of Newton, Jim and Becky Nickel of Peabody, Sandra and Andreas Schlaepfer of Chexbres, Switzerland; her brothers, Wilbur and Arlene Schmidt, and James Schmidt; her grandchildren, Jeff and Sara Weber, Julia Weber, Martin Hofkamp and Audrey Thill, Sarah Hofkamp, and Olivia Schlaepfer; her great-grandchildren, Kinzie Weber, Kaden Weber-Gonzalez, Kaylynn Weber, and Ben Weber; and her great-great-grandson, Dominic Weber. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennet Nickel, her parents, August and Esther Schmidt; her brothers, Richard, Donald, and Robert Schmidt; her sisters-in-law, Rachel Enns and Rebecca Nickel Rigby and brothers-in-law, Abe and Willis Nickel.A funeral memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday May 7, 2022, at New Creation Fellowship Church in Newton. There will be a private family burial.

Eleanor R. Nickel  |1932-2022|  

Marian Alice Youmans, 97, formerly of Hays, died April 29, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was born March 18, 1925, in Kansas City, to William and Adalia (Winters) Schoenfeld.

Marian graduated from Wyandotte High School, Baker University, Bethany Hospital nursing program and completed her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Wichita State University.&nbsp; She worked as a registered nurse for over 44 years.&nbsp; Marian’s passion was helping her patients and mentoring nursing students.&nbsp; Marian worked for Hadley Hospital, Hays, before joining the faculty at Fort Hays State University as a nursing instructor. She eventually served as Acting Dean for the School of Nursing a year before she retired in 1990. After retirement, she enjoyed volunteering at the hospital.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Marian loved gardening, cats, and traveling, especially to the Grand Canyon, where she,&nbsp;husband Ray,&nbsp;and family, rode the mules to the bottom.&nbsp; Marian was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha, Kansas Nurses Association, and American Nurses Association.&nbsp; She attended First Church of the Nazarene, Hutchinson, and was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hays, where she was active in the United Methodist Women. In 1964, Marian and her family spent a year in Liberia, West Africa, serving with the United Methodist Board of Missions. In her retirement, she and Ray&nbsp;enjoyed traveling extensively by rail and attended educational programs through the Elder Hostel program.

On December 16, 1951, she married Raymond E. “Ray” Youmans, in Kansas City, KS.&nbsp; He died January 17, 2018, after sharing 66 years of marriage. &nbsp;

Marian is survived by:&nbsp; children, Barbara Youmans of Hutchinson, and William Raymond Youmans (Joan) of Centennial, CO; granddaughter, Kylie Youmans Lahey (Adam) of Austin, TX; brother-in-law, Ron Youmans and niece, Jane Foerster (John, deceased), both of Milwaukee, WI; and beloved cat, KoKo. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews from Ray's side of the family.

She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents and twin-sister, Mildred Adalia Youmans. Marian and Mildred were both “Youmans” because the twins married&nbsp;brothers.

Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Marian Alice Youmans, 97, formerly of Hays, died April 29, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was born March 18, 1925, in Kansas City, to William and Adalia (Winters) Schoenfeld.Marian graduated from Wyandotte High School, Baker University, Bethany Hospital nursing program and completed her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Wichita State University.&nbsp; She worked as a registered nurse for over 44 years.&nbsp; Marian’s passion was helping her patients and mentoring nursing students.&nbsp; Marian worked for Hadley Hospital, Hays, before joining the faculty at Fort Hays State University as a nursing instructor. She eventually served as Acting Dean for the School of Nursing a year before she retired in 1990. After retirement, she enjoyed volunteering at the hospital.&nbsp; &nbsp;Marian loved gardening, cats, and traveling, especially to the Grand Canyon, where she,&nbsp;husband Ray,&nbsp;and family, rode the mules to the bottom.&nbsp; Marian was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha, Kansas Nurses Association, and American Nurses Association.&nbsp; She attended First Church of the Nazarene, Hutchinson, and was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hays, where she was active in the United Methodist Women. In 1964, Marian and her family spent a year in Liberia, West Africa, serving with the United Methodist Board of Missions. In her retirement, she and Ray&nbsp;enjoyed traveling extensively by rail and attended educational programs through the Elder Hostel program.On December 16, 1951, she married Raymond E. “Ray” Youmans, in Kansas City, KS.&nbsp; He died January 17, 2018, after sharing 66 years of marriage. &nbsp;Marian is survived by:&nbsp; children, Barbara Youmans of Hutchinson, and William Raymond Youmans (Joan) of Centennial, CO; granddaughter, Kylie Youmans Lahey (Adam) of Austin, TX; brother-in-law, Ron Youmans and niece, Jane Foerster (John, deceased), both of Milwaukee, WI; and beloved cat, KoKo. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews from Ray's side of the family.She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents and twin-sister, Mildred Adalia Youmans. Marian and Mildred were both “Youmans” because the twins married&nbsp;brothers.Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Marian Alice Youmans  |1925-2022|

Michael Anthony Payne died May 4, 2022, at his home in Newton, Kansas. Michael was born March 27, 1966 in Raleigh, North Carolina to Elvis and Dorthy Payne.

Michael received an education in welding technologies, and he continued to weld until his health started to decline. While Michael was employed in welding, he met Wanda Ivy and the two hand fasted and enjoyed their years together.

He is survived by his life partner Wanda Ivy, one son David Payne, two brothers, Kenneth Payne and J.T. (Leaha) Payne, one sister, Linda Freese.

Cremation has taken place and in lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to the family or Caring Hands Humane Society in care of Petersen Funeral Home.

Michael Anthony Payne died May 4, 2022, at his home in Newton, Kansas. Michael was born March 27, 1966 in Raleigh, North Carolina to Elvis and Dorthy Payne.Michael received an education in welding technologies, and he continued to weld until his health started to decline. While Michael was employed in welding, he met Wanda Ivy and the two hand fasted and enjoyed their years together.He is survived by his life partner Wanda Ivy, one son David Payne, two brothers, Kenneth Payne and J.T. (Leaha) Payne, one sister, Linda Freese.He is preceded in death by his parents.Cremation has taken place and in lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to the family or Caring Hands Humane Society in care of Petersen Funeral Home.

Michael Anthony Payne  |1966-2022|   

Timothy J. Conner Sr. 90 died April 29, 2022 at Kansan Christian Home. He was born in Greenwood, Indiana on February 12, 1932 to Leo and Louise (nee Howell) Conner. He was married to Mary E. Robinson and later to Lola Buck they both preceded him in death.

Timothy served his county in the United States Air Force and The Air Force Reserve.&nbsp;&nbsp; He enjoyed reading and working on computers.

He is survived by his son Timothy J. Conner Jr. of Pretty Prairie, and Step-daughter Jessica Buck Martin, step-grandson Gabriel Martin of Canal Fulton, Ohio, niece Adina Theresa Robinson, nephews Franklin A., R. David, and Robert L. Robinson all of Benedict, Maryland.

Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday May 25, 2022 at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Newton with The Reverend Richard Osborne, Celebrant.

Timothy J. Conner Sr. 90 died April 29, 2022 at Kansan Christian Home. He was born in Greenwood, Indiana on February 12, 1932 to Leo and Louise (nee Howell) Conner. He was married to Mary E. Robinson and later to Lola Buck they both preceded him in death.Timothy served his county in the United States Air Force and The Air Force Reserve.&nbsp;&nbsp; He enjoyed reading and working on computers.He is survived by his son Timothy J. Conner Jr. of Pretty Prairie, and Step-daughter Jessica Buck Martin, step-grandson Gabriel Martin of Canal Fulton, Ohio, niece Adina Theresa Robinson, nephews Franklin A., R. David, and Robert L. Robinson all of Benedict, Maryland.Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday May 25, 2022 at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Newton with The Reverend Richard Osborne, Celebrant.

Timothy J. Conner Sr  |1932-2022|  

Muriel W. Schlicher, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.&nbsp; She was born in Chicago, Illinois to E. Lloyd Hendry and Kathryn (Murphy) Hendry.&nbsp; The family moved to Kansas where she was a graduate of Newton High School Class of 1953 and Wesley School of Nursing Class of 1957. 

On June 21, 1958 Muriel married the love of her life Charles W. Schlicher.&nbsp; She was an RN, Charge Nurse and one of the first Oncology Nurses. She retired from St. Francis Hospital after 30 years of nursing in Wichita, Kansas.

She enjoyed sewing, quilting, floral gardening, and pie making was her specialty.&nbsp; Her great love for family and spending time with them was of great importance.&nbsp; Yet Muriel's greatest love was her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, serving Him through ministering to so many people while in the medical field.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Muriel is survived by her children: Vicki Schlicher, Michael Schlicher (Sandee), Lora Newell and John Schlicher (Kay Baker); grandchildren: Ashley Swanson, Kathryn Parsell, Branda Horsch, Kameron Newell, LeAnn Rivera, Miranda Newell, Aislan Ortiz, Cassady Schlicher, Brooklynn Schlicher, Danny Schlicher and Avelynn Schlicher; 11 great grandchildren with 3 on the way; sisters Virginia Mattison of Fairgrove, MO and Cheryl Burnett of Wichita, Ks; many other family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her husband Charles W. Schlicher, parents Lloyd and Kathryn Hendry, brothers Jack Hendry, Bill Hendry and Donald Vance Hendry.

Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, 100 S. Cedar, Valley Center.&nbsp; She will be laid to rest at Kechi Township Cemetery 6523 N. Hillside, Wichita.

Muriel W. Schlicher, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.&nbsp; She was born in Chicago, Illinois to E. Lloyd Hendry and Kathryn (Murphy) Hendry.&nbsp; The family moved to Kansas where she was a graduate of Newton High School Class of 1953 and Wesley School of Nursing Class of 1957. On June 21, 1958 Muriel married the love of her life Charles W. Schlicher.&nbsp; She was an RN, Charge Nurse and one of the first Oncology Nurses. She retired from St. Francis Hospital after 30 years of nursing in Wichita, Kansas.She enjoyed sewing, quilting, floral gardening, and pie making was her specialty.&nbsp; Her great love for family and spending time with them was of great importance.&nbsp; Yet Muriel's greatest love was her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, serving Him through ministering to so many people while in the medical field.&nbsp;&nbsp;Muriel is survived by her children: Vicki Schlicher, Michael Schlicher (Sandee), Lora Newell and John Schlicher (Kay Baker); grandchildren: Ashley Swanson, Kathryn Parsell, Branda Horsch, Kameron Newell, LeAnn Rivera, Miranda Newell, Aislan Ortiz, Cassady Schlicher, Brooklynn Schlicher, Danny Schlicher and Avelynn Schlicher; 11 great grandchildren with 3 on the way; sisters Virginia Mattison of Fairgrove, MO and Cheryl Burnett of Wichita, Ks; many other family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her husband Charles W. Schlicher, parents Lloyd and Kathryn Hendry, brothers Jack Hendry, Bill Hendry and Donald Vance Hendry.Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, 100 S. Cedar, Valley Center.&nbsp; She will be laid to rest at Kechi Township Cemetery 6523 N. Hillside, Wichita.

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