Carol Ann Cox, 76, died June 3, 2022, at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, MO. Carol was born on October 11, 1945, in Sterling, to Everett Lee and Opal Pearl (Lyon) Swenson.

Carol received her GED from Hutchinson Community College in 1968. On September 5, 1961, she married Robert Earl Cox in Lyons. He died on May 28, 1995. Carol was a member of the Fireman's Auxiliary while Robert was a fireman. Carol worked in the cafeteria at Allen Grade School and Sherman Jr. High; she worked at Caldwell Greenhouse and also worked at Walmart as a cashier and in the pharmacy. Carol loved animals and plants, worked as a volunteer for Grief Support Network, and in the 1980's she made homemade Care Bears.

Carol is survived by: son, Steve Cox (Kelley Munden); daughter, Kimberly Cox; grandchildren, Micheal Smith (Megan), Ryan Smith (Traci), Katherine Schott (Michael), Allison Fischer and Stefani Voorhees; great-grandchildren, Gabe Jackson, Brennan Schott, and Lyric Smith; sister, Connie Suhler; brothers, Paul and Cecil Swenson.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Funeral service will be Saturday June 11, 2022 at Elliott Mortuary Chapel, with Todd Ray presiding. Family will receive friends and family on Saturday from 9:00 am until service time. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Carol Ann Cox, 76, died June 3, 2022, at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, MO. Carol was born on October 11, 1945, in Sterling, to Everett Lee and Opal Pearl (Lyon) Swenson.Carol received her GED from Hutchinson Community College in 1968. On September 5, 1961, she married Robert Earl Cox in Lyons. He died on May 28, 1995. Carol was a member of the Fireman's Auxiliary while Robert was a fireman. Carol worked in the cafeteria at Allen Grade School and Sherman Jr. High; she worked at Caldwell Greenhouse and also worked at Walmart as a cashier and in the pharmacy. Carol loved animals and plants, worked as a volunteer for Grief Support Network, and in the 1980's she made homemade Care Bears.Carol is survived by: son, Steve Cox (Kelley Munden); daughter, Kimberly Cox; grandchildren, Micheal Smith (Megan), Ryan Smith (Traci), Katherine Schott (Michael), Allison Fischer and Stefani Voorhees; great-grandchildren, Gabe Jackson, Brennan Schott, and Lyric Smith; sister, Connie Suhler; brothers, Paul and Cecil Swenson.Carol was preceded in death by her husband and parents.Funeral service will be Saturday June 11, 2022 at Elliott Mortuary Chapel, with Todd Ray presiding. Family will receive friends and family on Saturday from 9:00 am until service time. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Carol Ann Cox  |1945-2022|  

Marilyn’s life began on August 30, 1929, in Wamego. She is the daughter of William Levi Fields and Alice M. Thompson Fields. 

Marilyn was a graduate of JP Elder High School in Fort Worth, TX. She started at Glass Containers, now Anchor Glass in Antioch, CA as a sweeper and retired after 30 years as a beloved supervisor for the Hot End. She worked and contributed her time to the Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers International Union. Marilyn had been a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Marion for many years. She made many friends and helped many more people in her life that can be said here. She will always be remembered fondly. She spent her spare time gardening, playing cards, bingo, making quilts, fishing, and travelling. 

Marilyn is survived by her grandchildren Mary Bacon of Warrenton, OR; Chuck Kenney of Hillsboro; Josh Kenney of New Zealand, Jake Kenney of Wichita; Daniel Kenney of Kansas City; Katrina Maltbie of Sacramento, CA, Brian Briggs and Mike Purdue of Antioch, CA; and Heather Tabor of Pennsylvania, 17 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. Marilyn passed away on June 2, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She is preceded in death by her parents, four children Ellison Benfer, Randall Maltbie, Jimmie Maltbie, and Rita Maltbie and one grandson James Maltbie. 

Her family will gather with friends on Thursday June 9, 2022, at 3 p.m. at Grant Township Cemetery, east of Marion for her graveside service. Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Hillsboro is serving the family with services and cremation.&nbsp;

Marilyn’s life began on August 30, 1929, in Wamego. She is the daughter of William Levi Fields and Alice M. Thompson Fields. Marilyn was a graduate of JP Elder High School in Fort Worth, TX. She started at Glass Containers, now Anchor Glass in Antioch, CA as a sweeper and retired after 30 years as a beloved supervisor for the Hot End. She worked and contributed her time to the Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers International Union. Marilyn had been a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Marion for many years. She made many friends and helped many more people in her life that can be said here. She will always be remembered fondly. She spent her spare time gardening, playing cards, bingo, making quilts, fishing, and travelling. Marilyn is survived by her grandchildren Mary Bacon of Warrenton, OR; Chuck Kenney of Hillsboro; Josh Kenney of New Zealand, Jake Kenney of Wichita; Daniel Kenney of Kansas City; Katrina Maltbie of Sacramento, CA, Brian Briggs and Mike Purdue of Antioch, CA; and Heather Tabor of Pennsylvania, 17 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. Marilyn passed away on June 2, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She is preceded in death by her parents, four children Ellison Benfer, Randall Maltbie, Jimmie Maltbie, and Rita Maltbie and one grandson James Maltbie. Her family will gather with friends on Thursday June 9, 2022, at 3 p.m. at Grant Township Cemetery, east of Marion for her graveside service. Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Hillsboro is serving the family with services and cremation.&nbsp;

Marilyn Alice Knapp  |1929-2022|  

Thomas "Tom" Gene Wenrich, 63, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Pratt Health and Rehab. He was born on April 21, 1959 in Pratt to Joseph "Bud" John and Mary Agnes (Engel) Wenrich. Tom married Sherry (Stippich) Wenrich on January 22, 1983 in Wichita. They were married for 39 years. Tom graduated from Pratt High School in 1977. He attended Pratt Community College. Tom held several jobs throughout his life including a drill bit salesman, liquor store owner, service station owner, EMT, volunteer fire and rescue, and real estate agent and broker. He enjoyed fishing, camping and riding his Harley. He loved to show how much he appreciated family and friends through grilling, smoking and preparing meals. When his kids were young he was coach to them and their friends in their rec league sports. He was active in Jaycee’s and American Legion Riders. He is survived by his wife, Sherry; daughter, Lori (Curt) Thomas of Wichita; son, Brian (Kristen) Wenrich of Houston, Texas; brothers, Jim (Tammy) Wenrich of Pratt, Dave Wenrich of Topeka and Ron Wenrich of Wichita; sister, Sue (Ed) Corriston of Wichita; granddaughters, Rileigh and Kinsley Wenrich; four nieces; and eight nephews. Tom is preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be Sunday, June 12, 2022 with family present from 2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 13, 2022 at Larrison Mortuary with John Hamm presiding. A private family inurnment will follow at a later date at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thomas "Tom" Gene Wenrich, 63, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Pratt Health and Rehab. He was born on April 21, 1959 in Pratt to Joseph "Bud" John and Mary Agnes (Engel) Wenrich. Tom married Sherry (Stippich) Wenrich on January 22, 1983 in Wichita. They were married for 39 years. Tom graduated from Pratt High School in 1977. He attended Pratt Community College. Tom held several jobs throughout his life including a drill bit salesman, liquor store owner, service station owner, EMT, volunteer fire and rescue, and real estate agent and broker. He enjoyed fishing, camping and riding his Harley. He loved to show how much he appreciated family and friends through grilling, smoking and preparing meals. When his kids were young he was coach to them and their friends in their rec league sports. He was active in Jaycee’s and American Legion Riders. He is survived by his wife, Sherry; daughter, Lori (Curt) Thomas of Wichita; son, Brian (Kristen) Wenrich of Houston, Texas; brothers, Jim (Tammy) Wenrich of Pratt, Dave Wenrich of Topeka and Ron Wenrich of Wichita; sister, Sue (Ed) Corriston of Wichita; granddaughters, Rileigh and Kinsley Wenrich; four nieces; and eight nephews. Tom is preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be Sunday, June 12, 2022 with family present from 2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 13, 2022 at Larrison Mortuary with John Hamm presiding. A private family inurnment will follow at a later date at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thomas "Tom" Gene Wenrich  |1959-2022|

Ronald Lee Hoagland, rancher and life-long Barber County, resident, died in Pratt, Kansas on June 3, 2022 at the age of 81.

Ronnie was born July 22, 1940 in Medicine Lodge, to Eva Darlene Morehead and Raymond Harold “Bill” Hoagland. He was raised on the family place north of Sun City with his siblings, Richard “Dick” and Deloris “Dee Dee”, and spent considerable time with his grandparents, Cliff and Bernice (Lott) Hoagland, on their ranch south of Lake City.

He was married to Judith Sue Thornton for 62 years and they raised four daughters, Marsha Ann, Kimberly Kay, Laura Diane, and Rhonda Sue. Surviving are his wife, Judy; daughters, Marsha Hoagland, Kim and Roger Fowles, Diane and Norman Johnson, and Rhonda and Robert Gabriel; sister, Deloris “Dee Dee” Freeman (Doug); sister-in-law, Janice Hoagland; grandchildren, Landon Fowles (Amy), Alexandra Koch, Abigaile Harris (Miles), Taylor Wheelock, Austin Wheelock, Blayze Scott, and Phinn Scott; great-grandchildren, Cooper Harris, Molly Harris, and Orion Fowles; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Richard “Dick” and Clifford, and son-in-law, Jay Scott.

Ronnie spent the majority of his time at his ranch south of Lake City. In addition to raising cattle, he spent considerable effort developing water sources, improving fencing, eradicating cedar trees, and improving the grasslands, as well as operating a sawmill for many years. One of his most significant improvements was the development of a 40-acre watershed for a water source and flood control, as well as recreational opportunities. The Barber County Conservation District recognized his lifetime of conversation activities by awarding him the Grassland Award in 2018. When he wasn’t working he could be found hunting, fishing, and filling the numerous deer feeders on the ranch. He was a prolific reader and was never without a book. He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior in the early 1970s and was a member of the Sun City Baptist Church.

A private family memorial service will be held at the Hoagland ranch on Saturday, June 11, 2022.

Ronald Lee Hoagland, rancher and life-long Barber County, resident, died in Pratt, Kansas on June 3, 2022 at the age of 81.Ronnie was born July 22, 1940 in Medicine Lodge, to Eva Darlene Morehead and Raymond Harold “Bill” Hoagland. He was raised on the family place north of Sun City with his siblings, Richard “Dick” and Deloris “Dee Dee”, and spent considerable time with his grandparents, Cliff and Bernice (Lott) Hoagland, on their ranch south of Lake City. He was married to Judith Sue Thornton for 62 years and they raised four daughters, Marsha Ann, Kimberly Kay, Laura Diane, and Rhonda Sue. Surviving are his wife, Judy; daughters, Marsha Hoagland, Kim and Roger Fowles, Diane and Norman Johnson, and Rhonda and Robert Gabriel; sister, Deloris “Dee Dee” Freeman (Doug); sister-in-law, Janice Hoagland; grandchildren, Landon Fowles (Amy), Alexandra Koch, Abigaile Harris (Miles), Taylor Wheelock, Austin Wheelock, Blayze Scott, and Phinn Scott; great-grandchildren, Cooper Harris, Molly Harris, and Orion Fowles; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Richard “Dick” and Clifford, and son-in-law, Jay Scott. Ronnie spent the majority of his time at his ranch south of Lake City. In addition to raising cattle, he spent considerable effort developing water sources, improving fencing, eradicating cedar trees, and improving the grasslands, as well as operating a sawmill for many years. One of his most significant improvements was the development of a 40-acre watershed for a water source and flood control, as well as recreational opportunities. The Barber County Conservation District recognized his lifetime of conversation activities by awarding him the Grassland Award in 2018. When he wasn’t working he could be found hunting, fishing, and filling the numerous deer feeders on the ranch. He was a prolific reader and was never without a book. He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior in the early 1970s and was a member of the Sun City Baptist Church. A private family memorial service will be held at the Hoagland ranch on Saturday, June 11, 2022.

Ronald Lee Hoagland  |1940-2022|

Raymon (Ray) Warren Compton, 87, passed away June 2, 2022 in Pratt. He was born on February 2, 1935 in Hugoton, to Gilbert Russel Compton and Thelma Mary (Cain) Compton.

Raymon married Vera Marie Stone on January 8, 1955 in Sun City. She preceded him in death on May 22, 2018. He was an active and devout member of Calvary Baptist Church in Pratt. Raymon loved to watch his grandchildren and great grandchildren’s activities, along with driving and enjoying God’s beauty.

He is survived by his daughter, Sharon (Gary) Ward of Pratt; son, Joe Compton of Pratt; grandchildren, Elisa (Rene) VanDaalen of Lenexa, Jodi (Lance) Roe of Norcatur, April Ward of Pratt and Jayme (Nick) Borah of Norfolk, Virginia. There are 11 great-grandchildren. Raymon is preceded in death by his wife, Vera Marie (Stone) Compton; his parents; brothers, Lester, Dalton, and Dick; and sister, Mary Dell Lake.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 7, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., with memorial service at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 10458. Hwy 54, Pratt with Pastor John Kissell presiding. Inurnment will be at a later date at Lake City Cemetery, Lake City.&nbsp;

Raymon (Ray) Warren Compton, 87, passed away June 2, 2022 in Pratt. He was born on February 2, 1935 in Hugoton, to Gilbert Russel Compton and Thelma Mary (Cain) Compton.Raymon married Vera Marie Stone on January 8, 1955 in Sun City. She preceded him in death on May 22, 2018. He was an active and devout member of Calvary Baptist Church in Pratt. Raymon loved to watch his grandchildren and great grandchildren’s activities, along with driving and enjoying God’s beauty. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon (Gary) Ward of Pratt; son, Joe Compton of Pratt; grandchildren, Elisa (Rene) VanDaalen of Lenexa, Jodi (Lance) Roe of Norcatur, April Ward of Pratt and Jayme (Nick) Borah of Norfolk, Virginia. There are 11 great-grandchildren. Raymon is preceded in death by his wife, Vera Marie (Stone) Compton; his parents; brothers, Lester, Dalton, and Dick; and sister, Mary Dell Lake. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 7, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., with memorial service at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 10458. Hwy 54, Pratt with Pastor John Kissell presiding. Inurnment will be at a later date at Lake City Cemetery, Lake City.&nbsp;

Raymon (Ray) Warren Compton  |1935-2022|

Tammy’s life began on April 5, 1968, in Abilene. She was the daughter of Larry Lauxman and Wanda (Jennings) Turner. 

Tammy was a 1986 graduate of Hope High School. She was employed by Legacy of Herington in the laundry department for many years. She enjoyed painting ceramics and her favorite quote she put on her social media page was “Love The Way You Want To Be Loved.” 

Tammy’s loving family includes her mother Wanda Turner of Hope, siblings Tonya Johnson of Hope, Aaron (Tina) Lauxman of Hope, Larry Lauxman, Jr. of Hope, and Toni (Marc) Riffel of Woodbine, step brothers Ron (Teri) Turner of Scott City, and Glen Turner of Scott City; nieces and nephews Colby (Dea) Riffel, Kylie Riffel, Cody (Shyanne) Riffel, Alissa (Tyler) Emery, and Brian Lauxman; and six great nieces and nephews. 

Tammy passed away on Sunday June 5, 2022, at Salina Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her father Larry Lauxman, Sr., and stepfather Clayton Turner. 

Her family will gather with friends on Saturday June 11, 2022, at 1 p.m. at the Hope Cemetery for her graveside memorial service led by Pastor Gary Schrader. Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.&nbsp;

Tammy’s life began on April 5, 1968, in Abilene. She was the daughter of Larry Lauxman and Wanda (Jennings) Turner. Tammy was a 1986 graduate of Hope High School. She was employed by Legacy of Herington in the laundry department for many years. She enjoyed painting ceramics and her favorite quote she put on her social media page was “Love The Way You Want To Be Loved.” Tammy’s loving family includes her mother Wanda Turner of Hope, siblings Tonya Johnson of Hope, Aaron (Tina) Lauxman of Hope, Larry Lauxman, Jr. of Hope, and Toni (Marc) Riffel of Woodbine, step brothers Ron (Teri) Turner of Scott City, and Glen Turner of Scott City; nieces and nephews Colby (Dea) Riffel, Kylie Riffel, Cody (Shyanne) Riffel, Alissa (Tyler) Emery, and Brian Lauxman; and six great nieces and nephews. Tammy passed away on Sunday June 5, 2022, at Salina Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her father Larry Lauxman, Sr., and stepfather Clayton Turner. Her family will gather with friends on Saturday June 11, 2022, at 1 p.m. at the Hope Cemetery for her graveside memorial service led by Pastor Gary Schrader. Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.&nbsp;

Tammy Sue Smith  |1968-2022| 

Raymon (Ray) Warren Compton, 87, passed away June 2, 2022 in Pratt. He was born on February 2, 1935 in Hugoton, to Gilbert Russel Compton and Thelma Mary (Cain) Compton.

Raymon married Vera Marie Stone on January 8, 1955 in Sun City. She preceded him in death on May 22, 2018. He was an active and devout member of Calvary Baptist Church in Pratt.

Raymon loved to watch his grandchildren and great grandchildren’s activities, along with driving and enjoying God’s beauty. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon (Gary) Ward of Pratt; son, Joe Compton of Pratt; grandchildren, Elisa (Rene) VanDaalen of Lenexa, Jodi (Lance) Roe of Norcatur, April Ward of Pratt and Jayme (Nick) Borah of Norfolk, Virginia. There are 11 great-grandchildren.

Raymon is preceded in death by his wife, Vera Marie (Stone) Compton; his parents; brothers, Lester, Dalton, and Dick; and sister, Mary Dell Lake.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 7, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., with memorial service at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 10458. Hwy 54, Pratt with Pastor John Kissell presiding. Inurnment will be at a later date at Sunnyside Cemetery, Sun City.

Raymon (Ray) Warren Compton, 87, passed away June 2, 2022 in Pratt. He was born on February 2, 1935 in Hugoton, to Gilbert Russel Compton and Thelma Mary (Cain) Compton.Raymon married Vera Marie Stone on January 8, 1955 in Sun City. She preceded him in death on May 22, 2018. He was an active and devout member of Calvary Baptist Church in Pratt.Raymon loved to watch his grandchildren and great grandchildren’s activities, along with driving and enjoying God’s beauty. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon (Gary) Ward of Pratt; son, Joe Compton of Pratt; grandchildren, Elisa (Rene) VanDaalen of Lenexa, Jodi (Lance) Roe of Norcatur, April Ward of Pratt and Jayme (Nick) Borah of Norfolk, Virginia. There are 11 great-grandchildren.Raymon is preceded in death by his wife, Vera Marie (Stone) Compton; his parents; brothers, Lester, Dalton, and Dick; and sister, Mary Dell Lake.Visitation will be Tuesday, June 7, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., with memorial service at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 10458. Hwy 54, Pratt with Pastor John Kissell presiding. Inurnment will be at a later date at Sunnyside Cemetery, Sun City.

Raymon (Ray) Warren Compton  |1935-2022|  

Georgia Roberta (Malsam) Austin was born on August, 24th, 1932 in Wakeeney, to George Malsam &amp; Frances Keller.

On Dec 26th, 1951, she married the love of her life Richard Loren Austin at St. Michael’s church in Collyer, and celebrated 70 wonderful years of marriage. Georgia was a homemaker for their 5 children as well as an active volunteer at various churches.

Georgia was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medicine Lodge. She enjoyed playing cards and board games, birdwatching, watching KU basketball and the Chicago Cubs, listening to the radio, baking, sewing, camping and nature hiking.

Georgia was proceeded in death by her: son Kevin, son-in-law Rich Dinkel, her parents George &amp; Frances Malsam, her brothers Bill, Alvin, and Bud, her sisters Renilda Hecker and Lorena Schuster. Georgia is survived by her: son Kyle Austin &amp; wife Cindy of Preston. Daughters Kim Keller &amp; husband Gary of Garden City, Kerri Dinkel of Basehor, and Kona Errebo &amp; husband Gregg of Holcomb, daughter in law Mary Ann Austin of Shawnee. Her twin brother George and wife Margaret, sisters Gerry, Madeline &amp; husband Joe, Lavetta &amp; husband Tom, and numerous nieces and nephews. Georgia was blessed with 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren.

Rosary/vigil service will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medicine Lodge, with Father Emmanuel Kosikumah officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge. A luncheon will follow at the church after the graveside service.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Georgia Roberta (Malsam) Austin was born on August, 24th, 1932 in Wakeeney, to George Malsam &amp; Frances Keller.On Dec 26th, 1951, she married the love of her life Richard Loren Austin at St. Michael’s church in Collyer, and celebrated 70 wonderful years of marriage. Georgia was a homemaker for their 5 children as well as an active volunteer at various churches.Georgia was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medicine Lodge. She enjoyed playing cards and board games, birdwatching, watching KU basketball and the Chicago Cubs, listening to the radio, baking, sewing, camping and nature hiking.Georgia was proceeded in death by her: son Kevin, son-in-law Rich Dinkel, her parents George &amp; Frances Malsam, her brothers Bill, Alvin, and Bud, her sisters Renilda Hecker and Lorena Schuster. Georgia is survived by her: son Kyle Austin &amp; wife Cindy of Preston. Daughters Kim Keller &amp; husband Gary of Garden City, Kerri Dinkel of Basehor, and Kona Errebo &amp; husband Gregg of Holcomb, daughter in law Mary Ann Austin of Shawnee. Her twin brother George and wife Margaret, sisters Gerry, Madeline &amp; husband Joe, Lavetta &amp; husband Tom, and numerous nieces and nephews. Georgia was blessed with 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren.Rosary/vigil service will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medicine Lodge, with Father Emmanuel Kosikumah officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge. A luncheon will follow at the church after the graveside service.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Georgia Roberta (Malsam) Austin  |1932-2022|  

Ronald A. Sherrick, 78, of Newton, passed away at his home in Newton on May 28, 2022.

He was born December 15, 1943 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Harold and Bonnie June Sherrick. He married Peggy Ann Brault on July 15, 1978 in Newton. 

She survives of the home. He is survived by Sons, Steven M. Sherrick of the home and Thomas C. Brault and companion Julie Larez of Newton. Daughters Melanie (Tim) Kolaske of Lake Mills, Wisconsin and Vickie (Bill) Jaworski of Newton. Sisters Pamela Pfitzinger of Acworth, Georgia; Marcia (Russell) Ingram of Clearwater. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren and one greatgrandchild and his precious fur babies Milo and Molly.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Services will be held on Friday, June 10, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Meridian Baptist Church, 1130 West Broadway in Newton, with Rev. Scott Kliewer officiating. Burial will follow the service and will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Newton. Visitation will be Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Petersen Funeral Chapel, 215 North Main St. in Newton from 5-9 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m.

Ronald A. Sherrick, 78, of Newton, passed away at his home in Newton on May 28, 2022.He was born December 15, 1943 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Harold and Bonnie June Sherrick. He married Peggy Ann Brault on July 15, 1978 in Newton. She survives of the home. He is survived by Sons, Steven M. Sherrick of the home and Thomas C. Brault and companion Julie Larez of Newton. Daughters Melanie (Tim) Kolaske of Lake Mills, Wisconsin and Vickie (Bill) Jaworski of Newton. Sisters Pamela Pfitzinger of Acworth, Georgia; Marcia (Russell) Ingram of Clearwater. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren and one greatgrandchild and his precious fur babies Milo and Molly.He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.Services will be held on Friday, June 10, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Meridian Baptist Church, 1130 West Broadway in Newton, with Rev. Scott Kliewer officiating. Burial will follow the service and will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Newton. Visitation will be Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Petersen Funeral Chapel, 215 North Main St. in Newton from 5-9 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m.

Ronald A. Sherrick |1943-2022|

Shelia Kay Doolen, age 58, passed away on May 30, 2022 in Wichita, Kansas. She was born in Wichita, to parents Louie Fern Mowery and Robert Wayne Westerfield. 

After the death of her father, she was adopted by Lawrence Bradley Yoakum. Shelia was a graduate of Valley Center High School in 1981.&nbsp;

Shelia enjoyed reading, fishing, playing old school arcade games, and cooking her mother’s recipes for the family. Her greatest joy by far was spending time with her grandchildren.

Sheila was preceded in death by her spouse Daniel Dee Doolen, Sr and sisters Joyce and Carolyn.

Sheila was survived by her children Christopher Shane Rasmussen and his wife Nancy Elaine Rasmussen with grandchildren Alec, Lucas, and Greysen of Wichita; Julie Lynn Updegrove and her husband Richard Wayne Updegrove of Denver, Colorado; Kayla Danielle Doolen with her son Tristan Lane Richmeyer of Wichita, and Daniel Dee Doolen, Jr. of Wichita; siblings Diana, Robbie, Michelle, Sonny, Bruce, and grandchildren Devon Willard with his sons Dawson, Deyton, Daesyn; and Taylor Willard-Wicks with her daughter Addi.

A service will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday June 6, 2022 at the Baker Funeral Home in Valley Center.

Shelia Kay Doolen, age 58, passed away on May 30, 2022 in Wichita, Kansas. She was born in Wichita, to parents Louie Fern Mowery and Robert Wayne Westerfield. After the death of her father, she was adopted by Lawrence Bradley Yoakum. Shelia was a graduate of Valley Center High School in 1981.&nbsp;Shelia enjoyed reading, fishing, playing old school arcade games, and cooking her mother’s recipes for the family. Her greatest joy by far was spending time with her grandchildren.Sheila was preceded in death by her spouse Daniel Dee Doolen, Sr and sisters Joyce and Carolyn.Sheila was survived by her children Christopher Shane Rasmussen and his wife Nancy Elaine Rasmussen with grandchildren Alec, Lucas, and Greysen of Wichita; Julie Lynn Updegrove and her husband Richard Wayne Updegrove of Denver, Colorado; Kayla Danielle Doolen with her son Tristan Lane Richmeyer of Wichita, and Daniel Dee Doolen, Jr. of Wichita; siblings Diana, Robbie, Michelle, Sonny, Bruce, and grandchildren Devon Willard with his sons Dawson, Deyton, Daesyn; and Taylor Willard-Wicks with her daughter Addi.A service will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday June 6, 2022 at the Baker Funeral Home in Valley Center.

Shelia Kay Doolen |2022| 

Lauren "Lonnie” A. Hayes, age 57, passed away on May 29, 2022 at his home in Viola.  He was born on Apr. 27, 1965 in Elkhart, the son of Norman and Vera R. (Webb) Hayes. 

 He was a 1983 St. John High School Graduate.  He worked as a shipping supervisor for Shackelford Machine and Repair at Clearwater. 

 He is survived by his mother Vera R. Hayes, Viola; a brother, Leonard E. Hayes (Gale), Wichita; 4 sisters, Carolyn Turner, Sterling, Rose Farmer (John), Sparks, NV; Evelyn Fehrenbach (Jim), Salina; Lenora Lampe, Kansas City; 4 nieces and 2 nephews. 

 Graveside service will be at 2:00 P.M., Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Fairview Park Cemetery, St. John, with pastor Roland Broeder presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lauren "Lonnie” A. Hayes, age 57, passed away on May 29, 2022 at his home in Viola. He was born on Apr. 27, 1965 in Elkhart, the son of Norman and Vera R. (Webb) Hayes. He was a 1983 St. John High School Graduate. He worked as a shipping supervisor for Shackelford Machine and Repair at Clearwater. He is survived by his mother Vera R. Hayes, Viola; a brother, Leonard E. Hayes (Gale), Wichita; 4 sisters, Carolyn Turner, Sterling, Rose Farmer (John), Sparks, NV; Evelyn Fehrenbach (Jim), Salina; Lenora Lampe, Kansas City; 4 nieces and 2 nephews. Graveside service will be at 2:00 P.M., Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Fairview Park Cemetery, St. John, with pastor Roland Broeder presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lauren "Lonnie” A. Hayes |1965-2022|

Larry Curtis Epley, 76, died June 3, 2022 at Wheatlands Healthcare Center, Kingman.

He was born Jan. 26, 1946, at Kingman the son of Robert and Pauline Carlburg Epley.&nbsp; A longtime Kingman resident, he was a farmer.

Survivors include daughters Kristen Epley (Will Willerton), Stephanie Epley, Rachel Epley, Angela Riungu (Kenny); son Curtis Epley (Tiffany); daughter-in-law Theresa Epley; a brother Gary Epley (Kathy); and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by a son Justin Epley; his parents; and a sister Carol Erickson.

Friends may call at the Livingston Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday.&nbsp; A private burial will be held at Hoosier Cemetery.

Larry Curtis Epley, 76, died June 3, 2022 at Wheatlands Healthcare Center, Kingman.He was born Jan. 26, 1946, at Kingman the son of Robert and Pauline Carlburg Epley.&nbsp; A longtime Kingman resident, he was a farmer.Survivors include daughters Kristen Epley (Will Willerton), Stephanie Epley, Rachel Epley, Angela Riungu (Kenny); son Curtis Epley (Tiffany); daughter-in-law Theresa Epley; a brother Gary Epley (Kathy); and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by a son Justin Epley; his parents; and a sister Carol Erickson.Friends may call at the Livingston Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday.&nbsp; A private burial will be held at Hoosier Cemetery.

Larry Curtis Epley |1946-2022|

Jean McCoy, 86, of Pretty Prairie, died June 3, 2022, at her home. She was born March 14, 1936, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Laurrant J. and Faye A. (Hagerman) Rollins.

Jean graduated from Wichita East High School in 1954. She worked as a secretary at Krause Plow in Hutchinson for 32 years, retiring in 2000. Jean then worked an additional 9 years at Orscheln’s in Hutchinson. She loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jean’s family meant everything to her. She loved shopping and buying things for others and had a weakness for shoes and purses.

Jean is survived by: her daughter, Kim Bontrager (Jay) of Pretty Prairie; grandchildren, Tyler Engle (Nicole) of Pearland, TX, Amy Piggee (Willie), of Fort Smith, AR; great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Chloe, Nevaeh, Gavin, Emery; and several extended family members.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; sister, Frances Taylor; brother, Larry Rollins; and son, Mike Keeler (who died of Huntington’s Disease and Jean was his caregiver for 27 years).

Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, at a later date. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

Jean McCoy, 86, of Pretty Prairie, died June 3, 2022, at her home. She was born March 14, 1936, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Laurrant J. and Faye A. (Hagerman) Rollins.Jean graduated from Wichita East High School in 1954. She worked as a secretary at Krause Plow in Hutchinson for 32 years, retiring in 2000. Jean then worked an additional 9 years at Orscheln’s in Hutchinson. She loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jean’s family meant everything to her. She loved shopping and buying things for others and had a weakness for shoes and purses.Jean is survived by: her daughter, Kim Bontrager (Jay) of Pretty Prairie; grandchildren, Tyler Engle (Nicole) of Pearland, TX, Amy Piggee (Willie), of Fort Smith, AR; great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Chloe, Nevaeh, Gavin, Emery; and several extended family members.She was preceded in death by: her parents; sister, Frances Taylor; brother, Larry Rollins; and son, Mike Keeler (who died of Huntington’s Disease and Jean was his caregiver for 27 years).Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, at a later date. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

Jean McCoy |1936-2022|

Jamalee Skelton (Jamie Plank) was born October 21, 1948, in San Francisco, CA, the first child of Cody Leroy and Marcella Mae Gulick.&nbsp; After Jamalee’s sisters Coleen and Micki were born, Marcella moved the family from California to the Kansas City area.&nbsp; There, Jamie spent her formative years, attending Wyandott Co. High School, followed by beauty school. In 1966, Jamalee married Timmy Herman, and the couple had two daughters together, Jenny Dorsey and Jill Sink (Sean).&nbsp; When Jill was a newborn, Tim and Jamie moved back to Lost Springs, Kansas.

After Jamie and Tim’s marriage ended, Jamie married Arvid Virgil “A.V.” Plank in September 1982.&nbsp; From their marriage grew a beautiful and loving blended family that included A.V.’s two sons, A.V. Plank Jr. and Todd Plank; Jenny’s and Jill’s half-sisters, Jodi Gregory and Toni Delgadillo; 9 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.

Jamie’s life was one of service; from her work as a day care provider, to her career as a hairdresser, to her career working for the State of Kansas.&nbsp; Even her choice to major in social work, when she attended college at Bethany College at the age of 52, evidenced her generous spirit.&nbsp; In retirement, Jamie continued serving others as a volunteer at Herington Hospital,&nbsp;&nbsp;delivering Meals on Wheels, and working with Hope Community Project Committee, she also was on the board for Herington Hospital Auxiliary, among other things.&nbsp; She was the center of her family and kept everyone grounded, involved, included, and informed.&nbsp; Above all, she ensured that everyone she loved felt it unconditionally.

Jamie and her family were surrounded in love when she took her last breath on Monday, May 30, 2022, at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; Her parents, her sisters, and her half-brother, Greg Skelton, preceded her in death.&nbsp; She is survived by her beloved husband, A.V., canine companion, Keno, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and half-sister, Leasa Kosier.&nbsp; Jamie’s spirit remains in each person touched by the love, respect, and kindness she gave.

There will be a viewing on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.&nbsp;

Jamalee Skelton (Jamie Plank) was born October 21, 1948, in San Francisco, CA, the first child of Cody Leroy and Marcella Mae Gulick.&nbsp; After Jamalee’s sisters Coleen and Micki were born, Marcella moved the family from California to the Kansas City area.&nbsp; There, Jamie spent her formative years, attending Wyandott Co. High School, followed by beauty school. In 1966, Jamalee married Timmy Herman, and the couple had two daughters together, Jenny Dorsey and Jill Sink (Sean).&nbsp; When Jill was a newborn, Tim and Jamie moved back to Lost Springs, Kansas.After Jamie and Tim’s marriage ended, Jamie married Arvid Virgil “A.V.” Plank in September 1982.&nbsp; From their marriage grew a beautiful and loving blended family that included A.V.’s two sons, A.V. Plank Jr. and Todd Plank; Jenny’s and Jill’s half-sisters, Jodi Gregory and Toni Delgadillo; 9 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.Jamie’s life was one of service; from her work as a day care provider, to her career as a hairdresser, to her career working for the State of Kansas.&nbsp; Even her choice to major in social work, when she attended college at Bethany College at the age of 52, evidenced her generous spirit.&nbsp; In retirement, Jamie continued serving others as a volunteer at Herington Hospital,&nbsp;&nbsp;delivering Meals on Wheels, and working with Hope Community Project Committee, she also was on the board for Herington Hospital Auxiliary, among other things.&nbsp; She was the center of her family and kept everyone grounded, involved, included, and informed.&nbsp; Above all, she ensured that everyone she loved felt it unconditionally.Jamie and her family were surrounded in love when she took her last breath on Monday, May 30, 2022, at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; Her parents, her sisters, and her half-brother, Greg Skelton, preceded her in death.&nbsp; She is survived by her beloved husband, A.V., canine companion, Keno, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and half-sister, Leasa Kosier.&nbsp; Jamie’s spirit remains in each person touched by the love, respect, and kindness she gave.There will be a viewing on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.&nbsp;

Jamalee Skelton (Jamie Plank) |1948-2022|

Marcia Kaye (Hiebert) Goentzel, 76, of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, finally succumbing to an infection after having won the battle with so many over her years. She was surrounded by loving family and friends.

Marcia was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 9, 1945, to Lando and Katherine (Nickel) Hiebert. She was raised with an older brother, Rolyn (Rolly), and younger sister, Ruth, in Hillsboro, Kansas. She met James Goentzel at a PTA meeting, as Marcia’s mother taught in his Lehigh school district. They were married on May 30, 1964, in Hillsboro, Kansas. They made their home in Wichita, Kansas, but travelled and lived in numerous communities from Colorado to Tennessee while Jim was building Pizza Huts. Later in life they moved to a home in Valley Center where Jim still resides. Marcia has considered Oxford Grand Assisted Living in Wichita her home for the past several years. She loved to travel, especially with Jim and her family, whether to a special spot in Kansas or to an international city, and she made the most of each opportunity even when mobility was difficult.

Marcia attended Tabor College where accounting courses came naturally. She became adept at using mainframe computers to track numbers in early positions at Garvey Grain and Love Box Company. Marcia then had a meaningful role with the Olive W. Garvey Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning. She also joined Jim in the construction business. Jim managed the jobs and Marcia developed a comprehensive job costing method to support a series of family-owned construction companies in Wichita – Custom Care Builders, Classic Builders, and Jim Goentzel Construction. With the rise of personal computers, Marcia became skilled at implementing and supporting various software systems. She established MKG Systems in 1985 to formally engage clients and later co-founded Professional Software, Inc, which won awards for support excellence. In addition, she developed a robust accounting system to support several investment companies founded with close colleagues, having names like P&amp;F (standing for Profit &amp; Fun). Marcia also served the construction sector as President of the Wichita Area Builders Auxiliary.

Marcia joyfully pursued many other areas of interest. An active swimmer, she served for several years as a swimming instructor with the YMCA. Later in life she proudly taught her grandchildren how to swim. As an artist, Marcia frequently created personal sketches and paintings while importantly noting the time and location for the moment of inspiration. She loved sewing and many creative arts, and she frequented fabric and crafts stores over the years in pursuit of quilting fabric, beads for jewelry-making, flowers for a new arrangement, holiday decorations to liven up a shared space, and, of course, the perfect hot glue gun. She was particularly interested in creating themed decorations and arranging flowers with showcases starting at home, expanding to model homes, and concluding at Oxford Grand Assisted Living where she was designated Decorating Diva. Later in life Marcia curated her favorite art pieces and pictures of decorated rooms with meaningful notes as to why each was special.

Marcia served in a variety of roles in her faith communities. At the First Mennonite Brethren Church (now Ridgepoint Church), where she was a member, she led memorable Sunday School and Vacation Bible School classes over the years. She served on the Building Committee when the church moved from 1750 N. Gow to 8000 W. 21st. She helped to stage church dramas and incorporate dramatic readings in worship services. Bible Study Fellowship was an integral part of Marcia’s faith journey. Later in life she cherished the opportunity to regularly give sermons for the Community Church at Oxford Grand Assisted Living.

Marcia is preceded in death by her parents, Lando and Katherine Hiebert; her stepfather Aaron Becker; her brother Rolyn Hiebert; Jim’s parents Clarence and Bertha Goentzel; Jim’s brothers Quint and Howard Goentzel; and son-in-law Mark Godbold.

Those left to cherish Marcia’s memory include her husband of 58 years, Jim Goentzel; son Jarrod Goentzel and his wife Laura VanderHart; daughter Melonie Godbold; grandchildren Hallie Godbold, Ian Goentzel, Tysen Godbold, and Samuel Goentzel; sister Ruth Hiebert Dick and her husband Steve; sister-in-law Sue Hiebert, stepbrothers Wilbert and Arlowe Becker, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends.

There will be an opportunity to visit with family and friends at Ridgepoint Church (8000 W. 21st St, Wichita, KS 67205) on Sunday, June 12, from 5-7pm. The funeral/memorial service will be held at the same location on Monday, June 13, 2022 at 11am, with lunch following the service.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS,&nbsp;Memorial donations&nbsp;for Marcia Goentzel can be directed to the Lando Hiebert Endowed Scholarship Fund at Tabor College, either online (<a href="https://tabor.edu/alumni-friends/give-online">https://tabor.edu/alumni-friends/give-online</a>) or via check to the Tabor College Advancement Office (400 S Jefferson, Hillsboro, KS 67063). Simply note Marcia Goentzel Memorial with the donation.

Baker Funeral Home Valley Center is handling arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com.

Marcia Kaye (Hiebert) Goentzel, 76, of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, finally succumbing to an infection after having won the battle with so many over her years. She was surrounded by loving family and friends.Marcia was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 9, 1945, to Lando and Katherine (Nickel) Hiebert. She was raised with an older brother, Rolyn (Rolly), and younger sister, Ruth, in Hillsboro, Kansas. She met James Goentzel at a PTA meeting, as Marcia’s mother taught in his Lehigh school district. They were married on May 30, 1964, in Hillsboro, Kansas. They made their home in Wichita, Kansas, but travelled and lived in numerous communities from Colorado to Tennessee while Jim was building Pizza Huts. Later in life they moved to a home in Valley Center where Jim still resides. Marcia has considered Oxford Grand Assisted Living in Wichita her home for the past several years. She loved to travel, especially with Jim and her family, whether to a special spot in Kansas or to an international city, and she made the most of each opportunity even when mobility was difficult.Marcia attended Tabor College where accounting courses came naturally. She became adept at using mainframe computers to track numbers in early positions at Garvey Grain and Love Box Company. Marcia then had a meaningful role with the Olive W. Garvey Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning. She also joined Jim in the construction business. Jim managed the jobs and Marcia developed a comprehensive job costing method to support a series of family-owned construction companies in Wichita – Custom Care Builders, Classic Builders, and Jim Goentzel Construction. With the rise of personal computers, Marcia became skilled at implementing and supporting various software systems. She established MKG Systems in 1985 to formally engage clients and later co-founded Professional Software, Inc, which won awards for support excellence. In addition, she developed a robust accounting system to support several investment companies founded with close colleagues, having names like P&amp;F (standing for Profit &amp; Fun). Marcia also served the construction sector as President of the Wichita Area Builders Auxiliary.Marcia joyfully pursued many other areas of interest. An active swimmer, she served for several years as a swimming instructor with the YMCA. Later in life she proudly taught her grandchildren how to swim. As an artist, Marcia frequently created personal sketches and paintings while importantly noting the time and location for the moment of inspiration. She loved sewing and many creative arts, and she frequented fabric and crafts stores over the years in pursuit of quilting fabric, beads for jewelry-making, flowers for a new arrangement, holiday decorations to liven up a shared space, and, of course, the perfect hot glue gun. She was particularly interested in creating themed decorations and arranging flowers with showcases starting at home, expanding to model homes, and concluding at Oxford Grand Assisted Living where she was designated Decorating Diva. Later in life Marcia curated her favorite art pieces and pictures of decorated rooms with meaningful notes as to why each was special.Marcia served in a variety of roles in her faith communities. At the First Mennonite Brethren Church (now Ridgepoint Church), where she was a member, she led memorable Sunday School and Vacation Bible School classes over the years. She served on the Building Committee when the church moved from 1750 N. Gow to 8000 W. 21st. She helped to stage church dramas and incorporate dramatic readings in worship services. Bible Study Fellowship was an integral part of Marcia’s faith journey. Later in life she cherished the opportunity to regularly give sermons for the Community Church at Oxford Grand Assisted Living.Marcia is preceded in death by her parents, Lando and Katherine Hiebert; her stepfather Aaron Becker; her brother Rolyn Hiebert; Jim’s parents Clarence and Bertha Goentzel; Jim’s brothers Quint and Howard Goentzel; and son-in-law Mark Godbold.Those left to cherish Marcia’s memory include her husband of 58 years, Jim Goentzel; son Jarrod Goentzel and his wife Laura VanderHart; daughter Melonie Godbold; grandchildren Hallie Godbold, Ian Goentzel, Tysen Godbold, and Samuel Goentzel; sister Ruth Hiebert Dick and her husband Steve; sister-in-law Sue Hiebert, stepbrothers Wilbert and Arlowe Becker, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends.There will be an opportunity to visit with family and friends at Ridgepoint Church (8000 W. 21st St, Wichita, KS 67205) on Sunday, June 12, from 5-7pm. The funeral/memorial service will be held at the same location on Monday, June 13, 2022 at 11am, with lunch following the service.IN LIEU OF FLOWERS,&nbsp;Memorial donations&nbsp;for Marcia Goentzel can be directed to the Lando Hiebert Endowed Scholarship Fund at Tabor College, either online (<a href="https://tabor.edu/alumni-friends/give-online">https://tabor.edu/alumni-friends/give-online</a>) or via check to the Tabor College Advancement Office (400 S Jefferson, Hillsboro, KS 67063). Simply note Marcia Goentzel Memorial with the donation.Baker Funeral Home Valley Center is handling arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com.

Marcia Kaye (Hiebert) Goentzel |1945-2022|

Lester David Burns, Jr., 86, passed away June 2, 2022. He was born in Larned, on March 13, 1936, to Lester David and Elsie (Crawford) Burns, Sr.Lester married Bettie Jean Sinclair on September 4, 1955. They shared almost 67 years together.

Lester is survived by: his wife, Bettie Burns (Sinclair); daughters, Cheryl Sykes (Scott) and Carol Harvey; sons, Todd Burns (Kimberly) and Raymond Burns (Katrina); sister, Anita Smith; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was proceeded in death by: his father and mother; sisters, Pearl and Betty; and brothers, Archie and John.

Lester graduated from Larned High School and went directly into the United States Navy. He served four years in active duty on the U.S. Los Angeles and four years on active reserve. After serving in the Navy, Lester held various jobs until he became a Hutchinson firefighter, where he served 22 years on the department. He also ran his own construction business until he permanently retired. Lester was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. He enjoyed helping others and volunteered at the Reno County Museum, Hutchinson Cosmosphere, Salt Company, RSVP, and Meals on Wheels. In addition, he enjoyed traveling, boating, waterskiing, cars, car shows, and playing pool. Lester loved watching basketball and was an avid follower of the KU basketball team. Most of all, he loved spending time with his wife and family.

Lester’s life will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2022, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 East 12th Ave., Hutchinson. Visitation, with the family present, will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time Monday at the church. Private inurnment will be in Larned Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Hutchinson Community College Endowment Association (for Fire Science Scholarship), in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Lester David Burns, Jr., 86, passed away June 2, 2022. He was born in Larned, on March 13, 1936, to Lester David and Elsie (Crawford) Burns, Sr.Lester married Bettie Jean Sinclair on September 4, 1955. They shared almost 67 years together.Lester is survived by: his wife, Bettie Burns (Sinclair); daughters, Cheryl Sykes (Scott) and Carol Harvey; sons, Todd Burns (Kimberly) and Raymond Burns (Katrina); sister, Anita Smith; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.He was proceeded in death by: his father and mother; sisters, Pearl and Betty; and brothers, Archie and John.Lester graduated from Larned High School and went directly into the United States Navy. He served four years in active duty on the U.S. Los Angeles and four years on active reserve. After serving in the Navy, Lester held various jobs until he became a Hutchinson firefighter, where he served 22 years on the department. He also ran his own construction business until he permanently retired. Lester was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. He enjoyed helping others and volunteered at the Reno County Museum, Hutchinson Cosmosphere, Salt Company, RSVP, and Meals on Wheels. In addition, he enjoyed traveling, boating, waterskiing, cars, car shows, and playing pool. Lester loved watching basketball and was an avid follower of the KU basketball team. Most of all, he loved spending time with his wife and family.Lester’s life will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2022, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 East 12th Ave., Hutchinson. Visitation, with the family present, will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time Monday at the church. Private inurnment will be in Larned Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Hutchinson Community College Endowment Association (for Fire Science Scholarship), in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Lester David Burns, Jr. |1936-2022|

Albert E. Schritter, 86, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Holiday Resort, Emporia, KS. Albert was born March 16, 1936, in Cheyenne County, KS, the son of Rudolf and Christina (Lippert) Schritter. He graduated from Kanorado High School in 1954.&nbsp; On April 27, 1958, he married Carolee Rice in Goodland, KS.&nbsp; They were married for 64 years.&nbsp; Albert was a brakeman-conductor for Rock Island Railroad and later went on to farming in Stafford and Pratt County. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Evelyn Schritter and a great grandson, Keaton Krause. Survivors include his wife, Carolee; two daughters, Jana (Randy) Binford of Haviland, KS. and Karen (David) Krause of Emporia, KS.; four grandchildren, Ryan (Sarah) Binford, Courtney (John) Blackstock, Aaron (Olivia) Krause and Justin (Natasha) Krause; and 10 great grandchildren, Collin, Taylor, Ty, Landry, Daisy, Sophia, Olive, Zayden, Ava and Abel. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W. 4th Ave. Hutchinson. Memorials may be sent to Holiday Resort or American Diabetes Association and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS 67502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Albert E. Schritter, 86, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Holiday Resort, Emporia, KS. Albert was born March 16, 1936, in Cheyenne County, KS, the son of Rudolf and Christina (Lippert) Schritter. He graduated from Kanorado High School in 1954.&nbsp; On April 27, 1958, he married Carolee Rice in Goodland, KS.&nbsp; They were married for 64 years.&nbsp; Albert was a brakeman-conductor for Rock Island Railroad and later went on to farming in Stafford and Pratt County. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Evelyn Schritter and a great grandson, Keaton Krause. Survivors include his wife, Carolee; two daughters, Jana (Randy) Binford of Haviland, KS. and Karen (David) Krause of Emporia, KS.; four grandchildren, Ryan (Sarah) Binford, Courtney (John) Blackstock, Aaron (Olivia) Krause and Justin (Natasha) Krause; and 10 great grandchildren, Collin, Taylor, Ty, Landry, Daisy, Sophia, Olive, Zayden, Ava and Abel. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W. 4th Ave. Hutchinson. Memorials may be sent to Holiday Resort or American Diabetes Association and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS 67502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Albert E. Schritter |1936-2022|

Donna Jean Callahan, 90, passed away June 2, 2022, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; She was born January 31, 1932, in Hutchinson, KS, to Robert Caples and Pearl Evah (Buckles) Childs.

Donna was a 1949 graduate of Hutchinson High School and attended Hutchinson Community College.&nbsp; She retired from banking in 1994.&nbsp; Donna worked for many years during the Kansas State Fair and was secretary at First Congregational Church, Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was a founding member of Temple Baptist Church, Hutchinson.

On October 11, 1954, Donna married Willis Franklin Callahan, Sr.&nbsp; He died January 19, 1966.

Donna is survived by:&nbsp; her children, Kathy Rusk and husband John, Bob Callahan and wife Diana, and Frank Callahan, all of Hutchinson, KS; grandchildren, Christy Gable and husband Keith of Hutchinson, KS, Steven Rusk and wife Jenni of Olathe, KS, Cassie Arias and husband Luis of Wichita, KS, and Ciara Corwin and husband Mitch of Wichita, KS; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents; husband; great-grandson, Banks Corwin; and siblings, Lyle Childs, Robert Childs, and Velma Childs.

Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Memorial Park Cemetery 5905 W. 4th Avenue, Hutchinson, KS, with Pastor Matt Stafford officiating.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2022, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Temple Baptist Church, First Congregational Church, or Hospice &amp; HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Donna Jean Callahan, 90, passed away June 2, 2022, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; She was born January 31, 1932, in Hutchinson, KS, to Robert Caples and Pearl Evah (Buckles) Childs.Donna was a 1949 graduate of Hutchinson High School and attended Hutchinson Community College.&nbsp; She retired from banking in 1994.&nbsp; Donna worked for many years during the Kansas State Fair and was secretary at First Congregational Church, Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was a founding member of Temple Baptist Church, Hutchinson.On October 11, 1954, Donna married Willis Franklin Callahan, Sr.&nbsp; He died January 19, 1966.Donna is survived by:&nbsp; her children, Kathy Rusk and husband John, Bob Callahan and wife Diana, and Frank Callahan, all of Hutchinson, KS; grandchildren, Christy Gable and husband Keith of Hutchinson, KS, Steven Rusk and wife Jenni of Olathe, KS, Cassie Arias and husband Luis of Wichita, KS, and Ciara Corwin and husband Mitch of Wichita, KS; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents; husband; great-grandson, Banks Corwin; and siblings, Lyle Childs, Robert Childs, and Velma Childs.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Memorial Park Cemetery 5905 W. 4th Avenue, Hutchinson, KS, with Pastor Matt Stafford officiating.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2022, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Temple Baptist Church, First Congregational Church, or Hospice &amp; HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Donna Jean Callahan |1932-2022|

Shawn Eugene Enlow, 47, of Russell, passed away May 30, 2022. He was born January 5, 1975, in Lyons, the son of David Enlow and Paula J. Manwarren. 

Shawn was a near lifelong Lyons resident. He graduated from Lyons High School with the class of 1993. Shawn was a block press operator for Lyons Salt Plant, Lyons. He enjoyed fishing and playing his guitar. 

Shawn is survived by his father, David Enlow and wife Angie of Lyons; mother, Paula Manwarren of Rose Hill; stepfather, Marvin Webber of Rose Hill; paternal grandmother, Joyce Enlow of Lyons; three sisters, Sandy Bradley and husband Jason of Wichita; Amber Taffola and husband Josh of Hutchinson; and Tiffany Groth of Hutchinson; five nephews; and two nieces. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ralph Enlow; materal grandparents; Dale and Ruth Manwarren; and uncle, Robert Cousins. 

Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons with Pastor Joel Grizzle officiating.&nbsp;

Shawn Eugene Enlow, 47, of Russell, passed away May 30, 2022. He was born January 5, 1975, in Lyons, the son of David Enlow and Paula J. Manwarren. Shawn was a near lifelong Lyons resident. He graduated from Lyons High School with the class of 1993. Shawn was a block press operator for Lyons Salt Plant, Lyons. He enjoyed fishing and playing his guitar. Shawn is survived by his father, David Enlow and wife Angie of Lyons; mother, Paula Manwarren of Rose Hill; stepfather, Marvin Webber of Rose Hill; paternal grandmother, Joyce Enlow of Lyons; three sisters, Sandy Bradley and husband Jason of Wichita; Amber Taffola and husband Josh of Hutchinson; and Tiffany Groth of Hutchinson; five nephews; and two nieces. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ralph Enlow; materal grandparents; Dale and Ruth Manwarren; and uncle, Robert Cousins. Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons with Pastor Joel Grizzle officiating.&nbsp;

Shawn Eugene Enlow  |1975-2022|  

Erma Jean Harris, 76, formerly of Hutchinson, entered her heavenly home May 27, 2022, at Olathe Hospice House, Olathe.&nbsp; She was born January 25, 1946, in Stuttgart, AR, to Daniel and Rosie D. (White) Floyd.&nbsp;

After graduating from Holman High School, Stuttgart, AR, Erma worked for Betts Bakery and later as a cook for Abundant Life Child Care and Good Samaritan Society, all in Hutchinson. She enjoyed shopping, dancing, sewing, and taking care of indoor plants. Known for her appearance, Erma was a stylish dresser with an elegant and classy personality.&nbsp; In addition, she was a gifted decorator, and quite crafty. Family was first and foremost to Erma; she ALWAYS took care of family, and anyone else that needed a helping hand.&nbsp; Erma was there for everyone. &nbsp;&nbsp;She loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her extended family unconditionally.&nbsp; Erma was a faithful member of Second Missionary Baptist Church.&nbsp; She is now reunited with her husband and family that have gone before her.&nbsp; &nbsp;

On April 15, 1968, she married John Edward Harris, in Hutchinson.&nbsp; They shared 49 years of marriage before his death on March 10, 2018.

Erma is survived by:&nbsp; daughter, Treva Jones of Gardner; sons, Trent Harris of Hutchinson, and Troy Harris of Wichita; grandchildren, Trae Harris, Triffanie Simms, Treston Harris, Trezney Jones, Alia Harris, Triana Harris, and Taiya Harris; great-grandchildren, Tayvian Simms, Kamden Harris, Lamais Jones, Zy’Aire Stewart, and Kaptain Harris; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents; sisters, Earlean (Floyd) Wright, Avis L. Floyd, and Florine (Floyd) Iverson; and brothers, William C. Floyd and Orlando D. Floyd.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 1008 N. Ford, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Dr. Earl B. Givens officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; The service can be viewed on the church’s Facebook page.

Erma Jean Harris, 76, formerly of Hutchinson, entered her heavenly home May 27, 2022, at Olathe Hospice House, Olathe.&nbsp; She was born January 25, 1946, in Stuttgart, AR, to Daniel and Rosie D. (White) Floyd.&nbsp;After graduating from Holman High School, Stuttgart, AR, Erma worked for Betts Bakery and later as a cook for Abundant Life Child Care and Good Samaritan Society, all in Hutchinson. She enjoyed shopping, dancing, sewing, and taking care of indoor plants. Known for her appearance, Erma was a stylish dresser with an elegant and classy personality.&nbsp; In addition, she was a gifted decorator, and quite crafty. Family was first and foremost to Erma; she ALWAYS took care of family, and anyone else that needed a helping hand.&nbsp; Erma was there for everyone. &nbsp;&nbsp;She loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her extended family unconditionally.&nbsp; Erma was a faithful member of Second Missionary Baptist Church.&nbsp; She is now reunited with her husband and family that have gone before her.&nbsp; &nbsp;On April 15, 1968, she married John Edward Harris, in Hutchinson.&nbsp; They shared 49 years of marriage before his death on March 10, 2018.Erma is survived by:&nbsp; daughter, Treva Jones of Gardner; sons, Trent Harris of Hutchinson, and Troy Harris of Wichita; grandchildren, Trae Harris, Triffanie Simms, Treston Harris, Trezney Jones, Alia Harris, Triana Harris, and Taiya Harris; great-grandchildren, Tayvian Simms, Kamden Harris, Lamais Jones, Zy’Aire Stewart, and Kaptain Harris; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents; sisters, Earlean (Floyd) Wright, Avis L. Floyd, and Florine (Floyd) Iverson; and brothers, William C. Floyd and Orlando D. Floyd.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 1008 N. Ford, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Dr. Earl B. Givens officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; The service can be viewed on the church’s Facebook page.

Erma Jean Harris  |1946-2022|  

Mie Martin
Castaneda Jr., 32, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi in
Wichita.

Mie was born November 22, 1989, in Hutchinson, the son of Martin Castaneda
Sr. and Deborah Sanchez. Mie graduated from Trinity Catholic High School in
2008 and attended Hutchinson Community College. He later attended Toni &amp;
Guy Hairdressing Academy in Dallas, TX. Mie had a huge passion for at and
fashion and was an avid magazine collector.&nbsp;
He was a member of the Catholic Youth Organization and Our Lady of
Guadalupe Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his
maternal grandmother, Carol Sanchez; paternal grandfather, Liborio Castaneda;
aunt, Michelle Sanchez-Woodson; uncle, Kenneth Woodson; and other numerous relatives.

Survivors include his parents, Martin and Deborah; two
brothers, Liborio M. and Marcelino T. Castaneda; and God children, Ana and
Adrian Rodriguez and Zae Thompson.

Parish Rosary service will be Monday, June 6, 2022,
at 12:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 612 S. Maple, South Hutchinson, followed
by Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 p.m. Burial will be at Memorial Park
Cemetery, Hutchinson. 

Mie Martin
Castaneda Jr., 32, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi in
Wichita. 
Mie was born November 22, 1989, in Hutchinson, the son of Martin Castaneda
Sr. and Deborah Sanchez. Mie graduated from Trinity Catholic High School in
2008 and attended Hutchinson Community College. He later attended Toni &amp;
Guy Hairdressing Academy in Dallas, TX. Mie had a huge passion for at and
fashion and was an avid magazine collector.&nbsp;
He was a member of the Catholic Youth Organization and Our Lady of
Guadalupe Catholic Church.He was preceded in death by his
maternal grandmother, Carol Sanchez; paternal grandfather, Liborio Castaneda;
aunt, Michelle Sanchez-Woodson; uncle, Kenneth Woodson; and other numerous relatives.Survivors include his parents, Martin and Deborah; two
brothers, Liborio M. and Marcelino T. Castaneda; and God children, Ana and
Adrian Rodriguez and Zae Thompson.Parish Rosary service will be Monday, June 6, 2022,
at 12:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 612 S. Maple, South Hutchinson, followed
by Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 p.m. Burial will be at Memorial Park
Cemetery, Hutchinson.

Mie Martin Castaneda Jr.  |1989-2022|  

Darrell D. Albright, 79, died May 31, 2022 at the Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie.

He was born Nov. 29, 1942, at Kingman the son of Victor and Esther Schrag Albright.&nbsp; A resident of Pretty Prairie most of his life he was a retired bio-med technician.

Darrell was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Hutchinson; and managed the Pretty Prairie Civic Theater for many years.

On Sept. 29, 1963, he married Joyce Spangler at Peabody, Kansas.&nbsp; Other survivors include son Michael D. and his wife Jennifer; daughters Stephanie Gehring with husband Jay, and Amy Regier with husband Ken; grandchildren Erin (Matt), Tyler, Austin (Elizabeth), Jordan, Addie (Jeff), Trae (Peyton), Tanner (Bailey), Eli and Deveney, He was preceded in death by his sister Marilyn Albright Bell.

Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 10, 2022 at the Pretty Prairie High School Gym.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. &nbsp;to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the Graber Mercantile in Pretty Prairie.

Darrell D. Albright, 79, died May 31, 2022 at the Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie.He was born Nov. 29, 1942, at Kingman the son of Victor and Esther Schrag Albright.&nbsp; A resident of Pretty Prairie most of his life he was a retired bio-med technician.Darrell was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Hutchinson; and managed the Pretty Prairie Civic Theater for many years.On Sept. 29, 1963, he married Joyce Spangler at Peabody, Kansas.&nbsp; Other survivors include son Michael D. and his wife Jennifer; daughters Stephanie Gehring with husband Jay, and Amy Regier with husband Ken; grandchildren Erin (Matt), Tyler, Austin (Elizabeth), Jordan, Addie (Jeff), Trae (Peyton), Tanner (Bailey), Eli and Deveney, He was preceded in death by his sister Marilyn Albright Bell.Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 10, 2022 at the Pretty Prairie High School Gym.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. &nbsp;to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the Graber Mercantile in Pretty Prairie.

Darrell D. Albright  |1942-2022|

Rosella Ruth Wiens Regier, 88, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2022. She was born December 2, 1933, the 12th&nbsp;of 13 children of Henry W. and Anna Enns Wiens.

Her first years were spent on the family 80-acre farm southeast of Inman.&nbsp; The depression had taken its toll.&nbsp; But Rosella grew up in a family where the mantra seemed to go something like this:&nbsp; “Times are hard.&nbsp; Winter is coming.&nbsp; Economize.&nbsp; Scrimp.&nbsp; Save.&nbsp; Work hard.&nbsp; Help each other.&nbsp; And have fun doing it all!”

Rosella graduated from High School at Central Kansas Bible Academy in Hutchinson.&nbsp; From an early age she wanted to be a teacher.&nbsp; She took on her first teaching job at the rural Turkey Creek School near Inman in 1956.&nbsp; After graduating from Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas in 1958, her public school teaching took her to classrooms in Indiana and Mississippi as well as Newton and Walton in Kansas.

In 1957 Rosella married Harold Regier.&nbsp; Together, they spent the ‘60s in Gulfport, Mississippi, in a mission-service assignment working in an African-American setting.&nbsp; There she was involved with a variety of ministries, including the role of Summer Bible School superintendent supervising volunteers who taught as many as 1,000 students in summer sessions.&nbsp; Other involvements included teaching youth in winter Bible classes, helping create a community library, facilitating a “Fresh Air” program, teaching Head Start, and finally teaching public school the first year of school integration in Mississippi when racial tensions were running high.

While in Mississippi, Rosella became the mother of two children:&nbsp; Steven Douglas in 1965 and Sharon Janelle in 1967.&nbsp; Returning to Newton, Kansas in 1970, Rosella concentrated on family life, soon balancing this with returning to the classroom.&nbsp; In the Newton system, she taught at Northridge, Suncrest, and Walton.

Rosella’s love for teaching and of children led her from the public school classroom to the Christian nurture of children in the church setting.&nbsp; In 1984, she was invited to become the Director of Children’s Ministry for the General Conference Mennonite Church.&nbsp; In this role Rosella led teacher workshops and provided congregational resources for children’s Christian education across the United States and Canada.

In 1990 the Anabaptist Curriculum Publishing Council invited Rosella to be the Executive Director of a new children’s curriculum for six Anabaptist denominations.&nbsp; The project, developing and publishing the new curriculum, “Jubilee:&nbsp; God’s Good News,” was a two-year rotation of Biblical studies designed for four levels:&nbsp; early childhood, primary, middlers, and Junior youth.&nbsp; The curriculum was used from 1994 to 2006, a long life for Sunday School curricula.

Retiring in 1999, Rosella continued her Christian Education career as a Presenter and Workshop Leader for the national body of the Church of the Brethren, based in Elgin, Illinois.&nbsp; For three more years she traveled to congregations and districts across the United States with sermons, workshops, and seminars on the general theme of the care and Christian nurture of children.

In retirement, Rosella stayed very active in local church and community leadership.&nbsp; Church leadership included such roles as church moderator, chair of the 50th&nbsp;anniversary celebrations planning committee for Faith Mennonite Church, president of mission circle, member of church council.&nbsp; At the district level she served as member of the Western District Conference “Vision 2012” steering committee and prayer partner coordinator.&nbsp; For more than 10 years she served as facilitator of a sexual abuse women’s support group.&nbsp; In 2009 she was selected as one of three Newton woman honored as “Woman of the Year.”

A significant role during retirement years has also been that of a grandmother.&nbsp; Rosella nurtured a relationship with grandchildren that was reminiscent of her life’s career of nurturing children in both public school and church settings.&nbsp; Her grandchildren in her retirement years were her pride and joy!

In 2009 Rosella suffered a devastating stroke that left her with acute aphasia.&nbsp; Robbed of words to communicate her thoughts she painted some 250 pictures to tell her stories.&nbsp; Then with stories cast into an “aphasia-friendly reading” format she was able to articulate a few words to participate in a co-reader technique that enabled her to tell some of her own stories.&nbsp; This gave her much satisfaction, making it possible for a pre-stroke story-teller to be a post-stroke story-teller!

Rosella was preceded in death by her parents,&nbsp; H.W. and Anna Enns Wiens, and her siblings Nick, Leonard, Simon, Adolph, Eva (Ruben Wedel), Mary (Bill Goossen), Esther (Walt Juhnke),

Anna Grace Wiens, and four siblings who died in infancy. &nbsp;Survivors include her husband, Harold, son Steve (Marilyn), daughter Sharon, grandchildren Madeline Regier, Drake Regier, and Claire Schultz.

Memorial service will be 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Faith Mennonite Church in Newton. Private family interment will take place at a later date.

Rosella Ruth Wiens Regier, 88, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2022. She was born December 2, 1933, the 12th&nbsp;of 13 children of Henry W. and Anna Enns Wiens.Her first years were spent on the family 80-acre farm southeast of Inman.&nbsp; The depression had taken its toll.&nbsp; But Rosella grew up in a family where the mantra seemed to go something like this:&nbsp; “Times are hard.&nbsp; Winter is coming.&nbsp; Economize.&nbsp; Scrimp.&nbsp; Save.&nbsp; Work hard.&nbsp; Help each other.&nbsp; And have fun doing it all!”Rosella graduated from High School at Central Kansas Bible Academy in Hutchinson.&nbsp; From an early age she wanted to be a teacher.&nbsp; She took on her first teaching job at the rural Turkey Creek School near Inman in 1956.&nbsp; After graduating from Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas in 1958, her public school teaching took her to classrooms in Indiana and Mississippi as well as Newton and Walton in Kansas.In 1957 Rosella married Harold Regier.&nbsp; Together, they spent the ‘60s in Gulfport, Mississippi, in a mission-service assignment working in an African-American setting.&nbsp; There she was involved with a variety of ministries, including the role of Summer Bible School superintendent supervising volunteers who taught as many as 1,000 students in summer sessions.&nbsp; Other involvements included teaching youth in winter Bible classes, helping create a community library, facilitating a “Fresh Air” program, teaching Head Start, and finally teaching public school the first year of school integration in Mississippi when racial tensions were running high.While in Mississippi, Rosella became the mother of two children:&nbsp; Steven Douglas in 1965 and Sharon Janelle in 1967.&nbsp; Returning to Newton, Kansas in 1970, Rosella concentrated on family life, soon balancing this with returning to the classroom.&nbsp; In the Newton system, she taught at Northridge, Suncrest, and Walton.Rosella’s love for teaching and of children led her from the public school classroom to the Christian nurture of children in the church setting.&nbsp; In 1984, she was invited to become the Director of Children’s Ministry for the General Conference Mennonite Church.&nbsp; In this role Rosella led teacher workshops and provided congregational resources for children’s Christian education across the United States and Canada.In 1990 the Anabaptist Curriculum Publishing Council invited Rosella to be the Executive Director of a new children’s curriculum for six Anabaptist denominations.&nbsp; The project, developing and publishing the new curriculum, “Jubilee:&nbsp; God’s Good News,” was a two-year rotation of Biblical studies designed for four levels:&nbsp; early childhood, primary, middlers, and Junior youth.&nbsp; The curriculum was used from 1994 to 2006, a long life for Sunday School curricula.Retiring in 1999, Rosella continued her Christian Education career as a Presenter and Workshop Leader for the national body of the Church of the Brethren, based in Elgin, Illinois.&nbsp; For three more years she traveled to congregations and districts across the United States with sermons, workshops, and seminars on the general theme of the care and Christian nurture of children.In retirement, Rosella stayed very active in local church and community leadership.&nbsp; Church leadership included such roles as church moderator, chair of the 50th&nbsp;anniversary celebrations planning committee for Faith Mennonite Church, president of mission circle, member of church council.&nbsp; At the district level she served as member of the Western District Conference “Vision 2012” steering committee and prayer partner coordinator.&nbsp; For more than 10 years she served as facilitator of a sexual abuse women’s support group.&nbsp; In 2009 she was selected as one of three Newton woman honored as “Woman of the Year.”A significant role during retirement years has also been that of a grandmother.&nbsp; Rosella nurtured a relationship with grandchildren that was reminiscent of her life’s career of nurturing children in both public school and church settings.&nbsp; Her grandchildren in her retirement years were her pride and joy!In 2009 Rosella suffered a devastating stroke that left her with acute aphasia.&nbsp; Robbed of words to communicate her thoughts she painted some 250 pictures to tell her stories.&nbsp; Then with stories cast into an “aphasia-friendly reading” format she was able to articulate a few words to participate in a co-reader technique that enabled her to tell some of her own stories.&nbsp; This gave her much satisfaction, making it possible for a pre-stroke story-teller to be a post-stroke story-teller!Rosella was preceded in death by her parents,&nbsp; H.W. and Anna Enns Wiens, and her siblings Nick, Leonard, Simon, Adolph, Eva (Ruben Wedel), Mary (Bill Goossen), Esther (Walt Juhnke),Anna Grace Wiens, and four siblings who died in infancy. &nbsp;Survivors include her husband, Harold, son Steve (Marilyn), daughter Sharon, grandchildren Madeline Regier, Drake Regier, and Claire Schultz.Memorial service will be 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Faith Mennonite Church in Newton. Private family interment will take place at a later date.

Rosella Ruth Wiens Regier  |1933-2022|  

Eirving Eugene Rains, 80, of McPherson, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at 2:29 p.m., Saturday, May 21st, 2022 at his home. Eirv was born in Wallace, at his grandparents Locks' home, on July 22, 1941, a son to Mary Ruth (Lock) and Eldon Morris Rains. Eirv started grade school at Winona grade school, Winona, and finished grade school at Wallace, and graduated Wallace County Community High School, in Sharon Springs, in 1959. He honorably served in the U.S. Army as a SP4. He was stationed in Germany and with his mechanical abilities he was put in charge of the motor pool. Eirving Eugene Rains was united in marriage to Navene Neva Grund on June 27, 1965 at the Baptist Church in Sharon Springs. The young couple established their first home together in Wallace. This union was blessed with the birth of three children, two sons and one daughter, Keith, Kent, and Kerry. In the fall of 1971 the family moved to Sharon Springs, until 1999 when they moved to McPherson. Eirv grew up around his Uncle George Lock's gas station and mechanic shop where he learned mechanic skills and later became a mechanic for the Ford Garage in Sharon Springs. After returning from the Army, Eirv went to work at the Cowles Motor Service in Sharon Springs for a couple years. He then decided to go to work for Navene's Uncle John Mather's auto parts store and gas station. After a couple years, John sold the business to Eirv and Navene in 1968. They owned and operated the business employing many family members until 1999 when he retired and sold the business to a nephew, Chance Rains. During this time Eirv also served as mayor for 16 years, an EMT for 20 years, as the Wesleyan Church treasurer and worked on building projects, was a member of the Chamber of Commerce serving in many capacities, and served on the Board of Education, all of Sharon Springs. Eirv attended the First United Methodist Church in McPherson. Eirv enjoyed his family especially his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and cats. He was a perfectionist and could fix anything and loved things clean. He enjoyed playing cards, board games, golf, and loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas Jayhawks basketball. He enjoyed rides in the country and telling the history of Wallace County with his family. His grandkids loved when Grandad would get the golf cart out and he would give them all rides and teach them to drive. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of over 56 years Navene Rains, of McPherson; his children, Keith Rains, and wife Teresa, of Little River, Kent Rains and wife Suzanne, of Lenexa, and Kerry Schrock and husband Sam, of Kearney, Nebraska; his siblings, Richard Rains, of Wallace, Becky Vincent and husband Tony, of Sharon Springs, George Rains and wife Debbie, of Wallace, and Gerald Rains and his wife Shirley, of Sharon Springs; his sister-in-law, Maxine Atkinson and her husband Gene, of Garden City, Kansas; his seven grandchildren, Marci Boltz and husband Luke, Bronson Rains, Abigail Rains, Ethan Rains, Piper Schrock, Kade Schrock, Kit Schrock; his five great-grandchildren, Laetyn Boltz, Raif Boltz, Steelie Boltz, Ramsey Boltz, and Bret Boltz; many nephews, nieces, other relatives, and a host of friends. Eirving was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Allen; a sister-in-law, Pat Rains; a nephew Greg Rains and his wife Mel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Eirving Eugene Rains, 80, of McPherson, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at 2:29 p.m., Saturday, May 21st, 2022 at his home. Eirv was born in Wallace, at his grandparents Locks' home, on July 22, 1941, a son to Mary Ruth (Lock) and Eldon Morris Rains. Eirv started grade school at Winona grade school, Winona, and finished grade school at Wallace, and graduated Wallace County Community High School, in Sharon Springs, in 1959. He honorably served in the U.S. Army as a SP4. He was stationed in Germany and with his mechanical abilities he was put in charge of the motor pool. Eirving Eugene Rains was united in marriage to Navene Neva Grund on June 27, 1965 at the Baptist Church in Sharon Springs. The young couple established their first home together in Wallace. This union was blessed with the birth of three children, two sons and one daughter, Keith, Kent, and Kerry. In the fall of 1971 the family moved to Sharon Springs, until 1999 when they moved to McPherson. Eirv grew up around his Uncle George Lock's gas station and mechanic shop where he learned mechanic skills and later became a mechanic for the Ford Garage in Sharon Springs. After returning from the Army, Eirv went to work at the Cowles Motor Service in Sharon Springs for a couple years. He then decided to go to work for Navene's Uncle John Mather's auto parts store and gas station. After a couple years, John sold the business to Eirv and Navene in 1968. They owned and operated the business employing many family members until 1999 when he retired and sold the business to a nephew, Chance Rains. During this time Eirv also served as mayor for 16 years, an EMT for 20 years, as the Wesleyan Church treasurer and worked on building projects, was a member of the Chamber of Commerce serving in many capacities, and served on the Board of Education, all of Sharon Springs. Eirv attended the First United Methodist Church in McPherson. Eirv enjoyed his family especially his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and cats. He was a perfectionist and could fix anything and loved things clean. He enjoyed playing cards, board games, golf, and loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas Jayhawks basketball. He enjoyed rides in the country and telling the history of Wallace County with his family. His grandkids loved when Grandad would get the golf cart out and he would give them all rides and teach them to drive. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of over 56 years Navene Rains, of McPherson; his children, Keith Rains, and wife Teresa, of Little River, Kent Rains and wife Suzanne, of Lenexa, and Kerry Schrock and husband Sam, of Kearney, Nebraska; his siblings, Richard Rains, of Wallace, Becky Vincent and husband Tony, of Sharon Springs, George Rains and wife Debbie, of Wallace, and Gerald Rains and his wife Shirley, of Sharon Springs; his sister-in-law, Maxine Atkinson and her husband Gene, of Garden City, Kansas; his seven grandchildren, Marci Boltz and husband Luke, Bronson Rains, Abigail Rains, Ethan Rains, Piper Schrock, Kade Schrock, Kit Schrock; his five great-grandchildren, Laetyn Boltz, Raif Boltz, Steelie Boltz, Ramsey Boltz, and Bret Boltz; many nephews, nieces, other relatives, and a host of friends. Eirving was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Allen; a sister-in-law, Pat Rains; a nephew Greg Rains and his wife Mel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Eirving Eugene Rains  |1941-2022|  

Amy Lynn Hazlett, 71, of Raymond, passed away May 30, 2022, at her home. She was born September 8, 1950, in Racine, Wisconsin, the daughter of Dean and Joan Cooley Mardis. 

Amy has resided in Raymond for the past thirteen years, formerly of Garden City. She graduated from St. Catherine’s High School, Racine, Wisconsin, with the class of 1967. 

Amy worked at OPI Print and Copy Center, Great Bend, Kansas, as a secretary for Bush, Bush &amp; Shanelec Attorney’s office, Lyons, and for Rice County Appraiser’s Office, Lyons. She also worked part-time for Prairie Flower Crafts in Alden. Amy was a member of the House of Prayer, Chase, Senior Center, Chase and Quilt Guild. Amy enjoyed Quilting. On 

May 30, 1984, Amy was united in marriage with Robert “Bob” Hazlett in Lamar, Colorado. He survives in the home. She is also survived by her two daughters, Lynn Eberhardt and husband Troy of Lamar, CO, and Lori Kells and husband Jeremy of Garden City; son, Nathan Manring and wife Amy of Garden City; brother, Gary Mardis and wife Brenda of AZ; sister, Carol Kusters of Kansas City, MO; aunt, Maggie Mardis of Franklin, IN; and eight grandchildren. Amy is preceded in death by her grandmother, Beulah Mae Mardis of Franklin, IN; parents; and brother, Steve Mardis.

A memorial service will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Raymond Gym, Raymond, with Alan Root officiating with a lunch following.

Amy Lynn Hazlett, 71, of Raymond, passed away May 30, 2022, at her home. She was born September 8, 1950, in Racine, Wisconsin, the daughter of Dean and Joan Cooley Mardis. Amy has resided in Raymond for the past thirteen years, formerly of Garden City. She graduated from St. Catherine’s High School, Racine, Wisconsin, with the class of 1967. Amy worked at OPI Print and Copy Center, Great Bend, Kansas, as a secretary for Bush, Bush &amp; Shanelec Attorney’s office, Lyons, and for Rice County Appraiser’s Office, Lyons. She also worked part-time for Prairie Flower Crafts in Alden. Amy was a member of the House of Prayer, Chase, Senior Center, Chase and Quilt Guild. Amy enjoyed Quilting. On May 30, 1984, Amy was united in marriage with Robert “Bob” Hazlett in Lamar, Colorado. He survives in the home. She is also survived by her two daughters, Lynn Eberhardt and husband Troy of Lamar, CO, and Lori Kells and husband Jeremy of Garden City; son, Nathan Manring and wife Amy of Garden City; brother, Gary Mardis and wife Brenda of AZ; sister, Carol Kusters of Kansas City, MO; aunt, Maggie Mardis of Franklin, IN; and eight grandchildren. Amy is preceded in death by her grandmother, Beulah Mae Mardis of Franklin, IN; parents; and brother, Steve Mardis.A memorial service will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Raymond Gym, Raymond, with Alan Root officiating with a lunch following.

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