Lana Jean Heim, 74 of Newton and formerly of Canton, died March 26, 2022 at Halstead Health &amp; Rehabilitation Center, Halstead.&nbsp; She was a retired parts manager for NuWa.

She was born April 10, 1947 in Minden, Nebraska, the daughter of Lloyd Christian Sr. and Geneva Margaret (Beam) Rasmussen.&nbsp; On June 20, 1965 she was united in marriage to Larry Lee Heim in Canton.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on May 5, 2019.

She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Canton.

Survivors include her daughter, LeeAnn Heim, Canton; a brother, Lloyd Christian Rasmussen Jr. and wife Kathleen, Arvada, Colorado; a sister, Linda Sue Wilson and husband Robert, Montrose, Colorado and a grandson, Cody Daniels, Newton.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her son Loren, a brother Jerry Rasmussen and a grandson, Levi Daniels.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Canton.&nbsp; Interment will be in the church cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Olson's Mortuary, Canton.

Memorials have been established with Good Shepherd Hospice or the church, in care of the mortuary.

Lana Jean Heim, 74 of Newton and formerly of Canton, died March 26, 2022 at Halstead Health &amp; Rehabilitation Center, Halstead.&nbsp; She was a retired parts manager for NuWa.She was born April 10, 1947 in Minden, Nebraska, the daughter of Lloyd Christian Sr. and Geneva Margaret (Beam) Rasmussen.&nbsp; On June 20, 1965 she was united in marriage to Larry Lee Heim in Canton.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on May 5, 2019.She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Canton.Survivors include her daughter, LeeAnn Heim, Canton; a brother, Lloyd Christian Rasmussen Jr. and wife Kathleen, Arvada, Colorado; a sister, Linda Sue Wilson and husband Robert, Montrose, Colorado and a grandson, Cody Daniels, Newton.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her son Loren, a brother Jerry Rasmussen and a grandson, Levi Daniels.A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Canton.&nbsp; Interment will be in the church cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Olson's Mortuary, Canton.Memorials have been established with Good Shepherd Hospice or the church, in care of the mortuary.

Lana Jean Heim |1947-2022|

Julie Ann Krehbiel, 58, of Hesston, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Ascension via Christi St Francis in Wichita. She was born September 1, 1963 in Freeman, South Dakota, the daughter of Ervin and Edna (Stahl) Waltner.&nbsp;

A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 1, 2022 at Hesston Mennonite Church. A private burial will take place at Halstead Cemetery. &nbsp;Family will greet friends to celebrate Julie's life from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Dyck Arboretum.&nbsp;

A full obituary will be posted later by Miller-Ott Funeral Home, Hesston.

Julie Ann Krehbiel, 58, of Hesston, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Ascension via Christi St Francis in Wichita. She was born September 1, 1963 in Freeman, South Dakota, the daughter of Ervin and Edna (Stahl) Waltner.&nbsp;A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 1, 2022 at Hesston Mennonite Church. A private burial will take place at Halstead Cemetery. &nbsp;Family will greet friends to celebrate Julie's life from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Dyck Arboretum.&nbsp;A full obituary will be posted later by Miller-Ott Funeral Home, Hesston.

Julie Ann Krehbiel |1963-2022|

Christina Victoria Vogts, age 81, passed away March 24, 2022 at her home in Moundridge, Kansas. 

 She leaves her husband of fifty-six years, Donald Vogts, six children, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and countless friends.  Private services will be held.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepard Hospice of Newton in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.

Christina Victoria Vogts, age 81, passed away March 24, 2022 at her home in Moundridge, Kansas. She leaves her husband of fifty-six years, Donald Vogts, six children, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and countless friends. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepard Hospice of Newton in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.

Christina Victoria Vogts |2022|

Laura Olsen, 100, of Herington, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2022, at Herington Municipal Hospital. She was born on July 21, 1921, in Ramona, to Reinhart Beisel and Emma Kuether.

Laura spent her whole life in the Ramona and Herington area, she was a graduate of the class of 1939 from Herington High School. Then on October 29, 1941, she married the love of her life Warren Olsen, in Marion. To this union they were blessed with 2 sons. Laura and Warren spent 65 wonderful years together before Warren’s passing in 2006. Laura was most proud of her family. Spending time with her family and cooking meals for her family is what she loved to do. She also enjoyed antiquing with Warren throughout the years. Laura was a faithful attendee of the Methodist Church in Herington up till their closing. She then became a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Laura is survived by her son Bill Olsen of Herington. She was preceded in death by her parent’s, her loving husband of 65 years Warren, son; Kim Olsen, brother; Spike Beisel, Clemens Beisel, and Andy Beisel, sisters; Martha Davis, Edna Christner, Erna Bisby. Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington Chapel is serving the family.

The family will receive guests on Wednesday, March 23, from 1pm -3pm at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, 404 South Broadway, Herington Chapel. Graveside services will take place immediately after the visitation at Sunset Hill Cemetery with Reverend Bill Neuman officiating.

Laura Olsen, 100, of Herington, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2022, at Herington Municipal Hospital. She was born on July 21, 1921, in Ramona, to Reinhart Beisel and Emma Kuether.Laura spent her whole life in the Ramona and Herington area, she was a graduate of the class of 1939 from Herington High School. Then on October 29, 1941, she married the love of her life Warren Olsen, in Marion. To this union they were blessed with 2 sons. Laura and Warren spent 65 wonderful years together before Warren’s passing in 2006. Laura was most proud of her family. Spending time with her family and cooking meals for her family is what she loved to do. She also enjoyed antiquing with Warren throughout the years. Laura was a faithful attendee of the Methodist Church in Herington up till their closing. She then became a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.Laura is survived by her son Bill Olsen of Herington. She was preceded in death by her parent’s, her loving husband of 65 years Warren, son; Kim Olsen, brother; Spike Beisel, Clemens Beisel, and Andy Beisel, sisters; Martha Davis, Edna Christner, Erna Bisby. Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington Chapel is serving the family.The family will receive guests on Wednesday, March 23, from 1pm -3pm at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, 404 South Broadway, Herington Chapel. Graveside services will take place immediately after the visitation at Sunset Hill Cemetery with Reverend Bill Neuman officiating.

Laura Olsen  |1921-2022| 

Helen Fay Sorenson, 80, of Herington, passed away peacefully at Menorah Medical Center, in Overland Park on March 16, 2022. She was born on August 30, 1941 to Paul and Ida Schlesener in Herington, and was baptized into her faith on September 21, 1941.&nbsp;

Helen lived in Herington her entire life. She attended parochial and public schools, and graduated with the class of 1959. She confirmed her faith on April 17, 1955 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, where she remained a lifelong member. 

On May 6, 1962, Helen married the love of her life, Ronald Sorenson, and together they were blessed with four children. So began her journey on earth being a homemaker and mother.&nbsp;

Although Helen was limited by eyesight, her other senses served her well, and invoked her to passionately witness and share her faith with many friends, classmates, EHU, Red Hat, Tabitha Society, and Church members. Helen was an avid music lover, and always had a song in her heart, and on her mind. She preferred the Christian and gospel genres. Above all, her greatest joy in life was when she could spend time with her children and grandchildren.&nbsp;

Helen is survived by her daughters; Ronda Strome (Rob) of Herington; Susan Buckbee (Greg) of Arkansas City; Billi Jo Fielder (Jason) of Kansas City; son; Steve Sorenson of Herington; siblings; Paul Dean Schlesener of Herington; Ida Cheever (Kenny) of Abilene; Lorna Morgan (Jeff) of Hope; grandchildren; Ronson Strome (Brittany), Ronessa Stueve (Sam), Madeline and Gabe Buckbee, and Conner Fielder, great grandchildren; Maxon and Lennon Stueve, and Wesleigh Strome, and a host of nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 41 years, Ronald Sorenson, infant siblings; Norma, Gladys, and Leo Charles, sisters; Alice Todd, Shirley Burwell, brother Lester, and granddaughter Erica Strome.&nbsp;

A Christian Funeral Service for Helen will be held on March 31, 2022, at 2 p.m., at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Herington. A private family inurnment will be held.&nbsp;

Helen Fay Sorenson, 80, of Herington, passed away peacefully at Menorah Medical Center, in Overland Park on March 16, 2022. She was born on August 30, 1941 to Paul and Ida Schlesener in Herington, and was baptized into her faith on September 21, 1941.&nbsp;Helen lived in Herington her entire life. She attended parochial and public schools, and graduated with the class of 1959. She confirmed her faith on April 17, 1955 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, where she remained a lifelong member. On May 6, 1962, Helen married the love of her life, Ronald Sorenson, and together they were blessed with four children. So began her journey on earth being a homemaker and mother.&nbsp;Although Helen was limited by eyesight, her other senses served her well, and invoked her to passionately witness and share her faith with many friends, classmates, EHU, Red Hat, Tabitha Society, and Church members. Helen was an avid music lover, and always had a song in her heart, and on her mind. She preferred the Christian and gospel genres. Above all, her greatest joy in life was when she could spend time with her children and grandchildren.&nbsp;Helen is survived by her daughters; Ronda Strome (Rob) of Herington; Susan Buckbee (Greg) of Arkansas City; Billi Jo Fielder (Jason) of Kansas City; son; Steve Sorenson of Herington; siblings; Paul Dean Schlesener of Herington; Ida Cheever (Kenny) of Abilene; Lorna Morgan (Jeff) of Hope; grandchildren; Ronson Strome (Brittany), Ronessa Stueve (Sam), Madeline and Gabe Buckbee, and Conner Fielder, great grandchildren; Maxon and Lennon Stueve, and Wesleigh Strome, and a host of nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 41 years, Ronald Sorenson, infant siblings; Norma, Gladys, and Leo Charles, sisters; Alice Todd, Shirley Burwell, brother Lester, and granddaughter Erica Strome.&nbsp;A Christian Funeral Service for Helen will be held on March 31, 2022, at 2 p.m., at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Herington. A private family inurnment will be held.&nbsp;

Helen Fay Sorenson  |1941-2022| 

Annie (Jantz) Ratzlaff, 104, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Moundridge Manor, Moundridge.&nbsp; She was born in Verden, Oklahoma, to Ben and Emelia Jantz on July 25, 1917.

On June 8, 1941, she was united in marriage to Milferd Ratzlaff.&nbsp; He preceded her in death July 28, 2003.&nbsp; Annie was a member of Lone Tree Mennonite Church.

She is survived by her two sons, Waldon (Arlene) Ratzlaff of Moundridge, and Myron (Jolene) Ratzlaff of McPherson; two daughters, Wilma Buller of Galva, and Jolene Ratzlaff of Hesston; &nbsp;eight grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Pauline Decker of Sedgwick, and Elizabeth Crawford of Norman, Oklahoma; and one brother, Ervin Jantz of Montezuma.

Annie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter-in-law; a son-in-law; and seven siblings.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Lone Tree Mennonite Church, Galva.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the church cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m., Friday, March 25, at Moundridge Funeral Home, with family greeting friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the church.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Annie (Jantz) Ratzlaff, 104, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Moundridge Manor, Moundridge.&nbsp; She was born in Verden, Oklahoma, to Ben and Emelia Jantz on July 25, 1917.On June 8, 1941, she was united in marriage to Milferd Ratzlaff.&nbsp; He preceded her in death July 28, 2003.&nbsp; Annie was a member of Lone Tree Mennonite Church.She is survived by her two sons, Waldon (Arlene) Ratzlaff of Moundridge, and Myron (Jolene) Ratzlaff of McPherson; two daughters, Wilma Buller of Galva, and Jolene Ratzlaff of Hesston; &nbsp;eight grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Pauline Decker of Sedgwick, and Elizabeth Crawford of Norman, Oklahoma; and one brother, Ervin Jantz of Montezuma.Annie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter-in-law; a son-in-law; and seven siblings.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Lone Tree Mennonite Church, Galva.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the church cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m., Friday, March 25, at Moundridge Funeral Home, with family greeting friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the church.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Annie (Jantz) Ratzlaff  |1917-2022| 

Walter Lee “Walt” Tillotson, 77, of Medicine Lodge, KS died Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Kiowa District Manor, Kiowa. He was born on January 10, 1945 in Medicine Lodge, the son of Merle Tillotson and Hazel (Hogan) Tillotson. On February 14, 1964 he married Pat S. (Thompson) Tillotson in Medicine Lodge. She preceded him in death on November 20, 2015. Walt was a roustabout in the oil fields and a grader operator for Eagle Township. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Medicine Lodge. Surviving are one son, Shawn (Jennifer) Tillotson of Medicine Lodge; one daughter, Tammy (Paul) Hargett of Medicine Lodge; Four grandchildren, Zachary Hargett, Jenelle (Joey) Gentry, Stephen Hargett, and Brandon (Aspen) Tillotson; one great-granddaughter, Arralynn Murphy; two step-great-grandchildren, Josh and Becca Gentry; one brother, Richard Tillotson of Medicine Lodge, and one sister, Merlene Taylor of Medicine Lodge. Walt was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Pat, and his brother, Robert Tillotson. Friends may sign the register book on Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, 67104.

Funeral services will be on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, Medicine Lodge, with Pastors Rodney Worsham, Clint Tyler and Luke MacKinney officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge.

Walter Lee “Walt” Tillotson, 77, of Medicine Lodge, KS died Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Kiowa District Manor, Kiowa. He was born on January 10, 1945 in Medicine Lodge, the son of Merle Tillotson and Hazel (Hogan) Tillotson. On February 14, 1964 he married Pat S. (Thompson) Tillotson in Medicine Lodge. She preceded him in death on November 20, 2015. Walt was a roustabout in the oil fields and a grader operator for Eagle Township. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Medicine Lodge. Surviving are one son, Shawn (Jennifer) Tillotson of Medicine Lodge; one daughter, Tammy (Paul) Hargett of Medicine Lodge; Four grandchildren, Zachary Hargett, Jenelle (Joey) Gentry, Stephen Hargett, and Brandon (Aspen) Tillotson; one great-granddaughter, Arralynn Murphy; two step-great-grandchildren, Josh and Becca Gentry; one brother, Richard Tillotson of Medicine Lodge, and one sister, Merlene Taylor of Medicine Lodge. Walt was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Pat, and his brother, Robert Tillotson. Friends may sign the register book on Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, 67104. Funeral services will be on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, Medicine Lodge, with Pastors Rodney Worsham, Clint Tyler and Luke MacKinney officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge.

Walter Lee “Walt” Tillotson  |1945-2022| 

Norma Jean Langhofer Drinen was born Dec. 5, 1928 on the family farm west of Woodbine, Ks.&nbsp; She lived there and married Carrol Drinen.&nbsp; They managed the family farm after her parents moved to Abilene.&nbsp; The farm was sold in 1966 and they moved to Abilene.

Mom worked for a doctor’s office in Abilene.&nbsp; She later worked as a transcriptionist for a radiology group at Asbury Hospital in Salina.&nbsp; She graduated RN school at Asbury, specializing in rehab nursing. &nbsp;

Carrol and Norma Jean moved to Belle Vista, Arkansas for a time, then moved to Hesston, where they retired.&nbsp; She was a confirmed member of Methodist churches and enjoyed quilting for her family members.

They had four daughters, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. &nbsp;

She is survived by three daughters: Janet Sherraden, Connie Beuttel and Cindy Princ and one son-in-law, Mark Princ.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband Carrol and daughter Patsy Danzinger, and three sons-in-law: Ken Danziger, Bill Beutell and Ken Sherraden.&nbsp; She is survived by all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She passed away at her home in Maize, on March 18, 2022.&nbsp;

Graveside services will be held at the Woodbine, Cemetery at 2 PM on April 9, 2022.

Norma Jean Langhofer Drinen was born Dec. 5, 1928 on the family farm west of Woodbine, Ks.&nbsp; She lived there and married Carrol Drinen.&nbsp; They managed the family farm after her parents moved to Abilene.&nbsp; The farm was sold in 1966 and they moved to Abilene.Mom worked for a doctor’s office in Abilene.&nbsp; She later worked as a transcriptionist for a radiology group at Asbury Hospital in Salina.&nbsp; She graduated RN school at Asbury, specializing in rehab nursing. &nbsp;Carrol and Norma Jean moved to Belle Vista, Arkansas for a time, then moved to Hesston, where they retired.&nbsp; She was a confirmed member of Methodist churches and enjoyed quilting for her family members.They had four daughters, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. &nbsp;She is survived by three daughters: Janet Sherraden, Connie Beuttel and Cindy Princ and one son-in-law, Mark Princ.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband Carrol and daughter Patsy Danzinger, and three sons-in-law: Ken Danziger, Bill Beutell and Ken Sherraden.&nbsp; She is survived by all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.She passed away at her home in Maize, on March 18, 2022.&nbsp;Graveside services will be held at the Woodbine, Cemetery at 2 PM on April 9, 2022.

Norma Jean Langhofer   |1928-2022| 

Helen M.
Regehr, 92, passed away March 23, 2022, at Pleasant View Home, Inman.&nbsp; She was born March 2, 1930, in McPherson, the
daughter of Ray A. and Mildred H. (Rump) Smith.&nbsp;
She graduated from Inman High School and had received her teaching
certificate from McPherson College.&nbsp; She
then taught for several years.&nbsp; Helen was
baptized on April 1, 1942 and became a member of Groveland Christian
Church.&nbsp; She married Arthur H. Regehr in
Groveland on April 27, 1952.&nbsp; He passed
away on April 2, 2002.&nbsp; 

Helen was a
member of the Bethel Mennonite Church, where she served as a Sunday School
teacher for over fifty years.&nbsp; She was
also a 4H leader and a homemaker.&nbsp; 

Survivors
include her children, Kathleen (Tim) McAuley, Chicago, IL, Debbie Kendrick,
McPherson; Wayne (Bev) Regehr, Inman; and Roger (Patti) Regehr, Inman; twin
brother Howard Smith, McPherson; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Brunk, South
Hutchinson; 15 grandchildren; and 27 great grandchildren.

She was
preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Gladys and Gene Meek;
brothers, Glen and John Smith; sister-in-law, Vivian Smith, brother-in-law,
Ivan Brunk; and granddaughter, Bethany Anne Regehr. 

Family will receive friends from 5-7PM Tuesday,
March 29, 2022, at Inman Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, March 31, 2022,
at North Inman Cemetery. Memorial
services will follow at 11:00 am at Bethel Mennonite Church. Services will be live streamed on the Inman
Funeral Home Facebook page and the Bethel Mennonite Church YouTube Channel.

Helen M.
Regehr, 92, passed away March 23, 2022, at Pleasant View Home, Inman.&nbsp; She was born March 2, 1930, in McPherson, the
daughter of Ray A. and Mildred H. (Rump) Smith.&nbsp;
She graduated from Inman High School and had received her teaching
certificate from McPherson College.&nbsp; She
then taught for several years.&nbsp; Helen was
baptized on April 1, 1942 and became a member of Groveland Christian
Church.&nbsp; She married Arthur H. Regehr in
Groveland on April 27, 1952.&nbsp; He passed
away on April 2, 2002.&nbsp; Helen was a
member of the Bethel Mennonite Church, where she served as a Sunday School
teacher for over fifty years.&nbsp; She was
also a 4H leader and a homemaker.&nbsp; Survivors
include her children, Kathleen (Tim) McAuley, Chicago, IL, Debbie Kendrick,
McPherson; Wayne (Bev) Regehr, Inman; and Roger (Patti) Regehr, Inman; twin
brother Howard Smith, McPherson; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Brunk, South
Hutchinson; 15 grandchildren; and 27 great grandchildren.She was
preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Gladys and Gene Meek;
brothers, Glen and John Smith; sister-in-law, Vivian Smith, brother-in-law,
Ivan Brunk; and granddaughter, Bethany Anne Regehr. Family will receive friends from 5-7PM Tuesday,
March 29, 2022, at Inman Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, March 31, 2022,
at North Inman Cemetery. Memorial
services will follow at 11:00 am at Bethel Mennonite Church. Services will be live streamed on the Inman
Funeral Home Facebook page and the Bethel Mennonite Church YouTube Channel.

Helen M. Regehr  |1930-2022| 

Jason S. Rodriguez, 50, passed away Tuesday, March
22, 2022, at his home in Ellsworth. He was born March 13, 1972, in
Ellsworth to Joe and Mary (Martinez) Rodriguez.

&nbsp; Jason is
survived by his father Joe Rodriguez of Ellsworth; sisters, Linda Cuellar
(Abel) and Gina Fernandez (Francisco) both of Hutchinson; brother Marty
Rodriguez of Hutchinson; nieces and nephews, Maricela, Mardie, Paul, Anjelica,
Emilio, Maria, and Zoie; great niece Gianna; and his canine best friend Taco. He
was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Rodriguez; maternal grandparents,
Cresencio and Felisitas Martinez; and paternal grandparents, Joe and Jessie
Rodriguez.

&nbsp; Graveside
memorial service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2022, at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.
The service will start with a rosary recitation followed by the committal
service.

Jason S. Rodriguez, 50, passed away Tuesday, March
22, 2022, at his home in Ellsworth. He was born March 13, 1972, in
Ellsworth to Joe and Mary (Martinez) Rodriguez.&nbsp; Jason is
survived by his father Joe Rodriguez of Ellsworth; sisters, Linda Cuellar
(Abel) and Gina Fernandez (Francisco) both of Hutchinson; brother Marty
Rodriguez of Hutchinson; nieces and nephews, Maricela, Mardie, Paul, Anjelica,
Emilio, Maria, and Zoie; great niece Gianna; and his canine best friend Taco. He
was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Rodriguez; maternal grandparents,
Cresencio and Felisitas Martinez; and paternal grandparents, Joe and Jessie
Rodriguez.&nbsp; Graveside
memorial service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2022, at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.
The service will start with a rosary recitation followed by the committal
service.

Jason S. Rodriguez  |1972-2022| 

Alan Raupe, 68, passed away March 18, 2022, at his home.&nbsp; He was born April 18, 1953, in Stillwater, OK, to Arthur Lyle and Norma Jean (Lazenby) Raupe.

Alan was a 1971 graduate of C.E. Donart High School, Stillwater, OK.&nbsp; He started as a restaurant cook after high school, working his way up to managing restaurants in Oklahoma and Cincinnati, Ohio, by the time he was 20.&nbsp; Alan then moved back to Oklahoma and began working in the energy industry for Koch Hydrocarbon, and later ONEOK, Inc., from 1976 through the present.

Alan and his special fur baby, Brutus, were inseparable.&nbsp; If you saw one, you knew that the other one was not very far away.&nbsp; He enjoyed home remodeling, gardening, landscaping, and spending time in his backyard during the summer months.&nbsp; Alan was an avid supporter of the Oklahoma State Cowboys and loved going to rock concerts.&nbsp; He was fun to be around and was well known for his “Alan-isms”.

Alan married Marsha Kay Zeman on September 21, 1974, and they later divorced.&nbsp; On December 19, 1988, he married Gaylene Marie Bartz, in Medford, OK.&nbsp; They shared over 33 years of marriage.

Alan is survived by:&nbsp; his wife, Gaylene Raupe of Hutchinson, KS; daughter, Randi Prieto and husband Fred of Georgetown, TX; son, Caleb Van Dolah and wife Elizabeth of Houston, TX; son, Aaron Van Dolah of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Alexia Taelyr Tapia, Jace Alan Prieto, and Cade Christian Prieto; faithful sidekick, Brutus; four granddogs; siblings, Nila Raupe, Charles Raupe, and Michael Raupe and wife Brenda and family; uncle, Kenneth Klutsenbaker; and Randi’s mother, Marsha Kay (Zeman) Triplett.

He was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; aunt, Charlene Klutsenbaker; and uncle, John Lazenby.

Celebration of Life gathering will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Sandhills Brewing, 111 W. 2nd, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; Those attending are welcome to come and go.

Alan Raupe, 68, passed away March 18, 2022, at his home.&nbsp; He was born April 18, 1953, in Stillwater, OK, to Arthur Lyle and Norma Jean (Lazenby) Raupe.Alan was a 1971 graduate of C.E. Donart High School, Stillwater, OK.&nbsp; He started as a restaurant cook after high school, working his way up to managing restaurants in Oklahoma and Cincinnati, Ohio, by the time he was 20.&nbsp; Alan then moved back to Oklahoma and began working in the energy industry for Koch Hydrocarbon, and later ONEOK, Inc., from 1976 through the present.Alan and his special fur baby, Brutus, were inseparable.&nbsp; If you saw one, you knew that the other one was not very far away.&nbsp; He enjoyed home remodeling, gardening, landscaping, and spending time in his backyard during the summer months.&nbsp; Alan was an avid supporter of the Oklahoma State Cowboys and loved going to rock concerts.&nbsp; He was fun to be around and was well known for his “Alan-isms”.Alan married Marsha Kay Zeman on September 21, 1974, and they later divorced.&nbsp; On December 19, 1988, he married Gaylene Marie Bartz, in Medford, OK.&nbsp; They shared over 33 years of marriage.Alan is survived by:&nbsp; his wife, Gaylene Raupe of Hutchinson, KS; daughter, Randi Prieto and husband Fred of Georgetown, TX; son, Caleb Van Dolah and wife Elizabeth of Houston, TX; son, Aaron Van Dolah of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Alexia Taelyr Tapia, Jace Alan Prieto, and Cade Christian Prieto; faithful sidekick, Brutus; four granddogs; siblings, Nila Raupe, Charles Raupe, and Michael Raupe and wife Brenda and family; uncle, Kenneth Klutsenbaker; and Randi’s mother, Marsha Kay (Zeman) Triplett.He was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; aunt, Charlene Klutsenbaker; and uncle, John Lazenby.Celebration of Life gathering will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Sandhills Brewing, 111 W. 2nd, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; Those attending are welcome to come and go.

Alan Raupe  |1953-2022|

Paul Matthew Cannon, 45, passed away March 21, 2022, after a long-fought battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born December 8, 1976, in Hutchinson, the son of Roger and Marcy (Shinn) Cannon.&nbsp;

Paul graduated Hutchinson High School in 1995.&nbsp; He was an avid Chiefs and Jayhawk fan, and enjoyed playing golf, grilling, and watching his children compete in various sports. Paul was an extremely hard worker and a team-lead for Siemens, until his health took a turn.&nbsp; He was a six-year lung transplant survivor.&nbsp; Despite all the adversity Paul faced the past six years, his priority was to watch his children, even when he was no longer able to be on the sidelines.&nbsp; Paul would find a way to watch his children from the comforts of his own home. He was a loving son, grandson, brother, nephew, and an amazing father.

Paul is survived by:&nbsp; his parents, Roger and Marcy Cannon; children, Mariah, Rylie, Cruz and Cain Cannon; sister, Angie Rodriguez (Israel); niece and nephew, Olivia and Caleb Rodriguez, all of Hutchinson; and a circle of friends who he considered like family.

Paul was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Celebration of Life service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Elliott Chapel.&nbsp; Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; The family will greet friends following his service Saturday at Elliott Mortuary.

To view Paul’s Celebration of Life service online, the link will be available at the end of his obituary on Elliott Mortuary’s website.

Paul Matthew Cannon, 45, passed away March 21, 2022, after a long-fought battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born December 8, 1976, in Hutchinson, the son of Roger and Marcy (Shinn) Cannon.&nbsp;Paul graduated Hutchinson High School in 1995.&nbsp; He was an avid Chiefs and Jayhawk fan, and enjoyed playing golf, grilling, and watching his children compete in various sports. Paul was an extremely hard worker and a team-lead for Siemens, until his health took a turn.&nbsp; He was a six-year lung transplant survivor.&nbsp; Despite all the adversity Paul faced the past six years, his priority was to watch his children, even when he was no longer able to be on the sidelines.&nbsp; Paul would find a way to watch his children from the comforts of his own home. He was a loving son, grandson, brother, nephew, and an amazing father.Paul is survived by:&nbsp; his parents, Roger and Marcy Cannon; children, Mariah, Rylie, Cruz and Cain Cannon; sister, Angie Rodriguez (Israel); niece and nephew, Olivia and Caleb Rodriguez, all of Hutchinson; and a circle of friends who he considered like family.Paul was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.Celebration of Life service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Elliott Chapel.&nbsp; Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; The family will greet friends following his service Saturday at Elliott Mortuary.To view Paul’s Celebration of Life service online, the link will be available at the end of his obituary on Elliott Mortuary’s website.

Paul Matthew Cannon  |1976-2022| 

Leon Keith Dirks was born to Elmer and Katherine (Dick) Dirks on September 30, 1935 in Hutchinson. Keith passed away on March 13, 2022 at Hospice House in Hutchinson at the age of 86 years old.

They moved to Buhler, when Keith was in 5th&nbsp;grade.&nbsp; About that time his Dad took up custom harvesting.&nbsp; Keith became a member of Buhler Mennonite Church and was baptized on May 25, 1950.&nbsp; Upon graduating from Buhler High School and one year at Hutchinson Jr. College, Keith went into the 1-W service at Colorado General Hospital as an orderly for two years.&nbsp; During this time, he married his high school sweetheart, Della Neufeld on September 30, 1956.&nbsp; They were married 66 years.&nbsp; We were blessed with two sons, Daniel Leon and Toby K.

Custom harvesting was a natural occupation for Keith and he took his family from Buhler to Texas to Montana and back for 37 years.

In 1997 after his retirement, Keith still had wanderlust so they enjoyed summers traveling to Colorado and winters to Texas and Phoenix, Arizona.

Keith loved to visit with family and friends.&nbsp; He spent his spare time in his shop on Dutch Avenue tinkering or shining or fixing something of interest.&nbsp; “A man needs his dog house!!”

He leaves his wife, Della; sons, Dan and wife, Nicole, and Toby; granddaughter, Tiffany and husband, Nick Miller; grandson, Justin and wife, Jessie Dirks; great-grandchildren, Carson and Coen Miller, and Quinn and Greyson Dirks.

Thank you all for the prayers, hugs, words of encouragement, cards, flowers and actions of love.&nbsp; Keith’s family thanks Buhler Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community for all the great care and genuine love given to our parents.&nbsp;

Cremation is planned.&nbsp; Friends may come to the chapel to view pictures and sign a register book from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, March 25, 2022 at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community.&nbsp; A private burial will take place at Buhler Municipal Cemetery. &nbsp;

Leon Keith Dirks was born to Elmer and Katherine (Dick) Dirks on September 30, 1935 in Hutchinson. Keith passed away on March 13, 2022 at Hospice House in Hutchinson at the age of 86 years old.They moved to Buhler, when Keith was in 5th&nbsp;grade.&nbsp; About that time his Dad took up custom harvesting.&nbsp; Keith became a member of Buhler Mennonite Church and was baptized on May 25, 1950.&nbsp; Upon graduating from Buhler High School and one year at Hutchinson Jr. College, Keith went into the 1-W service at Colorado General Hospital as an orderly for two years.&nbsp; During this time, he married his high school sweetheart, Della Neufeld on September 30, 1956.&nbsp; They were married 66 years.&nbsp; We were blessed with two sons, Daniel Leon and Toby K.Custom harvesting was a natural occupation for Keith and he took his family from Buhler to Texas to Montana and back for 37 years.In 1997 after his retirement, Keith still had wanderlust so they enjoyed summers traveling to Colorado and winters to Texas and Phoenix, Arizona.Keith loved to visit with family and friends.&nbsp; He spent his spare time in his shop on Dutch Avenue tinkering or shining or fixing something of interest.&nbsp; “A man needs his dog house!!”He leaves his wife, Della; sons, Dan and wife, Nicole, and Toby; granddaughter, Tiffany and husband, Nick Miller; grandson, Justin and wife, Jessie Dirks; great-grandchildren, Carson and Coen Miller, and Quinn and Greyson Dirks.Thank you all for the prayers, hugs, words of encouragement, cards, flowers and actions of love.&nbsp; Keith’s family thanks Buhler Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community for all the great care and genuine love given to our parents.&nbsp;Cremation is planned.&nbsp; Friends may come to the chapel to view pictures and sign a register book from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, March 25, 2022 at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community.&nbsp; A private burial will take place at Buhler Municipal Cemetery. &nbsp;

Leon Keith Dirks  |1935-2022| 

Brian Dale Taylor, 48, of Kansas City, MO,
passed away unexpectedly from this world on March 11, 2022, at his home.&nbsp;
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service has not yet been scheduled.

Brian was born on March 31, 1973, in
Hutchison, to Don and Connie Taylor.&nbsp; He graduated from Blue
Springs High School with the Class of 1991.

Brian is survived by his daughter, Brianna
Taylor, and grandson, Rasheed Jr., both of Blue Springs, MO; his parents, Don
and Connie Taylor of Napoleon, MO; sister, Stefanie Harding of Clinton, MO;
nephew, Dakoda Joyce of Grandview, MO; niece, Emily Joyce of Kansas City, MO;
and his dear friend, Jennifer Pinkerton of Kansas City, MO.

Brian will truly be missed by all – God
rest his soul.

Brian Dale Taylor, 48, of Kansas City, MO,
passed away unexpectedly from this world on March 11, 2022, at his home.&nbsp;
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service has not yet been scheduled.Brian was born on March 31, 1973, in
Hutchison, to Don and Connie Taylor.&nbsp; He graduated from Blue
Springs High School with the Class of 1991.Brian is survived by his daughter, Brianna
Taylor, and grandson, Rasheed Jr., both of Blue Springs, MO; his parents, Don
and Connie Taylor of Napoleon, MO; sister, Stefanie Harding of Clinton, MO;
nephew, Dakoda Joyce of Grandview, MO; niece, Emily Joyce of Kansas City, MO;
and his dear friend, Jennifer Pinkerton of Kansas City, MO.Brian will truly be missed by all – God
rest his soul.

Brian Dale Taylor  |1973-2022|

Marilyn Rochelle Rose, 56, passed away February 24, 2022 in Haviland. She was born in Fredrick, OK. October 30, 1965 to John and Gene (Farris) Myers. Marilyn married Robin Rose January 29, 1983 at the Glendale United Methodist Church of Glendale. They were married for 39 years. Marilyn graduated from Pratt High School. She worked in the Deli Deparment at Dillons in Pratt and also the Haviland Care Center in Haviland. She was a case Manager for Iriquois in Greensburg. Marilyn enjoyed Crafts, making jackets and wreaths for family and friends. She attended the Methodist Church in Haviland and Pratt. She is survived by her husband Robin, sons, Matt (Jami) Rose of Alva, OK, Michael (Christan) Rose of Towanda; daughter, Melissa McDuff of Jacksonville, FL;. Her parents John (Gene) Myers, of Alva, OK. Brother, Michael (Julie) Myers; mother-in-law Mary Ann Rose, Pratt, KS. and many neices and nephews. Grandchildren, Kanyon and Wyatt Culwell, Joey Clayton, Rylan, Westin and Jensen Rose, Josh Manderick, Jaylyn Scribner, Travis Hazelwood, Emma and Kobi Rose. Marilyn is preceded in death by her father-in-law, Fred Rose, grandparents Alton and Inabelle Farris, aunt Elaine Evans, and cousin Vicki Evans. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial service will be 11:00 am Wednesday April 23, 2022 at the Haviland Methodist Church.

Marilyn Rochelle Rose, 56, passed away February 24, 2022 in Haviland. She was born in Fredrick, OK. October 30, 1965 to John and Gene (Farris) Myers. Marilyn married Robin Rose January 29, 1983 at the Glendale United Methodist Church of Glendale. They were married for 39 years. Marilyn graduated from Pratt High School. She worked in the Deli Deparment at Dillons in Pratt and also the Haviland Care Center in Haviland. She was a case Manager for Iriquois in Greensburg. Marilyn enjoyed Crafts, making jackets and wreaths for family and friends. She attended the Methodist Church in Haviland and Pratt. She is survived by her husband Robin, sons, Matt (Jami) Rose of Alva, OK, Michael (Christan) Rose of Towanda; daughter, Melissa McDuff of Jacksonville, FL;. Her parents John (Gene) Myers, of Alva, OK. Brother, Michael (Julie) Myers; mother-in-law Mary Ann Rose, Pratt, KS. and many neices and nephews. Grandchildren, Kanyon and Wyatt Culwell, Joey Clayton, Rylan, Westin and Jensen Rose, Josh Manderick, Jaylyn Scribner, Travis Hazelwood, Emma and Kobi Rose. Marilyn is preceded in death by her father-in-law, Fred Rose, grandparents Alton and Inabelle Farris, aunt Elaine Evans, and cousin Vicki Evans. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial service will be 11:00 am Wednesday April 23, 2022 at the Haviland Methodist Church.

Marilyn Rochelle Rose  |1965-2022| 

Melissa Lorine Couture, 51, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at Pratt Regional Medical Center. She was born on November 26, 1970 in Floydada, Texas to Franklin and Judy (Wilcox) Cuthbertson. Melissa married Scott Alan Couture on September 15, 2001 in Bow, New Hampshire. They were married for 20 years. Melissa worked as an independent sales representative for 3 years for Tupperware Inc. She was also a certified Medical Aide at South Wind Home. She enjoyed painting, collecting Tupperware and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Scott; sons, Matt Wilcox and Cody Maxey both of Wichita; stepson, Brandon Couture of Goffstown, New Hampshire; father, Franklin (Dale) Cuthbertson of Fairfield, Texas; mother, Judy Stephens of Red Oak, Oklahoma; brother, Daniel Wilcox of Red Oak, Oklahoma; sister, Hattie Cuthbertson-Wilcox of Bozeman, Montana; and grandchildren, Corbyn West, Mason Maxey, Kyla Wylie, John Swope, Cataryna Swope, Joseph Wilcox and Christian Wilcox. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 28, 2022 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Melissa Lorine Couture, 51, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at Pratt Regional Medical Center. She was born on November 26, 1970 in Floydada, Texas to Franklin and Judy (Wilcox) Cuthbertson. Melissa married Scott Alan Couture on September 15, 2001 in Bow, New Hampshire. They were married for 20 years. Melissa worked as an independent sales representative for 3 years for Tupperware Inc. She was also a certified Medical Aide at South Wind Home. She enjoyed painting, collecting Tupperware and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Scott; sons, Matt Wilcox and Cody Maxey both of Wichita; stepson, Brandon Couture of Goffstown, New Hampshire; father, Franklin (Dale) Cuthbertson of Fairfield, Texas; mother, Judy Stephens of Red Oak, Oklahoma; brother, Daniel Wilcox of Red Oak, Oklahoma; sister, Hattie Cuthbertson-Wilcox of Bozeman, Montana; and grandchildren, Corbyn West, Mason Maxey, Kyla Wylie, John Swope, Cataryna Swope, Joseph Wilcox and Christian Wilcox. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 28, 2022 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Melissa Lorine Couture  |1970-2022| 

Gerod Alan Kimball, 38, of Wichita, son of James A. Kimball of Wichita, KS and Deborah Oller of Kingman, KS, born February 6, 1984 in Medicine Lodge, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022 at his residence. 

Gerod attended South Ridge High School in Beaverton, Oregon, graduating in 2002, where he excelled in art, math, and chasing girls. After high school, he worked as an auto mechanic, metal fabricator, oilfield roughneck and tattoo artist. He enjoyed fishing, skateboarding, soccer and many other outdoor activities. Gerod’s gentle spirit gave him a special way with animals. His children, family and friends were his most treasured blessings.

Surviving are his father, his mother, his companion, Bobbi Callison of Safford, AZ; three daughters, Ember and Savy of Tucson, AZ and Emma of Safford, AZ one son, Aroe of Safford, AZ; one brother, Shaun (Amanda) Kimball of Derby; his paternal grandparents, Larry and Jean Kimball of Medicine Lodge; three nephews, Aiden, Bryson &amp; Cody; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be on Friday, March 25, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, 67104. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge, with Pastor Tom Walters officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge.

Gerod Alan Kimball, 38, of Wichita, son of James A. Kimball of Wichita, KS and Deborah Oller of Kingman, KS, born February 6, 1984 in Medicine Lodge, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022 at his residence. Gerod attended South Ridge High School in Beaverton, Oregon, graduating in 2002, where he excelled in art, math, and chasing girls. After high school, he worked as an auto mechanic, metal fabricator, oilfield roughneck and tattoo artist. He enjoyed fishing, skateboarding, soccer and many other outdoor activities. Gerod’s gentle spirit gave him a special way with animals. His children, family and friends were his most treasured blessings.Surviving are his father, his mother, his companion, Bobbi Callison of Safford, AZ; three daughters, Ember and Savy of Tucson, AZ and Emma of Safford, AZ one son, Aroe of Safford, AZ; one brother, Shaun (Amanda) Kimball of Derby; his paternal grandparents, Larry and Jean Kimball of Medicine Lodge; three nephews, Aiden, Bryson &amp; Cody; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.Visitation will be on Friday, March 25, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, 67104. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge, with Pastor Tom Walters officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge.

Gerod Alan Kimball  |1984-2022| 

Raymond “Dale” Gustus, 86, of Geneseo; passed away March 22, 2022, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. He was born January 2, 1936, in Geneseo, the son of Cyryl and Olive Roby Gustus.

 Dale was a lifelong Geneseo resident. He graduated from Geneseo High School with the class of 1954. Dale was a machinist for Gustus Manufacturing and worked in the salt mines in Lyons and Hutchinson, Kansas. He was a volunteer firefighter for Geneseo Fire Department for 56 years. Dale loved hunting and fishing, enjoyed playing golf, feeding the neighborhood cats, watching TV; and was an avid Chiefs, Royals, University of Kansas, and NASCAR fan. 

On September 11, 1965, Dale was united in marriage with Betty Marie Shadle in Miami, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on May 20, 2008. He is also preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Don, Cliff, and Dean Gustus; granddaughter, Krista Shannon; and numerous cousins. Dale is survived by his stepson, Tim Young and wife Jeanette of Garnett; stepdaughter, Debbie Polson and husband Don of Louisburg; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; lifelong friend, Randy Hager of Geneseo; and numerous cousins. 

Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M., Friday, March 25, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with Steve Holmes officiating. Burial will follow at Geneseo Cemetery, Geneseo. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home with family present.&nbsp;

Raymond “Dale” Gustus, 86, of Geneseo; passed away March 22, 2022, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. He was born January 2, 1936, in Geneseo, the son of Cyryl and Olive Roby Gustus. Dale was a lifelong Geneseo resident. He graduated from Geneseo High School with the class of 1954. Dale was a machinist for Gustus Manufacturing and worked in the salt mines in Lyons and Hutchinson, Kansas. He was a volunteer firefighter for Geneseo Fire Department for 56 years. Dale loved hunting and fishing, enjoyed playing golf, feeding the neighborhood cats, watching TV; and was an avid Chiefs, Royals, University of Kansas, and NASCAR fan. On September 11, 1965, Dale was united in marriage with Betty Marie Shadle in Miami, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on May 20, 2008. He is also preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Don, Cliff, and Dean Gustus; granddaughter, Krista Shannon; and numerous cousins. Dale is survived by his stepson, Tim Young and wife Jeanette of Garnett; stepdaughter, Debbie Polson and husband Don of Louisburg; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; lifelong friend, Randy Hager of Geneseo; and numerous cousins. Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M., Friday, March 25, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with Steve Holmes officiating. Burial will follow at Geneseo Cemetery, Geneseo. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home with family present.&nbsp;

Raymond “Dale” Gustus  |1936-2022| 

Chizu I. Smith, 88, of Hutchinson, passed away March 20, 2022, at Hospice House of Hutchinson. She was born March 20, 1934, in Kagoshima, Japan, the daughter of Ayami and Kimiko Matsusawa Iwashige. 

Chizu has resided in Hutchinson since December of 2018, formerly of Sterling, Kansas. She worked at Locke Stove Foundry in Lyons, Sterling Grade School Cafeteria, Cessna in Hutchinson, and was a bus monitor for special needs children for USD 376. Chizu enjoyed playing bingo, knitting, cross-stitching, shopping, camping, and watching TV. 

On January 13, 1953, Chizu was united in marriage with Vernon L. Smith in Fukuoka, Japan. He preceded her in death on December 12, 2018. She is also preceded in death by her son, Kenny Smith; sibling, Sadao Iwashige; and a great-granddaughter, Kassius Savage. 

Chizu is survived by her two daughters, Beverly Exposito and husband Parker of Hutchinson; and Debbie Savage of Ark City; two brothers, Saiji Iwashige and wife Ikuko of Japan and Hiromi Iwashige and wife Miriam of Partridge; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. 

Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, with Pastor Amy Foster officiating. Burial will follow at Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., Monday, March 28, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present.&nbsp;

Chizu I. Smith, 88, of Hutchinson, passed away March 20, 2022, at Hospice House of Hutchinson. She was born March 20, 1934, in Kagoshima, Japan, the daughter of Ayami and Kimiko Matsusawa Iwashige. Chizu has resided in Hutchinson since December of 2018, formerly of Sterling, Kansas. She worked at Locke Stove Foundry in Lyons, Sterling Grade School Cafeteria, Cessna in Hutchinson, and was a bus monitor for special needs children for USD 376. Chizu enjoyed playing bingo, knitting, cross-stitching, shopping, camping, and watching TV. On January 13, 1953, Chizu was united in marriage with Vernon L. Smith in Fukuoka, Japan. He preceded her in death on December 12, 2018. She is also preceded in death by her son, Kenny Smith; sibling, Sadao Iwashige; and a great-granddaughter, Kassius Savage. Chizu is survived by her two daughters, Beverly Exposito and husband Parker of Hutchinson; and Debbie Savage of Ark City; two brothers, Saiji Iwashige and wife Ikuko of Japan and Hiromi Iwashige and wife Miriam of Partridge; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, with Pastor Amy Foster officiating. Burial will follow at Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., Monday, March 28, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present.&nbsp;

Chizu I. Smith  |1934-2022| 

Barbara Jean Arensman Snyder, 90, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away March 20, 2022, at Legend of Hutchinson. She was born July 26, 1931, in Woodbine, the daughter of Dorven Daniel and Lillian Barbara Biegert Hummel. 

Barbara has resided in Hutchinson since 2008, formerly of Palmer Lake, Colorado and rural Chase. She graduated from Chapman High School, Chapman, with the class of 1949, and later received her bachelor’s degree in music at Kansas Wesleyan University in 1953. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and United Methodist Women both in Hutchinson. 

On December 22, 1954, Barbara was united in marriage with Virgil Arensman in Lyona Church, rural Junction City. She was a homemaker, and worked with Virgil, running Arensman Sand &amp; Gravel near Raymond. She also taught school for several years. He preceded her in death on October 3, 2008. 

On June 5, 2011, Barbara was united in marriage with Dale Snyder in Hutchinson. He preceded her in death on December 18, 2017. She is also preceded in death by her parents; son, Daniel Arensman; stepson, Daniel Snyder; and sister, Ila Polson. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Debra Stelter and husband Jim of Oklahoma City, OK; step-son, David Snyder and wife Terrie of Phoenix, AZ; two step-daughters, Melinda Chambers and husband Bryce Corfman of Valley Center; and Susan Crosby of Lawrence; step-daughter-in-law, Karen Snyder of McPherson; two brothers-in-law, Ed Polson of Lyons; and Dwight York of Oakley; nephews, John Polson of Kansas City; and Daren York of Scott City; nieces, Denise York of Edmond, OK; and Dana Shay of Healy; Joann Soderlund of Leavenworth; three grandchildren, Reed Stelter, Erin Stelter, and Tony Stelter; six step-grandchildren, and one-great-grandson, Ethan Stelter. 

Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Salem United Methodist Church, rural Bushton, with Pastor Kim Shank officiating. Burial will follow in the Salem United Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 7:00 P.M., Friday, March 25, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;

Barbara Jean Arensman Snyder, 90, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away March 20, 2022, at Legend of Hutchinson. She was born July 26, 1931, in Woodbine, the daughter of Dorven Daniel and Lillian Barbara Biegert Hummel. Barbara has resided in Hutchinson since 2008, formerly of Palmer Lake, Colorado and rural Chase. She graduated from Chapman High School, Chapman, with the class of 1949, and later received her bachelor’s degree in music at Kansas Wesleyan University in 1953. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and United Methodist Women both in Hutchinson. On December 22, 1954, Barbara was united in marriage with Virgil Arensman in Lyona Church, rural Junction City. She was a homemaker, and worked with Virgil, running Arensman Sand &amp; Gravel near Raymond. She also taught school for several years. He preceded her in death on October 3, 2008. On June 5, 2011, Barbara was united in marriage with Dale Snyder in Hutchinson. He preceded her in death on December 18, 2017. She is also preceded in death by her parents; son, Daniel Arensman; stepson, Daniel Snyder; and sister, Ila Polson. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Debra Stelter and husband Jim of Oklahoma City, OK; step-son, David Snyder and wife Terrie of Phoenix, AZ; two step-daughters, Melinda Chambers and husband Bryce Corfman of Valley Center; and Susan Crosby of Lawrence; step-daughter-in-law, Karen Snyder of McPherson; two brothers-in-law, Ed Polson of Lyons; and Dwight York of Oakley; nephews, John Polson of Kansas City; and Daren York of Scott City; nieces, Denise York of Edmond, OK; and Dana Shay of Healy; Joann Soderlund of Leavenworth; three grandchildren, Reed Stelter, Erin Stelter, and Tony Stelter; six step-grandchildren, and one-great-grandson, Ethan Stelter. Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Salem United Methodist Church, rural Bushton, with Pastor Kim Shank officiating. Burial will follow in the Salem United Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 7:00 P.M., Friday, March 25, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;

Barbara Jean Arensman Snyder  |1931-2022| 

Ruth Elizabeth James, 96, passed away in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 18, 2022.&nbsp; She was born on July 7, 1925 to Bernard and Cora Lee Toombs.

Graveside service will be held at the Highland Cemetery, 803 Iliff Street, Medicine Lodge, on April 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.&nbsp;

Ruth Elizabeth James, 96, passed away in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 18, 2022.&nbsp; She was born on July 7, 1925 to Bernard and Cora Lee Toombs.Graveside service will be held at the Highland Cemetery, 803 Iliff Street, Medicine Lodge, on April 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.&nbsp;

Ruth Elizabeth James  |1925-2022| 

Sherlyn “Sherry” A. Smith, 70 years of age passed away peacefully on March 17th, 2022 at Hospice House of Reno County.

Sherlyn was born May 21st, 1951 in Hutchinson, to Kenneth and Ardith Marcum.

She worked at the Tyson facility in South Hutchinson for 41 years.

Sherlyn is preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Smith, Jr., and both parents. She is survived by her children, Ardith Smith, Robert Smith III, and Kenneth Smith of Hutchinson, and one grandson, Shon Garcia of Wichita. Other survivors are her brothers and sister. Ronald (Anna Lou) Marcum, Craig (Janice) Marcum, Shawn (Mikelle) Marcum, Jason (Katie) Marcum and Lorrie Ray, all of Hutchinson, KS.

Sherlyn enjoyed working in her yard, taking care of her kids and spoiling her grandson. And when she wasn’t doing those things, she loved to escape from reality by taking a trip to the casino or even just hanging out with her best friend and partner in crime, Sylvia “Ethel”.

Per her request, cremation has taken place and a celebration in her honor will take place at a later date.&nbsp;

Sherlyn “Sherry” A. Smith, 70 years of age passed away peacefully on March 17th, 2022 at Hospice House of Reno County.Sherlyn was born May 21st, 1951 in Hutchinson, to Kenneth and Ardith Marcum.She worked at the Tyson facility in South Hutchinson for 41 years.Sherlyn is preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Smith, Jr., and both parents. She is survived by her children, Ardith Smith, Robert Smith III, and Kenneth Smith of Hutchinson, and one grandson, Shon Garcia of Wichita. Other survivors are her brothers and sister. Ronald (Anna Lou) Marcum, Craig (Janice) Marcum, Shawn (Mikelle) Marcum, Jason (Katie) Marcum and Lorrie Ray, all of Hutchinson, KS.Sherlyn enjoyed working in her yard, taking care of her kids and spoiling her grandson. And when she wasn’t doing those things, she loved to escape from reality by taking a trip to the casino or even just hanging out with her best friend and partner in crime, Sylvia “Ethel”.Per her request, cremation has taken place and a celebration in her honor will take place at a later date.&nbsp;

Sherlyn “Sherry” A. Smith  |1951-2022| 

Ray W. Troyer, 92, passed away March 21, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born September 4, 1929, in Hutchinson, to Jacob S. and Sarah Ann (Schrock) Troyer.

Ray was a dairy farmer who loved his animals.&nbsp; He, along with his wife Mary, owned a grocery store in Yoder for several years.&nbsp; Ray was involved in the 1W Service Program for two years as an orderly at the Rose Hill Hospital, Denver, CO.&nbsp; He was one of the early board members at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, and sang in the 500 Mennonite Mens Chorus.&nbsp; Ray was a member of Journey Mennonite Church, Yoder, serving as an Elder and an adult Sunday School teacher.

He was an avid supporter of the Kansas City Royals and enjoyed watching sports on television.&nbsp; If something needed fixed or repaired, Ray was the person to call.&nbsp; He loved to volunteer and he had a huge charitable heart when it came to helping those in need.

On June 2, 1957, Ray married Mary Elizabeth Kaufman, at the Yoder Mennonite Church, Yoder.&nbsp; They shared over 64 years of marriage, prior to her death on February 9, 2022.

He is survived by: his sons. Loren (Stephanie) Troyer of Angola, IN, and Timothy L. (Maria L.) Troyer of Scottsdale, AZ; grandchildren, Madison Troyer, Max Troyer, Matt Harding, and Miles (Becky) Harding; great-grandchildren, Kendall Harding, Colton Harding, and Keira Harding; and sister-in-law, Frieda Troyer of South Hutchinson.

Ray was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; wife; and son, Kenneth Troyer.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2022, at Journey Mennonite Church, Yoder, with Pastors Eric Miller and Judy Miller officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Yoder Cemetery located next to the church.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at Elliott Mortuary, and from 10 a.m. to service time on Friday, March 25, with the family present at the church.

Ray W. Troyer, 92, passed away March 21, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born September 4, 1929, in Hutchinson, to Jacob S. and Sarah Ann (Schrock) Troyer.Ray was a dairy farmer who loved his animals.&nbsp; He, along with his wife Mary, owned a grocery store in Yoder for several years.&nbsp; Ray was involved in the 1W Service Program for two years as an orderly at the Rose Hill Hospital, Denver, CO.&nbsp; He was one of the early board members at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, and sang in the 500 Mennonite Mens Chorus.&nbsp; Ray was a member of Journey Mennonite Church, Yoder, serving as an Elder and an adult Sunday School teacher.He was an avid supporter of the Kansas City Royals and enjoyed watching sports on television.&nbsp; If something needed fixed or repaired, Ray was the person to call.&nbsp; He loved to volunteer and he had a huge charitable heart when it came to helping those in need.On June 2, 1957, Ray married Mary Elizabeth Kaufman, at the Yoder Mennonite Church, Yoder.&nbsp; They shared over 64 years of marriage, prior to her death on February 9, 2022.He is survived by: his sons. Loren (Stephanie) Troyer of Angola, IN, and Timothy L. (Maria L.) Troyer of Scottsdale, AZ; grandchildren, Madison Troyer, Max Troyer, Matt Harding, and Miles (Becky) Harding; great-grandchildren, Kendall Harding, Colton Harding, and Keira Harding; and sister-in-law, Frieda Troyer of South Hutchinson.Ray was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; wife; and son, Kenneth Troyer.Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2022, at Journey Mennonite Church, Yoder, with Pastors Eric Miller and Judy Miller officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Yoder Cemetery located next to the church.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at Elliott Mortuary, and from 10 a.m. to service time on Friday, March 25, with the family present at the church.

Ray W. Troyer  |1929-2022| 

Janet Kay (Stewart) Perry-Schreck, 82, earned her heavenly angel’s wings on March 20, 2022. She was born September 4, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Otis and Marie Nicholson. At 10 months old, she was adopted by John and Katherine Stewart.

Janet had a great life growing up in Hutchinson. Her dad was a projectionist at the Fox theater and she attended nearly all the movies and events there. After her parents’ deaths, Janet reconnected with her birth family; mother, Marie Wheeler; and siblings, Delores, Joan, Marlene, and Gary. Janet and her sisters enjoyed estate sales, rummage sales, and finding bargains.

She worked for 38 years for the Polk Co. and Wolverine Printing and Publishing, working in the camera room and was the manager of the ad room for many years before she retired.

Janet accepted Christ as her Savior at age 12 and was an active member of First Congregational Church and loved her church family. She was a very positive person and her love for Christ was strong. Janet volunteered at Cancer Council of Reno County, helping raise money. She also enjoyed water aerobics at the YMCA with her close friend, Darlene, and her friends there became family. Janet also enjoyed planning her class reunions at Hutchinson High School.

In 1956, she married Kenneth Cooper. They later divorced. In 1965, Janet married John Perry and they shared 43 years of marriage before his death in 2008.

On May 7, 2016, she married Maurice ‘Mo’ Schreck and much happiness developed from that marriage. He survives.

Also surviving are: children, Noni Dennis (Joe) of Rapid City, SD; Kerry Cooper and Brett Cooper, both of Colorado Springs, CO; Gina Perry (Austin Allen) of Mount Hope; grandchildren, Jennifer Cyr-Clegg (Dan), Nicole Berry (Jason), Christina Cooper, Kari Dennis (Tanister Peterson), Michelle Catlett (Hugo Madrid), Dustin Stubby (Natasha), Brett Stubby, Casey Sanchez (Jacob), Spencer Cooper, Karissa Reid (Shaun); 19 great-grandchildren; many extended family members; as well as an abundance of friends. Although her family was scattered all over the United States, Janet made sure she communicated with them often.

Janet was preceded in death by: her parents; grandson, Michael Graves; siblings, Joan White, Marlene Madden, Delores Livingston, and Gary Nicholson.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022, at First Congregational Church, 3410 N. Plum, with Pastor Matt Stafford officiating. Burial will follow in Eastside Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed on the church's website firstcongregationalhutch.org.

Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday thru Friday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;

Janet Kay (Stewart) Perry-Schreck, 82, earned her heavenly angel’s wings on March 20, 2022. She was born September 4, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Otis and Marie Nicholson. At 10 months old, she was adopted by John and Katherine Stewart.Janet had a great life growing up in Hutchinson. Her dad was a projectionist at the Fox theater and she attended nearly all the movies and events there. After her parents’ deaths, Janet reconnected with her birth family; mother, Marie Wheeler; and siblings, Delores, Joan, Marlene, and Gary. Janet and her sisters enjoyed estate sales, rummage sales, and finding bargains.She worked for 38 years for the Polk Co. and Wolverine Printing and Publishing, working in the camera room and was the manager of the ad room for many years before she retired.Janet accepted Christ as her Savior at age 12 and was an active member of First Congregational Church and loved her church family. She was a very positive person and her love for Christ was strong. Janet volunteered at Cancer Council of Reno County, helping raise money. She also enjoyed water aerobics at the YMCA with her close friend, Darlene, and her friends there became family. Janet also enjoyed planning her class reunions at Hutchinson High School.In 1956, she married Kenneth Cooper. They later divorced. In 1965, Janet married John Perry and they shared 43 years of marriage before his death in 2008.On May 7, 2016, she married Maurice ‘Mo’ Schreck and much happiness developed from that marriage. He survives.Also surviving are: children, Noni Dennis (Joe) of Rapid City, SD; Kerry Cooper and Brett Cooper, both of Colorado Springs, CO; Gina Perry (Austin Allen) of Mount Hope; grandchildren, Jennifer Cyr-Clegg (Dan), Nicole Berry (Jason), Christina Cooper, Kari Dennis (Tanister Peterson), Michelle Catlett (Hugo Madrid), Dustin Stubby (Natasha), Brett Stubby, Casey Sanchez (Jacob), Spencer Cooper, Karissa Reid (Shaun); 19 great-grandchildren; many extended family members; as well as an abundance of friends. Although her family was scattered all over the United States, Janet made sure she communicated with them often.Janet was preceded in death by: her parents; grandson, Michael Graves; siblings, Joan White, Marlene Madden, Delores Livingston, and Gary Nicholson.Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022, at First Congregational Church, 3410 N. Plum, with Pastor Matt Stafford officiating. Burial will follow in Eastside Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed on the church's website firstcongregationalhutch.org.Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday thru Friday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;

Janet Kay (Stewart) Perry-Schreck  |1939-2022| 

Darlene Marie Main, 85, of Hutchinson, died March 19, 2022, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born October 29, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to William and Mary Carsten.

Darlene graduated from high school in Chicago. She moved to Hutchinson in 1959 and worked in the jewelry department at Pegues for many years before she retired. Darlene enjoyed flower gardening and was a member of Hutchinson Iris Club. She was a huge Chicago Bears fan.

On May, 22, 1959, Darlene married John A. Main, in Chicago. He died October 23, 2004.

She is survived by: her son-in-law, David McCamant of Hutchinson; grandson, Cooper McCamant of Overland Park; and sister, Bonnie White of Chicago.

Darlene was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; son, Bill; daughter, Kim McCamant; and brother, Bill Carsten.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Elliott Chapel. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Tuesday.

Darlene Marie Main, 85, of Hutchinson, died March 19, 2022, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born October 29, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to William and Mary Carsten.Darlene graduated from high school in Chicago. She moved to Hutchinson in 1959 and worked in the jewelry department at Pegues for many years before she retired. Darlene enjoyed flower gardening and was a member of Hutchinson Iris Club. She was a huge Chicago Bears fan.On May, 22, 1959, Darlene married John A. Main, in Chicago. He died October 23, 2004.She is survived by: her son-in-law, David McCamant of Hutchinson; grandson, Cooper McCamant of Overland Park; and sister, Bonnie White of Chicago.Darlene was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; son, Bill; daughter, Kim McCamant; and brother, Bill Carsten.Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Elliott Chapel. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Tuesday.

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