Kay Foster, 79, died Monday, March 21, 2022 at Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Wichita.&nbsp; Born February 28, 1943 at Wichita she was the daughter of Paul W. and Marceline C. Cotten.&nbsp; 

On August 7, 1970 she married Bob Foster at Wichita.&nbsp; She is survived by her husband: Bob.&nbsp; Children: Teresa Arneson, Mike Foster and Martin Foster.&nbsp; Sister: Cheryl Nash.&nbsp; Brother: Darrell Cotten.&nbsp; Two grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 1 at Riverwalk Church of Christ, Wichita.&nbsp; There will be a visitation 30 minutes before the funeral at the church.&nbsp; Burial will be at 3:00 p.m., Friday at Peace Creek Cemetery, Rural Stafford.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kay Foster, 79, died Monday, March 21, 2022 at Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Wichita.&nbsp; Born February 28, 1943 at Wichita she was the daughter of Paul W. and Marceline C. Cotten.&nbsp; On August 7, 1970 she married Bob Foster at Wichita.&nbsp; She is survived by her husband: Bob.&nbsp; Children: Teresa Arneson, Mike Foster and Martin Foster.&nbsp; Sister: Cheryl Nash.&nbsp; Brother: Darrell Cotten.&nbsp; Two grandchildren.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 1 at Riverwalk Church of Christ, Wichita.&nbsp; There will be a visitation 30 minutes before the funeral at the church.&nbsp; Burial will be at 3:00 p.m., Friday at Peace Creek Cemetery, Rural Stafford.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kay Foster  |1943-2022| 

Max P. Horton, 84, passed away March 25, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 3, 1938, in Marion, to H.D. and Esther Jean (Stubbs) Horton.

Max graduated from Wichita East High School in 1956. He was employed as a machinist at Eaton Hydraulics for over 30 years.

Max chose to accept Jesus as his Lord and Savior in 1948 and tried to live a life acceptable to Him. He attended Walnut and Campbell Church of Christ in Hutchinson.

One of the things Max was most proud of was the writing of his autobiography for his children and grandchildren to remember him by.

In 1961, Max married Susan Lee. This union was blessed with 3 sons: Greg, Jay, and Scott. In June 1983, he married Sue (Jerauld) Howey and inherited a daughter, Shannon.

Max was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen and graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Hazen Cemetery in Plevna Township.

Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.

Max P. Horton, 84, passed away March 25, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 3, 1938, in Marion, to H.D. and Esther Jean (Stubbs) Horton.Max graduated from Wichita East High School in 1956. He was employed as a machinist at Eaton Hydraulics for over 30 years.Max chose to accept Jesus as his Lord and Savior in 1948 and tried to live a life acceptable to Him. He attended Walnut and Campbell Church of Christ in Hutchinson.One of the things Max was most proud of was the writing of his autobiography for his children and grandchildren to remember him by.In 1961, Max married Susan Lee. This union was blessed with 3 sons: Greg, Jay, and Scott. In June 1983, he married Sue (Jerauld) Howey and inherited a daughter, Shannon.Max was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.Cremation was chosen and graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Hazen Cemetery in Plevna Township.Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.

Max Horton  |1938-2022|   

M. Fern Horn, 101, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 11:15 pm, Friday, March 25th, 2022 at The Cedars House 805. Fern was born at her parents home in McPherson, Kansas, on January 13, 1921, a daughter of Henry H. Jr. and Anna (Rudiger) Koehn. Fern attended a country school near Lone Tree Mennonite Church rural McPherson. Melois Fern Koehn was united in marriage to Roy Henry Horn on January 18, 1959 at West Zion Mennonite Church, Moundridge, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together on Roy's parents farm South of McPherson. This union was blessed with the birth of two children, a daughter and a son, Pamela and Alan. Roy died on December 3, 2007. Fern was a member of the First Baptist Church, McPherson, Kansas. She and Roy were members of the O.U.R. Sunday School Class and later the Y.E.S. Sunday School Class. Fern was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in this manner. Fern and Roy worked part-time for the Santa Fe Country School South of McPherson as custodians. Fern worked for Heidebrecht Meats as a meat processor, and retired from Dillions Bakery as a Baker. Fern was known for her cooking and baking skills and the family always looked forward to her Sunday dinners with all the family, especially her pies! If Roy had his way that's all he would eat. She also enjoyed all the traveling and trips they took together. Fern and Roy also volunteered in the community for the McPherson County Food Bank for many years. She is survived by her children, Pamela R. Samuels and husband Allan, of McPherson, Kansas and Alan K. Horn and wife Rebecca, of McPherson, Kansas; her five grandchildren, David Samuels, Stephanie Trevett and life partner Chris, Dustin Horn and wife Alli, Mariah Gawanda and husband Michael, and Emma Horn; her four great-grandchildren, Tanner, Ryan, Paisley, and Colter; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Fern was preceded in death by her parents Henry Jr. and Anna Koehn; her husband Roy Horn; and brother Vernard Koehn. Visitation will be held from 5 PM to 7 PM on Wednesday, March 30th 2022 at Glidden - Ediger Chapel in McPherson, Kansas. A graveside service will be held 10:00 on Thursday, March 31st 2022 at McPherson Cemetery in McPherson, Kansas with Reverend John Pattison officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church in memory of Fern and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid; McPherson, Kansas 67460.

M. Fern Horn, 101, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 11:15 pm, Friday, March 25th, 2022 at The Cedars House 805. Fern was born at her parents home in McPherson, Kansas, on January 13, 1921, a daughter of Henry H. Jr. and Anna (Rudiger) Koehn. Fern attended a country school near Lone Tree Mennonite Church rural McPherson. Melois Fern Koehn was united in marriage to Roy Henry Horn on January 18, 1959 at West Zion Mennonite Church, Moundridge, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together on Roy's parents farm South of McPherson. This union was blessed with the birth of two children, a daughter and a son, Pamela and Alan. Roy died on December 3, 2007. Fern was a member of the First Baptist Church, McPherson, Kansas. She and Roy were members of the O.U.R. Sunday School Class and later the Y.E.S. Sunday School Class. Fern was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in this manner. Fern and Roy worked part-time for the Santa Fe Country School South of McPherson as custodians. Fern worked for Heidebrecht Meats as a meat processor, and retired from Dillions Bakery as a Baker. Fern was known for her cooking and baking skills and the family always looked forward to her Sunday dinners with all the family, especially her pies! If Roy had his way that's all he would eat. She also enjoyed all the traveling and trips they took together. Fern and Roy also volunteered in the community for the McPherson County Food Bank for many years. She is survived by her children, Pamela R. Samuels and husband Allan, of McPherson, Kansas and Alan K. Horn and wife Rebecca, of McPherson, Kansas; her five grandchildren, David Samuels, Stephanie Trevett and life partner Chris, Dustin Horn and wife Alli, Mariah Gawanda and husband Michael, and Emma Horn; her four great-grandchildren, Tanner, Ryan, Paisley, and Colter; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Fern was preceded in death by her parents Henry Jr. and Anna Koehn; her husband Roy Horn; and brother Vernard Koehn. Visitation will be held from 5 PM to 7 PM on Wednesday, March 30th 2022 at Glidden - Ediger Chapel in McPherson, Kansas. A graveside service will be held 10:00 on Thursday, March 31st 2022 at McPherson Cemetery in McPherson, Kansas with Reverend John Pattison officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church in memory of Fern and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid; McPherson, Kansas 67460.

M. Fern Horn |1921-2022|

Wesley D. Herren, 17, died March 23, 2022 at Colwich, Kansas.

He was born June 13, 2004 at Wichita the son of Timothy Herren and Stephanie Lubbers.

Wesley attended school in Kingman and presently was in his Senior year at Andale High School.

Survivors include his mother and step-father Stephanie and Rodney Sowers; his father Timothy; brothers Brent Watkins, Brandon Wilcoxen, John Stowell and Daniel Herren; sister Katie Cook; and grandmother Charlene Downs.

Family visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Andale with a rosary to be recited at 10:30 a.m  Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Memorials may be made to The Lord’s Diner in care of Livingston Funeral Home, 1830 N Main, Kingman, KS  67068.

Wesley D. Herren, 17, died March 23, 2022 at Colwich, Kansas.He was born June 13, 2004 at Wichita the son of Timothy Herren and Stephanie Lubbers.Wesley attended school in Kingman and presently was in his Senior year at Andale High School.He was a member of the Catholic Church.Survivors include his mother and step-father Stephanie and Rodney Sowers; his father Timothy; brothers Brent Watkins, Brandon Wilcoxen, John Stowell and Daniel Herren; sister Katie Cook; and grandmother Charlene Downs.Family visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Andale with a rosary to be recited at 10:30 a.m Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m.Memorials may be made to The Lord’s Diner in care of Livingston Funeral Home, 1830 N Main, Kingman, KS 67068.

Wesley D. Herren |2004-2022|

Robert (Bob) Lewis Shinn, 84, was born on December 31, 1937, in Herington to John Henry Shinn and Oma Marie Attebury.&nbsp; Bob passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 23, 2022, at the Herington Hospital.

Bob went to school in Herington where he obtained his GED. In April of 1957, Bob married Dorothy Baldwin, and to this union was born a son. &nbsp;Bob later joined the United States Army where he faithfully served his country for 21 years. His next venture would be to become a police officer where he served the citizens of Osborne, KS for 10 years and the citizens of Herington for 13 years. At an early age Bob found his faith in his Lord and Savior, being baptized in the Baptist faith. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Herington. Bob had a love of travel sometimes traveling 4-5 hours to visit family for just a couple of hours. He was a member of the Coffee Club, VFW Post 1281 and American Legion. In February of 2013, Bob’s wife Dorothy passed away after 56 years of marriage. Then in August of 2013, Bob married Frances (Fran) Byfield, in Marion, Arkansas. Bob and Fran spent 8 ½ years together, enjoying each other, traveling to different places to visit family, friends and the casinos. &nbsp;Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington Chapel is serving the family.

Bob is survived by his wife Fran Shinn, son; Harold (Laurie) Shinn, sister; Betty Jo (Gene) Plank, grandchildren; Cassidy (Tinna) Palmer, and Sharrelle Shinn, great grandchildren; James Palmer, Selena and Cyrise Brown and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 56 years Dorothy, brothers; Donnie and Henry, and sister Mamie.

The family will receive guests on Monday, March 28, 2022, from 6pm to 8pm at Yazel-Megli, Funeral Home Herington Chapel, at 404 S. Broadway St. Funeral service will be March 29, 2022 at 10am at the First Baptist Church in Herington with Reverend Darrell Geist officiating. &nbsp;Graveside services with military honors will immediately follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Herington. Family will gather for a luncheon at the First Baptist Church following the graveside service. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Herington. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Robert Shinn at yazelmeglifh.com.

Robert (Bob) Lewis Shinn, 84, was born on December 31, 1937, in Herington to John Henry Shinn and Oma Marie Attebury.&nbsp; Bob passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 23, 2022, at the Herington Hospital.Bob went to school in Herington where he obtained his GED. In April of 1957, Bob married Dorothy Baldwin, and to this union was born a son. &nbsp;Bob later joined the United States Army where he faithfully served his country for 21 years. His next venture would be to become a police officer where he served the citizens of Osborne, KS for 10 years and the citizens of Herington for 13 years. At an early age Bob found his faith in his Lord and Savior, being baptized in the Baptist faith. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Herington. Bob had a love of travel sometimes traveling 4-5 hours to visit family for just a couple of hours. He was a member of the Coffee Club, VFW Post 1281 and American Legion. In February of 2013, Bob’s wife Dorothy passed away after 56 years of marriage. Then in August of 2013, Bob married Frances (Fran) Byfield, in Marion, Arkansas. Bob and Fran spent 8 ½ years together, enjoying each other, traveling to different places to visit family, friends and the casinos. &nbsp;Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington Chapel is serving the family.Bob is survived by his wife Fran Shinn, son; Harold (Laurie) Shinn, sister; Betty Jo (Gene) Plank, grandchildren; Cassidy (Tinna) Palmer, and Sharrelle Shinn, great grandchildren; James Palmer, Selena and Cyrise Brown and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 56 years Dorothy, brothers; Donnie and Henry, and sister Mamie.The family will receive guests on Monday, March 28, 2022, from 6pm to 8pm at Yazel-Megli, Funeral Home Herington Chapel, at 404 S. Broadway St. Funeral service will be March 29, 2022 at 10am at the First Baptist Church in Herington with Reverend Darrell Geist officiating. &nbsp;Graveside services with military honors will immediately follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Herington. Family will gather for a luncheon at the First Baptist Church following the graveside service. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Herington. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Robert Shinn at yazelmeglifh.com.

Robert (Bob) Lewis Shinn |1937-2022|

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;

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