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.

Darlene Marie Main  |1936-2022| 

Brian G. Hemphill, 42, died March 17, 2022, at his home in Hutchinson, after a long battle with the pain he has endured for many years, he is now renewed and at peace with our Heavenly Father. Brian was born November 7, 1979, to Bobby Hemphill, Sr., and Donna Truitt, in Lyons.

Brian attended Hutchinson High School. On September 26, 2009, Brian married Brandi Hoefer, in Hutchinson. Brian was very artistic and loved to draw and sketch. He enjoyed fast cars and racing, combat sports, and being outdoors as much as possible. More than anything else, he enjoyed spending time with his children and family.

Brian is survived by: wife, Brandi; daughter, Natalie Hemphill; sons, , Dylan and Dayton Hemphill, of the home, Bryson Hemphill, Hutchinson; parents, Donna (David) Truitt, and Bobby Hemphill, Sr.; brothers, Rodney (Megan) Henry, Bobby Hemphill, Jr. all of Hutchinson; sister, Christi (Don) Raybern, Radium; grandparents, Kenny King, Jr., and Shirley Colvin; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Brian was preceded in death by: grandparents, Bob and Doris Hemphill, Jody “Donna” King, Jack Colvin and Doug Payne.

A Celebration of Life service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 25, 2022, at the funeral home.

Brian G. Hemphill, 42, died March 17, 2022, at his home in Hutchinson, after a long battle with the pain he has endured for many years, he is now renewed and at peace with our Heavenly Father. Brian was born November 7, 1979, to Bobby Hemphill, Sr., and Donna Truitt, in Lyons.Brian attended Hutchinson High School. On September 26, 2009, Brian married Brandi Hoefer, in Hutchinson. Brian was very artistic and loved to draw and sketch. He enjoyed fast cars and racing, combat sports, and being outdoors as much as possible. More than anything else, he enjoyed spending time with his children and family.Brian is survived by: wife, Brandi; daughter, Natalie Hemphill; sons, , Dylan and Dayton Hemphill, of the home, Bryson Hemphill, Hutchinson; parents, Donna (David) Truitt, and Bobby Hemphill, Sr.; brothers, Rodney (Megan) Henry, Bobby Hemphill, Jr. all of Hutchinson; sister, Christi (Don) Raybern, Radium; grandparents, Kenny King, Jr., and Shirley Colvin; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.Brian was preceded in death by: grandparents, Bob and Doris Hemphill, Jody “Donna” King, Jack Colvin and Doug Payne.A Celebration of Life service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 25, 2022, at the funeral home.

Brian G. Hemphill  |1979-2022| 

Verna M. Harder, 86, of Newton passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, March 20,2022.

Verna was born Verna Mae Chapple to George Harold Chapple and Anna Mary (Sommerfeld) Chapple on September 18, 1935.&nbsp; Her parents preceded her in death.&nbsp; Verna was preceded in death by Carroll L. Harder, her husband of 55 years.&nbsp; Verna is survived by sons Randy (Lori) and David (Vicki); grandsons Todd (Jaime), Andrew (Lorisa) and Alex; and great grandchildren Austin, Lillian, Sophie, Allison, Addyson, Gemma, and Reese.

Verna grew up attending Gem School just down the road from where she grew up.&nbsp; She was involved in the Macon 4-H club and later was part of the first group of Gem Go Getters 4-H club.&nbsp; She attended high school at Hesston Mennonite Academy.&nbsp; She then attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia.&nbsp; After teachers’ college, she taught at Countryside School between Whitewater, Elbing and Potwin.&nbsp; This is where she met her husband, Carroll.&nbsp; They were married on May 4, 1957.

Carroll and Verna were long time active members of Swiss Church in Whitewater which is now Whitewater Community Church. &nbsp;Verna taught Sunday School and VBS while in high school and later was superintendent of the primary department when she was in college.&nbsp; While at Swiss Mennonite Church, both Carroll and Verna taught various age groups at many different times.&nbsp; Ponca Bible Camp was a big part of their lives up until their sons were old enough to attend.&nbsp; Carroll worked as a counselor and Verna in the kitchen.

Carroll and Verna started Harder Service in the early 1960’s.&nbsp; The company later became known as Harder Construction.&nbsp; Verna was the company’s bookkeeper, go-fer, and she put a lot of miles on the trucks she drove.

A family and friends’ visitation will be held on Thursday March 24, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater.&nbsp; Private burial will be held in Green Valley Cemetery, Furley followed by a Celebration of Life service Friday March 25, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the Newton Bible Church, Newton.&nbsp; The Celebration of Life will be live streamed on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/" target="_blank">www.youtube.com</a>&nbsp;MCTV20LIVE at the time of the service.

Verna M. Harder, 86, of Newton passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, March 20,2022.Verna was born Verna Mae Chapple to George Harold Chapple and Anna Mary (Sommerfeld) Chapple on September 18, 1935.&nbsp; Her parents preceded her in death.&nbsp; Verna was preceded in death by Carroll L. Harder, her husband of 55 years.&nbsp; Verna is survived by sons Randy (Lori) and David (Vicki); grandsons Todd (Jaime), Andrew (Lorisa) and Alex; and great grandchildren Austin, Lillian, Sophie, Allison, Addyson, Gemma, and Reese.Verna grew up attending Gem School just down the road from where she grew up.&nbsp; She was involved in the Macon 4-H club and later was part of the first group of Gem Go Getters 4-H club.&nbsp; She attended high school at Hesston Mennonite Academy.&nbsp; She then attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia.&nbsp; After teachers’ college, she taught at Countryside School between Whitewater, Elbing and Potwin.&nbsp; This is where she met her husband, Carroll.&nbsp; They were married on May 4, 1957.Carroll and Verna were long time active members of Swiss Church in Whitewater which is now Whitewater Community Church. &nbsp;Verna taught Sunday School and VBS while in high school and later was superintendent of the primary department when she was in college.&nbsp; While at Swiss Mennonite Church, both Carroll and Verna taught various age groups at many different times.&nbsp; Ponca Bible Camp was a big part of their lives up until their sons were old enough to attend.&nbsp; Carroll worked as a counselor and Verna in the kitchen.Carroll and Verna started Harder Service in the early 1960’s.&nbsp; The company later became known as Harder Construction.&nbsp; Verna was the company’s bookkeeper, go-fer, and she put a lot of miles on the trucks she drove.A family and friends’ visitation will be held on Thursday March 24, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater.&nbsp; Private burial will be held in Green Valley Cemetery, Furley followed by a Celebration of Life service Friday March 25, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the Newton Bible Church, Newton.&nbsp; The Celebration of Life will be live streamed on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/" target="_blank">www.youtube.com</a>&nbsp;MCTV20LIVE at the time of the service.

Verna M. Harder  |1935-2022| 

Arley L. Porter 88, died Saturday March 19, 2022 at Kansas Christian Home in Newton. He was born August 4, 1933 in Boise, Idaho to Archie and Ruth (Wimmer) Porter. On June 1, 1957 he married Mary Robinson and she preceded him in death on July 15, 2008

Arley served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged.

He was the owner and operator of the former American Investment Insurance Company in Newton and Peabody.

Arley was a member of the Newton American Legion and VFW Posts’.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending time playing golf, fishing and bowling. He enjoyed dancing and would go to various senior center dances in the area.&nbsp; His family was important to him and looked forward to spending time with them, especially time camping at Marion reservoir.

He is survived by his son Brett Porter, daughter Jana Iniguez, sister Marietta Walla and grandson Justin Phillips.

Arley is preceded in death by his parents, wife and sister Verna Leckington and brother Elvin Porter.

Graveside committal service with Navy honors will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday March 24, 2022 at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Petersen Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arley L. Porter 88, died Saturday March 19, 2022 at Kansas Christian Home in Newton. He was born August 4, 1933 in Boise, Idaho to Archie and Ruth (Wimmer) Porter. On June 1, 1957 he married Mary Robinson and she preceded him in death on July 15, 2008Arley served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged.He was the owner and operator of the former American Investment Insurance Company in Newton and Peabody.Arley was a member of the Newton American Legion and VFW Posts’.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending time playing golf, fishing and bowling. He enjoyed dancing and would go to various senior center dances in the area.&nbsp; His family was important to him and looked forward to spending time with them, especially time camping at Marion reservoir.He is survived by his son Brett Porter, daughter Jana Iniguez, sister Marietta Walla and grandson Justin Phillips.Arley is preceded in death by his parents, wife and sister Verna Leckington and brother Elvin Porter.Graveside committal service with Navy honors will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday March 24, 2022 at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Petersen Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arley L. Porter  |1933-2022| 

Norman F. Salmans, 88, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022, at home, surrounded by family in Newton.

He was born Norman Farrell Salmans on November 22, 1933 near Hanston, to Vance &amp; Sue (Hertel) Salmans.&nbsp; He graduated in 1951 from Hanston High School, Hanston.

On June 29, 1951, he married the love of his life, Joy E. Worley, in Jetmore. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He retired from St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, as a carpenter.&nbsp; He had worked hard his whole life for his family at various jobs including being a truck driver, heavy equipment operator, mobile home transporter, and construction worker.&nbsp; He enjoyed making people laugh with jokes and riddles. &nbsp;His favorite thing was to spend time with his family and friends.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was a member of the Circle 8 Square Dance Club, the St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus, and the Moundridge Senior Center Billiards Team.&nbsp; He was active in St. Mary’s Church, serving for years as an usher and assisting with repairs and building projects.

Norman is survived by three children: Joseph “Joe” Salmans, Newton; Jack (Wanda) Salmans, Moundridge; and Sharon (Kelby) Harrison, Newton; grandchildren: Brenda (Mark) Swanson, Clearfield, Utah; Barbie (Calvin) Williams, Denison, Iowa; Brandon Salmans, Spencer, Iowa; Hannah Salmans, San Diego, California; Rebekah Salmans, Merriam; Shay (Mike) Waters, Derby; Lacey Salmans, Moundridge; Keaton Harrison, Newton; Amelia (Fernando) Fierros, Wichita, and Quinton Harrison, Newton; great-grandchildren: Devin, Willie, Macie, Colton, Alanna, Wyatt, Danicka, Daytona, Lily, Hunter, Mercutio, Temperance, D’Angelo, Alayna and Mateo; and great-great-grandchildren: Chloe, Kinsley, Jameson, Michael and Sarah; and his brothers, Nyle (Ginger) Salmans, McLouth; and Nevin (Jolene) Salmans, Pueblo, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joy; his parents; daughter, Nancy; two sons, Norman “Leon” and Chris; daughter-in-law, Julie (Copeland) Salmans; his brothers, Neil and Nick Salmans; his brother-in-law, Maurice Worley and wife, Mary; his brother-in-law, Claude “Bud” Worley and wife, Lena; and grandchildren, Jason, Tiffany, Faith, and Isaiah.

The Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, March 24, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newton. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Petersen Funeral Home. The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be performed at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home by the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; The graveside committal will follow the funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Norman F. Salmans, 88, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022, at home, surrounded by family in Newton.He was born Norman Farrell Salmans on November 22, 1933 near Hanston, to Vance &amp; Sue (Hertel) Salmans.&nbsp; He graduated in 1951 from Hanston High School, Hanston.On June 29, 1951, he married the love of his life, Joy E. Worley, in Jetmore. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He retired from St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, as a carpenter.&nbsp; He had worked hard his whole life for his family at various jobs including being a truck driver, heavy equipment operator, mobile home transporter, and construction worker.&nbsp; He enjoyed making people laugh with jokes and riddles. &nbsp;His favorite thing was to spend time with his family and friends.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was a member of the Circle 8 Square Dance Club, the St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus, and the Moundridge Senior Center Billiards Team.&nbsp; He was active in St. Mary’s Church, serving for years as an usher and assisting with repairs and building projects.Norman is survived by three children: Joseph “Joe” Salmans, Newton; Jack (Wanda) Salmans, Moundridge; and Sharon (Kelby) Harrison, Newton; grandchildren: Brenda (Mark) Swanson, Clearfield, Utah; Barbie (Calvin) Williams, Denison, Iowa; Brandon Salmans, Spencer, Iowa; Hannah Salmans, San Diego, California; Rebekah Salmans, Merriam; Shay (Mike) Waters, Derby; Lacey Salmans, Moundridge; Keaton Harrison, Newton; Amelia (Fernando) Fierros, Wichita, and Quinton Harrison, Newton; great-grandchildren: Devin, Willie, Macie, Colton, Alanna, Wyatt, Danicka, Daytona, Lily, Hunter, Mercutio, Temperance, D’Angelo, Alayna and Mateo; and great-great-grandchildren: Chloe, Kinsley, Jameson, Michael and Sarah; and his brothers, Nyle (Ginger) Salmans, McLouth; and Nevin (Jolene) Salmans, Pueblo, Colorado.He was preceded in death by his wife, Joy; his parents; daughter, Nancy; two sons, Norman “Leon” and Chris; daughter-in-law, Julie (Copeland) Salmans; his brothers, Neil and Nick Salmans; his brother-in-law, Maurice Worley and wife, Mary; his brother-in-law, Claude “Bud” Worley and wife, Lena; and grandchildren, Jason, Tiffany, Faith, and Isaiah.The Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, March 24, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newton. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Petersen Funeral Home. The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be performed at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home by the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; The graveside committal will follow the funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Norman F. Salmans  |1933-2022| 

Admired and adored by all who were fortunate enough to share in her life, Dana Lynn Hamilton, 72, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed suddenly on March 16, 2022. 

     Dana was born June 30, 1949 in McPherson, to Linn and Ione Lundstrom. A small-town cheerleader with an infectious smile, she went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University before making her home in Kansas City. 

     Dana had a successful 30-year career with the Forrest T. Jones Company, becoming one of the first female officers in the company’s history and earning the respect and friendship of her colleagues. Recently described as “tough as nails with a heart of gold,” she was a rare combination of fierce strength and loving nurturer. Nowhere was this more true than in her role as a single mother to her two daughters, Shannon and Tara, who were the blessed recipients of her wisdom, guidance, unwavering support, and unconditional love. 

     Dana enjoyed cheering on her beloved Kansas City Chiefs, sharing wine with her “sewing circle” sisters, and hosting fabulous family holidays. But all who knew Dana were aware that the true lights of her life were her six grandchildren, Ryan, Jackson, Braeden, Katherine, Benjamin and Brooklyn, who will always know that their Nana thought they hung the moon. 

     Her loved ones will continue to honor her extraordinary legacy by elaborately celebrating life’s special occasions, prioritizing family above all else, and someday, soon, allowing laughter to return, as her wit and sense of humor were second to none. 

     Dana will be forever missed and is survived by her daughters, Shannon (Matthew) Briesacher of Jefferson City, MO; and Tara (Christopher) Garcia of Kansas City, MO; Grandchildren, Jackson, Katherine, Benjamin and Brooklyn Briesacher of Jefferson City, MO; and Ryan and Braeden Garcia of Kansas City, MO; Brother, Gregory (Susan) Lundstrom of Lindsborg; Nephew, Eric (Erin) Lundstrom of Lindsborg; Best friend and sister, Cynthia Cipolla of Kansas City, MO; and all of the family, friends and colleagues, whose lives she touched. She was preceded in death by her parents, Linn and Ione Lundstrom.

     A Memorial Service celebrating Dana will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 11:00 am at The Park Place, 160 English Landing Drive, Parkville, MO 64152. At Dana’s request, a Committal Service will follow on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Elmwood Cemetery in Lindsborg, KS.

Admired and adored by all who were fortunate enough to share in her life, Dana Lynn Hamilton, 72, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed suddenly on March 16, 2022. Dana was born June 30, 1949 in McPherson, to Linn and Ione Lundstrom. A small-town cheerleader with an infectious smile, she went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University before making her home in Kansas City. Dana had a successful 30-year career with the Forrest T. Jones Company, becoming one of the first female officers in the company’s history and earning the respect and friendship of her colleagues. Recently described as “tough as nails with a heart of gold,” she was a rare combination of fierce strength and loving nurturer. Nowhere was this more true than in her role as a single mother to her two daughters, Shannon and Tara, who were the blessed recipients of her wisdom, guidance, unwavering support, and unconditional love. Dana enjoyed cheering on her beloved Kansas City Chiefs, sharing wine with her “sewing circle” sisters, and hosting fabulous family holidays. But all who knew Dana were aware that the true lights of her life were her six grandchildren, Ryan, Jackson, Braeden, Katherine, Benjamin and Brooklyn, who will always know that their Nana thought they hung the moon. Her loved ones will continue to honor her extraordinary legacy by elaborately celebrating life’s special occasions, prioritizing family above all else, and someday, soon, allowing laughter to return, as her wit and sense of humor were second to none. Dana will be forever missed and is survived by her daughters, Shannon (Matthew) Briesacher of Jefferson City, MO; and Tara (Christopher) Garcia of Kansas City, MO; Grandchildren, Jackson, Katherine, Benjamin and Brooklyn Briesacher of Jefferson City, MO; and Ryan and Braeden Garcia of Kansas City, MO; Brother, Gregory (Susan) Lundstrom of Lindsborg; Nephew, Eric (Erin) Lundstrom of Lindsborg; Best friend and sister, Cynthia Cipolla of Kansas City, MO; and all of the family, friends and colleagues, whose lives she touched. She was preceded in death by her parents, Linn and Ione Lundstrom. A Memorial Service celebrating Dana will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 11:00 am at The Park Place, 160 English Landing Drive, Parkville, MO 64152. At Dana’s request, a Committal Service will follow on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Elmwood Cemetery in Lindsborg, KS.

Dana Lynn Hamilton  |1949-2022| 

Alejandro Paul Mancillas, 16, of Hutchinson, died March 16, 2022. He was born February 20, 2006, in Hutchinson, to David Mancillas and Nichole Schroth-Hearon.

Alejandro was a student at Hutchinson High School. He was an athlete and enjoyed kickboxing, wrestling, basketball, football, and weightlifting. Alejandro also loved to spend time with his brothers and sister. &nbsp;He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South Hutchinson.

Alejandro is survived by: father and stepmother, David and Amanda Mancillas, Hutchinson; mother and stepfather, Nichole Schroth-Hearon and Gerrod Hearon; sister, Caylin Mancillas; brothers, Javyn Hearon, Armando Mancillas, Manuel “Manny” Mancillas; grandparents, Paulino “Granpey” and Armida Mancillas, Hutchinson, Gary and Lori Algrim, Nickerson, Cindy Schroth, Hutchinson, Leslie Hale, Hutchinson; aunts and uncles, Adriana Armbruster (Chris), Dr. Annabel Mancillas (Dr. David Gajewski), Tyler Algrim (Kim), Chase Algrim (Jessica), Ashley Clifford (Jason),&nbsp; Derek Barnes (Crystal Pike), Cassie Castaneda (Kale), Maranda Barnes (Jamal Boyd), Tyishia Woods (Tomy), Tierra Hearon, Tionna Hearon, Darrian Holland, Destiny Ponds; and many cousins. Alejandro was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bill Sheldon.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary. &nbsp;Parish rosary will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday March 26, 2022, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South Hutchinson. A private family burial will follow the Mass service at Fairlawn Burial Park. &nbsp;Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, at Elliott Mortuary.

Alejandro Paul Mancillas, 16, of Hutchinson, died March 16, 2022. He was born February 20, 2006, in Hutchinson, to David Mancillas and Nichole Schroth-Hearon.Alejandro was a student at Hutchinson High School. He was an athlete and enjoyed kickboxing, wrestling, basketball, football, and weightlifting. Alejandro also loved to spend time with his brothers and sister. &nbsp;He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South Hutchinson.Alejandro is survived by: father and stepmother, David and Amanda Mancillas, Hutchinson; mother and stepfather, Nichole Schroth-Hearon and Gerrod Hearon; sister, Caylin Mancillas; brothers, Javyn Hearon, Armando Mancillas, Manuel “Manny” Mancillas; grandparents, Paulino “Granpey” and Armida Mancillas, Hutchinson, Gary and Lori Algrim, Nickerson, Cindy Schroth, Hutchinson, Leslie Hale, Hutchinson; aunts and uncles, Adriana Armbruster (Chris), Dr. Annabel Mancillas (Dr. David Gajewski), Tyler Algrim (Kim), Chase Algrim (Jessica), Ashley Clifford (Jason),&nbsp; Derek Barnes (Crystal Pike), Cassie Castaneda (Kale), Maranda Barnes (Jamal Boyd), Tyishia Woods (Tomy), Tierra Hearon, Tionna Hearon, Darrian Holland, Destiny Ponds; and many cousins. Alejandro was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bill Sheldon.Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary. &nbsp;Parish rosary will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday March 26, 2022, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South Hutchinson. A private family burial will follow the Mass service at Fairlawn Burial Park. &nbsp;Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, at Elliott Mortuary.

Alejandro Paul Mancillas  |2006-2022| 

Doris Elaine Sutton, 91, died March 17, 2022, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was born July 13, 1930, in Dodge City, to Clarence Sherman and Goldie May (Hanna) Bishop.&nbsp;

Doris graduated from Dodge City High School in 1948, and Emporia State Teacher’s College in 1952, where she studied English, speech and music.&nbsp; Her hobbies included reading, traveling, volunteering, and attending or taking part in anything related to music. Doris was a member of PEO Chapter CM (since 1965), and Park Place Christian Church, Hutchinson.

On June 8, 1952, she married Jack Edward Sutton, in Dodge City.&nbsp; He died February 23, 2016, after they shared 63 years of marriage.

Doris is survived by: son, Michael D. Sutton (Deb) of Fort Collins, CO; daughter, Pamela Hartzler (David) of Harrisonville, MO; grandchildren, Jennifer Sutton Burns (Craig), Todd Sutton (Kelli), Whitney Hartzler (fiancé, Beau Sellers), and Stephanie Sharp (Lamont); and great-grandchildren, Dylan Burns, West Sutton, Orion Sutton, Will Sellers, and Luca Sharp.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Jack.

Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2022, at Elliott Chapel.&nbsp; Friends may sign her book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time Monday.

Doris Elaine Sutton, 91, died March 17, 2022, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was born July 13, 1930, in Dodge City, to Clarence Sherman and Goldie May (Hanna) Bishop.&nbsp;Doris graduated from Dodge City High School in 1948, and Emporia State Teacher’s College in 1952, where she studied English, speech and music.&nbsp; Her hobbies included reading, traveling, volunteering, and attending or taking part in anything related to music. Doris was a member of PEO Chapter CM (since 1965), and Park Place Christian Church, Hutchinson.On June 8, 1952, she married Jack Edward Sutton, in Dodge City.&nbsp; He died February 23, 2016, after they shared 63 years of marriage.Doris is survived by: son, Michael D. Sutton (Deb) of Fort Collins, CO; daughter, Pamela Hartzler (David) of Harrisonville, MO; grandchildren, Jennifer Sutton Burns (Craig), Todd Sutton (Kelli), Whitney Hartzler (fiancé, Beau Sellers), and Stephanie Sharp (Lamont); and great-grandchildren, Dylan Burns, West Sutton, Orion Sutton, Will Sellers, and Luca Sharp.She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Jack.Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2022, at Elliott Chapel.&nbsp; Friends may sign her book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time Monday.

Doris Elaine Sutton  |1930-2022| 

DeVerne Buchholz, 72, passed away March 19, 2022 at his residence. He was born August 17, 1949 in Hays, to LaVerne and Jane (Surprise) Buchholz. 

He married Sue Cosgrave June 7, 2008 at Aulne. Survivors include: wife, Sue Buchholz of rural Hillsboro; daughters, Krystal Aucutt of Missoula, Montana; Elisha Buchholz of Missoula, Montana; Bryna (Brad) Siemens of Wichita; sister, Jan (Leonard) Frantz of rural Hillsboro; 8 grandchildren. Predeceased by: his parents; brother, Kirk Buchholz in 1969. 

Celebration of Life service 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022 at First Mennonite Church in Hillsboro officiated by Pastor Tom Harder.&nbsp;

DeVerne Buchholz, 72, passed away March 19, 2022 at his residence. He was born August 17, 1949 in Hays, to LaVerne and Jane (Surprise) Buchholz. He married Sue Cosgrave June 7, 2008 at Aulne. Survivors include: wife, Sue Buchholz of rural Hillsboro; daughters, Krystal Aucutt of Missoula, Montana; Elisha Buchholz of Missoula, Montana; Bryna (Brad) Siemens of Wichita; sister, Jan (Leonard) Frantz of rural Hillsboro; 8 grandchildren. Predeceased by: his parents; brother, Kirk Buchholz in 1969. Celebration of Life service 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022 at First Mennonite Church in Hillsboro officiated by Pastor Tom Harder.&nbsp;

DeVerne Buchholz  |1949-2022| 

Richard L. "Rik" Clark, 74 of Canton died March 16, 2022 at Kansas Christian Home, Newton.&nbsp; He had been a resident of Canton for over 20 years and spent most of his working career in law enforcement.&nbsp;

He was born July 11, 1947 in Denver, Colorado,&nbsp; the son of Ray E. and Gwendolyn Faye (Minner) Clark.&nbsp; Rik served his country in the U.S. Navy, receiving his honorable discharge in 1970.

On October 16, 1987 he was united in marriage to Karen Wheeler in Arapahoe County, Colorado and she survives.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Other survivors include their daughter, Katherine Clark of Maine; two sons, Nathan (Marina) Clark of Germany and Samuel (Caitlyn) Clark of Maine; a brother, Ralph Clark, Wichita; three sisters, Randi (Keith) Miwa, Denver, CO. Roxann Clark and Rae Lisa Petitjean, both of Yukon, OK. and four grandchildren.&nbsp;

Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; A family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Richard L. "Rik" Clark, 74 of Canton died March 16, 2022 at Kansas Christian Home, Newton.&nbsp; He had been a resident of Canton for over 20 years and spent most of his working career in law enforcement.&nbsp;He was born July 11, 1947 in Denver, Colorado,&nbsp; the son of Ray E. and Gwendolyn Faye (Minner) Clark.&nbsp; Rik served his country in the U.S. Navy, receiving his honorable discharge in 1970.On October 16, 1987 he was united in marriage to Karen Wheeler in Arapahoe County, Colorado and she survives.&nbsp;&nbsp;Other survivors include their daughter, Katherine Clark of Maine; two sons, Nathan (Marina) Clark of Germany and Samuel (Caitlyn) Clark of Maine; a brother, Ralph Clark, Wichita; three sisters, Randi (Keith) Miwa, Denver, CO. Roxann Clark and Rae Lisa Petitjean, both of Yukon, OK. and four grandchildren.&nbsp;Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; A family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Richard L. "Rik" Clark  |1947-2022| 

Robert Stanley Floyd (Red) made it to the finish line here on Earth on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. He ran a great race!  He gave life 110% with intestinal fortitude!

A man with many titles and names:  husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandpa, great grandpa, Red, Bob, Robert, Uncle Bob, Uncle Red, Coach Floyd, Mr. Floyd, teacher, principal, boss, mentor, friend, teammate and if you happened to be on the receiving end of his paddle, you may have called him something else!

Born Robert Stanley Floyd on February 18, 1934 to Stanley Benton and Leta LaRean Floyd at the family’s farm house near Milton, Kansas. It was a snowy cold night and the doctor from Conway Springs could not make it by car. Stanley hooked a team of horses to the wagon and headed to get the doctor.  After the delivery, the doctor asked if LaRean had a name for her baby boy and she said no.  The doctor’s name was Robert and they decided to name their newborn son Robert.

Robert attended Milton’s one room school and excelled in sports. He also attended Southwestern College where he played football and Arkansas City JuCo!  He received his Masters Degree in Education from Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia. He taught school at Belle Plaine USD 357 and served as principal, until his retirement in 1988!  After retiring from USD 357, Robert worked for Mid-West TV and Appliance for a short time. He also spent his summers working for local farmers around Belle Plaine.

Avid sports fan, hunter, fisherman, golfer and master gardener were his favorite pastimes.  He especially enjoyed his grand and great grandkids!

He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Benton Floyd and mother, Leta LaRean (Jones) Floyd, sisters; Bonita (Floyd) Peck and Joan (Floyd) Phillips. He is survived by his wife, Stanley Ann (Young) Floyd, son, Larry Floyd (Gigi), daughter, Terri (Floyd) Alexander (Dennis), grandkids; Matthew Alexander, Katelyn Alexander Jon Alexander, Erin (Floyd) Faber, Ryan Floyd and Taylor Floyd and nine great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 pm with the family on March 24, 2022 at Petersen Family Funeral Services, 215 N. Main, Newton, Kansas.

Memorial service will be at 10:00 am on March 25, 2022 at Petersen Family Funeral Services, 215 N. Main, Newton, Kansas.

The family wishes to greet you immediately after the funeral at Petersen’s.

There will be a private burial ceremony later in the day on March 25, 2022.

In Lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to a memorial fund titled “Floyd and Peck Families Memorial Fund”.  This fund is managed by Legacy Regional Community Foundation, P.O. Box 713, Winfield, Kansas 67156, telephone: 620-221-0532 or(www.legacyregionalfoundation.org). Money from this fund will be awarded to projects or needs within the Belle Plaine community.

Robert Stanley Floyd (Red) made it to the finish line here on Earth on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. He ran a great race! He gave life 110% with intestinal fortitude!A man with many titles and names: husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandpa, great grandpa, Red, Bob, Robert, Uncle Bob, Uncle Red, Coach Floyd, Mr. Floyd, teacher, principal, boss, mentor, friend, teammate and if you happened to be on the receiving end of his paddle, you may have called him something else!Born Robert Stanley Floyd on February 18, 1934 to Stanley Benton and Leta LaRean Floyd at the family’s farm house near Milton, Kansas. It was a snowy cold night and the doctor from Conway Springs could not make it by car. Stanley hooked a team of horses to the wagon and headed to get the doctor. After the delivery, the doctor asked if LaRean had a name for her baby boy and she said no. The doctor’s name was Robert and they decided to name their newborn son Robert.Robert attended Milton’s one room school and excelled in sports. He also attended Southwestern College where he played football and Arkansas City JuCo! He received his Masters Degree in Education from Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia. He taught school at Belle Plaine USD 357 and served as principal, until his retirement in 1988! After retiring from USD 357, Robert worked for Mid-West TV and Appliance for a short time. He also spent his summers working for local farmers around Belle Plaine.Avid sports fan, hunter, fisherman, golfer and master gardener were his favorite pastimes. He especially enjoyed his grand and great grandkids!He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Benton Floyd and mother, Leta LaRean (Jones) Floyd, sisters; Bonita (Floyd) Peck and Joan (Floyd) Phillips. He is survived by his wife, Stanley Ann (Young) Floyd, son, Larry Floyd (Gigi), daughter, Terri (Floyd) Alexander (Dennis), grandkids; Matthew Alexander, Katelyn Alexander Jon Alexander, Erin (Floyd) Faber, Ryan Floyd and Taylor Floyd and nine great grandchildren.Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 pm with the family on March 24, 2022 at Petersen Family Funeral Services, 215 N. Main, Newton, Kansas.Memorial service will be at 10:00 am on March 25, 2022 at Petersen Family Funeral Services, 215 N. Main, Newton, Kansas.The family wishes to greet you immediately after the funeral at Petersen’s.There will be a private burial ceremony later in the day on March 25, 2022.In Lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to a memorial fund titled “Floyd and Peck Families Memorial Fund”. This fund is managed by Legacy Regional Community Foundation, P.O. Box 713, Winfield, Kansas 67156, telephone: 620-221-0532 or(www.legacyregionalfoundation.org). Money from this fund will be awarded to projects or needs within the Belle Plaine community.

Robert “Red” Stanley Floyd |1934-2022|

Mary Ann Unruh Gertsen, 93, was born on Friday, January 13, 1928, to Susanna (Susie) Hiebert Unruh and Henry Funk Unruh at their home in Newton, Kansas. She was the youngest of six children. She attended Bethel College Mennonite Church with her family and was baptized and joined the church in 1942. She died peacefully with family by her side on October 25, 2021, at Kidron Bethel Village Health Care in North Newton.

Mary Ann attended Cooper Elementary School, Newton Junior High School, and Newton High School, where she participated in many activities, including National Honor Society, Girl Reserves service organization, Forensics, and Debate, winning many tournaments, including the state championship. Following her graduation, she attended the University of Wichita (now Wichita State University). She was president of UNESCO, involved in YWCA, International Relations Club, Pi Sigma Alpha (national political science honor society), Kappa Delta Pi (international education honor society), and on the Dean’s Honor Roll every year. She was crowned Newton Cin Quinto Queen in 1947, commemorating Newton’s 75th birthday, having been selected by celebrity Bob Hope from photos of all the contestants. For several summers during college, she worked as a counselor at Camp Wood, and in 1950 she graduated Magna Cum Laude, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in political science and minors in education, English, and history.

Mary Ann taught English and social studies at Newton Junior High for three years following college; many of her former students still refer to her as the best teacher they ever had, inspiring them to become lifelong learners and better persons. On June 10, 1951, she was united in marriage in the Bethel College Chapel with William Marvin Gertsen, a Newton High classmate whom she first met in Kindergarten, and they were in every class together at Cooper. They were blessed with three children: Jane Ellen, William Henry, and Karen Ruth. In the early 1950s, she organized efforts to charter the first Newton League of Women Voters, was on the state board and was nationally recognized for spearheading a campaign to promote voter registration and participation. During the years she was raising her family with the children living at home, she did a considerable amount of substitute teaching and volunteer work, being active in Girl Scouting, Cub Scouting, PTA (South Breeze Elementary School president and Life Member), church youth activities, Women’s Society of Christian Service, and Stephen Ministry. She sewed many of her own and her daughters’ clothing, often creating matching dresses for Christmas, Easter, and other special occasions, as well as bridal and attendants’ gowns. She taught the girls to sew while they were still in elementary school, and at various times through the years, she also worked part-time for Martha’s Sewing Shop, H&amp;R Block, and Sears.

When Karen started college, Mary Ann returned to full-time employment outside the home at Wichita State University and continued for more than 15 years: in the Administration of Justice Department, the Vice President for Academic Affairs Office, and the Dean’s Office in the College of Health Professions. While working at Wichita State, she was active in three campus organizations: Serving in Higher Education, Council of University Women, and the Classified Senate, which she helped organize and served as its first president. She retired in 1993.

In 1968, the family of five moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma, and in 1975, Marvin, Mary Ann, and Karen moved to Wichita. Mary Ann and Marvin returned to Newton in 1991, and she renewed her memberships in Readers’ Review and MEO (Mama’s Evening Out), organizations she had first joined when the children were little and continued to be active in until her last few years. Mary Ann was a member of Prairie Quilt Guild in Wichita for many years, which she especially enjoyed participating in with her sister, Vi. Playing bridge was a favorite activity throughout most of her life, and at one time was a member of three different bridge clubs! For many years she volunteered monthly as a docent at the Warkentin House and weekly at the Et Cetera Shop, serving on their boards, and she continued to stay physically active as long as possible through her senior years with water exercise. Mary Ann attended and helped plan her high school class reunions every five years through the final, 65-year one, in 2011. She enjoyed cultural events, including Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Music Theatre Wichita, Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony Orchestra, and Carriage Factory Art Gallery. Music was an essential part of her life, and she especially enjoyed singing with her sister, Vi, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Increasing mobility and balance issues brought on by Parkinson’s necessitated her moving to a Kidron Bethel Village Independent Living apartment in July 2017 and a Health Care room there in January 2019.

Mary Ann touched countless lives through the years with various community and church service endeavors, including tutoring at Methodist Youthville, delivering Meals on Wheels, shopping for seniors through the RSVP program, Head Start, teaching Vacation Bible School and Sunday School, and helping care for toddlers in the church nursery. Her involvement at Bethel College Mennonite Church, where she was a member for almost 80 years, was extensive: as a youth, she was active in Christian Endeavor and Minnie-Beth Mission Society, and as a young adult, in Mission Study Circle and on the personnel nominating committee. She was involved in the Methodist churches Marvin and her children attended as they were growing up and, in the late 1970s-early 1980s, the Church of the Servant, a Mennonite house church in Wichita. Upon returning to Newton, she resumed more active involvement at BCMC: in the Fine Arts Sunday School Class, Women’s Fellowship (serving as president and vice president), serving on the church board, the worship, outreach, and education commissions, and the funeral, visitation, and personnel selection committees. She was very proud of her Mennonite heritage and loved attending and volunteering at Bethel College Fall Fest and the MCC Relief Sale, for which she and her sister, Vi, helped make verenike. Attending or volunteering at Kansas Day at the Kauffman Museum was also an annual activity they valued, and together they enjoyed numerous trips the Museum sponsored.

Another favorite annual activity the two sisters enjoyed was making special, delectable Christmas goodies together: caramels, hand-dipped chocolates with cream centers and other chocolate candies, and two types of peppernuts. Her family was blessed to be the recipients of these for years, as well as her delicious and lovingly prepared family dinners for many different occasions. Family was of the utmost importance to Mary Ann, and she had a way of making every holiday special and memorable for all. She was always very attentive and loving to her parents, in-laws, siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews; planning and getting together for family reunions were especially meaningful to her throughout her life. She was thrilled with each addition of her four grandsons and three great-grandchildren, and they all became the light of her life just as her children had always been. She loved spending time and playing with them, going to the zoo, Botanica, and various museums together, attending as many of their special events and activities as possible, including traveling to the Dallas area on many occasions. Teaching card games to her grandsons and playing cards together during their visits was a favorite activity they all looked forward to and will cherish all their lives. When her first great-grandchild, Lily, was born, she coined her unique name: GGG, or Triple G, short for Great-Grandma Gertsen. Ian and Theo were her “cutie patootie” great-grandsons who brought her much joy in her last few years. During her final days, when COVID-19 and Parkinson’s had caused her very rapid decline, some of her last moments of responsiveness were during video chats with her grandsons and Lily.

In addition to her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by Marvin and her siblings: Ruth Unruh Willard (C.B. “Ben”), Sue Unruh Pack (George), Selma Unruh Fent (Lee), Ernest A. “Ernie” Unruh, and Viola Unruh; a nephew, Lee S. “Jack” Fent II, and a former daughter-in-law, Sally Jane Steele Maxwell. She is survived by her daughter, Jane Gertsen Yetts (Steve) of Lewisville, Texas; son, William H. “Bill” Gertsen of Tulsa, Oklahoma; daughter, Karen Gertsen (Brian Simpson) of Wichita, Kansas; four grandsons: Taylor Yetts (Erin Doyle) of County Wicklow, Ireland; Preston Yetts of Lewisville, Texas; Logan Yetts (Emilia Boxt) of Vallejo, California; and Will Simpson of Wichita, Kansas; three great-grandchildren: Lily Frank of North Richland Hills, Texas; Ian Rase-Yetts of Euless, Texas; and Theo Yetts of Vallejo, California; sisters-in-law: Dorothy Dudte Unruh of Newton and Marilyn Gertsen Borger (Larry) of Littleton, Colorado; and three generations of numerous nieces and nephews, as well as cousins and many friends.

A memorial service celebrating the life of Mary Ann Unruh Gertsen will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, at Bethel College Mennonite Church in North Newton. Masks are required. A brief, private family inurnment service will take place at the BCMC Columbarium before the memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Henry F. and Susie Unruh Endowment Fund, Kauffman Museum at Bethel College, 300 East 27th Street, North Newton, KS 67117, benefitting explicitly the Voth-Unruh-Fast House, where her father was born. The family wishes to express deep gratitude to the caring staff at Kidron Bethel Village Health Care, especially Eric Massanari, Chaplain, and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. The spiritual guidance and support provided by the pastors and members of BCMC greatly comforted Mary Ann and her family

Mary Ann Unruh Gertsen, 93, was born on Friday, January 13, 1928, to Susanna (Susie) Hiebert Unruh and Henry Funk Unruh at their home in Newton, Kansas. She was the youngest of six children. She attended Bethel College Mennonite Church with her family and was baptized and joined the church in 1942. She died peacefully with family by her side on October 25, 2021, at Kidron Bethel Village Health Care in North Newton.Mary Ann attended Cooper Elementary School, Newton Junior High School, and Newton High School, where she participated in many activities, including National Honor Society, Girl Reserves service organization, Forensics, and Debate, winning many tournaments, including the state championship. Following her graduation, she attended the University of Wichita (now Wichita State University). She was president of UNESCO, involved in YWCA, International Relations Club, Pi Sigma Alpha (national political science honor society), Kappa Delta Pi (international education honor society), and on the Dean’s Honor Roll every year. She was crowned Newton Cin Quinto Queen in 1947, commemorating Newton’s 75th birthday, having been selected by celebrity Bob Hope from photos of all the contestants. For several summers during college, she worked as a counselor at Camp Wood, and in 1950 she graduated Magna Cum Laude, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in political science and minors in education, English, and history.Mary Ann taught English and social studies at Newton Junior High for three years following college; many of her former students still refer to her as the best teacher they ever had, inspiring them to become lifelong learners and better persons. On June 10, 1951, she was united in marriage in the Bethel College Chapel with William Marvin Gertsen, a Newton High classmate whom she first met in Kindergarten, and they were in every class together at Cooper. They were blessed with three children: Jane Ellen, William Henry, and Karen Ruth. In the early 1950s, she organized efforts to charter the first Newton League of Women Voters, was on the state board and was nationally recognized for spearheading a campaign to promote voter registration and participation. During the years she was raising her family with the children living at home, she did a considerable amount of substitute teaching and volunteer work, being active in Girl Scouting, Cub Scouting, PTA (South Breeze Elementary School president and Life Member), church youth activities, Women’s Society of Christian Service, and Stephen Ministry. She sewed many of her own and her daughters’ clothing, often creating matching dresses for Christmas, Easter, and other special occasions, as well as bridal and attendants’ gowns. She taught the girls to sew while they were still in elementary school, and at various times through the years, she also worked part-time for Martha’s Sewing Shop, H&amp;R Block, and Sears.When Karen started college, Mary Ann returned to full-time employment outside the home at Wichita State University and continued for more than 15 years: in the Administration of Justice Department, the Vice President for Academic Affairs Office, and the Dean’s Office in the College of Health Professions. While working at Wichita State, she was active in three campus organizations: Serving in Higher Education, Council of University Women, and the Classified Senate, which she helped organize and served as its first president. She retired in 1993.In 1968, the family of five moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma, and in 1975, Marvin, Mary Ann, and Karen moved to Wichita. Mary Ann and Marvin returned to Newton in 1991, and she renewed her memberships in Readers’ Review and MEO (Mama’s Evening Out), organizations she had first joined when the children were little and continued to be active in until her last few years. Mary Ann was a member of Prairie Quilt Guild in Wichita for many years, which she especially enjoyed participating in with her sister, Vi. Playing bridge was a favorite activity throughout most of her life, and at one time was a member of three different bridge clubs! For many years she volunteered monthly as a docent at the Warkentin House and weekly at the Et Cetera Shop, serving on their boards, and she continued to stay physically active as long as possible through her senior years with water exercise. Mary Ann attended and helped plan her high school class reunions every five years through the final, 65-year one, in 2011. She enjoyed cultural events, including Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Music Theatre Wichita, Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony Orchestra, and Carriage Factory Art Gallery. Music was an essential part of her life, and she especially enjoyed singing with her sister, Vi, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Increasing mobility and balance issues brought on by Parkinson’s necessitated her moving to a Kidron Bethel Village Independent Living apartment in July 2017 and a Health Care room there in January 2019.Mary Ann touched countless lives through the years with various community and church service endeavors, including tutoring at Methodist Youthville, delivering Meals on Wheels, shopping for seniors through the RSVP program, Head Start, teaching Vacation Bible School and Sunday School, and helping care for toddlers in the church nursery. Her involvement at Bethel College Mennonite Church, where she was a member for almost 80 years, was extensive: as a youth, she was active in Christian Endeavor and Minnie-Beth Mission Society, and as a young adult, in Mission Study Circle and on the personnel nominating committee. She was involved in the Methodist churches Marvin and her children attended as they were growing up and, in the late 1970s-early 1980s, the Church of the Servant, a Mennonite house church in Wichita. Upon returning to Newton, she resumed more active involvement at BCMC: in the Fine Arts Sunday School Class, Women’s Fellowship (serving as president and vice president), serving on the church board, the worship, outreach, and education commissions, and the funeral, visitation, and personnel selection committees. She was very proud of her Mennonite heritage and loved attending and volunteering at Bethel College Fall Fest and the MCC Relief Sale, for which she and her sister, Vi, helped make verenike. Attending or volunteering at Kansas Day at the Kauffman Museum was also an annual activity they valued, and together they enjoyed numerous trips the Museum sponsored.Another favorite annual activity the two sisters enjoyed was making special, delectable Christmas goodies together: caramels, hand-dipped chocolates with cream centers and other chocolate candies, and two types of peppernuts. Her family was blessed to be the recipients of these for years, as well as her delicious and lovingly prepared family dinners for many different occasions. Family was of the utmost importance to Mary Ann, and she had a way of making every holiday special and memorable for all. She was always very attentive and loving to her parents, in-laws, siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews; planning and getting together for family reunions were especially meaningful to her throughout her life. She was thrilled with each addition of her four grandsons and three great-grandchildren, and they all became the light of her life just as her children had always been. She loved spending time and playing with them, going to the zoo, Botanica, and various museums together, attending as many of their special events and activities as possible, including traveling to the Dallas area on many occasions. Teaching card games to her grandsons and playing cards together during their visits was a favorite activity they all looked forward to and will cherish all their lives. When her first great-grandchild, Lily, was born, she coined her unique name: GGG, or Triple G, short for Great-Grandma Gertsen. Ian and Theo were her “cutie patootie” great-grandsons who brought her much joy in her last few years. During her final days, when COVID-19 and Parkinson’s had caused her very rapid decline, some of her last moments of responsiveness were during video chats with her grandsons and Lily.In addition to her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by Marvin and her siblings: Ruth Unruh Willard (C.B. “Ben”), Sue Unruh Pack (George), Selma Unruh Fent (Lee), Ernest A. “Ernie” Unruh, and Viola Unruh; a nephew, Lee S. “Jack” Fent II, and a former daughter-in-law, Sally Jane Steele Maxwell. She is survived by her daughter, Jane Gertsen Yetts (Steve) of Lewisville, Texas; son, William H. “Bill” Gertsen of Tulsa, Oklahoma; daughter, Karen Gertsen (Brian Simpson) of Wichita, Kansas; four grandsons: Taylor Yetts (Erin Doyle) of County Wicklow, Ireland; Preston Yetts of Lewisville, Texas; Logan Yetts (Emilia Boxt) of Vallejo, California; and Will Simpson of Wichita, Kansas; three great-grandchildren: Lily Frank of North Richland Hills, Texas; Ian Rase-Yetts of Euless, Texas; and Theo Yetts of Vallejo, California; sisters-in-law: Dorothy Dudte Unruh of Newton and Marilyn Gertsen Borger (Larry) of Littleton, Colorado; and three generations of numerous nieces and nephews, as well as cousins and many friends.A memorial service celebrating the life of Mary Ann Unruh Gertsen will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, at Bethel College Mennonite Church in North Newton. Masks are required. A brief, private family inurnment service will take place at the BCMC Columbarium before the memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Henry F. and Susie Unruh Endowment Fund, Kauffman Museum at Bethel College, 300 East 27th Street, North Newton, KS 67117, benefitting explicitly the Voth-Unruh-Fast House, where her father was born. The family wishes to express deep gratitude to the caring staff at Kidron Bethel Village Health Care, especially Eric Massanari, Chaplain, and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. The spiritual guidance and support provided by the pastors and members of BCMC greatly comforted Mary Ann and her family

Mary Ann Unruh Gertsen |1928-2021|

Ernest Clayton Graves Sr., 80, passed away on Monday, March 14th, 2022 in Wichita, Kansas.

He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Knute Graves and Hazel Lorena (Thompson) Graves.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of Wichita, and attended&nbsp; North High School,Wichita.&nbsp; After graduation he worked at and retired from Beech Aircraft after 40 years. &nbsp;He enjoyed golf, playing cards, attending church and spending time with family.

He is survived by his wife Joyce; sons Ernest and Aaron; grandchildren Tyler, Emily and Meredith; and his brother David; other family and friends.Service will be held 10:00 am, Thursday, March 31st at Crossroads Fellowship Bible Church, 2139 South Maize Road, Wichita, Kansas&nbsp; 67209.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be designated in his memory to:&nbsp;Crossroads Fellowship Bible ChurchBaker Funeral Home Valley Center is handling arrangements.&nbsp; Condolences may be left for the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bakerfhvc.com/" target="_blank">www.bakerfhvc.com</a>

Ernest Clayton Graves Sr., 80, passed away on Monday, March 14th, 2022 in Wichita, Kansas.He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Knute Graves and Hazel Lorena (Thompson) Graves.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of Wichita, and attended&nbsp; North High School,Wichita.&nbsp; After graduation he worked at and retired from Beech Aircraft after 40 years. &nbsp;He enjoyed golf, playing cards, attending church and spending time with family.He is survived by his wife Joyce; sons Ernest and Aaron; grandchildren Tyler, Emily and Meredith; and his brother David; other family and friends.Service will be held 10:00 am, Thursday, March 31st at Crossroads Fellowship Bible Church, 2139 South Maize Road, Wichita, Kansas&nbsp; 67209.In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be designated in his memory to:&nbsp;Crossroads Fellowship Bible ChurchBaker Funeral Home Valley Center is handling arrangements.&nbsp; Condolences may be left for the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bakerfhvc.com/" target="_blank">www.bakerfhvc.com</a>

Ernest Clayton Graves Sr. |2022|

Louis Naccarato Jr. was born March 13, 1936 in Cherokee, Kansas.&nbsp; He passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.&nbsp; Louis had just celebrated his 86th birthday on Sunday.

Louis lived in Cherokee until graduating high school in 1953.&nbsp;He married his high school sweetheart, Helen Hostar, on April 14, 1956 in Chickapee, Kansas.&nbsp; Over the years they lived in Coffeyville, Wichita, Caney and Valley Center.

After working at Boeing, in December of 1971 he moved to Caney, where he opened a Western Auto store. There, he was a regular on 4th street, where he spent a great amount of time visiting with, and helping the citizens of Caney. He became active in the community and schools. In the early 80’s he changed businesses and started Lou’s Heating &amp; Air Conditioning, until retiring in 2005.&nbsp;In 2008, Helen and Louis&nbsp; moved to Valley Center to be closer to the grandchildren. Louis took great pride in watching and being involved with his grandchildren.

Louis received a lot of joy from watching his sons and grandchildren participate in activities. He could always be found in the stands watching wrestling matches, football games, baseball and softball games, volleyball matches, band concerts, and even dance recitals. He also had a passion for John Deere tractors and loved competing in antique tractor pulls throughout the state. And, if there was a parade going on, he would proudly drive his tractors for all to see. However, Louis was at his happiest when he was surrounded by family playing board games that could get quite competitive.&nbsp;

Louis is preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters.

Those left to remember all the good times, joking and his moral compass: his wife Helen Naccarato of Valley Center, sons Brad Naccarato of Wichita, Bryan Naccarato Valley Center, Vin and wife Kim Naccarato of Hutchinson. His grandchildren: Devin Naccarato of Wichita, Justin and wife Jessica Naccarato of Valley Center, Katie and husband John Davidson of Valley Center, Olivia and husband Jacob Johnson of Rose hill, Chris and Tarika Dolley of Lebo, and Erica Naccarato of Hutchinson. His great grandchildren: Dake, Dakota, and Dawsyn Naccarato of Valley Center, Jericho Davidson of Valley Center, Lowyn, Clara and Laney Dolley of Lebo , and Baby Johnson of Rose Hill who is expected to arrive September 2022.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held 5-7 pm, Tuesday, March 22 and Service 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 23, both held at Baker Funeral Home Chapel Valley Center. Graveside will follow the service at Valley Center Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be designated in his memory to Friends of the Valley Center Library, 314 E. Clay, Valley Center, Ks 67147.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com

Louis Naccarato Jr. was born March 13, 1936 in Cherokee, Kansas.&nbsp; He passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.&nbsp; Louis had just celebrated his 86th birthday on Sunday.Louis lived in Cherokee until graduating high school in 1953.&nbsp;He married his high school sweetheart, Helen Hostar, on April 14, 1956 in Chickapee, Kansas.&nbsp; Over the years they lived in Coffeyville, Wichita, Caney and Valley Center.After working at Boeing, in December of 1971 he moved to Caney, where he opened a Western Auto store. There, he was a regular on 4th street, where he spent a great amount of time visiting with, and helping the citizens of Caney. He became active in the community and schools. In the early 80’s he changed businesses and started Lou’s Heating &amp; Air Conditioning, until retiring in 2005.&nbsp;In 2008, Helen and Louis&nbsp; moved to Valley Center to be closer to the grandchildren. Louis took great pride in watching and being involved with his grandchildren.Louis received a lot of joy from watching his sons and grandchildren participate in activities. He could always be found in the stands watching wrestling matches, football games, baseball and softball games, volleyball matches, band concerts, and even dance recitals. He also had a passion for John Deere tractors and loved competing in antique tractor pulls throughout the state. And, if there was a parade going on, he would proudly drive his tractors for all to see. However, Louis was at his happiest when he was surrounded by family playing board games that could get quite competitive.&nbsp;Louis is preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters.Those left to remember all the good times, joking and his moral compass: his wife Helen Naccarato of Valley Center, sons Brad Naccarato of Wichita, Bryan Naccarato Valley Center, Vin and wife Kim Naccarato of Hutchinson. His grandchildren: Devin Naccarato of Wichita, Justin and wife Jessica Naccarato of Valley Center, Katie and husband John Davidson of Valley Center, Olivia and husband Jacob Johnson of Rose hill, Chris and Tarika Dolley of Lebo, and Erica Naccarato of Hutchinson. His great grandchildren: Dake, Dakota, and Dawsyn Naccarato of Valley Center, Jericho Davidson of Valley Center, Lowyn, Clara and Laney Dolley of Lebo , and Baby Johnson of Rose Hill who is expected to arrive September 2022.&nbsp;Visitation will be held 5-7 pm, Tuesday, March 22 and Service 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 23, both held at Baker Funeral Home Chapel Valley Center. Graveside will follow the service at Valley Center Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be designated in his memory to Friends of the Valley Center Library, 314 E. Clay, Valley Center, Ks 67147.Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com

Louis Naccarato Jr. |1936-2022|

Jeffrey “Jeff” Wayne Schimming, 62, of McPherson, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.&nbsp; He was a production equipment specialist for Pfizer, McPherson, working there for 28 years.

Jeff was born on September 4, 1959, the son of Edgar Karl and Betty Janette (Harrison) Schimming.&nbsp; He graduated from Hope High School and Salina Area Vocational Technical School.&nbsp; On July 10, 1987, Jeff was united in marriage to Cheri L. Heath in Wichita, KS.&nbsp; This union was blessed with a daughter, Heather.

He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron #24.

Survivors include: his loving wife, Cheri of the home; daughter, Heather Schimming, who is currently a Sophomore at The University of Oklahoma; brother, David Schimming and wife, Trish, of Manhattan, KS; parents-in-law, Estel &amp; Sandra Heath of Salina, KS; brothers and sisters-in-law, James &amp; Diane Heath, Ronny &amp; Jody Heath, and Tami &amp; Kermit Lauffer, &nbsp;all of Salina, KS; four nephews &amp; one niece; and many extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson.&nbsp; The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, March 23, at the First Christian Church, 101 S. Walnut, McPherson with Rev. Lynn Scott officiating.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, at Pilgrim Home Cemetery of rural Hope, KS.&nbsp;

Memorial donations may be given to the Heather Schimming College Fund in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;

Jeffrey “Jeff” Wayne Schimming, 62, of McPherson, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.&nbsp; He was a production equipment specialist for Pfizer, McPherson, working there for 28 years.Jeff was born on September 4, 1959, the son of Edgar Karl and Betty Janette (Harrison) Schimming.&nbsp; He graduated from Hope High School and Salina Area Vocational Technical School.&nbsp; On July 10, 1987, Jeff was united in marriage to Cheri L. Heath in Wichita, KS.&nbsp; This union was blessed with a daughter, Heather.He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron #24.Survivors include: his loving wife, Cheri of the home; daughter, Heather Schimming, who is currently a Sophomore at The University of Oklahoma; brother, David Schimming and wife, Trish, of Manhattan, KS; parents-in-law, Estel &amp; Sandra Heath of Salina, KS; brothers and sisters-in-law, James &amp; Diane Heath, Ronny &amp; Jody Heath, and Tami &amp; Kermit Lauffer, &nbsp;all of Salina, KS; four nephews &amp; one niece; and many extended family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents.The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson.&nbsp; The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, March 23, at the First Christian Church, 101 S. Walnut, McPherson with Rev. Lynn Scott officiating.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, at Pilgrim Home Cemetery of rural Hope, KS.&nbsp;Memorial donations may be given to the Heather Schimming College Fund in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;

Jeffrey W. Schimming |1959-2022|

Heather Annette Fields, 53, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 11:17 p.m., Wednesday, March 16th, 2022 at Hospice House, Hutchinson, following a courageous battle with cancer. Heather was born in Enid, Oklahoma on October 17, 1968, a daughter of Melinda Lee (Tucker) and Bobby Clay Hein. Heather attended Lincoln Elementary School, McPherson Park School, McPherson Junior High, and graduated from McPherson High School, McPherson, Kansas in 1987. She attended Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas for two years and graduated from Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas in 1991. Heather Annette Hein was united in marriage to Jeffrey Oren Fields on June 4, 1988 at First Baptist Church, McPherson, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in Manhattan, Kansas for a year. They then moved to Emporia, Kansas for two years, then Hays, Kansas for two years prior to making their home in McPherson in 1993. This union was blessed with the birth of two daughters, Ellie and Abigail. She was a member of Cross Point Church Hutchinson, Kansas, and she truly loved people the way Jesus does. Heather was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in raising her girls. She began her teaching career in Hays, Kansas teaching 4th and 5th grade at O'Loughlin Elementary School. While raising her daughters, she did daycare for several years prior to teaching 6th grade at Elyria Christian School, Elyria, Kansas for 11 years then at Lincoln Elementary School for four years. Heather enjoyed kids in general (and was quite the "baby hog"). She loved shopping, traveling to the beach and mountains with family and friends. Her nieces and nephews were very special to her and she poured her heart into her students. Her greatest loves were Jeff, her daughters, and grandchildren and cherished every moment with them. Heather is survived by her loving and devoted husband of over 33 years, Jeff Fields, of McPherson, Kansas; her daughters, Ellie Wingert and husband Peyton, of McPherson, Kansas and Abby Franklin and husband Nate, of Wichita, Kansas; her mother, Melinda Grisham and husband Steve, of El Dorado, Kansas; her father, Bob Hein, of McPherson, Kansas; her brothers, Tim Hein and wife Stephanie, of Norman, Oklahoma and Shawn Hein and wife Tammy, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; her two grandchildren, Brooks Wingert and Brentley Franklin with Hayes Wingert on the way, due in June! Heather was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Merlin Fields, and a brother, John Hein. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 24th, 2022 at the Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 25th, 2022 at Free Methodist Church in McPherson, Kansas with Pastor Jim Keil officiating. The final resting place will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Elyria Christian School in memory of Heather and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid; McPherson, Kansas 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Heather Annette Fields, 53, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 11:17 p.m., Wednesday, March 16th, 2022 at Hospice House, Hutchinson, following a courageous battle with cancer. Heather was born in Enid, Oklahoma on October 17, 1968, a daughter of Melinda Lee (Tucker) and Bobby Clay Hein. Heather attended Lincoln Elementary School, McPherson Park School, McPherson Junior High, and graduated from McPherson High School, McPherson, Kansas in 1987. She attended Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas for two years and graduated from Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas in 1991. Heather Annette Hein was united in marriage to Jeffrey Oren Fields on June 4, 1988 at First Baptist Church, McPherson, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in Manhattan, Kansas for a year. They then moved to Emporia, Kansas for two years, then Hays, Kansas for two years prior to making their home in McPherson in 1993. This union was blessed with the birth of two daughters, Ellie and Abigail. She was a member of Cross Point Church Hutchinson, Kansas, and she truly loved people the way Jesus does. Heather was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in raising her girls. She began her teaching career in Hays, Kansas teaching 4th and 5th grade at O'Loughlin Elementary School. While raising her daughters, she did daycare for several years prior to teaching 6th grade at Elyria Christian School, Elyria, Kansas for 11 years then at Lincoln Elementary School for four years. Heather enjoyed kids in general (and was quite the "baby hog"). She loved shopping, traveling to the beach and mountains with family and friends. Her nieces and nephews were very special to her and she poured her heart into her students. Her greatest loves were Jeff, her daughters, and grandchildren and cherished every moment with them. Heather is survived by her loving and devoted husband of over 33 years, Jeff Fields, of McPherson, Kansas; her daughters, Ellie Wingert and husband Peyton, of McPherson, Kansas and Abby Franklin and husband Nate, of Wichita, Kansas; her mother, Melinda Grisham and husband Steve, of El Dorado, Kansas; her father, Bob Hein, of McPherson, Kansas; her brothers, Tim Hein and wife Stephanie, of Norman, Oklahoma and Shawn Hein and wife Tammy, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; her two grandchildren, Brooks Wingert and Brentley Franklin with Hayes Wingert on the way, due in June! Heather was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Merlin Fields, and a brother, John Hein. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 24th, 2022 at the Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 25th, 2022 at Free Methodist Church in McPherson, Kansas with Pastor Jim Keil officiating. The final resting place will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Elyria Christian School in memory of Heather and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid; McPherson, Kansas 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Heather Annette Fields |1968-2022|

Deanna Lynne Crick, age 75, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Salina Regional Health Center of Salina, KS.  Deanna was born September 7, 1946 in Salina, to the late Jack C. and Hilda M. (Hazelton) Baker.

Deanna was graduate of Salina High School and Brown Mackie College.  She was a public accountant for many years at Jack C. Baker Accounting.  She was a past member of Salina Presbyterian Church.  Deanna will be remembered as a wife, mother, and grandmother, who loved her family and put them ahead of all else.

She is survived by her son: Mark A. Turner (Pamela) of Salina, KS; step daughter, Catlin Crick of Salina, KS; step son, Joe Crick (Crystal) of Lindsborg, KS; sister: Janice Armor (Gary) of Shawnee, KS; brother: Jack C. Baker, Jr. of Austin, TX;  grandchildren: A.J. Turner (Sammie) of Manhattan, KS, Daniel Turner (Jen) of Minot, ND, Rachael Turner of Stillwater, OK, Noah Turner of McPherson, KS, Gracie Schneider of Abilene, KS, Gavin Schneider of Salina, KS; six great grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members.

Deanna is preceded in death by her parents; husband: Clifford Crick; and her son: Ernest Turner, Jr.

Cremation has been chosen and memorial services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 25, 2022, at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg.  Inurnment will follow at Prairie Mound Cemetery, Solomon, KS.

Deanna Lynne Crick, age 75, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Salina Regional Health Center of Salina, KS. Deanna was born September 7, 1946 in Salina, to the late Jack C. and Hilda M. (Hazelton) Baker.Deanna was graduate of Salina High School and Brown Mackie College. She was a public accountant for many years at Jack C. Baker Accounting. She was a past member of Salina Presbyterian Church. Deanna will be remembered as a wife, mother, and grandmother, who loved her family and put them ahead of all else.She is survived by her son: Mark A. Turner (Pamela) of Salina, KS; step daughter, Catlin Crick of Salina, KS; step son, Joe Crick (Crystal) of Lindsborg, KS; sister: Janice Armor (Gary) of Shawnee, KS; brother: Jack C. Baker, Jr. of Austin, TX; grandchildren: A.J. Turner (Sammie) of Manhattan, KS, Daniel Turner (Jen) of Minot, ND, Rachael Turner of Stillwater, OK, Noah Turner of McPherson, KS, Gracie Schneider of Abilene, KS, Gavin Schneider of Salina, KS; six great grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members.Deanna is preceded in death by her parents; husband: Clifford Crick; and her son: Ernest Turner, Jr.Cremation has been chosen and memorial services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 25, 2022, at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg. Inurnment will follow at Prairie Mound Cemetery, Solomon, KS.

Deanna Lynne Crick |1946-2021|

Louise “Fritzie” Sprauer Hausfeld, 84, died March 17, 2022 at her home outside Kingman.  She was the daughter of William J. and Mary M. Helmig Sprauer.

She was born July 19, 1937, in Dayton, Ohio.  She met and married the love of her life Bernard “Bernie” Hausfeld.  They were soon blessed with six children and relocated to Kansas in 1973.  This is where she found her true calling as both mother and homemaker.

Louise is survived by her husband Bernard; her children Regina Barker with husband Mark, Dianna Simon with husband Fred, Patricia Pearson with husband Travis, Chris Hausfeld with wife Amy, Maria Hoffman with husband Matt, and Bill Hausfeld with wife Anne Marie; her brother Charles Sprauer; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.    She will be dearly missed by all of her loved ones.  She was preceded by her siblings Rolland, Eileen, Joe, Marie, Margaret Ann and William.

Parish rosary will be  10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at the St. Louis Catholic Church at Waterloo.  This will be immediately followed by the Mass of Christian Burial.  Burial will be in the St. Louis Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the St. Louis Catholic Church in care of Livingston Funeral Home.

Louise “Fritzie” Sprauer Hausfeld, 84, died March 17, 2022 at her home outside Kingman. She was the daughter of William J. and Mary M. Helmig Sprauer.She was born July 19, 1937, in Dayton, Ohio. She met and married the love of her life Bernard “Bernie” Hausfeld. They were soon blessed with six children and relocated to Kansas in 1973. This is where she found her true calling as both mother and homemaker.Louise is survived by her husband Bernard; her children Regina Barker with husband Mark, Dianna Simon with husband Fred, Patricia Pearson with husband Travis, Chris Hausfeld with wife Amy, Maria Hoffman with husband Matt, and Bill Hausfeld with wife Anne Marie; her brother Charles Sprauer; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all of her loved ones. She was preceded by her siblings Rolland, Eileen, Joe, Marie, Margaret Ann and William.Parish rosary will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at the St. Louis Catholic Church at Waterloo. This will be immediately followed by the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in the St. Louis Catholic Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the St. Louis Catholic Church in care of Livingston Funeral Home.

Louise “Fritzie” Sprauer Hausfeld |1937-2022|

Roy Donald Yutzy, 55, of Hutchinson, died March 16, 2022, at his home. He was born October 21, 1966, in Hutchinson, to Mahlon and Evelyn (Whitecotton) Yutzy.

Roy worked as a boiler room operator for several places in Hutchinson, including Hutchinson Hospital and Morton Salt. He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren.

Roy is survived by: son, Jeffrey Yutzy, Hutchinson; daughters, Erin Yutzy, Sugar Creek, Missouri, Shelby Yutzy, Hutchinson; grandsons, Anthony Crider, Alaska, Wesley Kramer, Sugar Creek, Missouri; brothers, William McVey, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Roger Yutzy (Debbie), Hutchinson; and sisters, Diana Strawn, Hutchinson, Barbara Hirst (John), Holyrood, Rhonda “Janie” Yutzy, Hutchinson.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; son, Erik Yutzy; grandparents; brothers, Jack Yutzy, Gary McVey; sister, Catherine Knight.

Cremation has taken place, there will be no services at this time. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Boys and Girls Club of Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Roy Donald Yutzy, 55, of Hutchinson, died March 16, 2022, at his home. He was born October 21, 1966, in Hutchinson, to Mahlon and Evelyn (Whitecotton) Yutzy.Roy worked as a boiler room operator for several places in Hutchinson, including Hutchinson Hospital and Morton Salt. He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren.Roy is survived by: son, Jeffrey Yutzy, Hutchinson; daughters, Erin Yutzy, Sugar Creek, Missouri, Shelby Yutzy, Hutchinson; grandsons, Anthony Crider, Alaska, Wesley Kramer, Sugar Creek, Missouri; brothers, William McVey, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Roger Yutzy (Debbie), Hutchinson; and sisters, Diana Strawn, Hutchinson, Barbara Hirst (John), Holyrood, Rhonda “Janie” Yutzy, Hutchinson.He was preceded in death by: his parents; son, Erik Yutzy; grandparents; brothers, Jack Yutzy, Gary McVey; sister, Catherine Knight.Cremation has taken place, there will be no services at this time. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials are suggested to Boys and Girls Club of Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Roy Donald Yutzy |1966-2022|

Michael J. Mooney, Jr., 89, passed away March 17, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.&nbsp; He was born November 16, 1932, in Hutchinson, to Michael J. and Margaret (Hamilton) Mooney, Sr.

Michael was a 1951 graduate of Maur Hill High School, Atchison.&nbsp; He attended Hutchinson Community College and the University of Kansas.&nbsp; Michael served in the United States Army during the Korean War from February 1953 through January 1956.&nbsp; He worked as the President and Chief Executive Office of Godfather’s Pizza, and then retired as the owner of Hamilton Roofing.

Michael was a member of the American Legion Lysle Rishel Post #68, a 4th Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus, Junior Chamber of Commerce, and Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was a board member of Mid-West Roofing Association, and a member of Prairie Dunes Country Club, who enjoyed playing competitive golf.&nbsp; Michael’s love of golf earned him the title of Champion of the Yucca Ruccus Golf Tournament held at Prairie Dunes.

On July 4, 1953, he married Patricia Ann Barry, in Aberdeen, MD.&nbsp; They shared over 68 years of marriage, prior to her death on January 6, 2022.

Michael is survived by:&nbsp; his children, Mike Mooney III of Phoenix, AZ, Maureen Mooney of Hutchinson, and Kathleen (Darel) Ansley of Wenatchee, WA; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and sisters, Margaret Ann Hohl of Wichita, and Mary Bauer of Plano, TX.

He was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; wife; son, Mark J. Mooney; and sister, Helen Mullen.

Parish rosary will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Church of the Holy Cross, 2631 Independence Road, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at the church, with both services to be officiated by Father Aaron Spexarth.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Military honors will be conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, March 21, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; The casket will remain closed.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Church of the Holy Cross, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Michael J. Mooney, Jr., 89, passed away March 17, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.&nbsp; He was born November 16, 1932, in Hutchinson, to Michael J. and Margaret (Hamilton) Mooney, Sr.Michael was a 1951 graduate of Maur Hill High School, Atchison.&nbsp; He attended Hutchinson Community College and the University of Kansas.&nbsp; Michael served in the United States Army during the Korean War from February 1953 through January 1956.&nbsp; He worked as the President and Chief Executive Office of Godfather’s Pizza, and then retired as the owner of Hamilton Roofing.Michael was a member of the American Legion Lysle Rishel Post #68, a 4th Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus, Junior Chamber of Commerce, and Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was a board member of Mid-West Roofing Association, and a member of Prairie Dunes Country Club, who enjoyed playing competitive golf.&nbsp; Michael’s love of golf earned him the title of Champion of the Yucca Ruccus Golf Tournament held at Prairie Dunes.On July 4, 1953, he married Patricia Ann Barry, in Aberdeen, MD.&nbsp; They shared over 68 years of marriage, prior to her death on January 6, 2022.Michael is survived by:&nbsp; his children, Mike Mooney III of Phoenix, AZ, Maureen Mooney of Hutchinson, and Kathleen (Darel) Ansley of Wenatchee, WA; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and sisters, Margaret Ann Hohl of Wichita, and Mary Bauer of Plano, TX.He was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; wife; son, Mark J. Mooney; and sister, Helen Mullen.Parish rosary will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Church of the Holy Cross, 2631 Independence Road, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at the church, with both services to be officiated by Father Aaron Spexarth.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Military honors will be conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, March 21, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; The casket will remain closed.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Church of the Holy Cross, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Michael J. Mooney, Jr. |1932-2022|

Merldene “Merle” D. Leatherman, 85, died March 17, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. He was born November 26, 1936, in St. John, to Merle M. and Marie M. (Koelsch) Leatherman.

Merle graduated from St. John High School in 1955 and attended Fort Hays State University. He served in the United States Air Force from 1958-1962. Merle owned and operated “Mr. Fuel”, supplying Sunoco racing fuel to race tracks and drivers. He also delivered fuel for 76 Racing Fuels and managed the Hutchinson Kmart for 10 years. Merle loved watching auto races and was once a driver himself and a one-time Kansas state champion. He was a member of Crossroads Christian Church and had a strong faith in Christ expressed in his love for singing and leading singing in the churches he attended.

On November 26, 1989, Merle married M. Elaine (Bryan) Kelley in Hays. She survives.

Also surviving are: children, Sandra Taverner (Rob) of Chase, Merleta Mohr (Joseph) of Wichita, Tony Leatherman (Stephanie) of Hutchinson, Paul Leatherman (Janita) of Wichita, Michael Leatherman of Texas; sister, Debra Welch (Mike) of Wichita; his children’s mother, Donna Condit of Wichita; several stepchildren; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bill Leatherman.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Crossroads Christian Church, 4310 N. Monroe St. Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Crossroads Christian Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Merldene “Merle” D. Leatherman, 85, died March 17, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. He was born November 26, 1936, in St. John, to Merle M. and Marie M. (Koelsch) Leatherman.Merle graduated from St. John High School in 1955 and attended Fort Hays State University. He served in the United States Air Force from 1958-1962. Merle owned and operated “Mr. Fuel”, supplying Sunoco racing fuel to race tracks and drivers. He also delivered fuel for 76 Racing Fuels and managed the Hutchinson Kmart for 10 years. Merle loved watching auto races and was once a driver himself and a one-time Kansas state champion. He was a member of Crossroads Christian Church and had a strong faith in Christ expressed in his love for singing and leading singing in the churches he attended.On November 26, 1989, Merle married M. Elaine (Bryan) Kelley in Hays. She survives.Also surviving are: children, Sandra Taverner (Rob) of Chase, Merleta Mohr (Joseph) of Wichita, Tony Leatherman (Stephanie) of Hutchinson, Paul Leatherman (Janita) of Wichita, Michael Leatherman of Texas; sister, Debra Welch (Mike) of Wichita; his children’s mother, Donna Condit of Wichita; several stepchildren; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bill Leatherman.Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Crossroads Christian Church, 4310 N. Monroe St. Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials are suggested to Crossroads Christian Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Merldene “Merle” D. Leatherman |1936-2022|

Jackie’s&nbsp;life began on March 20, 1928, in Enid, OK.&nbsp; She was the daughter of John and Blanche (Ware) Manuel. Jackie graduated from Peabody High School in 1946. That summer, on July 20, Jackie was united in marriage to Walter Hett at her parents’ home outside of Peabody, KS. Jackie and Walt then settled east of Marion where they ran their family farm and ranch.

Besides being a full-time rancher, she had many other jobs including working at the El Dorado Livestock Auction and was bookkeeper for several businesses.&nbsp; Jackie enjoyed horseback riding, attending rodeos, and her grandkids’ sporting events.&nbsp; She loved playing cards in the evenings with several groups of friends, swimming, tending to her flowerbeds, traveling, and baking her famous cinnamon rolls.&nbsp; She loved her church family where she acted as treasurer for many years.&nbsp; Most of all, Jackie loved her family and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

Jackie peacefully passed away at the age of 93 on Friday, March 18, 2022, at St. Luke Hospital in Marion, KS surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Blanche, husband Walt, son Steve, and sisters Dorothy and Geraldine. She is survived by her daughters Melanie (Larry) Ensey, Melinda (Kendall) Helmer, and Melissa (Tim) O’Sullivan, grandchildren Kelley (Travis) Schafers, Amy (Mike) Russel, Ed Svitak, Jeremy (Tammy) Ensey, Jeff (Laura) Ensey, Jared (Kathy) Ensey, Joel (Laura) Ensey, Leslie (Seth) Beytien, Lauren (Tim) Hartland, Erica (Ron) DeMeritt, Emily (Noah) Carter, Ryan (Senushi) O’Sullivan, and Madeline (Mark Hayes) O’Sullivan, great-grandchildren Jay Dee, Emily, Trevor, Peyton, Paige, Abree, Zeke, Elizabeth, Julia, Aaron, Elise, Daniel, Ezra, Zane, Isaac, Vivian, Lucy, Adalyn, Avery, Nora, Gemma, Kai, Ari, Indi, Liv, Rowan, Finn, Lael, Sienna, and Rhys, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jackie’s Celebration of Life, led by Lucas Zurcher, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Aulne Church in Aulne, KS. Family will greet friends after the Celebration of Life.&nbsp; Memorial Contributions in Jackie’s name may be directed to Aulne Church or St. Luke Hospital. Please sign her online guest book and leave a memory of Jackie at www.yazelmeglifh.com.

Jackie’s&nbsp;life began on March 20, 1928, in Enid, OK.&nbsp; She was the daughter of John and Blanche (Ware) Manuel. Jackie graduated from Peabody High School in 1946. That summer, on July 20, Jackie was united in marriage to Walter Hett at her parents’ home outside of Peabody, KS. Jackie and Walt then settled east of Marion where they ran their family farm and ranch.Besides being a full-time rancher, she had many other jobs including working at the El Dorado Livestock Auction and was bookkeeper for several businesses.&nbsp; Jackie enjoyed horseback riding, attending rodeos, and her grandkids’ sporting events.&nbsp; She loved playing cards in the evenings with several groups of friends, swimming, tending to her flowerbeds, traveling, and baking her famous cinnamon rolls.&nbsp; She loved her church family where she acted as treasurer for many years.&nbsp; Most of all, Jackie loved her family and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp;Jackie peacefully passed away at the age of 93 on Friday, March 18, 2022, at St. Luke Hospital in Marion, KS surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Blanche, husband Walt, son Steve, and sisters Dorothy and Geraldine. She is survived by her daughters Melanie (Larry) Ensey, Melinda (Kendall) Helmer, and Melissa (Tim) O’Sullivan, grandchildren Kelley (Travis) Schafers, Amy (Mike) Russel, Ed Svitak, Jeremy (Tammy) Ensey, Jeff (Laura) Ensey, Jared (Kathy) Ensey, Joel (Laura) Ensey, Leslie (Seth) Beytien, Lauren (Tim) Hartland, Erica (Ron) DeMeritt, Emily (Noah) Carter, Ryan (Senushi) O’Sullivan, and Madeline (Mark Hayes) O’Sullivan, great-grandchildren Jay Dee, Emily, Trevor, Peyton, Paige, Abree, Zeke, Elizabeth, Julia, Aaron, Elise, Daniel, Ezra, Zane, Isaac, Vivian, Lucy, Adalyn, Avery, Nora, Gemma, Kai, Ari, Indi, Liv, Rowan, Finn, Lael, Sienna, and Rhys, and numerous nieces and nephews.Jackie’s Celebration of Life, led by Lucas Zurcher, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Aulne Church in Aulne, KS. Family will greet friends after the Celebration of Life.&nbsp; Memorial Contributions in Jackie’s name may be directed to Aulne Church or St. Luke Hospital. Please sign her online guest book and leave a memory of Jackie at www.yazelmeglifh.com.

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