Sally Ann Flaming, 75, of Hutchinson, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.&nbsp; She was born October 4, 1946 in Goessel, the daughter of Abe and Velma (Hiebert) Flaming.

She graduated from Goessel High School. She attended one year of business school and later attended Grace Bible Institute in Omaha, Nebraska for a year.

She was a member of Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson. She worked as a secretary for First Federal Savings in Newton, and later for Security 1st&nbsp;Title in Hutchinson.

Survivors include her two siblings; Jane Marriner of Washington, North Carolina and Wade Flaming of Grand Prairie, Texas; and her nephew, Randal Marriner of Washington, North Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson.

Sally Ann Flaming, 75, of Hutchinson, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.&nbsp; She was born October 4, 1946 in Goessel, the daughter of Abe and Velma (Hiebert) Flaming.She graduated from Goessel High School. She attended one year of business school and later attended Grace Bible Institute in Omaha, Nebraska for a year.She was a member of Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson. She worked as a secretary for First Federal Savings in Newton, and later for Security 1st&nbsp;Title in Hutchinson.Survivors include her two siblings; Jane Marriner of Washington, North Carolina and Wade Flaming of Grand Prairie, Texas; and her nephew, Randal Marriner of Washington, North Carolina.She was preceded in death by her parents.Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson.

Sally Ann Flaming  |1946-2022|

Marjorie E. (Jenetzky) Stauffer, 99, passed away on January 11, 2022, at The Cedars Assisted Living Complex in McPherson. Marge was born on January 22, 1922, on a farmstead in Sedgwick County. Her parents were Walter and Margaret “Matie” (Johnson) Jenetzky. She loved helping her father on the farm. She attended a one-room school, Weston School, through the 7th grade and Peatone School for 8th grade. She graduated from Viola High School in 1940. After graduation, Marge moved to Wichita to attend Wichita Business College. After college, she worked for the Western Newspaper Union. She married Gail Edward Stauffer on February 10, 1946. Gail was on leave from the Army Medical Corp. They took up residence in Trenton, New Jersey near the Fort Dix Army base for a short stint before Gail was discharged. They, then, moved back to Wichita where they resided until 1997. In 1966, she began working for the Coleman Co., retiring after 12 years. They were blessed with two children, James &amp; Patricia. She loved camping, fishing, and watching her children, grandchildren, &amp; great-grandchildren participate in sports. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 65 years, Gail. She is survived by her two children, James Stauffer (Diane) Stauffer and Patricia (Ward) Nippert; four grandchildren, Dr. Jesse (Anna) Nippert, Matthew (Molly) Stauffer, Heather (Dan) Dannahower, and Krissa (David) Hollinger; and eight great-grandchildren, Kalea Nippert, Miah Dannahower, Kyra Nippert, William Dannahower, Lucia Nippert, Livia Nippert, Heidi Stauffer and Wyatt Stauffer. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Conway Springs Cemetery in Conway Springs. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 22, at McPherson Church of the Brethren, 200 N. Carrie Street, McPherson, KS 67460.

Marjorie E. (Jenetzky) Stauffer, 99, passed away on January 11, 2022, at The Cedars Assisted Living Complex in McPherson. Marge was born on January 22, 1922, on a farmstead in Sedgwick County. Her parents were Walter and Margaret “Matie” (Johnson) Jenetzky. She loved helping her father on the farm. She attended a one-room school, Weston School, through the 7th grade and Peatone School for 8th grade. She graduated from Viola High School in 1940. After graduation, Marge moved to Wichita to attend Wichita Business College. After college, she worked for the Western Newspaper Union. She married Gail Edward Stauffer on February 10, 1946. Gail was on leave from the Army Medical Corp. They took up residence in Trenton, New Jersey near the Fort Dix Army base for a short stint before Gail was discharged. They, then, moved back to Wichita where they resided until 1997. In 1966, she began working for the Coleman Co., retiring after 12 years. They were blessed with two children, James &amp; Patricia. She loved camping, fishing, and watching her children, grandchildren, &amp; great-grandchildren participate in sports. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 65 years, Gail. She is survived by her two children, James Stauffer (Diane) Stauffer and Patricia (Ward) Nippert; four grandchildren, Dr. Jesse (Anna) Nippert, Matthew (Molly) Stauffer, Heather (Dan) Dannahower, and Krissa (David) Hollinger; and eight great-grandchildren, Kalea Nippert, Miah Dannahower, Kyra Nippert, William Dannahower, Lucia Nippert, Livia Nippert, Heidi Stauffer and Wyatt Stauffer. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Conway Springs Cemetery in Conway Springs. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 22, at McPherson Church of the Brethren, 200 N. Carrie Street, McPherson, KS 67460.

Marjorie E. Stauffer  |1922-2022|

Arthur Alexander Yannaccone, 76, of Sterling, passed away January 12, 2022, at Hospice House of Hutchinson. 

He was born December 29, 1945, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the son of Antonio Arthur and Mary Candelore Yannaccone.

 Arthur graduated from Minersville High School with the class of 1963. He has resided in Sterling since 1977, formerly of Minersville, Pennsylvania. 

Arthur worked as a barber and a roughneck for Sterling Drilling. He served in the United States Navy from 1963 until 1966 during the Vietnam War. Arthur was a stagehand and member of the local IATSE. He played in the former Sterling Community Band. Arthur had a great love for the Philadelphia Eagles; and a fondness for dogs, including his neighbors’ pets, Barney, Reggie, Quincy and K.C. 

On March 30, 1978, Arthur was united in marriage with Barbara Cola in Lyons. She survives of the home. He is also survived by his two children, Mario Yannaccone and Sarah Yannaccone both of Sterling. Arthur is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Rita Lynch. 

Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with military honors by the United States Navy.&nbsp;

Arthur Alexander Yannaccone, 76, of Sterling, passed away January 12, 2022, at Hospice House of Hutchinson. He was born December 29, 1945, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the son of Antonio Arthur and Mary Candelore Yannaccone. Arthur graduated from Minersville High School with the class of 1963. He has resided in Sterling since 1977, formerly of Minersville, Pennsylvania. Arthur worked as a barber and a roughneck for Sterling Drilling. He served in the United States Navy from 1963 until 1966 during the Vietnam War. Arthur was a stagehand and member of the local IATSE. He played in the former Sterling Community Band. Arthur had a great love for the Philadelphia Eagles; and a fondness for dogs, including his neighbors’ pets, Barney, Reggie, Quincy and K.C. On March 30, 1978, Arthur was united in marriage with Barbara Cola in Lyons. She survives of the home. He is also survived by his two children, Mario Yannaccone and Sarah Yannaccone both of Sterling. Arthur is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Rita Lynch. Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with military honors by the United States Navy.&nbsp;

Arthur Alexander Yannaccone  |1945-2022|

Bonnie Luciel Israel, 83, went to be with Jesus on January 11, 2022. She was born on February 9, 1938, in Mason City, NE, the daughter of Emil and Evelyn (Tiff) Fortik. Bonnie graduated from Steamboat Springs High School in 1956 where she was on the diving team and was a cheerleader. On March 2, 1963, Bonnie married Delbert Israel in Denver, CO. They were married 55 years.&nbsp; She was a homemaker. Bonnie worked for the YMCA, Carey Park and the Kansas Cosmosphere. She also worked for an Insurance Company in Denver. Bonnie and Delbert worked as dog groomers. Bonnie loved her family more than anything and she was so proud of them all.&nbsp; She loved playing racquetball and was an aggressive catcher on the softball teams she played on. &nbsp;She also loved to snow ski.&nbsp; She served hot chocolate to the ski jumpers during the Squaw Valley Olympics in 1960. She attended Westside Baptist Church for 45 years.&nbsp; She loved to sing in the church choir. She had the most beautiful soprano voice.&nbsp; Bonnie loved people and loved to play tricks and jokes on them so she could laugh.&nbsp; Her laughter could warm a room.&nbsp; She had a big voice and you could always hear her cheering for you. Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Delbert; and a brother-in-law, Ken Hazen. Survivors include her two daughters, Susan Grivna and husband Shane, Sapulpa, OK their children Alexandria and husband Blane Davis and Nathan Grivna and wife Danyelle, and Stephanie and husband Todd Barnes, and daughter Morgan, of Newton; sisters, Marlene Hazen and Donna Bowerman; and a brother, Dean and wife Anne Fortik. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 16, 2022 from 1p.m. to 2 p.m.&nbsp; at the Westside Baptist Church, 400 W. 12th St., Hutchinson, KS. A Celebration of Bonnies life will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at the Fairlawn Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bonnie Luciel Israel, 83, went to be with Jesus on January 11, 2022. She was born on February 9, 1938, in Mason City, NE, the daughter of Emil and Evelyn (Tiff) Fortik. Bonnie graduated from Steamboat Springs High School in 1956 where she was on the diving team and was a cheerleader. On March 2, 1963, Bonnie married Delbert Israel in Denver, CO. They were married 55 years.&nbsp; She was a homemaker. Bonnie worked for the YMCA, Carey Park and the Kansas Cosmosphere. She also worked for an Insurance Company in Denver. Bonnie and Delbert worked as dog groomers. Bonnie loved her family more than anything and she was so proud of them all.&nbsp; She loved playing racquetball and was an aggressive catcher on the softball teams she played on. &nbsp;She also loved to snow ski.&nbsp; She served hot chocolate to the ski jumpers during the Squaw Valley Olympics in 1960. She attended Westside Baptist Church for 45 years.&nbsp; She loved to sing in the church choir. She had the most beautiful soprano voice.&nbsp; Bonnie loved people and loved to play tricks and jokes on them so she could laugh.&nbsp; Her laughter could warm a room.&nbsp; She had a big voice and you could always hear her cheering for you. Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Delbert; and a brother-in-law, Ken Hazen. Survivors include her two daughters, Susan Grivna and husband Shane, Sapulpa, OK their children Alexandria and husband Blane Davis and Nathan Grivna and wife Danyelle, and Stephanie and husband Todd Barnes, and daughter Morgan, of Newton; sisters, Marlene Hazen and Donna Bowerman; and a brother, Dean and wife Anne Fortik. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 16, 2022 from 1p.m. to 2 p.m.&nbsp; at the Westside Baptist Church, 400 W. 12th St., Hutchinson, KS. A Celebration of Bonnies life will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at the Fairlawn Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bonnie Luciel Israel  |1938-2022|

James “Jim” Larry Turnbull, 86, passed away January 11, 2022 at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born September 13, 1935 outside of Stockton, to Irvin Franklin and Montie Ellen (Atteberry) Turnbull.

Jim was a 1953 graduate of Stockton High School, and attended Fort Hays State University, Hays.&nbsp; He served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1958.&nbsp; On August 29, 1959, Jim married Judith May Watkins in Great Bend.&nbsp; They shared over 62 years of marriage.&nbsp; In December, 1962 they adopted their daughter, Stacey.

Jim worked as a store manager for the J.C. Penney Company.&nbsp; In 1975 he opened his own department store, Turnbull’s Toggery, in Blue Earth, MN.&nbsp; In 1984 Jim and Judy moved to Plainville, where he owned Turnbull Tire and Supply.&nbsp; He then became the administrator of Plainville Rural Hospital and later moved to Hoisington, to assume the CEO position at Clara Barton Hospital. The conference center there is named after Jim.&nbsp; After retiring, he continued to work in various hospitals as an interim chief executive officer.&nbsp; Jim was a member of the Shriners in Blue Earth, MN, and Plainville and Hoisington; the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in Plainville and Hoisington, and the American Legion in Blue Earth, MN.&nbsp; He was also a member of Journey Mennonite Church, South Hutchinson.

Jim enjoyed playing golf, hunting, fishing, gardening, playing cards and board games, and woodworking.&nbsp; He was proud to have had the opportunity to participate in the Kansas Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.&nbsp; Jim thoroughly loves his family and of the many titles he was known by his most cherished were son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.

Jim is survived by his wife, Judy M. Turnbull of South Hutchinson; daughter Stacey (Doug) of Plainville; grandchildren Seth (Catherine) Keas, Jared Keas and Amy (Jesse) Arbogast; great-grandchildren Dawson, Audra and Brenden Keas and Bryleigh and Oakleigh Arbogast; sister Karrol Kirk of Hutchinson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and six sisters.

A Celebration of Life service will be at 11:00 am Monday, January 17, 2022 at Journey Mennonite Church, 808 Poplar, South Hutchinson, with Pastor Eric Miller officiating. Burial, with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard, will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery, 403 S. 13th&nbsp;St. Wakeeney.&nbsp; 

Friends may sign the book from 9 am to 5 pm Thursday, January 13, 2022 through Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Elliott Mortuary and from 2pm to 4 pm Sunday, January 16, 2022 with the family present at church.

To view the funeral service online, go to the following link on the church’s YouTube site:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/l4m95k5JjqM">https://youtu.be/l4m95k5JjqM</a>&nbsp; The service will be available at 10:50 a.m. on the day of the service.

James “Jim” Larry Turnbull, 86, passed away January 11, 2022 at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born September 13, 1935 outside of Stockton, to Irvin Franklin and Montie Ellen (Atteberry) Turnbull.Jim was a 1953 graduate of Stockton High School, and attended Fort Hays State University, Hays.&nbsp; He served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1958.&nbsp; On August 29, 1959, Jim married Judith May Watkins in Great Bend.&nbsp; They shared over 62 years of marriage.&nbsp; In December, 1962 they adopted their daughter, Stacey.Jim worked as a store manager for the J.C. Penney Company.&nbsp; In 1975 he opened his own department store, Turnbull’s Toggery, in Blue Earth, MN.&nbsp; In 1984 Jim and Judy moved to Plainville, where he owned Turnbull Tire and Supply.&nbsp; He then became the administrator of Plainville Rural Hospital and later moved to Hoisington, to assume the CEO position at Clara Barton Hospital. The conference center there is named after Jim.&nbsp; After retiring, he continued to work in various hospitals as an interim chief executive officer.&nbsp; Jim was a member of the Shriners in Blue Earth, MN, and Plainville and Hoisington; the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in Plainville and Hoisington, and the American Legion in Blue Earth, MN.&nbsp; He was also a member of Journey Mennonite Church, South Hutchinson.Jim enjoyed playing golf, hunting, fishing, gardening, playing cards and board games, and woodworking.&nbsp; He was proud to have had the opportunity to participate in the Kansas Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.&nbsp; Jim thoroughly loves his family and of the many titles he was known by his most cherished were son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.Jim is survived by his wife, Judy M. Turnbull of South Hutchinson; daughter Stacey (Doug) of Plainville; grandchildren Seth (Catherine) Keas, Jared Keas and Amy (Jesse) Arbogast; great-grandchildren Dawson, Audra and Brenden Keas and Bryleigh and Oakleigh Arbogast; sister Karrol Kirk of Hutchinson; and numerous nieces and nephews.Jim was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and six sisters.A Celebration of Life service will be at 11:00 am Monday, January 17, 2022 at Journey Mennonite Church, 808 Poplar, South Hutchinson, with Pastor Eric Miller officiating. Burial, with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard, will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery, 403 S. 13th&nbsp;St. Wakeeney.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 am to 5 pm Thursday, January 13, 2022 through Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Elliott Mortuary and from 2pm to 4 pm Sunday, January 16, 2022 with the family present at church.To view the funeral service online, go to the following link on the church’s YouTube site:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/l4m95k5JjqM">https://youtu.be/l4m95k5JjqM</a>&nbsp; The service will be available at 10:50 a.m. on the day of the service.<figure>
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James "Jim" Larry Turnbull  |1935-2022|

On January 12, 2022, Kent K. Jantz died at his home in rural Walton, surrounded by his family after courageously battling advanced prostate cancer since 2018.&nbsp;

 He was 68 years old.&nbsp; Kent is survived by his wife Rosie (Beachey) Jantz of 45 years and children; Jason (Anna) Jantz of Lawrence; Troy (Sara) Jantz of Hesston; and grandchildren Hudson and Harrison Jantz of Hesston.&nbsp; Kent was preceded in death by his parents Milferd and Irene (Schmidt) Jantz of Walton.&nbsp;

Kent was born on December 19th&nbsp;1953 in Newton, the only child of Milferd and Irene.&nbsp; He graduated from Hesston High School in 1971.&nbsp;

Kent was a skilled worker.&nbsp; He owned a service station in Hesston for a time, he worked as a mechanic, millwright, welder, and was a lifelong farmer.&nbsp; He was a loving husband, father and a proud grandfather.

A celebration of life service will be held at Tabor Mennonite Church on Saturday January 22nd&nbsp;at 2pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On January 12, 2022, Kent K. Jantz died at his home in rural Walton, surrounded by his family after courageously battling advanced prostate cancer since 2018.&nbsp; He was 68 years old.&nbsp; Kent is survived by his wife Rosie (Beachey) Jantz of 45 years and children; Jason (Anna) Jantz of Lawrence; Troy (Sara) Jantz of Hesston; and grandchildren Hudson and Harrison Jantz of Hesston.&nbsp; Kent was preceded in death by his parents Milferd and Irene (Schmidt) Jantz of Walton.&nbsp;Kent was born on December 19th&nbsp;1953 in Newton, the only child of Milferd and Irene.&nbsp; He graduated from Hesston High School in 1971.&nbsp;Kent was a skilled worker.&nbsp; He owned a service station in Hesston for a time, he worked as a mechanic, millwright, welder, and was a lifelong farmer.&nbsp; He was a loving husband, father and a proud grandfather.A celebration of life service will be held at Tabor Mennonite Church on Saturday January 22nd&nbsp;at 2pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kent K. Jantz  |1953-2022|

&nbsp; Janice Marie Boor, 80, of Attica, KS, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Attica Long Term Care. She was born on September 12, 1941 in Adams, Kansas, the daughter of Eldon Allender and Elno (Parsons) Allender. Janice attended the First Christian Church in Medicine Lodge. She was a school bus driver, a seamstress, and loved playing bingo. Surviving are two sons, Mark (Loretta) Boor and Brandan (Anissa) Boor of Medicine Lodge; one daughter-in-law, Tammy (John) Ricke of Mulvane; 12 Grandchildren, Jeramie, Jerrod, Triston, Ty, Shanndi, Wade, Clay, Derek, Lauren, Laramie, Camey, and Brayson; Numerous great-grandchildren; Janice was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Scott and Troy Boor and one brother, Wayne Allender. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 17, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge, with Pastor Tom Walters officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Janice Marie Boor, 80, of Attica, KS, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Attica Long Term Care. She was born on September 12, 1941 in Adams, Kansas, the daughter of Eldon Allender and Elno (Parsons) Allender. Janice attended the First Christian Church in Medicine Lodge. She was a school bus driver, a seamstress, and loved playing bingo. Surviving are two sons, Mark (Loretta) Boor and Brandan (Anissa) Boor of Medicine Lodge; one daughter-in-law, Tammy (John) Ricke of Mulvane; 12 Grandchildren, Jeramie, Jerrod, Triston, Ty, Shanndi, Wade, Clay, Derek, Lauren, Laramie, Camey, and Brayson; Numerous great-grandchildren; Janice was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Scott and Troy Boor and one brother, Wayne Allender. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 17, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge, with Pastor Tom Walters officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Janice Marie Boor  |1941-2022|

LaVeda C. Showalter, 79, of Hutchinson, passed away January 7, 2022, at her home. She was born February 22, 1942, in Cookson, OK, the daughter of Ted and Christine (Sellers) Barnes.

LaVeda grew up around Tahlequah, attended White Oak Elementary School in Qualls and Tahlequah High School. In 1959, her family moved to Ashland, where she graduated from high school. LaVeda then graduated from Salt City Business College. She worked for a short time at Borton, Inc. before working with her husband, Larry, in his business, Showalter Construction, for over 20 years.

LaVeda was a member of Medora Community Bible Church, where she enjoyed working in various ministries – funeral meals, newsletters, shut-in visitation, and more. She dearly loved her kids and grandkids and spent as much time as possible with them.

On September 30, 1961, LaVeda married Larry R. Showalter, in South Hutchinson. They shared 60 years of marriage before his death on December 18, 2021.

Survivors include: her sons, Troy Showalter (Mary Beth) of Topeka; Joe Showalter (Erin) of Haven; grandchildren, Brent, Riley, and Shelby Showalter of Topeka; Eli and Addison Showalter of Haven; brothers, Joe, Darrell, Billy, and Coy Barnes, all of Tahlequah, OK; sister, Flo Myers (Bill) of Hutchinson; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Tommy Showalter; brothers, Thelbert, Pete, and Teddy Barnes; and sister, Freeda Barnes.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service for both LaVeda and Larry will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Elliott Chapel. Inurnment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may sign the memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Monday at Elliott Mortuary.

The service will be livestreamed and the link below to view it will be active beginning at 10 a.m. the day of the service.

LaVeda C. Showalter, 79, of Hutchinson, passed away January 7, 2022, at her home. She was born February 22, 1942, in Cookson, OK, the daughter of Ted and Christine (Sellers) Barnes.LaVeda grew up around Tahlequah, attended White Oak Elementary School in Qualls and Tahlequah High School. In 1959, her family moved to Ashland, where she graduated from high school. LaVeda then graduated from Salt City Business College. She worked for a short time at Borton, Inc. before working with her husband, Larry, in his business, Showalter Construction, for over 20 years.LaVeda was a member of Medora Community Bible Church, where she enjoyed working in various ministries – funeral meals, newsletters, shut-in visitation, and more. She dearly loved her kids and grandkids and spent as much time as possible with them.On September 30, 1961, LaVeda married Larry R. Showalter, in South Hutchinson. They shared 60 years of marriage before his death on December 18, 2021.Survivors include: her sons, Troy Showalter (Mary Beth) of Topeka; Joe Showalter (Erin) of Haven; grandchildren, Brent, Riley, and Shelby Showalter of Topeka; Eli and Addison Showalter of Haven; brothers, Joe, Darrell, Billy, and Coy Barnes, all of Tahlequah, OK; sister, Flo Myers (Bill) of Hutchinson; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.She was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Tommy Showalter; brothers, Thelbert, Pete, and Teddy Barnes; and sister, Freeda Barnes.Cremation has taken place. A memorial service for both LaVeda and Larry will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Elliott Chapel. Inurnment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may sign the memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Monday at Elliott Mortuary.The service will be livestreamed and the link below to view it will be active beginning at 10 a.m. the day of the service.

LaVeda C. Showalter  |1942-2022|

&nbsp; Jack Doran (Poppy) Lambert 58, passed away at his home December 24, 2021. He was born on April 20,1963 in Pratt to Donald Lambert and Esther Lambert. 

He went to Skyline School. After he finished school he helped his dad with farming. He was a pumper for Woolsey and F. G. Hall for many years. One his free time he enjoyed welding and building trailers together. He also collected Hot Wheels. He had his own towing business Lambert towing until he couldn’t do that anymore because of his health. He attended Reach Church. He loved and enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters. 

He is survived by his mom Esther Lambert- Stafford 2 kids Crystal (Phillip) Spragis- St. Paul, NE; Ryan Lambert- Hutchinson. 6 grandkids Courtney Degenhardt (Dalton Nemec) “- Stafford; Kayla Degenhardt- St. Paul, NE; Kaylee (Riley) Juel Great Bend; Jeffery Spragis Great Bend; Kaden Spragis Great Bend; and Austin Croft Pratt and one great grandson Kasyn Juel Great Bend. He is preceded in death by his father Donald (Buck) Lambert. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Monday 17, 2022 January at Reach Church, Pratt with Arron Hirt officiating. Burial will be in Sawyer Cemetery,&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Jack Doran (Poppy) Lambert 58, passed away at his home December 24, 2021. He was born on April 20,1963 in Pratt to Donald Lambert and Esther Lambert. He went to Skyline School. After he finished school he helped his dad with farming. He was a pumper for Woolsey and F. G. Hall for many years. One his free time he enjoyed welding and building trailers together. He also collected Hot Wheels. He had his own towing business Lambert towing until he couldn’t do that anymore because of his health. He attended Reach Church. He loved and enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters. He is survived by his mom Esther Lambert- Stafford 2 kids Crystal (Phillip) Spragis- St. Paul, NE; Ryan Lambert- Hutchinson. 6 grandkids Courtney Degenhardt (Dalton Nemec) “- Stafford; Kayla Degenhardt- St. Paul, NE; Kaylee (Riley) Juel Great Bend; Jeffery Spragis Great Bend; Kaden Spragis Great Bend; and Austin Croft Pratt and one great grandson Kasyn Juel Great Bend. He is preceded in death by his father Donald (Buck) Lambert. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Monday 17, 2022 January at Reach Church, Pratt with Arron Hirt officiating. Burial will be in Sawyer Cemetery,&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jack "Poppy" Lambert  |1963-2022|

Rosemary Reed, 72, passed away January 11, 2022 at Hilltop Manor, Cunningham, KS. She was born July 29, 1949 in Pratt, to Charles and Mary Rosella Mallonee Heflin. She Attended Pratt High School. Rosemary married Roger Smith Sr. April 8, 1966 they later divorced, he passed in March of 2021. She Married Gary Reed and they later divorced. She worked for the two Nursing Home's in Medicine Lodge. She was a Member of EHU in Medicine Lodge and the Red Hat Society. Rosemary liked to do arts &amp; crafts, enbroidering, sewing and scrap booking as she made everybody one. She mostly loved spending time with the grandchildren. She is survived by Son, Gene (Elaine) Smith of Pratt; Two Daughters, Mary (Scott) Nunn of Pratt; and Clarissa (Steve) Smith of Kingfisher, OK. Siblings, Roberta Mayes, Pratt; Linda Haworth, Patt; Ronald (Sandy) Heflin, Salina; Ruth Heflin (James Cooper) Leavenworth; Roger Heflin, Wellington. There are 10 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Rosemary is preceded in death by her siblings Vina Blasdel, Nancy Brown, Doris Williams and Raymond Helfin. Cremation has taken place. The family request that you wear something purple. Memorial service will be 1:00 pm January 21, 2022 at Trinity Evangelical Church, Pratt, with Pastor Doug Enick officiating. Inurnment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rosemary Reed, 72, passed away January 11, 2022 at Hilltop Manor, Cunningham, KS. She was born July 29, 1949 in Pratt, to Charles and Mary Rosella Mallonee Heflin. She Attended Pratt High School. Rosemary married Roger Smith Sr. April 8, 1966 they later divorced, he passed in March of 2021. She Married Gary Reed and they later divorced. She worked for the two Nursing Home's in Medicine Lodge. She was a Member of EHU in Medicine Lodge and the Red Hat Society. Rosemary liked to do arts &amp; crafts, enbroidering, sewing and scrap booking as she made everybody one. She mostly loved spending time with the grandchildren. She is survived by Son, Gene (Elaine) Smith of Pratt; Two Daughters, Mary (Scott) Nunn of Pratt; and Clarissa (Steve) Smith of Kingfisher, OK. Siblings, Roberta Mayes, Pratt; Linda Haworth, Patt; Ronald (Sandy) Heflin, Salina; Ruth Heflin (James Cooper) Leavenworth; Roger Heflin, Wellington. There are 10 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Rosemary is preceded in death by her siblings Vina Blasdel, Nancy Brown, Doris Williams and Raymond Helfin. Cremation has taken place. The family request that you wear something purple. Memorial service will be 1:00 pm January 21, 2022 at Trinity Evangelical Church, Pratt, with Pastor Doug Enick officiating. Inurnment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rosemary Reed  |1949-2022|

Donna Lou (Knoche) Hager, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Hilltop Manor. She was born on January 15, 1933 in Pratt to Clyde O. and Pearl Irene(Heimuller) Adams. Donna married Merle Knoche on January 29, 1955. He preceded her in death on May 15, 1981. Donna was a farmers daughter and grew up on a farm west of Cullison near Texas lake. She attended and graduated from Cullison High School in 1951. Donna was a homemaker and was always there to help Merle on the farm. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of the Stafford First Christian Church. She is survived by her daughter, DeNean (Ken) McGuire of Pratt; brother, Richard (Marilyn) Adams of Pratt; sister, Leola Hartley of Guymon, Oklahoma; grandsons, Justin (Brooke) McGuire, Corey McGuire, Terry McGuire and Tyson (Danielle) McGuire; and 14 great grandchildren. Donna is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Merle Knoche; and grandson, Kevin McGuire on December 5, 2015. Visitation will be Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Rd, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 14, 2022 at Larrison Mortuary with Pastor Mike McGovney presiding. A private burial with no graveside service will follow at Stafford Cemetery, Stafford.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donna Lou (Knoche) Hager, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Hilltop Manor. She was born on January 15, 1933 in Pratt to Clyde O. and Pearl Irene(Heimuller) Adams. Donna married Merle Knoche on January 29, 1955. He preceded her in death on May 15, 1981. Donna was a farmers daughter and grew up on a farm west of Cullison near Texas lake. She attended and graduated from Cullison High School in 1951. Donna was a homemaker and was always there to help Merle on the farm. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of the Stafford First Christian Church. She is survived by her daughter, DeNean (Ken) McGuire of Pratt; brother, Richard (Marilyn) Adams of Pratt; sister, Leola Hartley of Guymon, Oklahoma; grandsons, Justin (Brooke) McGuire, Corey McGuire, Terry McGuire and Tyson (Danielle) McGuire; and 14 great grandchildren. Donna is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Merle Knoche; and grandson, Kevin McGuire on December 5, 2015. Visitation will be Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Rd, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 14, 2022 at Larrison Mortuary with Pastor Mike McGovney presiding. A private burial with no graveside service will follow at Stafford Cemetery, Stafford.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donna Lou (Knoche) Hager  |1933-2022|

Thelma K. Westerman,98, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 8, 1923 at Isabel, the daughter of William and Anna (Wehling) Laverentz. 

On March 6, 1943 she married Wilbert Westerman at St. John Lutheran Church, Nashville. He preceded her in death on November 29, 2003. She remained an active member at St. John Lutheran Church while her health permitted. They made their home on a farm east of Nashville. Thelma was a homemaker and enjoyed embroidering and word search puzzles. She is survived by a son, Gary (Lleanna) Westerman of Nashville; a daughter, Donna Clough of Nashville; three granddaughters, Raedeen Wingate of Shady Shores, Texas; Kelly (James) Pauling of Big Cabin Oklahoma; and Shelley Westerman (fiance, Jerry Armstrong) of Nashville; 3 great-grandsons, Wesley (Madison) Pauling, Graysen Wingate and Karsen Wingate; and 2 great-great grandchildren, Bo and Hudson Pauling. Thelma is preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; her husband; brothers, Marvin, Roy, Earl, and Dale; sister, Fern Lampe; son-in-law, Wes Clough; and grandson-in-law, Kevin Wingate. Visitation will be Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Rd, Pratt. Due to Covid, Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 14, 2022 at St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery in Nashville with Pastor Dennis Fangmeyer presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thelma K. Westerman,98, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 8, 1923 at Isabel, the daughter of William and Anna (Wehling) Laverentz. On March 6, 1943 she married Wilbert Westerman at St. John Lutheran Church, Nashville. He preceded her in death on November 29, 2003. She remained an active member at St. John Lutheran Church while her health permitted. They made their home on a farm east of Nashville. Thelma was a homemaker and enjoyed embroidering and word search puzzles. She is survived by a son, Gary (Lleanna) Westerman of Nashville; a daughter, Donna Clough of Nashville; three granddaughters, Raedeen Wingate of Shady Shores, Texas; Kelly (James) Pauling of Big Cabin Oklahoma; and Shelley Westerman (fiance, Jerry Armstrong) of Nashville; 3 great-grandsons, Wesley (Madison) Pauling, Graysen Wingate and Karsen Wingate; and 2 great-great grandchildren, Bo and Hudson Pauling. Thelma is preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; her husband; brothers, Marvin, Roy, Earl, and Dale; sister, Fern Lampe; son-in-law, Wes Clough; and grandson-in-law, Kevin Wingate. Visitation will be Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Rd, Pratt. Due to Covid, Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 14, 2022 at St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery in Nashville with Pastor Dennis Fangmeyer presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thelma K. Westerman  |1923-2022|

Kayla Marie Winters, 59 of Sedgwick, Kansas passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022.&nbsp; She was born in Halstead, Kansas to Franklin and Vonda (Smith) Butler. She attended Sedgwick Schools where later in life she worked also. She had a love for people and helping them.&nbsp;She enjoyed life with her family going motorcycle riding, camping and spending time with her grandchildren.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her daughter Kristina Winters, parents, brothers Gene Richardson and Frankie Butler.

Kayla is survived by her husband Ted of the home; her children Justin (Megan) Winters of Hutchinson; Tanna (Johnny) Kotek of Sedgwick; and her favorite child 'Juno'; grandchildren Jade Winters, Jace Winter, Krystina Kotek, Nevaen Kotek and Angelina Kotek; brothers David (Tiny) Pitts of Rose Hill and Greg (Carrie) Butler of Ottowa; sisters Christy (Danny) Pitts of Bentley and Maria Hooper of Newton; many other family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kayla Marie Winters, 59 of Sedgwick, Kansas passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022.&nbsp; She was born in Halstead, Kansas to Franklin and Vonda (Smith) Butler. She attended Sedgwick Schools where later in life she worked also. She had a love for people and helping them.&nbsp;She enjoyed life with her family going motorcycle riding, camping and spending time with her grandchildren.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her daughter Kristina Winters, parents, brothers Gene Richardson and Frankie Butler.Kayla is survived by her husband Ted of the home; her children Justin (Megan) Winters of Hutchinson; Tanna (Johnny) Kotek of Sedgwick; and her favorite child 'Juno'; grandchildren Jade Winters, Jace Winter, Krystina Kotek, Nevaen Kotek and Angelina Kotek; brothers David (Tiny) Pitts of Rose Hill and Greg (Carrie) Butler of Ottowa; sisters Christy (Danny) Pitts of Bentley and Maria Hooper of Newton; many other family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;Services will be held at a later date.

Kayla Marie Winters  |2022|

Raymond Lee Rasmussen, 51, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away on December 30, 2021 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born at Fort Morgan, Colorado, on October 29, 1970, the son of Eddie and May Rasmussen.

Cremation will take place.&nbsp; A celebration of life will be announced at a future date.

Raymond Lee Rasmussen, 51, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away on December 30, 2021 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born at Fort Morgan, Colorado, on October 29, 1970, the son of Eddie and May Rasmussen.Cremation will take place.&nbsp; A celebration of life will be announced at a future date.

Raymond Lee Rasmussen  |1970-2022|

Jack James Bass, 80, passed away on January 11, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, the son of Noble A. and Pearl L. Hunt Bass in Hutchinson. On December 8, 1989, Jack married Margaret Conrad in Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; Jack was a self-employed truck driver and worked for Mid America Redi-Mix and retired after 20 years.&nbsp;&nbsp; Jack was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jackie Dean; a infant daughter, Linda Sue; six brothers, John, Bill, Dusty, Bob, Dean and Hugh Bass; and three sisters, Maxine Edwards, Gwen Nickel and Judy Cummins. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; four sons, Gary Bass, Bill Bass, Jason Bass and Michael Shields; one daughter, Elizabeth Bass; 10 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson.&nbsp; A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jack James Bass, 80, passed away on January 11, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, the son of Noble A. and Pearl L. Hunt Bass in Hutchinson. On December 8, 1989, Jack married Margaret Conrad in Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; Jack was a self-employed truck driver and worked for Mid America Redi-Mix and retired after 20 years.&nbsp;&nbsp; Jack was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jackie Dean; a infant daughter, Linda Sue; six brothers, John, Bill, Dusty, Bob, Dean and Hugh Bass; and three sisters, Maxine Edwards, Gwen Nickel and Judy Cummins. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; four sons, Gary Bass, Bill Bass, Jason Bass and Michael Shields; one daughter, Elizabeth Bass; 10 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson.&nbsp; A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jack James Bass  |1941-2022|

Dale was a veteran of the Korean War and was honored to have been able to go on one of the Honor Flights to Washington DC to tour the monuments and meet Bob Dole.&nbsp; That was a special highlight to be honored in such a manner for his service to our great Country. Dale was well known in Hutchinson, Kansas for his Christmas display “Going to Grandma’s House” which he worked on tirelessly since his retirement always adding new items to the display.&nbsp; In his declining years, he began using his daughter, Cheryl, to help keep everything running properly.&nbsp; Cheryl learned how to change a bike chain and tire at 62 years of age while lying on her back in the snow.&nbsp; It was with extreme disappointment that he had to give up the display several years ago due to his physical limitations and the lack of mechanical aptitude of his daughter. Dale devoted his entire life to Boy Scouting.&nbsp; He took over 15 50-mile backpacking trips with more than 225 scouts and their fathers to Emigrant Wilderness in California and Pikes Peak, Colorado financing a great deal of the trip with his own finances.&nbsp; He was a mentor to many boys who have become extremely successful young men. He assisted and encouraged many boys to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Dale lived a long life of devotion to church, family and scouting.&nbsp; He gave his all in everything he did.&nbsp; His was a life well-lived and I’m sure when he reached the Heavenly gates he was rewarded with the words, well done my good and faithful servant. Dale is survived by his daughter Cheryl Cox of the home who was his primary caregiver for many years enabling Dale to enjoy the comforts of his own home until his passage to his heavenly home.&nbsp; He is also survived by two daughters, Connie Carson-Romano of Mokelumne Hill, CA and Carol Denlea (husband Tom) of Prosser, WA.&nbsp; Dale has 5 grandchildren, Emily Haarsma and husband Chad, Justin Denlea, Tom Carson, Chris Carson and wife Mandy, and Crystal Carson. He has two great grandchildren, Alyssa Carson of Hutchinson, and Connor Carson-Gobbera of Sacramento, CA.&nbsp; He also shared Cheryl’s two lovely dogs that brought great joy and laughter to his life in his later years, Snickerdoodle and Doodlebug.&nbsp; They will miss their daily snacks with Grandpapa and all his love pats. Dale lived a life well-lived and well-loved by many with his service to others as his primary goal.&nbsp; While he will be missed terribly he is probably up in Heaven helping to design Christmas light shows or helping to rearrange the stars in a different manner.&nbsp; I am so proud to have been his daughter and shall rejoice when we all meet again on those beautiful shores. Visitation will be held at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, on Friday, January 14, 2022 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Park Place Christian Church, 2600 N. Adams, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Dale was a veteran of the Korean War and was honored to have been able to go on one of the Honor Flights to Washington DC to tour the monuments and meet Bob Dole.&nbsp; That was a special highlight to be honored in such a manner for his service to our great Country. Dale was well known in Hutchinson, Kansas for his Christmas display “Going to Grandma’s House” which he worked on tirelessly since his retirement always adding new items to the display.&nbsp; In his declining years, he began using his daughter, Cheryl, to help keep everything running properly.&nbsp; Cheryl learned how to change a bike chain and tire at 62 years of age while lying on her back in the snow.&nbsp; It was with extreme disappointment that he had to give up the display several years ago due to his physical limitations and the lack of mechanical aptitude of his daughter. Dale devoted his entire life to Boy Scouting.&nbsp; He took over 15 50-mile backpacking trips with more than 225 scouts and their fathers to Emigrant Wilderness in California and Pikes Peak, Colorado financing a great deal of the trip with his own finances.&nbsp; He was a mentor to many boys who have become extremely successful young men. He assisted and encouraged many boys to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Dale lived a long life of devotion to church, family and scouting.&nbsp; He gave his all in everything he did.&nbsp; His was a life well-lived and I’m sure when he reached the Heavenly gates he was rewarded with the words, well done my good and faithful servant. Dale is survived by his daughter Cheryl Cox of the home who was his primary caregiver for many years enabling Dale to enjoy the comforts of his own home until his passage to his heavenly home.&nbsp; He is also survived by two daughters, Connie Carson-Romano of Mokelumne Hill, CA and Carol Denlea (husband Tom) of Prosser, WA.&nbsp; Dale has 5 grandchildren, Emily Haarsma and husband Chad, Justin Denlea, Tom Carson, Chris Carson and wife Mandy, and Crystal Carson. He has two great grandchildren, Alyssa Carson of Hutchinson, and Connor Carson-Gobbera of Sacramento, CA.&nbsp; He also shared Cheryl’s two lovely dogs that brought great joy and laughter to his life in his later years, Snickerdoodle and Doodlebug.&nbsp; They will miss their daily snacks with Grandpapa and all his love pats. Dale lived a life well-lived and well-loved by many with his service to others as his primary goal.&nbsp; While he will be missed terribly he is probably up in Heaven helping to design Christmas light shows or helping to rearrange the stars in a different manner.&nbsp; I am so proud to have been his daughter and shall rejoice when we all meet again on those beautiful shores. Visitation will be held at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, on Friday, January 14, 2022 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Park Place Christian Church, 2600 N. Adams, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Dale E. Hankins  |1930-2022|

Larry Dean Poplin, 74, of Hutchinson, died January 8, 2022, at Hospice House. He was born December 12, 1947, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Clarence and Ethel (Stanka) Poplin.

Larry graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1966, and Hutchinson Community College in 1976. He was retired from building and bridge work for the Santa Fe Railroad. Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorsports, and travel. He belonged to the Brotherhood of the Maintenance of the Way.

On May 29, 1970, Larry married Sandra L. Wasemiller, in Hutchinson. They shared 51 years together.

He is survived by: wife, Sandra Poplin, Hutchinson; mother-in-law, Norma Wasemiller, Lehigh; brother-in-law, Sidney Wasemiller, Lehigh; and many first and second cousins.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Darrell Poplin.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 17, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary, with the Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. in Lehigh Township Cemetery, Lehigh, Kansas. Those wishing to view a livestream of the service can find a link in Larry’s obituary on the day of the service. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary. Masks will be required for all in attendance at the service and visitation.

Larry Dean Poplin, 74, of Hutchinson, died January 8, 2022, at Hospice House. He was born December 12, 1947, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Clarence and Ethel (Stanka) Poplin.Larry graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1966, and Hutchinson Community College in 1976. He was retired from building and bridge work for the Santa Fe Railroad. Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorsports, and travel. He belonged to the Brotherhood of the Maintenance of the Way.On May 29, 1970, Larry married Sandra L. Wasemiller, in Hutchinson. They shared 51 years together.He is survived by: wife, Sandra Poplin, Hutchinson; mother-in-law, Norma Wasemiller, Lehigh; brother-in-law, Sidney Wasemiller, Lehigh; and many first and second cousins.Larry was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Darrell Poplin.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 17, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary, with the Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. in Lehigh Township Cemetery, Lehigh, Kansas. Those wishing to view a livestream of the service can find a link in Larry’s obituary on the day of the service. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary. Masks will be required for all in attendance at the service and visitation.

Larry Dean Poplin  |1947-2022|

John Henry Gruber, 78, of Hope, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 10, 2022, at Salina Regional Health Center after a battle with lung cancer. He was born April 21, 1943, to Martin and Katie (Katherine Krause) Gruber in Hope. John attended school in Hope, participating in basketball as well as track and field. He graduated from Hope High School in 1962 and began working on the family farm.

On December 18, 1971, he married the love of his life Vicki Hogarty in Tescott. Through this marriage he was blessed with two children, Christopher and Kelli. December 18th, 2021, marked their 50th wedding anniversary. John spent some of his early years doing construction, in addition to a life of farming. He was also a licensed electrician who was always available to friends and neighbors. He and Vicki were active members of the Kansas Young Farmers Association in their early years. John was a dedicated farmer, growing crops and raising cattle with his brother Walter. Later in life, he took up coin collecting and enjoyed attending auctions and spending time with his grandkids. John is survived by his wife Vicki of the home; daughter, Kelli Almes and husband, Ryan of Manhattan; daughter in law, Kai Gruber of Manhattan; brothers, Walter and Rano Gruber of Hope; grandchildren, Ethan, Aiden, and Abigail Gruber of Manhattan, Kendon and Della Almes of Manhattan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Katie, and his son Chris. Family will receive guests on Thursday January 13, 2022, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Yazel-Megli, Herington Chapel at 404 S. Broadway, Herington. Funeral Service will be Friday January 14, 2022, at 1:30 pm at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church at 802 E. Trapp St. in Herington. The family kindly requests that masks be worn for the visitation and funeral service. Interment will take place immediately following the service at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Lyons Creek.&nbsp; &nbsp;

John Henry Gruber, 78, of Hope, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 10, 2022, at Salina Regional Health Center after a battle with lung cancer. He was born April 21, 1943, to Martin and Katie (Katherine Krause) Gruber in Hope. John attended school in Hope, participating in basketball as well as track and field. He graduated from Hope High School in 1962 and began working on the family farm. On December 18, 1971, he married the love of his life Vicki Hogarty in Tescott. Through this marriage he was blessed with two children, Christopher and Kelli. December 18th, 2021, marked their 50th wedding anniversary. John spent some of his early years doing construction, in addition to a life of farming. He was also a licensed electrician who was always available to friends and neighbors. He and Vicki were active members of the Kansas Young Farmers Association in their early years. John was a dedicated farmer, growing crops and raising cattle with his brother Walter. Later in life, he took up coin collecting and enjoyed attending auctions and spending time with his grandkids. John is survived by his wife Vicki of the home; daughter, Kelli Almes and husband, Ryan of Manhattan; daughter in law, Kai Gruber of Manhattan; brothers, Walter and Rano Gruber of Hope; grandchildren, Ethan, Aiden, and Abigail Gruber of Manhattan, Kendon and Della Almes of Manhattan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Katie, and his son Chris. Family will receive guests on Thursday January 13, 2022, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Yazel-Megli, Herington Chapel at 404 S. Broadway, Herington. Funeral Service will be Friday January 14, 2022, at 1:30 pm at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church at 802 E. Trapp St. in Herington. The family kindly requests that masks be worn for the visitation and funeral service. Interment will take place immediately following the service at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Lyons Creek.&nbsp; &nbsp;

John Henry Gruber  |1943-2022|

Juanita Hart Boesker passed into eternal life on January 10, 2022 at the age of 90 years, 11 months and 24 days, ending a life fully lived.&nbsp; Juanita lived in at least 11 countries,&nbsp; met with foreign dignitaries, including former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher of Britain and tried to help people wherever she went.&nbsp; Whether it was getting food to malnourished people, money to a young cousin she'd heard had car trouble, or being in water up to her neck to help a neighbor boy in Australia seine for shrimp to eat, she always tried to help people.

Juanita was born to Cleo and Florence (Strachan) Hart on January 16, 1931 at Barnard, South Dakota.&nbsp; The family moved to Canton, when Juanita was five years old and she graduated from Grade School and High School in Canton.

Juanita married Cliff McCoy in 1953.&nbsp; Cliff was a tester for Haliburton in 1957 when they chose to go foreign.&nbsp; The first assignment was Germany from Frankfurt to Munich, followed by travels to and adventures in Columbia,&nbsp; Australia,&nbsp; South Africa,&nbsp; Spain,&nbsp; Norway,&nbsp; The United Arab Emirates,&nbsp; Iran,&nbsp; Somalia and Scotland&nbsp; - usually living in a country from six weeks to four years before moving to the next country.&nbsp; &nbsp;Juanita and Cliff later divorced.

One of the many highlights of Juanita's life was to be part of the first group of whites to meet with the Montelone tribe of indigenous people in Columbia.&nbsp; She went with a doctor, a National Geographic reporter and other local reporters.&nbsp; She later initiated and oversaw distribution of foods needed for the tribe.

Juanita was also a very successful dog breeder and produced five champion long coated Chihuahuas.&nbsp;

After returning to the United States,&nbsp; Juanita owned and operated a truck weigh scale and restaurant on the Harvey Canal in New Orleans.&nbsp; &nbsp;She had to get up at all hours of the night to weigh trucks and during the day she had to weigh trucks and run the restaurant.&nbsp; She made a success of both parts.

After retiring she returned to Canton and became the director of the Canton Senior Citizen Center.&nbsp; During her years as director she brought about changes that improved it and breathed new life into it.&nbsp; In Canton she also became reacquainted with her old high school sweetheart Leland Boesker and they were married in 2009.&nbsp; They celebrated 10 years of marriage prior to his death in 2020.&nbsp; Juanita was also predeceased by her only sibling, her brother Keith in 1975.

Juanita is survived by her cousins, Doris Evans, Kathleen (Jim) Fischer, Paula (Jack) Taylor, Julie (Vince) Jantz, Sharon (Gary) Starcher and further descendants who will all miss Juanita's sharp mind and ability to summarize things concisely.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Canton Christian Church.&nbsp; &nbsp;Burial will be in the Spring Valley Cemetery Meridian Township south of Canton.

Juanita Hart Boesker passed into eternal life on January 10, 2022 at the age of 90 years, 11 months and 24 days, ending a life fully lived.&nbsp; Juanita lived in at least 11 countries,&nbsp; met with foreign dignitaries, including former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher of Britain and tried to help people wherever she went.&nbsp; Whether it was getting food to malnourished people, money to a young cousin she'd heard had car trouble, or being in water up to her neck to help a neighbor boy in Australia seine for shrimp to eat, she always tried to help people.Juanita was born to Cleo and Florence (Strachan) Hart on January 16, 1931 at Barnard, South Dakota.&nbsp; The family moved to Canton, when Juanita was five years old and she graduated from Grade School and High School in Canton.Juanita married Cliff McCoy in 1953.&nbsp; Cliff was a tester for Haliburton in 1957 when they chose to go foreign.&nbsp; The first assignment was Germany from Frankfurt to Munich, followed by travels to and adventures in Columbia,&nbsp; Australia,&nbsp; South Africa,&nbsp; Spain,&nbsp; Norway,&nbsp; The United Arab Emirates,&nbsp; Iran,&nbsp; Somalia and Scotland&nbsp; - usually living in a country from six weeks to four years before moving to the next country.&nbsp; &nbsp;Juanita and Cliff later divorced.One of the many highlights of Juanita's life was to be part of the first group of whites to meet with the Montelone tribe of indigenous people in Columbia.&nbsp; She went with a doctor, a National Geographic reporter and other local reporters.&nbsp; She later initiated and oversaw distribution of foods needed for the tribe.Juanita was also a very successful dog breeder and produced five champion long coated Chihuahuas.&nbsp;After returning to the United States,&nbsp; Juanita owned and operated a truck weigh scale and restaurant on the Harvey Canal in New Orleans.&nbsp; &nbsp;She had to get up at all hours of the night to weigh trucks and during the day she had to weigh trucks and run the restaurant.&nbsp; She made a success of both parts.After retiring she returned to Canton and became the director of the Canton Senior Citizen Center.&nbsp; During her years as director she brought about changes that improved it and breathed new life into it.&nbsp; In Canton she also became reacquainted with her old high school sweetheart Leland Boesker and they were married in 2009.&nbsp; They celebrated 10 years of marriage prior to his death in 2020.&nbsp; Juanita was also predeceased by her only sibling, her brother Keith in 1975.Juanita is survived by her cousins, Doris Evans, Kathleen (Jim) Fischer, Paula (Jack) Taylor, Julie (Vince) Jantz, Sharon (Gary) Starcher and further descendants who will all miss Juanita's sharp mind and ability to summarize things concisely.A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Canton Christian Church.&nbsp; &nbsp;Burial will be in the Spring Valley Cemetery Meridian Township south of Canton.

Juanita Hart Boesker  |1931-2022|

Noah A. Ratzlaff, 92, of Moundridge, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at Mercy Hospital.&nbsp; He was born November 13, 1929 in rural Canton, the son of Abraham and Lavina (Becker) Ratzlaff.

He was a member of Lone Tree Church of God in Christ, Mennonite in rural Galva.

Noah was united in marriage to Betty Fern Unruh on November 2, 1952 in the Galva community.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on May 11, 2015.

He is survived by his two sons, Stan (Kim) Ratzlaff, and Keith (Lila) Ratzlaff, both of Canton; two daughters, Marla Koehn of Moundridge, and Verna (Jim) Peaster of Cole Camp, Missouri; 12 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

Noah was preceded in death by his wife; parents; son-in-law, Norman Koehn; infant grandson; seven sisters and five brothers. &nbsp;

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Lone Tree Mennonite Church, Galva.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the church cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m., Friday, January 14, at Moundridge Funeral Home, with family greeting friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., at the church.&nbsp;

Noah A. Ratzlaff, 92, of Moundridge, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at Mercy Hospital.&nbsp; He was born November 13, 1929 in rural Canton, the son of Abraham and Lavina (Becker) Ratzlaff.He was a member of Lone Tree Church of God in Christ, Mennonite in rural Galva.Noah was united in marriage to Betty Fern Unruh on November 2, 1952 in the Galva community.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on May 11, 2015.He is survived by his two sons, Stan (Kim) Ratzlaff, and Keith (Lila) Ratzlaff, both of Canton; two daughters, Marla Koehn of Moundridge, and Verna (Jim) Peaster of Cole Camp, Missouri; 12 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.Noah was preceded in death by his wife; parents; son-in-law, Norman Koehn; infant grandson; seven sisters and five brothers. &nbsp;Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Lone Tree Mennonite Church, Galva.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the church cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m., Friday, January 14, at Moundridge Funeral Home, with family greeting friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., at the church.&nbsp;

Noah A. Ratzlaff  |1929-2022|

Bryce Laverne Sargent, 88, of Attica, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Attica Long Term Care. He was born on May 26, 1933 in Adams, NE, the son of Foster Ernest Sargent and Edith Estella (Houston) Sargent. He married Marlene Edith (Sanders) Sargent and she preceded him in death on August 6, 2007.\ Bryce was a mechanic and attended Community Bible Fellowship in Medicine Lodge. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are four children, Robert (Marsha) Sargent of Papillion, NE; Susan (Rick) Fitzgerald of Sharon; Wesley (Maria) Sargent of Lincoln, NE; and Becky (Haider) Al-Ghazaali of Michigan; 16 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren; one brother, Darrel Sargent of Cottonwood, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and five siblings, Leona Little, Delbert Sargent, Milton Sargent, Edith Topp, and Edna Otto. Cremation has taken place. Services will be held at a later date in Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bryce Laverne Sargent, 88, of Attica, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Attica Long Term Care. He was born on May 26, 1933 in Adams, NE, the son of Foster Ernest Sargent and Edith Estella (Houston) Sargent. He married Marlene Edith (Sanders) Sargent and she preceded him in death on August 6, 2007.\ Bryce was a mechanic and attended Community Bible Fellowship in Medicine Lodge. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are four children, Robert (Marsha) Sargent of Papillion, NE; Susan (Rick) Fitzgerald of Sharon; Wesley (Maria) Sargent of Lincoln, NE; and Becky (Haider) Al-Ghazaali of Michigan; 16 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren; one brother, Darrel Sargent of Cottonwood, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and five siblings, Leona Little, Delbert Sargent, Milton Sargent, Edith Topp, and Edna Otto. Cremation has taken place. Services will be held at a later date in Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bryce Laverne Sargent  |1933-2022|

Richard C. “Rich” Oswald 65, died Friday, January 7, 2022 at his Newton residence.&nbsp; He was born December 2, 1956 in Newton, to Carl J. and Judith J. (Brainard) Oswald.&nbsp; On December 21, 2007 he married Jacquie L Entz at Newton, Kansas and she survives of the home.

Rich was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Newton.

He was retired as a welder from AGCO in Hesston.

Rich faithfully served his country in the United States Army being honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 1978.&nbsp; He was a patriotic man who had a deep love of his country.&nbsp; He was a member of the VFW Auxiliary 971.

While relaxing he enjoyed following baseball and his favorite football team the San Francisco 49ers.&nbsp; He also enjoyed learning new ways to BBQ and sharing his grilling with family and friends.&nbsp; He had a love of animals and supported the local Caring Hands Humane Society.

Rich was known for not knowing a stranger and being a friend to all. His greatest joy however was his family.&nbsp; He looked forward to spending time with his loving wife, mother, children, grandchildren and brother.

He is survived by his wife Jacquie of the home; his mother Judith Oswald; son Justin Oswald; daughters Chrissy and Jared Stubby and their girls; Melissa and James Morris and their son; and Andrea and Jarret Baker and their girls and son. &nbsp;He is also survived by a brother John Oswald and together he has 7 grandchildren.

Rich is preceded in death by his father Carl Oswald and son Christopher Oswald.

Funeral service with military honors will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church in Newton with The Reverend Kurt Letcher presiding. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. There will be a private family interment.

Richard C. “Rich” Oswald 65, died Friday, January 7, 2022 at his Newton residence.&nbsp; He was born December 2, 1956 in Newton, to Carl J. and Judith J. (Brainard) Oswald.&nbsp; On December 21, 2007 he married Jacquie L Entz at Newton, Kansas and she survives of the home.Rich was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Newton.He was retired as a welder from AGCO in Hesston.Rich faithfully served his country in the United States Army being honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 1978.&nbsp; He was a patriotic man who had a deep love of his country.&nbsp; He was a member of the VFW Auxiliary 971.While relaxing he enjoyed following baseball and his favorite football team the San Francisco 49ers.&nbsp; He also enjoyed learning new ways to BBQ and sharing his grilling with family and friends.&nbsp; He had a love of animals and supported the local Caring Hands Humane Society.Rich was known for not knowing a stranger and being a friend to all. His greatest joy however was his family.&nbsp; He looked forward to spending time with his loving wife, mother, children, grandchildren and brother.He is survived by his wife Jacquie of the home; his mother Judith Oswald; son Justin Oswald; daughters Chrissy and Jared Stubby and their girls; Melissa and James Morris and their son; and Andrea and Jarret Baker and their girls and son. &nbsp;He is also survived by a brother John Oswald and together he has 7 grandchildren.Rich is preceded in death by his father Carl Oswald and son Christopher Oswald.Funeral service with military honors will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church in Newton with The Reverend Kurt Letcher presiding. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. There will be a private family interment.

Richard C. "Rich" Oswald  |1956-2022|

Geneva A. Peck, 92 of Wichita, entered in her heavenly home on Monday, January 3, 2022. She was born March 28, 1929 to Edward L. and Amalia "Mollie" (Henning) Kurth of Offerle.

She grew up in Alva, Oklahoma and married Milton G. Peters on September 19, 1945. They were married 51 years and were blessed with two daughters Sherilyn and Karren until his death in 1996.&nbsp; In 2000 she married William R. Peck. Together they enjoyed travel and camping for 12 years until his death in 2012.

She is preceded in death by husbands Milton Peters and William Peck, her parents, brothers Howard and Gilbert, sisters Roberta, Loretta, Margaret, Beatrice and Eulalia.

Geneva is survived by her daughters Sherilyn (John) Adams and Karren (Randy) Riley; grandchildren: Jonathan (Shawnee) Adams and their children Saul, Alden and Simone; Amy (Mike) Littleton and their children Eleonor and Henry; Laura Adams; Dennis (Denise) Newfer and their children Caleb, Leah and Tara; her sister Ivalene Pippen, sister-in-law Lois (Don) Brockmeyer; many nieces and nephews, other family and friends.

Graveside Service to be held for family at a later date in Alva, Oklahoma.

Geneva A. Peck, 92 of Wichita, entered in her heavenly home on Monday, January 3, 2022. She was born March 28, 1929 to Edward L. and Amalia "Mollie" (Henning) Kurth of Offerle.She grew up in Alva, Oklahoma and married Milton G. Peters on September 19, 1945. They were married 51 years and were blessed with two daughters Sherilyn and Karren until his death in 1996.&nbsp; In 2000 she married William R. Peck. Together they enjoyed travel and camping for 12 years until his death in 2012.She is preceded in death by husbands Milton Peters and William Peck, her parents, brothers Howard and Gilbert, sisters Roberta, Loretta, Margaret, Beatrice and Eulalia.Geneva is survived by her daughters Sherilyn (John) Adams and Karren (Randy) Riley; grandchildren: Jonathan (Shawnee) Adams and their children Saul, Alden and Simone; Amy (Mike) Littleton and their children Eleonor and Henry; Laura Adams; Dennis (Denise) Newfer and their children Caleb, Leah and Tara; her sister Ivalene Pippen, sister-in-law Lois (Don) Brockmeyer; many nieces and nephews, other family and friends.Graveside Service to be held for family at a later date in Alva, Oklahoma.

Geneva A. Peck  |1929-2022|

Richard Gordon Yeargan, 84, of McPherson, died at 4:30 a.m., Saturday, January 8th, with his wife Jerri at his side at Pleasant View Home, Inman. Richard was born in Wellington, on December 6, 1937, a son of Mildred Lorene (Bartlett) and Gordon Arnold Yeargan. Dick graduated from Goodland High School, Goodland, in 1955. He then attended Fort Hays University where he received his Bachelor's degree, He received his Master's degree from University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, and received his PhD (A.B.D.) from Kansas University, Lawrence, Kansas. He was a member of Church of the Brethren McPherson. Richard Gordon "Dick" Yeargan was united in marriage to Donna Doudle in 1963 and this union was blessed with the birth of a son Cary Todd. In 1982 Dick was united in marriage to Lillian Rossow Cooley. "Dick" Yeargan was united in marriage to Jerri Mae Wisdom Wall on June 24, 2000 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The couple established their first home together Harrison, Arkansas. The couple moved to McPherson in 2005. Dick was a lifelong educator and started his career at El Dorado Middle School, El Dorado, teaching English, Speech, and Drama. He then taught English and developmental reading at Wichita Southeast High School, Wichita, Kansas. In 1970 Dick founded the Freshman Student Program in University College at Wichita State University. He retired in 1998 from Northwest High School teaching English and gifted students. Dick was a member of A.A. McPherson, and NEA. He enjoyed music, reading, traveling, movies, theater, watching sports and was an avid fan of the Wichita Shockers, gardening, and family, friends, and his furry canines. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of over 21 years, Jerri Wall-Yeargan, of McPherson; his step children, Eric "Ric" Wall and wife Patricia "Patti" Wall, of McPherson; Angela "Angel" Decker, of San Antonio, Texas; Robin O'Connor and husband Phillip, of Everett, Washington; and Christopher "Chris" Wall, of McPherson; his brother, Robert George Yeargan, husband of Christopher Nance, of Palm Springs, California; his sisters-in-law, Billie Jean Jones and husband Robert, of Panama City Beach, Florida and Patricia Mast and husband James, of Brunswick, Ohio; his nine step grandchildren, Eric Wall, Landon Wall, Collyn Wall, Whitney Wall, Carson O'Connor, Christopher Decker and wife Leah, Carley Hall and husband Matthew, Miles Wall, and Isabella Wall and Fiance Carter Robinson; three great-grandchildren, Taylen Wall, Caleb Decker, and Harrison Decker; other relatives, many students and a host of friends. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Lorene Yeargan; a son, Cary Todd Yeargan; and his wife Lillian Yeargan. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 21st 2022 at Church of the Brethren in McPherson, with Reverend Kathryn Whitacre officiating. Masks required.

Richard Gordon Yeargan, 84, of McPherson, died at 4:30 a.m., Saturday, January 8th, with his wife Jerri at his side at Pleasant View Home, Inman. Richard was born in Wellington, on December 6, 1937, a son of Mildred Lorene (Bartlett) and Gordon Arnold Yeargan. Dick graduated from Goodland High School, Goodland, in 1955. He then attended Fort Hays University where he received his Bachelor's degree, He received his Master's degree from University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, and received his PhD (A.B.D.) from Kansas University, Lawrence, Kansas. He was a member of Church of the Brethren McPherson. Richard Gordon "Dick" Yeargan was united in marriage to Donna Doudle in 1963 and this union was blessed with the birth of a son Cary Todd. In 1982 Dick was united in marriage to Lillian Rossow Cooley. "Dick" Yeargan was united in marriage to Jerri Mae Wisdom Wall on June 24, 2000 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The couple established their first home together Harrison, Arkansas. The couple moved to McPherson in 2005. Dick was a lifelong educator and started his career at El Dorado Middle School, El Dorado, teaching English, Speech, and Drama. He then taught English and developmental reading at Wichita Southeast High School, Wichita, Kansas. In 1970 Dick founded the Freshman Student Program in University College at Wichita State University. He retired in 1998 from Northwest High School teaching English and gifted students. Dick was a member of A.A. McPherson, and NEA. He enjoyed music, reading, traveling, movies, theater, watching sports and was an avid fan of the Wichita Shockers, gardening, and family, friends, and his furry canines. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of over 21 years, Jerri Wall-Yeargan, of McPherson; his step children, Eric "Ric" Wall and wife Patricia "Patti" Wall, of McPherson; Angela "Angel" Decker, of San Antonio, Texas; Robin O'Connor and husband Phillip, of Everett, Washington; and Christopher "Chris" Wall, of McPherson; his brother, Robert George Yeargan, husband of Christopher Nance, of Palm Springs, California; his sisters-in-law, Billie Jean Jones and husband Robert, of Panama City Beach, Florida and Patricia Mast and husband James, of Brunswick, Ohio; his nine step grandchildren, Eric Wall, Landon Wall, Collyn Wall, Whitney Wall, Carson O'Connor, Christopher Decker and wife Leah, Carley Hall and husband Matthew, Miles Wall, and Isabella Wall and Fiance Carter Robinson; three great-grandchildren, Taylen Wall, Caleb Decker, and Harrison Decker; other relatives, many students and a host of friends. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Lorene Yeargan; a son, Cary Todd Yeargan; and his wife Lillian Yeargan. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 21st 2022 at Church of the Brethren in McPherson, with Reverend Kathryn Whitacre officiating. Masks required.

Richard Gordon Yeargan  |1937-2022|

Penni Dawn Britt-Heller, 58, died on January 10, 2022 at home in St. John, Kansas with her husband and family by her side.

Penni was born April 27, 1963 in Abilene, to Jean Ellen (DeWeese) Britt and Gerald Duane (Sonny) Britt. The youngest of four children, she grew up on the family farm once owned by her great grandparents in the Willowdale Township of the Talmage community. It was there that her love for animals and all things farm life were nurtured. That love grew even more after she married Bruce Heller, and they moved to his farm in St. John.

She attended Talmage Grade School, Chapman Middle School, and Chapman High School, graduating in 1981, before continuing her education in nursing.

Penni began a long and dedicated nursing career in 1985 after graduating from Asbury School of Nursing in Salina and worked in hospitals, clinics, and home health in Manhattan, Salina, Junction City, Price, Utah; Alma, Nebraska; Norton, Salina, and Pratt, and served as a traveling nurse early in her career, serving in Dallas and Hawaii.

She loved teaching others the art of nursing and served as a clinical instructor for Colby Community College from 1999-2010, while also earning her BSN in Nursing from Fort Hays University in 2006. Her former students continue to express their love and gratitude for all she taught them, including the friendly and caring manner with which she cared for them and her patients.

As much as she loved nursing, she loved time spent with family even more. The vacations, campouts, birthday celebrations, family reunions and other events that brought family together were important to her. Penni was a constant energetic, fun-loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece. cousin and friend who loved to make everyone smile and laugh.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce Heller of St. John; son, Drew Britt and wife Brianna of Cave Creek, AZ; mother, Jean Britt of Abilene; sister Shawni (John) Sheets of Abilene; Rory (Deb) Britt of Abilene; and Shane (Toni) Britt of Kansas City. Also surviving are stepsons, David (Veronica) Heller of St. John; Derrick (Weslea) Johnson of Everett, Washington on Aircraft Carrier Nimitz; stepdaughter Kelsey Coe of Houston, Texas; and grandchildren Annabelle and Kensington Britt; Sam, Jazlene, and Jade Heller; and Benjamin and Aubrey Johnson. She is also survived by her special Little Sister, Gracie Dibble of Phillipsburg.

Penni was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Duane (Sonny) Britt; her maternal grandparents, V.P. and Georgia DeWeese; and paternal grandparents, Elvin and Lona Britt.

Along with her love of family and nursing, faith was an ever present and important part of Penni’s life. She wanted everyone to know that even though any of us may face adversities in life, we must still give God the glory and thank him. Never, throughout her entire cancer journey or life, did Penni feel that God left her. She hoped that because of her faith, she may have planted seeds in people to seek Christ.

The family invites you to help us celebrate Penni’s life, laughter, sense of humor, smile, the love she gave family and friends, and her never-ending faith during a celebration of life at Emmanuel Church in Abilene at 7 p.m. Friday, January 14 with Pastor Jon Griffith officiating. &nbsp;A second service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 15 at Trinity Community Church in Hudson, with Pastor Wade Russell officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Park Cemetery, St. John. &nbsp;

Penni Dawn Britt-Heller, 58, died on January 10, 2022 at home in St. John, Kansas with her husband and family by her side.Penni was born April 27, 1963 in Abilene, to Jean Ellen (DeWeese) Britt and Gerald Duane (Sonny) Britt. The youngest of four children, she grew up on the family farm once owned by her great grandparents in the Willowdale Township of the Talmage community. It was there that her love for animals and all things farm life were nurtured. That love grew even more after she married Bruce Heller, and they moved to his farm in St. John.She attended Talmage Grade School, Chapman Middle School, and Chapman High School, graduating in 1981, before continuing her education in nursing.Penni began a long and dedicated nursing career in 1985 after graduating from Asbury School of Nursing in Salina and worked in hospitals, clinics, and home health in Manhattan, Salina, Junction City, Price, Utah; Alma, Nebraska; Norton, Salina, and Pratt, and served as a traveling nurse early in her career, serving in Dallas and Hawaii.She loved teaching others the art of nursing and served as a clinical instructor for Colby Community College from 1999-2010, while also earning her BSN in Nursing from Fort Hays University in 2006. Her former students continue to express their love and gratitude for all she taught them, including the friendly and caring manner with which she cared for them and her patients.As much as she loved nursing, she loved time spent with family even more. The vacations, campouts, birthday celebrations, family reunions and other events that brought family together were important to her. Penni was a constant energetic, fun-loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece. cousin and friend who loved to make everyone smile and laugh.She is survived by her husband, Bruce Heller of St. John; son, Drew Britt and wife Brianna of Cave Creek, AZ; mother, Jean Britt of Abilene; sister Shawni (John) Sheets of Abilene; Rory (Deb) Britt of Abilene; and Shane (Toni) Britt of Kansas City. Also surviving are stepsons, David (Veronica) Heller of St. John; Derrick (Weslea) Johnson of Everett, Washington on Aircraft Carrier Nimitz; stepdaughter Kelsey Coe of Houston, Texas; and grandchildren Annabelle and Kensington Britt; Sam, Jazlene, and Jade Heller; and Benjamin and Aubrey Johnson. She is also survived by her special Little Sister, Gracie Dibble of Phillipsburg.Penni was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Duane (Sonny) Britt; her maternal grandparents, V.P. and Georgia DeWeese; and paternal grandparents, Elvin and Lona Britt.Along with her love of family and nursing, faith was an ever present and important part of Penni’s life. She wanted everyone to know that even though any of us may face adversities in life, we must still give God the glory and thank him. Never, throughout her entire cancer journey or life, did Penni feel that God left her. She hoped that because of her faith, she may have planted seeds in people to seek Christ.The family invites you to help us celebrate Penni’s life, laughter, sense of humor, smile, the love she gave family and friends, and her never-ending faith during a celebration of life at Emmanuel Church in Abilene at 7 p.m. Friday, January 14 with Pastor Jon Griffith officiating. &nbsp;A second service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 15 at Trinity Community Church in Hudson, with Pastor Wade Russell officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Park Cemetery, St. John. &nbsp;

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