Betty Jean Underwood 95, died January 17, 2022 at Pine Village in Moundridge.&nbsp; She was born May 27, 1926 in Wetumka, Oklahoma to Ralph Carson and Thelma (Wilde) Young.

On May 19, 1945 she married John “Jack” Underwood in Wichita and he preceded her in death on October 29, 1990.

Betty was a long time active member of the First United Methodist Church in Newton where she served on many committees through the years. She was also in the Rachel Circle of the church.

In addition to her church, Betty was a member of the VFW Auxiliary.&nbsp; She enjoyed reading, puzzles and playing cards and games. She also was a square dancer in her younger years.&nbsp; Her greatest joy was her family. She looked forward to family vacations and spending time with her daughters and all her grandkids. Attending her grandchildren’s school programs was a special joy.

She is survived by her 3 daughters: Kathy (Don) Howard; Janet Huber and Brenda (Stacy) Vogts; step sister Stanley (Stan) Floyd.&nbsp; She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents, husband and son in law Steve Huber

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel with The Reverend Donna Voteau presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be 12 noon to 1:45 p.m. prior to the service on Friday.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Restlawn Gardens of Memory Rural Newton.

Betty Jean Underwood 95, died January 17, 2022 at Pine Village in Moundridge.&nbsp; She was born May 27, 1926 in Wetumka, Oklahoma to Ralph Carson and Thelma (Wilde) Young.On May 19, 1945 she married John “Jack” Underwood in Wichita and he preceded her in death on October 29, 1990.Betty was a long time active member of the First United Methodist Church in Newton where she served on many committees through the years. She was also in the Rachel Circle of the church.In addition to her church, Betty was a member of the VFW Auxiliary.&nbsp; She enjoyed reading, puzzles and playing cards and games. She also was a square dancer in her younger years.&nbsp; Her greatest joy was her family. She looked forward to family vacations and spending time with her daughters and all her grandkids. Attending her grandchildren’s school programs was a special joy.She is survived by her 3 daughters: Kathy (Don) Howard; Janet Huber and Brenda (Stacy) Vogts; step sister Stanley (Stan) Floyd.&nbsp; She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren.Betty is preceded in death by her parents, husband and son in law Steve HuberFuneral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel with The Reverend Donna Voteau presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be 12 noon to 1:45 p.m. prior to the service on Friday.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Restlawn Gardens of Memory Rural Newton.

Betty Jean Underwood  |1926-2022|

Carol Lynn Lawrence, 70, of Lyons, passed away January 18, 2022, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina. 

She was born July 19, 1951, in Wichita, the daughter of Bill Dean and Audrey Irene Butler Bilson. 

Carol was a lifetime Lyons resident. She worked as an Certified Nursing Aide at Good Samaritan Society of Lyons for 30 plus years. Carol was a member of the United Pentecostal Church, Wichita. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and listening to her Bible. Carol collected southern gospel music and snowmen. She loved to play match 3 games on her phone and talking to her friends and family on the phone. Carol loved to pray. She loved all of her family and friends very much, and always wanted to help everyone she could. 

On May 1, 1981, Carol was united in marriage with James Michael “Mike” Lawrence in Hutchinson. He preceded her in death on March 14, 2021. She is also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Joe Dean Bilson, and Clayton Lee Bilson; and two sisters-in-law, Pamela Kay Bilson and Rebecca Ann Bilson. 

Carol is survived by her brother, Jim Bilson and wife Lucy of Wichita; nephew and adopted son, Jeremy Lee Bilson and wife Cynthia of Lyons, nephews, Carl Bilson, Clayton J. Bilson, Gene Bilson, Bill Bilson, David Bilson, and Joe Bilson; nieces, Rebecca Rose, Carol Diane, Naomi Glenn, and Elizabeth Jo-Ann.

 Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with Rev. Orva Beechy officiating. Burial will follow at Lyons Municipal Cemetery, Lyons. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M., Monday, January 24, 2022 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M.

Carol Lynn Lawrence, 70, of Lyons, passed away January 18, 2022, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina. She was born July 19, 1951, in Wichita, the daughter of Bill Dean and Audrey Irene Butler Bilson. Carol was a lifetime Lyons resident. She worked as an Certified Nursing Aide at Good Samaritan Society of Lyons for 30 plus years. Carol was a member of the United Pentecostal Church, Wichita. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and listening to her Bible. Carol collected southern gospel music and snowmen. She loved to play match 3 games on her phone and talking to her friends and family on the phone. Carol loved to pray. She loved all of her family and friends very much, and always wanted to help everyone she could. On May 1, 1981, Carol was united in marriage with James Michael “Mike” Lawrence in Hutchinson. He preceded her in death on March 14, 2021. She is also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Joe Dean Bilson, and Clayton Lee Bilson; and two sisters-in-law, Pamela Kay Bilson and Rebecca Ann Bilson. Carol is survived by her brother, Jim Bilson and wife Lucy of Wichita; nephew and adopted son, Jeremy Lee Bilson and wife Cynthia of Lyons, nephews, Carl Bilson, Clayton J. Bilson, Gene Bilson, Bill Bilson, David Bilson, and Joe Bilson; nieces, Rebecca Rose, Carol Diane, Naomi Glenn, and Elizabeth Jo-Ann. Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with Rev. Orva Beechy officiating. Burial will follow at Lyons Municipal Cemetery, Lyons. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M., Monday, January 24, 2022 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M.

Carol Lynn Lawrence  |1951-2022|

Juanita M. “Midge” Henning, 91, died Jan. 18, 2022 at her home surrounded by her children.

She was born March 5, 1930, at Anthony, Kansas the daughter of Hilia Strickland Kemp.&nbsp; A longtime resident of the Kingman community, she was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, a retired rural mail carrier, a former CNA and former police dispatcher.

Juanita was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church and the D of I, the EHU and NARFE.

On Nov. 25, 1947, she married Clarence A. Henning at Wendell, Idaho; he died March 6, 2003.&nbsp; 

Survivors include sons Jeff, Jonathon, Jerry, Joel and Jack; daughers Carolyn Rousseau, Connie Schott, Colleen Wance, Christine Stucky and Cynthia Panek; brothers Lawrence “Butch” and Paul Kemp; sister Wanda “Sally” Kemp; 42 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.&nbsp; She was also preceded in death by daughter Cathy Beardsley; sister Betty White; brother Calvin Joe Kemp; and granddaugthers Sonja, Brooke. Hayley, Lily and Mia.

Parish rosary will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday at the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kingman.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday also at St. Patrick Catholic Church.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Juanita M. “Midge” Henning, 91, died Jan. 18, 2022 at her home surrounded by her children.She was born March 5, 1930, at Anthony, Kansas the daughter of Hilia Strickland Kemp.&nbsp; A longtime resident of the Kingman community, she was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, a retired rural mail carrier, a former CNA and former police dispatcher.Juanita was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church and the D of I, the EHU and NARFE.On Nov. 25, 1947, she married Clarence A. Henning at Wendell, Idaho; he died March 6, 2003.&nbsp; Survivors include sons Jeff, Jonathon, Jerry, Joel and Jack; daughers Carolyn Rousseau, Connie Schott, Colleen Wance, Christine Stucky and Cynthia Panek; brothers Lawrence “Butch” and Paul Kemp; sister Wanda “Sally” Kemp; 42 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.&nbsp; She was also preceded in death by daughter Cathy Beardsley; sister Betty White; brother Calvin Joe Kemp; and granddaugthers Sonja, Brooke. Hayley, Lily and Mia.Parish rosary will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday at the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kingman.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday also at St. Patrick Catholic Church.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Juanita M. “Midge” Henning  |1930-2022|

Mildred Evelyn Boswell was born March 22, 1931 to Joseph Flickner and Selma (Albrecht) Flickner. She was their first daughter and forth child of eight. She was born in Spivey, and raised in the Kingman area where she lived most of her life.&nbsp; 

After high school, she attended Grace Bible School in Nebraska while there she had the opportunity to serve the Lord in Cuba as a missionary. God guided her return to Kansas where she worked as an aide at the State Hospital in Winfield. Her return to Kingman came a few years later when she accepted a job as a dispatcher for the city. While working for the city she attended Salt City Business College which gave her the opportunity to become the city treasure. Mildred finished her career with the city as the City Clerk. She retired from the City in 1993 to become a full-time grandma to not only her own grandchildren but also to many others in Kingman. In 2005 she became known as Jeri’s Kitchen’s Pie Lady. &nbsp;She lived her life serving the Lord up until God called her home on January 17th, 2022. She was surrounded by her family.

Mildred was blessed with two daughters from her first union with K.V. Wood. In 1965, she married the love of her life, Wayne J. Boswell in Kingman. With this union, she was gifted one daughter and four sons. Mildred was blessed with 19 grandkids, 40 great-grandkids, and 4 great-great-grandkids.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband, father, mother, two sisters, two brothers, one son, one grandson, one granddaughter, and other close family and friends. 

She is survived by three daughters, Darlene Bradshaw Arkansas, Jerry (Dave) Andersen Kingman, Bonita Harper Hutchinson, and three sons LeRoy (Rosemary) Boswell Kingman, Lynn (Joan) Boswell Kingman, Joe (Sheri) Boswell Spivey, and one daughter in-law Margaret Boswell Wichita.

Funeral services will be 2pm Saturday, January 22nd. Friends may call Friday from 1pm-7pm with family present from 5pm- 7pm at Livingston Funeral Home. Burial will be at Walnut Cemetery.

Mildred Evelyn Boswell was born March 22, 1931 to Joseph Flickner and Selma (Albrecht) Flickner. She was their first daughter and forth child of eight. She was born in Spivey, and raised in the Kingman area where she lived most of her life.&nbsp; After high school, she attended Grace Bible School in Nebraska while there she had the opportunity to serve the Lord in Cuba as a missionary. God guided her return to Kansas where she worked as an aide at the State Hospital in Winfield. Her return to Kingman came a few years later when she accepted a job as a dispatcher for the city. While working for the city she attended Salt City Business College which gave her the opportunity to become the city treasure. Mildred finished her career with the city as the City Clerk. She retired from the City in 1993 to become a full-time grandma to not only her own grandchildren but also to many others in Kingman. In 2005 she became known as Jeri’s Kitchen’s Pie Lady. &nbsp;She lived her life serving the Lord up until God called her home on January 17th, 2022. She was surrounded by her family.Mildred was blessed with two daughters from her first union with K.V. Wood. In 1965, she married the love of her life, Wayne J. Boswell in Kingman. With this union, she was gifted one daughter and four sons. Mildred was blessed with 19 grandkids, 40 great-grandkids, and 4 great-great-grandkids.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband, father, mother, two sisters, two brothers, one son, one grandson, one granddaughter, and other close family and friends. She is survived by three daughters, Darlene Bradshaw Arkansas, Jerry (Dave) Andersen Kingman, Bonita Harper Hutchinson, and three sons LeRoy (Rosemary) Boswell Kingman, Lynn (Joan) Boswell Kingman, Joe (Sheri) Boswell Spivey, and one daughter in-law Margaret Boswell Wichita.Funeral services will be 2pm Saturday, January 22nd. Friends may call Friday from 1pm-7pm with family present from 5pm- 7pm at Livingston Funeral Home. Burial will be at Walnut Cemetery.

Mildred Evelyn Boswell  |1931-2022|

Melvin Leroy Barnett, 77, passed away January 19, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.&nbsp; He was born June 14, 1944, in Paola, KS, to Marion B. and Phoebe E. (McCarty) Barnett.

Melvin was a 1962 graduate of Parker Rural High School, Parker.&nbsp; He received a bachelor’s degree in 1968, and a Master Degree in Education in 1984, both from Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg.&nbsp; Melvin taught and coached in various public middle schools and high schools throughout Kansas, and was also an ordained minister.&nbsp; He was a member of the Hutchinson Sons of American Legion, and the Hutchinson Breakfast Lions Club, serving as Past District Governor.&nbsp; Melvin also was a member of The Father’s House, Hutchinson.

He enjoyed trains, reading Western books and novels, and was an avid John Wayne fan.&nbsp; Melvin never met a stranger.&nbsp; He held various titles throughout his career, such as teacher, coach, and administrator, but his most cherished titles were son, husband, father, grandfather, soon to be great-grandfather, brother, and friend.

On December 29, 1961, Melvin married Elizabeth Ann Prentice, in Mound City.&nbsp; They shared over 60 years of marriage.

He is survived by:&nbsp; his wife, Elizabeth Barnett of Hutchinson; children, Debi (fiancé, Kirk Kinast) Barnett of Hutchinson, Becky Barnett of St. Petersburg, FL, Mark Barnett of Hutchinson, Marty (April) Barnett of Owasso, OK, and Matthew (Camille) Barnett of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Aron Kirkendoll, Haley (Shayne) Rose, Isaac Barnett, Phoebe Barnett, Elisha Barnett, Thomas Barnett, Belle Barnett, Calvin Barnett, Samuel Barnett, Leila Barnett, and Elsie Mae Barnett; great-granddaughter (due in February); and brother-in-law, John Polley of Parker, KS.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Connie Polley.

Celebration of Life service will be held at a future date.

Melvin Leroy Barnett, 77, passed away January 19, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.&nbsp; He was born June 14, 1944, in Paola, KS, to Marion B. and Phoebe E. (McCarty) Barnett.Melvin was a 1962 graduate of Parker Rural High School, Parker.&nbsp; He received a bachelor’s degree in 1968, and a Master Degree in Education in 1984, both from Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg.&nbsp; Melvin taught and coached in various public middle schools and high schools throughout Kansas, and was also an ordained minister.&nbsp; He was a member of the Hutchinson Sons of American Legion, and the Hutchinson Breakfast Lions Club, serving as Past District Governor.&nbsp; Melvin also was a member of The Father’s House, Hutchinson.He enjoyed trains, reading Western books and novels, and was an avid John Wayne fan.&nbsp; Melvin never met a stranger.&nbsp; He held various titles throughout his career, such as teacher, coach, and administrator, but his most cherished titles were son, husband, father, grandfather, soon to be great-grandfather, brother, and friend.On December 29, 1961, Melvin married Elizabeth Ann Prentice, in Mound City.&nbsp; They shared over 60 years of marriage.He is survived by:&nbsp; his wife, Elizabeth Barnett of Hutchinson; children, Debi (fiancé, Kirk Kinast) Barnett of Hutchinson, Becky Barnett of St. Petersburg, FL, Mark Barnett of Hutchinson, Marty (April) Barnett of Owasso, OK, and Matthew (Camille) Barnett of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Aron Kirkendoll, Haley (Shayne) Rose, Isaac Barnett, Phoebe Barnett, Elisha Barnett, Thomas Barnett, Belle Barnett, Calvin Barnett, Samuel Barnett, Leila Barnett, and Elsie Mae Barnett; great-granddaughter (due in February); and brother-in-law, John Polley of Parker, KS.Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Connie Polley.Celebration of Life service will be held at a future date.

Melvin Leroy Barnett  |1944-2022|

Wallace Lee Zimmerman, 93, died Monday, January 17, 2021 at Medicalodge, Goddard.&nbsp;

 Born November 30, 1928 at Sterling he was the son of Weldon Dallas and Ethel Margie Cross Zimmerman.&nbsp; 

He was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the Army.&nbsp; 

On August 5, 1950 he married Martha Bruer at Medicine Lodge.&nbsp; She died March 28, 2012.&nbsp; He is survived by two daughters: Bonnie (Daniel) Dalke and Ann Davis.&nbsp; Sister: Sharon Bigcharles.&nbsp; Two grandchildren: Mindy (Paul) Kirkwood and Shandra Dalke.&nbsp; Two great grandchildren: Cheyenne and Sierra Ann Kirkwood.

Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, January 22 at Minnis Chapel, Stafford.&nbsp; Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp;

Wallace Lee Zimmerman, 93, died Monday, January 17, 2021 at Medicalodge, Goddard.&nbsp; Born November 30, 1928 at Sterling he was the son of Weldon Dallas and Ethel Margie Cross Zimmerman.&nbsp; He was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the Army.&nbsp; On August 5, 1950 he married Martha Bruer at Medicine Lodge.&nbsp; She died March 28, 2012.&nbsp; He is survived by two daughters: Bonnie (Daniel) Dalke and Ann Davis.&nbsp; Sister: Sharon Bigcharles.&nbsp; Two grandchildren: Mindy (Paul) Kirkwood and Shandra Dalke.&nbsp; Two great grandchildren: Cheyenne and Sierra Ann Kirkwood.Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, January 22 at Minnis Chapel, Stafford.&nbsp; Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp;

Wallace Lee Zimmerman  |1928-2022|

Velma Mae (Mease) Thom, 93, of Medicine Lodge, KS, died Monday, January 17, 2022 at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. She was born on June 11, 1928 near Isabel, to Byron and Bertha (Price) Mease.

Velma graduated from Isabel High School in 1946. She attended Southwestern College for two years before the love of her life after returning from war said: marry me now or never. They did. On November 14, 1948 she married Charles Wayne Thom and began 70 years of loving marriage. Wayne and Velma set up farming and ranching in the Lake City area and eventually moving to Isabel in 1953. Through the years Velma was a devoted wife and after a rough start a Mother. She was a co-founder of the Valley Builders EHU, Nashville Dorcus Society, Medicine Lodge Lady’s of Trinity, and a 4-H leader. Velma was formerly a member of St. John Lutheran church Nashville, currently Trinity Lutheran Church, Medicine Lodge. Her greatest joy was working alongside her family and husband on all farm projects and growing her family in a loving home. Velma loved cooking with her kids and grands, gardening, sewing, developing friendships with everyone she met, and pulling those darn weeds in her yard. She was a kind soul, always smiling, tough as nails, and a beautiful person inside and out. Surviving are her sons, Matt Thom, Medicine Lodge; Monte (Toni) Thom, Medicine Lodge; Clark (Brandi) Thom, Isabel. Her grandchildren, Micah (Andy) Waggoner, Isabel; Riley Thom (Reagan Fischer) Medicine Lodge; Carrington Jo Thom, Wichita; Micah John (Taylor) Polson, Pratt; Madison Polson ( Hunter Soyez) Wichita; Morgan Polson, Hays; Kristine Landwehr (Andy Larkin), Medicine Lodge; Herbie (Laura) Landwehr, Sharon; Heath (Alyssa) Landwehr, Sharon. Her great grandchildren, Braylee and Blaine Waggoner, Isabel; Emersyn May Polson, Pratt; Jocelyn Jones, Medicine Lodge; Hayes Landwehr, Sharon. Sister-in-law, Eleanor Banks, cousin, Glenn Dirks and life-long friend, Juanita Keller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wayne Thom, a son, Randy Scott, her parents Byron and Bertha Mease, her brother Harold Mease and an infant brother, Edward.

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 20, 2022 from 1:00 pm until 8:00pm, with family present from 5-7.pm. at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS, 67104.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Medicine Lodge, KS with Pastor Merlyn Lohrke officiating. Burial will be in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Nashville, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Velma Mae (Mease) Thom, 93, of Medicine Lodge, KS, died Monday, January 17, 2022 at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. She was born on June 11, 1928 near Isabel, to Byron and Bertha (Price) Mease. Velma graduated from Isabel High School in 1946. She attended Southwestern College for two years before the love of her life after returning from war said: marry me now or never. They did. On November 14, 1948 she married Charles Wayne Thom and began 70 years of loving marriage. Wayne and Velma set up farming and ranching in the Lake City area and eventually moving to Isabel in 1953. Through the years Velma was a devoted wife and after a rough start a Mother. She was a co-founder of the Valley Builders EHU, Nashville Dorcus Society, Medicine Lodge Lady’s of Trinity, and a 4-H leader. Velma was formerly a member of St. John Lutheran church Nashville, currently Trinity Lutheran Church, Medicine Lodge. Her greatest joy was working alongside her family and husband on all farm projects and growing her family in a loving home. Velma loved cooking with her kids and grands, gardening, sewing, developing friendships with everyone she met, and pulling those darn weeds in her yard. She was a kind soul, always smiling, tough as nails, and a beautiful person inside and out. Surviving are her sons, Matt Thom, Medicine Lodge; Monte (Toni) Thom, Medicine Lodge; Clark (Brandi) Thom, Isabel. Her grandchildren, Micah (Andy) Waggoner, Isabel; Riley Thom (Reagan Fischer) Medicine Lodge; Carrington Jo Thom, Wichita; Micah John (Taylor) Polson, Pratt; Madison Polson ( Hunter Soyez) Wichita; Morgan Polson, Hays; Kristine Landwehr (Andy Larkin), Medicine Lodge; Herbie (Laura) Landwehr, Sharon; Heath (Alyssa) Landwehr, Sharon. Her great grandchildren, Braylee and Blaine Waggoner, Isabel; Emersyn May Polson, Pratt; Jocelyn Jones, Medicine Lodge; Hayes Landwehr, Sharon. Sister-in-law, Eleanor Banks, cousin, Glenn Dirks and life-long friend, Juanita Keller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wayne Thom, a son, Randy Scott, her parents Byron and Bertha Mease, her brother Harold Mease and an infant brother, Edward. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 20, 2022 from 1:00 pm until 8:00pm, with family present from 5-7.pm. at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS, 67104. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Medicine Lodge, KS with Pastor Merlyn Lohrke officiating. Burial will be in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Nashville, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Velma Mae (Mease) Thom  |1928-2022|

Lois Duncan Long, 96, of Alden went to be forever with the Lord on January 17, 2022, at Sterling Village. 

Her dear husband Fred had preceded her in death by a mere 63 hours. Lois was a truly beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, as well as a treasured teacher and friend. 

Lois was born in Alden on May 4, 1925, to J. Paul Duncan and Leonore (Proffitt) Duncan. She attended Alden schools and earned her teaching credentials from Sterling College. Lois taught elementary grades in local schools, as well as teaching kindergarten at Florence, for six years. 

In all, Lois taught school for 34 years. Lois was the oldest of three children. Since her dad wanted to have a family orchestra, he had Lois learn to play the clarinet, her younger sister Ruth the violin, and her younger brother Jack the trumpet. Lois also became an accomplished pianist and organist and spent many years as a church organist. 

She started dating Paul Fred Long during their senior year at Alden High School. When Fred was drafted in 1944, they were married in the bay window of her family home. She and Fred later bought this family home in 1947 and lived there until December of 2021. In all, Lois lived in that home for 88 of her 96 years. They went to Texas together for Fred's basic training. Lois worked a hot, difficult job in the base laundry until Fred was sent to the east coast before shipping out for the war in Europe. Lois returned to Sterling College and soon completed another semester. She took her first teaching job in the Raymond, grade school. When Fred returned from overseas, he completed his college education and began teaching and eventually coaching. Lois continued teaching as well until their son Duncan was born in 1949, followed soon by daughter Jan in 1952. Eventually the Longs moved back to their home in Alden and soon started working for the Alden/Sterling Schools. Lois finally retired in 1984. During retirement Lois conducted a Bible study in her home for many years. She enjoyed reading and keeping in touch with her children and grandchildren and eventually her great-grandchildren. She was loved by all. In her later years, Lois ended every conversation and visit with this beautiful blessing and we bless her with it now and for all eternity: May the Lord bless you and keep you; May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you; May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace through His shed blood. Lois was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul; two beloved children--her writer/illustrator son Duncan, and her lawyer/judge/legislator daughter Jan. We can only imagine the joyous reunion in heaven! 

Lois is survived by her granddaughter Kristen Geri (Chad) of Olathe and their children Jonathan, Breely, Mia and Daniel; her grandson Nicholas Long (Samantha) of Manhattan; her son-in-law Ron Pauls of Hutchinson; and her daughter-in-law Maggie Long of Manhattan. 

The funeral service will be at 11:30 A.M., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at CrossPoint Church, Sterling, with Pastor Andy Addis officiating. Burial will follow at the Alden Valley Cemetery, Alden. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 21, 2022, at CrossPoint Church, Sterling.&nbsp;

Lois Duncan Long, 96, of Alden went to be forever with the Lord on January 17, 2022, at Sterling Village. Her dear husband Fred had preceded her in death by a mere 63 hours. Lois was a truly beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, as well as a treasured teacher and friend. Lois was born in Alden on May 4, 1925, to J. Paul Duncan and Leonore (Proffitt) Duncan. She attended Alden schools and earned her teaching credentials from Sterling College. Lois taught elementary grades in local schools, as well as teaching kindergarten at Florence, for six years. In all, Lois taught school for 34 years. Lois was the oldest of three children. Since her dad wanted to have a family orchestra, he had Lois learn to play the clarinet, her younger sister Ruth the violin, and her younger brother Jack the trumpet. Lois also became an accomplished pianist and organist and spent many years as a church organist. She started dating Paul Fred Long during their senior year at Alden High School. When Fred was drafted in 1944, they were married in the bay window of her family home. She and Fred later bought this family home in 1947 and lived there until December of 2021. In all, Lois lived in that home for 88 of her 96 years. They went to Texas together for Fred's basic training. Lois worked a hot, difficult job in the base laundry until Fred was sent to the east coast before shipping out for the war in Europe. Lois returned to Sterling College and soon completed another semester. She took her first teaching job in the Raymond, grade school. When Fred returned from overseas, he completed his college education and began teaching and eventually coaching. Lois continued teaching as well until their son Duncan was born in 1949, followed soon by daughter Jan in 1952. Eventually the Longs moved back to their home in Alden and soon started working for the Alden/Sterling Schools. Lois finally retired in 1984. During retirement Lois conducted a Bible study in her home for many years. She enjoyed reading and keeping in touch with her children and grandchildren and eventually her great-grandchildren. She was loved by all. In her later years, Lois ended every conversation and visit with this beautiful blessing and we bless her with it now and for all eternity: May the Lord bless you and keep you; May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you; May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace through His shed blood. Lois was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul; two beloved children--her writer/illustrator son Duncan, and her lawyer/judge/legislator daughter Jan. We can only imagine the joyous reunion in heaven! Lois is survived by her granddaughter Kristen Geri (Chad) of Olathe and their children Jonathan, Breely, Mia and Daniel; her grandson Nicholas Long (Samantha) of Manhattan; her son-in-law Ron Pauls of Hutchinson; and her daughter-in-law Maggie Long of Manhattan. The funeral service will be at 11:30 A.M., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at CrossPoint Church, Sterling, with Pastor Andy Addis officiating. Burial will follow at the Alden Valley Cemetery, Alden. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 21, 2022, at CrossPoint Church, Sterling.&nbsp;

Lois Duncan Long  |1925-2022|

Merwin Edward “Ed” Jones Jr., 80, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away January 17, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. 

He was born September 18, 1941, on the S curve north of Sterling, the son of Merwin Sr. and Alverna McKee Jones. 

Ed was a lifelong Sterling resident. He attended Kindergarten through the eighth grade at Union 5 School and graduated from Sterling High School with the class of 1959. Ed also attended Sterling College, Kansas State University, and Fort Hays State University.

 He was a farmer and stockman, custom harvester for over twenty-five years, and drove a cattle truck for Branson Truck Line for over forty-five years. Ed served in the United States Marine Corp Reserve from 1960 until 1966. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Sterling, where he served as a deacon and elder. Ed was very involved in 4-H, Lions Club, and was a volunteer at the Sterling Manor and the Sterling Community Garden. He enjoyed watching the Western Channel, model trains, loved farming, was an avid Denver Bronco’s Fan, and most of all spending time with his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Ed elk hunted for over twenty years with his father and friends. 

On May 25, 1962, Ed was united in marriage with Margaret “Marge” Lowe in Sterling. She survives of the home. He is also survived by his four children, Debbie Engelland and husband Doug of Sterling; Scott Jones and wife Cyndi of Overland Park; Doug Jones of Sterling; and Tyler Jones and wife Shawna of Galva; three siblings, Rozita Chedzoy and husband Jim of NY; Rosyln Foster of TX; and Bob Jones and wife Paula of SC; ten grandchildren, Justin Engelland and wife Makenzie, Jake Engelland, Austin Engelland, Jack Jones, Tristin Orem, Ty Herrera, Ashley DeLosReyes and husband Carlos, Julia Jones, Rylee Jones, and Emma Herrera; four great-grandchildren, Avery, and triplets born on Ed’s 75th birthday, Elie, Caleb, and Owen; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Ed is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Lurline Faas and Kathleen Brashear; and daughter-in-law, Cheri Jones. 

Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 21, 2022, at the United Presbyterian Church, Sterling, with Pastor Melissa Krabbe officiating. Burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the United Presbyterian Church, Sterling, with family present. The family request everyone to wear a mask.&nbsp;

Merwin Edward “Ed” Jones Jr., 80, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away January 17, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. He was born September 18, 1941, on the S curve north of Sterling, the son of Merwin Sr. and Alverna McKee Jones. Ed was a lifelong Sterling resident. He attended Kindergarten through the eighth grade at Union 5 School and graduated from Sterling High School with the class of 1959. Ed also attended Sterling College, Kansas State University, and Fort Hays State University. He was a farmer and stockman, custom harvester for over twenty-five years, and drove a cattle truck for Branson Truck Line for over forty-five years. Ed served in the United States Marine Corp Reserve from 1960 until 1966. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Sterling, where he served as a deacon and elder. Ed was very involved in 4-H, Lions Club, and was a volunteer at the Sterling Manor and the Sterling Community Garden. He enjoyed watching the Western Channel, model trains, loved farming, was an avid Denver Bronco’s Fan, and most of all spending time with his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Ed elk hunted for over twenty years with his father and friends. On May 25, 1962, Ed was united in marriage with Margaret “Marge” Lowe in Sterling. She survives of the home. He is also survived by his four children, Debbie Engelland and husband Doug of Sterling; Scott Jones and wife Cyndi of Overland Park; Doug Jones of Sterling; and Tyler Jones and wife Shawna of Galva; three siblings, Rozita Chedzoy and husband Jim of NY; Rosyln Foster of TX; and Bob Jones and wife Paula of SC; ten grandchildren, Justin Engelland and wife Makenzie, Jake Engelland, Austin Engelland, Jack Jones, Tristin Orem, Ty Herrera, Ashley DeLosReyes and husband Carlos, Julia Jones, Rylee Jones, and Emma Herrera; four great-grandchildren, Avery, and triplets born on Ed’s 75th birthday, Elie, Caleb, and Owen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ed is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Lurline Faas and Kathleen Brashear; and daughter-in-law, Cheri Jones. Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 21, 2022, at the United Presbyterian Church, Sterling, with Pastor Melissa Krabbe officiating. Burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the United Presbyterian Church, Sterling, with family present. The family request everyone to wear a mask.&nbsp;

Merwin Edward “Ed” Jones Jr.  |1941-2022|

N. Jeanne “Tiny” Goins DeAllen- Hartsfield was born September 18, 1934 in Alameda/Pocatello, Idaho to Edward and Ethel Goins. 

Jeanne attended Pocatello S.D.A School, Franklin Junior High, Pocatello HS, Union College, and Western American University. In 1956, Jeanne became an R.N., 1962 she taught Nursing Assistants, 1995 she graduated with a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology. Working with incest survivors was her final work. She retired in 2006. Jeanne was a member of Maranatha SDA church in California. 

Jeanne was preceded by her husband Arnett Hartsfield and is survived by her daughter Sharyna (Ron Reece), her sister, stepchildren, grandchildren/great-grandchildren, Godchildren, nieces/nephews, extended family.

Visitation at the Birzer Funeral Home from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM on January 24, 2022.

N. Jeanne “Tiny” Goins DeAllen- Hartsfield was born September 18, 1934 in Alameda/Pocatello, Idaho to Edward and Ethel Goins. Jeanne attended Pocatello S.D.A School, Franklin Junior High, Pocatello HS, Union College, and Western American University. In 1956, Jeanne became an R.N., 1962 she taught Nursing Assistants, 1995 she graduated with a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology. Working with incest survivors was her final work. She retired in 2006. Jeanne was a member of Maranatha SDA church in California. Jeanne was preceded by her husband Arnett Hartsfield and is survived by her daughter Sharyna (Ron Reece), her sister, stepchildren, grandchildren/great-grandchildren, Godchildren, nieces/nephews, extended family.Visitation at the Birzer Funeral Home from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM on January 24, 2022.

N. Jeanne “Tiny” Goins DeAllen- Hartsfield  |1934-2022|

Paul F. Long, 98, of Alden, entered into glory on January 14, 2022, at Sterling Village. Paul was a treasured husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and teacher.

Paul was born to Henry and Pearl Long in southeastern Colorado in a tarpaper shack on the prairie in 1923. He and his five siblings took turns riding bareback to their one-room schoolhouse. When Paul was 8 in 1931, he and his family moved to a farm home south of the Arkansas River, barely escaping the fury of the Dust Bowl. Paul and all his siblings graduated from Alden High School, where Paul had also dated Lois Duncan during their senior year.

When Paul was drafted in 1944, he and Lois were married in the bay window of her family home, which they then bought in 1947 and lived in until December 2021.

Paul was inducted into the army in May 1944, ultimately ending up in the 10th Mountain Division. They soon shipped out for Italy, where they were in combat with German soldiers until the war ended in Europe in 1945. Paul was finally discharged from the army in the spring of 1946 in possession of numerous medals, including the Purple Heart.

Paul then enrolled at Sterling College and by attending both regular and summer sessions, plus receiving credit for various army activities, was able to graduate in two and a half years. He then went to work teaching 7th and 8th grades at Kensington Grade School. During that time Paul and Lois' son Duncan was born in 1949.

Paul decided he wanted to coach high school basketball and took jobs at Beverly and Satanta, which is where their daughter Jan was born in 1952. Paul then did a stint selling life insurance for Kansas City Life Insurance Co. but the coaching bug was still biting. So, Paul spent the next eight years teaching biology and coaching high school basketball, one year at Norton as an assistant coach and seven years as basketball coach at Florence, KS, where he took a team to State in 1958. During the summers of those eight years, Paul earned his master’s degree at KU.

During all those years of teaching, Paul and Lois had maintained their house in Alden and they decided it was time to look for jobs closer to home. Paul found a job teaching at Ellinwood Grade School and soon thereafter a job opened up in the Alden/Sterling Schools teaching biology. He remained in that position for 17 years, retiring in 1986. During Paul's years of retirement, he indulged his passion for reading, researching, and writing, submitting many articles for publication in the Kansas Territorial and other regional publications. He was also a prolific writer of poetry, producing two collections--"A Host of Christmases" and "Songs from the Sandhills".

Paul also wrote a weekly column for the Sterling Bulletin entitled "Nature's Week" and was referred to fondly by some as Mr. Nature.

Paul was preceded in death by his two beloved children--his writer/illustrator son Duncan, and his lawyer/judge/legislator daughter Jan. We can only imagine the joyous reunion in heaven!

Paul is survived by his wife of 77 years, Lois Duncan Long; his granddaughter Kristen Geri (Chad) of Olathe and their children Jonathan, Breely, Mia and Daniel; his grandson Nicholas Long (Samantha) of Manhattan; his son-in-law Ron Pauls of Hutchinson; and his daughter-in-law Maggie Long of Manhattan.

The funeral service will be at 11:30 A.M., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at CrossPoint Church, Sterling, with Pastor Andy Addis officiating. Burial will follow at the Alden Valley Cemetery, Alden with military honors by the United States Army Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 21, 2022, at CrossPoint Church, Sterling.

Paul F. Long, 98, of Alden, entered into glory on January 14, 2022, at Sterling Village. Paul was a treasured husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and teacher.Paul was born to Henry and Pearl Long in southeastern Colorado in a tarpaper shack on the prairie in 1923. He and his five siblings took turns riding bareback to their one-room schoolhouse. When Paul was 8 in 1931, he and his family moved to a farm home south of the Arkansas River, barely escaping the fury of the Dust Bowl. Paul and all his siblings graduated from Alden High School, where Paul had also dated Lois Duncan during their senior year.When Paul was drafted in 1944, he and Lois were married in the bay window of her family home, which they then bought in 1947 and lived in until December 2021.Paul was inducted into the army in May 1944, ultimately ending up in the 10th Mountain Division. They soon shipped out for Italy, where they were in combat with German soldiers until the war ended in Europe in 1945. Paul was finally discharged from the army in the spring of 1946 in possession of numerous medals, including the Purple Heart.Paul then enrolled at Sterling College and by attending both regular and summer sessions, plus receiving credit for various army activities, was able to graduate in two and a half years. He then went to work teaching 7th and 8th grades at Kensington Grade School. During that time Paul and Lois' son Duncan was born in 1949.Paul decided he wanted to coach high school basketball and took jobs at Beverly and Satanta, which is where their daughter Jan was born in 1952. Paul then did a stint selling life insurance for Kansas City Life Insurance Co. but the coaching bug was still biting. So, Paul spent the next eight years teaching biology and coaching high school basketball, one year at Norton as an assistant coach and seven years as basketball coach at Florence, KS, where he took a team to State in 1958. During the summers of those eight years, Paul earned his master’s degree at KU.During all those years of teaching, Paul and Lois had maintained their house in Alden and they decided it was time to look for jobs closer to home. Paul found a job teaching at Ellinwood Grade School and soon thereafter a job opened up in the Alden/Sterling Schools teaching biology. He remained in that position for 17 years, retiring in 1986. During Paul's years of retirement, he indulged his passion for reading, researching, and writing, submitting many articles for publication in the Kansas Territorial and other regional publications. He was also a prolific writer of poetry, producing two collections--"A Host of Christmases" and "Songs from the Sandhills".Paul also wrote a weekly column for the Sterling Bulletin entitled "Nature's Week" and was referred to fondly by some as Mr. Nature.Paul was preceded in death by his two beloved children--his writer/illustrator son Duncan, and his lawyer/judge/legislator daughter Jan. We can only imagine the joyous reunion in heaven!Paul is survived by his wife of 77 years, Lois Duncan Long; his granddaughter Kristen Geri (Chad) of Olathe and their children Jonathan, Breely, Mia and Daniel; his grandson Nicholas Long (Samantha) of Manhattan; his son-in-law Ron Pauls of Hutchinson; and his daughter-in-law Maggie Long of Manhattan.The funeral service will be at 11:30 A.M., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at CrossPoint Church, Sterling, with Pastor Andy Addis officiating. Burial will follow at the Alden Valley Cemetery, Alden with military honors by the United States Army Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 21, 2022, at CrossPoint Church, Sterling.

Paul F. Long  |1923-2022|

Mary Lou Hedrick, 89, died Jan. 18, 2022 at the Prairie Sunset Home.

She was born July 5, 1932, at Hutchinson the daughter of Thomas and Amelia Girard White.

&nbsp; A longtime resident of the Castleton and Pretty Prairie communities, she was a homemaker, an Avon representative and a former EMT.

Mary Lou was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kingman; the St. Agnes Altar Society, Castleton, the Beta Study Club and the Pretty Prairie Bell Choir.

On Aug. 3, 1950, she married Bryce Hedrick; he died Oct. 30, 2012.&nbsp; 

Survivors include sons Mike (Connie), Tony (Cindy), Pat (Tricia) and Kevin (Amy); daughters Sharon (Dave) Wassenberg, Susan Duran, Jane (Chuck) Thronson, Cindy (Kris) Hedrick, Rosemary Hedrick and Mari Ann (Tom) Farrell; sisters Patricia Perkins and Elaine Meier; 27 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

 She was also preceded in death by brother Thomas and &nbsp;an infant brother Lawrence; sisters Dorothy Roylance, Francie Grilliot and Theresa Barb; son-in-law David Duran; granddaughter Latisha Duran; and grandson-in-law Jeff Matthews.

Parish rosary will be 7:00 p.m., Friday at the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kingman.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday also at St. Patrick Catholic Church.&nbsp; Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday at the Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman.&nbsp; Graveside services will be 12:00 noon, Saturday at the St. Agnes Cemetery, Castleton.

Mary Lou Hedrick, 89, died Jan. 18, 2022 at the Prairie Sunset Home.She was born July 5, 1932, at Hutchinson the daughter of Thomas and Amelia Girard White.&nbsp; A longtime resident of the Castleton and Pretty Prairie communities, she was a homemaker, an Avon representative and a former EMT.Mary Lou was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kingman; the St. Agnes Altar Society, Castleton, the Beta Study Club and the Pretty Prairie Bell Choir.On Aug. 3, 1950, she married Bryce Hedrick; he died Oct. 30, 2012.&nbsp; Survivors include sons Mike (Connie), Tony (Cindy), Pat (Tricia) and Kevin (Amy); daughters Sharon (Dave) Wassenberg, Susan Duran, Jane (Chuck) Thronson, Cindy (Kris) Hedrick, Rosemary Hedrick and Mari Ann (Tom) Farrell; sisters Patricia Perkins and Elaine Meier; 27 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She was also preceded in death by brother Thomas and &nbsp;an infant brother Lawrence; sisters Dorothy Roylance, Francie Grilliot and Theresa Barb; son-in-law David Duran; granddaughter Latisha Duran; and grandson-in-law Jeff Matthews.Parish rosary will be 7:00 p.m., Friday at the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kingman.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday also at St. Patrick Catholic Church.&nbsp; Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday at the Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman.&nbsp; Graveside services will be 12:00 noon, Saturday at the St. Agnes Cemetery, Castleton.

Mary Lou Hedrick  |1932-2022|

Eldon Ray Bontrager, 89, of Hutchinson, died January 17, 2022, at his home. He was born on September 30, 1932, in Reno County, to William and Polly (Yoder) Bontrager.

Eldon graduated from Haven High School in 1950. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Eldon was a farmer, as well as a bus driver. He loved all things Allis -Chalmers. Eldon enjoyed building model airplanes and playing cards. He was always there to support his grandchildren for their sports and other events. Eldon was a member of Journey Mennonite Church.

On February 8, 1951, he married Phyllis Jean Hoth in Jefferson City Missouri. They shared 63 years before she passed away on July 22, 2014.

Eldon is survived by: daughters, Kimberly Bontrager, Burrton; Jeanne Peirce (Cameron), Hutchinson; grandsons, Connor (fiancée, Courtney Heinen) and Hayden Peirce; granddaughters, Samantha Rankin and Amanda Meek; brother, Larry Bontrager, Oregon; and his beloved dog, Charlie.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Phyllis; sisters, Barbara, Amy, and Roberta; brothers, Earl and Robert.

Funeral service will be, 10 a.m. Friday, January 21, 2022, at Journey Mennonite Church, Yoder, at the corner of Longview and Yoder Road. Burial will follow in Yoder Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Journey, Yoder with the family present.

Eldon Ray Bontrager, 89, of Hutchinson, died January 17, 2022, at his home. He was born on September 30, 1932, in Reno County, to William and Polly (Yoder) Bontrager.Eldon graduated from Haven High School in 1950. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Eldon was a farmer, as well as a bus driver. He loved all things Allis -Chalmers. Eldon enjoyed building model airplanes and playing cards. He was always there to support his grandchildren for their sports and other events. Eldon was a member of Journey Mennonite Church.On February 8, 1951, he married Phyllis Jean Hoth in Jefferson City Missouri. They shared 63 years before she passed away on July 22, 2014.Eldon is survived by: daughters, Kimberly Bontrager, Burrton; Jeanne Peirce (Cameron), Hutchinson; grandsons, Connor (fiancée, Courtney Heinen) and Hayden Peirce; granddaughters, Samantha Rankin and Amanda Meek; brother, Larry Bontrager, Oregon; and his beloved dog, Charlie.He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Phyllis; sisters, Barbara, Amy, and Roberta; brothers, Earl and Robert.Funeral service will be, 10 a.m. Friday, January 21, 2022, at Journey Mennonite Church, Yoder, at the corner of Longview and Yoder Road. Burial will follow in Yoder Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Journey, Yoder with the family present.

Eldon Ray Bontrager  |1932-2022|

Mary Elizabeth Yates, 92, passed away January 18, 2022 at Hillsboro Community Hospital in Hillsboro. 

She was born October 1, 1929 in Ft. Leavenworth, to Emanuel and Frances (Sveska) Kuchda. She married James Yates May 30, 1955 at Leavenworth. 

Survivors include: sons, David Yates of Marion; Mark (Tina) Yates of Linn Valley; daughter, Jane (Lee) Clark of Durham; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Private services to be held at a later date.&nbsp;

Mary Elizabeth Yates, 92, passed away January 18, 2022 at Hillsboro Community Hospital in Hillsboro. She was born October 1, 1929 in Ft. Leavenworth, to Emanuel and Frances (Sveska) Kuchda. She married James Yates May 30, 1955 at Leavenworth. Survivors include: sons, David Yates of Marion; Mark (Tina) Yates of Linn Valley; daughter, Jane (Lee) Clark of Durham; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Private services to be held at a later date.&nbsp;

Mary Elizabeth Yates  |1929-2022|

Aldina Mae Franz, 91, passed away January 17, 2022 at Hillsboro Community Hospital in Hillsboro. 

She was born December 17, 1930 in Goessel to George and Sara (Krause) Flaming. She married Raymond Franz November 11, 1951 rural Goessel. 

Survivors include: sons, Larry (Sue) Franz of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Dale (Melanie) Franz of Hillsboro; brother, Howard Flaming of Dallas, Oregon; sister, Lawanda Oblander of Newton; 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

 Predeceased by: husband, Raymond Franz in 2017; son, Don Franz in 2004; sisters, Eleanor Edins, Gladys Nickel. 

Celebration of Life service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church in Hillsboro officiated by Pastor Jeremy Matlock. Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro.&nbsp;

Aldina Mae Franz, 91, passed away January 17, 2022 at Hillsboro Community Hospital in Hillsboro. She was born December 17, 1930 in Goessel to George and Sara (Krause) Flaming. She married Raymond Franz November 11, 1951 rural Goessel. Survivors include: sons, Larry (Sue) Franz of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Dale (Melanie) Franz of Hillsboro; brother, Howard Flaming of Dallas, Oregon; sister, Lawanda Oblander of Newton; 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Predeceased by: husband, Raymond Franz in 2017; son, Don Franz in 2004; sisters, Eleanor Edins, Gladys Nickel. Celebration of Life service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church in Hillsboro officiated by Pastor Jeremy Matlock. Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro.&nbsp;

Aldina Mae Franz  |1930-2022|

Daniel Haskins, 66, died Monday, January 17, 2022 at Wesley Woodlawn Hospital, Wichita.&nbsp; Born June 17, 1955 at Wichita he was the son of Richard and Reina Goodrich Haskins.&nbsp; He was a machinist and iron worker.&nbsp; He is survived by son: Matthew (Sarah) Haskins.&nbsp; Daughter: Eliora (Mark) Wilson.&nbsp; Sister: Kim (Billy) Brizendine.&nbsp; Nine grandchildren.

Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Minnis Chapel, Stafford.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at a later date in Hazen Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Daniel Haskins, 66, died Monday, January 17, 2022 at Wesley Woodlawn Hospital, Wichita.&nbsp; Born June 17, 1955 at Wichita he was the son of Richard and Reina Goodrich Haskins.&nbsp; He was a machinist and iron worker.&nbsp; He is survived by son: Matthew (Sarah) Haskins.&nbsp; Daughter: Eliora (Mark) Wilson.&nbsp; Sister: Kim (Billy) Brizendine.&nbsp; Nine grandchildren.Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Minnis Chapel, Stafford.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at a later date in Hazen Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Daniel Haskins  |1955-2022|

Sarah Renee (McCray) Ricke, 42 of Medicine Lodge died Sunday, January 16, 2022 in Medicine Lodge. She was born on July 10, 1979 in Wichita, the daughter of Marvin Lynn McCray and Joy Lavonne (Barton) McCray of Medicine Lodge. She graduated from Medicine Lodge High School in 1997. On February 2, 2011, she married Eric Lee Ricke. He survives. She previously worked at Pizza Hut, PrimeTime, Casey's, Taco Tico for 8 years and most recently at Red Dirt Jack's until having to take medical leave. She was a very dedicated worker, enjoyed helping her customers and had a great report with them and missed them terribly when she had to take leave. Surviving in addition to her husband, Eric Ricke of Medicine Lodge, KS are her parents, Lynn and Lavonne McCray of Medicine Lodge; two daughters, Sierra (Ryan) McDonald and Jasmine Ricke, of Medicine Lodge; one brother, Joshua (Rebecca) McCray of Pratt; one niece, Kaylee McCray of Pratt; and paternal grandmother, Fern Goodenough of Carl Junction, MO. She is proceeded in death by her maternal grandparents, Joy and Harlin "Sam" Barton and paternal grandparents, Bob and Jackie McCray and George Goodenough. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, 67104. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge, with Pastor Tom Walters officiating. Burial will be in Isabel Cemetery, Isabel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sarah Renee (McCray) Ricke, 42 of Medicine Lodge died Sunday, January 16, 2022 in Medicine Lodge. She was born on July 10, 1979 in Wichita, the daughter of Marvin Lynn McCray and Joy Lavonne (Barton) McCray of Medicine Lodge. She graduated from Medicine Lodge High School in 1997. On February 2, 2011, she married Eric Lee Ricke. He survives. She previously worked at Pizza Hut, PrimeTime, Casey's, Taco Tico for 8 years and most recently at Red Dirt Jack's until having to take medical leave. She was a very dedicated worker, enjoyed helping her customers and had a great report with them and missed them terribly when she had to take leave. Surviving in addition to her husband, Eric Ricke of Medicine Lodge, KS are her parents, Lynn and Lavonne McCray of Medicine Lodge; two daughters, Sierra (Ryan) McDonald and Jasmine Ricke, of Medicine Lodge; one brother, Joshua (Rebecca) McCray of Pratt; one niece, Kaylee McCray of Pratt; and paternal grandmother, Fern Goodenough of Carl Junction, MO. She is proceeded in death by her maternal grandparents, Joy and Harlin "Sam" Barton and paternal grandparents, Bob and Jackie McCray and George Goodenough. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, 67104. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge, with Pastor Tom Walters officiating. Burial will be in Isabel Cemetery, Isabel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sarah Renee (McCray) Ricke  |1979-2022|

Bobbie Dale (Rittgers) Lonker, 84, of Medicine Lodge, died Friday, January 14, 2022 at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 9, 1937, in Hutchinson, to William Dale Arlington Rittgers and Thelma Marie (Ellsworth) Rittgers. After graduation from Hutchinson High School, she attended Hutchinson Junior College then transferred to Kansas State University. It was at K-State where her cousins, Larry and Jerry Jones, introduced her to their Beta brother, James “Jim” Lonker. Bobbie and Jim fast became Beta sweethearts and were married in 1961 at the United Methodist Church in Hutchinson, Kansas. Bobbie and Jim moved back to the Lonker ranch where Bobbie fell in love with being a rancher’s wife. For 13 years, from 1976 to 1988, the Lonker Family and the Larson Family hosted the Gypsum Hills Trail Rides sharing their love of the local Gyp Hills with others. After Jim’s death in 1988, Bobbie became the Beta Theta Pi house mother at K-State. It is here, Bobbie found her second home and became “Mom Lonker” for the next 31 years. She fiercely loved and personally influenced the lives of close to 1,000 young men, never wavering in support of all her “Beta Boys” and everything K-State. Mom was awarded Beta Theta Pi’s highest honor as National House Mom of the Year two times in her tenure, most recently in 2020. Mom was the 14th member of her extended family to reside within the walls of the Gamma Epsilon chapter house at 500 Sunset. Bobbie loved God and was an active member of the United Methodist Church, Medicine Lodge and Manhattan, the United Methodist Women, PEO, the K-State Alumni Association, Beta Sigma Psi Sorority, KSU House Mom’s Club, Barber County Cowbelles, Bridge Club and was a 4-H project leader. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was an avid KSU fan, who enjoyed tailgating, and all sports. She especially enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren in their activities, as well as her Beta boys competing in intramurals. Her favorite places included 500 Sunset in Manhattan, the Colorado Rocky Mountains, and her “home in the country on the ranch.” Bobbie’s hobbies include a passion for flowers and gardening, especially her red geraniums and hollyhocks. She loved dancing, birdwatching, hummingbirds, cardinals, anything blue, anything patriotic and just having fun with friends and family. Surviving are three children, James Dale (Jodi) Lonker of Medicine Lodge; Jamie Lee Lonker of Medicine Lodge; and John Andrew (Mary) Lonker of Wamego; Five grandchildren, Dakota James Lonker (Bree Larkin), Ally Marie Lonker (Landon Johnson), Cade Patrick Lonker, Kelly Anna Lonker, and Tyce William Lonker; cousin “sister”, Sharon Rae (Jones) DeVault of Olathe; Brother &amp; Sister-in-law, Don and Barbara Lonker of Medicine Lodge, Cousin William “Bill” Duklow and numerous nieces and nephews. Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her grandparents and aunt and uncle “parents” that helped raise her, Mom and Pop Rittgers and Dorothy “Dot” and Ray T. Jones; her cousins “brothers”, Larry Lee Jones and Jerry Joe Jones, “sister-in-law” Anna (Attwater) Jones, “brother-in -law Robert “Bob” DeVault and Sam and Evelyn Duklow. A public visitation will be held from 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Funeral Home on Friday, January 21, 2022. A celebration of life will be at the Medicine Lodge United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022. Christian burial will be at Highland Cemetery with lunch and fellowship immediately following at the Gyp Hills Guest Ranch, 3393 Southwest Woodward Rd.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bobbie Dale (Rittgers) Lonker, 84, of Medicine Lodge, died Friday, January 14, 2022 at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 9, 1937, in Hutchinson, to William Dale Arlington Rittgers and Thelma Marie (Ellsworth) Rittgers. After graduation from Hutchinson High School, she attended Hutchinson Junior College then transferred to Kansas State University. It was at K-State where her cousins, Larry and Jerry Jones, introduced her to their Beta brother, James “Jim” Lonker. Bobbie and Jim fast became Beta sweethearts and were married in 1961 at the United Methodist Church in Hutchinson, Kansas. Bobbie and Jim moved back to the Lonker ranch where Bobbie fell in love with being a rancher’s wife. For 13 years, from 1976 to 1988, the Lonker Family and the Larson Family hosted the Gypsum Hills Trail Rides sharing their love of the local Gyp Hills with others. After Jim’s death in 1988, Bobbie became the Beta Theta Pi house mother at K-State. It is here, Bobbie found her second home and became “Mom Lonker” for the next 31 years. She fiercely loved and personally influenced the lives of close to 1,000 young men, never wavering in support of all her “Beta Boys” and everything K-State. Mom was awarded Beta Theta Pi’s highest honor as National House Mom of the Year two times in her tenure, most recently in 2020. Mom was the 14th member of her extended family to reside within the walls of the Gamma Epsilon chapter house at 500 Sunset. Bobbie loved God and was an active member of the United Methodist Church, Medicine Lodge and Manhattan, the United Methodist Women, PEO, the K-State Alumni Association, Beta Sigma Psi Sorority, KSU House Mom’s Club, Barber County Cowbelles, Bridge Club and was a 4-H project leader. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was an avid KSU fan, who enjoyed tailgating, and all sports. She especially enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren in their activities, as well as her Beta boys competing in intramurals. Her favorite places included 500 Sunset in Manhattan, the Colorado Rocky Mountains, and her “home in the country on the ranch.” Bobbie’s hobbies include a passion for flowers and gardening, especially her red geraniums and hollyhocks. She loved dancing, birdwatching, hummingbirds, cardinals, anything blue, anything patriotic and just having fun with friends and family. Surviving are three children, James Dale (Jodi) Lonker of Medicine Lodge; Jamie Lee Lonker of Medicine Lodge; and John Andrew (Mary) Lonker of Wamego; Five grandchildren, Dakota James Lonker (Bree Larkin), Ally Marie Lonker (Landon Johnson), Cade Patrick Lonker, Kelly Anna Lonker, and Tyce William Lonker; cousin “sister”, Sharon Rae (Jones) DeVault of Olathe; Brother &amp; Sister-in-law, Don and Barbara Lonker of Medicine Lodge, Cousin William “Bill” Duklow and numerous nieces and nephews. Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her grandparents and aunt and uncle “parents” that helped raise her, Mom and Pop Rittgers and Dorothy “Dot” and Ray T. Jones; her cousins “brothers”, Larry Lee Jones and Jerry Joe Jones, “sister-in-law” Anna (Attwater) Jones, “brother-in -law Robert “Bob” DeVault and Sam and Evelyn Duklow. A public visitation will be held from 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Funeral Home on Friday, January 21, 2022. A celebration of life will be at the Medicine Lodge United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022. Christian burial will be at Highland Cemetery with lunch and fellowship immediately following at the Gyp Hills Guest Ranch, 3393 Southwest Woodward Rd.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bobbie Dale (Rittgers) Lonker  |1937-2022|

Ernest R. Bradford 68, died January 16, 2022 at his Newton residence.&nbsp; He was born November 18, 1953 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Roland Peter Bradford and Hattie Mae (Eubanks) Burgin. On September 29, 2018 he married Valorie Thaw and she survives of the home.

Ernest was a retired truck driver and proudly serviced in the United States Navy from 1972 to 1978 and the continued to serve in the Army Reserves from 1991 to 1998. He was a member of the Hall’s Chapel AME in Newton.

He was an avid football fan and enjoyed cheering on his favorite Dallas Cowboys. Ernest was a history buff and enjoyed reading about World War II.&nbsp; He had a love of animals and especially enjoyed caring for his two cats.

Ernest is survived by his wife Valerie of the home; his mother Hattie Burgin; son Jonathon Bradford; 2 brothers and a granddaughter also survive. He is also survived by his previous wife Dianna Bradford

He is preceded in death by his father, one sister and 2 brothers.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor George Waddles Jr. presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Petersen Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Burial with military honors will be scheduled at a later date at the Winfield Veterans Cemetery in Winfield, Kansas

Ernest R. Bradford 68, died January 16, 2022 at his Newton residence.&nbsp; He was born November 18, 1953 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Roland Peter Bradford and Hattie Mae (Eubanks) Burgin. On September 29, 2018 he married Valorie Thaw and she survives of the home.Ernest was a retired truck driver and proudly serviced in the United States Navy from 1972 to 1978 and the continued to serve in the Army Reserves from 1991 to 1998. He was a member of the Hall’s Chapel AME in Newton.He was an avid football fan and enjoyed cheering on his favorite Dallas Cowboys. Ernest was a history buff and enjoyed reading about World War II.&nbsp; He had a love of animals and especially enjoyed caring for his two cats.Ernest is survived by his wife Valerie of the home; his mother Hattie Burgin; son Jonathon Bradford; 2 brothers and a granddaughter also survive. He is also survived by his previous wife Dianna BradfordHe is preceded in death by his father, one sister and 2 brothers.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor George Waddles Jr. presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Petersen Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Burial with military honors will be scheduled at a later date at the Winfield Veterans Cemetery in Winfield, Kansas

Ernest R. Bradford  |1953-2022|

Harry Darrell Cress, 84, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022.

He was born in Kennett, Missouri to Harry Cress and Wilma (Crites) Cress. He was raised in Kennett where he attended school and was a graduate of Holcomb High School. While there, he played center on the varsity basketball team and there, also, he met his soon to be wife. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force and married Virginia Marshall who he was married to for 66 years.&nbsp; He served in the USAF for his first career where he served for 20 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant and Flight Chief.&nbsp; He was selected as “Airman of the Year” twice during his tenure with the Air Force and served multiple long-term deployments in places all over the world, during both peaceful and war eras, earning multiple honors.&nbsp; After retiring, Harry went to Wichita State University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology.&nbsp; After college, he worked for several aircraft companies including Boeing where he worked on Air Force 1 and ended up in the wood shop.&nbsp; He retired from his second career at Boeing.

Harry enjoyed playing basketball, doing wood working, fishing, gardening and having fun in general.&nbsp; His greatest love was being with his family, enjoying activities with them.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Wilma Cress (Cantrell), and Sister, Joan Fleak.

Harry is survived by his wife, Virginia, children, Donnie Cress, Jerry Cress, Lisa (Cress) Wallace, and Darrell Cress.&nbsp; He had 11 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

Visitation 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, at Baker Funeral Home Valley Center.

Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 20, at Calvary Baptist Church, 320 N. Sheridan, Valley Center.&nbsp; Graveside will follow at 2:00 p.m., Kansas Veterans Cemetery, 1208 N. College, Winfield.

Harry Darrell Cress, 84, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022.He was born in Kennett, Missouri to Harry Cress and Wilma (Crites) Cress. He was raised in Kennett where he attended school and was a graduate of Holcomb High School. While there, he played center on the varsity basketball team and there, also, he met his soon to be wife. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force and married Virginia Marshall who he was married to for 66 years.&nbsp; He served in the USAF for his first career where he served for 20 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant and Flight Chief.&nbsp; He was selected as “Airman of the Year” twice during his tenure with the Air Force and served multiple long-term deployments in places all over the world, during both peaceful and war eras, earning multiple honors.&nbsp; After retiring, Harry went to Wichita State University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology.&nbsp; After college, he worked for several aircraft companies including Boeing where he worked on Air Force 1 and ended up in the wood shop.&nbsp; He retired from his second career at Boeing.Harry enjoyed playing basketball, doing wood working, fishing, gardening and having fun in general.&nbsp; His greatest love was being with his family, enjoying activities with them.He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Wilma Cress (Cantrell), and Sister, Joan Fleak.Harry is survived by his wife, Virginia, children, Donnie Cress, Jerry Cress, Lisa (Cress) Wallace, and Darrell Cress.&nbsp; He had 11 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.Visitation 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, at Baker Funeral Home Valley Center.Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 20, at Calvary Baptist Church, 320 N. Sheridan, Valley Center.&nbsp; Graveside will follow at 2:00 p.m., Kansas Veterans Cemetery, 1208 N. College, Winfield.

Harry Darrell Cress  |2022|

Stephen Alton "Sam" McDaniel, 56, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 10:55 p.m., Friday, January 14th, 2022 at McPherson Hospital, McPherson County. Stephen was born in Roanoke, VA on December 26, 1965, a son of Lucille Grace (Hamstead) McDaniel, of St. John, and Alton Leigh McDaniel. Sam grew up in the Church of the Brethren where his dad was a Pastor. He attended the Staunton, Virginia schools, and graduated from Quinter High School, Quinter, Kansas in 1984. The auto restoration program at McPherson College is what brought Sam to McPherson where he attended the program for only one year, but that set in stone his lifetime love for cars and anything mechanical. Following his education, Sam worked as mechanic at the K-mart Auto Shop where he and Malea met. In 1990 when K-mart closed their doors, his career path led him to Keystone Railway where he was a Robotic Welder Technician for a couple years before starting his career with Sanofi in approximately 1993. Sanofi went on to become Abbott Laboratories and Hospira and we now know it as Pfizer. He would spend the next 25 years there before leaving in 2020. He currently was working for the McPherson Y.M.C.A. Stephen Alton "Sam" McDaniel was united in marriage to Malea Kubin Studer on October 11, 1987. The young couple established their first home together in an 1880's Victorian farmhouse north of McPherson. Sam adopted Malea's son, Michael and the couple were blessed with the addition of a daughter Amanda. They were married for 17 years before being divorced. Sam was a natural born mechanic, getting that from his mother's side of the family, and could fix just about anything from cars to clocks to pinball machines as well as multimillion dollar pharmaceutical equipment. But that was not his only natural talent. Sam was also an excellent carpenter and repurposer. Sam had an old soul and had an eye and love for anything old that still had life in it. The 1880's Victorian farmhouse he and Malea bought is where many projects and much manpower went into restoring that beauty and building his shop which showcased all his interests and hobbies. One of Sam's proudest moments was when he became a pilot and bought his own personal airplane. Those were some of his best times of life. He and another pilot friend actually flew solo to Osh Kosh to attend one of the biggest annual fly in events. It was a lifetime dream that he fulfilled. Another great adventure was restoring an old postal jeep into an ice cream truck. Although it was a short lived hobby, it gave him great pleasure to see excited, happy children waving $1.00 bills at him. You may have seen it driving around or at McPherson events. He called it Polar Pete's Frozen Treats. He is survived by his children, Michael McDaniel &amp; family, of Concordia, Missouri and Amanda Moors and family, of Louisburg; his mother, Lucille McDaniel, of St. John; his sisters, Rebecca McDaniel, of St. John; Joy Rowe and husband Bob, of Milford, Delaware; and Leigh Roberts and husband Jay, of St. John. He is also survived by three grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends. Sam was preceded in death by his father, Alton McDaniel. A Celebration of Life come and go will take place at a later date and will be announced closer to time.

Stephen Alton "Sam" McDaniel, 56, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 10:55 p.m., Friday, January 14th, 2022 at McPherson Hospital, McPherson County. Stephen was born in Roanoke, VA on December 26, 1965, a son of Lucille Grace (Hamstead) McDaniel, of St. John, and Alton Leigh McDaniel. Sam grew up in the Church of the Brethren where his dad was a Pastor. He attended the Staunton, Virginia schools, and graduated from Quinter High School, Quinter, Kansas in 1984. The auto restoration program at McPherson College is what brought Sam to McPherson where he attended the program for only one year, but that set in stone his lifetime love for cars and anything mechanical. Following his education, Sam worked as mechanic at the K-mart Auto Shop where he and Malea met. In 1990 when K-mart closed their doors, his career path led him to Keystone Railway where he was a Robotic Welder Technician for a couple years before starting his career with Sanofi in approximately 1993. Sanofi went on to become Abbott Laboratories and Hospira and we now know it as Pfizer. He would spend the next 25 years there before leaving in 2020. He currently was working for the McPherson Y.M.C.A. Stephen Alton "Sam" McDaniel was united in marriage to Malea Kubin Studer on October 11, 1987. The young couple established their first home together in an 1880's Victorian farmhouse north of McPherson. Sam adopted Malea's son, Michael and the couple were blessed with the addition of a daughter Amanda. They were married for 17 years before being divorced. Sam was a natural born mechanic, getting that from his mother's side of the family, and could fix just about anything from cars to clocks to pinball machines as well as multimillion dollar pharmaceutical equipment. But that was not his only natural talent. Sam was also an excellent carpenter and repurposer. Sam had an old soul and had an eye and love for anything old that still had life in it. The 1880's Victorian farmhouse he and Malea bought is where many projects and much manpower went into restoring that beauty and building his shop which showcased all his interests and hobbies. One of Sam's proudest moments was when he became a pilot and bought his own personal airplane. Those were some of his best times of life. He and another pilot friend actually flew solo to Osh Kosh to attend one of the biggest annual fly in events. It was a lifetime dream that he fulfilled. Another great adventure was restoring an old postal jeep into an ice cream truck. Although it was a short lived hobby, it gave him great pleasure to see excited, happy children waving $1.00 bills at him. You may have seen it driving around or at McPherson events. He called it Polar Pete's Frozen Treats. He is survived by his children, Michael McDaniel &amp; family, of Concordia, Missouri and Amanda Moors and family, of Louisburg; his mother, Lucille McDaniel, of St. John; his sisters, Rebecca McDaniel, of St. John; Joy Rowe and husband Bob, of Milford, Delaware; and Leigh Roberts and husband Jay, of St. John. He is also survived by three grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends. Sam was preceded in death by his father, Alton McDaniel. A Celebration of Life come and go will take place at a later date and will be announced closer to time.

Stephen Alton "Sam" McDaniel  |1965-2022|

Torina Kay Henderson, 51, passed away on January 6, 2022 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was born on September 28, 1970.

Cremation will take place.&nbsp; A celebration of life is pending at this time and will be announced at a later date.

Torina Kay Henderson, 51, passed away on January 6, 2022 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was born on September 28, 1970.Cremation will take place.&nbsp; A celebration of life is pending at this time and will be announced at a later date.

Torina Kay Henderson  |1970-2022|

Sally Louise McIntire, 68, passed away January 14, 2022, at Wesley Rehabilitation Hospital, Wichita.&nbsp; She was born April 8, 1953, in Hutchinson, to L.W. ‘Mac’ and Dorothy (Tedrick) McMillin.

Sally was a 1971 graduate of Hutchinson High&nbsp;School.&nbsp; She attended KU for a short time then graduated from&nbsp;the School of Nursing, Hutchinson in 1976.&nbsp; After a few years working on the Cardiac floor at St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita, she came to work at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center where she was an R.N. in Intensive Care.&nbsp; In all, she worked&nbsp;as a nurse for almost 40 years.

Growing up as an only child and losing her mother at a young age created a strong importance of family.&nbsp; Her greatest achievement was her three children.&nbsp; They were the center of her world.&nbsp; Sally would drop everything to be there for her family if there was ever a need.&nbsp; That love only grew as the grandchildren came along.&nbsp; She enjoyed attending activities for her children and grandchildren.&nbsp; Sally also enjoyed music.&nbsp; She loved to play the piano, sing and watch musicals.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She is survived by:&nbsp; her children, Amy (Brian) Danenberg of Manhattan; Laura (Jared Casanova) Goss of Hutchinson; and Ian (Brittani) McIntire of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Melaina Goss, Ryan Goss, Brailey McIntire, Miles Danenberg, Kinsley McIntire, and Madilyn McIntire; and Jim (Louise) McIntire of Buhler; the father of Amy, Laura, and Ian.

Sally was preceded in death by:&nbsp; an infant brother; her parents; and grandson, Mason McIntire.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary, with Pastor Bob Dalke officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, January 17, 2022, through Thursday, January 20, 2022, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022, with the family present from 6 to 7 p.m. on Friday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; The family would strongly encourage that you wear a mask when attending the funeral service and visitation

Sally Louise McIntire, 68, passed away January 14, 2022, at Wesley Rehabilitation Hospital, Wichita.&nbsp; She was born April 8, 1953, in Hutchinson, to L.W. ‘Mac’ and Dorothy (Tedrick) McMillin.Sally was a 1971 graduate of Hutchinson High&nbsp;School.&nbsp; She attended KU for a short time then graduated from&nbsp;the School of Nursing, Hutchinson in 1976.&nbsp; After a few years working on the Cardiac floor at St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita, she came to work at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center where she was an R.N. in Intensive Care.&nbsp; In all, she worked&nbsp;as a nurse for almost 40 years.Growing up as an only child and losing her mother at a young age created a strong importance of family.&nbsp; Her greatest achievement was her three children.&nbsp; They were the center of her world.&nbsp; Sally would drop everything to be there for her family if there was ever a need.&nbsp; That love only grew as the grandchildren came along.&nbsp; She enjoyed attending activities for her children and grandchildren.&nbsp; Sally also enjoyed music.&nbsp; She loved to play the piano, sing and watch musicals.&nbsp;&nbsp;She is survived by:&nbsp; her children, Amy (Brian) Danenberg of Manhattan; Laura (Jared Casanova) Goss of Hutchinson; and Ian (Brittani) McIntire of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Melaina Goss, Ryan Goss, Brailey McIntire, Miles Danenberg, Kinsley McIntire, and Madilyn McIntire; and Jim (Louise) McIntire of Buhler; the father of Amy, Laura, and Ian.Sally was preceded in death by:&nbsp; an infant brother; her parents; and grandson, Mason McIntire.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary, with Pastor Bob Dalke officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, January 17, 2022, through Thursday, January 20, 2022, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022, with the family present from 6 to 7 p.m. on Friday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; The family would strongly encourage that you wear a mask when attending the funeral service and visitation

Sally Louise McIntire  |1953-2022|

Norma “Jean” Hoskinson received her dearest wish on Sunday, January 16, 2022 when she was ushered into heaven and saw her Savior face to face.&nbsp; Jean was born on July 5, 1930 in rural Reno County near Nickerson, the daughter of Ray and Pearl Dixon.

She was a 1948 graduate of Nickerson High School.&nbsp; She attended Wichita University and Sterling College.

Jean taught at Fairview Rural School and was a substitute teacher in local schools for many years, continuing to teach to age 82.

On April 10, 1952 she married Don Hoskinson of Haven.&nbsp; They had four children, Linda Myhre (Lew), Martin “Marty” Hoskinson (Nancy), Max Hoskinson (Barb) and Kay Penner (Calvin). &nbsp;She has 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren whom she dearly loved.

Jean is survived by one son and two daughters.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Charles, Merle and Robert; husband, Don; and son, Max.

Jean enjoyed her music and was an accomplished vocal soloist.&nbsp; She played several instruments and was the church organist for many years.&nbsp; Jean was a wonderful cook and loved to entertain.&nbsp; Jean will always be remembered for her love of her Lord and her prayer life.&nbsp; Her life verses were Psalm 8 and John 14:27.

Private services will be held.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Community Bible Church of Burrton in care of Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 217, Haven, 67543.

Norma “Jean” Hoskinson received her dearest wish on Sunday, January 16, 2022 when she was ushered into heaven and saw her Savior face to face.&nbsp; Jean was born on July 5, 1930 in rural Reno County near Nickerson, the daughter of Ray and Pearl Dixon.She was a 1948 graduate of Nickerson High School.&nbsp; She attended Wichita University and Sterling College.Jean taught at Fairview Rural School and was a substitute teacher in local schools for many years, continuing to teach to age 82.On April 10, 1952 she married Don Hoskinson of Haven.&nbsp; They had four children, Linda Myhre (Lew), Martin “Marty” Hoskinson (Nancy), Max Hoskinson (Barb) and Kay Penner (Calvin). &nbsp;She has 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren whom she dearly loved.Jean is survived by one son and two daughters.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Charles, Merle and Robert; husband, Don; and son, Max.Jean enjoyed her music and was an accomplished vocal soloist.&nbsp; She played several instruments and was the church organist for many years.&nbsp; Jean was a wonderful cook and loved to entertain.&nbsp; Jean will always be remembered for her love of her Lord and her prayer life.&nbsp; Her life verses were Psalm 8 and John 14:27.Private services will be held.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Community Bible Church of Burrton in care of Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 217, Haven, 67543.

Norma “Jean” Hoskinson  |1930-2022|

Howard Roy Lohrentz was born May 21, 1935, in Moundridge, son of Peter and Emma Lohrentz.

Growing up on the family farm he was the third of five children.&nbsp; Howard attended Moundridge schools graduating in 1953 and then attended Wichita State University.&nbsp; Baptized in 1951, he became a member of Hebron Mennonite Church in Buhler, KS. He transferred membership to Bethel College Mennonite Church in North Newton, in 1964.&nbsp; Howard was very active in the church throughout his life.

Howard’s first car was a 1951 Ford which he reminisced he and his brother, Vernon, had a lot of fun with. He often talked about the good times he had with his siblings on the farm despite it being such difficult economic times.

From 1954-1956 Howard worked in Alternative Service stationed in Denver, CO. There he ran the mimeograph machine and performed maintenance at Denver General hospital at the end of the Cold War.

In 1957 he started dating Evelyn Franz whom he was aquatinted with through the Hebron Church.&nbsp; On June 4th, 1960, Howard married Evelyn Jane Franz at Hebron Mennonite Church.&nbsp; They built their house in Hesston in 1964 and made it a home for 50 years.

Howard worked for 30 years at Hesston Corporation advancing to senior product engineer.&nbsp; He appeared in an advertising video operating a Windrower filmed in South Texas. His work with the corp took him to 28 states, 4 provinces of Canada, and Mexico.&nbsp; He finished his professional career at Bossert as a sales engineer.

Howard enjoyed looking for tools at auctions, camping, woodworking, building the kids a playhouse that was an attraction of the neighborhood, photography, sports, cards, and spending time with family and friends.&nbsp; Howard always remained interested in farming, tools and machinery. He had a passion for genealogy and ancestry, sharing the story of his family history and their place in anabaptist history.

Janelle has fond memories of the involvement they had together in Audubon Society, Rocket Club and Astronomy Club in Middle School. In her adult years she loved seeing him play with all the grandchildren and his great granddaughter who affectionately referred to him as “Papa Howie”.

Greg has fond memories of Howard being an avid fan of all of Greg’s sports.&nbsp; He and wife, Evelyn, would not miss a game.&nbsp; In later years Howard was always interested on the buildings Greg is involved with at Kansas State University, no detail in construction being too small.

Friends were always paramount for Howard and Evelyn.&nbsp; Cards, specifically Spades, were an evening to look forward to for the game and fellowship.&nbsp; Attending home and out of town sports events with friends was time well spent.&nbsp;

On January 15, 2022 Howard was taken to his Heavenly resting place.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, sister Ellen Voran and brother Vernon Lohrentz.&nbsp; Those who survive and cherish him in their hearts are: Children, Janelle (Denis) Levitt of Tucson,&nbsp; Greg (Jane) Lohrentz of Manhattan; Grandchildren: Matthew, Melanie, Alexa Kate and Amanda; Great grandchild Charlotte; Brother: Ken Lohrentz of Lawrence; Sister: Joann Ewert of Modesto, CA.&nbsp;

Due to current COVID restrictions we will be having Memorial Services at the Dyck Arboretum, Hesston, at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, January 22, in lieu of the church. There will be a private family inurnment at the Bethel College Mennonite Church Columbarium.&nbsp;

Howard Roy Lohrentz was born May 21, 1935, in Moundridge, son of Peter and Emma Lohrentz.Growing up on the family farm he was the third of five children.&nbsp; Howard attended Moundridge schools graduating in 1953 and then attended Wichita State University.&nbsp; Baptized in 1951, he became a member of Hebron Mennonite Church in Buhler, KS. He transferred membership to Bethel College Mennonite Church in North Newton, in 1964.&nbsp; Howard was very active in the church throughout his life.Howard’s first car was a 1951 Ford which he reminisced he and his brother, Vernon, had a lot of fun with. He often talked about the good times he had with his siblings on the farm despite it being such difficult economic times.From 1954-1956 Howard worked in Alternative Service stationed in Denver, CO. There he ran the mimeograph machine and performed maintenance at Denver General hospital at the end of the Cold War.In 1957 he started dating Evelyn Franz whom he was aquatinted with through the Hebron Church.&nbsp; On June 4th, 1960, Howard married Evelyn Jane Franz at Hebron Mennonite Church.&nbsp; They built their house in Hesston in 1964 and made it a home for 50 years.Howard worked for 30 years at Hesston Corporation advancing to senior product engineer.&nbsp; He appeared in an advertising video operating a Windrower filmed in South Texas. His work with the corp took him to 28 states, 4 provinces of Canada, and Mexico.&nbsp; He finished his professional career at Bossert as a sales engineer.Howard enjoyed looking for tools at auctions, camping, woodworking, building the kids a playhouse that was an attraction of the neighborhood, photography, sports, cards, and spending time with family and friends.&nbsp; Howard always remained interested in farming, tools and machinery. He had a passion for genealogy and ancestry, sharing the story of his family history and their place in anabaptist history.Janelle has fond memories of the involvement they had together in Audubon Society, Rocket Club and Astronomy Club in Middle School. In her adult years she loved seeing him play with all the grandchildren and his great granddaughter who affectionately referred to him as “Papa Howie”.Greg has fond memories of Howard being an avid fan of all of Greg’s sports.&nbsp; He and wife, Evelyn, would not miss a game.&nbsp; In later years Howard was always interested on the buildings Greg is involved with at Kansas State University, no detail in construction being too small.Friends were always paramount for Howard and Evelyn.&nbsp; Cards, specifically Spades, were an evening to look forward to for the game and fellowship.&nbsp; Attending home and out of town sports events with friends was time well spent.&nbsp;On January 15, 2022 Howard was taken to his Heavenly resting place.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, sister Ellen Voran and brother Vernon Lohrentz.&nbsp; Those who survive and cherish him in their hearts are: Children, Janelle (Denis) Levitt of Tucson,&nbsp; Greg (Jane) Lohrentz of Manhattan; Grandchildren: Matthew, Melanie, Alexa Kate and Amanda; Great grandchild Charlotte; Brother: Ken Lohrentz of Lawrence; Sister: Joann Ewert of Modesto, CA.&nbsp;Due to current COVID restrictions we will be having Memorial Services at the Dyck Arboretum, Hesston, at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, January 22, in lieu of the church. There will be a private family inurnment at the Bethel College Mennonite Church Columbarium.&nbsp;

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