Rollen Edward “Rollie” McGrath, 77, of Medicine Lodge, died Monday, October 11, 2021, at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 5, 1944, in Wichita, the son of Donald McGrath and Elsie (Stejskal) McGrath. Rollie was a self-employed farmer and rancher who loved working the land. In his younger days, he was an avid hunter. He was a dedicated reader of the High Plains Journal, was known for his humorous comments, and loved to make people laugh. He was devoted to his beloved dog, Rachel. Surviving are one daughter, Amy (Larry) Brownlee of Sterling, KS; two sons, Mike McGrath of Medicine Lodge, and Matt (Megan) McGrath of Medicine Lodge; nine grandchildren, Bryson, Macy, &amp; Bella Brownlee, Darrek, Deagan, Davin, Mattison, &amp; Cooper McGrath, and Zack Snow; and two great-grandchildren, Hendrix and Scarlet McGrath. Rollie was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister, Linda Ann McGrath. Visitation will be on Sunday, October 17, 2021 from 1:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge 67104. Funeral services will be on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge, with Pastor Tom Walters officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rollen Edward “Rollie” McGrath, 77, of Medicine Lodge, died Monday, October 11, 2021, at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 5, 1944, in Wichita, the son of Donald McGrath and Elsie (Stejskal) McGrath. Rollie was a self-employed farmer and rancher who loved working the land. In his younger days, he was an avid hunter. He was a dedicated reader of the High Plains Journal, was known for his humorous comments, and loved to make people laugh. He was devoted to his beloved dog, Rachel. Surviving are one daughter, Amy (Larry) Brownlee of Sterling, KS; two sons, Mike McGrath of Medicine Lodge, and Matt (Megan) McGrath of Medicine Lodge; nine grandchildren, Bryson, Macy, &amp; Bella Brownlee, Darrek, Deagan, Davin, Mattison, &amp; Cooper McGrath, and Zack Snow; and two great-grandchildren, Hendrix and Scarlet McGrath. Rollie was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister, Linda Ann McGrath. Visitation will be on Sunday, October 17, 2021 from 1:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge 67104. Funeral services will be on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge, with Pastor Tom Walters officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rollen "Rollie" McGrath |1944-2021| 

Gabriel Rojelio Nava, 15, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at his home. He was born on January 13, 2006 in Great Bend to Rojelio Nava and Minta Akin. Gabriel was a Sophomore at Pratt High School. He worked as a dishwasher at Club D'Est. He enjoyed gardening flowers and cactus, loved animals, cooking and hanging out with friends. He is survived by his mother, Minta Akin of the home; brothers, Julio Nava of Salina, Edward Nava of Salina, Rueben Nava of Pratt, Rick Heuer of Mary Esther, Florida, Shawn Marlow of Oklahoma, Kyle Heuer of Pratt, Jack Heuer of Pratt, Cody (Haylee) Shellhammer of Anthony, Steve Cherry of LaCrosse; sisters, Melissa (Jesus) Calderon of Salina, Maria Nava of Salina, Tyra (Derrick) Reynolds of Great Bend, Tiffany (Jared) Wheeler of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Amber Heuer and Lisa Moore of Great Bend; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and his girlfriend, Desirae Geyer of Pratt. Gabriel is preceded in death by his father, Rojelio Nava. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5-7 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt with Pastor Mike McGovney presiding.

Gabriel Rojelio Nava, 15, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at his home. He was born on January 13, 2006 in Great Bend to Rojelio Nava and Minta Akin. Gabriel was a Sophomore at Pratt High School. He worked as a dishwasher at Club D'Est. He enjoyed gardening flowers and cactus, loved animals, cooking and hanging out with friends. He is survived by his mother, Minta Akin of the home; brothers, Julio Nava of Salina, Edward Nava of Salina, Rueben Nava of Pratt, Rick Heuer of Mary Esther, Florida, Shawn Marlow of Oklahoma, Kyle Heuer of Pratt, Jack Heuer of Pratt, Cody (Haylee) Shellhammer of Anthony, Steve Cherry of LaCrosse; sisters, Melissa (Jesus) Calderon of Salina, Maria Nava of Salina, Tyra (Derrick) Reynolds of Great Bend, Tiffany (Jared) Wheeler of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Amber Heuer and Lisa Moore of Great Bend; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and his girlfriend, Desirae Geyer of Pratt. Gabriel is preceded in death by his father, Rojelio Nava. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5-7 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt with Pastor Mike McGovney presiding.

Gabriel Rojelio Nava |2006-2021| 

Bertha Koehn 79, died Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Bethesda Home in Goessel, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born November 18, 1941 in DeRidder, Louisiana to Daniel T. and Lena (Schmidt) Smith. On December 16, 1962 she married Marvin Dale Koehn at DeRidder, Louisiana and he preceded her in death in December 9, 2004.

Bertha was a member of the Eden Church of God in Christ, Mennonite in Burns, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed her time with family and friends.

Bertha is survived by her daughters: Loretta Koehn, Paula Toews and Bonnie and Glen Ensz; brothers: Jim, Benton, Chester and Dan Smith; and her sister: Luana Isaac. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchild and was anticipating the arrival of her 5th&nbsp;great grandchild in the next few months.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Paul and Howard Smith and Sisters Florene and Erma Koehn, Gladys Schmidt, and Mabel Claassen.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Eden Mennonite Church in Burns with Ministers Darwin Schmidt and Roland Koehn presiding. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Eden Mennonite Church in Burns. &nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will be in the Eden Church Cemetery.

Memorial suggestion in Bertha’s memory is to Bethesda Home in care of Petersen Funeral Home.

Bertha Koehn 79, died Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Bethesda Home in Goessel, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born November 18, 1941 in DeRidder, Louisiana to Daniel T. and Lena (Schmidt) Smith. On December 16, 1962 she married Marvin Dale Koehn at DeRidder, Louisiana and he preceded her in death in December 9, 2004.Bertha was a member of the Eden Church of God in Christ, Mennonite in Burns, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed her time with family and friends.Bertha is survived by her daughters: Loretta Koehn, Paula Toews and Bonnie and Glen Ensz; brothers: Jim, Benton, Chester and Dan Smith; and her sister: Luana Isaac. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchild and was anticipating the arrival of her 5th&nbsp;great grandchild in the next few months.She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Paul and Howard Smith and Sisters Florene and Erma Koehn, Gladys Schmidt, and Mabel Claassen.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Eden Mennonite Church in Burns with Ministers Darwin Schmidt and Roland Koehn presiding. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Eden Mennonite Church in Burns. &nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will be in the Eden Church Cemetery.Memorial suggestion in Bertha’s memory is to Bethesda Home in care of Petersen Funeral Home.

Bertha Koehn |1941-2021|

Charles Ray Scarberry, 67, passed away October 8, 2021. He was born August 15, 1954 in Idabel, Oklahoma to O.L. Scarberry and Willa (Shirley) Scarberry. Charles married Sandra (Hadsell) Scarberry . They were married for 33 years. He joined the army and did two tours of duty and was stationed in Berlin, Germany. Charles attended Cooper High School, Cooper, Texas attended College at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN. He worked for Crete, Schnider and CFI trucking companies and D&amp;R Trucking of Pratt. He enjoyed Wrestling, Bar-B- Que, The Dallas Cowboys. He was a Star Trek and Star Wars Fan. Collected comic books and enjoyed antiquing. He is survived by his wife Sandy; sons, Jimmie Lee Heintzelman, of Pratt. Timothy Michael Scarberry of Jay, OK; Sister, Cathey McKulley of Tyler, Tx. 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Brother, Kenny Scarberry and his wife Tessa. Cremation has taken pace and a private family memorial service will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family for expenses in care of Larrison Mortuary, Ltd. Online condolences may be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.larrisonmortuary.com/" target="_blank">www.larrisonmortuary.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Charles Ray Scarberry, 67, passed away October 8, 2021. He was born August 15, 1954 in Idabel, Oklahoma to O.L. Scarberry and Willa (Shirley) Scarberry. Charles married Sandra (Hadsell) Scarberry . They were married for 33 years. He joined the army and did two tours of duty and was stationed in Berlin, Germany. Charles attended Cooper High School, Cooper, Texas attended College at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN. He worked for Crete, Schnider and CFI trucking companies and D&amp;R Trucking of Pratt. He enjoyed Wrestling, Bar-B- Que, The Dallas Cowboys. He was a Star Trek and Star Wars Fan. Collected comic books and enjoyed antiquing. He is survived by his wife Sandy; sons, Jimmie Lee Heintzelman, of Pratt. Timothy Michael Scarberry of Jay, OK; Sister, Cathey McKulley of Tyler, Tx. 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Brother, Kenny Scarberry and his wife Tessa. Cremation has taken pace and a private family memorial service will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family for expenses in care of Larrison Mortuary, Ltd. Online condolences may be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.larrisonmortuary.com/" target="_blank">www.larrisonmortuary.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Charles Ray Scarberry |2021|

Lee Phillip (Phil) Kern, 72, passed away at his home in Hoisington, Kansas June 29, 2021. He was born July 9, 1948, in Great Bend, Kansas to Kenneth and Ellen (Carter) Kern. A Great Bend High School and Fort Hays State University Alum, Phil was a keen businessman and entrepreneur, working in the oil industry and as a general contractor. He made his home in Salina, Kansas; Tucson, Arizona; Springdale, Arkansas; and Overland Park, Kansas until returning to the Great Bend area. He was of Catholic faith. Phil could almost always be found engineering a project, fine tuning it down to the smallest detail, leaving no stone unturned. He enjoyed traveling, watching golf, spoiling his black Lab Shady, and sharing good stories and cold beer. He is survived by his son, Clark Kern; daughters, Kimberly Kern and Katherine Shelton; ten grandchildren; sister, Mary (Kenny) Bath; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wade Patrick and Kenneth Michael Kern; and an infant granddaughter. Service is at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at McPherson Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lee Phillip (Phil) Kern, 72, passed away at his home in Hoisington, Kansas June 29, 2021. He was born July 9, 1948, in Great Bend, Kansas to Kenneth and Ellen (Carter) Kern. A Great Bend High School and Fort Hays State University Alum, Phil was a keen businessman and entrepreneur, working in the oil industry and as a general contractor. He made his home in Salina, Kansas; Tucson, Arizona; Springdale, Arkansas; and Overland Park, Kansas until returning to the Great Bend area. He was of Catholic faith. Phil could almost always be found engineering a project, fine tuning it down to the smallest detail, leaving no stone unturned. He enjoyed traveling, watching golf, spoiling his black Lab Shady, and sharing good stories and cold beer. He is survived by his son, Clark Kern; daughters, Kimberly Kern and Katherine Shelton; ten grandchildren; sister, Mary (Kenny) Bath; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wade Patrick and Kenneth Michael Kern; and an infant granddaughter. Service is at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at McPherson Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lee Phillip Kern |1948-2021|

Hazel Screna (Carlisle) Pontious, 80 of Lincolnville, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at her home.

Hazel was born October 17, 1940, to Straud Franklin and Alice Marie (Helms) Carlisle in Grainola, Oklahoma. She grew up and attended schools in Grainola and Foraker, OK, graduating from Shidler High School; Shidler, OK in 1958. On June 1, 1958, at the age of 17, after 5 years of dating Hazel married Jay Early Pontious. They celebrated 60 years of marriage before his death in 2019. They made their first home in Foraker, OK and where they started their family. Throughout their married life, Jay &amp; Hazel lived in various cities including Shidler, Pawhuska, Webb City, OK; Cunningham, Marion and Lincolnville, KS. She was baptized in Foraker United Methodist Church and then later became a member of the Shidler Methodist, Cunningham Methodist and Marion Church of Christ Church. In 1972 Jay and Hazel bought their first house,and moved to the Lincolnville area. Together, they purchased and ran K&amp;J Well Service and then changed the name to J&amp;H Oil Company. Hazel owned and operated the Owl Car Cafe in Marion and later the Hitchin’ Post Western Wear Store in Marion and Lincolnville. Hazel also worked for several businesses in Marion area including; Western Associates (Hoppy), Sears, Marion Elevator and numerous cafes, plus bookkeeper for J&amp;H Oil and the Lost Springs Pump Shop. Hazel served as troop leader for the Boy Scouts of America in Cunningham and Marion. She enjoyed bowling, going to National Bowling Tournaments all over Canada and the United States. She had a passion for making Christmas candy, baking cinnamon rolls, canning, working on family genealogy and hosting family reunions. She loved collecting anything John Wayne, belt buckles and zippo cigarette lighters. Survivors include son Brad Pontious of El Reno, Ok; daughters Gloria Pontious of Wichita, KS; Alice Pontious of Lincolnville, KS; Roberta (Ron) McGlachlin of Newton, KS; adopted son, Sam (Dena) Bowman of Lincolnville, KS; sisters Frankie Fulsom of Cedar Vale, KS; Arley (Lonnie) Bennett of Wellington, KS. 13 Grandchildren, 37 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren, numerous Nieces and Nephews. In-laws Louise Pontious of Shidler, OK; Linda Pontious of McPherson, KS; Kenneth and Gloria Harris of Andover, KS. Hazel was preceded in death by husband, Jay; infant son, Jimmy Wayne; her parents Straud &amp; Alice Carlisle, brothers Bill and John Carlisle. Casket bearers are Grandsons; Justin Pontious, Chris McGlachlin, Brandon McGlachlin, Derrick Eldridge, Shannon Knight and Aaron Bowman. Visitation at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion, KS 5-7 p.m. on Thursday , Grave Side Service Foraker, OK. 11 a.m. on Friday. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Good Shepherd Hospice 301 N Main St. #300 Newton, KS 67114 St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 Gloria L. Pontious 7410 E 24th Ct N Wichita, KS 67226 (785) 633-8796 Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Hazel at <a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

Hazel Screna (Carlisle) Pontious, 80 of Lincolnville, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at her home.Hazel was born October 17, 1940, to Straud Franklin and Alice Marie (Helms) Carlisle in Grainola, Oklahoma. She grew up and attended schools in Grainola and Foraker, OK, graduating from Shidler High School; Shidler, OK in 1958. On June 1, 1958, at the age of 17, after 5 years of dating Hazel married Jay Early Pontious. They celebrated 60 years of marriage before his death in 2019. They made their first home in Foraker, OK and where they started their family. Throughout their married life, Jay &amp; Hazel lived in various cities including Shidler, Pawhuska, Webb City, OK; Cunningham, Marion and Lincolnville, KS. She was baptized in Foraker United Methodist Church and then later became a member of the Shidler Methodist, Cunningham Methodist and Marion Church of Christ Church. In 1972 Jay and Hazel bought their first house,and moved to the Lincolnville area. Together, they purchased and ran K&amp;J Well Service and then changed the name to J&amp;H Oil Company. Hazel owned and operated the Owl Car Cafe in Marion and later the Hitchin’ Post Western Wear Store in Marion and Lincolnville. Hazel also worked for several businesses in Marion area including; Western Associates (Hoppy), Sears, Marion Elevator and numerous cafes, plus bookkeeper for J&amp;H Oil and the Lost Springs Pump Shop. Hazel served as troop leader for the Boy Scouts of America in Cunningham and Marion. She enjoyed bowling, going to National Bowling Tournaments all over Canada and the United States. She had a passion for making Christmas candy, baking cinnamon rolls, canning, working on family genealogy and hosting family reunions. She loved collecting anything John Wayne, belt buckles and zippo cigarette lighters. Survivors include son Brad Pontious of El Reno, Ok; daughters Gloria Pontious of Wichita, KS; Alice Pontious of Lincolnville, KS; Roberta (Ron) McGlachlin of Newton, KS; adopted son, Sam (Dena) Bowman of Lincolnville, KS; sisters Frankie Fulsom of Cedar Vale, KS; Arley (Lonnie) Bennett of Wellington, KS. 13 Grandchildren, 37 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren, numerous Nieces and Nephews. In-laws Louise Pontious of Shidler, OK; Linda Pontious of McPherson, KS; Kenneth and Gloria Harris of Andover, KS. Hazel was preceded in death by husband, Jay; infant son, Jimmy Wayne; her parents Straud &amp; Alice Carlisle, brothers Bill and John Carlisle. Casket bearers are Grandsons; Justin Pontious, Chris McGlachlin, Brandon McGlachlin, Derrick Eldridge, Shannon Knight and Aaron Bowman. Visitation at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion, KS 5-7 p.m. on Thursday , Grave Side Service Foraker, OK. 11 a.m. on Friday. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Good Shepherd Hospice 301 N Main St. #300 Newton, KS 67114 St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 Gloria L. Pontious 7410 E 24th Ct N Wichita, KS 67226 (785) 633-8796 Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Hazel at <a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

Hazel Pontious |1940-2021|

Raymond Wesley Thiessen, 94, of Buhler, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler.  He was born on October 30, 1926, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Isaac and Anna (Neufeld) Thiessen.

He attended schools at Inman and Buhler. Raymond served in the United States Army during the Korean War as an infantryman and was honorably discharged.  After serving in the military, he moved back to the farm and helped farm with his dad for many years. Raymond later went on to work for Hesston Corporation.

Raymond met Edith Evelyn VanZandt and were married on August 11, 1971 and made Buhler their home. She passed away on February 1, 2007. They enjoyed 35 ½ years of married life. 

He liked old western movies and loved horses.  Raymond and Evelyn enjoyed spending time outdoors together camping and fishing.

He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Enid Cady, Linden Thiessen, Marsha Bouse, Jan Utech, Johnnie Peters, Marlin Peters, Gaylene Peters, Glen Peters, Diane Ediger, and Joetta Ediger; and many great-nieces and nephews.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Evelyn; two brothers, Jacob and Nick Thiessen; three sisters, Mary Thiessen, Sara Ediger, and Elizabeth Peters; and nephew Donald Ediger.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler.  Private burial will take place at Zoar Cemetery, Inman, Kansas.  Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, October 13, at Buhler Mortuary.  Memorial contributions may be made to Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in care of Buhler Mortuary, PO Box 589, Buhler, Kansas 67522.

Raymond Wesley Thiessen, 94, of Buhler, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler. He was born on October 30, 1926, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Isaac and Anna (Neufeld) Thiessen.He attended schools at Inman and Buhler. Raymond served in the United States Army during the Korean War as an infantryman and was honorably discharged. After serving in the military, he moved back to the farm and helped farm with his dad for many years. Raymond later went on to work for Hesston Corporation.Raymond met Edith Evelyn VanZandt and were married on August 11, 1971 and made Buhler their home. She passed away on February 1, 2007. They enjoyed 35 ½ years of married life. He liked old western movies and loved horses. Raymond and Evelyn enjoyed spending time outdoors together camping and fishing.He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Enid Cady, Linden Thiessen, Marsha Bouse, Jan Utech, Johnnie Peters, Marlin Peters, Gaylene Peters, Glen Peters, Diane Ediger, and Joetta Ediger; and many great-nieces and nephews.Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Evelyn; two brothers, Jacob and Nick Thiessen; three sisters, Mary Thiessen, Sara Ediger, and Elizabeth Peters; and nephew Donald Ediger.Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. Private burial will take place at Zoar Cemetery, Inman, Kansas. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, October 13, at Buhler Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in care of Buhler Mortuary, PO Box 589, Buhler, Kansas 67522.

Raymond Wesley Thiessen |1926-2021|

Christine (Chrissy) Ann Ward, 70, went home to be with her Lord on October 7, 2021.&nbsp;

Christine is the oldest of five children born to Clifford and Iva Mae Hummel on August 27, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri. &nbsp; When she was an infant, the family moved back to their hometown of Newton, Iowa, and she spent her formative years there. As a teenager, her first job was working for her father at “Cliff’s” restaurant in Newton.&nbsp; Christine began her most important job, mother to Matthew, on April 1st, 1972.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She worked in the mid 1980’s to earn her GED which led to her furthering her education at Tarrant County College in Ft. Worth, Tx.&nbsp; As a member of the National Honor Society, she completed her associates degree with highest honors in 1991. That year she was accepted to the University of Colorado, she then moved to Colorado Springs and began work as an undergraduate. &nbsp; It was there she was inducted into the Psi Chi honors society in 1995. One of her greatest achievements in life was graduating from UCCS, with honors, with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 1998.&nbsp;&nbsp;

While living in Colorado, Christine met Denis Ward.&nbsp; The two of them were married January 1, 1994.&nbsp; She and Denis built a life together and blended their families.&nbsp; They were married for 27 years and in that time they lived in: Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, and Louisiana.&nbsp; In 2017 they moved back to Kansas from Louisiana for their retirement. They have spent the past few years together in Newton, Ks.&nbsp;

Christine lived a full life.&nbsp; She was always singing in the kitchen, looking for ways to show her love to family through her cooking and baking.&nbsp; Caring for others was her life calling. She was always helping her friends and family and even strangers by showing them Christ’s love.&nbsp;

Christine is survived by her husband Denis Ward and her son Matthew George. To the marriage Denis brought daughters: Jayde, Jasmine, and Jenna. Her siblings are: Cathi (Hummel) Dunnam, Kimberly Hummel, Kevin Hummel, and Kari (Hummel) Burks. She is also survived by her nieces and nephew, her great nieces, her grandchildren and great grandchild; many other family and friends.

A memorial service to celebrate Christine's life will be Wednesday, Oct. 13th&nbsp;at 11:00 a.m. at Shalom Mennonite Church, 800 East 1st&nbsp;Street, Newton, KS

Christine (Chrissy) Ann Ward, 70, went home to be with her Lord on October 7, 2021.&nbsp;Christine is the oldest of five children born to Clifford and Iva Mae Hummel on August 27, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri. &nbsp; When she was an infant, the family moved back to their hometown of Newton, Iowa, and she spent her formative years there. As a teenager, her first job was working for her father at “Cliff’s” restaurant in Newton.&nbsp; Christine began her most important job, mother to Matthew, on April 1st, 1972.&nbsp;&nbsp;She worked in the mid 1980’s to earn her GED which led to her furthering her education at Tarrant County College in Ft. Worth, Tx.&nbsp; As a member of the National Honor Society, she completed her associates degree with highest honors in 1991. That year she was accepted to the University of Colorado, she then moved to Colorado Springs and began work as an undergraduate. &nbsp; It was there she was inducted into the Psi Chi honors society in 1995. One of her greatest achievements in life was graduating from UCCS, with honors, with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 1998.&nbsp;&nbsp;While living in Colorado, Christine met Denis Ward.&nbsp; The two of them were married January 1, 1994.&nbsp; She and Denis built a life together and blended their families.&nbsp; They were married for 27 years and in that time they lived in: Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, and Louisiana.&nbsp; In 2017 they moved back to Kansas from Louisiana for their retirement. They have spent the past few years together in Newton, Ks.&nbsp;Christine lived a full life.&nbsp; She was always singing in the kitchen, looking for ways to show her love to family through her cooking and baking.&nbsp; Caring for others was her life calling. She was always helping her friends and family and even strangers by showing them Christ’s love.&nbsp;Christine is survived by her husband Denis Ward and her son Matthew George. To the marriage Denis brought daughters: Jayde, Jasmine, and Jenna. Her siblings are: Cathi (Hummel) Dunnam, Kimberly Hummel, Kevin Hummel, and Kari (Hummel) Burks. She is also survived by her nieces and nephew, her great nieces, her grandchildren and great grandchild; many other family and friends.A memorial service to celebrate Christine's life will be Wednesday, Oct. 13th&nbsp;at 11:00 a.m. at Shalom Mennonite Church, 800 East 1st&nbsp;Street, Newton, KS

Christine (Hummel) Ward |1951-2021| 

Sandra "Sandy" Sue Mills, 60, of Hesston, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her home.&nbsp; She was born on August 22, 1961 in Newton, the daughter of Alvin R. Jr. and Catherine (Wherrell) Schmidt.

Sandy was a member of the Christ Tabernacle Church in Newton.

She was a CNA for Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Schowalter Villa in Hesston and Bethesda Home in Goessel, retiring in 2009.

Sandy was united in marriage to David C. Mills on June 21, 1997 in Newton.

Sandy loved to crochet in her spare time.&nbsp; She enjoyed baking and was known for making the best brownies.&nbsp; Above all, she loved spoiling her nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her mother, Catherine Schmidt of Hesston; siblings, Daniel (Carol) Schmidt of Haysville, LaDena Self of Hesston, Sonia (Brad) Buchta of Halstead, and Jerry (MariShawn) Schmidt of Hillsboro; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, David; father, Alvin Schmidt Jr.; and nephew, Brent Dickerson.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Miller-Ott Funeral Home, Hesston.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Mound Township Cemetery, Moundridge.&nbsp; Family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, October 13 at the funeral home.

Sandra "Sandy" Sue Mills, 60, of Hesston, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her home.&nbsp; She was born on August 22, 1961 in Newton, the daughter of Alvin R. Jr. and Catherine (Wherrell) Schmidt.Sandy was a member of the Christ Tabernacle Church in Newton.She was a CNA for Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Schowalter Villa in Hesston and Bethesda Home in Goessel, retiring in 2009.Sandy was united in marriage to David C. Mills on June 21, 1997 in Newton.Sandy loved to crochet in her spare time.&nbsp; She enjoyed baking and was known for making the best brownies.&nbsp; Above all, she loved spoiling her nieces and nephews.She is survived by her mother, Catherine Schmidt of Hesston; siblings, Daniel (Carol) Schmidt of Haysville, LaDena Self of Hesston, Sonia (Brad) Buchta of Halstead, and Jerry (MariShawn) Schmidt of Hillsboro; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, David; father, Alvin Schmidt Jr.; and nephew, Brent Dickerson.Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Miller-Ott Funeral Home, Hesston.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Mound Township Cemetery, Moundridge.&nbsp; Family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, October 13 at the funeral home.

Sandy S Mills |1961-2021|

Deborah Hill, 67, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in Sedgwick, Kansas.  She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Glenn &amp; Dorothy (Wilson) Kennedy on April 21, 1954. She was a long time resident of Sedgwick, a graduate of Sedgwick High School and Fort Hays State University.

She worked at Cessna for many years as a chemist. Debbie enjoyed crocheting, gardening, reading and playing with their miniature schnauzer Buddy. She loved dogs, dolphins and watching cheesy Scifi movies. She was also active for many years helping at the American Legion Post 268 in Sedgwick.

She is preceded in death by her parents, a sister Vicki, and ex-husband Curtis.

Debbie is survived by her husband John Pittinger, siblings Glenda (Greg) Krehbiel, Annette (Bill) Cook and Patti (Robert) Unruh, and her son William (Sarah) Hill. 

An informal memorial service will be held 3:00 pm, Sunday, October 17th at the Sedgwick City Park shelter, Sedgwick, Kansas.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated in her memory to Caring Hands Humane Society of Newton, 1400 SE 3rd St, Newton, KS 67114. 

Baker Funeral Home Valley Center is handling arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.bakerfhvc.com">www.bakerfhvc.com</a>.

Deborah Hill, 67, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in Sedgwick, Kansas. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Glenn &amp; Dorothy (Wilson) Kennedy on April 21, 1954. She was a long time resident of Sedgwick, a graduate of Sedgwick High School and Fort Hays State University.She worked at Cessna for many years as a chemist. Debbie enjoyed crocheting, gardening, reading and playing with their miniature schnauzer Buddy. She loved dogs, dolphins and watching cheesy Scifi movies. She was also active for many years helping at the American Legion Post 268 in Sedgwick.She is preceded in death by her parents, a sister Vicki, and ex-husband Curtis.Debbie is survived by her husband John Pittinger, siblings Glenda (Greg) Krehbiel, Annette (Bill) Cook and Patti (Robert) Unruh, and her son William (Sarah) Hill. An informal memorial service will be held 3:00 pm, Sunday, October 17th at the Sedgwick City Park shelter, Sedgwick, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated in her memory to Caring Hands Humane Society of Newton, 1400 SE 3rd St, Newton, KS 67114. Baker Funeral Home Valley Center is handling arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.bakerfhvc.com">www.bakerfhvc.com</a>.

Deborah Hill |1954-2021|

Dianne Kay Inkelaar, 71, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. She was born in Weatherford, Oklahoma to Rev. John Woodrow Pybas and Catherine Julia (Southerland) Pybas.

She and her twin sister Deanne loved playing piano, singing and attending church together. She enjoyed time with her family and friends, always having a smile on her face and a song in her heart.

Dianne married the love of her life, Dennis Abraham Inkelaar. He preceded her on April 26, 2016. She was also preceded by her parents Rev. J Woodrow and Catherine Pybas, and her sister Deanne M. Pybass, grandparents John W &amp; Myrtle Pybas and Ransom R. &amp; Julia Southerland.&nbsp; Dianne is survived by brother JW Pybas; best friends Robert and Diana Faris, many other friends and family.

A Graveside Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 12, at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Bentley, Kansas.

A special thank you and blessings to Diversacare of Sedgwick and Serenity Hospice for all their loving care and support, may God richly bless each of you. Memorials may be designated in Dianne’s memory to Serenity Hospice and/or Diversacare of Sedgwick.

Dianne Kay Inkelaar, 71, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. She was born in Weatherford, Oklahoma to Rev. John Woodrow Pybas and Catherine Julia (Southerland) Pybas.She and her twin sister Deanne loved playing piano, singing and attending church together. She enjoyed time with her family and friends, always having a smile on her face and a song in her heart.Dianne married the love of her life, Dennis Abraham Inkelaar. He preceded her on April 26, 2016. She was also preceded by her parents Rev. J Woodrow and Catherine Pybas, and her sister Deanne M. Pybass, grandparents John W &amp; Myrtle Pybas and Ransom R. &amp; Julia Southerland.&nbsp; Dianne is survived by brother JW Pybas; best friends Robert and Diana Faris, many other friends and family.A Graveside Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 12, at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Bentley, Kansas.A special thank you and blessings to Diversacare of Sedgwick and Serenity Hospice for all their loving care and support, may God richly bless each of you. Memorials may be designated in Dianne’s memory to Serenity Hospice and/or Diversacare of Sedgwick.Baker Funeral Home Valley Center is handling arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.bakerfhvc.com">www.bakerfhvc.com</a>.

Dianne Kay Inkelaar |2021|

Aileen Naomi Eaton, 92, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2021, surrounded by family at MTM Boarding Care Home, McPherson. She was a retired Deputy City Clerk for the City of McPherson. Aileen was born on February 14, 1929, in Pacific Junction, IA, the daughter of Roland O. and Grace N. (Ewell) Davison. She graduated in 1946 from Thurman High School, Iowa. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Starlite Lanes 700 Club, and Kansas Bowling Hall of Fame. Survivors include: nieces &amp; nephews, Linus LeFever (Kay) of Glenwood, IA, Mary Forney of Sidney, IA, Joni Angleton (Robb) of Eagle River, AK, Sue LeFever of Glenwood IA, Judie Steiner (Joe) of Inman, KS, Larry Woods (Beverly) of Moore, OK, Lisa Nelson (Dave) of Kansas City, MO, and Lynda Krahl (Jeff) of McPherson, KS; and many numerous great-nieces &amp; great-nephews and extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Lois Seibel and Ruth LeFever. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 15, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Emily Spearman Cannon officiating. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery. To view a live stream broadcast of the service, please click on the following link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5cflDseXQI-X9a0PFSMh0Q/featured" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5cflDseXQI-X9a0PFSMh0Q/featured</a> Memorial donations may be given to First United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Aileen Naomi Eaton, 92, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2021, surrounded by family at MTM Boarding Care Home, McPherson. She was a retired Deputy City Clerk for the City of McPherson. Aileen was born on February 14, 1929, in Pacific Junction, IA, the daughter of Roland O. and Grace N. (Ewell) Davison. She graduated in 1946 from Thurman High School, Iowa. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Starlite Lanes 700 Club, and Kansas Bowling Hall of Fame. Survivors include: nieces &amp; nephews, Linus LeFever (Kay) of Glenwood, IA, Mary Forney of Sidney, IA, Joni Angleton (Robb) of Eagle River, AK, Sue LeFever of Glenwood IA, Judie Steiner (Joe) of Inman, KS, Larry Woods (Beverly) of Moore, OK, Lisa Nelson (Dave) of Kansas City, MO, and Lynda Krahl (Jeff) of McPherson, KS; and many numerous great-nieces &amp; great-nephews and extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Lois Seibel and Ruth LeFever. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 15, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Emily Spearman Cannon officiating. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery. To view a live stream broadcast of the service, please click on the following link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5cflDseXQI-X9a0PFSMh0Q/featured" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5cflDseXQI-X9a0PFSMh0Q/featured</a> Memorial donations may be given to First United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Aileen Naomi Eaton |1929-2021|

Thelma Marie Hubbell, passed away on October 7, 2021. She was born on her family farm in Colwich, Kansas. Parents Henry and Rosie (Doll) Nigg. She snuck out of her bedroom window on her 18th birthday to elope and marry the love of her life, her husband, Raymond Hubbell. She was a career military wife, moving all over the United States and Japan to support her husband’s career and raise her family. After Ray’s retirement from the military they settled in Kingman KS in 1961.  She was an avid gardener and loved competition trap shooting. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Raymond Hubbell, and her son, Ronald Hubbell, brothers Bill and Dennis Nigg and sister Dorothy Heimerman. Thelma is survived by 3 children, Max Hubbell with wife Barbara, Rose Marie Henning, and Michael Hubbell and wife Susan; 1 sister, Lillian Cipriani;  8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Parish rosary will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday at the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kingman with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 a.m.  Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.,  Monday at the Livingston Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made with the St. Patrick Grade School in care of the funeral home.

Thelma Marie Hubbell, passed away on October 7, 2021. She was born on her family farm in Colwich, Kansas. Parents Henry and Rosie (Doll) Nigg. She snuck out of her bedroom window on her 18th birthday to elope and marry the love of her life, her husband, Raymond Hubbell. She was a career military wife, moving all over the United States and Japan to support her husband’s career and raise her family. After Ray’s retirement from the military they settled in Kingman KS in 1961. She was an avid gardener and loved competition trap shooting. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Raymond Hubbell, and her son, Ronald Hubbell, brothers Bill and Dennis Nigg and sister Dorothy Heimerman. Thelma is survived by 3 children, Max Hubbell with wife Barbara, Rose Marie Henning, and Michael Hubbell and wife Susan; 1 sister, Lillian Cipriani; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.Parish rosary will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday at the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kingman with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 a.m. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday at the Livingston Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Walnut Hill Cemetery.Memorials may be made with the St. Patrick Grade School in care of the funeral home.

Thelma Marie Hubbell |2021|

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather pending. The viewing has been canceled for tonight.&nbsp;

Connie Yvonne Samples, 89, of Hutchinson, died October 8, 2021, at Hospice House. She was born December 29, 1931, in Herington, to A.C. and Opal (Ashwill) Stitt.

Connie graduated from Herington High School in 1949 and attended Saint Francis School of Nursing in Wichita. She retired after 22 years as a CNA from Stafford Hospital. Connie also worked at Duckwall’s in Herington, cleaned homes, and did laundry as a way to earn extra money. She loved to sew and made all of her daughter’s dresses and her husband’s sport coats and ties. Connie was a member of Miriam Chapter #14 Order of Eastern Star, in Emporia, for 68 years and Faith United Methodist Church, Hutchinson.

On June 3, 1951, she married Eugene Samples, in Herington. They shared 69 years of marriage before his death on June 14, 2020.

Connie is survived by: son, James Samples (Paula) of Wichita; daughter, Jo Dee Samples of Hutchinson; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Samples of St. John; grandchildren, Martha Samples of Carlisle, PA, Nathan Samples (Beth) of Stafford, Jess Samples of St. John, Teresa Eply (fiancé, Michael Sayers) of Wichita; great-grandchildren, Samantha Fermin, Andrew Maham, Chase Otto; and nephews, Raoul Stitt (Rita) of Kansas City, MO, Hank Stitt of Kansas City, MO, and Michael Stitt (Suzy) of Charlotte, NC.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; son, David Samples; great-granddaughter, Raven Samples; brother, Charles Stitt; and nephew, Mark Stitt.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Larry Brock officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary. NOTE: Because of an inclement weather threat, Tuesday night's visitation time has been canceled.

Memorials are suggested to Faith United Methodist Church or Hospice House, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather pending. The viewing has been canceled for tonight.&nbsp;Connie Yvonne Samples, 89, of Hutchinson, died October 8, 2021, at Hospice House. She was born December 29, 1931, in Herington, to A.C. and Opal (Ashwill) Stitt.Connie graduated from Herington High School in 1949 and attended Saint Francis School of Nursing in Wichita. She retired after 22 years as a CNA from Stafford Hospital. Connie also worked at Duckwall’s in Herington, cleaned homes, and did laundry as a way to earn extra money. She loved to sew and made all of her daughter’s dresses and her husband’s sport coats and ties. Connie was a member of Miriam Chapter #14 Order of Eastern Star, in Emporia, for 68 years and Faith United Methodist Church, Hutchinson.On June 3, 1951, she married Eugene Samples, in Herington. They shared 69 years of marriage before his death on June 14, 2020.Connie is survived by: son, James Samples (Paula) of Wichita; daughter, Jo Dee Samples of Hutchinson; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Samples of St. John; grandchildren, Martha Samples of Carlisle, PA, Nathan Samples (Beth) of Stafford, Jess Samples of St. John, Teresa Eply (fiancé, Michael Sayers) of Wichita; great-grandchildren, Samantha Fermin, Andrew Maham, Chase Otto; and nephews, Raoul Stitt (Rita) of Kansas City, MO, Hank Stitt of Kansas City, MO, and Michael Stitt (Suzy) of Charlotte, NC.She was preceded in death by: her parents; son, David Samples; great-granddaughter, Raven Samples; brother, Charles Stitt; and nephew, Mark Stitt.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Larry Brock officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary. NOTE: Because of an inclement weather threat, Tuesday night's visitation time has been canceled.Memorials are suggested to Faith United Methodist Church or Hospice House, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

UPDATE: Connie Yvonne Samples |1931-2021|

Haviland - Don Ray McFarland, Jr., 54, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 6, 1966 in Pratt to Don Ray and Gloria (Wilson) McFarland. Don married Ruth Margaret (Hoeme) McFarland on August 29, 1987 in Pratt . They were married for 23 years before they divorced. Don graduated from Pratt High School in 1985. He then went on to earn his Associate Degree in Mechanics from Arizona Automotive Institute. He worked for Alliance Ag and Grain in Haviland. He was a member of Cannonball Golf Course in Greensburg. He enjoyed golfing, being a mechanic, exercising, running, biking, gardening, watching the Dallas Cowboys and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Nathan McFarland, Tanner (Victoria) McFarland and Adrein McFarland all of Pratt; sisters, Tina (Stanley) Norris and Dana Tripp both of Pratt; brother, Eddie McFarland of St. John; grandchildren, Emmarie Maxine McFarland, Reese McFarland and Rhett McFarland; and his children's mother, Ruth (Hoeme) McFarland of Pratt. Don is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Donna McFarland. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5-7, at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt with John Hamm presiding. Burial will follow at Iuka Cemetery, Iuka. Memorials may be made to Cannonball Golf Course or Kansas High School Rodeo Association in care of Larrison Mortuary.

Haviland - Don Ray McFarland, Jr., 54, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 6, 1966 in Pratt to Don Ray and Gloria (Wilson) McFarland. Don married Ruth Margaret (Hoeme) McFarland on August 29, 1987 in Pratt . They were married for 23 years before they divorced. Don graduated from Pratt High School in 1985. He then went on to earn his Associate Degree in Mechanics from Arizona Automotive Institute. He worked for Alliance Ag and Grain in Haviland. He was a member of Cannonball Golf Course in Greensburg. He enjoyed golfing, being a mechanic, exercising, running, biking, gardening, watching the Dallas Cowboys and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Nathan McFarland, Tanner (Victoria) McFarland and Adrein McFarland all of Pratt; sisters, Tina (Stanley) Norris and Dana Tripp both of Pratt; brother, Eddie McFarland of St. John; grandchildren, Emmarie Maxine McFarland, Reese McFarland and Rhett McFarland; and his children's mother, Ruth (Hoeme) McFarland of Pratt. Don is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Donna McFarland. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5-7, at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt with John Hamm presiding. Burial will follow at Iuka Cemetery, Iuka. Memorials may be made to Cannonball Golf Course or Kansas High School Rodeo Association in care of Larrison Mortuary.

Don Ray McFarland, Jr. |1966-2021|

Pratt - Belen Vazquez, 30, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Pratt Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 31, 1990 in Bakersfield, California to Florentino and Bertha (Rosenda) Vazquez. Belen enjoyed watching Mickey Mouse and the Voice, playing with beads and balls. She is survived by her mother, Bertha Vazquez; father, Florentino Vazquez of Mexico; foster parents, Sharon and John Mies of Pratt; and brothers, Fernando Vazquez, Jair Vazquez and Gerardo Vazquez all of Mexico. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 11, 2021 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Memorials may be made to Pratt Area Humane Society in care of Larrison Mortuary.

Pratt - Belen Vazquez, 30, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Pratt Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 31, 1990 in Bakersfield, California to Florentino and Bertha (Rosenda) Vazquez. Belen enjoyed watching Mickey Mouse and the Voice, playing with beads and balls. She is survived by her mother, Bertha Vazquez; father, Florentino Vazquez of Mexico; foster parents, Sharon and John Mies of Pratt; and brothers, Fernando Vazquez, Jair Vazquez and Gerardo Vazquez all of Mexico. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 11, 2021 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Memorials may be made to Pratt Area Humane Society in care of Larrison Mortuary.

Belen Vazquez |1990-2021|

Samuel I. “Sam” Rohrer, 98, died Oct. 7, 2021.

He was born April 29, 1923, in Oxford, Florida the son of Isaac and Emma Abrell Rohrer.

A Kingman resident since 1987, he was a retired Jig builder at Boeing.

Sam was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus, both of Kingman; and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

Parish rosary will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, at the St. Patrick Catholic Church with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 a.m.  Committal services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday at Calvary Cemetery, Wichtia.

Memorials may be made with the St. Patrick Grade School or the Fr. John Reinkemeyer Seminary Burse, both in care of Livingston Funeral Home.	

Samuel I. “Sam” Rohrer, 98, died Oct. 7, 2021.He was born April 29, 1923, in Oxford, Florida the son of Isaac and Emma Abrell Rohrer.A Kingman resident since 1987, he was a retired Jig builder at Boeing.Sam was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus, both of Kingman; and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.Parish rosary will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, at the St. Patrick Catholic Church with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 a.m. Committal services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday at Calvary Cemetery, Wichtia.Memorials may be made with the St. Patrick Grade School or the Fr. John Reinkemeyer Seminary Burse, both in care of Livingston Funeral Home.

Samuel I. “Sam” Rohrer |1923-2021|

Softly and tenderly is how Shirley Bowen left this world and was greeted into Heaven. Shirley Corrine Bowen was born March 3, 1935, in Topeka, to Fred and Vernice (Rich) Wilson. She passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021.

Shirley will be remembered for her caring heart and kind spirit. She grew up in Topeka with her two older sisters, Margaret and Joan, graduating from Holiday Junior High and Topeka High School. Shirley ventured out of state for her freshmen year of college to Bob Jones University in South Carolina, but headed home to attend Washburn University for her sophomore year. And it’s a good thing she did! This is where she met the love of her life, Ralph Bowen.

After Ralph graduated from Washburn, he and Shirley got married and moved to Hutchinson, where they raised four children, and spent the next 64 years as very active members of the community. Ralph and Shirley were charter members of the Doers Sunday School Class at Trinity United Methodist Church and helped start the Pancake Supper fundraiser, which was well attended by community members for years.

Shirley was also active in helping with Vacation Bible School, Stephen Ministries, and Missions and Bible Studies, to name a few.&nbsp; Shirley’s faith was very important to her and she instilled her values and faith in her children.&nbsp; Shirley was a charter member of Chapter HQ, P.E.O. and enjoyed the friendships she made there over the years.&nbsp;

Friendships were very important to Shirley and Ralph. Shirley kept in touch with a group of friends from Holiday Junior High and she and Ralph enjoyed trips with the group from coast to coast. Friday nights were spent at the Anchor Inn with friends unless they were supporting grandchildren in school activities or traveling.

Shirley and Ralph loved attending cultural and sporting events in the community. They never missed going to the Kansas State Fair and were life-long season ticket holders for HCC football and basketball games. They also enjoyed attending K-State football games and tailgating with family.

Family traditions were important to Shirley, always celebrating birthdays and holidays with family and creating great memories!&nbsp; She and Ralph also shared many happy times traveling with their friends and family.

Shirley is survived by: daughter, Andrea Siefkes (Tim) of Hutchinson, daughter, Pam Kennedy (Kelly) of Haysvillle, son, Kevin Bowen (Jodee) of Hutchinson, daughter, Tamara Harbour (Phil) of Shawnee; grandchildren, Courtney Siefkes of Austin, TX, Amy Messer (Travis) of Gardner, Matthew Peil (Loni) of Hutchinson, Lauren Rickner (James) of Ottawa, Aubrey Kennedy of Haysville, Elli Bowen of Kansas City, Trace Bowen of Kansas City, Abby Harbour of Shawnee, Reed Harbour of Shawnee; Cale Harbour of Shawnee, Tayt Harbour, all of Shawnee; six great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Margaret “Peg” Bowen; and many nieces and nephews, with whom she remained close and loved seeing at family gatherings over the years.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Ralph Bowen; sisters, Margaret Brunton Smith and Joan Hornak and their spouses.

Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 15, 2021, at Hutchinson First Church of the Nazarene, 4290 N. Monroe. Inurnment will follow at Fairlawn Burial Park. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

The service will be livestreamed and the link to view her service will be available in her obituary on the funeral home website beginning at 12:30 p.m. Friday.

In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Ralph and Shirley Bowen, memorials are suggested to the Riobamba Compassion Fund at First Church of the Nazarene. Compassion International’s mission is&nbsp;Releasing Children from Poverty in Jesus’ Name&nbsp;and Shirley and Ralph sponsored several children throughout their lives. Those donations can be sent in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Softly and tenderly is how Shirley Bowen left this world and was greeted into Heaven. Shirley Corrine Bowen was born March 3, 1935, in Topeka, to Fred and Vernice (Rich) Wilson. She passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021.Shirley will be remembered for her caring heart and kind spirit. She grew up in Topeka with her two older sisters, Margaret and Joan, graduating from Holiday Junior High and Topeka High School. Shirley ventured out of state for her freshmen year of college to Bob Jones University in South Carolina, but headed home to attend Washburn University for her sophomore year. And it’s a good thing she did! This is where she met the love of her life, Ralph Bowen.After Ralph graduated from Washburn, he and Shirley got married and moved to Hutchinson, where they raised four children, and spent the next 64 years as very active members of the community. Ralph and Shirley were charter members of the Doers Sunday School Class at Trinity United Methodist Church and helped start the Pancake Supper fundraiser, which was well attended by community members for years.Shirley was also active in helping with Vacation Bible School, Stephen Ministries, and Missions and Bible Studies, to name a few.&nbsp; Shirley’s faith was very important to her and she instilled her values and faith in her children.&nbsp; Shirley was a charter member of Chapter HQ, P.E.O. and enjoyed the friendships she made there over the years.&nbsp;Friendships were very important to Shirley and Ralph. Shirley kept in touch with a group of friends from Holiday Junior High and she and Ralph enjoyed trips with the group from coast to coast. Friday nights were spent at the Anchor Inn with friends unless they were supporting grandchildren in school activities or traveling.Shirley and Ralph loved attending cultural and sporting events in the community. They never missed going to the Kansas State Fair and were life-long season ticket holders for HCC football and basketball games. They also enjoyed attending K-State football games and tailgating with family.Family traditions were important to Shirley, always celebrating birthdays and holidays with family and creating great memories!&nbsp; She and Ralph also shared many happy times traveling with their friends and family.Shirley is survived by: daughter, Andrea Siefkes (Tim) of Hutchinson, daughter, Pam Kennedy (Kelly) of Haysvillle, son, Kevin Bowen (Jodee) of Hutchinson, daughter, Tamara Harbour (Phil) of Shawnee; grandchildren, Courtney Siefkes of Austin, TX, Amy Messer (Travis) of Gardner, Matthew Peil (Loni) of Hutchinson, Lauren Rickner (James) of Ottawa, Aubrey Kennedy of Haysville, Elli Bowen of Kansas City, Trace Bowen of Kansas City, Abby Harbour of Shawnee, Reed Harbour of Shawnee; Cale Harbour of Shawnee, Tayt Harbour, all of Shawnee; six great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Margaret “Peg” Bowen; and many nieces and nephews, with whom she remained close and loved seeing at family gatherings over the years.She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Ralph Bowen; sisters, Margaret Brunton Smith and Joan Hornak and their spouses.Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 15, 2021, at Hutchinson First Church of the Nazarene, 4290 N. Monroe. Inurnment will follow at Fairlawn Burial Park. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.The service will be livestreamed and the link to view her service will be available in her obituary on the funeral home website beginning at 12:30 p.m. Friday.In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Ralph and Shirley Bowen, memorials are suggested to the Riobamba Compassion Fund at First Church of the Nazarene. Compassion International’s mission is&nbsp;Releasing Children from Poverty in Jesus’ Name&nbsp;and Shirley and Ralph sponsored several children throughout their lives. Those donations can be sent in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Shirley Corrine Bowen |1935-2021|

Elsie Beth Macklin, 83, died October 5, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.&nbsp; She was born July 5, 1938, in Hillsboro, to Rudolf Henry and Lillian B. (Janke) Nickel.&nbsp;

Elsie graduated from high school in California, and received her associate’s degree from Hutchinson Community College.&nbsp; After 24 years of service, she retired from the Hutchinson Police Department as their main desk clerk. Elsie enjoyed collecting antiques and was a gifted photographer, taking pictures all over the state of Kansas, from wheat to tractors to sunsets.&nbsp; She attended Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson.

Elsie is survived by:&nbsp; daughter, Gina Meinen (Duane) of Maricopa, AZ; grandchildren, Timothy Miller of Apache Junction, AZ, Karla Meinen of Phoenix, AZ, SSG Tye Meinen of Fort Riley, Mathew Kelman (Jenna) of Hutchinson, and Molly Wilhaus (Clinton) of Nickerson; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters; and one brother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister; and a daughter, Karen Kelman.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2021, at Elliott Chapel, with The Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating.&nbsp; Friends may call from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Chapel.

To view Elsie’s funeral service online, the link will be available at the end of her obituary on Elliott Mortuary’s website the day of the service, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to Hutchinson Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 (to benefit “Shop With A Cop”), in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

Elsie Beth Macklin, 83, died October 5, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.&nbsp; She was born July 5, 1938, in Hillsboro, to Rudolf Henry and Lillian B. (Janke) Nickel.&nbsp;Elsie graduated from high school in California, and received her associate’s degree from Hutchinson Community College.&nbsp; After 24 years of service, she retired from the Hutchinson Police Department as their main desk clerk. Elsie enjoyed collecting antiques and was a gifted photographer, taking pictures all over the state of Kansas, from wheat to tractors to sunsets.&nbsp; She attended Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson.Elsie is survived by:&nbsp; daughter, Gina Meinen (Duane) of Maricopa, AZ; grandchildren, Timothy Miller of Apache Junction, AZ, Karla Meinen of Phoenix, AZ, SSG Tye Meinen of Fort Riley, Mathew Kelman (Jenna) of Hutchinson, and Molly Wilhaus (Clinton) of Nickerson; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters; and one brother.She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister; and a daughter, Karen Kelman.Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2021, at Elliott Chapel, with The Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating.&nbsp; Friends may call from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Chapel.To view Elsie’s funeral service online, the link will be available at the end of her obituary on Elliott Mortuary’s website the day of the service, beginning at 1:30 p.m.Memorials are suggested to Hutchinson Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 (to benefit “Shop With A Cop”), in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

Elsie Beth Macklin |1938-2021|

Michael Edward Brennan, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, Oct 6, 2021 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, KS. He was born in New Orleans, LA., the son of Edward Francis Jr. and Billye (Harris) Brennan. As a kid, Michael loved BMX, football, track, making model airplanes and cars, and crabbing and fishing with his father. Michael graduated from Clark High School, Las Vegas, NV in 1983. He had an interest for aviation and airplanes. He worked for Hughes Aviation and then moved onto working for KB Homes in Las Vegas.

Michael became a resident of Kansas in 2008 to be closer to his mother, sisters and niece. He loved spending time with friends and family, and also giving on Christmas to his niece. He also enjoyed classic rock, playing guitar, history, watching the National Geographic channel, cooking, antiquing, collecting hot wheels among other things. He was very generous and funny and will be missed by many. &nbsp;Michael is survived by his sisters, Mary Brennan, Las Vegas, NV, Cynthia (John) Castro, New York City, NY; and his niece Summer Brennan, Kansas City. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. Services are pending for a later date at this time.

Michael Edward Brennan, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, Oct 6, 2021 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, KS. He was born in New Orleans, LA., the son of Edward Francis Jr. and Billye (Harris) Brennan. As a kid, Michael loved BMX, football, track, making model airplanes and cars, and crabbing and fishing with his father. Michael graduated from Clark High School, Las Vegas, NV in 1983. He had an interest for aviation and airplanes. He worked for Hughes Aviation and then moved onto working for KB Homes in Las Vegas.Michael became a resident of Kansas in 2008 to be closer to his mother, sisters and niece. He loved spending time with friends and family, and also giving on Christmas to his niece. He also enjoyed classic rock, playing guitar, history, watching the National Geographic channel, cooking, antiquing, collecting hot wheels among other things. He was very generous and funny and will be missed by many. &nbsp;Michael is survived by his sisters, Mary Brennan, Las Vegas, NV, Cynthia (John) Castro, New York City, NY; and his niece Summer Brennan, Kansas City. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. Services are pending for a later date at this time.

Michael Brennan  |2021| 

Donna Hertlein Wygle, 79, passed from this life on October 6, 2021, at Ardmore, OK. She was born December 5, 1941, in Pratt, as the daughter of George and Myrland Hertlein. Along with her sister, Barbara, she grew up on the family’s wheat farm south of Pratt. She graduated from Pratt High School in 1959. After attending numerous secondary schools, she began working as an LPN. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Hospital of Medical Technology in 1969. She then managed the hospital laboratories in Las Animas, CO, and in Tribune. When their parents reached their elderly years, the sisters alternated their care. After their death, Donna moved back to the farm and has now passed her portion down to the fifth generation. Donna was an avid reader and historian spending many hours searching genealogical records for her family’s history. Other major interests included both science and world history. She was a lover of animals and had 3 cats which she loved dearly. In 2016, Donna purchased an older farm homestead with a vision, along with her friend/associate, of turning it into a hobby ranch which would include various animals, a small lake and a multitude of farm antiques. Donna had a love for the outdoors, enjoying gardening and special projects to enhance the farm. She was a faithful and active member of the Pratt Garden Club. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Butler and husband Harold of Ardmore, OK; nieces, Amy Walker of Ardmore and Kristen Scoggin and husband Steve of Dallas, TX; Great-Nieces and Nephews, Blake Woerz. Lauren Woerz, Brooke Scoggin and Jack Scoggin along with numerous cousins and special friend, Kelly Nienke. Donna’s cousin, Ray Dorsett, will be officiating a memorial service at Donna’s farm home at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Cremation has taken place and a private family inurnment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery in Pratt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donna Hertlein Wygle, 79, passed from this life on October 6, 2021, at Ardmore, OK. She was born December 5, 1941, in Pratt, as the daughter of George and Myrland Hertlein. Along with her sister, Barbara, she grew up on the family’s wheat farm south of Pratt. She graduated from Pratt High School in 1959. After attending numerous secondary schools, she began working as an LPN. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Hospital of Medical Technology in 1969. She then managed the hospital laboratories in Las Animas, CO, and in Tribune. When their parents reached their elderly years, the sisters alternated their care. After their death, Donna moved back to the farm and has now passed her portion down to the fifth generation. Donna was an avid reader and historian spending many hours searching genealogical records for her family’s history. Other major interests included both science and world history. She was a lover of animals and had 3 cats which she loved dearly. In 2016, Donna purchased an older farm homestead with a vision, along with her friend/associate, of turning it into a hobby ranch which would include various animals, a small lake and a multitude of farm antiques. Donna had a love for the outdoors, enjoying gardening and special projects to enhance the farm. She was a faithful and active member of the Pratt Garden Club. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Butler and husband Harold of Ardmore, OK; nieces, Amy Walker of Ardmore and Kristen Scoggin and husband Steve of Dallas, TX; Great-Nieces and Nephews, Blake Woerz. Lauren Woerz, Brooke Scoggin and Jack Scoggin along with numerous cousins and special friend, Kelly Nienke. Donna’s cousin, Ray Dorsett, will be officiating a memorial service at Donna’s farm home at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Cremation has taken place and a private family inurnment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery in Pratt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donna Wygle  |1941-2021| 

Lila Patrice Shoemaker, 62, died October 6, 2021. She was the second born child to Eldon Charles and Dorothy Mae (Damron) Terveen, July 13, 1959, in Weslaco, TX.

She was a Pierce City High School graduate and owner of Home Town Video and Appliance Store, Stafford. Lila enjoyed being a Girl Scout leader for many years, raising dachshunds, crafting, working puzzles, cooking, traveling, playing scrabble, and being a Dallas Cowboys fan. She was also a skilled seamstress who made most of her children’s clothes growing up, a skill she learned from her mother and grandmother, Inez. Lilacs were her favorite flower.

Lila was married to Robert Dean Wright. They divorced. Then on May&nbsp;29, 2004, she married William "Bill" Howard Shoemaker. He died&nbsp;February 10, 2017.

Mother of two surviving children; Rebecca Lynn&nbsp;Wright and Gabriel Alan Wright, both of Hutchinson; mother,&nbsp;Dorothy&nbsp;Marrs; brothers, Lloyd, Lewis, and Lester&nbsp;Terveen; stepchildren, Holly&nbsp;Shoemaker and Nate&nbsp;Shoemaker; and grandson,&nbsp;Akyn&nbsp;Dallas&nbsp;Wright.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by:&nbsp;her husband, Bill; her&nbsp;father, Eldon; and stepfather, John&nbsp;Marrs.&nbsp;

A&nbsp;memorial&nbsp;service to celebrate her life&nbsp;will be held at Prairie Dunes Country Club at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 10, 2021.&nbsp;

Lila Patrice Shoemaker, 62, died October 6, 2021. She was the second born child to Eldon Charles and Dorothy Mae (Damron) Terveen, July 13, 1959, in Weslaco, TX.She was a Pierce City High School graduate and owner of Home Town Video and Appliance Store, Stafford. Lila enjoyed being a Girl Scout leader for many years, raising dachshunds, crafting, working puzzles, cooking, traveling, playing scrabble, and being a Dallas Cowboys fan. She was also a skilled seamstress who made most of her children’s clothes growing up, a skill she learned from her mother and grandmother, Inez. Lilacs were her favorite flower.Lila was married to Robert Dean Wright. They divorced. Then on May&nbsp;29, 2004, she married William "Bill" Howard Shoemaker. He died&nbsp;February 10, 2017.Mother of two surviving children; Rebecca Lynn&nbsp;Wright and Gabriel Alan Wright, both of Hutchinson; mother,&nbsp;Dorothy&nbsp;Marrs; brothers, Lloyd, Lewis, and Lester&nbsp;Terveen; stepchildren, Holly&nbsp;Shoemaker and Nate&nbsp;Shoemaker; and grandson,&nbsp;Akyn&nbsp;Dallas&nbsp;Wright.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by:&nbsp;her husband, Bill; her&nbsp;father, Eldon; and stepfather, John&nbsp;Marrs.&nbsp;A&nbsp;memorial&nbsp;service to celebrate her life&nbsp;will be held at Prairie Dunes Country Club at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 10, 2021.&nbsp;

Lila Patrice Shoemaker |1959-2021|

Mary J. Slief, 85, passed away October 6, 2021 at Pratt Health and Rehabalitation Center. She was born October 29, 1935 in Greensburg, to Otis and Lorainne (Wedel) Schmidt. Mary married William "Alvin" Slief August 4, 1957. Mary graduated from Greensburg High School. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Wellsford Community Church. She enjoyed listening to music and collecting dolls. She really enjoyed her grandchildren. She is survived by Two Sons, Mark Slief of Haviland, Steve (Pam) Slief of Pratt; six grandchildren, Darin Franklin, Bryin (Dawn) Franklin, Kayla (Josh) McDowell, Michael (Katie) Slief, Shane (Marissa) Slief and Marshall (Brittany) Slief. There are 16 great grand children. Mary is preceded in death by her parents; Husband, Alvin; daughter, Carla Wood and brother, Wayne Schmidt. Visitation will be Monday 9:00 am-8:00 pm at Larrison Mortuary 300 Country Club Rd, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt with Pastor Brian Barton presiding. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Cullison.

Mary J. Slief, 85, passed away October 6, 2021 at Pratt Health and Rehabalitation Center. She was born October 29, 1935 in Greensburg, to Otis and Lorainne (Wedel) Schmidt. Mary married William "Alvin" Slief August 4, 1957. Mary graduated from Greensburg High School. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Wellsford Community Church. She enjoyed listening to music and collecting dolls. She really enjoyed her grandchildren. She is survived by Two Sons, Mark Slief of Haviland, Steve (Pam) Slief of Pratt; six grandchildren, Darin Franklin, Bryin (Dawn) Franklin, Kayla (Josh) McDowell, Michael (Katie) Slief, Shane (Marissa) Slief and Marshall (Brittany) Slief. There are 16 great grand children. Mary is preceded in death by her parents; Husband, Alvin; daughter, Carla Wood and brother, Wayne Schmidt. Visitation will be Monday 9:00 am-8:00 pm at Larrison Mortuary 300 Country Club Rd, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt with Pastor Brian Barton presiding. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Cullison.

Mary J. Slief  |1935-2021| 

Lyla Marie (Jantz) Killfoil&nbsp; October 24, 1920 – October 6, 2021

Daughter of Andrew B. Jantz and Martha Marie (Buller) Jantz. Lyla was born October 24, 1920 in Goltry.

She was married on November 7, 1937 to Fred Elton Killfoil in Lankin, Kansas. Lyla and Fred had 7 children, 19 grandchildred, 39 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great grandchildren.

Lyla grew up in western Kansas where she loved school. She was always a teacher’s helper, especially when it came time to help with Plays or other activities.

Lyla was creative and an artist. She would make many of the background scenes for the plays at school. Lyla liked ceramics and drawing, later in her Golden Years she loved to color things. She taught herself to play any musical instrument she could put her hands on. Lyla played piano, organ, accordion, guitar, banjo, mandolin, steel-guitar and xylophone. She also taught others to play music. All of her children are artists and/or musical singers.

Lyla was an excellent cook. She was in charge of the family kitchen at age 10 because her father and mother had to work in their farm fields all day long. Lyla also had to take care of the house and her 2 younger sisters. At age 15 she worked on a ranch cooking and baking for a large group of workers to help support her family. Lyla was a self-taught seamstress and made her children nice homemade clothes. She lived in Newton, Kansas for 75 years. Lyla played the Church piano at Church of God of the Firstborn on S. Kansas for 73 years. She lived the last 4 years of her life at Asbury Park, now Paramount Community Rehab Center where she passed on to Heaven the 6th&nbsp;of October, 2021, 17 days short of reaching 101 years old. Lyla is preceded in death by her mother, father, two sisters, daughter, son, 2 grandsons, 2 granddaughters and 2 great-granddaughters.

Children are: Jerry Killfoil of Newton, Shirley O Neil of Newton. Jane and Thomas Carrell of Newton. Carolyn and Stanley Smith of Crestview, Florida. James and Judy Killfoil of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

A visitation will be from 5PM to 9PM, Monday, October 11th&nbsp;at Petersen Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 2PM, Tuesday, October 12th, at God of the First Born Cemetery, off of ridge road in Newton.

Lyla Marie (Jantz) Killfoil&nbsp; October 24, 1920 – October 6, 2021Daughter of Andrew B. Jantz and Martha Marie (Buller) Jantz. Lyla was born October 24, 1920 in Goltry.She was married on November 7, 1937 to Fred Elton Killfoil in Lankin, Kansas. Lyla and Fred had 7 children, 19 grandchildred, 39 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great grandchildren.Lyla grew up in western Kansas where she loved school. She was always a teacher’s helper, especially when it came time to help with Plays or other activities.Lyla was creative and an artist. She would make many of the background scenes for the plays at school. Lyla liked ceramics and drawing, later in her Golden Years she loved to color things. She taught herself to play any musical instrument she could put her hands on. Lyla played piano, organ, accordion, guitar, banjo, mandolin, steel-guitar and xylophone. She also taught others to play music. All of her children are artists and/or musical singers.Lyla was an excellent cook. She was in charge of the family kitchen at age 10 because her father and mother had to work in their farm fields all day long. Lyla also had to take care of the house and her 2 younger sisters. At age 15 she worked on a ranch cooking and baking for a large group of workers to help support her family. Lyla was a self-taught seamstress and made her children nice homemade clothes. She lived in Newton, Kansas for 75 years. Lyla played the Church piano at Church of God of the Firstborn on S. Kansas for 73 years. She lived the last 4 years of her life at Asbury Park, now Paramount Community Rehab Center where she passed on to Heaven the 6th&nbsp;of October, 2021, 17 days short of reaching 101 years old. Lyla is preceded in death by her mother, father, two sisters, daughter, son, 2 grandsons, 2 granddaughters and 2 great-granddaughters.Children are: Jerry Killfoil of Newton, Shirley O Neil of Newton. Jane and Thomas Carrell of Newton. Carolyn and Stanley Smith of Crestview, Florida. James and Judy Killfoil of Grand Forks, North Dakota.A visitation will be from 5PM to 9PM, Monday, October 11th&nbsp;at Petersen Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 2PM, Tuesday, October 12th, at God of the First Born Cemetery, off of ridge road in Newton.

Lyla Marie (Jantz) Killfoil |1920-2021| 

Don Pennington, Sr., 78, of McPherson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, surrounded by family at his home. Don was a farmer &amp; rancher and was a truck driver for Farmland Industries, retiring in 2004. Don was born on February 23, 1943, in McCune, the son of Dewey and Lydia Mae (Jacquinet) Pennington. He attended the McPherson schools. On July 15, 1962, Don was united in marriage to Judy A. Burns in McPherson. They were married for 55 years before Judy’s passing on May 11, 2018. He was the President of V.FW. Unit #2715 and Past President of the V.F.W. Men’s Auxiliary. He was also Past Master of McPherson Lodge #172 AF &amp; AM and was a member of Isis Shrine. Survivors include: three children, Don Pennington, Jr. of McPherson, Danny Pennington and wife, Darlene, of Castle Rock, WA, and Kristi Schrader and husband, Andy, of McPherson; a brother, Dewey Pennington and wife, Yvonne, of Lehigh; a sister, Shirley Cain (Don) of Mt. Vernon, MO; five grandchildren, Rylee and Drew Schrader of McPherson, Jessica Pennington of Longview, WA, Diana Pennington of Hoover, AL, and Erica Pennington of Cheney, WA; two great-grandchildren, Aubree and Myla Hutchinson; many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister, Janice Behr. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, October 11, 2021, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 12, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery. To view a live stream broadcast of the service, please click on the link below: <a href="https://boxcast.tv/view/don-pennington-memorial-service-525500" target="_blank">https://boxcast.tv/view/don-pennington-memorial-service-525500</a>

Don Pennington, Sr., 78, of McPherson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, surrounded by family at his home. Don was a farmer &amp; rancher and was a truck driver for Farmland Industries, retiring in 2004. Don was born on February 23, 1943, in McCune, the son of Dewey and Lydia Mae (Jacquinet) Pennington. He attended the McPherson schools. On July 15, 1962, Don was united in marriage to Judy A. Burns in McPherson. They were married for 55 years before Judy’s passing on May 11, 2018. He was the President of V.FW. Unit #2715 and Past President of the V.F.W. Men’s Auxiliary. He was also Past Master of McPherson Lodge #172 AF &amp; AM and was a member of Isis Shrine. Survivors include: three children, Don Pennington, Jr. of McPherson, Danny Pennington and wife, Darlene, of Castle Rock, WA, and Kristi Schrader and husband, Andy, of McPherson; a brother, Dewey Pennington and wife, Yvonne, of Lehigh; a sister, Shirley Cain (Don) of Mt. Vernon, MO; five grandchildren, Rylee and Drew Schrader of McPherson, Jessica Pennington of Longview, WA, Diana Pennington of Hoover, AL, and Erica Pennington of Cheney, WA; two great-grandchildren, Aubree and Myla Hutchinson; many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister, Janice Behr. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, October 11, 2021, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 12, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery. To view a live stream broadcast of the service, please click on the link below: <a href="https://boxcast.tv/view/don-pennington-memorial-service-525500" target="_blank">https://boxcast.tv/view/don-pennington-memorial-service-525500</a>

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