Lucas Caleb Conner, 29, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away October 30, 2021, at his home. He was born June 10, 1992, in Lyons, Kansas, the son of Craig Evan Conner and Melody Hoover. Lucas has resided in Hutchinson, formerly of Lyons. He attended Lyons High School, Lyons. Lucas is survived by his mother, Melody Conner of Hutchinson; two half-sisters, Ashley Christenson and husband Matt of the Marine Corp, and Kylie Manes of Las Vegas, NV. He is preceded in death by his father; and maternal grandparents; Dale and Delores Hoover; and paternal grandfather, Delmar Conner. A private service will be held at a later date.&nbsp;

Lucas Caleb Conner, 29, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away October 30, 2021, at his home. He was born June 10, 1992, in Lyons, Kansas, the son of Craig Evan Conner and Melody Hoover. Lucas has resided in Hutchinson, formerly of Lyons. He attended Lyons High School, Lyons. Lucas is survived by his mother, Melody Conner of Hutchinson; two half-sisters, Ashley Christenson and husband Matt of the Marine Corp, and Kylie Manes of Las Vegas, NV. He is preceded in death by his father; and maternal grandparents; Dale and Delores Hoover; and paternal grandfather, Delmar Conner. A private service will be held at a later date.&nbsp;

Lucas Caleb Conner  |1992-2021| 

Rowena B. Albright, 96, slipped peacefully from this earthly life to the one especially prepared for her by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Oct. 30, 2021. She was born Feb. 17, 1925, at Elk City, Oklahoma to Ira and Cecil Burwell who preceded her in death. She married Donald E. Albright on Oct. 1, 1943 at Camp Roberts, Monterey, California. He died on Aug. 30, 2016.

She leaves to mourn her passing and to carry on her legacy: sons Bruce (Kim), Leon, and Edward (Janeen); daughters Janet (Tom) Rogers, and Sharlan (Michael) Graber; sister June Coleman;&nbsp; brother Paul Burwell;&nbsp; grandchildren Christopher, Garry, Erin and Megan; Tambra, Jennifer, Micah, and Michael; Jana and Gloria; Jeremy and Anna; Skylar and Kassidy; great-grandchildren Savannah, Tyler, Emily, Andrew, Carson, Bentley, Cole, and Austin, Keelan and Brogan, Tristan, Sophia, Zachary, Breann, Blaine, and Matthew, Jack and Henry, Darianna and Parker, Arya and Wyatt;&nbsp; great-great grandchildren Brooklyn and Thea.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the UMW, Pretty Prairie; and the Rebekah’s Lodge. She attended Merritt Consolidated School in Oklahoma, Halstead Grade School, Hutchinson Junior High School and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1943. She was also a 1968 graduate of Sterling College. She taught in the Kingman Middle School for twenty years.

She served six terms as Reno County Representative to the Silver Haired Legislature and was president of the council for one year. She held local and district offices in the Pretty Prairie United Methodist Church and UMW and was a Hutchinson District Lay Speaker. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, KNEA and Better Homes EHU. She served as a volunteer for Hospice, Prairie Sunset Home and was a Kansas Volunteer Ombudsman for three years.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at the Pretty Prairie United Methodist Church. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the Livingston Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Lone Star Cemetery.

Rowena B. Albright, 96, slipped peacefully from this earthly life to the one especially prepared for her by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Oct. 30, 2021. She was born Feb. 17, 1925, at Elk City, Oklahoma to Ira and Cecil Burwell who preceded her in death. She married Donald E. Albright on Oct. 1, 1943 at Camp Roberts, Monterey, California. He died on Aug. 30, 2016.She leaves to mourn her passing and to carry on her legacy: sons Bruce (Kim), Leon, and Edward (Janeen); daughters Janet (Tom) Rogers, and Sharlan (Michael) Graber; sister June Coleman;&nbsp; brother Paul Burwell;&nbsp; grandchildren Christopher, Garry, Erin and Megan; Tambra, Jennifer, Micah, and Michael; Jana and Gloria; Jeremy and Anna; Skylar and Kassidy; great-grandchildren Savannah, Tyler, Emily, Andrew, Carson, Bentley, Cole, and Austin, Keelan and Brogan, Tristan, Sophia, Zachary, Breann, Blaine, and Matthew, Jack and Henry, Darianna and Parker, Arya and Wyatt;&nbsp; great-great grandchildren Brooklyn and Thea.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the UMW, Pretty Prairie; and the Rebekah’s Lodge. She attended Merritt Consolidated School in Oklahoma, Halstead Grade School, Hutchinson Junior High School and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1943. She was also a 1968 graduate of Sterling College. She taught in the Kingman Middle School for twenty years.She served six terms as Reno County Representative to the Silver Haired Legislature and was president of the council for one year. She held local and district offices in the Pretty Prairie United Methodist Church and UMW and was a Hutchinson District Lay Speaker. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, KNEA and Better Homes EHU. She served as a volunteer for Hospice, Prairie Sunset Home and was a Kansas Volunteer Ombudsman for three years.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at the Pretty Prairie United Methodist Church. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the Livingston Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Lone Star Cemetery.

Rowena B. Albright  |1925-2021|

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Anderson Elementary School, Wichita, for Alison S. McVay, age 43.&nbsp; She was born July 5, 1978 in Atchison, Kansas to Ted McVay and Sharon Brennan McVay and passed away on October 28, 2021 at her home.&nbsp;

Alison graduated from Kingman High School and Emporia State University and began her teaching career in the Wichita Public School system.&nbsp; She was passionate about teaching and all her children held a special place in her heart.&nbsp; Alison pursued a master’s degree in special education and held her colleagues in high regard at Anderson Elementary School.&nbsp; The only thing she loved more than teaching was her therapy dog Custer and her nieces and nephews. Her love for all things Kansas State and Kansas State Football was evident daily.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alison is survived by her father and step-mother Ted and Sue McVay; mother Sharon McVay and friend Fred Bammes; sister Angela (Matt) Landwehr; step-sister Angie (Luke) Schmidt; step-brother Jason (Ghen) Hess; nephews McCoy Landwehr; Ben and Jacob Schmidt; Liam Hess and nieces Jacqie Schmidt;&nbsp; Cassie and Amarisse Hess.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her therapy dog, Custer.&nbsp;

The family is requiring masks be used and encourage Kansas State or Anderson Elementary casual attire be worn for the service.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Anderson Elementary School, Wichita, for Alison S. McVay, age 43.&nbsp; She was born July 5, 1978 in Atchison, Kansas to Ted McVay and Sharon Brennan McVay and passed away on October 28, 2021 at her home.&nbsp;Alison graduated from Kingman High School and Emporia State University and began her teaching career in the Wichita Public School system.&nbsp; She was passionate about teaching and all her children held a special place in her heart.&nbsp; Alison pursued a master’s degree in special education and held her colleagues in high regard at Anderson Elementary School.&nbsp; The only thing she loved more than teaching was her therapy dog Custer and her nieces and nephews. Her love for all things Kansas State and Kansas State Football was evident daily.&nbsp;&nbsp;Alison is survived by her father and step-mother Ted and Sue McVay; mother Sharon McVay and friend Fred Bammes; sister Angela (Matt) Landwehr; step-sister Angie (Luke) Schmidt; step-brother Jason (Ghen) Hess; nephews McCoy Landwehr; Ben and Jacob Schmidt; Liam Hess and nieces Jacqie Schmidt;&nbsp; Cassie and Amarisse Hess.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her therapy dog, Custer.&nbsp;The family is requiring masks be used and encourage Kansas State or Anderson Elementary casual attire be worn for the service.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alison S. McVay  |1978-2021|

Bill Clyde Reddick, 91, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Kiowa Manor. He was born on August 16, 1930 in Woodward, Oklahoma to Clyde and Bernice (Puckett) Reddick. Bill married Gladys (Wilhelm) Reddick on August 23, 1954. She preceded him in death on May 2, 2014.

Bill joined the United States Army at the age of 16 and was stationed in France. Upon returning home from the Army he completed 2 years of Business College. He worked in the oilfield. He is a former Mayor of Seward, Kansas. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and spending time with family especially the grandchildren.

He is survived by his stepson, Steve (Lori) Hoffman; children, Susan Stocking of Medicine Lodge, Scott Reddick of North Platte, Nebraska and Sharolyn Reddick of Seward; six grandchildren; many loved great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and family friends.

Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Gladys A Reddick; parents; and brothers, Bernard Reddick and Jerry Reddick.

Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will be at a later date in Seward Cemetery, Seward, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to Medicine Lodge VFW in care of Larrison Funeral Home, 120 East Lincoln, Medicine Lodge. Online condolences may be made at <a href="http://www.larrisonmortuary.com">www.larrisonmortuary.com</a>.

Bill Clyde Reddick, 91, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Kiowa Manor. He was born on August 16, 1930 in Woodward, Oklahoma to Clyde and Bernice (Puckett) Reddick. Bill married Gladys (Wilhelm) Reddick on August 23, 1954. She preceded him in death on May 2, 2014.Bill joined the United States Army at the age of 16 and was stationed in France. Upon returning home from the Army he completed 2 years of Business College. He worked in the oilfield. He is a former Mayor of Seward, Kansas. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and spending time with family especially the grandchildren.He is survived by his stepson, Steve (Lori) Hoffman; children, Susan Stocking of Medicine Lodge, Scott Reddick of North Platte, Nebraska and Sharolyn Reddick of Seward; six grandchildren; many loved great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and family friends.Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Gladys A Reddick; parents; and brothers, Bernard Reddick and Jerry Reddick.Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will be at a later date in Seward Cemetery, Seward, Kansas.Memorials may be made to Medicine Lodge VFW in care of Larrison Funeral Home, 120 East Lincoln, Medicine Lodge. Online condolences may be made at <a href="http://www.larrisonmortuary.com">www.larrisonmortuary.com</a>.

Bill Clyde Reddick |1930-2021|

Aurelio “Willie” Nunez 96, died Sunday October 31, 2021 at his Newton residence.  He was born October 14, 1925 in Newton, Kansas to Jesus and Ventura “Terrones” Nunez.  On July 6, 1949 he married Jovita “Jo” Hernandez at Newton, Kansas. They shared 64 years together and she preceded him in death on April 2, 2011.

Willie was a lifelong active member of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus.  Traveling was an enjoyable time for Willie. He especially enjoyed traveling in Mexico. He promised each grandkid to take them on a trip when they turned 10 years old and many fond memories of these trips were made through the years.

With time and patience Willie could repair anything.  He ran Nunez repair in Newton for many years before his retirement. Willie made lifelong friends with many of his customers caring for their routine home maintenance and repairs.

He is survived by his daughters Rita (Ben) Large; Maryann Locken; sons Phillip (Kitty) Nunez and Aurelio “Willie” (Kennan) Nunez Jr.  He is also survived by his sister Frances Gomez and several grandchildren and great grandchildren which he adored.

Willie is preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother Max and two sisters Vita Sanchez and Isabel Alanzo.

Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Monday November 8, 2021 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with The Reverend Jorge Lopez, celebrant. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will precede the Mass at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Private family inurnment will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery Newton.

Memorials are suggested to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church or Good Shepherd Hospice and may be left with Petersen Funeral Home.

Aurelio “Willie” Nunez 96, died Sunday October 31, 2021 at his Newton residence. He was born October 14, 1925 in Newton, Kansas to Jesus and Ventura “Terrones” Nunez. On July 6, 1949 he married Jovita “Jo” Hernandez at Newton, Kansas. They shared 64 years together and she preceded him in death on April 2, 2011.Willie was a lifelong active member of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus. Traveling was an enjoyable time for Willie. He especially enjoyed traveling in Mexico. He promised each grandkid to take them on a trip when they turned 10 years old and many fond memories of these trips were made through the years.With time and patience Willie could repair anything. He ran Nunez repair in Newton for many years before his retirement. Willie made lifelong friends with many of his customers caring for their routine home maintenance and repairs.He is survived by his daughters Rita (Ben) Large; Maryann Locken; sons Phillip (Kitty) Nunez and Aurelio “Willie” (Kennan) Nunez Jr. He is also survived by his sister Frances Gomez and several grandchildren and great grandchildren which he adored.Willie is preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother Max and two sisters Vita Sanchez and Isabel Alanzo.Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Monday November 8, 2021 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with The Reverend Jorge Lopez, celebrant. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will precede the Mass at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Private family inurnment will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery Newton.Memorials are suggested to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church or Good Shepherd Hospice and may be left with Petersen Funeral Home.

Aurelio “Willie” Nunez |1925-2021|

Deirdre “Dee” KaRen (Darling) Prouty, 57, passed away October 30, 2021, in her home surrounded by her family.

Dee, or Carrie as she was known to many family members, was born on August 30, 1964, in Fairbury, Nebraska, the daughter of Linda (Kuper) Darling. Dee attended Beatrice High School in Beatrice Nebraska, graduating with the class of 1982. Following high-school she attended college in Fairbury where she took several courses.

On November 10, 1990, Dee was united in marriage to Theodore “Butch” Prouty Jr. in Las Vegas, Nevada. They would have celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary this November.

Dee was beautiful inside and out and had an admirable, out-going personality. She was a friend to all. Throughout life’s hardest moments and trials Dee kept a strong, positive attitude. She never let the diagnosis of cancer get her down. She battled for 10 years and endured so much but she never wavered. It was also very important to her to do her part when it came to new drug trials or cancer treatments. Her contributions will never be forgotten and will help so many people.

For over 30 years Dee called Cargill her work-home, where she was well respected and a dedicated employee. She was loved by her co-workers and friends, who became her family. Dee was employed as a transportation and operations coordinator; though she wore many different hats and worked in various departments.

A family-oriented person, Dee enjoyed spending time with Butch and growing closer to God together, attending everything her daughter Rachel was involved in, she was her number one fan. Dee loved bowling, winning at the casino with her sister, playing with her granddaughters and shopping for them. She also loved to be at any of her niece’s and nephew’s activities. She would frequently travel many hours to be there for family. She loved her people so very much.

Dee is survived by her loving husband, Theodore “Butch” Prouty, Jr.; daughter, Rachel Prouty and partner, Jerod Marsteller; step-son, Ben Prouty; grandchildren, Kayli, Izi and Brooklyn Marsteller, and Anaston Prouty; sister, Denise Alexander and husband, Richard of Ayr, NE; brothers, Steve Darling and wife, Jeanne of Apache Junction, AZ, and Scott Darling and wife, Diane of Bend, OR; Cousin, Dana Dolieslager; brother-in-law Rick Prouty and wife, Diane; sister-in-law’s, Lisa Schmidt and husband, Kevin, and Maggie Smet, and husband Craig; aunt, Carlene Kuper; nieces and nephews, Chelsea, Brett, Ryan, Trevor, Katina, Travis, Rich, Christi, Becky, Chris, Melissa, Samantha, Katie, and Emmaleah; and many more dear family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Linda Darling; mother-in-law, Phyllis Prouty; father-in-law, Ted Prouty, Sr.; and aunts, Leann Davidson and Elaine “Tuttie” Greenwood.

A visitation will be from 5PM – 9PM, Friday, November 5, 2021, at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton, with the family greeting friends from 6PM – 8PM. A funeral service will be at 10AM, Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Plymouth Congregational Church in Sedgwick, Kansas, 402 N. Commercial Avenue. Graveside will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Sedgwick.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Theodore Prouty for an educational fund for Dee’s granddaughters, Brooklyn and Anaston.

Deirdre “Dee” KaRen (Darling) Prouty, 57, passed away October 30, 2021, in her home surrounded by her family.Dee, or Carrie as she was known to many family members, was born on August 30, 1964, in Fairbury, Nebraska, the daughter of Linda (Kuper) Darling. Dee attended Beatrice High School in Beatrice Nebraska, graduating with the class of 1982. Following high-school she attended college in Fairbury where she took several courses.On November 10, 1990, Dee was united in marriage to Theodore “Butch” Prouty Jr. in Las Vegas, Nevada. They would have celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary this November.Dee was beautiful inside and out and had an admirable, out-going personality. She was a friend to all. Throughout life’s hardest moments and trials Dee kept a strong, positive attitude. She never let the diagnosis of cancer get her down. She battled for 10 years and endured so much but she never wavered. It was also very important to her to do her part when it came to new drug trials or cancer treatments. Her contributions will never be forgotten and will help so many people.For over 30 years Dee called Cargill her work-home, where she was well respected and a dedicated employee. She was loved by her co-workers and friends, who became her family. Dee was employed as a transportation and operations coordinator; though she wore many different hats and worked in various departments.A family-oriented person, Dee enjoyed spending time with Butch and growing closer to God together, attending everything her daughter Rachel was involved in, she was her number one fan. Dee loved bowling, winning at the casino with her sister, playing with her granddaughters and shopping for them. She also loved to be at any of her niece’s and nephew’s activities. She would frequently travel many hours to be there for family. She loved her people so very much.Dee is survived by her loving husband, Theodore “Butch” Prouty, Jr.; daughter, Rachel Prouty and partner, Jerod Marsteller; step-son, Ben Prouty; grandchildren, Kayli, Izi and Brooklyn Marsteller, and Anaston Prouty; sister, Denise Alexander and husband, Richard of Ayr, NE; brothers, Steve Darling and wife, Jeanne of Apache Junction, AZ, and Scott Darling and wife, Diane of Bend, OR; Cousin, Dana Dolieslager; brother-in-law Rick Prouty and wife, Diane; sister-in-law’s, Lisa Schmidt and husband, Kevin, and Maggie Smet, and husband Craig; aunt, Carlene Kuper; nieces and nephews, Chelsea, Brett, Ryan, Trevor, Katina, Travis, Rich, Christi, Becky, Chris, Melissa, Samantha, Katie, and Emmaleah; and many more dear family members and friends.She was preceded in death by her mother, Linda Darling; mother-in-law, Phyllis Prouty; father-in-law, Ted Prouty, Sr.; and aunts, Leann Davidson and Elaine “Tuttie” Greenwood.A visitation will be from 5PM – 9PM, Friday, November 5, 2021, at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton, with the family greeting friends from 6PM – 8PM. A funeral service will be at 10AM, Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Plymouth Congregational Church in Sedgwick, Kansas, 402 N. Commercial Avenue. Graveside will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Sedgwick.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Theodore Prouty for an educational fund for Dee’s granddaughters, Brooklyn and Anaston.

Deirdre “Dee” KaRen (Darling) Prouty |1964-2021|

Steven K. Williams 63, died October 29, 2021 at Ascension Vis Christi St. Francis in Wichita, He was born  February 5, 1958 in Newton, Kansas to Robert I. and LaVeta D. Williams.

Steve was a graduate of Newton High School and earned an Associates Degree at Dodge City Community College.  He was a farmer and stockman in the Newton area.

He was an active member of the Grace Community Church in Newton. He served on the hospitality team of the church and was instrumental in the organization of the Newton Community Thanksgiving meal.  Steve was a true people person and enjoyed visits and connections with the community.

He is survived by his mother LaVeta Williams of Newton; Brother Neal and his wife Sheila Williams of Newton; Niece Tonya (Tom) Cowan; Nephews Ryan (Jay) Williams and Nathan (Jessica) Williams. There are also 6 great nieces and nephews that survive.

Steve is preceded in death by his father, Robert Williams.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Grace Community Church with Pastors Jack Napier and Kyle Schanbacher presiding.  Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Petersen Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery Newton.

Memorial donation is suggested to New Hope Homeless Shelter and may be left with Petersen Funeral Home.

Steven K. Williams 63, died October 29, 2021 at Ascension Vis Christi St. Francis in Wichita, He was born February 5, 1958 in Newton, Kansas to Robert I. and LaVeta D. Williams.Steve was a graduate of Newton High School and earned an Associates Degree at Dodge City Community College. He was a farmer and stockman in the Newton area.He was an active member of the Grace Community Church in Newton. He served on the hospitality team of the church and was instrumental in the organization of the Newton Community Thanksgiving meal. Steve was a true people person and enjoyed visits and connections with the community.He is survived by his mother LaVeta Williams of Newton; Brother Neal and his wife Sheila Williams of Newton; Niece Tonya (Tom) Cowan; Nephews Ryan (Jay) Williams and Nathan (Jessica) Williams. There are also 6 great nieces and nephews that survive.Steve is preceded in death by his father, Robert Williams.Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Grace Community Church with Pastors Jack Napier and Kyle Schanbacher presiding. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Petersen Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery Newton.Memorial donation is suggested to New Hope Homeless Shelter and may be left with Petersen Funeral Home.

Steven K. Williams |1958-2021|

Mary Patricia Kaufman “Pat” 86, passed away on Wednesday October 27, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Ks.  She was born September 16, 1935 in Newton, Kansas to Richard C. and Catherine (Bernard) Morgan. She attended Newton High School followed by semesters at Kansas University and Emporia State University.

Pat traveled the world when she started her career as a flight attendant for TWA in 1957.   She flew with TWA until she was twenty-eight.  On June 6, 1964 she married her high school sweetheart, Clayton D. Kaufman. Clayton and Pat were active in the Newton Community through their involvement in Junior Reading Circle, the Elks Club, the Newton Country Club, and St Mary’s Catholic Church.

Pat was an active mother of two children, Kimberly and Rex.  Pat enjoyed spending quality time with family traveling, camping, skiing and throwing awesome pool parties. She also took pride in moving out to the farm they purchased in 1978. Clayton was diagnosed with ALS in 1983 and they both helped start the ALS support group in the Wichita/Central Kansas area. Clayton passed away in 1986 and Pat moved to Wichita in 1993. She was active with several lady groups playing cards, enjoyed entertaining friends and loved spending quality time with family.

Pat is survived by one son Rex (Mary) Kaufman of Newton, KS; one daughter Kimberly (Richard) Ortega of Louisville, CO; one sister Gwen (John) Suderman of Newton, KS; one sister in law Maggie Morgan of Newton, Kansas.  She is also survived by three grandchildren Clayton J. Kaufman, Lucas D. Kaufman and Quinten R. Ortega.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother Richard “Dick” Morgan and one sister Gail Morgan.

Inurnment will be at 2:00 in the Greenwood Cemetery Memorial on November 5th. Followed by a 3:00 memorial service at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church in Newton with The Reverend Donna Voteau presiding.  Followed by a gathering (celebration of life) for friends and family at Sand Creek Event Center.

Memorials are suggested to the Newton Public Library Foundation, as Pat was an avid reader.  Donations may be left with Petersen Funeral Home.

Mary Patricia Kaufman “Pat” 86, passed away on Wednesday October 27, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Ks. She was born September 16, 1935 in Newton, Kansas to Richard C. and Catherine (Bernard) Morgan. She attended Newton High School followed by semesters at Kansas University and Emporia State University.Pat traveled the world when she started her career as a flight attendant for TWA in 1957. She flew with TWA until she was twenty-eight. On June 6, 1964 she married her high school sweetheart, Clayton D. Kaufman. Clayton and Pat were active in the Newton Community through their involvement in Junior Reading Circle, the Elks Club, the Newton Country Club, and St Mary’s Catholic Church.Pat was an active mother of two children, Kimberly and Rex. Pat enjoyed spending quality time with family traveling, camping, skiing and throwing awesome pool parties. She also took pride in moving out to the farm they purchased in 1978. Clayton was diagnosed with ALS in 1983 and they both helped start the ALS support group in the Wichita/Central Kansas area. Clayton passed away in 1986 and Pat moved to Wichita in 1993. She was active with several lady groups playing cards, enjoyed entertaining friends and loved spending quality time with family.Pat is survived by one son Rex (Mary) Kaufman of Newton, KS; one daughter Kimberly (Richard) Ortega of Louisville, CO; one sister Gwen (John) Suderman of Newton, KS; one sister in law Maggie Morgan of Newton, Kansas. She is also survived by three grandchildren Clayton J. Kaufman, Lucas D. Kaufman and Quinten R. Ortega.She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother Richard “Dick” Morgan and one sister Gail Morgan.Inurnment will be at 2:00 in the Greenwood Cemetery Memorial on November 5th. Followed by a 3:00 memorial service at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church in Newton with The Reverend Donna Voteau presiding. Followed by a gathering (celebration of life) for friends and family at Sand Creek Event Center.Memorials are suggested to the Newton Public Library Foundation, as Pat was an avid reader. Donations may be left with Petersen Funeral Home.

Mary Patricia Kaufman |1935-2021|

Jereline Tackett 81, died October 26, 2021 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. 

She was born August 8, 1946 in Tirmonton, Utah to Maynard and Laverne (Childs) Summers. On November 28, 1963 she married Darryl Tackett At Elko, Nevada and he survives of the home.  She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and Darryl and Jereline were sealed in the Salt Lake City Utah Temple. She enjoyed spending time crocheting and loved to travel. She and her husband traveled most all of the Western United States in their camper and especially enjoyed Yellowstone National Park and seeing the Giant Redwoods in California.  They belong to a camping club that regularly met at Marion Reservoir.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 2nd at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Newton Ward with Bishop Brian Kynaston Conducting.

Burial will be in the Mound Township Cemetery in Rural Moundridge, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in care of Petersen Funeral Home.

Jereline Tackett 81, died October 26, 2021 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. She was born August 8, 1946 in Tirmonton, Utah to Maynard and Laverne (Childs) Summers. On November 28, 1963 she married Darryl Tackett At Elko, Nevada and he survives of the home. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and Darryl and Jereline were sealed in the Salt Lake City Utah Temple. She enjoyed spending time crocheting and loved to travel. She and her husband traveled most all of the Western United States in their camper and especially enjoyed Yellowstone National Park and seeing the Giant Redwoods in California. They belong to a camping club that regularly met at Marion Reservoir.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 2nd at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Newton Ward with Bishop Brian Kynaston Conducting.Burial will be in the Mound Township Cemetery in Rural Moundridge, Kansas.Memorials may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in care of Petersen Funeral Home.

Jereline Tackett |1946-2021|

Lois (Hauge) Goering; beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend; went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on October 24, 2021 at the age of 68.

Lois Goering is survived by her husband; Curby Goering of North Newton, KS; her children; Carmen (Jason) Weller of Walton, KS and their five children; Chastity (William) Barnett of West Columbia, TX and their five children; and Christopher (Ashley) Goering of Branson, MO and their three children; her siblings; Barbara Hinrichs and Sharon Gunafson; and several nieces and nephews. Lois is preceded in death by her parents; Inga and Helbert Hauge; her sister, Doreen Porter; and her brother, Loren Hauge.

Lois was born on August 21, 1953 on her mother’s birthday in Mahnomen, MN, as the youngest of 5 children. Her family resided on a farm near Winger, MN before moving to town when Lois was a teenager. She graduated high school in 1971 and attended Bible School in Fergus Falls, MN. She took an adventure to Alaska where she married her husband, Curby Goering, in 1978. After the birth of their first child, Carmen, in 1980, the young family moved to Minnesota to be closer to Lois’s family. While living in Fergus Falls, Lois and Curby welcomed Chastity in 1981 and Christopher in 1983. Lois and her family realized their dreams in 1990 with the purchase of a small hobby farm near Becker, MN. In 1997, the Goering family moved to Moundridge, KS to be closer to Curby’s family. Over the next several years, Curby and Lois became beloved in-laws and grandparents. They have 13 grandchildren.

Lois was an active part in her church, Bible studies, community groups, and political organizations, but the joy of her life was being a Grammy. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and took every opportunity to support them and her children. Faith and family meant the world to Lois.

Lois will be remembered for her hospitality, genuine spirit, compassion, joyful laugh, passion for animals, love for her family and friends, and strong faith in her Savior Jesus Christ. She leaves behind a sweet legacy that will live on in all who knew her.

A public viewing will be on Monday, November 8 at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton, KS from 5-9 p.m. There will be a graveside service at Eastlawn Cemetery near Newton on Tuesday, November 9 at 8:30 a.m. with a Celebration of Life service following at 10:00 a.m. at Kingdom Life Ministries in Hesston, KS.

Donations may be made in Lois’s honor to Caring Hands Humane Society; 1400 SE 3rd St, Newton, KS 67114; and Kingdom Life Ministries; 505 S Ridge Rd, Hesston, KS 67062. Flowers may be sent to Petersen Funeral Home; 215 N Main St, Newton, KS 67114.

Lois (Hauge) Goering; beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend; went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on October 24, 2021 at the age of 68.Lois Goering is survived by her husband; Curby Goering of North Newton, KS; her children; Carmen (Jason) Weller of Walton, KS and their five children; Chastity (William) Barnett of West Columbia, TX and their five children; and Christopher (Ashley) Goering of Branson, MO and their three children; her siblings; Barbara Hinrichs and Sharon Gunafson; and several nieces and nephews. Lois is preceded in death by her parents; Inga and Helbert Hauge; her sister, Doreen Porter; and her brother, Loren Hauge.Lois was born on August 21, 1953 on her mother’s birthday in Mahnomen, MN, as the youngest of 5 children. Her family resided on a farm near Winger, MN before moving to town when Lois was a teenager. She graduated high school in 1971 and attended Bible School in Fergus Falls, MN. She took an adventure to Alaska where she married her husband, Curby Goering, in 1978. After the birth of their first child, Carmen, in 1980, the young family moved to Minnesota to be closer to Lois’s family. While living in Fergus Falls, Lois and Curby welcomed Chastity in 1981 and Christopher in 1983. Lois and her family realized their dreams in 1990 with the purchase of a small hobby farm near Becker, MN. In 1997, the Goering family moved to Moundridge, KS to be closer to Curby’s family. Over the next several years, Curby and Lois became beloved in-laws and grandparents. They have 13 grandchildren.Lois was an active part in her church, Bible studies, community groups, and political organizations, but the joy of her life was being a Grammy. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and took every opportunity to support them and her children. Faith and family meant the world to Lois.Lois will be remembered for her hospitality, genuine spirit, compassion, joyful laugh, passion for animals, love for her family and friends, and strong faith in her Savior Jesus Christ. She leaves behind a sweet legacy that will live on in all who knew her.A public viewing will be on Monday, November 8 at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton, KS from 5-9 p.m. There will be a graveside service at Eastlawn Cemetery near Newton on Tuesday, November 9 at 8:30 a.m. with a Celebration of Life service following at 10:00 a.m. at Kingdom Life Ministries in Hesston, KS.Donations may be made in Lois’s honor to Caring Hands Humane Society; 1400 SE 3rd St, Newton, KS 67114; and Kingdom Life Ministries; 505 S Ridge Rd, Hesston, KS 67062. Flowers may be sent to Petersen Funeral Home; 215 N Main St, Newton, KS 67114.

Lois (Hauge) Goering |1953-2021|

Barbara L. Eberle, 87, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at The Cedars, McPherson. She was a 3rd grade teacher at Halstead and Americus, a cashier at Kansas Power &amp; Light, and retired in 1996 from the District Court where she was a bailiff. Barbara was born on September 18, 1934, in McPherson, KS, the youngest of six children born to Ellis S. and Gertrude May (Post) Gayer. She attended the McPherson schools and graduated from McPherson High School in 1952. She received her Associate Degree from Emporia State Teachers College. On April 24, 1955, Barbara was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” A. Eberle in McPherson, KS. This union was blessed with three children, Susan Rene, Gena Sue, and Brad Scott. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She spent many years of volunteer work through First United Methodist Church, Churches United in Ministry, McPherson Hospital and other outreach programs. In 1980, Barbara was a survivor of cancer but was sorry many of her family members were not. Survivors include: a grandson, Tyler Steffes-Herman (Molly) of Topeka, KS and their daughter, Gena Steffes-Herman; a granddaughter, Jackie Lima (Carlos) of Kansas City, KS and their sons, Ori, Mikko, Tavi, and Tiago Lima; brother, Glenn Gayer of McPherson, KS; sister-in-law, Berniece Gayer of McPherson, KS; nephews, Todd Gayer (Dina), Jeff Gayer (Valerie); nieces, Linda Totman (Don), Nanci Shaw (Dennis), Michelle Faul (Doug); Bob’s nieces, Dee Ann Easley (Tom), Julie Zadinsky (James), Carla Pearson (Floyd), Lisa Schmidt (Kevin), and Lori Tector (Jeff); and many extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Bob Eberle; parents, Ellis &amp; Gertrude Gayer; her three children, Susan Eberle (in infancy), Gena Steffes, and Brad Eberle; brothers, Frederick Gayer (in infancy), LaMarr Gayer, and Lawrence “Larry” Gayer; a sister, Geraldine “Jerry” Geiman and her husband, Roy; sister-in-law, Loreen Gayer; and a nephew, Doug Gayer. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, November 5, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Emily Spearman Cannon officiating. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to First United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Barbara L. Eberle, 87, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at The Cedars, McPherson. She was a 3rd grade teacher at Halstead and Americus, a cashier at Kansas Power &amp; Light, and retired in 1996 from the District Court where she was a bailiff. Barbara was born on September 18, 1934, in McPherson, KS, the youngest of six children born to Ellis S. and Gertrude May (Post) Gayer. She attended the McPherson schools and graduated from McPherson High School in 1952. She received her Associate Degree from Emporia State Teachers College. On April 24, 1955, Barbara was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” A. Eberle in McPherson, KS. This union was blessed with three children, Susan Rene, Gena Sue, and Brad Scott. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She spent many years of volunteer work through First United Methodist Church, Churches United in Ministry, McPherson Hospital and other outreach programs. In 1980, Barbara was a survivor of cancer but was sorry many of her family members were not. Survivors include: a grandson, Tyler Steffes-Herman (Molly) of Topeka, KS and their daughter, Gena Steffes-Herman; a granddaughter, Jackie Lima (Carlos) of Kansas City, KS and their sons, Ori, Mikko, Tavi, and Tiago Lima; brother, Glenn Gayer of McPherson, KS; sister-in-law, Berniece Gayer of McPherson, KS; nephews, Todd Gayer (Dina), Jeff Gayer (Valerie); nieces, Linda Totman (Don), Nanci Shaw (Dennis), Michelle Faul (Doug); Bob’s nieces, Dee Ann Easley (Tom), Julie Zadinsky (James), Carla Pearson (Floyd), Lisa Schmidt (Kevin), and Lori Tector (Jeff); and many extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Bob Eberle; parents, Ellis &amp; Gertrude Gayer; her three children, Susan Eberle (in infancy), Gena Steffes, and Brad Eberle; brothers, Frederick Gayer (in infancy), LaMarr Gayer, and Lawrence “Larry” Gayer; a sister, Geraldine “Jerry” Geiman and her husband, Roy; sister-in-law, Loreen Gayer; and a nephew, Doug Gayer. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, November 5, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Emily Spearman Cannon officiating. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to First United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Barbara L. Eberle |1934-2021|

Lois Fay (Andrew) Tinkler-Larson, 97, of Lindsborg, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Bethany Home.  She was born August 20, 1924 in Gypsum, KS to the late Asa and Grace (Swisher) Andrew.  

Lois graduated from Gypsum High School in the class of 1942.  She married Merlin Tinkler.  After his passing in 1969, Lois would go on to marry Paul Larson, who passed away in 1995.  

Lois was a cook at various places around the Lindsborg area.  She was also a telephone operator, a farmer’s wife, and an Avon representative.  Lois was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lindsborg, where she was a Deacon and active in numerous committees and boards.  

Survivors include her  daughters: Bonnie Lindsay (Gary) of Protection, KS,  and Lois Bishop of Rockwall, TX; son: Rick Larson (Judy) of Wichita, KS;  son-in-law: Ralph Nelson of Salina, KS; as well as 11 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, and many extended family members.

Lois is preceded in death by her parents; husbands; daughter: Linda Nelson; brother: Lloyd Andrew; and son-in-law: Bob Bishop.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 3 from 5-7PM at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS.

The funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 4 at First Baptist Church Of Lindsborg, 1101 E Swensson, Lindsborg, KS with Pastor Chris Carlson officiating.  Burial will follow in Gypsum Cemetery, Gypsum, KS.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Lindsborg, Good Shepherd Hospice, or Bethany Home.  Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Lois Fay (Andrew) Tinkler-Larson, 97, of Lindsborg, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Bethany Home. She was born August 20, 1924 in Gypsum, KS to the late Asa and Grace (Swisher) Andrew. Lois graduated from Gypsum High School in the class of 1942. She married Merlin Tinkler. After his passing in 1969, Lois would go on to marry Paul Larson, who passed away in 1995. Lois was a cook at various places around the Lindsborg area. She was also a telephone operator, a farmer’s wife, and an Avon representative. Lois was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lindsborg, where she was a Deacon and active in numerous committees and boards. Survivors include her daughters: Bonnie Lindsay (Gary) of Protection, KS, and Lois Bishop of Rockwall, TX; son: Rick Larson (Judy) of Wichita, KS; son-in-law: Ralph Nelson of Salina, KS; as well as 11 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, and many extended family members.Lois is preceded in death by her parents; husbands; daughter: Linda Nelson; brother: Lloyd Andrew; and son-in-law: Bob Bishop.Visitation will be Wednesday, November 3 from 5-7PM at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS.The funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 4 at First Baptist Church Of Lindsborg, 1101 E Swensson, Lindsborg, KS with Pastor Chris Carlson officiating. Burial will follow in Gypsum Cemetery, Gypsum, KS.Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Lindsborg, Good Shepherd Hospice, or Bethany Home. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Lois Fay (Andrew) Tinkler-Larson |1924-2021|

Lenora Anne (Linscheid) Althaus, 79, of Hutchinson, died October 28, 2021, at her home. She was born September 23, 1942, in Burlington, to Harold and Marjorie (Pultz) Linscheid.

Lenora attended McPherson High School. She worked for 36 years at Underground Vaults and Storage and held numerous titles, including records supervisor. Lenora belonged to Moose Lodge #982 and often spent her Friday evenings there. Her dog, Sassy, was very special to her and they shared a close bond. Lenora was baptized in the McPherson Church of Christ.

On March 11, 1993, she married Dale Althaus, in Hutchinson. He passed away on October 20, 2013.

Lenora is survived by: daughter, Jacqueline Wisecarver (David), Hutchinson; sons, Ray Vanek, Caldwell, Chad Zeek (Tammy Miller), Dorrence; stepdaughter, Sandy Baumann (Mark), Missouri; stepson, Marty Althaus, Hutchinson; grandchildren, Gina Woodson (Ty), Josh Vanek (Mandi), Melissa Butler (Jake Ginn), Kristen Mixon (Derek), Matthew Stoecklein (Una Walkenhorst); great-grandchildren; Sissy Woodson, Jake Hildebrand, Connor Hildebrand, Alexis Vanek, Chase Butler, Ariana Mixon, Molly Mixon, Jacob Ginn; brothers, Harold Linscheid (Carol), John Linscheid (Barbara), Phillip Linscheid (Velda); 10 step-grandchildren; 19 step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Dale Althaus; daughter, Julie Vanek; and sister, Sylvia Lombardo.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary. Burial will follow in Neola Cemetery, Stafford County. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Lenora Anne (Linscheid) Althaus, 79, of Hutchinson, died October 28, 2021, at her home. She was born September 23, 1942, in Burlington, to Harold and Marjorie (Pultz) Linscheid.Lenora attended McPherson High School. She worked for 36 years at Underground Vaults and Storage and held numerous titles, including records supervisor. Lenora belonged to Moose Lodge #982 and often spent her Friday evenings there. Her dog, Sassy, was very special to her and they shared a close bond. Lenora was baptized in the McPherson Church of Christ.On March 11, 1993, she married Dale Althaus, in Hutchinson. He passed away on October 20, 2013.Lenora is survived by: daughter, Jacqueline Wisecarver (David), Hutchinson; sons, Ray Vanek, Caldwell, Chad Zeek (Tammy Miller), Dorrence; stepdaughter, Sandy Baumann (Mark), Missouri; stepson, Marty Althaus, Hutchinson; grandchildren, Gina Woodson (Ty), Josh Vanek (Mandi), Melissa Butler (Jake Ginn), Kristen Mixon (Derek), Matthew Stoecklein (Una Walkenhorst); great-grandchildren; Sissy Woodson, Jake Hildebrand, Connor Hildebrand, Alexis Vanek, Chase Butler, Ariana Mixon, Molly Mixon, Jacob Ginn; brothers, Harold Linscheid (Carol), John Linscheid (Barbara), Phillip Linscheid (Velda); 10 step-grandchildren; 19 step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Dale Althaus; daughter, Julie Vanek; and sister, Sylvia Lombardo.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary. Burial will follow in Neola Cemetery, Stafford County. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials are suggested to Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Lenora Anne (Linscheid) Althaus |1942-2021|

Grace Marie Dahlke (Frankenstein), 94, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Friday, October 29, 2021 in Bixby, Oklahoma, in the presence of several family members. Following her passing, her family celebrated her with two hours of singing gospel songs and hymns, praying with her, talking to her, loving her, and wishing her a beautiful reunion in Heaven with her husband, son, family and friends. We are comforted by her love of the Lord and lifelong service to Him.&nbsp; We can only imagine the joy she is experiencing now!

Grace lived in Hutchinson, Kansas, beginning in 1982, and only recently moved to Tulsa to live with her daughter, Lisa.

Grace was born on March 2, 1927 to Rev. Carl and Clara Frankenstein in the parsonage of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda, New York, where her father was the minister. She graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1944, and attended one year of college at Rockport State College.

In 1948, she married Rev. Victor W. Dahlke at St. Matthews with her father officiating. Victor and Grace were married 50 years. Their first church together was Holy Ghost Lutheran in Bergholtz, New York, where they spent 9 ½ years. Five of their children, David, Deborah, Jonathan, Lisa (Dorcas), and James were born there.

The Dahlke family moved to Watertown, Wisconsin, in 1958, where Rev. Dahlke was called to St. John’s Lutheran Church. Their daughter, Joanna, was born there. While there, they placed their older son, David, who was born with severe developmental disabilities, at Bethesa Lutheran Home for the Disabled.&nbsp; After the family moved from Watertown, Grace traveled to Watertown to visit David three to four times a year.

The Dahlke family moved to Ellinwood, Kansas, in 1962, where Rev. Dahlke was called to St. John’s Lutheran Church. &nbsp;Their seventh and last child, Dinah (Raine) was born there. They lived in Ellinwood until Rev. Dahlke’s retirement in 1982.&nbsp; All of their children graduated from Ellinwood High School.

In 1982, Victor and Grace moved to Hutchinson, Kansas, where Rev. Dahlke continued to serve as Pastor Emeritus at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (ORL).&nbsp; Victor’s ministries were Grace’s ministries too.&nbsp; It was a lifelong partnership of service and ministry.

Grace lead a life of service to the Lord and the community.&nbsp; She taught Sunday School and music to the children until she was 90 years old.&nbsp; She lead the Children’s Choir in both Ellinwood and Hutchinson.&nbsp; She volunteered at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Youth Club as a Table Parent until she was 90. She loved the children at her church, and was especially thrilled when they would come up to her as adults and tell her of their memories of her. Grace was named Volunteer Teacher of the Year for the Kansas District (Missouri Synod Lutheran Church) in 1997.

Victor and Grace started a ministry at ORL called College and Career, for young adults, that lasted 15 years. Grace chaired the Older Adults Committee at ORL from 1998-2018. Each year this committee planned a service to commemorate the older members called “Bless the Years Sunday”. Grace was especially proud of her Adult Committee and the ministry they provided.

Grace also organized ORL members to form a choir that sang once a month for many years at Good Samaritan Nursing Home.&nbsp; She took great care in choosing the songs and making sure the choir had copies of all the songs. Grace lead Bible Study at Good Samaritan once a week.&nbsp; In 2004, she was named Volunteer of the Year. Grace continued to visit ORL shut ins for 20 years after Victor passed.&nbsp; She was always amazed at how happy they were to see her.

Grace was a Charter Member of the “Saints Alive After 55” Kansas District Committee, traveling to Topeka for 30 years for meetings.

In the community, Grace was a CASA Volunteer for many years, and she was awarded CASA Volunteer of the Year in 1995. She was also a Reading Tutor at Yoder Elementary.

In Ellinwood, her hobbies included china painting, wood carving, and she was in a bowling league! Her children remember her spending all day Saturday baking for Sunday. She always had homemade coffee cake, kuchen, pastries, and even donuts. She was the best cook!

In later years, her hobbies included scrabble, Sudoku, gardening and yard work. She spent hours on her patio enjoying the outdoors.&nbsp; She mowed her own yard until she was 90, despite the protests of her children. Grace was a great supporter of the arts and faithfully attended the Dillon Lecture Series and Hutchinson’s Community Theater programs.

Grace is survived by six children: Deborah Matan, Columbus, Ohio; Jonathan (Cheryl) Dahlke, Holyrood, Kansas; Lisa Winters, Bixby, Oklahoma; James Dahlke, Joplin, Missouri; Joanna Penn (Ty Petty), Topeka, Kansas; and Raine Dyani, Issaquah, Washington; ten grandchildren, Alyson (Mike) Houlden, Kristin (Kenny) Moore, Marcie (Elliott) Bilbry, Amanda (Levi) Ellis, Natalie (Scott) Penn-Mayton, Jake (Hannah) Dahlke, Olivia Penn, Sydney Dahlke, Jordan (Caitlin) Dahlke, Tanner Dahlke; and 12 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Dahlke; father, Carl Frankenstein; mother, Clara Brusehaber Frankenstein; sisters, Ruth, Anita, Doris; brother, Carl; and her son, David.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 5, 2021, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 E. 12th, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 4, 2021, with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary, and from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, November 5, 2021, at the church.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church/Youth Club and Youth Ministry, and the David Dahlke Memorial Fund c/o the University of Kansas, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, Kansas 67501.

Grace Marie Dahlke (Frankenstein), 94, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Friday, October 29, 2021 in Bixby, Oklahoma, in the presence of several family members. Following her passing, her family celebrated her with two hours of singing gospel songs and hymns, praying with her, talking to her, loving her, and wishing her a beautiful reunion in Heaven with her husband, son, family and friends. We are comforted by her love of the Lord and lifelong service to Him.&nbsp; We can only imagine the joy she is experiencing now!Grace lived in Hutchinson, Kansas, beginning in 1982, and only recently moved to Tulsa to live with her daughter, Lisa.Grace was born on March 2, 1927 to Rev. Carl and Clara Frankenstein in the parsonage of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda, New York, where her father was the minister. She graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1944, and attended one year of college at Rockport State College.In 1948, she married Rev. Victor W. Dahlke at St. Matthews with her father officiating. Victor and Grace were married 50 years. Their first church together was Holy Ghost Lutheran in Bergholtz, New York, where they spent 9 ½ years. Five of their children, David, Deborah, Jonathan, Lisa (Dorcas), and James were born there.The Dahlke family moved to Watertown, Wisconsin, in 1958, where Rev. Dahlke was called to St. John’s Lutheran Church. Their daughter, Joanna, was born there. While there, they placed their older son, David, who was born with severe developmental disabilities, at Bethesa Lutheran Home for the Disabled.&nbsp; After the family moved from Watertown, Grace traveled to Watertown to visit David three to four times a year.The Dahlke family moved to Ellinwood, Kansas, in 1962, where Rev. Dahlke was called to St. John’s Lutheran Church. &nbsp;Their seventh and last child, Dinah (Raine) was born there. They lived in Ellinwood until Rev. Dahlke’s retirement in 1982.&nbsp; All of their children graduated from Ellinwood High School.In 1982, Victor and Grace moved to Hutchinson, Kansas, where Rev. Dahlke continued to serve as Pastor Emeritus at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (ORL).&nbsp; Victor’s ministries were Grace’s ministries too.&nbsp; It was a lifelong partnership of service and ministry.Grace lead a life of service to the Lord and the community.&nbsp; She taught Sunday School and music to the children until she was 90 years old.&nbsp; She lead the Children’s Choir in both Ellinwood and Hutchinson.&nbsp; She volunteered at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Youth Club as a Table Parent until she was 90. She loved the children at her church, and was especially thrilled when they would come up to her as adults and tell her of their memories of her. Grace was named Volunteer Teacher of the Year for the Kansas District (Missouri Synod Lutheran Church) in 1997.Victor and Grace started a ministry at ORL called College and Career, for young adults, that lasted 15 years. Grace chaired the Older Adults Committee at ORL from 1998-2018. Each year this committee planned a service to commemorate the older members called “Bless the Years Sunday”. Grace was especially proud of her Adult Committee and the ministry they provided.Grace also organized ORL members to form a choir that sang once a month for many years at Good Samaritan Nursing Home.&nbsp; She took great care in choosing the songs and making sure the choir had copies of all the songs. Grace lead Bible Study at Good Samaritan once a week.&nbsp; In 2004, she was named Volunteer of the Year. Grace continued to visit ORL shut ins for 20 years after Victor passed.&nbsp; She was always amazed at how happy they were to see her.Grace was a Charter Member of the “Saints Alive After 55” Kansas District Committee, traveling to Topeka for 30 years for meetings.In the community, Grace was a CASA Volunteer for many years, and she was awarded CASA Volunteer of the Year in 1995. She was also a Reading Tutor at Yoder Elementary.In Ellinwood, her hobbies included china painting, wood carving, and she was in a bowling league! Her children remember her spending all day Saturday baking for Sunday. She always had homemade coffee cake, kuchen, pastries, and even donuts. She was the best cook!In later years, her hobbies included scrabble, Sudoku, gardening and yard work. She spent hours on her patio enjoying the outdoors.&nbsp; She mowed her own yard until she was 90, despite the protests of her children. Grace was a great supporter of the arts and faithfully attended the Dillon Lecture Series and Hutchinson’s Community Theater programs.Grace is survived by six children: Deborah Matan, Columbus, Ohio; Jonathan (Cheryl) Dahlke, Holyrood, Kansas; Lisa Winters, Bixby, Oklahoma; James Dahlke, Joplin, Missouri; Joanna Penn (Ty Petty), Topeka, Kansas; and Raine Dyani, Issaquah, Washington; ten grandchildren, Alyson (Mike) Houlden, Kristin (Kenny) Moore, Marcie (Elliott) Bilbry, Amanda (Levi) Ellis, Natalie (Scott) Penn-Mayton, Jake (Hannah) Dahlke, Olivia Penn, Sydney Dahlke, Jordan (Caitlin) Dahlke, Tanner Dahlke; and 12 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Dahlke; father, Carl Frankenstein; mother, Clara Brusehaber Frankenstein; sisters, Ruth, Anita, Doris; brother, Carl; and her son, David.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 5, 2021, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 E. 12th, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 4, 2021, with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary, and from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, November 5, 2021, at the church.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church/Youth Club and Youth Ministry, and the David Dahlke Memorial Fund c/o the University of Kansas, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, Kansas 67501.

Grace Marie Dahlke |1927-2021|

Roy Lavern Tracy Jr., 55, of Hutchinson, died October 30, 2021, at his home. He was born March 9, 1966, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Roy and Billie (Seward) Tracy.

Roy is survived by his siblings: sister, Thelma Minium (Kenny), Hutch; brother, Jessee Tracy (Lucy), Hutchinson; sister, Roberta Osenbaugh (Melvin) Turon; and brother, Ed Howes (Linda), Hutchinson.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, Roy Tracy and Billie Howes; brothers, Bill Howes and Larry Howes; and son, Wyatt Tracy.

Cremation has taken place. There will not be a service at this time.

Arrangements made with Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501

Roy Lavern Tracy Jr., 55, of Hutchinson, died October 30, 2021, at his home. He was born March 9, 1966, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Roy and Billie (Seward) Tracy.Roy is survived by his siblings: sister, Thelma Minium (Kenny), Hutch; brother, Jessee Tracy (Lucy), Hutchinson; sister, Roberta Osenbaugh (Melvin) Turon; and brother, Ed Howes (Linda), Hutchinson.He was preceded in death by: his parents, Roy Tracy and Billie Howes; brothers, Bill Howes and Larry Howes; and son, Wyatt Tracy.Cremation has taken place. There will not be a service at this time.Arrangements made with Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501

Roy Lavern Tracy Jr. |1966-2021|

Lori’s life began on February 13, 1971, at Luke Air Force Base near Phoenix, AZ. She was the daughter or Les (Brenda) Lalouette and Marilyn (Bezdek) Lalouette. Lori was a 1989 graduate of Marion High School and the class Salutatorian. She continued her education at Fort Hays State University before transferring to Wichita State where she graduated with a triple major and near the top of her class. Lori later went onto Washburn University where she earned a Juris Doctorate in Law. She worked as a computer systems engineer for several years prior to law school and after graduating in the top 10% of her class, opened her law practice in Hillsboro.

Lori served as a Marion County Commissioner and village attorney for Lincolnville. In high school, she participated in debate club and participated in FFA. Lori was an avid reader and researcher. If she did not know how to do something she researched the problem until she solved it. She never gave up. She also learned to be an amateur electrician, plumber, and carpenter. Lori and her spouse, Randy Crawford found each other in 2004 and never looked back. Lori is survived by her spouse Randy Crawford of Hillsboro; parents Les (Brenda) Lalouette of Florence, and Marilyn Lalouette of Newton. Lori passed away on October 29, 2021, at Newton Medical Center at 50 years old. She is preceded in death by her sister Lynette Roberts and beloved cat Mindy. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, November 4 at 2 p.m. at the Cedar Point Cemetery. Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Hillsboro is serving the family. Memorial contributions in Lori’s name may be directed to your favorite animal shelter. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Lori at <a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

Lori’s life began on February 13, 1971, at Luke Air Force Base near Phoenix, AZ. She was the daughter or Les (Brenda) Lalouette and Marilyn (Bezdek) Lalouette. Lori was a 1989 graduate of Marion High School and the class Salutatorian. She continued her education at Fort Hays State University before transferring to Wichita State where she graduated with a triple major and near the top of her class. Lori later went onto Washburn University where she earned a Juris Doctorate in Law. She worked as a computer systems engineer for several years prior to law school and after graduating in the top 10% of her class, opened her law practice in Hillsboro.Lori served as a Marion County Commissioner and village attorney for Lincolnville. In high school, she participated in debate club and participated in FFA. Lori was an avid reader and researcher. If she did not know how to do something she researched the problem until she solved it. She never gave up. She also learned to be an amateur electrician, plumber, and carpenter. Lori and her spouse, Randy Crawford found each other in 2004 and never looked back. Lori is survived by her spouse Randy Crawford of Hillsboro; parents Les (Brenda) Lalouette of Florence, and Marilyn Lalouette of Newton. Lori passed away on October 29, 2021, at Newton Medical Center at 50 years old. She is preceded in death by her sister Lynette Roberts and beloved cat Mindy. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, November 4 at 2 p.m. at the Cedar Point Cemetery. Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Hillsboro is serving the family. Memorial contributions in Lori’s name may be directed to your favorite animal shelter. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Lori at <a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

Lori L. Lalouette |1971-2021|

Debra’s life began on December 2, 1965, in Herington. She was the daughter of Luther L. and Delores J. (Falk) Salada. Debra worked for several businesses in her lifetime including Casey’s, the Lutheran Nursing Home in Herington, Home Health and Rehab in McPherson, Dillons in McPherson and as a high school student for the City of Herington. Her grandchildren were her world. She loved to laugh and had a great smile. She enjoyed spending time with her friend Karyn, and her beloved dog Peanut. Debra loved listening to the scanner and then going to check out the scene later. She was an inquisitive mind and always wanted to know what was going on. She was a coach for Special Olympics in Herington for the Magic Team. Debra’s great joy was her family which includes her children Amanda (Brian)

Fischer of Milford, DE, and Stephanie (Charles Love) Helming of McPherson; stepchildren Donald Lee of Herington, Jill James of Herington, and Bobbie Roop of Spencerville, OH; grandchildren Jared Fischer, Cashele Love, Caylee Love, Ryan Love and Rayn Love; siblings Sandra Steiger of Herington, Valentine Salada of Herington, Mark Salada of Herington, Jay Salada of Herington, and Melissa (Steven Ellis) Salada of Abilene; several nieces and nephews and her beloved pets Peanut and M and M. Debra passed away at her home on October 30, 2021, in McPherson. She is preceded in death by a sister Phyllis Salada and her parents. Her family will gather with friends on Wednesday November 3rd at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington from 2- 4 p.m. with her funeral service at 4 p.m. led by Pastor Lorenzo Jackson. Memorial contributions in Debra’s name may be directed to Yazel-Megli Funeral Home 404 S. Broadway Herington. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Debra at <a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

Debra’s life began on December 2, 1965, in Herington. She was the daughter of Luther L. and Delores J. (Falk) Salada. Debra worked for several businesses in her lifetime including Casey’s, the Lutheran Nursing Home in Herington, Home Health and Rehab in McPherson, Dillons in McPherson and as a high school student for the City of Herington. Her grandchildren were her world. She loved to laugh and had a great smile. She enjoyed spending time with her friend Karyn, and her beloved dog Peanut. Debra loved listening to the scanner and then going to check out the scene later. She was an inquisitive mind and always wanted to know what was going on. She was a coach for Special Olympics in Herington for the Magic Team. Debra’s great joy was her family which includes her children Amanda (Brian)Fischer of Milford, DE, and Stephanie (Charles Love) Helming of McPherson; stepchildren Donald Lee of Herington, Jill James of Herington, and Bobbie Roop of Spencerville, OH; grandchildren Jared Fischer, Cashele Love, Caylee Love, Ryan Love and Rayn Love; siblings Sandra Steiger of Herington, Valentine Salada of Herington, Mark Salada of Herington, Jay Salada of Herington, and Melissa (Steven Ellis) Salada of Abilene; several nieces and nephews and her beloved pets Peanut and M and M. Debra passed away at her home on October 30, 2021, in McPherson. She is preceded in death by a sister Phyllis Salada and her parents. Her family will gather with friends on Wednesday November 3rd at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington from 2- 4 p.m. with her funeral service at 4 p.m. led by Pastor Lorenzo Jackson. Memorial contributions in Debra’s name may be directed to Yazel-Megli Funeral Home 404 S. Broadway Herington. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Debra at <a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

Debra Ann Salada |1965-2021|

Rev. James D. “Jim” Gingerich, 89, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Newton Medical Center.  He was born September 3, 1932 in Harrisburg, New York, the son of Nicholas and Dorothy (Mosher) Gingerich.

Jim graduated from Lowville High School in New York.  He later graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Mennonite College in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and a Master’s of Divinity from Goshen Bible Seminary in Goshen, Indiana.

He was a lifelong minister, starting his career at Warden Mennonite Church in Warden, Washington. He later ministered at Burrton Mennonite Church in Burrton, Kansas, until his final move to First Mennonite Church of Christian in Moundridge, Kansas, where he spent 26 and ½ years, retiring in 1997.  A day after his retirement, Jim started working for General Conference in Newton, Kansas, as director of Mennonite Men from 1997 until 2010.  Jim later worked as a bookkeeper and financial advisor for several businesses, and worked in sales for his son until his death.

He was united in marriage to Roberta Sally Janzen on August 25, 1956 in Mountain Lake, Minnesota.  She survives.

Other survivors include his son, Darwin (Jodi) Gingerich of Moundridge; daughters, Lynette (James) Allen of Moundridge, and Kara Revell of Salina; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one niece and one nephew.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Marie Snider and her husband, Howard.

Private graveside services will be held at First Mennonite Church Cemetery, Moundridge.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, November 4, 2021 at First Mennonite Church of Christian in Moundridge.  Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 3, at Moundridge Funeral Home, with family greeting friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m.  Memorial contributions may be made to First Mennonite Church of Christian in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.

Rev. James D. “Jim” Gingerich, 89, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Newton Medical Center. He was born September 3, 1932 in Harrisburg, New York, the son of Nicholas and Dorothy (Mosher) Gingerich.Jim graduated from Lowville High School in New York. He later graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Mennonite College in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and a Master’s of Divinity from Goshen Bible Seminary in Goshen, Indiana.He was a lifelong minister, starting his career at Warden Mennonite Church in Warden, Washington. He later ministered at Burrton Mennonite Church in Burrton, Kansas, until his final move to First Mennonite Church of Christian in Moundridge, Kansas, where he spent 26 and ½ years, retiring in 1997. A day after his retirement, Jim started working for General Conference in Newton, Kansas, as director of Mennonite Men from 1997 until 2010. Jim later worked as a bookkeeper and financial advisor for several businesses, and worked in sales for his son until his death.He was united in marriage to Roberta Sally Janzen on August 25, 1956 in Mountain Lake, Minnesota. She survives.Other survivors include his son, Darwin (Jodi) Gingerich of Moundridge; daughters, Lynette (James) Allen of Moundridge, and Kara Revell of Salina; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one niece and one nephew.Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Marie Snider and her husband, Howard.Private graveside services will be held at First Mennonite Church Cemetery, Moundridge. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, November 4, 2021 at First Mennonite Church of Christian in Moundridge. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 3, at Moundridge Funeral Home, with family greeting friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to First Mennonite Church of Christian in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.

Rev. James D. “Jim” Gingerich |1932-2021|

Karen Viola Conner, 86, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Plaza West Care Center. She was born on June 20, 1935 in Pratt, to Walter Edwin Northrop and Elvira Belle (Meredith) Northrop. Karen married Kenneth Jack Conner on December 9, 1950 in Pratt. He preceded her in death on January 11, 1999. Karen was a member of Pratt Pentecostal Holiness Church. She enjoyed painting, planting flowers and crocheting. She is survived by her children, Kenneth Edward, and wife Melody Conner of Cathedral City, California, Patricia Marie Minton of Topeka and James Edwin Conner of Pratt; brother, Harry Northrop; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. Karen is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth Jack Conner; son, Phillip Jay Conner; and 10 siblings. Visitation will be Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. with funeral service following at 2:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt with Reverend Kenneth Edward Conner presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Karen Viola Conner, 86, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Plaza West Care Center. She was born on June 20, 1935 in Pratt, to Walter Edwin Northrop and Elvira Belle (Meredith) Northrop. Karen married Kenneth Jack Conner on December 9, 1950 in Pratt. He preceded her in death on January 11, 1999. Karen was a member of Pratt Pentecostal Holiness Church. She enjoyed painting, planting flowers and crocheting. She is survived by her children, Kenneth Edward, and wife Melody Conner of Cathedral City, California, Patricia Marie Minton of Topeka and James Edwin Conner of Pratt; brother, Harry Northrop; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. Karen is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth Jack Conner; son, Phillip Jay Conner; and 10 siblings. Visitation will be Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. with funeral service following at 2:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt with Reverend Kenneth Edward Conner presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Karen Viola Conner  |1935-2021| 

Donald Dean Sorenson, 72, of McPherson, passed away on October 26, 2021. He was a devoted husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend. He raised his family in Holcomb, residing there for almost 30 years before retiring, and returning to his childhood hometown of McPherson. Don was born July 9, 1949, to Chloris (Grout) and Maurice Sorenson. He grew up in McPherson where he graduated from high school in 1968. He was part of the MHS basketball team, where his adoration of Bullpup basketball and the Roundhouse began. He continued his education at Emporia State University and graduated with a Business Degree. He also attended Central Christian College, McPherson. Throughout his childhood, ‘Donnie’ spent much of his time at his family’s business, United Dairies, where he delivered milk to the residents and businesses of McPherson. His love for dairy and ice cream led him to his soon-to-be wife, Cora, as they first met at Dairy Queen, where she was working. They began dating and later were married on June 8, 1974. After uniting in marriage, they moved to southwest Kansas and began growing their family. Don worked in the oil and gas industry for almost 30 years, but his true passion was found in his family. He was a volunteer coach for many youth sports teams. He found great joy in watching his own children participate in athletics and extra-curricular activities. Don’s grandchildren knew that their Papa always kept his freezer stocked with ice cream— usually with his favorite treat, drumsticks. Survivors include four children, Kami VanCampen (Eric) of McPherson, KS, Kelly Sorenson (Annie) of McPherson, Kelsie Jusko (Eric) of McPherson, and Keaton Sorenson of McPherson; brothers, Lynn Sorenson (Joyce) of Bonner Springs, and Gayle Sorenson of Houston, TX; eight grandchildren including Parker, Paisley, and Piper VanCampen, Cooper and Boston Sorenson, Landri and Tripp Jusko, Lanay Grothen; and many nieces and nephews. Don is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cora Sorenson, parents, Maurice and Chloris Sorenson, and brother, David Sorenson. Don's family will have a Come and Go reception for friends and family on Wednesday, November 3rd from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at The Cedars Wellness Center in McPherson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donald Dean Sorenson, 72, of McPherson, passed away on October 26, 2021. He was a devoted husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend. He raised his family in Holcomb, residing there for almost 30 years before retiring, and returning to his childhood hometown of McPherson. Don was born July 9, 1949, to Chloris (Grout) and Maurice Sorenson. He grew up in McPherson where he graduated from high school in 1968. He was part of the MHS basketball team, where his adoration of Bullpup basketball and the Roundhouse began. He continued his education at Emporia State University and graduated with a Business Degree. He also attended Central Christian College, McPherson. Throughout his childhood, ‘Donnie’ spent much of his time at his family’s business, United Dairies, where he delivered milk to the residents and businesses of McPherson. His love for dairy and ice cream led him to his soon-to-be wife, Cora, as they first met at Dairy Queen, where she was working. They began dating and later were married on June 8, 1974. After uniting in marriage, they moved to southwest Kansas and began growing their family. Don worked in the oil and gas industry for almost 30 years, but his true passion was found in his family. He was a volunteer coach for many youth sports teams. He found great joy in watching his own children participate in athletics and extra-curricular activities. Don’s grandchildren knew that their Papa always kept his freezer stocked with ice cream— usually with his favorite treat, drumsticks. Survivors include four children, Kami VanCampen (Eric) of McPherson, KS, Kelly Sorenson (Annie) of McPherson, Kelsie Jusko (Eric) of McPherson, and Keaton Sorenson of McPherson; brothers, Lynn Sorenson (Joyce) of Bonner Springs, and Gayle Sorenson of Houston, TX; eight grandchildren including Parker, Paisley, and Piper VanCampen, Cooper and Boston Sorenson, Landri and Tripp Jusko, Lanay Grothen; and many nieces and nephews. Don is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cora Sorenson, parents, Maurice and Chloris Sorenson, and brother, David Sorenson. Don's family will have a Come and Go reception for friends and family on Wednesday, November 3rd from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at The Cedars Wellness Center in McPherson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donald Dean Sorenson  |1949-2021| 

Carl Henry Hoelscher, 95, of Bushton, Kansas, passed away October 29, 2021 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. 

He was born July 21, 1926, in rural Chase, Kansas, the son of Homer David and Lydia Anna Mehl Hoelscher. Carl graduated from Bushton Rural High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He has farmed in the Bushton area since 1951. Carl was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church, rural Bushton and Gideons International. Carl enjoyed reading and spending time with his family. On November 12, 1950, Carl was united in marriage with Velma L. Cruth in Bushton. She preceded him in death on July 26, 1981. On November 23, 1985, Carl was united in marriage with Helene Clark Appel in Bushton. She preceded him in death on August 10, 1998. On August 14, 1999, Carl was united in marriage with Lois Doughty Biehler Behnke in Bushton. She preceded him in death on July 29, 2010. Carl is also preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Patricia Carlene “Patti” Hoelscher Rolfs; two brothers, Verl and Alvin Hoelscher; and two brothers-in-law, William “Bill” Frees and Jim Fredrickson. Carl is survived by daughter, Margie John and husband Robert of Bushton, and children, Jessica Sullivan and husband Jesse of Colorado Springs, CO, Matthew John and wife Emily of Lexington, KY, and their children, Betsy and Lena, and Jenni Stringham and husband Liam of Hays, KS and their son, Jonathan; son-in-law, Scott Rolfs and wife Toni of Bushton, and children, Justin Rolfs and wife Stephanie of Colorado Springs, CO, and Monte Rolfs and wife Melissa of Lorraine, KS, and their children, Cassidy and Caroline; son, Don Hoelscher and wife Joy of Bushton, and children, Micah Hoelscher and wife Becca of Newton, KS, and their children, Eli, Chloe, Blake and Jase; Andrew Hoelscher and wife Courtney of Newton, KS, and their children, Addi, Hannah, Kate, Mia, and twin girls expected in the new year, Laura Neff and husband Judah of McPherson, KS and their children, Isaac and Amelia; two sisters, Roberta Frees of Lyons and Annabel Fredrickson of Topeka, KS; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Hoelscher of Derby, KS; seven step-children; twenty step-grandchildren; and thirty- four step-great-grandchildren. 

Visitation will be from 12:00 until 4:00 P.M., Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons and 6:00 until 8:00 P.M., at Salem United Methodist Church with family present. Funeral service will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, November 5, 2021, at Salem United Methodist Church, rural Bushton, with Pastor Tom Reazin officiating. Burial will follow at the Salem United Methodist Cemetery with military honors by Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Memorials may be given to Salem United Methodist Church, Gideons International, or Isaac Neff Fund in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

Carl Henry Hoelscher, 95, of Bushton, Kansas, passed away October 29, 2021 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born July 21, 1926, in rural Chase, Kansas, the son of Homer David and Lydia Anna Mehl Hoelscher. Carl graduated from Bushton Rural High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He has farmed in the Bushton area since 1951. Carl was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church, rural Bushton and Gideons International. Carl enjoyed reading and spending time with his family. On November 12, 1950, Carl was united in marriage with Velma L. Cruth in Bushton. She preceded him in death on July 26, 1981. On November 23, 1985, Carl was united in marriage with Helene Clark Appel in Bushton. She preceded him in death on August 10, 1998. On August 14, 1999, Carl was united in marriage with Lois Doughty Biehler Behnke in Bushton. She preceded him in death on July 29, 2010. Carl is also preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Patricia Carlene “Patti” Hoelscher Rolfs; two brothers, Verl and Alvin Hoelscher; and two brothers-in-law, William “Bill” Frees and Jim Fredrickson. Carl is survived by daughter, Margie John and husband Robert of Bushton, and children, Jessica Sullivan and husband Jesse of Colorado Springs, CO, Matthew John and wife Emily of Lexington, KY, and their children, Betsy and Lena, and Jenni Stringham and husband Liam of Hays, KS and their son, Jonathan; son-in-law, Scott Rolfs and wife Toni of Bushton, and children, Justin Rolfs and wife Stephanie of Colorado Springs, CO, and Monte Rolfs and wife Melissa of Lorraine, KS, and their children, Cassidy and Caroline; son, Don Hoelscher and wife Joy of Bushton, and children, Micah Hoelscher and wife Becca of Newton, KS, and their children, Eli, Chloe, Blake and Jase; Andrew Hoelscher and wife Courtney of Newton, KS, and their children, Addi, Hannah, Kate, Mia, and twin girls expected in the new year, Laura Neff and husband Judah of McPherson, KS and their children, Isaac and Amelia; two sisters, Roberta Frees of Lyons and Annabel Fredrickson of Topeka, KS; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Hoelscher of Derby, KS; seven step-children; twenty step-grandchildren; and thirty- four step-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 12:00 until 4:00 P.M., Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons and 6:00 until 8:00 P.M., at Salem United Methodist Church with family present. Funeral service will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, November 5, 2021, at Salem United Methodist Church, rural Bushton, with Pastor Tom Reazin officiating. Burial will follow at the Salem United Methodist Cemetery with military honors by Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Memorials may be given to Salem United Methodist Church, Gideons International, or Isaac Neff Fund in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

Carl Henry Hoelscher |1926-2021|

Angeline “Angie” Catherine Biggs, 93, died Oct. 28, 2021 at Park West, Wichita.

She was born May 29, 1928, in St. Mary’s Aleppo, Kansas, the daughter of Michael Jacob Martin, Jr. and Angela Marie Ewertz Martin.&nbsp; A longtime resident of Kingman County, previously of St. Mary’s, Garden Plain and Andale, she was a retired teacher.

Angie received her education at St. Mary’s Aleppo Grade School, Andale High School, Newman University and Wichita State University.

She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kingman, St. Catherine of Sienna in Wichita; and the Daughters of Isabella.

On Oct. 24, 1950, Angie married Daniel Biggs, Jr. at St. Mary’s Aleppo; he died Apr. 1, 2011. Survivors include sons Gregory (Jeri), Wichita, Bradley (Sherri), Shalimar, FL, and Daniel III (Elvira), Miami, FL; daughters Sharon (Bill) Buscher, Topeka, Constance (John) Leavitt, Olathe, Marianne (Bruce) Larue, Oberlin, and Judith (Benjamin) Garbuio, Washington, D.C.; sisters Joan Wood-Smith, Wichita, Patricia Beardsley, Omaha, NE and Mary Bremerman, Salina; 22 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. &nbsp;She was also preceded in death by brothers Louis and Raphael Martin; and sisters Rose Marie Kasel and Betty Bowling.

Parish rosary will be 7:30 p.m., Tuesday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Kingman. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday at the church. &nbsp;Friends may call at the Livingston Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made with St. Patrick’s School and Newman University

Angeline “Angie” Catherine Biggs, 93, died Oct. 28, 2021 at Park West, Wichita.She was born May 29, 1928, in St. Mary’s Aleppo, Kansas, the daughter of Michael Jacob Martin, Jr. and Angela Marie Ewertz Martin.&nbsp; A longtime resident of Kingman County, previously of St. Mary’s, Garden Plain and Andale, she was a retired teacher.Angie received her education at St. Mary’s Aleppo Grade School, Andale High School, Newman University and Wichita State University.She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kingman, St. Catherine of Sienna in Wichita; and the Daughters of Isabella.On Oct. 24, 1950, Angie married Daniel Biggs, Jr. at St. Mary’s Aleppo; he died Apr. 1, 2011. Survivors include sons Gregory (Jeri), Wichita, Bradley (Sherri), Shalimar, FL, and Daniel III (Elvira), Miami, FL; daughters Sharon (Bill) Buscher, Topeka, Constance (John) Leavitt, Olathe, Marianne (Bruce) Larue, Oberlin, and Judith (Benjamin) Garbuio, Washington, D.C.; sisters Joan Wood-Smith, Wichita, Patricia Beardsley, Omaha, NE and Mary Bremerman, Salina; 22 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. &nbsp;She was also preceded in death by brothers Louis and Raphael Martin; and sisters Rose Marie Kasel and Betty Bowling.Parish rosary will be 7:30 p.m., Tuesday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Kingman. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday at the church. &nbsp;Friends may call at the Livingston Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Walnut Hill Cemetery.Memorials may be made with St. Patrick’s School and Newman University

Angeline “Angie” Catherine Biggs |1928-2021|

Rose Pianalto, 91, died October 30, 2021, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rose is survived by:&nbsp; daughters, Mary Ellen Pianalto and Jeanette Hermes (Bill), all of Hutchinson; sons, Anthony Pianalto (Wanda) of Overland Park and Ed Pianalto (Sheila) of Blanchard, OK; and one sister, Sr. Agatha Faimon of Hutchinson.

Parish Rosary will be Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., both at&nbsp;Church of the Holy Cross,&nbsp;2631 Independence Road, Hutchinson. &nbsp;Burial will follow on Thursday in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Atwood, KS.

Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, is in charge of arrangements.

Rose Pianalto, 91, died October 30, 2021, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rose is survived by:&nbsp; daughters, Mary Ellen Pianalto and Jeanette Hermes (Bill), all of Hutchinson; sons, Anthony Pianalto (Wanda) of Overland Park and Ed Pianalto (Sheila) of Blanchard, OK; and one sister, Sr. Agatha Faimon of Hutchinson.Parish Rosary will be Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., both at&nbsp;Church of the Holy Cross,&nbsp;2631 Independence Road, Hutchinson. &nbsp;Burial will follow on Thursday in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Atwood, KS.Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, is in charge of arrangements.

Rose Pianalto |1930-2021|

Mary Ellen Torrez, or “Frances” as she was known by many, 79, died Friday, October 29, 2021, surrounded by her family at her home.&nbsp; She was born October 1, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Petronilo and Rejina (Moreno) Navarro.&nbsp;

Mary graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1960.&nbsp; She worked as a retail sales associate for Sears and Walmart, and as a homemaker.&nbsp; Mary was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.&nbsp; She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South Hutchinson.

On January 28, 1961, she married Francisco “Frank” Torrez, Sr., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, when it was located on Avenue E and Adams, Hutchinson.

Mary is survived by:&nbsp; her husband of almost 61 years, Frank; children, Frank Torrez, Jr. (Bridget), Karen Torrez, Joe Torrez (Cathy), and Lisa Torrez, all of Hutchinson; sisters, Angelina Rivera of Hutchinson and Carmen Mello of Las Vegas, NV; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; a son, Raymond G. “Ray” Torrez; and seven brothers and sisters.

Parish Rosary will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2021, with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 a.m., both at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 612 S. Maple, South Hutchinson, with Father Eric M. Weldon officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Elliott Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

Mary Ellen Torrez, or “Frances” as she was known by many, 79, died Friday, October 29, 2021, surrounded by her family at her home.&nbsp; She was born October 1, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Petronilo and Rejina (Moreno) Navarro.&nbsp;Mary graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1960.&nbsp; She worked as a retail sales associate for Sears and Walmart, and as a homemaker.&nbsp; Mary was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.&nbsp; She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South Hutchinson.On January 28, 1961, she married Francisco “Frank” Torrez, Sr., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, when it was located on Avenue E and Adams, Hutchinson.Mary is survived by:&nbsp; her husband of almost 61 years, Frank; children, Frank Torrez, Jr. (Bridget), Karen Torrez, Joe Torrez (Cathy), and Lisa Torrez, all of Hutchinson; sisters, Angelina Rivera of Hutchinson and Carmen Mello of Las Vegas, NV; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by: her parents; a son, Raymond G. “Ray” Torrez; and seven brothers and sisters.Parish Rosary will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2021, with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 a.m., both at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 612 S. Maple, South Hutchinson, with Father Eric M. Weldon officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Elliott Chapel.Memorials are suggested to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

Mary Ellen Torrez |1942-2021|

Burton W. Snyder passed away on October 27, 2021, at Mennonite Friendship Communities.  He was born on March 26, 1920, to Burt and Rachel (Dowdy) Snyder in St. John, Kansas.  Burton grew up west of St. John on the farm homesteaded by his grandfather.  He graduated from St. John High School in 1939.

Burton was a WWII veteran, serving in the South Pacific with the Coast Guard.

He married Virginia Ann Taylor on January 22, 1950, at her parents’ home, in rural St. John.  They shared 71 years of marriage. They resided on the Snyder farm for 60 years as farmers.  Upon retiring, Burton and Virginia Ann traveled internationally and in the United States.

They moved to Hutchinson in 2010, and to Mennonite Friendship Communities in 2017.

Survivors include:  wife, Virginia Ann of the home; daughter, Eileen (Mark) Yamauchi, Hutchinson; son, Lance (Olivia) Snyder, Ouray, Colorado; grandchildren; Sara Yamauchi, Hutchinson, Crystal (Paul) Gonzales, Hutchinson, Adam Snyder, Durango, Colorado, and Eloris Snyder, Houston, Texas; great grandchildren, Quentin (Casey) Clapp, Hutchinson, and Kaiya Vallas-Yamauchi, Hutchinson, and a great-great -grandson due January 2022; and brother-in-law, Tom (Jean) Taylor, Dodge City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Wendell and Wayne Snyder

Cremation has taken place.  A graveside service will take place at a future date. 

Memorials are suggested to The Salvation Army, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501.

Burton W. Snyder passed away on October 27, 2021, at Mennonite Friendship Communities. He was born on March 26, 1920, to Burt and Rachel (Dowdy) Snyder in St. John, Kansas. Burton grew up west of St. John on the farm homesteaded by his grandfather. He graduated from St. John High School in 1939.Burton was a WWII veteran, serving in the South Pacific with the Coast Guard.He married Virginia Ann Taylor on January 22, 1950, at her parents’ home, in rural St. John. They shared 71 years of marriage. They resided on the Snyder farm for 60 years as farmers. Upon retiring, Burton and Virginia Ann traveled internationally and in the United States.They moved to Hutchinson in 2010, and to Mennonite Friendship Communities in 2017.Survivors include: wife, Virginia Ann of the home; daughter, Eileen (Mark) Yamauchi, Hutchinson; son, Lance (Olivia) Snyder, Ouray, Colorado; grandchildren; Sara Yamauchi, Hutchinson, Crystal (Paul) Gonzales, Hutchinson, Adam Snyder, Durango, Colorado, and Eloris Snyder, Houston, Texas; great grandchildren, Quentin (Casey) Clapp, Hutchinson, and Kaiya Vallas-Yamauchi, Hutchinson, and a great-great -grandson due January 2022; and brother-in-law, Tom (Jean) Taylor, Dodge City.He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Wendell and Wayne SnyderCremation has taken place. A graveside service will take place at a future date. Memorials are suggested to The Salvation Army, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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