Cleo R. Bartlett was born in September 1926 in Fulton County, Arkansas.&nbsp; He was the son of Andrew and Alma Shelton Bartlett and spent his childhood on a farm between St. John and Stafford.&nbsp; He attended Stafford schools, graduating with the class of 1943 at the age of 16.&nbsp; The summer after graduation he attended Sterling College, received an emergency WWII teaching certificate, and began his forty plus years of educating young people.&nbsp; In 1944 he was drafted into the U. S. Navy.

Following military service, he continued his education at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, graduating in 1949.&nbsp; He completed his Masters at the University of Wyoming. Cleo returned to Kansas and taught two years at Ellsworth before coming to St. John where he was to remain, serving as a teacher, high school counselor, and his last 26 years as St. John High School principal.&nbsp; He retired in 1988 having served 42 years in Kansas education.

Cleo married Darlene Ring at the St. John Methodist Church in 1951, and this became their church home for the remainder of their lives.&nbsp; Cleo served as a Sunday School teacher, on the Administrative Board, as Lay Leader, and as a member of the choir, Methodist Men, and the Prairie Crooners.&nbsp; He was a past president of the St. John Lions Club; Past Regional President of the Kansas Personnel and Guidance Association; and Past President of the Kansas High School Principals’ Association as well as a member of the Ida Long Goodman Library board, the St. John Beautification Committee and the Cornwell Scholarship Committee.&nbsp; He was an active member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge #539.&nbsp; Cleo’s avocation was his music, and he was known for his beautiful tenor voice. &nbsp;One of the joys of his retirement years was singing with the Mennonite Men’s Chorus and the Lindsborg Messiah.

Cleo is survived by his daughter, Suzanne McKaig (Patrick), Wichita and daughter-in-law Debby Bartlett, Overland Park; grandchildren Jessica Janzen (Eric), Dallas; Benjamin McKaig (Danielle), Pawtucket, RI; Preston Bartlett, Kansas City; Kyleigh Bartlett, Overland Park; Ryan Bartlett, and Cameron Bartlett, both of Jacksonville, FL; two great-grandchildren Parker Bartlett and Benjamin McKaig, Jr.&nbsp; He is also survived by his brother Vernon and wife Olive, St. John; and sisters-in-law Barbra Ring Atterbery, Tribune; and Mary Lou Padilla Ring, Gilbert, Arizona, as well as many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene, his son, Douglas, by his parents and his brothers, A.C. and Vonnie, and Steve Bartlett, nephew.

His life was devoted to helping young people develop their skills and abilities to their fullest potential, and joy came when he saw them succeed and become contributing adults. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on November 15th at the United Methodist Church in St. John with Reverend Kim Andrews presiding. &nbsp;Please consider wearing a mask if unvaccinated.

&nbsp;Memorials may be made to the St. John United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, Geneva College or the Mennonite Central Committee Relief Fund, all in care of Minnis Chapel, 526 E. 4th Ave, St. John, Kansas, 67576.

Cleo R. Bartlett was born in September 1926 in Fulton County, Arkansas.&nbsp; He was the son of Andrew and Alma Shelton Bartlett and spent his childhood on a farm between St. John and Stafford.&nbsp; He attended Stafford schools, graduating with the class of 1943 at the age of 16.&nbsp; The summer after graduation he attended Sterling College, received an emergency WWII teaching certificate, and began his forty plus years of educating young people.&nbsp; In 1944 he was drafted into the U. S. Navy.Following military service, he continued his education at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, graduating in 1949.&nbsp; He completed his Masters at the University of Wyoming. Cleo returned to Kansas and taught two years at Ellsworth before coming to St. John where he was to remain, serving as a teacher, high school counselor, and his last 26 years as St. John High School principal.&nbsp; He retired in 1988 having served 42 years in Kansas education.Cleo married Darlene Ring at the St. John Methodist Church in 1951, and this became their church home for the remainder of their lives.&nbsp; Cleo served as a Sunday School teacher, on the Administrative Board, as Lay Leader, and as a member of the choir, Methodist Men, and the Prairie Crooners.&nbsp; He was a past president of the St. John Lions Club; Past Regional President of the Kansas Personnel and Guidance Association; and Past President of the Kansas High School Principals’ Association as well as a member of the Ida Long Goodman Library board, the St. John Beautification Committee and the Cornwell Scholarship Committee.&nbsp; He was an active member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge #539.&nbsp; Cleo’s avocation was his music, and he was known for his beautiful tenor voice. &nbsp;One of the joys of his retirement years was singing with the Mennonite Men’s Chorus and the Lindsborg Messiah.Cleo is survived by his daughter, Suzanne McKaig (Patrick), Wichita and daughter-in-law Debby Bartlett, Overland Park; grandchildren Jessica Janzen (Eric), Dallas; Benjamin McKaig (Danielle), Pawtucket, RI; Preston Bartlett, Kansas City; Kyleigh Bartlett, Overland Park; Ryan Bartlett, and Cameron Bartlett, both of Jacksonville, FL; two great-grandchildren Parker Bartlett and Benjamin McKaig, Jr.&nbsp; He is also survived by his brother Vernon and wife Olive, St. John; and sisters-in-law Barbra Ring Atterbery, Tribune; and Mary Lou Padilla Ring, Gilbert, Arizona, as well as many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene, his son, Douglas, by his parents and his brothers, A.C. and Vonnie, and Steve Bartlett, nephew.His life was devoted to helping young people develop their skills and abilities to their fullest potential, and joy came when he saw them succeed and become contributing adults. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on November 15th at the United Methodist Church in St. John with Reverend Kim Andrews presiding. &nbsp;Please consider wearing a mask if unvaccinated.&nbsp;Memorials may be made to the St. John United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, Geneva College or the Mennonite Central Committee Relief Fund, all in care of Minnis Chapel, 526 E. 4th Ave, St. John, Kansas, 67576.

Cleo R. Bartlett |1926-2021|

Mary Ann Dick, 85, of Hutchinson, died October 21, 2021. She was born in Hutchinson, the daughter of Wilbert and Marion Pruitt. Mary was a lifetime Hutchinson resident, graduating from St. Teresa’s High School in 1954. She was retired from Dillons Food Stores Personnel Dept. Her love of family, grandchildren &amp; flower gardening kept her very busy. She was a founding member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. On July 3, 1954, she married Dwayne F. Dick in Hutchinson, he preceded her in death. Other survivors include children: Cindy (Mike) Ratzloff, Hutchinson, Sue (Rob) Lind, Inman, Laura (Glen) Schmidt, Bartlesville, OK, Kathy Stringer, Hutchinson, Nancy (Michael) Smith, Inman, and John (Tonia) Dick, Mt. Zion, IL, 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren plus one more on the way with an expected due date on her birthday. Sisters: Linda Albright, Anita (Charles) Wedel, Thelma (John) Warta. Brothers in Law: Jim (Margie) Dick, Bob (Claudia) Dick. Sisters in Law: Monica Dick, Nell Pruitt. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Barb Deckard, Theresa Skinner, Donald Gene Pruitt, and Betty Arlene Anderson. Parish rosary will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Holy Cross Catholic Church followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a. m., with Father Aaron Spexarth presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 29, 2021, with the family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson. Memorials may be given to The Church of the Holy Cross Catholic Church in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Service will be live streamed on the following:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm6XyDIwG2A">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm6XyDIwG2A</a>&nbsp;&amp; Hutchinson Chapel’s Facebook page.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mary Ann Dick, 85, of Hutchinson, died October 21, 2021. She was born in Hutchinson, the daughter of Wilbert and Marion Pruitt. Mary was a lifetime Hutchinson resident, graduating from St. Teresa’s High School in 1954. She was retired from Dillons Food Stores Personnel Dept. Her love of family, grandchildren &amp; flower gardening kept her very busy. She was a founding member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. On July 3, 1954, she married Dwayne F. Dick in Hutchinson, he preceded her in death. Other survivors include children: Cindy (Mike) Ratzloff, Hutchinson, Sue (Rob) Lind, Inman, Laura (Glen) Schmidt, Bartlesville, OK, Kathy Stringer, Hutchinson, Nancy (Michael) Smith, Inman, and John (Tonia) Dick, Mt. Zion, IL, 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren plus one more on the way with an expected due date on her birthday. Sisters: Linda Albright, Anita (Charles) Wedel, Thelma (John) Warta. Brothers in Law: Jim (Margie) Dick, Bob (Claudia) Dick. Sisters in Law: Monica Dick, Nell Pruitt. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Barb Deckard, Theresa Skinner, Donald Gene Pruitt, and Betty Arlene Anderson. Parish rosary will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Holy Cross Catholic Church followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a. m., with Father Aaron Spexarth presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 29, 2021, with the family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson. Memorials may be given to The Church of the Holy Cross Catholic Church in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Service will be live streamed on the following:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm6XyDIwG2A">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm6XyDIwG2A</a>&nbsp;&amp; Hutchinson Chapel’s Facebook page.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mary Ann Dick |1936-2021|

Harold James Phillips, 96, of Hutchinson, died October 20, 2021, at Buhler Sunshine Home. He was born June 15, 1925, in Hutchinson to Benjamin and Jessie (Benson) Phillips.

Harold graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1943. He was a lifelong farmer. Harold was a fan of the Kansas City Royals and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of Mitchell Chapel United Methodist Church.

On January 12, 1952, Harold married Sally Lou Duby, in Nickerson. They shared 52 years together before she passed on February 26, 2004.

He is survived by: daughter, Rebecca Stark (Earl), Buhler; sons, James Phillips (Jonee), Auburn, David Phillips (Maureen), Hutchinson, Terry Phillips (Angie), Salina; daughters, Angie Phillips, Missy Harwood (Scott), both of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Fran, Brian, Dustin, Nicole, Todd, Jessica, Justin; great-grandchildren, Aaron, Bradley, Kadi, Baylee, Lyla, Miya, Logan, Oliver, Dexter, Harry, Peyton; great great-granddaughter, Juliet; brother, Donald Phillips, Hutchinson; and sister, Mary Holmbeck (Glenn), Bedford, Texas.

Harold was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Sally Phillips; brother, Richard Phillips; and great-granddaughter, Shelby Stowell.

Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2021, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. on Sunday with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Food Bank of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Harold James Phillips, 96, of Hutchinson, died October 20, 2021, at Buhler Sunshine Home. He was born June 15, 1925, in Hutchinson to Benjamin and Jessie (Benson) Phillips.Harold graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1943. He was a lifelong farmer. Harold was a fan of the Kansas City Royals and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of Mitchell Chapel United Methodist Church.On January 12, 1952, Harold married Sally Lou Duby, in Nickerson. They shared 52 years together before she passed on February 26, 2004.He is survived by: daughter, Rebecca Stark (Earl), Buhler; sons, James Phillips (Jonee), Auburn, David Phillips (Maureen), Hutchinson, Terry Phillips (Angie), Salina; daughters, Angie Phillips, Missy Harwood (Scott), both of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Fran, Brian, Dustin, Nicole, Todd, Jessica, Justin; great-grandchildren, Aaron, Bradley, Kadi, Baylee, Lyla, Miya, Logan, Oliver, Dexter, Harry, Peyton; great great-granddaughter, Juliet; brother, Donald Phillips, Hutchinson; and sister, Mary Holmbeck (Glenn), Bedford, Texas.Harold was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Sally Phillips; brother, Richard Phillips; and great-granddaughter, Shelby Stowell.Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2021, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. on Sunday with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Food Bank of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Harold James Phillips |1925-2021|

Rosalind’s life began on October 28, 1944, the daughter of Charles E. and Rosetta (Newell) Carter in Richmond, Missouri. She graduated from Potwin High Class of 1963 and married Harry Lee Swift on July 17, 1963 at the Potwin Christian Church.

Rosy and Harry managed Newell’s Truck Stop in Newton where she was also a hostess and a waitress. She was a member of Potwin Christian Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed bingo, casinos crafts, baking, cooking shows on television, setting up for farmer’s markets with their friends, Lucy and Denny. They enjoyed having hunters in to play poker and their annual fishing trip to Texoma, Oklahoma. Her loving family includes her daughters, Tammy Swift (Michael Schommer) of Newton, Christa Mellinger (David) of Valley Center, four grandchildren, Stephanie Jo Swift (Jenny), Connor Schommer, Cody Mellinger and Ashton Mellinger (Alex Pinkerton); brothers, Charles Carter Jr. of Whitewater, Terry Carter (Margaret) of Newton; sisters-in-law, Connie Carter and Dora Carter both of Potwin, Dawn Carter of Augusta and Mary Carter of Camden, Missouri; her doggie boys, Bryck and Duke. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry in 2013; daughter, Cheryl Ann Swift; brothers, Johnny, Paul, Dale and Larry Carter; a sister, Dorothy Carter. Rosy passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the age of 76 years old. Her family will gather with friends on Wednesday, October 27, from 12 noon until 1:00 p.m. with her funeral service following at 1:00, both at Lamb Funeral Home, 120 S. Main in Whitewater. She will be laid to rest in Matfield Green Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. In honor of Rosy’s love of KU please wear red and blue

Memorial contributions may be directed to Kansas Humane Society in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358. Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign her online guest book and leave a memory of Rosy at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/" target="_blank">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

Rosalind’s life began on October 28, 1944, the daughter of Charles E. and Rosetta (Newell) Carter in Richmond, Missouri. She graduated from Potwin High Class of 1963 and married Harry Lee Swift on July 17, 1963 at the Potwin Christian Church.Rosy and Harry managed Newell’s Truck Stop in Newton where she was also a hostess and a waitress. She was a member of Potwin Christian Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed bingo, casinos crafts, baking, cooking shows on television, setting up for farmer’s markets with their friends, Lucy and Denny. They enjoyed having hunters in to play poker and their annual fishing trip to Texoma, Oklahoma. Her loving family includes her daughters, Tammy Swift (Michael Schommer) of Newton, Christa Mellinger (David) of Valley Center, four grandchildren, Stephanie Jo Swift (Jenny), Connor Schommer, Cody Mellinger and Ashton Mellinger (Alex Pinkerton); brothers, Charles Carter Jr. of Whitewater, Terry Carter (Margaret) of Newton; sisters-in-law, Connie Carter and Dora Carter both of Potwin, Dawn Carter of Augusta and Mary Carter of Camden, Missouri; her doggie boys, Bryck and Duke. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry in 2013; daughter, Cheryl Ann Swift; brothers, Johnny, Paul, Dale and Larry Carter; a sister, Dorothy Carter. Rosy passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the age of 76 years old. Her family will gather with friends on Wednesday, October 27, from 12 noon until 1:00 p.m. with her funeral service following at 1:00, both at Lamb Funeral Home, 120 S. Main in Whitewater. She will be laid to rest in Matfield Green Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. In honor of Rosy’s love of KU please wear red and blue Memorial contributions may be directed to Kansas Humane Society in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358. Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign her online guest book and leave a memory of Rosy at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/" target="_blank">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

Rosalind "Rosy" Jeannette Swift |1944-2021|

Lothar’s life began on December 6, 1929, in Tampa, KS. He was the son of Gustav C. and Charlotte (Winter) Maaser. Lothar was a 1946 graduate of Tampa High School. 

He served his country in the United States Army for over 20 years in the infantry as a tank driver. Lothar loved to hunt, load black powder ammunition and collect guns. He was a life member of the NRA. He is survived by his sister Helen Benson of Lee Summit, MO; three nephews Eric Benson of St. Louis, Karl Benson of Portland, OR and Bruno Maaser of France. Lothar passed away on Wednesday October 20, 2021, at Hillsboro Community Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Otto, Bruno and Kurt. 

His family will gather with friends on Saturday October 23rd from 10-11 a.m. at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Tampa where his funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. led by Pastor Clark Davis. He will be laid to rest with military honors in the Lutheran Cemetery, Tampa. 

Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Tampa. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Lothar at <a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

Lothar’s life began on December 6, 1929, in Tampa, KS. He was the son of Gustav C. and Charlotte (Winter) Maaser. Lothar was a 1946 graduate of Tampa High School. He served his country in the United States Army for over 20 years in the infantry as a tank driver. Lothar loved to hunt, load black powder ammunition and collect guns. He was a life member of the NRA. He is survived by his sister Helen Benson of Lee Summit, MO; three nephews Eric Benson of St. Louis, Karl Benson of Portland, OR and Bruno Maaser of France. Lothar passed away on Wednesday October 20, 2021, at Hillsboro Community Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Otto, Bruno and Kurt. His family will gather with friends on Saturday October 23rd from 10-11 a.m. at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Tampa where his funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. led by Pastor Clark Davis. He will be laid to rest with military honors in the Lutheran Cemetery, Tampa. Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Tampa. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Lothar at <a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

Lothar A. Maaser |1929-2021|

Ronald Keith Anderson was born on January 8, 1936, in McPherson, the son of Leonard R. Anderson and Fern A. (Spencer) Anderson. Fern passed when Ron was ten years old. Leonard remarried Lena Marie Miller. Marie loved him like her own. He farmed in the summer for his uncle, Melvin Spencer, after his mother passed away. Farming made him strong with a strong grip that was part of his success later as a discus thrower. He loved farming. Ron served with the Army National Guard, Company A, 137th Infantry from 1954 through 1962 when he was honorably discharged. He was a teacher, coach, and counselor in the Lawrence, Kansas area from 1957 through 1975. He moved back to McPherson when his father-in-law asked him to come help set up an oil company for him. He taught two years at Central Christian School in Hutchinson in the midst of helping start up many businesses, including Cap Oil, The Christian Counseling Center, and Economy Hearing Aid Center. Ron graduated with the McPherson High Class of 1954. Until he was a freshman in high school, he had never thrown a discus. During those four years, he broke the school record nine times. He placed first in the league meets, first in regional meets, and first at KU Relay. He didn’t look like a discus thrower—he was 6 ft. 1 inch tall and entered high school at 140 pounds and weighed 157 pounds when he graduated. During high school, he also lettered in basketball and football. On September 20, 1956, Ron was united in marriage to Patricia Helen Casebeer in Enid, OK. He graduated with the McPherson College Class of 1958. Ron lettered in track and basketball. He was a three-time All American, four-time Discus NAIA Qualifier, KCAC Record holder, and two-year Conference champion. In 1957, he won the NAIA Discus National Championship. He was also an Olympic Trial Qualifier in the Discus. In 2000, he was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. He threw in Masters and Senior Olympic meets from 1992 to 2016. His last competition was when he was 80 years old. He competed in 205 meets, earned 175 gold metals, and held 80 meet records during that time. Their son, Rick, followed in his dad’s footsteps and took up throwing the discus and shot put also. He enjoyed many trips with Rick and his wife, Alice, when Rick became eligible to compete in the Masters and Senior Olympic meets. It gave Ron great joy when his son started beating his records! He loved God, his wife Pat of 65 years, his family, and teaching others about our Lord and Savior. He had a special love for teaching Prophecy. He loved to take his children and grandchildren fishing when he was younger. He enjoyed watching his son and grandchildren play sports. He had a silly sense of humor. He was called Papa and was greatly loved by all. In Ron’s last days, he was ministered to by Serenity Hospice Care. They loved him, and he loved them. They made his last days as pleasant as possible under the circumstances. He also had family members, you know who you are, who helped when Hospice couldn’t be there. Ron went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, surrounded by family at his home in McPherson. He was eighty-five. He is survived by his wife, Pat; his son, Rick and wife, Alice, of Lawrence, KS; his daughters, Terry Kanitz of McPherson, and Kim Schafer and husband, Tim, of McPherson; four grandchildren, Dustan Kanitz and wife, Brooke, of McPherson, Jessica Koehn and husband, Shawn, of Moundridge, George Schafer of McPherson, and Jamie Schafer of McPherson; 11 great-grandchildren, Riley Koehn, Madison Koehn, Lincoln Koehn, Kemper Koehn, Steele Koehn, Crew Koehn, Henley Koehn, Kreighton Kanitz, Kaizer Kanitz, Kash Kanitz, and Kager Kanitz; his sisters, Phyllis Keeslar and husband, Elden, of Florida, Jackie Eberle of Illinois, Kathy Unruh and husband, Doug, of McPherson, Vicki Vollmer and husband, Doug, of Kanopolis; and many nieces and nephews. The memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Hoover officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at McPherson Cemetery. To view a live stream broadcast of the service, please click on the following link:&nbsp;<a href="https://boxcast.tv/view/ronald-k-anderson-memorial-service-219176" target="_blank">https://boxcast.tv/view/ronald-k-anderson-memorial-service-219176</a>

Ronald Keith Anderson was born on January 8, 1936, in McPherson, the son of Leonard R. Anderson and Fern A. (Spencer) Anderson. Fern passed when Ron was ten years old. Leonard remarried Lena Marie Miller. Marie loved him like her own. He farmed in the summer for his uncle, Melvin Spencer, after his mother passed away. Farming made him strong with a strong grip that was part of his success later as a discus thrower. He loved farming. Ron served with the Army National Guard, Company A, 137th Infantry from 1954 through 1962 when he was honorably discharged. He was a teacher, coach, and counselor in the Lawrence, Kansas area from 1957 through 1975. He moved back to McPherson when his father-in-law asked him to come help set up an oil company for him. He taught two years at Central Christian School in Hutchinson in the midst of helping start up many businesses, including Cap Oil, The Christian Counseling Center, and Economy Hearing Aid Center. Ron graduated with the McPherson High Class of 1954. Until he was a freshman in high school, he had never thrown a discus. During those four years, he broke the school record nine times. He placed first in the league meets, first in regional meets, and first at KU Relay. He didn’t look like a discus thrower—he was 6 ft. 1 inch tall and entered high school at 140 pounds and weighed 157 pounds when he graduated. During high school, he also lettered in basketball and football. On September 20, 1956, Ron was united in marriage to Patricia Helen Casebeer in Enid, OK. He graduated with the McPherson College Class of 1958. Ron lettered in track and basketball. He was a three-time All American, four-time Discus NAIA Qualifier, KCAC Record holder, and two-year Conference champion. In 1957, he won the NAIA Discus National Championship. He was also an Olympic Trial Qualifier in the Discus. In 2000, he was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. He threw in Masters and Senior Olympic meets from 1992 to 2016. His last competition was when he was 80 years old. He competed in 205 meets, earned 175 gold metals, and held 80 meet records during that time. Their son, Rick, followed in his dad’s footsteps and took up throwing the discus and shot put also. He enjoyed many trips with Rick and his wife, Alice, when Rick became eligible to compete in the Masters and Senior Olympic meets. It gave Ron great joy when his son started beating his records! He loved God, his wife Pat of 65 years, his family, and teaching others about our Lord and Savior. He had a special love for teaching Prophecy. He loved to take his children and grandchildren fishing when he was younger. He enjoyed watching his son and grandchildren play sports. He had a silly sense of humor. He was called Papa and was greatly loved by all. In Ron’s last days, he was ministered to by Serenity Hospice Care. They loved him, and he loved them. They made his last days as pleasant as possible under the circumstances. He also had family members, you know who you are, who helped when Hospice couldn’t be there. Ron went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, surrounded by family at his home in McPherson. He was eighty-five. He is survived by his wife, Pat; his son, Rick and wife, Alice, of Lawrence, KS; his daughters, Terry Kanitz of McPherson, and Kim Schafer and husband, Tim, of McPherson; four grandchildren, Dustan Kanitz and wife, Brooke, of McPherson, Jessica Koehn and husband, Shawn, of Moundridge, George Schafer of McPherson, and Jamie Schafer of McPherson; 11 great-grandchildren, Riley Koehn, Madison Koehn, Lincoln Koehn, Kemper Koehn, Steele Koehn, Crew Koehn, Henley Koehn, Kreighton Kanitz, Kaizer Kanitz, Kash Kanitz, and Kager Kanitz; his sisters, Phyllis Keeslar and husband, Elden, of Florida, Jackie Eberle of Illinois, Kathy Unruh and husband, Doug, of McPherson, Vicki Vollmer and husband, Doug, of Kanopolis; and many nieces and nephews. The memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Hoover officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at McPherson Cemetery. To view a live stream broadcast of the service, please click on the following link:&nbsp;<a href="https://boxcast.tv/view/ronald-k-anderson-memorial-service-219176" target="_blank">https://boxcast.tv/view/ronald-k-anderson-memorial-service-219176</a>

Ronald K. Anderson  |1936-2021| 

Harold Lee Stoppel, 84, passed away October 20, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born October 18, 1937, in Lucas, to Alexander and Bertha (Galliart) Stoppel.

Harold was a 1955 graduate of Russell High School, Russell.&nbsp; He served in the United States Air Force from 1957 to 1960.&nbsp; Harold was the owner of Stoppel Refrigeration, Heating and Cooling for over 40 years, and a member of Fairview United Methodist Church, Nickerson.

He had a strong work ethic and enjoyed hunting and fishing.&nbsp; Harold loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He would do anything for them, and he could always be counted on to be present in their lives.

On September 22, 1956, Harold married Betty Louise Boyles, in Russell.&nbsp; They shared over 65 years of marriage.

He is survived by:&nbsp; Betty Stoppel of Hutchinson; children, James Stoppel of Sterling, and Sue (Kevin) Webb of Hutchinson; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Melvin (Janice) Stoppel of Russell; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Harold was preceded in death by: his parents; sisters, Lucille Steinert, Betty Ann Gilberth, and Carol Jean Griffin; and sister-in-law, Virgie Irene Gilliland.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary, with The Reverend Richard Brooks officiating.&nbsp; Military honors will be conducted by the McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; Burial will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at A.J. Powell Memorial Cemetery, Hominy, OK.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2021, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

Harold Lee Stoppel, 84, passed away October 20, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born October 18, 1937, in Lucas, to Alexander and Bertha (Galliart) Stoppel.Harold was a 1955 graduate of Russell High School, Russell.&nbsp; He served in the United States Air Force from 1957 to 1960.&nbsp; Harold was the owner of Stoppel Refrigeration, Heating and Cooling for over 40 years, and a member of Fairview United Methodist Church, Nickerson.He had a strong work ethic and enjoyed hunting and fishing.&nbsp; Harold loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He would do anything for them, and he could always be counted on to be present in their lives.On September 22, 1956, Harold married Betty Louise Boyles, in Russell.&nbsp; They shared over 65 years of marriage.He is survived by:&nbsp; Betty Stoppel of Hutchinson; children, James Stoppel of Sterling, and Sue (Kevin) Webb of Hutchinson; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Melvin (Janice) Stoppel of Russell; and numerous nieces and nephews.Harold was preceded in death by: his parents; sisters, Lucille Steinert, Betty Ann Gilberth, and Carol Jean Griffin; and sister-in-law, Virgie Irene Gilliland.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary, with The Reverend Richard Brooks officiating.&nbsp; Military honors will be conducted by the McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; Burial will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at A.J. Powell Memorial Cemetery, Hominy, OK.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2021, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

Harold Lee Stoppel  |1937-2021|

Mary Elizabeth Smith Burns, age 101 of Hutchinson, Kansas, died October 20, 2021, at Mennonite Friendship Communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;Mary was born August 14, 1920, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of the late Henry E. and Minnie Smith. She was the fourth of eight children, and a lifelong resident of Hutchinson, Kansas.

She was a 1939 graduate of Hutchinson High School. Her father was the founder of Smith’s Market in Hutchinson. In the early years, Mary worked at Smith’s Market alongside her sisters Joye (Smith) Brinkmeyer, (Deceased), and Emadae (Smith) Wright, (Deceased).

Mary was the wife of the late LaVern Burns, whom she married on August 23, 1941.

As a homemaker, many of Mary’s passions revolved around her love of home and family. Her hobbies included a great love of decorating and refurbishing houses, tending her yard and flowers (especially her signature salmon-colored geraniums), cooking, entertaining, collecting antiques, and a love of fashion and jewelry. She was known for her love of family, friends and neighbors, and her great taste, style and flair. One of her greatest joys was cooking, baking, and entertaining, which she continued to do into her late 90’s.

Mary is survived by her sisters Ruby Jacques, South Hutchinson, Kansas, and Ruth Spivey, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and a multitude of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband LaVern A. Burns, her parents, and four sisters and one brother: Joye Brinkmeyer, Emadae Wright, Oma Decker, June Burns, and Virgil Smith.

A graveside funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, Kansas. Arrangements by Elliott Mortuary, with a visitation /viewing from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. &nbsp;Friday, October 22, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials may be made in honor of Mary E. Burns to Hospice of Reno County, Kansas, or the South Hutchinson Methodist Church.

Please visit www.elliottmortuary.com to leave personal condolences for the family.

Mary Elizabeth Smith Burns, age 101 of Hutchinson, Kansas, died October 20, 2021, at Mennonite Friendship Communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;Mary was born August 14, 1920, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of the late Henry E. and Minnie Smith. She was the fourth of eight children, and a lifelong resident of Hutchinson, Kansas.She was a 1939 graduate of Hutchinson High School. Her father was the founder of Smith’s Market in Hutchinson. In the early years, Mary worked at Smith’s Market alongside her sisters Joye (Smith) Brinkmeyer, (Deceased), and Emadae (Smith) Wright, (Deceased).Mary was the wife of the late LaVern Burns, whom she married on August 23, 1941.As a homemaker, many of Mary’s passions revolved around her love of home and family. Her hobbies included a great love of decorating and refurbishing houses, tending her yard and flowers (especially her signature salmon-colored geraniums), cooking, entertaining, collecting antiques, and a love of fashion and jewelry. She was known for her love of family, friends and neighbors, and her great taste, style and flair. One of her greatest joys was cooking, baking, and entertaining, which she continued to do into her late 90’s.Mary is survived by her sisters Ruby Jacques, South Hutchinson, Kansas, and Ruth Spivey, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and a multitude of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband LaVern A. Burns, her parents, and four sisters and one brother: Joye Brinkmeyer, Emadae Wright, Oma Decker, June Burns, and Virgil Smith.A graveside funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, Kansas. Arrangements by Elliott Mortuary, with a visitation /viewing from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. &nbsp;Friday, October 22, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials may be made in honor of Mary E. Burns to Hospice of Reno County, Kansas, or the South Hutchinson Methodist Church.Please visit www.elliottmortuary.com to leave personal condolences for the family.

Mary Elizabeth Smith Burns |1920-2021|

Raymond Paul Diggs, 68, of Hutchinson, died October 19, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born July 5, 1953, in Hutchinson at Grace Hospital to Ellis Wayne and Iva Mae (Mooney) Diggs.

Raymond grew up in Hutchinson and lived in Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, and Georgia over the course of his life. He attended Winans Grade School, Sherman Junior High, and Hutchinson High School. Raymond also completed programs at Job Corps in Utah and Salina Area Technical College. He was a truck driver for many years and through this job he visited all 48 continental states. Raymond was a handy-man and fix TVs, appliances, and cars. He was a cowboy at heart and he loved singing and dancing, especially Christmas music. Raymond grew up attending Westside Baptist Church with his family and recently visited as well.

He is survived by: daughter, Paula Hawley (Damond), Kansas City, Missouri; son, Jason Diggs (Lori), Kansas City, Missouri; brothers, Wayne “Sonny” Diggs, Longmont, Colorado; Ronald Diggs (Sandy), Newalla, Oklahoma, Jack Diggs, Mayzville, Georgia, Darrell Diggs (Trenna), Conway Springs, David Diggs (Peggy), Wichita, Kenny Diggs (Anne), Leonardtown, Maryland; sisters, Karen Miller (Walter), Luther, Oklahoma, Janis Sue Wallace (David), Rockmart, Georgia; grandchildren, Taylor Swindler (Casey), Gage Diggs, Andrea Williams (Aaron), Jaden Diggs, Ianeda Hawley, Mallory Diggs, Damond Hawley Jr., Neah Hawley; great-grandchildren, Aaron, Neriah, Emmaline, DeAndre, Myla Mae; best friend, Charles “Corky” Davis; and significant other, Cindy Lips.

Raymond was preceded in death by: his parents; sister, Patricia Kay Baker; son, Bradley Ellis Diggs; and grandson, Gavin Ellis Diggs.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Westside Baptist Church, with Pastor Tim Adrian officiating. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Westside Baptist Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Raymond Paul Diggs, 68, of Hutchinson, died October 19, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born July 5, 1953, in Hutchinson at Grace Hospital to Ellis Wayne and Iva Mae (Mooney) Diggs.Raymond grew up in Hutchinson and lived in Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, and Georgia over the course of his life. He attended Winans Grade School, Sherman Junior High, and Hutchinson High School. Raymond also completed programs at Job Corps in Utah and Salina Area Technical College. He was a truck driver for many years and through this job he visited all 48 continental states. Raymond was a handy-man and fix TVs, appliances, and cars. He was a cowboy at heart and he loved singing and dancing, especially Christmas music. Raymond grew up attending Westside Baptist Church with his family and recently visited as well.He is survived by: daughter, Paula Hawley (Damond), Kansas City, Missouri; son, Jason Diggs (Lori), Kansas City, Missouri; brothers, Wayne “Sonny” Diggs, Longmont, Colorado; Ronald Diggs (Sandy), Newalla, Oklahoma, Jack Diggs, Mayzville, Georgia, Darrell Diggs (Trenna), Conway Springs, David Diggs (Peggy), Wichita, Kenny Diggs (Anne), Leonardtown, Maryland; sisters, Karen Miller (Walter), Luther, Oklahoma, Janis Sue Wallace (David), Rockmart, Georgia; grandchildren, Taylor Swindler (Casey), Gage Diggs, Andrea Williams (Aaron), Jaden Diggs, Ianeda Hawley, Mallory Diggs, Damond Hawley Jr., Neah Hawley; great-grandchildren, Aaron, Neriah, Emmaline, DeAndre, Myla Mae; best friend, Charles “Corky” Davis; and significant other, Cindy Lips.Raymond was preceded in death by: his parents; sister, Patricia Kay Baker; son, Bradley Ellis Diggs; and grandson, Gavin Ellis Diggs.Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Westside Baptist Church, with Pastor Tim Adrian officiating. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Westside Baptist Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Raymond Paul Diggs |1953-2021|

Jimalene Rebecca “Polly” Payne, 81, of Hutchinson, died October 18, 2021, at Hospice House. She was born June 14, 1940, in Brewley, California, to Roy and Catherine (Tucker) Hargrove.

Polly is survived by: daughters, Terry Lemen, and Sheenie Decker, both of Hutchinson; son, John Payne, Hutchinson; 10 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place, there will be no services at this time

Arrangements made by Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Jimalene Rebecca “Polly” Payne, 81, of Hutchinson, died October 18, 2021, at Hospice House. She was born June 14, 1940, in Brewley, California, to Roy and Catherine (Tucker) Hargrove.Polly is survived by: daughters, Terry Lemen, and Sheenie Decker, both of Hutchinson; son, John Payne, Hutchinson; 10 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.Cremation has taken place, there will be no services at this timeArrangements made by Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Jimalene Rebecca “Polly” Payne |2021|

Les’s life began on February 23, 1935, the son of Harlan McClendon and Opal (Miller) Johnson in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was 13 years old when he accepted the Lord as his Savior in a small Baptist church in Los Alamos, New Mexico. He attended Los Alamos schools and graduated with a degree in English from New Mexico Western University in Silver City, New Mexico.

At age 17 he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served as a sergeant in the Korean War for four years from January 1952 to January 1956. He was awarded the badge of expert marksmanship. When he returned home, he married Teresa Ann Gonzales on August 18, 1956 in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Les loved outdoor activities including gardening, fishing, and hunting.

He taught English in several high schools and later became a jeweler in Richardson, Texas. Les and Teresa lived there for 32 years. When he retired, they moved to Newton, Kansas where they were members of Koerner Heights Church. He volunteered to teach Release Time Bible School and served at Source of Light, a correspondence prison ministry. He loved reading and memorizing Scripture. One of the legacies that he leaves is his twenty-plus Bibles that were full of highlighted and cross referenced, handwritten notes. He devoted his life to reading and studying God’s Word.

His loving family includes his wife of 65 years, Teresa of the home; children, Steve McClendon (Ursula) of Marble Falls, Texas, Byron McClendon (Cindy) of Carrollton, Texas, Elizabeth Claassen (Greg) of Whitewater, Kansas, David McClendon of Richardson, Texas; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harlan McClendon and his mother, Opal (McClendon) Johnson. Les passed away peacefully into his loving Savior’s arms on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the age of 86 years old.

His family will gather with friends on Thursday, October 21, from 5-7 p.m. at Lamb Funeral Home, 120 S. Main, Whitewater, Kansas. Private internment will be held in Green Valley Cemetery in Furley, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be directed to NewSpring Church’s Bible Fund which distributes thousands of Bibles internationally or Good Shepherd Hospice in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory of Les at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ymzfh.com/" target="_blank">www.ymzfh.com</a>

Les’s life began on February 23, 1935, the son of Harlan McClendon and Opal (Miller) Johnson in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was 13 years old when he accepted the Lord as his Savior in a small Baptist church in Los Alamos, New Mexico. He attended Los Alamos schools and graduated with a degree in English from New Mexico Western University in Silver City, New Mexico.At age 17 he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served as a sergeant in the Korean War for four years from January 1952 to January 1956. He was awarded the badge of expert marksmanship. When he returned home, he married Teresa Ann Gonzales on August 18, 1956 in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Les loved outdoor activities including gardening, fishing, and hunting.He taught English in several high schools and later became a jeweler in Richardson, Texas. Les and Teresa lived there for 32 years. When he retired, they moved to Newton, Kansas where they were members of Koerner Heights Church. He volunteered to teach Release Time Bible School and served at Source of Light, a correspondence prison ministry. He loved reading and memorizing Scripture. One of the legacies that he leaves is his twenty-plus Bibles that were full of highlighted and cross referenced, handwritten notes. He devoted his life to reading and studying God’s Word.His loving family includes his wife of 65 years, Teresa of the home; children, Steve McClendon (Ursula) of Marble Falls, Texas, Byron McClendon (Cindy) of Carrollton, Texas, Elizabeth Claassen (Greg) of Whitewater, Kansas, David McClendon of Richardson, Texas; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his father, Harlan McClendon and his mother, Opal (McClendon) Johnson. Les passed away peacefully into his loving Savior’s arms on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the age of 86 years old.His family will gather with friends on Thursday, October 21, from 5-7 p.m. at Lamb Funeral Home, 120 S. Main, Whitewater, Kansas. Private internment will be held in Green Valley Cemetery in Furley, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be directed to NewSpring Church’s Bible Fund which distributes thousands of Bibles internationally or Good Shepherd Hospice in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory of Les at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ymzfh.com/" target="_blank">www.ymzfh.com</a>

Leslie "Les" McClendon |1935-2021|

Bret’s life began on August 25, 1960, in Marion, KS. He was the son of Delvin L. O’Dell and Kathryn Ann (Park) Armstrong. 

Bret was a 1978 graduate of Marion High School. He was united in marriage to the former Randi L. Schoby on August 22, 2005, in La Junta, CO. Bret had owned Bret’s Butcher Block and the hardware store in Florence and most recently was a service technician for Propane Central in Wichita. He was active on the Peabody Fire Department serving for twenty years. Prior to moving to Peabody, he served on the Florence Fire and EMS from the age of eighteen. Bret was also an avid woodworker and enjoyed camping with friends. 

His greatest joy was his family which includes his wife Randi of Peabody; daughters Megan (Joel) Thomas and Alysha (Alex) Haines, both of Marion; step daughters Letitia (Jarrod) Fry of Hesston, and Toni (Taylor) Oxford of Rincon, GA; grandchildren Rylee Thomas, Clayton Thomas, Tessa Haines, Rhett Haines, Luke Haines, Dylan Fry, Dawson Fry, Jackson Fry, Nick Fry, Zoey Fry, Tristan Oxford, Ayrabella Oxford, Ensley Oxford, Zelie Oxford, and Ezra Oxford; his parents Delvin (Mary) O’Dell of Emporia and Kathryn Armstrong of Marion; and sisters Rhonda (Eldon) Hett of Marion and Brenda (Bill) Clouse of Smithville, MO. 

Bret passed away at his home on Monday, October 18, 2021. His family will gather with friends on Wednesday, October 27th from 6-8 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion. His memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 28th at 11 a.m. at the Florence United Methodist Church led by Pastor Steve Hysom. 

Memorial contributions in Bret’s name may be directed to the Peabody Fire Department. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Bret at <a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

Bret’s life began on August 25, 1960, in Marion, KS. He was the son of Delvin L. O’Dell and Kathryn Ann (Park) Armstrong. Bret was a 1978 graduate of Marion High School. He was united in marriage to the former Randi L. Schoby on August 22, 2005, in La Junta, CO. Bret had owned Bret’s Butcher Block and the hardware store in Florence and most recently was a service technician for Propane Central in Wichita. He was active on the Peabody Fire Department serving for twenty years. Prior to moving to Peabody, he served on the Florence Fire and EMS from the age of eighteen. Bret was also an avid woodworker and enjoyed camping with friends. His greatest joy was his family which includes his wife Randi of Peabody; daughters Megan (Joel) Thomas and Alysha (Alex) Haines, both of Marion; step daughters Letitia (Jarrod) Fry of Hesston, and Toni (Taylor) Oxford of Rincon, GA; grandchildren Rylee Thomas, Clayton Thomas, Tessa Haines, Rhett Haines, Luke Haines, Dylan Fry, Dawson Fry, Jackson Fry, Nick Fry, Zoey Fry, Tristan Oxford, Ayrabella Oxford, Ensley Oxford, Zelie Oxford, and Ezra Oxford; his parents Delvin (Mary) O’Dell of Emporia and Kathryn Armstrong of Marion; and sisters Rhonda (Eldon) Hett of Marion and Brenda (Bill) Clouse of Smithville, MO. Bret passed away at his home on Monday, October 18, 2021. His family will gather with friends on Wednesday, October 27th from 6-8 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion. His memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 28th at 11 a.m. at the Florence United Methodist Church led by Pastor Steve Hysom. Memorial contributions in Bret’s name may be directed to the Peabody Fire Department. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Bret at <a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

Bret Wade O'Dell |1960-2021|

Bo’s life began on February 28, 1957, the son of Hiram and Dorothy (McLain) Young in Newton, Kansas. He graduated from Fredric Remington High Class of 1975 and then attended Butler Community College on a football scholarship. He married DeVesta Arlene Smith on August 21, 1977 at the Christian Church in Potwin, Kansas.

He was a contract welder and retired as a welding supervisor at ConFab in El Dorado. He loved his family and enjoyed barbequing, creating welding projects with benches and artwork, fishing, hunting, and working in his backyard. His loving family includes his wife of 44 years, DeVesta of the home; son and his wife, Ryan and Rachel Young of Jefferson City, Montana; daughter and her husband, Adriane and Grant Bowlin of Whitewater, Kansas; grandchildren, (nicknames from grandad in quotes) Matthew “Roscoe” Young and Lilli “Skeeter Bump” Young, Jude “Rufus” Bowlin, Julian “Spanky” Bowlin and Jentry “Fish Bait” Bowlin; brothers, Hiram (Mary) Young of Salina, Oklahoma, Charles Young of El Dorado, Kansas, Floyd (Tina) Young of Kansas City, Missouri; sisters, Evelyn Shultz of Potwin, Kansas, Elizabeth Pugh and Edna Place both of Wichita, Kansas; brother-in-law, Raymond (Nancy) Smith of Rose Hill, Kansas and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert “Robby” Young in 2016; siblings, Edith Blecher and Kenneth Young. Bo passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at the age of 64 years old. A come and go celebration of his life will be held Saturday, October 23, from 2-4 p.m. at the Scout House, 500 E. Topeka, Whitewater. Memorial contributions may be directed to Fredric Remington School District in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358. Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory of Bo at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/" target="_blank">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

Bo’s life began on February 28, 1957, the son of Hiram and Dorothy (McLain) Young in Newton, Kansas. He graduated from Fredric Remington High Class of 1975 and then attended Butler Community College on a football scholarship. He married DeVesta Arlene Smith on August 21, 1977 at the Christian Church in Potwin, Kansas.He was a contract welder and retired as a welding supervisor at ConFab in El Dorado. He loved his family and enjoyed barbequing, creating welding projects with benches and artwork, fishing, hunting, and working in his backyard. His loving family includes his wife of 44 years, DeVesta of the home; son and his wife, Ryan and Rachel Young of Jefferson City, Montana; daughter and her husband, Adriane and Grant Bowlin of Whitewater, Kansas; grandchildren, (nicknames from grandad in quotes) Matthew “Roscoe” Young and Lilli “Skeeter Bump” Young, Jude “Rufus” Bowlin, Julian “Spanky” Bowlin and Jentry “Fish Bait” Bowlin; brothers, Hiram (Mary) Young of Salina, Oklahoma, Charles Young of El Dorado, Kansas, Floyd (Tina) Young of Kansas City, Missouri; sisters, Evelyn Shultz of Potwin, Kansas, Elizabeth Pugh and Edna Place both of Wichita, Kansas; brother-in-law, Raymond (Nancy) Smith of Rose Hill, Kansas and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert “Robby” Young in 2016; siblings, Edith Blecher and Kenneth Young. Bo passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at the age of 64 years old. A come and go celebration of his life will be held Saturday, October 23, from 2-4 p.m. at the Scout House, 500 E. Topeka, Whitewater. Memorial contributions may be directed to Fredric Remington School District in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358. Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory of Bo at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/" target="_blank">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

Robert "Bo" Wesley Young |1957-2021|

Goessel - Barbara Kay Allen, 70, passed away October 16, 2021 at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. 

She was born May 16, 1951 in Goessel to Ernest and Helen (Saner) Voth. Survivors include: sons, Matt and wife Amanda Webster of Forte Mohave, Arizona, Shawn (Miles) Webster of Newton; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Celebration of Life service 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Goessel Church in Goessel officiated by Pastor Brad Penner. 

Memorials to American Heart Association in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at <a href="http://www.jostfuneralhome.com">www.jostfuneralhome.com</a>.

Goessel - Barbara Kay Allen, 70, passed away October 16, 2021 at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. She was born May 16, 1951 in Goessel to Ernest and Helen (Saner) Voth. Survivors include: sons, Matt and wife Amanda Webster of Forte Mohave, Arizona, Shawn (Miles) Webster of Newton; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Celebration of Life service 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Goessel Church in Goessel officiated by Pastor Brad Penner. Memorials to American Heart Association in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at <a href="http://www.jostfuneralhome.com">www.jostfuneralhome.com</a>.

Barbara Kay Allen |1951-2021|

Sawyer - Nancy Mae Swonger, 77, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was born on June 4, 1944 in Barber County to Frank Marvin and Nora Mildred (Roots) Winters. Nancy married Charles Ray Swonger on October 1, 1962 in Clayton, New Mexico. They were married for 59 years. Nancy graduated from Pratt High School in 1962. She was the owner of Ranchers Cafe in Sawyer. She also worked as a server and dishwasher at Skyline School. She enjoyed front porch sitting, watching wildlife, crocheting, cooking, baking pies and family gatherings. She is survived by her husband, Charles of Sawyer; daughters, Susan (Curt) Oller of Pratt and Cindy (Clint) Tyler of Sawyer; sister, Betty Wilson of Edmond, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Jackie Naasz of Spearville; grandchildren, Ray (Nina) Oller of Wichita, Randy (Britt) Oller and Ashley Tyler all of Pratt, Madison (Kenny Eddy) Tyler and Braden Tyler all of Sawyer; great grandchildren, Rylee, Alysa, Titus, Thaddeus, Tiberius, Sean, Maci and Peyton; and many nieces and nephews. Nancy is preceded in death by her father, Frank Marvin Winters, Sr.; mother, Nora Mildred Cole; stepfather, James Cole; brothers, Frank Winters, Jr., Ralph Naasz and Thomas Naasz; and sisters, Pat Billings, Roberta Conaway. Visitation will be Friday, October 22, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5-7 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt with Pastor Rodney Worsham and Pastor Clint Tyler presiding. Burial will follow at Ellenwood Cemetery, Sawyer. Memorials may be made to Pratt Area Humane Society in care of Larrison Mortuary.

Sawyer - Nancy Mae Swonger, 77, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was born on June 4, 1944 in Barber County to Frank Marvin and Nora Mildred (Roots) Winters. Nancy married Charles Ray Swonger on October 1, 1962 in Clayton, New Mexico. They were married for 59 years. Nancy graduated from Pratt High School in 1962. She was the owner of Ranchers Cafe in Sawyer. She also worked as a server and dishwasher at Skyline School. She enjoyed front porch sitting, watching wildlife, crocheting, cooking, baking pies and family gatherings. She is survived by her husband, Charles of Sawyer; daughters, Susan (Curt) Oller of Pratt and Cindy (Clint) Tyler of Sawyer; sister, Betty Wilson of Edmond, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Jackie Naasz of Spearville; grandchildren, Ray (Nina) Oller of Wichita, Randy (Britt) Oller and Ashley Tyler all of Pratt, Madison (Kenny Eddy) Tyler and Braden Tyler all of Sawyer; great grandchildren, Rylee, Alysa, Titus, Thaddeus, Tiberius, Sean, Maci and Peyton; and many nieces and nephews. Nancy is preceded in death by her father, Frank Marvin Winters, Sr.; mother, Nora Mildred Cole; stepfather, James Cole; brothers, Frank Winters, Jr., Ralph Naasz and Thomas Naasz; and sisters, Pat Billings, Roberta Conaway. Visitation will be Friday, October 22, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5-7 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt with Pastor Rodney Worsham and Pastor Clint Tyler presiding. Burial will follow at Ellenwood Cemetery, Sawyer. Memorials may be made to Pratt Area Humane Society in care of Larrison Mortuary.

Nancy Mae Swonger |1944-2021|

Diane Newlin, 83, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Stillwater Medical Center. She was born on April 4, 1938 in Pratt to Perry LeRoy and Virginia Louise (Leach) Fincham. Diane married Paul William Newlin on April 12, 1957 in Newkirk, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on October 13, 2009. Diane graduated from Liberal High School in 1956. She attended Colorado Women's College and Wichita State University before going to Oklahoma State University. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Stillwater. She was a school volunteer and would go in and read to the children and an advocate for Association for Children with learning Disabilities. She enjoyed reading, needlework, spending time with her family, trying new hobbies, cooking, animals and farming/ranching as a hobby and helping with Miss Kansas Pageant. She is survived by her children, Lisa (Darren) Vargas of Wellington, Stephen Newlin of Wellington, Brian (Lucy) Newlin of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Jason Newlin of Stillwater, Oklahoma and Jonathan Newlin of Stillwater, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Amanda (Chris) Fullerton, Abegail Enriquez, Samantha (Kai) Jonat, Sarah (Kyle) Smith, Danielle (Jessika) Vargas, Darren (Whitney) Vargas and Alyssa (Zlatko) Djurovic; and 25 grandchildren. Diane is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul William Newlin; and daughter, Mary Elizabeth Newlin. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5-7 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt with Reverend Leah R. Hracovec presiding. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Diane Newlin, 83, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Stillwater Medical Center. She was born on April 4, 1938 in Pratt to Perry LeRoy and Virginia Louise (Leach) Fincham. Diane married Paul William Newlin on April 12, 1957 in Newkirk, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on October 13, 2009. Diane graduated from Liberal High School in 1956. She attended Colorado Women's College and Wichita State University before going to Oklahoma State University. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Stillwater. She was a school volunteer and would go in and read to the children and an advocate for Association for Children with learning Disabilities. She enjoyed reading, needlework, spending time with her family, trying new hobbies, cooking, animals and farming/ranching as a hobby and helping with Miss Kansas Pageant. She is survived by her children, Lisa (Darren) Vargas of Wellington, Stephen Newlin of Wellington, Brian (Lucy) Newlin of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Jason Newlin of Stillwater, Oklahoma and Jonathan Newlin of Stillwater, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Amanda (Chris) Fullerton, Abegail Enriquez, Samantha (Kai) Jonat, Sarah (Kyle) Smith, Danielle (Jessika) Vargas, Darren (Whitney) Vargas and Alyssa (Zlatko) Djurovic; and 25 grandchildren. Diane is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul William Newlin; and daughter, Mary Elizabeth Newlin. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5-7 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt with Reverend Leah R. Hracovec presiding. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Diane Newlin  |1938-2021| 

Raleigh Eugene Lackey, 89, slipped peacefully into heavenly slumber, surrounded by family on Friday, October 15, 2021, trailing the setting sun in Valley Center.

Raleigh was born in Udall, to William Andrew Lackey and Viola May (Swindell) Lackey on October 18, 1931. His family left their rural farm community of Rainbow Bend and moved to Valley Center when Raleigh was age 13. He attended Valley Center schools where he participated in baseball, football, basketball, and graduated from VCHS in 1949. After graduation, Raleigh enlisted in the United States Air Force and reached the rank of Senior Master Sgt. He married the love of his life Bonnie (Fink) Lackey in Ponca City, Oklahoma in 1952. His bride sailed across the big pond aboard the Queen Elizabeth ship to join Raleigh where he was stationed in Laon, France. Raleigh and Bonnie started their family overseas, then Raleigh was assigned to air bases back in the states where he continued his military career as a meteorologist. The couple expanded to a family of six by 1958 when Raleigh was assigned to Schilling Air Force Base in Salina. Raleigh served in the Kansas Air National Guard and Bonnie took their four children on fun summer road trips in the family station wagon to visit Raleigh wherever he worked. Raleigh was a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Wichita for 37 years and a familiar voice on NOAA weather radio alerts before he retired. He coined silly weather terms like “snirt” to describe a mixture of snow and dirt. God and family was always first for Raleigh. He was a charter member of First Baptist Church (Grace Connections) in Valley Center and served as a deacon, Sunday School leader, choir member, church camp counselor, and was a Gideon who volunteered to distribute bibles. Raleigh’s love of sports was evident throughout his life. He worked the wind gauge at State Track Meets on the campus of Wichita State every year for decades. He helped organize the first little league in Valley Center and coached basketball, football, track, and baseball over the years for kids and grandkids. He and wife Bonnie bowled on a couple’s league for many years. Raleigh earned his bachelor’s degree in Business from Newman in 1978. He audited foreign language classes at WSU and spoke fluently in Spanish, German and French. He coached teams for grandchildren well into his 70’s and was a substitute teacher until age 83. Raleigh was a lifelong entertainer and performed at Wichita’s Cowtown Museum as a reenactor named “Lucky Luke the Drugstore Cowboy.” He played in a band known as the “Harmonica Hombres” with musician Madison West and teamed on albums with singer Dave Deutschendorf and fiddle player Jeff Pritchard. He wrote songs, played guitar and harmonica, and cut six albums to be enjoyed by his family and friends. Raleigh had a brush with Hollywood in 1989 when he was cast as the tv weatherman in a quirky movie, “Twister” filmed in Tornado Alley. The movie starred Harry Dean Stanton and Dylan McDermott. Always the king of corny “dad jokes” Raleigh enjoyed his own jokes as much as anyone and threw out a previously unheard riddle even as his end of life approached. He loved crossword puzzles and word scramble. Parkinson’s never dulled his sharp mind when it came to solving word games. He completed his final word scramble just two days before he passed. A CD of his favorite recordings lullabied “Silent Night” in German as he closed his eyes on his final earthly sunset, just three days shy of his 90th&nbsp;birthday.

Raleigh is preceded in death by his parents Bill and Viola Lackey, sister Vivian (Lackey) Denison, brother-in-law Dr. Terry Denison, son-in-law Brad Yoakum, great nephew William Burkholder. He is survived by his spouse Bonnie Lackey, children Linda (Craig) Hill, Kevan Lackey, Karen (Mason) Mosiman, Ronda Schwab (Gary Dochow), grandchildren Jason (Julie) Reffner, Jarod (Erin) Reffner, Rachel Yoakum, Blayne (Joe) Alamo, Janna (Steve) Atwood, Dallas Yoakum, Adray (Ryan) Dull, Airien (Shyanne) Lackey, Tasha (Henry) Wertin, Nathan Lackey, Tara (Austin) Allen, Tyler (Kathryn) Mosiman, Tawna (Chad) Goforth, Tanner (Dusty) Mosiman, Lauren Schwab, Kristen Schwab, niece Leslie (Daryl) Rutschmann, nephew Dr. Mark (Laura) Denison, niece Becky (Ted) Hartsig, nephew Steve (Lisa) Denison, numerous great nieces, nephews and cousins, 39 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and one on the way.

Raleigh Eugene Lackey, 89, slipped peacefully into heavenly slumber, surrounded by family on Friday, October 15, 2021, trailing the setting sun in Valley Center.Raleigh was born in Udall, to William Andrew Lackey and Viola May (Swindell) Lackey on October 18, 1931. His family left their rural farm community of Rainbow Bend and moved to Valley Center when Raleigh was age 13. He attended Valley Center schools where he participated in baseball, football, basketball, and graduated from VCHS in 1949. After graduation, Raleigh enlisted in the United States Air Force and reached the rank of Senior Master Sgt. He married the love of his life Bonnie (Fink) Lackey in Ponca City, Oklahoma in 1952. His bride sailed across the big pond aboard the Queen Elizabeth ship to join Raleigh where he was stationed in Laon, France. Raleigh and Bonnie started their family overseas, then Raleigh was assigned to air bases back in the states where he continued his military career as a meteorologist. The couple expanded to a family of six by 1958 when Raleigh was assigned to Schilling Air Force Base in Salina. Raleigh served in the Kansas Air National Guard and Bonnie took their four children on fun summer road trips in the family station wagon to visit Raleigh wherever he worked. Raleigh was a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Wichita for 37 years and a familiar voice on NOAA weather radio alerts before he retired. He coined silly weather terms like “snirt” to describe a mixture of snow and dirt. God and family was always first for Raleigh. He was a charter member of First Baptist Church (Grace Connections) in Valley Center and served as a deacon, Sunday School leader, choir member, church camp counselor, and was a Gideon who volunteered to distribute bibles. Raleigh’s love of sports was evident throughout his life. He worked the wind gauge at State Track Meets on the campus of Wichita State every year for decades. He helped organize the first little league in Valley Center and coached basketball, football, track, and baseball over the years for kids and grandkids. He and wife Bonnie bowled on a couple’s league for many years. Raleigh earned his bachelor’s degree in Business from Newman in 1978. He audited foreign language classes at WSU and spoke fluently in Spanish, German and French. He coached teams for grandchildren well into his 70’s and was a substitute teacher until age 83. Raleigh was a lifelong entertainer and performed at Wichita’s Cowtown Museum as a reenactor named “Lucky Luke the Drugstore Cowboy.” He played in a band known as the “Harmonica Hombres” with musician Madison West and teamed on albums with singer Dave Deutschendorf and fiddle player Jeff Pritchard. He wrote songs, played guitar and harmonica, and cut six albums to be enjoyed by his family and friends. Raleigh had a brush with Hollywood in 1989 when he was cast as the tv weatherman in a quirky movie, “Twister” filmed in Tornado Alley. The movie starred Harry Dean Stanton and Dylan McDermott. Always the king of corny “dad jokes” Raleigh enjoyed his own jokes as much as anyone and threw out a previously unheard riddle even as his end of life approached. He loved crossword puzzles and word scramble. Parkinson’s never dulled his sharp mind when it came to solving word games. He completed his final word scramble just two days before he passed. A CD of his favorite recordings lullabied “Silent Night” in German as he closed his eyes on his final earthly sunset, just three days shy of his 90th&nbsp;birthday.Raleigh is preceded in death by his parents Bill and Viola Lackey, sister Vivian (Lackey) Denison, brother-in-law Dr. Terry Denison, son-in-law Brad Yoakum, great nephew William Burkholder. He is survived by his spouse Bonnie Lackey, children Linda (Craig) Hill, Kevan Lackey, Karen (Mason) Mosiman, Ronda Schwab (Gary Dochow), grandchildren Jason (Julie) Reffner, Jarod (Erin) Reffner, Rachel Yoakum, Blayne (Joe) Alamo, Janna (Steve) Atwood, Dallas Yoakum, Adray (Ryan) Dull, Airien (Shyanne) Lackey, Tasha (Henry) Wertin, Nathan Lackey, Tara (Austin) Allen, Tyler (Kathryn) Mosiman, Tawna (Chad) Goforth, Tanner (Dusty) Mosiman, Lauren Schwab, Kristen Schwab, niece Leslie (Daryl) Rutschmann, nephew Dr. Mark (Laura) Denison, niece Becky (Ted) Hartsig, nephew Steve (Lisa) Denison, numerous great nieces, nephews and cousins, 39 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and one on the way.

Raleigh E. Lackey  |1931-2021| 

Constance A. “Connie” Martin, 75, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 15, 2021, at Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita. She was a retired Pentecostal Pastor and Christian Counselor.

Connie was born on March 4, 1946, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of William O. and Lola V. (Kitterman) Brown. She graduated from Perry High School in Perry, KS. On September 16, 1965, Connie was united in marriage to Harris T. “Sonny” Martin. Sonny preceded her in death on November 2, 1992.

She attended The Father’s House in Hutchinson, KS.

Survivors include: two children, H. Todd Martin (Vicki) of McPherson, KS and Sonnie Martin of McPherson, KS; siblings, Coleen Ramos of Lincoln, NE, Loren Brown (Mary) of Spokane, WA, and Leon Brown (Sheila) of Deer Park, WA; ten grandchildren, Lindsay, Tyler, Rebecca, Cierra, Jase, Kayla, Tayler, Luke, Alexis, and Jaron; one great-grandson, Hudson; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

She was preceded in death by: her parents, William and Lola Brown; husband, Sonny Martin; a sister, Barbara Brown; a brother, Pat Brown; and a son, Robert Martin.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 27, at Countryside Covenant Church. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to help with medical and related expenses and payable to Sonnie Martin in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Constance A. “Connie” Martin, 75, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 15, 2021, at Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita. She was a retired Pentecostal Pastor and Christian Counselor.Connie was born on March 4, 1946, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of William O. and Lola V. (Kitterman) Brown. She graduated from Perry High School in Perry, KS. On September 16, 1965, Connie was united in marriage to Harris T. “Sonny” Martin. Sonny preceded her in death on November 2, 1992.She attended The Father’s House in Hutchinson, KS.Survivors include: two children, H. Todd Martin (Vicki) of McPherson, KS and Sonnie Martin of McPherson, KS; siblings, Coleen Ramos of Lincoln, NE, Loren Brown (Mary) of Spokane, WA, and Leon Brown (Sheila) of Deer Park, WA; ten grandchildren, Lindsay, Tyler, Rebecca, Cierra, Jase, Kayla, Tayler, Luke, Alexis, and Jaron; one great-grandson, Hudson; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.She was preceded in death by: her parents, William and Lola Brown; husband, Sonny Martin; a sister, Barbara Brown; a brother, Pat Brown; and a son, Robert Martin.The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 27, at Countryside Covenant Church. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.Memorial donations may be given to help with medical and related expenses and payable to Sonnie Martin in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Constance A. “Connie” Martin |1946-2021|

&nbsp;John L. Hall, 76, passed away Oct 18th, 2021 at Hospice House in Hutchinson.&nbsp;&nbsp;Born John Luther Hall on September 20, 1945 at Elkhart, Kansas. He was the son of James A.and Madge R. (Holcomb) Hall. He was the youngest of 12 children. On February 1, 1964 he married &nbsp;Ramona C. Ratcliffe at Sylvia.&nbsp;

He is survived by three children; Doug Hall, Lori Pike &amp; Jim (Patricia) Hall all of Plevna. Two brothers; Bud Hall of Guymon, Oklahoma &amp; Gene Hall of Hutchinson.&nbsp; Two sisters; Mary Andsager of Sun City, Az. &amp; Carol Hall of Wichita.

Seven grandchildren; Audra Hall, Brian Graham, Baylie Graham &amp; Madison Hall of Hutchinson, Ethan Hall, Gabrielle Pike of Plevna, Braden Hall of Leander, Tx.

Six great grandchildren; Anthony, Avyonna, Aalexia, Gunnar, Kyson &amp; Sage. He was preceded in death by his parents &amp; his wife, Ramona. Five brothers; Victor, Carl, Dick, Max &amp; Marvin, Two sisters; Claudia &amp; Phyllis.

He worked various places throughout his life but is best known for working on the farm&nbsp;and putting up hay.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 22 at Minnis&nbsp;Chapel, Stafford. Burial will follow at the Sylvia Cemetery. Visitation will be&nbsp;Thursday 1-6 p.m. with the family receiving friends 4-6 p.m. at Minnis Chapel, Stafford.

&nbsp;John L. Hall, 76, passed away Oct 18th, 2021 at Hospice House in Hutchinson.&nbsp;&nbsp;Born John Luther Hall on September 20, 1945 at Elkhart, Kansas. He was the son of James A.and Madge R. (Holcomb) Hall. He was the youngest of 12 children. On February 1, 1964 he married &nbsp;Ramona C. Ratcliffe at Sylvia.&nbsp;He is survived by three children; Doug Hall, Lori Pike &amp; Jim (Patricia) Hall all of Plevna. Two brothers; Bud Hall of Guymon, Oklahoma &amp; Gene Hall of Hutchinson.&nbsp; Two sisters; Mary Andsager of Sun City, Az. &amp; Carol Hall of Wichita.Seven grandchildren; Audra Hall, Brian Graham, Baylie Graham &amp; Madison Hall of Hutchinson, Ethan Hall, Gabrielle Pike of Plevna, Braden Hall of Leander, Tx.Six great grandchildren; Anthony, Avyonna, Aalexia, Gunnar, Kyson &amp; Sage. He was preceded in death by his parents &amp; his wife, Ramona. Five brothers; Victor, Carl, Dick, Max &amp; Marvin, Two sisters; Claudia &amp; Phyllis.He worked various places throughout his life but is best known for working on the farm&nbsp;and putting up hay.Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 22 at Minnis&nbsp;Chapel, Stafford. Burial will follow at the Sylvia Cemetery. Visitation will be&nbsp;Thursday 1-6 p.m. with the family receiving friends 4-6 p.m. at Minnis Chapel, Stafford.

John L. Hall  |1945-2021| 

Elmyra June “Elly” Briggs, 86, of Lindsborg passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Bethany Home. Elly was born June 4, 1935 on a farm south of Lindsborg, to the late Martin and Alma (Nelson) Rasmusson. Elly loved Lindsborg and enjoyed her Scandinavian-American heritage.

Always fun and adventurous, Elly attended Johnstown and West Kentuck one-room schoolhouses in McPherson County before graduating from Lindsborg High School in 1953 and Bethany College in 1959. Elly was a teacher for 26 years at elementary schools in Salina; Albuquerque, NM; and Topeka.

Elly married Capt. Frederick Briggs on November 4, 1967 in Topeka. The family lived in Alabama and Texas before settling in Topeka in 1974 where they were active members of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. In 2011, Elly and Fred moved to Lindsborg and attended Bethany Lutheran Church. Elly travelled the world and could talk easily to everyone.

Elly is survived by her husband: Frederick Briggs; daughters: Christine Steward (Shawn) and Deborah Briggs (Bo Andersen); son: David Briggs; sister: Elma "Mim" Johnson; brothers: Erwin, Rolland, and Jarold Rasmusson; and grandchildren: Cailan and Jarrett Steward and Zack and Martin Andersen; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Elly is preceded in death by her parents; first husband: Hubert Fry; and brothers: Ermal and Eugene Rasmusson.

Visitation with the family will be Friday, October 22 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 23 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 320 N. Main St., Lindsborg, with Pastor Chris Deines officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.

Masks are recommended at the visitation and funeral service. The funeral service will be broadcast live on local Channel 13 and on the church’s Facebook and YouTube channels. 

Elmyra June “Elly” Briggs, 86, of Lindsborg passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Bethany Home. Elly was born June 4, 1935 on a farm south of Lindsborg, to the late Martin and Alma (Nelson) Rasmusson. Elly loved Lindsborg and enjoyed her Scandinavian-American heritage.Always fun and adventurous, Elly attended Johnstown and West Kentuck one-room schoolhouses in McPherson County before graduating from Lindsborg High School in 1953 and Bethany College in 1959. Elly was a teacher for 26 years at elementary schools in Salina; Albuquerque, NM; and Topeka.Elly married Capt. Frederick Briggs on November 4, 1967 in Topeka. The family lived in Alabama and Texas before settling in Topeka in 1974 where they were active members of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. In 2011, Elly and Fred moved to Lindsborg and attended Bethany Lutheran Church. Elly travelled the world and could talk easily to everyone.Elly is survived by her husband: Frederick Briggs; daughters: Christine Steward (Shawn) and Deborah Briggs (Bo Andersen); son: David Briggs; sister: Elma "Mim" Johnson; brothers: Erwin, Rolland, and Jarold Rasmusson; and grandchildren: Cailan and Jarrett Steward and Zack and Martin Andersen; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.Elly is preceded in death by her parents; first husband: Hubert Fry; and brothers: Ermal and Eugene Rasmusson.Visitation with the family will be Friday, October 22 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg.The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 23 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 320 N. Main St., Lindsborg, with Pastor Chris Deines officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.Masks are recommended at the visitation and funeral service. The funeral service will be broadcast live on local Channel 13 and on the church’s Facebook and YouTube channels.

Elmyra June "Elly" Briggs  |1935-2021| 

Francis “Marion” Oller was born July 31, 1933 in his childhood home to Roy and Thelma Oller in Duquoin, KS. and died Oct. 19, 2021.

Marion married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Verna Maxine Cox on June 1, 1952. Together they had 4 children.&nbsp; He led his family in faith at the Kingman United Methodist Church where he and Verna embraced Christ for more than 50 years.&nbsp; Marion believed in always giving an honest day’s work and he did so by making a living in farming, the oil fields, aircraft, and as a local Kingman business owner until he retired in 1999.&nbsp; Marion was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, football, tinkering, repairing and paying the light bill at the local coffee shops where he met his friends daily. Most of all, he enjoyed the years he spent following his grandchildren through sports.

Marion is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Thelma Oller, Son-In-Law Steve Riley, and brothers Leland “Brig” Oller, and Robert “Bob” Oller.

Marion is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Verna Oller, daughter Marilyn Riley, son David Oller and wife Gayle, daughter Patricia Zerger and husband Paul, and son Brad Oller and wife Linda. He is survived by grandchildren Jennifer Garcia and husband Homero, Jeremy Riley, Jamison O’Riley, Julie Riley, Dustin Oller and wife Marcea, Mindie Schrag and husband Ashley, Nicholas Zerger, Brianna Zerger, Kara Casad and husband Daniel, and Joshua Oller and wife Jessica.&nbsp; In addition, his life was blessed with the love of 20 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.&nbsp;

There will be a viewing Friday, October 22, 2021 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Livingston Funeral Home in Kingman.&nbsp; Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 10:00am at the Kingman United Methodist Church. Following the funeral service, Marion will be laid to rest in the Duquoin Cemetery in Duquoin.

Francis “Marion” Oller was born July 31, 1933 in his childhood home to Roy and Thelma Oller in Duquoin, KS. and died Oct. 19, 2021.Marion married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Verna Maxine Cox on June 1, 1952. Together they had 4 children.&nbsp; He led his family in faith at the Kingman United Methodist Church where he and Verna embraced Christ for more than 50 years.&nbsp; Marion believed in always giving an honest day’s work and he did so by making a living in farming, the oil fields, aircraft, and as a local Kingman business owner until he retired in 1999.&nbsp; Marion was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, football, tinkering, repairing and paying the light bill at the local coffee shops where he met his friends daily. Most of all, he enjoyed the years he spent following his grandchildren through sports.Marion is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Thelma Oller, Son-In-Law Steve Riley, and brothers Leland “Brig” Oller, and Robert “Bob” Oller.Marion is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Verna Oller, daughter Marilyn Riley, son David Oller and wife Gayle, daughter Patricia Zerger and husband Paul, and son Brad Oller and wife Linda. He is survived by grandchildren Jennifer Garcia and husband Homero, Jeremy Riley, Jamison O’Riley, Julie Riley, Dustin Oller and wife Marcea, Mindie Schrag and husband Ashley, Nicholas Zerger, Brianna Zerger, Kara Casad and husband Daniel, and Joshua Oller and wife Jessica.&nbsp; In addition, his life was blessed with the love of 20 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.&nbsp;There will be a viewing Friday, October 22, 2021 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Livingston Funeral Home in Kingman.&nbsp; Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 10:00am at the Kingman United Methodist Church. Following the funeral service, Marion will be laid to rest in the Duquoin Cemetery in Duquoin.

Francis "Marion" Oller  |1933-2021| 

Kenneth Wayne Tidwell, 69, of Hutchinson, died October 18, 2021, at Hospice House. He was born June 28, 1952, in Garden City, to Henry Lawrence and Dorothy (Ritter) Tidwell.

Kenneth served in the United States Army from 1970 to 1978 and was deployed to Vietnam. He worked as a carpenter and handyman at the Holiday Inn and its successive occupants for many years. Kenneth loved spending time with his family, NASCAR, and woodworking. He was of the Lutheran faith.

On December 28, 1997, Kenneth married Ronda Hefner in Tucson, AZ. She survives.

Also surviving are: daughters, Amy Barth and husband Robert of Tucson, AZ, Kenna Solorzano and husband Richard of Tampa, FL; stepdaughter, Lauren Foust Hefner of Spokane, WA; grandchildren, R.J. Barth, Cora and Evan Solorzano, Kyan Foust Hefner; sister, Shari Lutz and husband Steve of Nickerson; sisters-in-law, Ruth Tidwell of Corinth, TX, Vickie Tidwell of Overland Park; nephews, Erik and Alex Lutz, Marshall and Paul Tidwell; niece, Trisha Stout; and many other extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Greg and Michael.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned.

Kenneth Wayne Tidwell, 69, of Hutchinson, died October 18, 2021, at Hospice House. He was born June 28, 1952, in Garden City, to Henry Lawrence and Dorothy (Ritter) Tidwell.Kenneth served in the United States Army from 1970 to 1978 and was deployed to Vietnam. He worked as a carpenter and handyman at the Holiday Inn and its successive occupants for many years. Kenneth loved spending time with his family, NASCAR, and woodworking. He was of the Lutheran faith.On December 28, 1997, Kenneth married Ronda Hefner in Tucson, AZ. She survives.Also surviving are: daughters, Amy Barth and husband Robert of Tucson, AZ, Kenna Solorzano and husband Richard of Tampa, FL; stepdaughter, Lauren Foust Hefner of Spokane, WA; grandchildren, R.J. Barth, Cora and Evan Solorzano, Kyan Foust Hefner; sister, Shari Lutz and husband Steve of Nickerson; sisters-in-law, Ruth Tidwell of Corinth, TX, Vickie Tidwell of Overland Park; nephews, Erik and Alex Lutz, Marshall and Paul Tidwell; niece, Trisha Stout; and many other extended family members.He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Greg and Michael.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned.

Kenneth Wayne Tidwell |1952-2021|

Leonard F. Rempe, 89, passed away October 18, 2021, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, where he resided since December 2018.&nbsp; He was born November 27, 1931, in Goff, to William and Agnes (Hermesch) Rempe.&nbsp;

Leonard served in the United States Marine Corps, during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1954.&nbsp; Following his military service, Leonard moved to Hutchinson.&nbsp; He retired from Cessna/Eaton as a machinist, after 33 years of service.&nbsp; Leonard was a member of Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson.&nbsp;&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting and gardening during his retirement, sharing the harvests with church members and friends.

On June 13, 1956, he married Norita Schmitz, in St. Benedict.&nbsp;

Leonard is survived by:&nbsp; his wife of 65 years, Norita of South Hutchinson; sons, Gerald Rempe (Stephanie) of Hutchinson, Kenneth Rempe (Joy) of Idaho Falls, ID, and Michael Rempe (Micki) of Phoenix, AZ; granddaughters, Jessica and Anna; brother, John Rempe; sisters, Edith Deters, Dorothy White, and Mary Jane Engelken; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; a sister, Melita; and a brother, Frank.

Parish Rosary will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021, with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m., both at Church of the Holy Cross, 2631 Independence Road, Hutchinson, with Father Aaron Spexarth officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, with military honors conducted by the United States Marine Corps. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

Leonard F. Rempe, 89, passed away October 18, 2021, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, where he resided since December 2018.&nbsp; He was born November 27, 1931, in Goff, to William and Agnes (Hermesch) Rempe.&nbsp;Leonard served in the United States Marine Corps, during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1954.&nbsp; Following his military service, Leonard moved to Hutchinson.&nbsp; He retired from Cessna/Eaton as a machinist, after 33 years of service.&nbsp; Leonard was a member of Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson.&nbsp;&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting and gardening during his retirement, sharing the harvests with church members and friends.On June 13, 1956, he married Norita Schmitz, in St. Benedict.&nbsp;Leonard is survived by:&nbsp; his wife of 65 years, Norita of South Hutchinson; sons, Gerald Rempe (Stephanie) of Hutchinson, Kenneth Rempe (Joy) of Idaho Falls, ID, and Michael Rempe (Micki) of Phoenix, AZ; granddaughters, Jessica and Anna; brother, John Rempe; sisters, Edith Deters, Dorothy White, and Mary Jane Engelken; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; a sister, Melita; and a brother, Frank.Parish Rosary will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021, with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m., both at Church of the Holy Cross, 2631 Independence Road, Hutchinson, with Father Aaron Spexarth officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, with military honors conducted by the United States Marine Corps. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

Leonard F. Rempe |1931-2021|

Pratt - Kenneth John Ford, 86, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 23, 1935 in Medicine Lodge to John Harness and Ethel (Carlisle) Ford. Kenneth graduated from Medicine Lodge High School. He was an Oil Field worker. He served in the United States Army. He enjoyed traveling, farming and attending auctions. He is survived by his children, Mary (Coy) Trammell of Kiowa, Oklahoma, Jeff (Penny) Ford of Wiggins, Mississippi and Gloria Ford of Ozark, Arkansas; brother, Warren (Juanita) Ford of Wichita; grandchildren, Cody Trammell of Kiowa, Oklahoma, Brandon Ford of Wiggins, Mississippi and Bradley (Tammy) Ford and David (Monica) Ford both of Virginia Beach, Virginia; and 4 great grandchildren. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert Ford; sister, Reba Stoner; and brother, Wilbur Ford. Cremation has taken place. There will be a graveside memorial service at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 22, 2021 at Liberty Cemetery, Nashville, Kansas. Memorials may be made to Pratt Senior Center in care of Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt.

Pratt - Kenneth John Ford, 86, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 23, 1935 in Medicine Lodge to John Harness and Ethel (Carlisle) Ford. Kenneth graduated from Medicine Lodge High School. He was an Oil Field worker. He served in the United States Army. He enjoyed traveling, farming and attending auctions. He is survived by his children, Mary (Coy) Trammell of Kiowa, Oklahoma, Jeff (Penny) Ford of Wiggins, Mississippi and Gloria Ford of Ozark, Arkansas; brother, Warren (Juanita) Ford of Wichita; grandchildren, Cody Trammell of Kiowa, Oklahoma, Brandon Ford of Wiggins, Mississippi and Bradley (Tammy) Ford and David (Monica) Ford both of Virginia Beach, Virginia; and 4 great grandchildren. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert Ford; sister, Reba Stoner; and brother, Wilbur Ford. Cremation has taken place. There will be a graveside memorial service at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 22, 2021 at Liberty Cemetery, Nashville, Kansas. Memorials may be made to Pratt Senior Center in care of Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt.

Kenneth John Ford |1935-2021|

Jeff’s life began on December 9, 1962, in Ravenna, Ohio. He was the son of Carlos A. and Mary Alice (McManus) Lee. Jeff was a graduate of Capital City Christian School in Lansing, MI, and American Military University with a Master’s degree in Military History. He was united in marriage to the former Dawn Drake on October 2, 1982, in Lansing.

Most people that knew Jeff, knew him as a pastor but he was really a shepherd. He shepherded congregations all over the country before coming to Marion in 2012 to lead the Aulne Church. He touched the lives of so many people, showed them the true love of Christ over and over. Jeff loved to sing, to laugh and enjoyed his family so very much.

His loving family includes his wife Dawn of Marion; children Ryan (Amanda) Lee of Hillsboro, Amanda (Jason) Murray of Hartford, IA, Catherine “Catie” (Lucas) Zurcher of Marion and son in law Shaun Craft of Marion; grandchildren Alexandria, Miriam, Jonah, and Grace Lee, Landon, Brant, and Gavin Murray, Vance and Ransom Scholten, Eivin, Wesley and Jackson Zurcher, and Iliana, Gannon and Colt Craft; sisters Kathy Wiegman of Charlottesville, VA, Barbara Bloomer of Holt, MI, Carla North of Newport, TN, and Shirley Lee of Lansing, MI.

Jeff went to be with his Savior on Monday October 18, 2021, from NMC Medical in Newton after an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Jennifer Craft and brother David Lee.

Jeff’s family will gather with friends on Friday October 22nd at 4 p.m. at the Aulne Church for his memorial service led by Pastor Steve McVey. Yazel- Megli Funeral Home is serving the family. Memorial contributions in Jeff’s name may be directed to Gideon’s International. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Jeff at <a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

Jeff’s life began on December 9, 1962, in Ravenna, Ohio. He was the son of Carlos A. and Mary Alice (McManus) Lee. Jeff was a graduate of Capital City Christian School in Lansing, MI, and American Military University with a Master’s degree in Military History. He was united in marriage to the former Dawn Drake on October 2, 1982, in Lansing.Most people that knew Jeff, knew him as a pastor but he was really a shepherd. He shepherded congregations all over the country before coming to Marion in 2012 to lead the Aulne Church. He touched the lives of so many people, showed them the true love of Christ over and over. Jeff loved to sing, to laugh and enjoyed his family so very much.His loving family includes his wife Dawn of Marion; children Ryan (Amanda) Lee of Hillsboro, Amanda (Jason) Murray of Hartford, IA, Catherine “Catie” (Lucas) Zurcher of Marion and son in law Shaun Craft of Marion; grandchildren Alexandria, Miriam, Jonah, and Grace Lee, Landon, Brant, and Gavin Murray, Vance and Ransom Scholten, Eivin, Wesley and Jackson Zurcher, and Iliana, Gannon and Colt Craft; sisters Kathy Wiegman of Charlottesville, VA, Barbara Bloomer of Holt, MI, Carla North of Newport, TN, and Shirley Lee of Lansing, MI.Jeff went to be with his Savior on Monday October 18, 2021, from NMC Medical in Newton after an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Jennifer Craft and brother David Lee.Jeff’s family will gather with friends on Friday October 22nd at 4 p.m. at the Aulne Church for his memorial service led by Pastor Steve McVey. Yazel- Megli Funeral Home is serving the family. Memorial contributions in Jeff’s name may be directed to Gideon’s International. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Jeff at <a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

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