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>.

Jeffrey "Jeff" Allan Lee |1962-2021|

Wayne A. Pittman, Minister, 81, died October 14, 2021, at the University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia, MO. He was born February 19, 1940, in Ardmore, OK, the son of Shadrix A. and Mable E. Musgrave Pittman. He was a 1958 graduate of Ardmore High School. He had received his Bachelor of Theology from Midwest Christian College, Oklahoma City, OK. In 1963. He ministered in churches in Ardmore and Muskogee, OK before serving at Crossroads Christian Church, Hutchinson, for 42 years, most recently serving as the Senior’s Minister.

He married Viola Bernice Platt on August 23, 1963, in Ardmore, OK. She died August 10, 2005.

Survivors include his children; Greg (Andrea) Pittman, Tulsa, OK, Arista (Saul) Lagunez, McKinney, TX, Harold (Kelly) Pittman, Manhattan, KS, and Rachel Pittman, Hutchinson, KS; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Viola Bernice Pittman of 42 years; a grandson, Christopher Shane Uphoff; and 2 sisters, Dorothy Pittman and Peggy Lamer.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 22, 2021, at Crossroads Christian Church; 4310 N. Monroe, Hutchinson, KS. Funeral services will be live streamed on the Inman Funeral Home Facebook Page. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. To honor Wayne’s lifelong passion for starting new churches, memorial contributions may be made to CEA Kansas (Christian Evangelizing Association,) in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left to the family at <a href="http://www.inmanfh.com">www.inmanfh.com</a>.

Wayne A. Pittman, Minister, 81, died October 14, 2021, at the University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia, MO. He was born February 19, 1940, in Ardmore, OK, the son of Shadrix A. and Mable E. Musgrave Pittman. He was a 1958 graduate of Ardmore High School. He had received his Bachelor of Theology from Midwest Christian College, Oklahoma City, OK. In 1963. He ministered in churches in Ardmore and Muskogee, OK before serving at Crossroads Christian Church, Hutchinson, for 42 years, most recently serving as the Senior’s Minister.He married Viola Bernice Platt on August 23, 1963, in Ardmore, OK. She died August 10, 2005.Survivors include his children; Greg (Andrea) Pittman, Tulsa, OK, Arista (Saul) Lagunez, McKinney, TX, Harold (Kelly) Pittman, Manhattan, KS, and Rachel Pittman, Hutchinson, KS; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his wife Viola Bernice Pittman of 42 years; a grandson, Christopher Shane Uphoff; and 2 sisters, Dorothy Pittman and Peggy Lamer.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 22, 2021, at Crossroads Christian Church; 4310 N. Monroe, Hutchinson, KS. Funeral services will be live streamed on the Inman Funeral Home Facebook Page. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. To honor Wayne’s lifelong passion for starting new churches, memorial contributions may be made to CEA Kansas (Christian Evangelizing Association,) in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left to the family at <a href="http://www.inmanfh.com">www.inmanfh.com</a>.

Wayne A. Pittman |1940-2021|

Mark Patrick Crough, 77, passed away October 12, 2021, and Virginia Sue Crough, 77, passed away October 8, 2021, both at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born May 16, 1944, in Salina, to Mark Phillip and Jean (Price) Crough.&nbsp; She was born February 6, 1944, in Malvern, AR, to Joseph and Leona (Turner) Hokett.

Mark was the owner of C&amp;C Automotive, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Virginia was a 1963 graduate of Salina High School and a homemaker.&nbsp; The two of them were inseparable.&nbsp; They enjoyed racing and attending their kids and grandkids’ activities.&nbsp; Mark’s interests included working on cars and engaging in computer technology.&nbsp; One could find Virginia playing Bingo or reading a romance novel.

On November 9, 1963, Mark Patrick Crough married Virginia Sue Hokett in Salina.&nbsp; They shared almost 58 years of marriage.

Mark and Virginia are survived by:&nbsp; children, Mark (Cindy) Crough of Hutchinson, Kaylene (Jason) Krase of Gardner, and Michelle Apovor of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Odasie, Kourinza, Jayden, Josh, Tayezhan, Kaulyiha, Markquel, Maudeeya, Josiyden, and Qehlanii; great-grandchildren, Bryilee and Atreyu; Mark’s sister, Jean Crough; and Virginia’s siblings, Joe (Suzanne) Hokett, Bill (Robin) Hokett, Harry (Jenny) Hokett, and Esther (Sam) Benjamin.

They were preceded in death by:&nbsp; their parents; daughters, Marlena Crough and Carie Poole; and Virginia’s sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Victor Billeci.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Mark and Virginia Crough Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Mark Patrick Crough, 77, passed away October 12, 2021, and Virginia Sue Crough, 77, passed away October 8, 2021, both at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born May 16, 1944, in Salina, to Mark Phillip and Jean (Price) Crough.&nbsp; She was born February 6, 1944, in Malvern, AR, to Joseph and Leona (Turner) Hokett.Mark was the owner of C&amp;C Automotive, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Virginia was a 1963 graduate of Salina High School and a homemaker.&nbsp; The two of them were inseparable.&nbsp; They enjoyed racing and attending their kids and grandkids’ activities.&nbsp; Mark’s interests included working on cars and engaging in computer technology.&nbsp; One could find Virginia playing Bingo or reading a romance novel.On November 9, 1963, Mark Patrick Crough married Virginia Sue Hokett in Salina.&nbsp; They shared almost 58 years of marriage.Mark and Virginia are survived by:&nbsp; children, Mark (Cindy) Crough of Hutchinson, Kaylene (Jason) Krase of Gardner, and Michelle Apovor of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Odasie, Kourinza, Jayden, Josh, Tayezhan, Kaulyiha, Markquel, Maudeeya, Josiyden, and Qehlanii; great-grandchildren, Bryilee and Atreyu; Mark’s sister, Jean Crough; and Virginia’s siblings, Joe (Suzanne) Hokett, Bill (Robin) Hokett, Harry (Jenny) Hokett, and Esther (Sam) Benjamin.They were preceded in death by:&nbsp; their parents; daughters, Marlena Crough and Carie Poole; and Virginia’s sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Victor Billeci.No services are planned at this time.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Mark and Virginia Crough Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Mark and Virginia Crough |1944-2021|

Rudy Matson of Walton, Kansas passed away peacefully at home on Friday,&nbsp;October 8, 2021.&nbsp; He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Paul S. Matson and Ella Kathryn (McCormack) Matson.&nbsp; The Matson family lived in the Payne Township Areas in Kechi and Valley Center. Rudy was a graduate with the class of 1962 at Valley Center High School, Valley Center, Kansas.&nbsp; Rudy retired from Beechcraft after 43 years of service.

A Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 p.m. on&nbsp; Wednesday, October 20,&nbsp; at The Station House in Walton, Kansas. Family asks that you join them in Celebration of Rudy.

Rudy Matson of Walton, Kansas passed away peacefully at home on Friday,&nbsp;October 8, 2021.&nbsp; He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Paul S. Matson and Ella Kathryn (McCormack) Matson.&nbsp; The Matson family lived in the Payne Township Areas in Kechi and Valley Center. Rudy was a graduate with the class of 1962 at Valley Center High School, Valley Center, Kansas.&nbsp; Rudy retired from Beechcraft after 43 years of service.A Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 p.m. on&nbsp; Wednesday, October 20,&nbsp; at The Station House in Walton, Kansas. Family asks that you join them in Celebration of Rudy.

Rudy Matson |2021|

Frida “Fridl” Schneider, 88, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021.  She was born February 23, 1933, in Frommern, Germany, to Johaness and Frida (Stroble) Zimmerman, Sr.

Fridl graduated high school in 1950, and was a store buyer for Pegues and Wiley’s Department Stores.

On October 31, 1952, she married Hans Philip Schneider, in Frommern, Germany.  They shared nearly 65 years of marriage, before he passed on March 16, 2017.  After being in the foreign exchange student program, Fridl and Hans decided to move to Kansas in 1952.

Fridl is survived by:  son, Steven Schneider (Barbara) of Hutchinson; daughter, LeeAnn Marker of Wichita; grandchildren, Loghan Currier (Dylan) of Wichita, Jake Marker (Alexa) of Wichita, Joe Redd (Nicole) of Salina, Kristal Walker (Andy) of Wichita; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Johaness Zimmerman, Jr.; and sister, Barbara Zimmerman.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, Willie Zimmerman; and sister, Maria Zimmerman.

Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 25, 2021, at Elliott Chapel, with The Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating. Friends may sign her book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Wednesday through Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Serenity Hospice Care, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501.

Frida “Fridl” Schneider, 88, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021. She was born February 23, 1933, in Frommern, Germany, to Johaness and Frida (Stroble) Zimmerman, Sr.Fridl graduated high school in 1950, and was a store buyer for Pegues and Wiley’s Department Stores.On October 31, 1952, she married Hans Philip Schneider, in Frommern, Germany. They shared nearly 65 years of marriage, before he passed on March 16, 2017. After being in the foreign exchange student program, Fridl and Hans decided to move to Kansas in 1952.Fridl is survived by: son, Steven Schneider (Barbara) of Hutchinson; daughter, LeeAnn Marker of Wichita; grandchildren, Loghan Currier (Dylan) of Wichita, Jake Marker (Alexa) of Wichita, Joe Redd (Nicole) of Salina, Kristal Walker (Andy) of Wichita; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Johaness Zimmerman, Jr.; and sister, Barbara Zimmerman.She was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, Willie Zimmerman; and sister, Maria Zimmerman.Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 25, 2021, at Elliott Chapel, with The Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating. Friends may sign her book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials are suggested to Serenity Hospice Care, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Frida “Fridl” Schneider |1933-2021|

Joseph Augustive Nowak, age 88, peacefully passed away at his home of the past four years in Surprise, Nebraska. He was born at the family dairy in Castle Rock Township, “The Ridge”, Wisconsin on April 3, 1933 to Gustave and Emma (Prochaska) Nowak. He was the sixth of 10 children.

Joe grew up on the family dairy farm, milking cows since the age of six. Other than helping on the farm, during his high school years he also worked at a cream corn factory. On occasion cans would explode (which didn’t smell very good), and Joe said he could never eat creamed corn the rest of his life due that experience….and ne never did!

After graduating from Monfort High School, Joe joined the Air Force serving in the 40th Air Refueling Squadron assigned to the 40th Bombardment Wing at Smoky Hill Air Force Base. While stationed at Smoky Hill AFB in Salina, Kansas, he attended a Polka dance at the Star Lite Ballroom in Pilsen. It was during this dance that Joe met the love of his life, JoAnn Svoboda. He had to ask JoAnn’s five rather large brothers for permission to take her home the night they met. Their courtship continued while he served his military time. One funny story Joe liked to share was teasing JoAnn that while stationed in Greenland there was a girl behind every tree (there were no trees in Greenland!).

Following an honorable discharge from the Air Force, Joe and JoAnn married on August 20, 1957 at St John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Pilsen, Kansas and Pilsen is where they made their home until moving to Nebraska in 2017. Seven children were born from this 64+ year union, and Joe became known as “Pa” to his children and all their friends. Early in their marriage, Joe worked at various jobs including Boeing in Wichita. He eventually began working with his brother-in-law, Gerald, in soil conservation. Eventually, Joe and his sons formed Joe Nowak and Sons, Inc. (now known as Nowak Construction Inc based in Goddard, Kansas). After long days in the field, Joe spent many late nights repairing radiators for the local farmers and other patrons at Nowak Radiator Service in Pilsen.

Joe, being civic-minded, was a life-long member of the Tampa American Legion Post 372, a member of the USD 397 school board (1977-1981), lay distributor, cemetery board member and religion teacher at St John Nepomucene, Marion County Soil Conservation board, and various other committees and roles.

Upon Joe’s retirement, he and JoAnn were able to take some adventurous trips seeing other parts of the country and the world, including the Holy Land in the Middle East. Joe also enjoyed spending hours woodworking in his shop making cedar chests, shelves, chest of drawers, desks and other requests from family members. Most evenings it was hard to find him without a book reading Louis L’Amour, John Grisham and many other authors.

Joe loved all sports, especially the Green Bay Packers (he was a total Cheese Head!), the Kansas City Royals, and Tiger Woods golf. He was also an avid fisherman going on various trips, including Lake Texoma, the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska. He loved spending time with his Kansas and Wisconsin families—visiting, playing Pitch, Blackjack, Uecker and Tripoly. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a gentle nature. Joe’s life was a testament to his faith.

Joe is survived by his wife, JoAnn of the home, his seven children, Joseph B (Yolanda) Nowak, Goddard; John (Judy) Nowak, Garden Plain; Jerry (Mary Mercado) Nowak, Vernon, Texas; Judy Steinborn (Thane Schwartz), Marion; Jackie (Paul) Gengler, Salina; Jan (Jayson) Hanschu, Hillsboro; Jennifer (Tim) Frasher, Surprise, Nebraska, 34 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and many great grandchildren. As well as one sister, Evelyn “Pat” Nowak, Grafton, Wisconsin and two sisters-in-law, Susan Nowak, Franklin, Wisconsin and Delores Svoboda, Herington, and many nieces and nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents Gustave and Emma Nowak, sisters Bernadette (Len) Cummings, Alberta (Jim) Sullivan, Mary (Jim) Margis, Rita (Ike) Edge, brothers Jim (Doris) Nowak, George, Tony and Tom Nowak, brothers and sisters-in-law Geraldine Svoboda, Gerald (Barbara) Svoboda, Ted (JoAnn) Svoboda, Lawrence Svoboda, John (Mary) Svoboda, and Jimmy Svoboda.

Yazel-Megli Funeral Home is serving the family. Rosary will be at 7 p.m., Sunday, October 24th (refreshments following) and funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Monday, October 25th (lunch following). Both rosary and funeral will be at St. John Nepomucene, Pilsen, Kansas. Memorials can be sent to Chaplain Kapaun Legacy Fund.

Joseph Augustive Nowak, age 88, peacefully passed away at his home of the past four years in Surprise, Nebraska. He was born at the family dairy in Castle Rock Township, “The Ridge”, Wisconsin on April 3, 1933 to Gustave and Emma (Prochaska) Nowak. He was the sixth of 10 children.Joe grew up on the family dairy farm, milking cows since the age of six. Other than helping on the farm, during his high school years he also worked at a cream corn factory. On occasion cans would explode (which didn’t smell very good), and Joe said he could never eat creamed corn the rest of his life due that experience….and ne never did!After graduating from Monfort High School, Joe joined the Air Force serving in the 40th Air Refueling Squadron assigned to the 40th Bombardment Wing at Smoky Hill Air Force Base. While stationed at Smoky Hill AFB in Salina, Kansas, he attended a Polka dance at the Star Lite Ballroom in Pilsen. It was during this dance that Joe met the love of his life, JoAnn Svoboda. He had to ask JoAnn’s five rather large brothers for permission to take her home the night they met. Their courtship continued while he served his military time. One funny story Joe liked to share was teasing JoAnn that while stationed in Greenland there was a girl behind every tree (there were no trees in Greenland!).Following an honorable discharge from the Air Force, Joe and JoAnn married on August 20, 1957 at St John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Pilsen, Kansas and Pilsen is where they made their home until moving to Nebraska in 2017. Seven children were born from this 64+ year union, and Joe became known as “Pa” to his children and all their friends. Early in their marriage, Joe worked at various jobs including Boeing in Wichita. He eventually began working with his brother-in-law, Gerald, in soil conservation. Eventually, Joe and his sons formed Joe Nowak and Sons, Inc. (now known as Nowak Construction Inc based in Goddard, Kansas). After long days in the field, Joe spent many late nights repairing radiators for the local farmers and other patrons at Nowak Radiator Service in Pilsen.Joe, being civic-minded, was a life-long member of the Tampa American Legion Post 372, a member of the USD 397 school board (1977-1981), lay distributor, cemetery board member and religion teacher at St John Nepomucene, Marion County Soil Conservation board, and various other committees and roles.Upon Joe’s retirement, he and JoAnn were able to take some adventurous trips seeing other parts of the country and the world, including the Holy Land in the Middle East. Joe also enjoyed spending hours woodworking in his shop making cedar chests, shelves, chest of drawers, desks and other requests from family members. Most evenings it was hard to find him without a book reading Louis L’Amour, John Grisham and many other authors.Joe loved all sports, especially the Green Bay Packers (he was a total Cheese Head!), the Kansas City Royals, and Tiger Woods golf. He was also an avid fisherman going on various trips, including Lake Texoma, the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska. He loved spending time with his Kansas and Wisconsin families—visiting, playing Pitch, Blackjack, Uecker and Tripoly. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a gentle nature. Joe’s life was a testament to his faith.Joe is survived by his wife, JoAnn of the home, his seven children, Joseph B (Yolanda) Nowak, Goddard; John (Judy) Nowak, Garden Plain; Jerry (Mary Mercado) Nowak, Vernon, Texas; Judy Steinborn (Thane Schwartz), Marion; Jackie (Paul) Gengler, Salina; Jan (Jayson) Hanschu, Hillsboro; Jennifer (Tim) Frasher, Surprise, Nebraska, 34 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and many great grandchildren. As well as one sister, Evelyn “Pat” Nowak, Grafton, Wisconsin and two sisters-in-law, Susan Nowak, Franklin, Wisconsin and Delores Svoboda, Herington, and many nieces and nephews and friends.He is preceded in death by his parents Gustave and Emma Nowak, sisters Bernadette (Len) Cummings, Alberta (Jim) Sullivan, Mary (Jim) Margis, Rita (Ike) Edge, brothers Jim (Doris) Nowak, George, Tony and Tom Nowak, brothers and sisters-in-law Geraldine Svoboda, Gerald (Barbara) Svoboda, Ted (JoAnn) Svoboda, Lawrence Svoboda, John (Mary) Svoboda, and Jimmy Svoboda.Yazel-Megli Funeral Home is serving the family. Rosary will be at 7 p.m., Sunday, October 24th (refreshments following) and funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Monday, October 25th (lunch following). Both rosary and funeral will be at St. John Nepomucene, Pilsen, Kansas. Memorials can be sent to Chaplain Kapaun Legacy Fund.

Joseph Nowak |1933-2021|

Mary Anne was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Our “Big Grandma,” as she liked to be called by her great grandchildren, “M A,” as she was called by her paternal relatives, was an amazing wife, mom, daughter, grandmother, and a loyal church member.

Mary Anne’s story starts on June 17, 1945, the oldest child to Richard C. and Hazel N. Wilson. Mary Anne was born in Shreveport, LA. Soon after Mary Anne was born, Richard and Hazel moved to Waynoka, OK, where Mary Anne would spend her childhood, grow up, make many lifelong friends, and go to school. She was very proud to be a Waynoka Railroader (Class of 1963) and would attend many high school reunions.

Following graduation, Mary Anne attended Phillips University and Northwestern State University at Alva, OK. She graduated from Northwestern on May 27, 1967, with a Bachelor of Science Degree. After graduation her employment included the Santa Fe railroad, banks in Amarillo, TX, and Broken Arrow, OK, Howard Public Schools, Howard,&nbsp; Maize Public Schools, Maize, and 30+ years as the secretary for the Maize United Methodist Church.

It was while she was church secretary that she developed a card ministry. The members of the church and family members received cards on their birthdays, anniversaries, when ill, and when congratulations were in order.

She definitely did things “her way” which meant that her family after GOD was the most important thing in her life. Nothing came before them and they all knew it. Her commitment to the Lord was inspiration to all that knew her.

Mary Anne met James Baker (Principal) while teaching at Howard High School. After a short engagement they were married on December 22, 1978, and they settled their family in Maize. They celebrated 42 years of marriage on their last anniversary. During retirement (2012) James and Mary Anne moved to Newton.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Ralph Warren Wilson. Surviving in addition to her husband, James, are her sons, Bill Baker and his wife Kerri of Minneola, and Paul Glynn and his wife Michele of Sterlington, LA; her daughter, Michelle Baker of Sedgwick; seven grandchildren, Kendrick Baker, Tyler Glynn, Peyton Glynn, Haley Glynn, Rachel Glynn, Tesla Baker, and Jesse Baker; three great-grandchildren, Khloe Stark, Ayla Lowe, and Kayden Cowden; and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be from 5:00pm-8:00pm, Friday, October 22, 2021 at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton. A service of remembrance will be at 10:00am, Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Salem United Methodist Church in Newton.

Mary Anne was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Our “Big Grandma,” as she liked to be called by her great grandchildren, “M A,” as she was called by her paternal relatives, was an amazing wife, mom, daughter, grandmother, and a loyal church member.Mary Anne’s story starts on June 17, 1945, the oldest child to Richard C. and Hazel N. Wilson. Mary Anne was born in Shreveport, LA. Soon after Mary Anne was born, Richard and Hazel moved to Waynoka, OK, where Mary Anne would spend her childhood, grow up, make many lifelong friends, and go to school. She was very proud to be a Waynoka Railroader (Class of 1963) and would attend many high school reunions.Following graduation, Mary Anne attended Phillips University and Northwestern State University at Alva, OK. She graduated from Northwestern on May 27, 1967, with a Bachelor of Science Degree. After graduation her employment included the Santa Fe railroad, banks in Amarillo, TX, and Broken Arrow, OK, Howard Public Schools, Howard,&nbsp; Maize Public Schools, Maize, and 30+ years as the secretary for the Maize United Methodist Church.It was while she was church secretary that she developed a card ministry. The members of the church and family members received cards on their birthdays, anniversaries, when ill, and when congratulations were in order.She definitely did things “her way” which meant that her family after GOD was the most important thing in her life. Nothing came before them and they all knew it. Her commitment to the Lord was inspiration to all that knew her.Mary Anne met James Baker (Principal) while teaching at Howard High School. After a short engagement they were married on December 22, 1978, and they settled their family in Maize. They celebrated 42 years of marriage on their last anniversary. During retirement (2012) James and Mary Anne moved to Newton.In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Ralph Warren Wilson. Surviving in addition to her husband, James, are her sons, Bill Baker and his wife Kerri of Minneola, and Paul Glynn and his wife Michele of Sterlington, LA; her daughter, Michelle Baker of Sedgwick; seven grandchildren, Kendrick Baker, Tyler Glynn, Peyton Glynn, Haley Glynn, Rachel Glynn, Tesla Baker, and Jesse Baker; three great-grandchildren, Khloe Stark, Ayla Lowe, and Kayden Cowden; and many nieces and nephews.A visitation will be from 5:00pm-8:00pm, Friday, October 22, 2021 at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton. A service of remembrance will be at 10:00am, Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Salem United Methodist Church in Newton.

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