Tricia Lee Bridgess, 66, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away June 8, 2021, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. She was born November 19, 1954, in Lyons, the daughter of Charles Winfield and Loretta Young Alderman. Tricia was a near lifelong Lyons resident. She graduated from Lyons High School with the class of 1972 and was a State Tennis Champion. Tricia worked as an agriculture pest control applicator. On June 4, 1987, Tricia was married to Thomas Bridgess at the Rice County Courthouse, Lyons. They later divorced. 

Tricia is survived by her son, Clay Bridgess of Lyons; daughter, Cally Yeager and husband Byron of Cottonwood Falls, KS; and a sister, Janis Huck of Scott City, KS. She is preceded in death by her parents. 

Private family graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the Lyons Municipal Cemetery, Lyons. A Celebration of Life will be held at her residence at the Cottonwood Lake in Sterling following the services at the cemetery. Memorials may be given to Meals on Wheels Rice County in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

Tricia Lee Bridgess, 66, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away June 8, 2021, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. She was born November 19, 1954, in Lyons, the daughter of Charles Winfield and Loretta Young Alderman. Tricia was a near lifelong Lyons resident. She graduated from Lyons High School with the class of 1972 and was a State Tennis Champion. Tricia worked as an agriculture pest control applicator. On June 4, 1987, Tricia was married to Thomas Bridgess at the Rice County Courthouse, Lyons. They later divorced. Tricia is survived by her son, Clay Bridgess of Lyons; daughter, Cally Yeager and husband Byron of Cottonwood Falls, KS; and a sister, Janis Huck of Scott City, KS. She is preceded in death by her parents. Private family graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the Lyons Municipal Cemetery, Lyons. A Celebration of Life will be held at her residence at the Cottonwood Lake in Sterling following the services at the cemetery. Memorials may be given to Meals on Wheels Rice County in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

Tricia Lee Bridgess |1954-2021|

Catherine E. Blasi, 97, died June 8, 2021 at Kingman.

She was born Jan. 6, 1924, at Willowdale, Kansas the daughter of Edward and Leona Miller Kanngiesser.  A lifetime resident of the Willowdale and Zenda communities, she was the retired co-owner and operator of Blasi Service Station.

Catherine was a member of the St. John Catholic Church and the Altar Society, both of Zenda.

On Oct. 17, 1944, she married Ernest J. “Jack” Blasi at Zenda; he died Oct. 4, 2003.  Survivors include sons Robert, Rodney, Leroy and Norbert; daughters Jean Fairchild, Margie Islas, Diana Newman, Janet Kaiser, Nancy Blasi and Sandra McTier; brothers Ed and Lawrence Kanngiesser; sisters Helen Vierthaler, Ruth Mantooth, Mary Bayer and Carolyn Kimminau; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.  She was also preceded in death by daughter Suzette Kring; son John Blasi; and sister Joyce Vierthaler.

Parish rosary will be 5:00 p.m., Sunday at the Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman.  Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. until rosary time at the funeral home.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Monday at the St. John Catholic Church, Zenda.  Burial will be in the St. John Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be made with the St. John Catholic Church in care of the Livingston Funeral Home.

Catherine E. Blasi, 97, died June 8, 2021 at Kingman.She was born Jan. 6, 1924, at Willowdale, Kansas the daughter of Edward and Leona Miller Kanngiesser. A lifetime resident of the Willowdale and Zenda communities, she was the retired co-owner and operator of Blasi Service Station.Catherine was a member of the St. John Catholic Church and the Altar Society, both of Zenda.On Oct. 17, 1944, she married Ernest J. “Jack” Blasi at Zenda; he died Oct. 4, 2003. Survivors include sons Robert, Rodney, Leroy and Norbert; daughters Jean Fairchild, Margie Islas, Diana Newman, Janet Kaiser, Nancy Blasi and Sandra McTier; brothers Ed and Lawrence Kanngiesser; sisters Helen Vierthaler, Ruth Mantooth, Mary Bayer and Carolyn Kimminau; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by daughter Suzette Kring; son John Blasi; and sister Joyce Vierthaler.Parish rosary will be 5:00 p.m., Sunday at the Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. until rosary time at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Monday at the St. John Catholic Church, Zenda. Burial will be in the St. John Catholic Cemetery.Memorials may be made with the St. John Catholic Church in care of the Livingston Funeral Home.

Catherine E. Blasi |1924-2021|

Tom’s life began on February 10, 1939, in Marion.  He was the son of Wes and Esther (Sampson) Buford.  Tom attended Marion schools and worked odd jobs around the area.  He was a long-time resident of St. Luke’s Living Center and enjoyed the staff who became his family. 

 He was cared for by his cousin Eva Smith Grentz and survived by two children Rusty Buford of TX and Christi Garcia of CA. 

No formal services are planned. Yazel-Megli Funeral Home is serving the family. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Tom at <a href="http://www.ymzfh.com">www.ymzfh.com</a>.

Tom’s life began on February 10, 1939, in Marion. He was the son of Wes and Esther (Sampson) Buford. Tom attended Marion schools and worked odd jobs around the area. He was a long-time resident of St. Luke’s Living Center and enjoyed the staff who became his family. He was cared for by his cousin Eva Smith Grentz and survived by two children Rusty Buford of TX and Christi Garcia of CA. No formal services are planned. Yazel-Megli Funeral Home is serving the family. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Tom at <a href="http://www.ymzfh.com">www.ymzfh.com</a>.

Tom E Buford |1939-2021|

Durham - Gaylord William Hamm, 98, died June 10, 2021 at Hillsboro Community Hospital in Hillsboro. He was born September 23, 1922 North of Durham on the Family Farm to William and Leah (Schuber) Hamm. He married Valera Graves October 1, 1948 in Florence. He was a Farmer / Rancher and drove school bus for many years. 

Survivors include: wife, Valera Hamm of Durham; son, James Gaylord (Myrna) Hamm of rural Tampa; daughters, Bonnie Jean (Larry) Winter of Silver Lake, Barbara Fay (Ron) Williams of Glenpool, Oklahoma; brother, Gus (Mildred) Hamm of Hillsboro; sisters, Arlene Pankratz of Hillsboro, Marcella Mohn of Hillsboro; 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild. 

Celebration of Life service 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2021 at Durham Baptist Church in Durham officiated by Pastor Curtis Wiens. Interment in Durham Park cemetery rural Durham. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro. 

Memorials to Durham Baptist Church in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com.

Durham - Gaylord William Hamm, 98, died June 10, 2021 at Hillsboro Community Hospital in Hillsboro. He was born September 23, 1922 North of Durham on the Family Farm to William and Leah (Schuber) Hamm. He married Valera Graves October 1, 1948 in Florence. He was a Farmer / Rancher and drove school bus for many years. Survivors include: wife, Valera Hamm of Durham; son, James Gaylord (Myrna) Hamm of rural Tampa; daughters, Bonnie Jean (Larry) Winter of Silver Lake, Barbara Fay (Ron) Williams of Glenpool, Oklahoma; brother, Gus (Mildred) Hamm of Hillsboro; sisters, Arlene Pankratz of Hillsboro, Marcella Mohn of Hillsboro; 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild. Celebration of Life service 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2021 at Durham Baptist Church in Durham officiated by Pastor Curtis Wiens. Interment in Durham Park cemetery rural Durham. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Memorials to Durham Baptist Church in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com.

Gaylord William Hamm |1922-2021|

Jimmy Riley Hodges, 67, passed away June 6, 2021, at his home.&nbsp; He was born October 12, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Benny Riley and Betty Jeane (Snyder) Hodges.

Jimmy was a 1971 graduate of Buhler High School.&nbsp; He worked as a sales manager for various companies.&nbsp; Jimmy enjoyed sports and was a decorated athlete.&nbsp; His appreciation for sports included participating, as well as spectating.&nbsp; Jimmy was an avid golfer and loved to play and watch the game whenever he could.&nbsp; His love for sports was only exceeded by his love for his family and friends.&nbsp; The titles that he cherished most were husband, father, grandpa, son, brother, and friend.

On August 5, 1994, Jimmy married Linda Johnson, in Hutchinson.&nbsp; They shared over 26 years of marriage.

He is survived by:&nbsp; wife, Linda Hodges of Hutchinson; daughter, Cassie (Chris) Delaney of Bel Aire; stepsons, Jason (fiancée, Lynlea Southards) Wood of Wichita, Matthew (Britta) Wood of Nashville, and Chad Johnson of Hutchinson; granddaughters, Chandler Hodges and Emma Delaney; eight step-grandchildren; siblings, Susan Hill, Jacolyn (Roger) Wood, Donald (Amy) Hodges, and Jerry (Cheslea) Hodges; Meryl Dye, mother of Cassie; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Benny Ross Hodges.

Celebration of Life service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Park Place Christian Church, 2600 N. Adams, Hutchinson, with The Rev. Dr. David Dubovich officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to service time Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the church.

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

Jimmy Riley Hodges, 67, passed away June 6, 2021, at his home.&nbsp; He was born October 12, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Benny Riley and Betty Jeane (Snyder) Hodges.Jimmy was a 1971 graduate of Buhler High School.&nbsp; He worked as a sales manager for various companies.&nbsp; Jimmy enjoyed sports and was a decorated athlete.&nbsp; His appreciation for sports included participating, as well as spectating.&nbsp; Jimmy was an avid golfer and loved to play and watch the game whenever he could.&nbsp; His love for sports was only exceeded by his love for his family and friends.&nbsp; The titles that he cherished most were husband, father, grandpa, son, brother, and friend.On August 5, 1994, Jimmy married Linda Johnson, in Hutchinson.&nbsp; They shared over 26 years of marriage.He is survived by:&nbsp; wife, Linda Hodges of Hutchinson; daughter, Cassie (Chris) Delaney of Bel Aire; stepsons, Jason (fiancée, Lynlea Southards) Wood of Wichita, Matthew (Britta) Wood of Nashville, and Chad Johnson of Hutchinson; granddaughters, Chandler Hodges and Emma Delaney; eight step-grandchildren; siblings, Susan Hill, Jacolyn (Roger) Wood, Donald (Amy) Hodges, and Jerry (Cheslea) Hodges; Meryl Dye, mother of Cassie; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Benny Ross Hodges.Celebration of Life service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Park Place Christian Church, 2600 N. Adams, Hutchinson, with The Rev. Dr. David Dubovich officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to service time Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the church.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Jimmy Hodges Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Jimmy Riley Hodges |1953-2021|

Joyce Faye Bergen, 77, of Goessel, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at NMC Health Medical Center in Newton.  She was born February 6, 1944 in Goessel, Kansas, the daughter of Henry and Olga (Schmidt) Pankratz.

She graduated from Goessel High School with the class of 1962.  Joyce went on to receive her nurse’s degree in Halstead.

Joyce was a member of the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church in Goessel.

She was united in marriage to Daniel Bergen on August 28, 1965 at Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church.  He survives of the home.

Joyce worked as a registered nurse at many hospitals and clinics throughout her career including; Goessel Hospital, St Francis Hospital in Wichita, Presbyterian Hospital in Denver, Axtell Clinic, Bethel Clinic, and Newton Medical Center, all of Newton.  She retired in 2009.

Other survivors include her children, Greg (Kim) Bergen of Leawood, and Jennifer Bergen (Mark Wiemers) of Manhattan; four grandchildren, Wyatt and Owen Adams, and Luke and Georgia Bergen; brother, Eldon (Eva) Pankratz of Hillsboro; sister, Ruth Ann Penner of Hillsboro; and brother-in-law, Bob Ratzlaff.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Evelyn, Betty, Violet and Fern; sister-in-law, Ardith Pankratz; and brother-in-law, Willis Penner.

Services are pending and will be announced later.  Memorial contributions may be made to Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 96, Goessel, Kansas, 67053.

Joyce Faye Bergen, 77, of Goessel, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at NMC Health Medical Center in Newton. She was born February 6, 1944 in Goessel, Kansas, the daughter of Henry and Olga (Schmidt) Pankratz.She graduated from Goessel High School with the class of 1962. Joyce went on to receive her nurse’s degree in Halstead.Joyce was a member of the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church in Goessel.She was united in marriage to Daniel Bergen on August 28, 1965 at Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church. He survives of the home.Joyce worked as a registered nurse at many hospitals and clinics throughout her career including; Goessel Hospital, St Francis Hospital in Wichita, Presbyterian Hospital in Denver, Axtell Clinic, Bethel Clinic, and Newton Medical Center, all of Newton. She retired in 2009.Other survivors include her children, Greg (Kim) Bergen of Leawood, and Jennifer Bergen (Mark Wiemers) of Manhattan; four grandchildren, Wyatt and Owen Adams, and Luke and Georgia Bergen; brother, Eldon (Eva) Pankratz of Hillsboro; sister, Ruth Ann Penner of Hillsboro; and brother-in-law, Bob Ratzlaff.Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Evelyn, Betty, Violet and Fern; sister-in-law, Ardith Pankratz; and brother-in-law, Willis Penner.Services are pending and will be announced later. Memorial contributions may be made to Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 96, Goessel, Kansas, 67053.

Joyce Faye Bergen |1944-2021|

Norton Warner, 88, passed away June 9, 2021 at McPherson Health and Rehab. Cremation is planned. No services are planned at this time. Buhler Mortuary is handling arrangements.&nbsp;

Norton Warner, 88, passed away June 9, 2021 at McPherson Health and Rehab. Cremation is planned. No services are planned at this time. Buhler Mortuary is handling arrangements.&nbsp;

Norton Warner |1933-2021|

Charlie S. Kriewald, 99, of Little River, KS and formerly of Ord, NE, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, 4 days short of his 100th&nbsp;birthday at Sandstone Heights, Little River.&nbsp;&nbsp;Charlie was a retired carpenter and contractor, owning &amp; operating Kriewald Construction for over 30 years in Ord, Nebraska.

Charlie was born June 12, 1921, in Greeley County, NE, the son of August William Carl and Myrtle (Schauer) Kriewald.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was united in marriage to Lena Winifred Craig. This union was blessed with two children, Charlie “Ron” and Patricia.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lena preceded Charlie in death in 2003.

Charlie was a Shriner and Mason in Ord, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;He also was a volunteer fireman and Deputy Sheriff of Valley County, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;He initiated church services at the Magic Valley Park in Weslaco, TX. Within recent years, he enjoyed being part of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church congregation in Lyons, KS and was thankful for the friends who took him to church. Charlie loved the Lord and read the Bible daily.

In 1951, Charlie built a Minnesota lake cabin that is still in the family.&nbsp;&nbsp;He enjoyed spending 41 years of winter in Texas.

Survivors include: two children, Charlie “Ron” Kriewald and wife, Kathy, of Nisswa, MN and Patricia “Pat” Kriewald of Ord, NE; three grandchildren, Robyn Victoria (Tony), Roxanne Thomas (Jeff), and Ryan Kriewald (Cari); four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and siblings, August “Bud” Kriewald and Beckie Kriewald Bixby.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Lyons, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorial donations may be given to the Ord, NE Fire Department or Sandstone Heights, Little River, KS in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>

Charlie S. Kriewald, 99, of Little River, KS and formerly of Ord, NE, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, 4 days short of his 100th&nbsp;birthday at Sandstone Heights, Little River.&nbsp;&nbsp;Charlie was a retired carpenter and contractor, owning &amp; operating Kriewald Construction for over 30 years in Ord, Nebraska.Charlie was born June 12, 1921, in Greeley County, NE, the son of August William Carl and Myrtle (Schauer) Kriewald.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was united in marriage to Lena Winifred Craig. This union was blessed with two children, Charlie “Ron” and Patricia.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lena preceded Charlie in death in 2003.Charlie was a Shriner and Mason in Ord, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;He also was a volunteer fireman and Deputy Sheriff of Valley County, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;He initiated church services at the Magic Valley Park in Weslaco, TX. Within recent years, he enjoyed being part of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church congregation in Lyons, KS and was thankful for the friends who took him to church. Charlie loved the Lord and read the Bible daily.In 1951, Charlie built a Minnesota lake cabin that is still in the family.&nbsp;&nbsp;He enjoyed spending 41 years of winter in Texas.Survivors include: two children, Charlie “Ron” Kriewald and wife, Kathy, of Nisswa, MN and Patricia “Pat” Kriewald of Ord, NE; three grandchildren, Robyn Victoria (Tony), Roxanne Thomas (Jeff), and Ryan Kriewald (Cari); four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and siblings, August “Bud” Kriewald and Beckie Kriewald Bixby.A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Lyons, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorial donations may be given to the Ord, NE Fire Department or Sandstone Heights, Little River, KS in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>

Charlie S. Kriewald |1921-2021|

Robert Francis Ackley, sadly passed due to COVID-19 on Monday, May 24th, 2021. He was born July 20, 1959, in Rhode Island. He was 61.

Robert will be forever remembered and loved by his surviving wife Christy, sisters Cheryl and Jennifer, father Robert Francis Ackley Sr., daughters Meagen, Caiti, and Alexis, sons William and Glen, best friend Kevin, and mother-in-law Jolene.

He served his country for 12 years in the military before giving 21 years of service to the Hutchinson Correctional Facility. He was also employed by Walmart.

A memorial will be planned at a future date.&nbsp;

Robert Francis Ackley, sadly passed due to COVID-19 on Monday, May 24th, 2021. He was born July 20, 1959, in Rhode Island. He was 61.Robert will be forever remembered and loved by his surviving wife Christy, sisters Cheryl and Jennifer, father Robert Francis Ackley Sr., daughters Meagen, Caiti, and Alexis, sons William and Glen, best friend Kevin, and mother-in-law Jolene. He served his country for 12 years in the military before giving 21 years of service to the Hutchinson Correctional Facility. He was also employed by Walmart. A memorial will be planned at a future date.&nbsp;

Robert Francis Ackley |1959-2021|

STAFFORD - James Walt "J.W." Call, 53, died Monday, June 7, 2021 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.&nbsp; Born March 31, 1968 he was the son of Don Hall and Sherry Henry.&nbsp; 

He is survived by his daughter: Bridget Dudley.&nbsp; Step-father: Jim Call.&nbsp; Step-mother: Carol Hall.&nbsp; Brother: Jimmy Call.&nbsp; Three grandchildren.

A celebration of J.W.'s life will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday June 12 at 407 W. Morrell, Stafford.&nbsp;&nbsp;

STAFFORD - James Walt "J.W." Call, 53, died Monday, June 7, 2021 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.&nbsp; Born March 31, 1968 he was the son of Don Hall and Sherry Henry.&nbsp; He is survived by his daughter: Bridget Dudley.&nbsp; Step-father: Jim Call.&nbsp; Step-mother: Carol Hall.&nbsp; Brother: Jimmy Call.&nbsp; Three grandchildren.A celebration of J.W.'s life will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday June 12 at 407 W. Morrell, Stafford.&nbsp;&nbsp;

James Walt "J.W" Call |1968-2021|

Scott David Johnson, 59, of St. Joseph, MO passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Mosaic Life Care of St. Joseph.  Scott was born February 3, 1962 in Lindsborg, KS to Einar L and Kristin (Brase) Johnson.  

Scott was a graduate of Kansas State University and worked in the Agriculture Technology industry.

He is survived by his parents: Einar and Kristin Johnson, of Lindsborg, KS; sister: Diane Johnson, of Ft. Worth, TX; brother: Grant Johnson of Stillwater, OK; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, June 11 from 5:00 PM – 7:00PM at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS.

The funeral will be held 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 12 at Salemsborg Lutheran Church, 3831 W Salemsborg Rd, Smolan, KS with Pastor Ben Fulton officiating.  Burial will follow in Salemsborg Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Scott Johnson and Family Scholarship via the Kansas Livestock Association or to Salemsborg Lutheran Church.  Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Scott David Johnson, 59, of St. Joseph, MO passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Mosaic Life Care of St. Joseph. Scott was born February 3, 1962 in Lindsborg, KS to Einar L and Kristin (Brase) Johnson. Scott was a graduate of Kansas State University and worked in the Agriculture Technology industry.He is survived by his parents: Einar and Kristin Johnson, of Lindsborg, KS; sister: Diane Johnson, of Ft. Worth, TX; brother: Grant Johnson of Stillwater, OK; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.Visitation will be Friday, June 11 from 5:00 PM – 7:00PM at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS.The funeral will be held 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 12 at Salemsborg Lutheran Church, 3831 W Salemsborg Rd, Smolan, KS with Pastor Ben Fulton officiating. Burial will follow in Salemsborg Lutheran Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Scott Johnson and Family Scholarship via the Kansas Livestock Association or to Salemsborg Lutheran Church. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Scott David Johnson |1962-2021|

Laura Jean Ragsdale, 72, passed away on June 4, 2021 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, KS.  She was born August 8, 1948, in Pawhuska, OK, the daughter of Jaydee Ragsdale and Lucretia (Boylan) Nichols.

She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1966 and attended Hutchinson Community College.  She worked for Hartmans and Cessna for over 20 years as a forklift operator.  She was a very active member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and was a lifetime member of the NAACP.  Laura was a loving and caring mother.  She loved her sons more than anything and they were the center of her world.  She was also a loving and caring daughter, sister and aunt.  In Laura’s spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her close friends, family and bingo crew. 

Laura was preceded in death by her father, Jaydee; and a brother, Edward L. Tipton.

She is survived by her mother, Lucretia; two sons, Robert and Jeffrey Ragsdale; two brothers, Roger Coffee and Bruce Nichols, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 1015 E. 7th, Hutchinson, with Reverend William Green presiding.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Memorials may be made to Friendship Meals and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave. Hutchinson, KS 67502. Immediately following the interment, there will be a dinner held at the Macedonia Church.

Laura Jean Ragsdale, 72, passed away on June 4, 2021 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, KS. She was born August 8, 1948, in Pawhuska, OK, the daughter of Jaydee Ragsdale and Lucretia (Boylan) Nichols.She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1966 and attended Hutchinson Community College. She worked for Hartmans and Cessna for over 20 years as a forklift operator. She was a very active member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and was a lifetime member of the NAACP. Laura was a loving and caring mother. She loved her sons more than anything and they were the center of her world. She was also a loving and caring daughter, sister and aunt. In Laura’s spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her close friends, family and bingo crew. Laura was preceded in death by her father, Jaydee; and a brother, Edward L. Tipton.She is survived by her mother, Lucretia; two sons, Robert and Jeffrey Ragsdale; two brothers, Roger Coffee and Bruce Nichols, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Visitation will be held at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 1015 E. 7th, Hutchinson, with Reverend William Green presiding. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Memorials may be made to Friendship Meals and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave. Hutchinson, KS 67502. Immediately following the interment, there will be a dinner held at the Macedonia Church.

Laura Jean Ragsdale |1948-2021|

Nancy Elizabeth Sawaya, 57, passed away June 6, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was born June 17, 1963, in Phoenix, AZ.&nbsp; Her parents were Clifford and Darlene (Buggeln) Leitzel.

Nancy was a 1981 graduate of Hutchinson High School.&nbsp; She was employed by Dillons for 25 years.

On March 27, 1981, Nancy married Chris Sawaya, at his cousin’s home, in Hutchinson.&nbsp; They shared over 40 years of marriage.

She is survived by:&nbsp; husband, Chris Sawaya of Hutchinson; daughters, Larissa (Ben Eisiminger) Sawaya of Lawrence, and Elizabeth Sawaya of Topeka; granddaughters, Olive and Mary Eisiminger; sister, Terri (John) Leroy; brothers, Robert Snider, John Snider, and Charles Boyer; and mother-in-law, Patricia Sawaya.

Nancy was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents; brother, Curtis Farmer; and father-in-law, Norman Sawaya.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary Chapel, with Matthew Leroy, M.D. officiating.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; To view the memorial service online, the link will be available at the end of Nancy’s obituary on the Elliott Mortuary website on the day of the service beginning at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice House, Hutchinson, or Kindred Hospice, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Nancy Elizabeth Sawaya, 57, passed away June 6, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was born June 17, 1963, in Phoenix, AZ.&nbsp; Her parents were Clifford and Darlene (Buggeln) Leitzel.Nancy was a 1981 graduate of Hutchinson High School.&nbsp; She was employed by Dillons for 25 years.On March 27, 1981, Nancy married Chris Sawaya, at his cousin’s home, in Hutchinson.&nbsp; They shared over 40 years of marriage.She is survived by:&nbsp; husband, Chris Sawaya of Hutchinson; daughters, Larissa (Ben Eisiminger) Sawaya of Lawrence, and Elizabeth Sawaya of Topeka; granddaughters, Olive and Mary Eisiminger; sister, Terri (John) Leroy; brothers, Robert Snider, John Snider, and Charles Boyer; and mother-in-law, Patricia Sawaya.Nancy was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents; brother, Curtis Farmer; and father-in-law, Norman Sawaya.Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary Chapel, with Matthew Leroy, M.D. officiating.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; To view the memorial service online, the link will be available at the end of Nancy’s obituary on the Elliott Mortuary website on the day of the service beginning at 10 a.m.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice House, Hutchinson, or Kindred Hospice, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Nancy Elizabeth Sawaya |1963-2021|

Mary Dona Teaney, 93, of Halstead, died June 6, 2021, at Halstead Health and Rehab. She was born December 25, 1927, in Turon, to Harry and Mina (Davis) Dimitt.

Dona graduated from Turon High School in 1946. She was a homemaker. Dona loved the Arlington Senior Center and was very involved there. She was an avid bowler and even traveled to different states for bowling leagues. Dona also loved butterflies and collected anything and everything that had a butterfly on it. She was a member for many years at Arlington United Methodist Church and participated in the women’s group there.

In 1947, Dona married Richard Kuhns in Arlington. He passed away in 1964. On February 26, 1966, she married William Teaney in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He passed away on May 20, 1989.

Dona is survived by: son, Darrel Kuhns (Patricia), Red Rock, Texas; daughters, Mary Hall (Terry Morris), Newton, Dawn Hill, Red Rock, Texas, Debra Chappel, Haviland; bonus children, Sue (Tom), Mary (Mike), both of Hutchinson, and Bonnie of Stillwell, Oklahoma; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Richard Kuhns; husband, William Teaney; son, Dave Kuhns; step-sons, Billy and Tommy; grandsons, Richard Kuhns, Joseph Passell, and Bobby Townley.

Memorial gathering will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Arlington City Park, Arlington. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd Hospice of Newton or Arlington Senior Center, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Mary Dona Teaney, 93, of Halstead, died June 6, 2021, at Halstead Health and Rehab. She was born December 25, 1927, in Turon, to Harry and Mina (Davis) Dimitt.Dona graduated from Turon High School in 1946. She was a homemaker. Dona loved the Arlington Senior Center and was very involved there. She was an avid bowler and even traveled to different states for bowling leagues. Dona also loved butterflies and collected anything and everything that had a butterfly on it. She was a member for many years at Arlington United Methodist Church and participated in the women’s group there.In 1947, Dona married Richard Kuhns in Arlington. He passed away in 1964. On February 26, 1966, she married William Teaney in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He passed away on May 20, 1989.Dona is survived by: son, Darrel Kuhns (Patricia), Red Rock, Texas; daughters, Mary Hall (Terry Morris), Newton, Dawn Hill, Red Rock, Texas, Debra Chappel, Haviland; bonus children, Sue (Tom), Mary (Mike), both of Hutchinson, and Bonnie of Stillwell, Oklahoma; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Richard Kuhns; husband, William Teaney; son, Dave Kuhns; step-sons, Billy and Tommy; grandsons, Richard Kuhns, Joseph Passell, and Bobby Townley.Memorial gathering will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Arlington City Park, Arlington. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd Hospice of Newton or Arlington Senior Center, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Mary Dona Teaney |1927-2021|

Linda JoAnn Creacy earned her heavenly wings June 5, 2021, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington.&nbsp;

Linda enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She spent most of her working years somewhere in a kitchen.&nbsp; Linda loved to cook and she was exceptional at it. “Cookie” will be missed by many!

Linda leaves behind five children:&nbsp; Lonnie Creacy (Christy) of Garden City, Robbie Lea (Wendi) of Sterling, Michael Cole (Gina) of Hutchinson, Sam Williams of Wilson, and Jennie Kocher (Jason) of Stafford; sister, Brenda Wetzel (Randy) of Great Bend; brother, Ed Creacy (Pat) of Wichita; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Linda was a mom to many.

She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents, Wayne and Darlene Creacy; a younger brother, Jay R. Creacy; and a niece, Michelle Price Murillo.&nbsp;

Celebration of Life will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021, at First Church of God, 601 E. 1st, Hoisington, with The Reverend Dick Ogle officiating.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the Linda Creacy Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

Linda JoAnn Creacy earned her heavenly wings June 5, 2021, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington.&nbsp;Linda enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She spent most of her working years somewhere in a kitchen.&nbsp; Linda loved to cook and she was exceptional at it. “Cookie” will be missed by many!Linda leaves behind five children:&nbsp; Lonnie Creacy (Christy) of Garden City, Robbie Lea (Wendi) of Sterling, Michael Cole (Gina) of Hutchinson, Sam Williams of Wilson, and Jennie Kocher (Jason) of Stafford; sister, Brenda Wetzel (Randy) of Great Bend; brother, Ed Creacy (Pat) of Wichita; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Linda was a mom to many.She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents, Wayne and Darlene Creacy; a younger brother, Jay R. Creacy; and a niece, Michelle Price Murillo.&nbsp;Celebration of Life will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021, at First Church of God, 601 E. 1st, Hoisington, with The Reverend Dick Ogle officiating.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Linda Creacy Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.Fly High Mom!

Linda JoAnn Creacy |1952-2021|

Joan Rose (Stucky) Ensz, beloved wife, mother grand and great grandmother went to Heaven on June 5, 2021 from her residence at Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, Kansas. She was born on the 17th November, 1931, the youngest of 10 children to Edward T. Stucky and Elizabeth “Bessie” (Libich) Stucky in Moundridge, Kansas.

Joan, during her childhood and adolescence went to school in Moundridge.  She would often help her mother clean houses around town and West Zion Mennonite Church, while her father worked at the grain elevator in Moundridge.    As a young adult she moved to Newton, Kansas where she worked as a secretary for the Haury Accounting firm.  Soon after she met Harry Ensz of rural Beatrice, Nebraska.  Joan and Harry married in 1951 and settled in Newton where she became a homemaker raised three sons and a daughter.  She would often babysit her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and worked on various committees and taught children’s Sunday School at First Mennonite Church in Newton.

Joan is preceded in death by her parents and nine siblings, Josephine, Jess, Joy, Juanita, Jean, James, Jon, Junior, and Jane.  She is survived by her husband Harry Ensz, North Newton, Ks of nearly 70 years, her three sons and daughter, Steven and Marcia (White) Ensz, The Woodlands TX, Bryan and Nancy (Stucky) Ensz, Lawrence, KS, Kevin and Kerry (Billman) Ensz, Wichita, KS and Lori (Ensz) and Eric Shelly, North Newton, KS.  She is also survived by the following grandchildren Kelsey (Ensz) and John Friedman, Kristin (Ensz) and Stephen Martin, Andrew and Erin (Downey) Ensz, Daniel Ensz, Matthew and Tyler Shelly and Haley Ensz and great grandchildren Reagan and Parker Friedman, Emma, Lily and Jack Martin, Nathan and Owen Ensz.

Graveside committal service will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday June 10, 2021 at West Zion Cemetery in Moundridge, Kansas with Pastors Kay Schroeder and Susan Janzen presiding.  There will be no public visitation but a register is available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Petersen Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Kidron Bethel Village or Samaritans Purse in care of Petersen Funeral Home.

Ensz, Joan Rose (Stucky), 89Joan Rose (Stucky) Ensz, beloved wife, mother grand and great grandmother went to Heaven on June 5, 2021 from her residence at Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, Kansas. She was born on the 17th November, 1931, the youngest of 10 children to Edward T. Stucky and Elizabeth “Bessie” (Libich) Stucky in Moundridge, Kansas.Joan, during her childhood and adolescence went to school in Moundridge. She would often help her mother clean houses around town and West Zion Mennonite Church, while her father worked at the grain elevator in Moundridge. As a young adult she moved to Newton, Kansas where she worked as a secretary for the Haury Accounting firm. Soon after she met Harry Ensz of rural Beatrice, Nebraska. Joan and Harry married in 1951 and settled in Newton where she became a homemaker raised three sons and a daughter. She would often babysit her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and worked on various committees and taught children’s Sunday School at First Mennonite Church in Newton.Joan is preceded in death by her parents and nine siblings, Josephine, Jess, Joy, Juanita, Jean, James, Jon, Junior, and Jane. She is survived by her husband Harry Ensz, North Newton, Ks of nearly 70 years, her three sons and daughter, Steven and Marcia (White) Ensz, The Woodlands TX, Bryan and Nancy (Stucky) Ensz, Lawrence, KS, Kevin and Kerry (Billman) Ensz, Wichita, KS and Lori (Ensz) and Eric Shelly, North Newton, KS. She is also survived by the following grandchildren Kelsey (Ensz) and John Friedman, Kristin (Ensz) and Stephen Martin, Andrew and Erin (Downey) Ensz, Daniel Ensz, Matthew and Tyler Shelly and Haley Ensz and great grandchildren Reagan and Parker Friedman, Emma, Lily and Jack Martin, Nathan and Owen Ensz.Graveside committal service will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday June 10, 2021 at West Zion Cemetery in Moundridge, Kansas with Pastors Kay Schroeder and Susan Janzen presiding. There will be no public visitation but a register is available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Petersen Funeral Home.Memorials may be made to Kidron Bethel Village or Samaritans Purse in care of Petersen Funeral Home.

Joan Rose (Stucky) Ensz |1931-2021|

Tampa - Phyllis Ann Mueller, 88, passed away June 6, 2021 at her residence in Tampa. She was born January 28, 1933 in Tampa to William and Lydia (Galliart) Rhode. She married Butch Mueller January 28, 1951 in Tampa. She was a cashier at the Tampa State Bank in Tampa. Survivors include: son, Rodney L. Mueller of Tampa; daughter, Jody (Ron) Heath of Salina; sisters, Ophelia Jacobson of Wichita, Edna (Paul) Backhus of Tampa; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband Butch Mueller in 1994. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Tampa Officiated by Rev. Clark M. Davis. Interment in the Tampa Lutheran cemetery in Tampa. Memorials to St. John's Lutheran Church in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, Kansas 67063. Online condolences at <a href="http://www.jostfuneralhome.com">www.jostfuneralhome.com</a>.

Phyllis Ann (Rhode) Mueller peacefully passed away with her immediate family present at her bedside in her home in Tampa, Kansas on June 6th, 2021, at the age of 88.

Phyllis was born to William John Rhode and Lydia Elizabeth (Galliart) Rhode on the family farm in Tampa, Kansas January 28th, 1933. She was the middle child of the three famous "Rhode girls". Ophelia Jacobson and Edna Backhus were her sisters. They all worked on the family farm southeast of Tampa with their parents. Phyllis was known to be on the tractor at an early age helping her father.

Phyllis graduated from Tampa High School in 1949 at the age of 16. She went to school a year early to be with her older sister Ophelia.

Phyllis married Lloyd George "Butch" Mueller January 28, 1933. They were blessed with 2 children, Rodney Lloyd Mueller ( the ornery one) and Jody Jolene (Mueller) Heath (the spoiled one). They lived on a farm for the first few years of their marriage and moved to Tampa city limits where together they built a 4 room house into the present home today.

Phyllis worked at the Tampa State Bank as cashier for 56 years from 1954 to 2010. She also owned and operated Butch's Diner with her husband for many years. She would work in the cafe in the early morning and head to her banking job at 9. She would come back and work the lunch hour with her husband and sister-in-law Agnes Steinert and return to the bank at 1. They had supper run after her work was done at the bank and she would go home at night around 9. Phyllis could not sit still and was always working on something. Her work ethic was phenomenal. They were known best for Sunday pan fried chicken dinners. The area around Tampa for many miles would come to eat Sunday dinner. She loved to cook and loved her time in the restaurant even though she frequently would say " we are just killing ourselves with this hard work".

She was a charter member of the Tampa Ambulance crew from 1978 to 1993 with her husband Butch. Phyllis always wanted to be a nurse and was able to somewhat fulfill this dream with the ambulance work. She did manage to convince her daughter to follow the dream that she had for herself. Phyllis enjoyed helping people. For many years, she was a caregiver for her parents as their health failed.

Phyllis was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Tampa.

Phyllis did enjoy bowling. She and Butch were in mixed leagues and she followed Butch around while he bowled in various leagues and tournaments. After Butch passed away, she bowled with her children for some time while she was able.

Phyllis would always make time to watch her kids play sports in school and their various activities. There were summer baseball and softball games that she attended in those hot summer months and loved to watch her kids and their friends play ball. She was able to watch her grandchildren in some activities until her health slowed her down.

Phyllis enjoyed her 3 grandchildren, Michael Mueller (Sheila) of Laramie, Wyoming and Danielle Heath and Tyler Heath of Salina. She also had 3 great-grandchildren Thomas, Saige and Dane Mueller. She loved children and enjoyed when she could spoil them.

The family would like to express their appreciation for the outpouring of support from all of their family and friends. We are thankful for our memories with our mother and grandmother and will miss her dearly.

Tampa - Phyllis Ann Mueller, 88, passed away June 6, 2021 at her residence in Tampa. She was born January 28, 1933 in Tampa to William and Lydia (Galliart) Rhode. She married Butch Mueller January 28, 1951 in Tampa. She was a cashier at the Tampa State Bank in Tampa. Survivors include: son, Rodney L. Mueller of Tampa; daughter, Jody (Ron) Heath of Salina; sisters, Ophelia Jacobson of Wichita, Edna (Paul) Backhus of Tampa; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband Butch Mueller in 1994. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Tampa Officiated by Rev. Clark M. Davis. Interment in the Tampa Lutheran cemetery in Tampa. Memorials to St. John's Lutheran Church in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, Kansas 67063. Online condolences at <a href="http://www.jostfuneralhome.com">www.jostfuneralhome.com</a>.Phyllis Ann (Rhode) Mueller peacefully passed away with her immediate family present at her bedside in her home in Tampa, Kansas on June 6th, 2021, at the age of 88.Phyllis was born to William John Rhode and Lydia Elizabeth (Galliart) Rhode on the family farm in Tampa, Kansas January 28th, 1933. She was the middle child of the three famous "Rhode girls". Ophelia Jacobson and Edna Backhus were her sisters. They all worked on the family farm southeast of Tampa with their parents. Phyllis was known to be on the tractor at an early age helping her father.Phyllis graduated from Tampa High School in 1949 at the age of 16. She went to school a year early to be with her older sister Ophelia.Phyllis married Lloyd George "Butch" Mueller January 28, 1933. They were blessed with 2 children, Rodney Lloyd Mueller ( the ornery one) and Jody Jolene (Mueller) Heath (the spoiled one). They lived on a farm for the first few years of their marriage and moved to Tampa city limits where together they built a 4 room house into the present home today.Phyllis worked at the Tampa State Bank as cashier for 56 years from 1954 to 2010. She also owned and operated Butch's Diner with her husband for many years. She would work in the cafe in the early morning and head to her banking job at 9. She would come back and work the lunch hour with her husband and sister-in-law Agnes Steinert and return to the bank at 1. They had supper run after her work was done at the bank and she would go home at night around 9. Phyllis could not sit still and was always working on something. Her work ethic was phenomenal. They were known best for Sunday pan fried chicken dinners. The area around Tampa for many miles would come to eat Sunday dinner. She loved to cook and loved her time in the restaurant even though she frequently would say " we are just killing ourselves with this hard work".She was a charter member of the Tampa Ambulance crew from 1978 to 1993 with her husband Butch. Phyllis always wanted to be a nurse and was able to somewhat fulfill this dream with the ambulance work. She did manage to convince her daughter to follow the dream that she had for herself. Phyllis enjoyed helping people. For many years, she was a caregiver for her parents as their health failed.Phyllis was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Tampa.Phyllis did enjoy bowling. She and Butch were in mixed leagues and she followed Butch around while he bowled in various leagues and tournaments. After Butch passed away, she bowled with her children for some time while she was able.Phyllis would always make time to watch her kids play sports in school and their various activities. There were summer baseball and softball games that she attended in those hot summer months and loved to watch her kids and their friends play ball. She was able to watch her grandchildren in some activities until her health slowed her down.Phyllis enjoyed her 3 grandchildren, Michael Mueller (Sheila) of Laramie, Wyoming and Danielle Heath and Tyler Heath of Salina. She also had 3 great-grandchildren Thomas, Saige and Dane Mueller. She loved children and enjoyed when she could spoil them.The family would like to express their appreciation for the outpouring of support from all of their family and friends. We are thankful for our memories with our mother and grandmother and will miss her dearly.

Phyllis Ann Mueller |1933-2021|

Pratt - Bonita "Bonnie" May Rojas, 65, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Pratt Health and Rehab. She was born February 24, 1956 in Pratt to Lloyd and Lois (Jenkins) Bishop. "Bonnie" married John L. Rojas on January 10, 1983 in Pratt. They were married for 38 years.

Bonnie worked as a Manager for Love's. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and attended AA . She enjoyed playing Bingo.

She is survived by her husband, John Rojas of Pratt; son, James Wesley Brown of Austin, Texas; daughter, Shelly Renee (Alex) Robles of Pratt; step daughter, Anita Rojas of Pratt; and grandchildren, Trinity Brown, Chereth Brown and Alethea Brown.

Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Daryl Bishop and Larry Bishop.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5-7 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Larrison Mortuary with Jan Blasi presiding. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt.

Memorials may be made to Pratt Area Humane Society in care of Larrison Mortuary.

Pratt - Bonita "Bonnie" May Rojas, 65, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Pratt Health and Rehab. She was born February 24, 1956 in Pratt to Lloyd and Lois (Jenkins) Bishop. "Bonnie" married John L. Rojas on January 10, 1983 in Pratt. They were married for 38 years.Bonnie worked as a Manager for Love's. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and attended AA . She enjoyed playing Bingo.She is survived by her husband, John Rojas of Pratt; son, James Wesley Brown of Austin, Texas; daughter, Shelly Renee (Alex) Robles of Pratt; step daughter, Anita Rojas of Pratt; and grandchildren, Trinity Brown, Chereth Brown and Alethea Brown.Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Daryl Bishop and Larry Bishop.Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5-7 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Larrison Mortuary with Jan Blasi presiding. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt.Memorials may be made to Pratt Area Humane Society in care of Larrison Mortuary.

Bonita "Bonnie" May Rojas |1956-2021|

Cunningham- Effie Darlene (Simonson) Schreck, 86, died Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Grand Plains Skilled Nursing in Pratt. She was born April 10, 1935 at Acres, Kansas, the daughter of Jason Burnard (Skeet) and Elsie Lunsford Simonson. A Cunningham resident most of her life she was a retired USD #332 teacher &amp; former Democratic council woman. She belonged to the Methodist Church &amp; was a member of Catholic Church of Cunningham. On August 29, 1953, she married Harold L Schreck at St. Leo, Kansas. He preceded her in death on July 18, 1991. Survivors include two sons, Michael Blaine Schreck of Cunningham and Steven Laine Schreck of Pratt; brother, Burnard (Coleen) Simonson of Pratt; sister, Besies Gilliland of McCook, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Dr. Dan Erickson) Erickson of Murrieta, California, Kathryn Christine Schreck of San Bernadino, California, Thomas Allen Schreck of Pratt and Lyndsey Lee Schreck of Wichita. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Cunningham Public Library in care of Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cunningham- Effie Darlene (Simonson) Schreck, 86, died Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Grand Plains Skilled Nursing in Pratt. She was born April 10, 1935 at Acres, Kansas, the daughter of Jason Burnard (Skeet) and Elsie Lunsford Simonson. A Cunningham resident most of her life she was a retired USD #332 teacher &amp; former Democratic council woman. She belonged to the Methodist Church &amp; was a member of Catholic Church of Cunningham. On August 29, 1953, she married Harold L Schreck at St. Leo, Kansas. He preceded her in death on July 18, 1991. Survivors include two sons, Michael Blaine Schreck of Cunningham and Steven Laine Schreck of Pratt; brother, Burnard (Coleen) Simonson of Pratt; sister, Besies Gilliland of McCook, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Dr. Dan Erickson) Erickson of Murrieta, California, Kathryn Christine Schreck of San Bernadino, California, Thomas Allen Schreck of Pratt and Lyndsey Lee Schreck of Wichita. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Cunningham Public Library in care of Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Effie Darlene Schreck |1935-2021|

August Freund passed away peacefully on Friday, June 4th at the age of 90. 

He was born at home on November 9, 1930 in Andale, Kansas to August F. and Leona (Colburn) Freund. August spent his childhood on the family farm in Little River. A resident of Great Bend since 1958, he moved to South Hutchinson in 2016 and resided at the Mennonite Friendship Community. August graduated from Little River High School in 1948. He proudly served his country in the Marine Corp from December 1951 to December 1953, residing in Vista, CA. August and his wife, Vada, returned to Kansas in 1957. He worked in construction for Hahner, Foreman and Cale for over twenty years, and then worked for Baker-Hughes and retired in 1992. After retirement he enjoyed stonework, woodworking and working with metal. He was a former member of Prince of Peace Parish in Great Bend and a current member of Guadalupe Catholic Church in South Hutchinson, KS. On May 26, 1951, he married Vada L. Folck in Little River, KS at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. They were married for 70 loving years. 

August will be lovingly remembered by his children: Charla A. (Darren) Thornton of Olathe, Michael E. (Deborah) Freund of Great Bend, Mary Kay (Bruce) Kelm of Shawnee, Eric J. (Kathy) Freund of Hutchinson and Mark A. (Vina) Freund of Hutchinson. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren: Danielle Tyler, Leslie Reese, Jay Thornton, Barret Freund, Anna Loera, Andrew Freund, Craig Freund, Benjamin Kelm and Abigail Kelm; by great-grandchildren: Alexis, Joey, Ellie, Mia, Rigley, Kylie, Evonna, Evangelina, August, Asher, James, and Jace; and a brother, David Freund (Rose) and sister-in-law, Marla Freund. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Leona Freund, brothers: James and Edgar and infant sister, Lola Marie. 

Funeral mass will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, June 11, 2021 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Little River, with Father Charles Seiwert officiating. Burial will follow at Bean Memorial Cemetery, Little River with military honors by the United States Marines Corps. Visitation will be from 9:00 until 10:30 A.M., prior to the service with a Parish Rosary being said at 10:30 A.M. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Multiple Sclerosis Society in memory of August Freund, in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

August Freund passed away peacefully on Friday, June 4th at the age of 90. He was born at home on November 9, 1930 in Andale, Kansas to August F. and Leona (Colburn) Freund. August spent his childhood on the family farm in Little River. A resident of Great Bend since 1958, he moved to South Hutchinson in 2016 and resided at the Mennonite Friendship Community. August graduated from Little River High School in 1948. He proudly served his country in the Marine Corp from December 1951 to December 1953, residing in Vista, CA. August and his wife, Vada, returned to Kansas in 1957. He worked in construction for Hahner, Foreman and Cale for over twenty years, and then worked for Baker-Hughes and retired in 1992. After retirement he enjoyed stonework, woodworking and working with metal. He was a former member of Prince of Peace Parish in Great Bend and a current member of Guadalupe Catholic Church in South Hutchinson, KS. On May 26, 1951, he married Vada L. Folck in Little River, KS at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. They were married for 70 loving years. August will be lovingly remembered by his children: Charla A. (Darren) Thornton of Olathe, Michael E. (Deborah) Freund of Great Bend, Mary Kay (Bruce) Kelm of Shawnee, Eric J. (Kathy) Freund of Hutchinson and Mark A. (Vina) Freund of Hutchinson. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren: Danielle Tyler, Leslie Reese, Jay Thornton, Barret Freund, Anna Loera, Andrew Freund, Craig Freund, Benjamin Kelm and Abigail Kelm; by great-grandchildren: Alexis, Joey, Ellie, Mia, Rigley, Kylie, Evonna, Evangelina, August, Asher, James, and Jace; and a brother, David Freund (Rose) and sister-in-law, Marla Freund. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Leona Freund, brothers: James and Edgar and infant sister, Lola Marie. Funeral mass will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, June 11, 2021 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Little River, with Father Charles Seiwert officiating. Burial will follow at Bean Memorial Cemetery, Little River with military honors by the United States Marines Corps. Visitation will be from 9:00 until 10:30 A.M., prior to the service with a Parish Rosary being said at 10:30 A.M. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Multiple Sclerosis Society in memory of August Freund, in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

August Edward Freund |1930-2021|

Rodney D. Eggert, 75, died June 5, 2021 at his home outside Norwich.

He was born May 12, 1946, at Harper, Kansas the son of Carl A. and Norma E.  Johnston Eggert.  A lifetime resident of Norwich, he was a retired architectural design and project manager for Law Kingdom.

Rod was a 1964 graduate of Norwich High School.

He was married to Janet Smith; she preceded him in death.  On Nov. 24, 1966, he married Carole Latshaw.  Other survivors include sister Carla (Pete) Leroux; brother-in-law Wayne (Ida) Latshaw; God-son Michael (Carrie) Kelly; grandchildren Megan, Kira, Braylin and Drew.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Norwich United Methodist Church.  Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday at the Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Norwich EMT’s or the First Baptist Church of Norwich in care of Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman, KS.

Rodney D. Eggert, 75, died June 5, 2021 at his home outside Norwich.He was born May 12, 1946, at Harper, Kansas the son of Carl A. and Norma E. Johnston Eggert. A lifetime resident of Norwich, he was a retired architectural design and project manager for Law Kingdom.Rod was a 1964 graduate of Norwich High School.He was married to Janet Smith; she preceded him in death. On Nov. 24, 1966, he married Carole Latshaw. Other survivors include sister Carla (Pete) Leroux; brother-in-law Wayne (Ida) Latshaw; God-son Michael (Carrie) Kelly; grandchildren Megan, Kira, Braylin and Drew.Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Norwich United Methodist Church. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday at the Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Norwich EMT’s or the First Baptist Church of Norwich in care of Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman, KS.

Rodney D. Eggert |1946-2021|

Ann Janet “Annie” Davenport Moeder, 73, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, due to complications with pneumonia. She was born December 30, 1947, in Eugene, OR, to Joseph A. and Viola M. (Van Hoozen) Davenport.&nbsp;

As a child, Annie pretty much grew up on a horse. A passion of hers, she won many 1st place prizes to qualify for state competition in pleasure riding on her favorite horse, Scatty Kitty. Annie took part in many rodeos all throughout her college years at Fort Hays State University. It was there that she also fell in love with and married Leon Joseph Moeder on August 16, 1969.&nbsp; Soon after their marriage, they started their family.

Annie was always an energetic storyteller. Nothing delighted her more than selling you something that just moments before you had no idea you needed so badly. When you walked away happy, Annie was positively tickled. Born with the Davenport gift of gab, she used this gift as a clerk at the family’s Davenport Auction and Realty business.&nbsp; Later, she used her gift of gab as a sales associate, selling large appliances and furniture at Woody’s and Crupper's Corner. &nbsp;Annie also enjoyed swapping stories (some of which were a little naughty) as she raised milk then meat goats.&nbsp; In addition, she started a restaurant in Sylvia called “Wheatberry Kitchen”, and embroidered numerous towels and goods for sale at various central Kansas Farmers' markets.&nbsp;

Annie was well-known as an amazing cook.&nbsp; Family members recall her making 17 gallons of macaroni and cheese at a time (or so it seemed)! &nbsp;Annie also won the Governor’s Breadbasket at the Kansas State Fair more than once for her delicious yeast rolls. She also served several years on the Nickerson/South Hutchinson USD 309 School Board.

Annie was a loving and doting mom to not only her wonderful sons but also their many friends and acquaintances. Wherever Annie was, tears of laughter were soon to follow.&nbsp;

Annie is survived by: sons, Daron Moeder and Toby Moeder; granddaughter, Brailey Moeder; sister, Alice Lewman; two nieces, Abby Trimble and Ginger Lewman;&nbsp; Daron and Toby’s father, Leon J. Moeder;&nbsp; and companion, James O. Yoder.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by: her parents, Joseph A. and Viola M.; brother-in-law, Wayne Lewman; and companions, Clarence Forrester and Gary Kelly.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary, with Pastor Judy Miller officiating.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will follow in Lonestar Cemetery, Pretty Prairie.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Ann Moeder Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Ann Janet “Annie” Davenport Moeder, 73, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, due to complications with pneumonia. She was born December 30, 1947, in Eugene, OR, to Joseph A. and Viola M. (Van Hoozen) Davenport.&nbsp;As a child, Annie pretty much grew up on a horse. A passion of hers, she won many 1st place prizes to qualify for state competition in pleasure riding on her favorite horse, Scatty Kitty. Annie took part in many rodeos all throughout her college years at Fort Hays State University. It was there that she also fell in love with and married Leon Joseph Moeder on August 16, 1969.&nbsp; Soon after their marriage, they started their family.Annie was always an energetic storyteller. Nothing delighted her more than selling you something that just moments before you had no idea you needed so badly. When you walked away happy, Annie was positively tickled. Born with the Davenport gift of gab, she used this gift as a clerk at the family’s Davenport Auction and Realty business.&nbsp; Later, she used her gift of gab as a sales associate, selling large appliances and furniture at Woody’s and Crupper's Corner. &nbsp;Annie also enjoyed swapping stories (some of which were a little naughty) as she raised milk then meat goats.&nbsp; In addition, she started a restaurant in Sylvia called “Wheatberry Kitchen”, and embroidered numerous towels and goods for sale at various central Kansas Farmers' markets.&nbsp;Annie was well-known as an amazing cook.&nbsp; Family members recall her making 17 gallons of macaroni and cheese at a time (or so it seemed)! &nbsp;Annie also won the Governor’s Breadbasket at the Kansas State Fair more than once for her delicious yeast rolls. She also served several years on the Nickerson/South Hutchinson USD 309 School Board.Annie was a loving and doting mom to not only her wonderful sons but also their many friends and acquaintances. Wherever Annie was, tears of laughter were soon to follow.&nbsp;Annie is survived by: sons, Daron Moeder and Toby Moeder; granddaughter, Brailey Moeder; sister, Alice Lewman; two nieces, Abby Trimble and Ginger Lewman;&nbsp; Daron and Toby’s father, Leon J. Moeder;&nbsp; and companion, James O. Yoder.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by: her parents, Joseph A. and Viola M.; brother-in-law, Wayne Lewman; and companions, Clarence Forrester and Gary Kelly.Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary, with Pastor Judy Miller officiating.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will follow in Lonestar Cemetery, Pretty Prairie.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary.To view Annie’s memorial &nbsp;service online, the link will be available at the end of her obituary on Elliott Mortuary’s website the day of the service beginning at 1:30 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Ann Moeder Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Ann J. "Annie" Davenport Moeder |1947-2021|

Jack J. Malek 87, died Saturday December 19, 2020 at Newton Medical Center.  He was born June 29, 1933 in Beloit, Kansas to John and Mary (Waner) Malek.

Jack attended Catholic School in Wichita before moving to Florence, Kansas where he graduated high school and joined the US Navy soon after.

Jack was a United States Navy Veteran.  He retired as a commercial painter for both Koehn and Associates painting and LeRoy Koehn Painting both in Newton.  Jack enjoyed being kept busy and worked till he was 70 when he retired.

He was an active member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton.

Jack enjoyed being around people and being social, and was actively involved in the Mexican American softball tournament for many years. He especially enjoyed time with his loving family.  He looked forward to working out at the Newton YMCA and keeping up with his friends. When he relaxed his television was often on ESPN where he enjoyed sports especially following the Chiefs, Royals and KU.  He had a love of boxing and was a boxer in his younger years.

He is survived by his daughters Tammy Phares and Kim (Rick) Spengler. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 16 great great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren and his companion Cecilla “Nina” Llamas

Jack is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Richard Malek and William Creamer; sisters Shirley Lassley, Mary Lou Dean and Sandra Smith.  He is also preceded in death by son in law Ed Phares.

A graveside committal service with Navy Honors will be 2:00 p.m. Monday December 28, 2020 at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery with The Reverend Jorge Lopez presiding.

A funeral Mass is scheduled for Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Newton, Kansas, with Father Jorge Lopez officiating.

.  We have scheduled his funeral Mass on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe here in Newton, Ks.   Fr. Jorge will officiate.

Memorial suggestion to Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry in care of Petersen Funeral Home.

Jack J. Malek 87, died Saturday December 19, 2020 at Newton Medical Center. He was born June 29, 1933 in Beloit, Kansas to John and Mary (Waner) Malek.Jack attended Catholic School in Wichita before moving to Florence, Kansas where he graduated high school and joined the US Navy soon after.Jack was a United States Navy Veteran. He retired as a commercial painter for both Koehn and Associates painting and LeRoy Koehn Painting both in Newton. Jack enjoyed being kept busy and worked till he was 70 when he retired.He was an active member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton.Jack enjoyed being around people and being social, and was actively involved in the Mexican American softball tournament for many years. He especially enjoyed time with his loving family. He looked forward to working out at the Newton YMCA and keeping up with his friends. When he relaxed his television was often on ESPN where he enjoyed sports especially following the Chiefs, Royals and KU. He had a love of boxing and was a boxer in his younger years.He is survived by his daughters Tammy Phares and Kim (Rick) Spengler. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 16 great great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren and his companion Cecilla “Nina” LlamasJack is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Richard Malek and William Creamer; sisters Shirley Lassley, Mary Lou Dean and Sandra Smith. He is also preceded in death by son in law Ed Phares.A graveside committal service with Navy Honors will be 2:00 p.m. Monday December 28, 2020 at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery with The Reverend Jorge Lopez presiding.A funeral Mass is scheduled for Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Newton, Kansas, with Father Jorge Lopez officiating.. We have scheduled his funeral Mass on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe here in Newton, Ks. Fr. Jorge will officiate.Memorial suggestion to Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry in care of Petersen Funeral Home.

Jack J. Malek |1933-2020|

Donna LaVerne (Sims) Brown, 89, of Winfield, KS, died January 3, 2021. Donna was born on January 5, 1931 to Carrie Leona Anderson Sims and Ward Peter Sims in Minneola, Kansas. Donna was a “girly” girl who loved wearing pretty dresses, many made from flour sacks that were designed with flowers or cute patterns. She loved music which included playing the piano and then the trombone later on, spending time with her best friends Nannette Pitman and Betty Lou Sandidge, listening to her mother read stories in the evening, and teasing her older brothers.

During Easter break of her sophomore year at Southwestern College, Donna married her sweetheart, Clinton Brown, whom she had met at the “Toot N’ Tell’m” drive-in at Dodge City in the summer of 1949. Clinton was a basketball star at Pittsburg State Teacher’s College and after their marriage they remained inseparable for the next 64 years until his death in 2015, except for the year he spent serving his country in the Koren War.

After Clinton returned home, they moved to Iowa City, Iowa, before returning to Donna’s hometown where he began a career in education and they started a family. Over the next 35 years, they lived in Lincoln and McPherson as well as Minneola where Donna worked for Lincoln School and then accepted a job with People Bank &amp; Trust in McPherson, KS, where she worked until 2001 as Loan Officer and the Board Secretary while he continued teaching and coaching.

Donna and Clinton were both active members of the First Christian Church in McPherson, teaching the Young Thinkers Sunday School class, serving as Elders in the church, and working with the weekly church youth programs. Once they were both retired in 2001, they moved to Sublette to be near to three of their grandchildren and following them as they crossed the state with stops at Columbus, Yates Center, and Colby. In May, 2015, Donna and Clinton moved to Derby where he was admitted to Westview Senior Living Center and she rented an apartment at the Greens, right on the Derby Country Club golf course. When Clinton died on July 15, 2015, Donna continued living there until she moved in with her son, Kevin, and daughter-in-law, Pam, at Winfield in December of 2019. She enjoyed living in Winfield, but the effects of kidney failure and years of dialysis were hard on Donna and she passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning January 3, 2021.

The most important things in Donna’s life were her family, friends, and faith in God. She stayed active with women’s group through the Woodlawn Methodist Church in Derby, two book clubs as well as reading many other books, eating out with friends, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and promoting Camp Hope, the camp for kids with cancer that she started with the American Cancer Society in honor of her two children who died of cancer. “Ma Donna” was the director of Camp Hope for its first 18 years and has remained involved through the last 18 years as one of three Members Emeritus.

Survivors include two children, Kevin Brown (Pam) of Winfield, KS; Lori Nelzen of Hesston, KS; grandchildren, John Nelzen (Elizabeth) of Tallahassee, FL; Melissa Brown (Jenny Smith), Wichita, KS; Kyle Brown, Joplin, MO, Cameron Brown, Joplin, MO; great-grandchildren, Soren Nelzen Tallahassee, FL; Bridget Nelzen, Tallahassee, FL; step-children Blake Zimmerman (Samantha) Burlington, KS; Ryan Walt (Blaine) Collyer, KS; and Shay Howell (Cody) Manhattan, KS; step-grandchildren Brock Zimmerman, Avery Zimmerman, Jordi Walt, Bowen Walt, and Kace Howell; numerous special nieces and nephews; and, Deanna Hodges, Tony Nelzen, Donald Brown, and Stephan Lane. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clinton; son, Kyle; daughter, Melani; and, brothers, Joe Sims and Ward Sims.

Graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, June 12, 2021, at McPherson Cemetery. A memorial and celebration of Donna’s life will follow at 1:00 PM at the First Christian Church, McPherson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made be made in Donna’s name to KyMel, Inc., PO Box 1529, Great Bend, KS 67530; or in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Donna LaVerne (Sims) Brown, 89, of Winfield, KS, died January 3, 2021. Donna was born on January 5, 1931 to Carrie Leona Anderson Sims and Ward Peter Sims in Minneola, Kansas. Donna was a “girly” girl who loved wearing pretty dresses, many made from flour sacks that were designed with flowers or cute patterns. She loved music which included playing the piano and then the trombone later on, spending time with her best friends Nannette Pitman and Betty Lou Sandidge, listening to her mother read stories in the evening, and teasing her older brothers.During Easter break of her sophomore year at Southwestern College, Donna married her sweetheart, Clinton Brown, whom she had met at the “Toot N’ Tell’m” drive-in at Dodge City in the summer of 1949. Clinton was a basketball star at Pittsburg State Teacher’s College and after their marriage they remained inseparable for the next 64 years until his death in 2015, except for the year he spent serving his country in the Koren War.After Clinton returned home, they moved to Iowa City, Iowa, before returning to Donna’s hometown where he began a career in education and they started a family. Over the next 35 years, they lived in Lincoln and McPherson as well as Minneola where Donna worked for Lincoln School and then accepted a job with People Bank &amp; Trust in McPherson, KS, where she worked until 2001 as Loan Officer and the Board Secretary while he continued teaching and coaching.Donna and Clinton were both active members of the First Christian Church in McPherson, teaching the Young Thinkers Sunday School class, serving as Elders in the church, and working with the weekly church youth programs. Once they were both retired in 2001, they moved to Sublette to be near to three of their grandchildren and following them as they crossed the state with stops at Columbus, Yates Center, and Colby. In May, 2015, Donna and Clinton moved to Derby where he was admitted to Westview Senior Living Center and she rented an apartment at the Greens, right on the Derby Country Club golf course. When Clinton died on July 15, 2015, Donna continued living there until she moved in with her son, Kevin, and daughter-in-law, Pam, at Winfield in December of 2019. She enjoyed living in Winfield, but the effects of kidney failure and years of dialysis were hard on Donna and she passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning January 3, 2021.The most important things in Donna’s life were her family, friends, and faith in God. She stayed active with women’s group through the Woodlawn Methodist Church in Derby, two book clubs as well as reading many other books, eating out with friends, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and promoting Camp Hope, the camp for kids with cancer that she started with the American Cancer Society in honor of her two children who died of cancer. “Ma Donna” was the director of Camp Hope for its first 18 years and has remained involved through the last 18 years as one of three Members Emeritus.Survivors include two children, Kevin Brown (Pam) of Winfield, KS; Lori Nelzen of Hesston, KS; grandchildren, John Nelzen (Elizabeth) of Tallahassee, FL; Melissa Brown (Jenny Smith), Wichita, KS; Kyle Brown, Joplin, MO, Cameron Brown, Joplin, MO; great-grandchildren, Soren Nelzen Tallahassee, FL; Bridget Nelzen, Tallahassee, FL; step-children Blake Zimmerman (Samantha) Burlington, KS; Ryan Walt (Blaine) Collyer, KS; and Shay Howell (Cody) Manhattan, KS; step-grandchildren Brock Zimmerman, Avery Zimmerman, Jordi Walt, Bowen Walt, and Kace Howell; numerous special nieces and nephews; and, Deanna Hodges, Tony Nelzen, Donald Brown, and Stephan Lane. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clinton; son, Kyle; daughter, Melani; and, brothers, Joe Sims and Ward Sims.Graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, June 12, 2021, at McPherson Cemetery. A memorial and celebration of Donna’s life will follow at 1:00 PM at the First Christian Church, McPherson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made be made in Donna’s name to KyMel, Inc., PO Box 1529, Great Bend, KS 67530; or in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Donna L. Brown |1931-2021|

Karml Jan Blumanhourst, 59, of Azle, Texas, passed away June 3, 2021 at her home. She was born January 30, 1962 in Larned, Kansas, the daughter of Melvin D. and Carol Keenan Thompson. Karml has resided in Azle since May of 2016, formerly of Lyons, Kansas. She attended school in Larned and Mt. Saint Scholastica in Canon City, Colorado. 

Karml completed her nursing degree at Pratt Community College and served as primary care RN at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons from 1987 until 2001, Hutchinson Regional Medical Center from 2002 until 2016, and John Peter Smith Hospital, Ft. Worth, Texas from 2016 until present. Karml will be long remembered for her excellence in nursing care in every position she held. She loved traveling with her husband and her family, venturing all over the United States, Tenerife, Spain, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Australia, Aruba, Hawaii, and throughout the Caribbean. She enjoyed snorkeling, and beach combing, and was always on the lookout for “treasures” to delight her grandchildren. Family and friends will share fond memories of their travel adventures. On July 6, 1993, Karml was united in marriage with Randy Blumanhourst in Central City, Colorado, with their 7 children serving as witnesses. 

He survives of the home. She is also survived by their seven children, Levi and Mandy Blumanhourst and their children, Lane, Bennett, and Miles of South Hutchinson, KS; Christopher and Kristi Hogan and their children, Elijah and Noah of Coffeyville, KS; Hollie and Matt Ankerholz and their children, Landon and Shealeigh of Lyons, KS; Jerrehl and Jeremy Brown and their children, Jocelyn and Jaron of Aurora, CO; Andrew Hogan of Wichita, KS; Daniel Hogan of Hutchinson, KS; Dr. Keenan and Merideth Hogan and their expected baby of Shawnee, KS; three brothers, Dan Thompson and wife Kay of Pawnee Rock, KS, Kim Thompson and wife Joy of Topeka, KS, and Randall Thompson of Arlington, KS; two sisters, Kandi Smith and Doug Ramey of Ft. Worth, TX, and Krystl Thompson of Ft. Worth, TX; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Karml is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Kara Lee; brother, Kevin Thompson; sister, Kelcy Thompson; brother-in-law, Mike Smith; and nephew, Justin Lee Thompson. 

Funeral mass will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 12, 2021 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, with Father Patrick Kotrba officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Friday, June 11, 2021 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. A vigil service will be held at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis Cemetery, Seward, Kansas at a later date. Memorials may be given to Habitat for Humanity or Goodwill in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

Karml Jan Blumanhourst, 59, of Azle, Texas, passed away June 3, 2021 at her home. She was born January 30, 1962 in Larned, Kansas, the daughter of Melvin D. and Carol Keenan Thompson. Karml has resided in Azle since May of 2016, formerly of Lyons, Kansas. She attended school in Larned and Mt. Saint Scholastica in Canon City, Colorado. Karml completed her nursing degree at Pratt Community College and served as primary care RN at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons from 1987 until 2001, Hutchinson Regional Medical Center from 2002 until 2016, and John Peter Smith Hospital, Ft. Worth, Texas from 2016 until present. Karml will be long remembered for her excellence in nursing care in every position she held. She loved traveling with her husband and her family, venturing all over the United States, Tenerife, Spain, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Australia, Aruba, Hawaii, and throughout the Caribbean. She enjoyed snorkeling, and beach combing, and was always on the lookout for “treasures” to delight her grandchildren. Family and friends will share fond memories of their travel adventures. On July 6, 1993, Karml was united in marriage with Randy Blumanhourst in Central City, Colorado, with their 7 children serving as witnesses. He survives of the home. She is also survived by their seven children, Levi and Mandy Blumanhourst and their children, Lane, Bennett, and Miles of South Hutchinson, KS; Christopher and Kristi Hogan and their children, Elijah and Noah of Coffeyville, KS; Hollie and Matt Ankerholz and their children, Landon and Shealeigh of Lyons, KS; Jerrehl and Jeremy Brown and their children, Jocelyn and Jaron of Aurora, CO; Andrew Hogan of Wichita, KS; Daniel Hogan of Hutchinson, KS; Dr. Keenan and Merideth Hogan and their expected baby of Shawnee, KS; three brothers, Dan Thompson and wife Kay of Pawnee Rock, KS, Kim Thompson and wife Joy of Topeka, KS, and Randall Thompson of Arlington, KS; two sisters, Kandi Smith and Doug Ramey of Ft. Worth, TX, and Krystl Thompson of Ft. Worth, TX; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Karml is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Kara Lee; brother, Kevin Thompson; sister, Kelcy Thompson; brother-in-law, Mike Smith; and nephew, Justin Lee Thompson. Funeral mass will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 12, 2021 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, with Father Patrick Kotrba officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Friday, June 11, 2021 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. A vigil service will be held at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis Cemetery, Seward, Kansas at a later date. Memorials may be given to Habitat for Humanity or Goodwill in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

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