Benjamin Edward Wheeler, 42, died Tuesday, May 11th at his home in Newton, Kansas.

He was born in Wichita, Kansas, on April 8, 1979, the son of Frank Edward and Susan (Carr) Wheeler.

Ben was employed at Kansas Auto Repair in Newton as an Automotive Technician.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, but most of all he loved being with his son, Jaylenn Edward.

Ben had a playful, caring demeanor and was a loyal friend. His door was always open to those he felt he could befriend with help, making him a big brother or a father figure to some.

He enjoyed hunting, riding his motorcycle and cheering on his favorite team, OU. Ben had strong convictions and trust in the Lord. He will be missed by many.

Benjamin is survived by his mother, Susan Wheeler; son, Jaylenn Edward Wheeler; sister, Heather Spencer; grandmother, Wanda Carr; and many other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Edward Wheeler.

A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton.

Memorial Contribution in Ben’s name are suggested to Seventh Direction, 212 N. Hillside, Wichita, Kansas 67214.

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 </figure>Benjamin Edward Wheeler, 42, died Tuesday, May 11th at his home in Newton, Kansas.He was born in Wichita, Kansas, on April 8, 1979, the son of Frank Edward and Susan (Carr) Wheeler.Ben was employed at Kansas Auto Repair in Newton as an Automotive Technician.He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, but most of all he loved being with his son, Jaylenn Edward.Ben had a playful, caring demeanor and was a loyal friend. His door was always open to those he felt he could befriend with help, making him a big brother or a father figure to some.He enjoyed hunting, riding his motorcycle and cheering on his favorite team, OU. Ben had strong convictions and trust in the Lord. He will be missed by many.Benjamin is survived by his mother, Susan Wheeler; son, Jaylenn Edward Wheeler; sister, Heather Spencer; grandmother, Wanda Carr; and many other family and friends.He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Edward Wheeler.A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton.Memorial Contribution in Ben’s name are suggested to Seventh Direction, 212 N. Hillside, Wichita, Kansas 67214.

Benjamin Edward Wheeler |1979-2021|

Henry Lester Winn,  75, passed away on Sunday May 2nd, 2021 in Valley Center, Kansas.

He was born in Winfield, Kansas to Donald Cox Winn and Rosetta Grace Hinkle. He attended and graduated from West High School in Wichita, Kansas. He served in the United States Air Force as a Military Police stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base and transferred to Thailand. 

Henry enjoyed the outdoors and spent time fishing and camping.

He is preceded in death by his brothers Rodney Winn and Donnie Irvine.

Henry is survived by Carolyn Winn, daughters Ashlee Winn and Angela Winn, granddaughter Katy Liggett, sister 

Patricia Sexton-Holt and brother Ron Sexton.

A graveside service with family will be held at Resurrection Cemetery, 1640 N. Maize Rd, Wichita Kansas on Thursday, May 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.bakerfhvc.com">www.bakerfhvc.com</a>.

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 </figure>Henry Lester Winn, 75, passed away on Sunday May 2nd, 2021 in Valley Center, Kansas.He was born in Winfield, Kansas to Donald Cox Winn and Rosetta Grace Hinkle. He attended and graduated from West High School in Wichita, Kansas. He served in the United States Air Force as a Military Police stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base and transferred to Thailand. Henry enjoyed the outdoors and spent time fishing and camping.He is preceded in death by his brothers Rodney Winn and Donnie Irvine.Henry is survived by Carolyn Winn, daughters Ashlee Winn and Angela Winn, granddaughter Katy Liggett, sister Patricia Sexton-Holt and brother Ron Sexton.A graveside service with family will be held at Resurrection Cemetery, 1640 N. Maize Rd, Wichita Kansas on Thursday, May 20 at 10:30 a.m.Condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.bakerfhvc.com">www.bakerfhvc.com</a>.

Henry Lester Winn |2021|

Donald (Don) Julius Lundquist passed away peacefully on May 15, 2021, surrounded by family at Riverview Estates in Marquette, Kansas. Don was born on April 12, 1931, the son of Abner R. and Martha Hawkinson Lundquist on the family farm near Fremont, Kansas, the youngest of four children. He lived and farmed in the Fremont and Marquette communities except for two years in the Army from 1953-1955. 

Don attended grade school at Fremont then Lindsborg High School, graduating in 1948. He attended a radio and electronics trade school in Omaha for a year after graduation. He returned to the family farm in partnership with his father and brother, LaVern in the 1950’s and continued to farm in the valley until 2001. The partnership also had a cattle-feeding operation.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers LaVern (Eleanor) and Virgil (Doris), sister Adeline (John) Hult and his first wife Pattie.

On October 25, 1952, Don was united in marriage to Pattie D. Steele in McPherson. Together, they farmed in the Fremont area for 49 years. One daughter, Rebecca (Becky) Dawn was born to this union in 1960. Pattie passed away on December 29, 2001.

Don spent most of his farming years growing irrigated crops along the Smoky Hill River east of Fremont. He won many awards for his excellent crops of corn and soybeans, including the National Corn Growers Meritorious Service Award in 1996 and the first-ever Corn Impact Award from the Kansas Corn Growers in 2018.

Don was a past director of the Kansas Livestock Association. He was past president of the Kansas Corn Growers and served for nine years as Kansas director of the National Corn Growers. He traveled to Washington, D.C. several times while working on various committees formulating Farm Bills and developing new uses for corn, including ethanol and biodegradable plastics. Don and Pat attended many Corn Growers conventions across the United States developing lifetime friendships. He also was an active member of the American Legion, including many years of service on the Honor Guard.

Avid Kansas State football fans, Don and Pat were season ticket holders for many years. Purple was the color of the day for Saturdays with a special group of family and friends. 4-H was a family program for them with Becky in the 1970’s and later in the 1990’s with their grandsons Kyle, Kevin and Kurtis in Miami County. Don and Pat followed Becky through her school events and then continued with the three grandsons in later years. Grandpa and Grandma were in the stands to cheer them on in all kinds of activities.

On April 10, 2004, Don married Dixie A. Lindstrom at the Freemount Lutheran Church. They made their home in Marquette. Don continued to farm in retirement west of Marquette with Dixie and family.

Family was very important to Don. He loved working and playing with the extended Lundquist, Steele and Lindstrom families. Don was a loving, caring husband, father and grandfather who gave a lot of time to nurture his family in health and in sickness. Farming was his occupation as well as his hobby. Reading usually included a farm magazine or articles on the computer about farming. He never retired from learning about farming.

Don was currently a member of Elim Lutheran Church in Marquette, after being a lifetime member of the Freemount Lutheran Church. He served on the church council for many years, including two terms as chairman. He enjoyed serving on the cemetery committee, taking over the Freemount Cemetery record keeping from 2001-2013. He enjoyed learning about the cemetery from his mentor, Paul Danielson through the years. Don served on the Freemount Church Foundation board from 2004-2014. Although officially retiring from farming in 2001, he continued to help on the farm for Daryl Shields in the valley and Shayne Fox in Marquette for several years. 

Don and Dixie enjoyed many trips across the country. Cattle shows, especially when granddaughters Kylie and Kayla were showing, became a new hobby for Don and Dixie as well as attending some Corn Growers conventions and meetings. 

Don and Dixie moved to Marquette to live in town in 2004 after always living on a farm for over 50 years. During these years the Marquette grandkids became a new adventure for Don and Dixie. They kept “Pappo” young at heart while retiring in Marquette. Known for his great hugs with his family and friends, Don truly enjoyed talking to all his many friends. If you were his friend, you could count on a hug with every hello and goodbye. We will miss those great hugs, Donnie!!

Survivors include wife Dixie of the home; daughter Becky Morgan (Jim) of Louisburg; grandson Kyle, Kevin (Whitney), and Kurtis Morgan; stepdaughters Traci (Kevin) Forssberg of Shawnee, Marci (Shayne) Fox of Marquette, Carri (Eric) Thies of Lenexa; great-grandchild Raegan Morgan; step-grandchildren Kylie and Kayla Fox, Logan Forssberg and Savannah Thies; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 21, 2021, at Elim Lutheran Church in Marquette, with Pastor Amy Pavlovich, officiating.  Private family inurnment will take place at Freemont Lutheran Cemetery, prior to the memorial.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Elim Lutheran Church or to the Marquette American Legion Post #253.  Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

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 </figure>Donald (Don) Julius Lundquist passed away peacefully on May 15, 2021, surrounded by family at Riverview Estates in Marquette, Kansas. Don was born on April 12, 1931, the son of Abner R. and Martha Hawkinson Lundquist on the family farm near Fremont, Kansas, the youngest of four children. He lived and farmed in the Fremont and Marquette communities except for two years in the Army from 1953-1955. Don attended grade school at Fremont then Lindsborg High School, graduating in 1948. He attended a radio and electronics trade school in Omaha for a year after graduation. He returned to the family farm in partnership with his father and brother, LaVern in the 1950’s and continued to farm in the valley until 2001. The partnership also had a cattle-feeding operation.He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers LaVern (Eleanor) and Virgil (Doris), sister Adeline (John) Hult and his first wife Pattie.On October 25, 1952, Don was united in marriage to Pattie D. Steele in McPherson. Together, they farmed in the Fremont area for 49 years. One daughter, Rebecca (Becky) Dawn was born to this union in 1960. Pattie passed away on December 29, 2001.Don spent most of his farming years growing irrigated crops along the Smoky Hill River east of Fremont. He won many awards for his excellent crops of corn and soybeans, including the National Corn Growers Meritorious Service Award in 1996 and the first-ever Corn Impact Award from the Kansas Corn Growers in 2018.Don was a past director of the Kansas Livestock Association. He was past president of the Kansas Corn Growers and served for nine years as Kansas director of the National Corn Growers. He traveled to Washington, D.C. several times while working on various committees formulating Farm Bills and developing new uses for corn, including ethanol and biodegradable plastics. Don and Pat attended many Corn Growers conventions across the United States developing lifetime friendships. He also was an active member of the American Legion, including many years of service on the Honor Guard.Avid Kansas State football fans, Don and Pat were season ticket holders for many years. Purple was the color of the day for Saturdays with a special group of family and friends. 4-H was a family program for them with Becky in the 1970’s and later in the 1990’s with their grandsons Kyle, Kevin and Kurtis in Miami County. Don and Pat followed Becky through her school events and then continued with the three grandsons in later years. Grandpa and Grandma were in the stands to cheer them on in all kinds of activities.On April 10, 2004, Don married Dixie A. Lindstrom at the Freemount Lutheran Church. They made their home in Marquette. Don continued to farm in retirement west of Marquette with Dixie and family.Family was very important to Don. He loved working and playing with the extended Lundquist, Steele and Lindstrom families. Don was a loving, caring husband, father and grandfather who gave a lot of time to nurture his family in health and in sickness. Farming was his occupation as well as his hobby. Reading usually included a farm magazine or articles on the computer about farming. He never retired from learning about farming.Don was currently a member of Elim Lutheran Church in Marquette, after being a lifetime member of the Freemount Lutheran Church. He served on the church council for many years, including two terms as chairman. He enjoyed serving on the cemetery committee, taking over the Freemount Cemetery record keeping from 2001-2013. He enjoyed learning about the cemetery from his mentor, Paul Danielson through the years. Don served on the Freemount Church Foundation board from 2004-2014. Although officially retiring from farming in 2001, he continued to help on the farm for Daryl Shields in the valley and Shayne Fox in Marquette for several years. Don and Dixie enjoyed many trips across the country. Cattle shows, especially when granddaughters Kylie and Kayla were showing, became a new hobby for Don and Dixie as well as attending some Corn Growers conventions and meetings. Don and Dixie moved to Marquette to live in town in 2004 after always living on a farm for over 50 years. During these years the Marquette grandkids became a new adventure for Don and Dixie. They kept “Pappo” young at heart while retiring in Marquette. Known for his great hugs with his family and friends, Don truly enjoyed talking to all his many friends. If you were his friend, you could count on a hug with every hello and goodbye. We will miss those great hugs, Donnie!!Survivors include wife Dixie of the home; daughter Becky Morgan (Jim) of Louisburg; grandson Kyle, Kevin (Whitney), and Kurtis Morgan; stepdaughters Traci (Kevin) Forssberg of Shawnee, Marci (Shayne) Fox of Marquette, Carri (Eric) Thies of Lenexa; great-grandchild Raegan Morgan; step-grandchildren Kylie and Kayla Fox, Logan Forssberg and Savannah Thies; numerous nieces and nephews.Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 21, 2021, at Elim Lutheran Church in Marquette, with Pastor Amy Pavlovich, officiating. Private family inurnment will take place at Freemont Lutheran Cemetery, prior to the memorial.Memorial contributions may be made to the Elim Lutheran Church or to the Marquette American Legion Post #253. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Donald Julius Lundquist |1931-2021|

David Wayne Anno, 62, passed away May 14, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; He was born February 14, 1959, in Falls City, NE, to Dwaine L. and Juanita (Prater) Anno, Sr.

David graduated from Falls City Sacred Heart High School.&nbsp; He was a self-employed over-the-road truck driver and enjoyed every moment of being on the road.&nbsp; David also enjoyed old cars and playing pranks.&nbsp; He had a wonderful sense of humor.

David is survived by:&nbsp; fiancée, Ruth Ruelas of Omaha, NE; children, Melissa Anno of Chehallis, WA, and Cory Anno of Analaska, WA; siblings, Dwaine (Sandy) Anno, Jr., of Falls City, NE, Geri (Tim) Meyer of Avoca, NE, and Doug (Sue) Anno of Lincoln, NE; stepfather, Leland Caskey of Lincoln, NE; five stepchildren; seven grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; sister, Anita Bentley; and brother-in-law, Kevin Bentley.

Cremation is planned.&nbsp; A private Celebration of Life gathering will be held in Nebraska at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to American Heart Association, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

David Wayne Anno, 62, passed away May 14, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; He was born February 14, 1959, in Falls City, NE, to Dwaine L. and Juanita (Prater) Anno, Sr.David graduated from Falls City Sacred Heart High School.&nbsp; He was a self-employed over-the-road truck driver and enjoyed every moment of being on the road.&nbsp; David also enjoyed old cars and playing pranks.&nbsp; He had a wonderful sense of humor.David is survived by:&nbsp; fiancée, Ruth Ruelas of Omaha, NE; children, Melissa Anno of Chehallis, WA, and Cory Anno of Analaska, WA; siblings, Dwaine (Sandy) Anno, Jr., of Falls City, NE, Geri (Tim) Meyer of Avoca, NE, and Doug (Sue) Anno of Lincoln, NE; stepfather, Leland Caskey of Lincoln, NE; five stepchildren; seven grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.He was preceded in death by: his parents; sister, Anita Bentley; and brother-in-law, Kevin Bentley.Cremation is planned.&nbsp; A private Celebration of Life gathering will be held in Nebraska at a future date.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to American Heart Association, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

David Wayne Anno |1959-2021|

Gary O. (GO) Manear, 75, of Buhler, KS, died on May 15, 2021.  Born to Wiley and Edythe (Richardson) Manear of Thermopolis, WY, Gary grew up in Hutchinson, KS where he participated in Boy Scouts and became an Eagle Scout.  As a young man he was a car and motorcycle enthusiast.  He also grew up under the tutelage of his father as a carpenter.

Gary married LaVon (Schroeder) Manear in 1965.  They had two daughters, Christine and Natalie and moved to Buhler, KS, in 1969, where he operated Manear Auto Rebuilders in the early 1970s.  His career spanned nearly 60 years, encompassing mechanics, auto body repair, carpentry, and restauranteurship. In the mid 1980s he undertook the salvage of their original 19th century home on Maple Street, and designed and built a passive solar home which became the site of he and LaVon’s business, LaVon’s Bakery and BBQ. He and LaVon operated the business up to the present, where he enjoyed the company of their many patrons and friends.

Among his passions was Gary’s love of horses, which led him to a community of new friends.  He appreciated the aesthetic and craftsmanship of all facets of horsemanship and was known for his Western flair. In middle age, he took on the re-education of Captain, a 10-year-old horse, who became his boon companion.  Throughout this period he continued to develop his aesthetic of inventive reuse of common materials.  An avid reader, thinking and creating were two of the greatest joys of his life.

Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, LaVon, daughters, Christine Manear Anderson (Ric), Natalie Manear Gaynor (Matthew) and three handsome grandsons, Sam Wiley Anderson, Joseph True Acuff and Wiley Neel Acuff, as well as Mille, his favorite cat.

Cremation is planned.  A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.  Memorials are suggested to St. Luke’s Heart Institute, Kansas City, MO, in care of Buhler Mortuary, P.O. Box 589, Buhler, KS 67522.

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 </figure>Gary O. (GO) Manear, 75, of Buhler, KS, died on May 15, 2021. Born to Wiley and Edythe (Richardson) Manear of Thermopolis, WY, Gary grew up in Hutchinson, KS where he participated in Boy Scouts and became an Eagle Scout. As a young man he was a car and motorcycle enthusiast. He also grew up under the tutelage of his father as a carpenter.Gary married LaVon (Schroeder) Manear in 1965. They had two daughters, Christine and Natalie and moved to Buhler, KS, in 1969, where he operated Manear Auto Rebuilders in the early 1970s. His career spanned nearly 60 years, encompassing mechanics, auto body repair, carpentry, and restauranteurship. In the mid 1980s he undertook the salvage of their original 19th century home on Maple Street, and designed and built a passive solar home which became the site of he and LaVon’s business, LaVon’s Bakery and BBQ. He and LaVon operated the business up to the present, where he enjoyed the company of their many patrons and friends.Among his passions was Gary’s love of horses, which led him to a community of new friends. He appreciated the aesthetic and craftsmanship of all facets of horsemanship and was known for his Western flair. In middle age, he took on the re-education of Captain, a 10-year-old horse, who became his boon companion. Throughout this period he continued to develop his aesthetic of inventive reuse of common materials. An avid reader, thinking and creating were two of the greatest joys of his life.Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, LaVon, daughters, Christine Manear Anderson (Ric), Natalie Manear Gaynor (Matthew) and three handsome grandsons, Sam Wiley Anderson, Joseph True Acuff and Wiley Neel Acuff, as well as Mille, his favorite cat.Cremation is planned. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Memorials are suggested to St. Luke’s Heart Institute, Kansas City, MO, in care of Buhler Mortuary, P.O. Box 589, Buhler, KS 67522.

Gary O. Manear |2021|

Dustin Dean Altum, 34, died Sunday May 9, 2021 at Newton Medical Center following a brief illness.&nbsp; He was born November 6, 1986 in Newton, Kansas to Wesley D. and Ellen M. (Schuman) Altum.

Dustin was employed in the security industry where he could use his electrical and wiring skills he was continually worked to improve and become more efficient.

He was known for his jokes and ability to make people laugh.&nbsp; He enjoyed relaxing with a good action movie or police and military shows.&nbsp; Paintball, poker, video games were also a pastime that was enjoyed.&nbsp; He was a proud Kansas City Chiefs fan and could be found cheering them to victories on Sunday afternoons.

Dustin’s greatest joy was being a father, son, brother and friend.&nbsp; He greatly looked forward to time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his son Alex Altum, Fiancé Jordan Perkins, step sons James Pease and Colby Dix, brother Robert Altum, sister Mandy Craig and his parents Wesley and Ellen Altum. He is also survived by nieces Katelyn Stahly-Zinn and Erin Zinn and his nephews Jett Altum, Jeffrey Craig, and Preston Craig.&nbsp; Many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins also survive.

A celebration of Dustin’s life will be Friday May 21, at the Volunteer Hall at the Harvey County East Lake with The Reverend Donna Voteau presiding.

Dustin Dean Altum, 34, died Sunday May 9, 2021 at Newton Medical Center following a brief illness.&nbsp; He was born November 6, 1986 in Newton, Kansas to Wesley D. and Ellen M. (Schuman) Altum.Dustin was employed in the security industry where he could use his electrical and wiring skills he was continually worked to improve and become more efficient.He was known for his jokes and ability to make people laugh.&nbsp; He enjoyed relaxing with a good action movie or police and military shows.&nbsp; Paintball, poker, video games were also a pastime that was enjoyed.&nbsp; He was a proud Kansas City Chiefs fan and could be found cheering them to victories on Sunday afternoons.Dustin’s greatest joy was being a father, son, brother and friend.&nbsp; He greatly looked forward to time with his family and friends.He is survived by his son Alex Altum, Fiancé Jordan Perkins, step sons James Pease and Colby Dix, brother Robert Altum, sister Mandy Craig and his parents Wesley and Ellen Altum. He is also survived by nieces Katelyn Stahly-Zinn and Erin Zinn and his nephews Jett Altum, Jeffrey Craig, and Preston Craig.&nbsp; Many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins also survive.A celebration of Dustin’s life will be Friday May 21, at the Volunteer Hall at the Harvey County East Lake with The Reverend Donna Voteau presiding.

Dustin Dean Altum |1986-2021|

Philip Clyde Koontz, age 72, died suddenly May 13, 2021 at his home in Newton.  Phil was born in Beatrice, Neb on June 30, 1948 to Rev Elbert and Ruth Schroeder Koontz.  He graduated from the Hillsboro public schools and Bethel College.  He married Sondra Kay Bandy in Hesston on September 4, 1970. They celebrated 50 years together in 2020.

At age 16, Phil was baptized in the Mennonite Church by his father.  He became a faithful member of the Bethel College Mennonite Church where he served as a member of the worship and trustee commissions.

Throughout high school and college, Phil and his brothers ran a custom combine crew.  Phil was the crew’s mechanic.  This business enabled Phil to graduate debt free from college.  He was always astounded at the trust his father placed in three young men.

Phil was employed at Price Bros Equipment, Wichita, for 40 years where he worked on industrial equipment.  He loved a mechanical problem and was known at work and in the family for his strong work ethic and his ability to fix anything.  He retired in 2012.

Music was one of Phil’s passions.  While in college, he sang with Bethel’s madrigals, concert choir, and male quartet.  At church he sang in the chancel choir and played in the bell choir.  He was a choir and board member of the Newton Chorale, and for more than 40 years, he sang in the Wichita Symphony Chorus.

Another passion was cars.  While the family lost count of the number of cars Phil owned, Phil did not.  He could recite details about every one of them and all the cars he saw on the road.  Phil loved to read history, memoirs, and biographies.  He enjoyed traveling, and with Sondra toured 17 foreign countries and all but two of the fifty states.  Give him a map to look at and he was busy for hours.

Phil was a man of integrity, honesty, and kindness, a gentle man of subtle humor, reserved until he knew you well, and always curious about how things worked.

Phil is survived by his beloved wife Sondra Bandy Koontz, two brothers:  Theodore (Gayle) of Goshen, IN and Richard (Barbara) of North Newton, 1 niece and 4 nephews, and ten great nieces and nephews with another on the way.  He treasured these family relationships and his many friends.

Public visitation (no family present) at the funeral home from 3 – 8 p.m., May 19.  A limited seating memorial service will be held Thursday, May 20, at 1:30 p.m. at the Bethel College Mennonite Church, North Newton.   A public graveside service in Greenwood Cemetery follows at 3 p.m.  Memorials may be sent to the Bethel College Music Department or the Bethel College Mennonite Church in care of Petersen Funeral Home, 215 N. Main, Newton, KS 67114.

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 </figure>Philip Clyde Koontz, age 72, died suddenly May 13, 2021 at his home in Newton. Phil was born in Beatrice, Neb on June 30, 1948 to Rev Elbert and Ruth Schroeder Koontz. He graduated from the Hillsboro public schools and Bethel College. He married Sondra Kay Bandy in Hesston on September 4, 1970. They celebrated 50 years together in 2020.At age 16, Phil was baptized in the Mennonite Church by his father. He became a faithful member of the Bethel College Mennonite Church where he served as a member of the worship and trustee commissions.Throughout high school and college, Phil and his brothers ran a custom combine crew. Phil was the crew’s mechanic. This business enabled Phil to graduate debt free from college. He was always astounded at the trust his father placed in three young men.Phil was employed at Price Bros Equipment, Wichita, for 40 years where he worked on industrial equipment. He loved a mechanical problem and was known at work and in the family for his strong work ethic and his ability to fix anything. He retired in 2012.Music was one of Phil’s passions. While in college, he sang with Bethel’s madrigals, concert choir, and male quartet. At church he sang in the chancel choir and played in the bell choir. He was a choir and board member of the Newton Chorale, and for more than 40 years, he sang in the Wichita Symphony Chorus.Another passion was cars. While the family lost count of the number of cars Phil owned, Phil did not. He could recite details about every one of them and all the cars he saw on the road. Phil loved to read history, memoirs, and biographies. He enjoyed traveling, and with Sondra toured 17 foreign countries and all but two of the fifty states. Give him a map to look at and he was busy for hours.Phil was a man of integrity, honesty, and kindness, a gentle man of subtle humor, reserved until he knew you well, and always curious about how things worked.Phil is survived by his beloved wife Sondra Bandy Koontz, two brothers: Theodore (Gayle) of Goshen, IN and Richard (Barbara) of North Newton, 1 niece and 4 nephews, and ten great nieces and nephews with another on the way. He treasured these family relationships and his many friends.Public visitation (no family present) at the funeral home from 3 – 8 p.m., May 19. A limited seating memorial service will be held Thursday, May 20, at 1:30 p.m. at the Bethel College Mennonite Church, North Newton. A public graveside service in Greenwood Cemetery follows at 3 p.m. Memorials may be sent to the Bethel College Music Department or the Bethel College Mennonite Church in care of Petersen Funeral Home, 215 N. Main, Newton, KS 67114.

Philip Clyde Koontz |1948-2021|

Robert C. Perkins, 92, of Lindsborg, Kansas, and formerly of McPherson passed away at 8:10 a.m., Saturday, May 15th, 2021 while in the company of his loving wife, at Bethany Home. Bob was born in McPherson, Kansas on June 20, 1928, a son of Susie Marie (Rogers) and Charlie Francis Perkins. Bob attended Lincoln grade school, McPherson Junior High school and graduated from McPherson High School in 1946. He later attended McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas and the FBI Academy, Washington D.C. He attended First Christian Church, McPherson. He served in the National Guard of Kansas as a Pvt. First Class. He also served in the U.S. Air Force as a Staff Sergeant in the Korean War and was honorably discharged. He received the United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Metal, Korean Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, SO Hq 6580th ABGRU. Robert Clayton "Bob" Perkins was united in marriage to Sandra Grace Hale on January 7, 1956 at the First Christian Church, McPherson, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in McPherson. This union was blessed with the birth of three children, two sons and one daughter, Steven, Randall, and Beth. Through the years, Bob worked in housing construction, and worked for the McPherson City Police Department for 35 years with 22 of those years as Police Chief. Bob was a member of the McPherson Shrine Club, IsIs Temple of Salina, Kansas, Free Masonry; Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, life member of the American Legion Post 24, Kansas Peace Officers Association, Boy Scouts, Amateur Radio Club, Disabled American Veterans Commanders Club, life member of the Kansas Assn. of Chiefs of Police. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over 65 years, Sandra G Perkins, of Lindsborg, Kansas; his children, Steven R. Perkins and wife Marilyn, of McPherson, Kansas, Randall C. Perkins and wife Shari, of McPherson, Kansas, and Beth M. Hopp and husband Robert, of Abilene, Kansas; his six grandchildren, Tracy Morgan (Danny), Daniel Perkins, Justin Perkins (Cheryl), Brenton Perkins (Stephanie), Adam Hopp, and Owen Hopp (Melissa); his eight great-grandchildren, Austin Morgan (Lorrin), Alex Perkins (Kendall), Emilee Perkins, Skyler Perkins, Natalee Perkins, Cora Perkins, George Perkins, and Brenna Perkins; his 3 great-great-grandchildren, Brynlee Morgan, Lyla Morgan, and Ava Perkins; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Susie and Charlie Perkins; two brothers, Dempsey Duncon and Don Edward Perkins; and two sisters, Priscilla Dean Boblet and Rosella Lee Tipton. Visitation will beheld on Friday, May 21, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson. The memorial service will be held at Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 with Pastor Robert H. Park officiating. Final resting place will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, Kansas with Military honors presented by members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2715 and the American Legion Post 24 both of McPherson and Taps played by Mark Casebeer. Memorial contributions may be given to KPTS Channel 8 in memory of Bob and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Robert C. Perkins, 92, of Lindsborg, Kansas, and formerly of McPherson passed away at 8:10 a.m., Saturday, May 15th, 2021 while in the company of his loving wife, at Bethany Home. Bob was born in McPherson, Kansas on June 20, 1928, a son of Susie Marie (Rogers) and Charlie Francis Perkins. Bob attended Lincoln grade school, McPherson Junior High school and graduated from McPherson High School in 1946. He later attended McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas and the FBI Academy, Washington D.C. He attended First Christian Church, McPherson. He served in the National Guard of Kansas as a Pvt. First Class. He also served in the U.S. Air Force as a Staff Sergeant in the Korean War and was honorably discharged. He received the United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Metal, Korean Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, SO Hq 6580th ABGRU. Robert Clayton "Bob" Perkins was united in marriage to Sandra Grace Hale on January 7, 1956 at the First Christian Church, McPherson, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in McPherson. This union was blessed with the birth of three children, two sons and one daughter, Steven, Randall, and Beth. Through the years, Bob worked in housing construction, and worked for the McPherson City Police Department for 35 years with 22 of those years as Police Chief. Bob was a member of the McPherson Shrine Club, IsIs Temple of Salina, Kansas, Free Masonry; Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, life member of the American Legion Post 24, Kansas Peace Officers Association, Boy Scouts, Amateur Radio Club, Disabled American Veterans Commanders Club, life member of the Kansas Assn. of Chiefs of Police. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over 65 years, Sandra G Perkins, of Lindsborg, Kansas; his children, Steven R. Perkins and wife Marilyn, of McPherson, Kansas, Randall C. Perkins and wife Shari, of McPherson, Kansas, and Beth M. Hopp and husband Robert, of Abilene, Kansas; his six grandchildren, Tracy Morgan (Danny), Daniel Perkins, Justin Perkins (Cheryl), Brenton Perkins (Stephanie), Adam Hopp, and Owen Hopp (Melissa); his eight great-grandchildren, Austin Morgan (Lorrin), Alex Perkins (Kendall), Emilee Perkins, Skyler Perkins, Natalee Perkins, Cora Perkins, George Perkins, and Brenna Perkins; his 3 great-great-grandchildren, Brynlee Morgan, Lyla Morgan, and Ava Perkins; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Susie and Charlie Perkins; two brothers, Dempsey Duncon and Don Edward Perkins; and two sisters, Priscilla Dean Boblet and Rosella Lee Tipton. Visitation will beheld on Friday, May 21, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson. The memorial service will be held at Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 with Pastor Robert H. Park officiating. Final resting place will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, Kansas with Military honors presented by members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2715 and the American Legion Post 24 both of McPherson and Taps played by Mark Casebeer. Memorial contributions may be given to KPTS Channel 8 in memory of Bob and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert C. Perkins |1928-2021|

Margaret June Cornwell, 94, passed away May 16, 2021, at Kenwood Plaza, St. John, KS.&nbsp; She was born on June 17, 1926, in Osborne County Kansas to Loren and Areta (Dibble)&nbsp; Breckenridge.&nbsp;

June graduated from Woodston High School and Fort Hays College.&nbsp; She then moved to St. John to teach Home Economics where she met Jack Cornwell.&nbsp; On June 6, 1948, they were married at her parents’ home in Rooks County Kansas.&nbsp; To this union were born three children, Rick, Martha and Joe.

June was involved with Jack in the operations of Cornwell Farms.&nbsp; She was a 4-H leader for years teaching many 4-Hers how to bake and was known for her excellent cooking skills including her harvest meals and bread baking.&nbsp; She was also known for her needlework having made elaborate Christmas stockings for grandchildren and great-grandchildren which were treasured, and beautiful crewel and cross-stich pieces. June was a member of the First United Methodist Church, St. John; Chapter AC PEO, Hesperian and a founding member of the Progressive Mothers’ Club.

June is survived by her children Rick Cornwell, &nbsp;Martha (Dan) Riddell and Joe (Lisa) Cornwell; grandchildren Jeff (Sarah) Cornwell, Casey (Charley) Forsyth, Bethany (Scott) Krehbiel, Rob (Chaney) Riddell, Mark Riddell, Melissa (Jake) Cline, Cami (Burke) Long, Ty (Vanessa) Cornwell, and Marci (Austin) Klug;&nbsp; seventeen great-grandchildren; sister Patsy Noble, four nieces and one nephew.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband Jack, her parents, her daughter in law Gayle Cornwell, her brother Eugene Breckenridge and two nephews.&nbsp;

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 18, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Minnis Chapel, 526 E. 4th Ave., St. John. Funeral service will be Wednesday, May 19, at 1:30 p.m. at Minnis Chapel.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the St. John First United Methodist Church or the St. John Educational Foundation &nbsp;in care of Minnis Chapel, P.O. Box 34, St. John, KS&nbsp; 67576.

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 </figure>Margaret June Cornwell, 94, passed away May 16, 2021, at Kenwood Plaza, St. John, KS.&nbsp; She was born on June 17, 1926, in Osborne County Kansas to Loren and Areta (Dibble)&nbsp; Breckenridge.&nbsp;June graduated from Woodston High School and Fort Hays College.&nbsp; She then moved to St. John to teach Home Economics where she met Jack Cornwell.&nbsp; On June 6, 1948, they were married at her parents’ home in Rooks County Kansas.&nbsp; To this union were born three children, Rick, Martha and Joe.June was involved with Jack in the operations of Cornwell Farms.&nbsp; She was a 4-H leader for years teaching many 4-Hers how to bake and was known for her excellent cooking skills including her harvest meals and bread baking.&nbsp; She was also known for her needlework having made elaborate Christmas stockings for grandchildren and great-grandchildren which were treasured, and beautiful crewel and cross-stich pieces. June was a member of the First United Methodist Church, St. John; Chapter AC PEO, Hesperian and a founding member of the Progressive Mothers’ Club.June is survived by her children Rick Cornwell, &nbsp;Martha (Dan) Riddell and Joe (Lisa) Cornwell; grandchildren Jeff (Sarah) Cornwell, Casey (Charley) Forsyth, Bethany (Scott) Krehbiel, Rob (Chaney) Riddell, Mark Riddell, Melissa (Jake) Cline, Cami (Burke) Long, Ty (Vanessa) Cornwell, and Marci (Austin) Klug;&nbsp; seventeen great-grandchildren; sister Patsy Noble, four nieces and one nephew.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband Jack, her parents, her daughter in law Gayle Cornwell, her brother Eugene Breckenridge and two nephews.&nbsp;Visitation will be Tuesday, May 18, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Minnis Chapel, 526 E. 4th Ave., St. John. Funeral service will be Wednesday, May 19, at 1:30 p.m. at Minnis Chapel.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the St. John First United Methodist Church or the St. John Educational Foundation &nbsp;in care of Minnis Chapel, P.O. Box 34, St. John, KS&nbsp; 67576.

Margaret June (Breckenridge) Cornwell |1926-2021|

Kathy Lenora Kilbourn, 75, of Rago, Kansas, passed away May 12, 2021 at her home. 

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, May 17, 2021 at Alden Valley Cemetery, Alden, Kansas, with Joseph Delancy officiating. 

Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until 1:30 P.M., Monday, May 17, 2021 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present. The family has requested memorials be given to Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling to help with funeral expenses.

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 </figure>Kathy Lenora Kilbourn, 75, of Rago, Kansas, passed away May 12, 2021 at her home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, May 17, 2021 at Alden Valley Cemetery, Alden, Kansas, with Joseph Delancy officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until 1:30 P.M., Monday, May 17, 2021 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present. The family has requested memorials be given to Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling to help with funeral expenses.

Kathy Lenora Kilbourn |1945-2021|

Cheri’s life began on November 11, 1970 the daughter of Charles “Bill” and Elizabeth “Dianne” (Poland) Buggeln in Ransom, Kansas. She graduated from Augusta Kansas High, Class of 1989, received her associates degree from York College in York, Nebraska and attended classes at Oklahoma Christian. She married Charles “Chuck” Cantrell on March 17, 2016 in Winfield. She was a member of Winfield Church of Christ, loved her children, enjoyed reading, counted cross stitch, word games, movies on Lifetime and collecting pens, purses, and roosters.

Her loving family includes her husband, Chuck of the home, daughters, Teri and Lexi Lech and Abby Cantrell; sons, Eli and Lane Cantrell all of Winfield; parents, Bill and Dianne Buggeln of Augusta; brothers and their wives, Eric and Shannon Buggeln of Carthage, New York, Evan and Jaclyn Buggeln of Edmond, Oklahoma; sister and her husband, Michelle and Albert Bair of Pratt, Kansas; many nieces and nephews.

Cheri passed away peacefully into her Savior’s arms on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at the age of 50, after a courageous battle with Covid 19.

Her family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 18, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 19 at 10:30 a.m. both at Winfield Church of Christ, 1113 Country Club Road, Winfield. Following the funeral, she will be laid to rest in the Isabel Cemetery in Isabel, Kansas at 3:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Winfield Church of Christ in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign her online guest book and leave a memory of Cheri at <a href="http://www.ymzfh.com">www.ymzfh.com</a>.

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 </figure>Cheri’s life began on November 11, 1970 the daughter of Charles “Bill” and Elizabeth “Dianne” (Poland) Buggeln in Ransom, Kansas. She graduated from Augusta Kansas High, Class of 1989, received her associates degree from York College in York, Nebraska and attended classes at Oklahoma Christian. She married Charles “Chuck” Cantrell on March 17, 2016 in Winfield. She was a member of Winfield Church of Christ, loved her children, enjoyed reading, counted cross stitch, word games, movies on Lifetime and collecting pens, purses, and roosters.Her loving family includes her husband, Chuck of the home, daughters, Teri and Lexi Lech and Abby Cantrell; sons, Eli and Lane Cantrell all of Winfield; parents, Bill and Dianne Buggeln of Augusta; brothers and their wives, Eric and Shannon Buggeln of Carthage, New York, Evan and Jaclyn Buggeln of Edmond, Oklahoma; sister and her husband, Michelle and Albert Bair of Pratt, Kansas; many nieces and nephews.Cheri passed away peacefully into her Savior’s arms on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at the age of 50, after a courageous battle with Covid 19.Her family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 18, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 19 at 10:30 a.m. both at Winfield Church of Christ, 1113 Country Club Road, Winfield. Following the funeral, she will be laid to rest in the Isabel Cemetery in Isabel, Kansas at 3:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be directed to Winfield Church of Christ in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign her online guest book and leave a memory of Cheri at <a href="http://www.ymzfh.com">www.ymzfh.com</a>.

Cheri Dawn (Buggeln) Cantrell |1970-2021|

Hillsboro - John Edwin Vogt, 96, passed away May 15, 2021 at Hillsboro Community Hospital in Hillsboro. He was born July 9, 1924 to Cornelius and Marie (Heidebrecht) Vogt in Corn, Oklahoma. He married Hilda Thiessen May 31, 1949 at Zoar Church in Inman. 

Survivors include: son, Michael (Georgia) Vogt of Sterling; daughters, Brenda (Lynn) Plett of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Janette (Don) Brubacher of Hillsdale, Michigan; 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife Hilda Vogt in 2015. 

Celebration of Life service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at The Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church in Hillsboro. Family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Church. 

Memorials to Tabor College or the M.B. Church 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>.

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 </figure>Hillsboro - John Edwin Vogt, 96, passed away May 15, 2021 at Hillsboro Community Hospital in Hillsboro. He was born July 9, 1924 to Cornelius and Marie (Heidebrecht) Vogt in Corn, Oklahoma. He married Hilda Thiessen May 31, 1949 at Zoar Church in Inman. Survivors include: son, Michael (Georgia) Vogt of Sterling; daughters, Brenda (Lynn) Plett of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Janette (Don) Brubacher of Hillsdale, Michigan; 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife Hilda Vogt in 2015. Celebration of Life service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at The Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church in Hillsboro. Family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Church. Memorials to Tabor College or the M.B. Church 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>.

John Edwin Vogt |1924-2021|

David Edward Armbrister, age 80, died Friday, May 7, 2021, at his home in rural Trego County, Kansas after a short battle with cancer. &nbsp; He was born April 29, 1941 in Hays, Kansas, at St. Anthony Hospital to Ed and Martha (Sauer) Armbrister.&nbsp; He attended grade school in rural Trego County through 8th grade where his mother Martha had been a school teacher and then graduated with the Class of 1959 from Ellis High School. He met Mickey Ruth Foster when he was a patient at Hadley Hospital where she worked.&nbsp; He married Mickey Ruth Foster September 6, 1969, she preceded him in death April 21, 2015.&nbsp; David began farming his family’s farm at a young age until his passing. He loved feeding, checking and watching his cattle grow. He loved planting, and harvesting his wheat and milo crops with all his family helping with the harvest as well as many others through the years. He also loved spending time with his family, grandkids and great grandkids showing them the family farm. He enjoyed his time visiting with family, friends and about anyone who wanted to take the time to converse.&nbsp; He started his Basic Training in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO on Jan. 6th, 1964, then completed his training Feb. 27th, 1964, and finished his final training at Ft. Carson, CO. He then joined the National Guard 995th Maintenance Company in Hays, KS and attended many of the 995th Maintenance Company reunions in recent years.&nbsp; He was a member of the American Legion Post in Hays, KS and also a member of St. John Lutheran Church rural Ellis. He served for a period of time as a board member at the Golden Belt Coop Ellis, KS. He is survived by his children, daughter, Davon Armbrister and significant other Mark Harbold, Ellis; sons, Michael (Gennie) Armbrister, Ellis; and Darin Armbrister, Ellis.&nbsp; Grandchildren, Kourtney (Skyler) Talkington, Ellis, KS; Aaron Schinstock, Washington DC, Brody and Bryce Armbrister, Ellis, KS; Alexa and Adam Armbrister, Hays, KS, Bailey (Keeli) Harbold, Hutchinson, KS, and great grandchildren, Hunter, Kymber, and Briar Talkington, Ellis, KS; brother-n-laws, Mack (Donna) Foster Lakewood, CO, Don (Arline) Foster, Sun City West, AZ, Jack Shull, Neodesha, KS, sister-n-laws, Carol Foster, Tulsa, OK, Mary Foster, Winfield, KS, Esther Foster, Howard, KS; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews and Friends and also his current best friend, family pet, Callie. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mickey; and his brother and sister-n-law, Harold and Carolyn Armbrister; sister-n-laws, LeOpal (Cecil) Royalty; Nina Belle (Loren) Donohue; Nancy (Bob) Blair; Carol Shull; Mary (William) Clark; Lucy Bennett; Sally (Joe) Birkle; brother-n-laws, William Foster; David Foster; and Daniel Foster. The family suggests memorials to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ellis, KS.&nbsp; Donations made payable to the organization, may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS, 67601. Services will be held July 17th, 2021 at St. John Lutheran Church. Keithley Funeral Chapel of Ellis will be handling the services. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>David Edward Armbrister, age 80, died Friday, May 7, 2021, at his home in rural Trego County, Kansas after a short battle with cancer. &nbsp; He was born April 29, 1941 in Hays, Kansas, at St. Anthony Hospital to Ed and Martha (Sauer) Armbrister.&nbsp; He attended grade school in rural Trego County through 8th grade where his mother Martha had been a school teacher and then graduated with the Class of 1959 from Ellis High School. He met Mickey Ruth Foster when he was a patient at Hadley Hospital where she worked.&nbsp; He married Mickey Ruth Foster September 6, 1969, she preceded him in death April 21, 2015.&nbsp; David began farming his family’s farm at a young age until his passing. He loved feeding, checking and watching his cattle grow. He loved planting, and harvesting his wheat and milo crops with all his family helping with the harvest as well as many others through the years. He also loved spending time with his family, grandkids and great grandkids showing them the family farm. He enjoyed his time visiting with family, friends and about anyone who wanted to take the time to converse.&nbsp; He started his Basic Training in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO on Jan. 6th, 1964, then completed his training Feb. 27th, 1964, and finished his final training at Ft. Carson, CO. He then joined the National Guard 995th Maintenance Company in Hays, KS and attended many of the 995th Maintenance Company reunions in recent years.&nbsp; He was a member of the American Legion Post in Hays, KS and also a member of St. John Lutheran Church rural Ellis. He served for a period of time as a board member at the Golden Belt Coop Ellis, KS. He is survived by his children, daughter, Davon Armbrister and significant other Mark Harbold, Ellis; sons, Michael (Gennie) Armbrister, Ellis; and Darin Armbrister, Ellis.&nbsp; Grandchildren, Kourtney (Skyler) Talkington, Ellis, KS; Aaron Schinstock, Washington DC, Brody and Bryce Armbrister, Ellis, KS; Alexa and Adam Armbrister, Hays, KS, Bailey (Keeli) Harbold, Hutchinson, KS, and great grandchildren, Hunter, Kymber, and Briar Talkington, Ellis, KS; brother-n-laws, Mack (Donna) Foster Lakewood, CO, Don (Arline) Foster, Sun City West, AZ, Jack Shull, Neodesha, KS, sister-n-laws, Carol Foster, Tulsa, OK, Mary Foster, Winfield, KS, Esther Foster, Howard, KS; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews and Friends and also his current best friend, family pet, Callie. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mickey; and his brother and sister-n-law, Harold and Carolyn Armbrister; sister-n-laws, LeOpal (Cecil) Royalty; Nina Belle (Loren) Donohue; Nancy (Bob) Blair; Carol Shull; Mary (William) Clark; Lucy Bennett; Sally (Joe) Birkle; brother-n-laws, William Foster; David Foster; and Daniel Foster. The family suggests memorials to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ellis, KS.&nbsp; Donations made payable to the organization, may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS, 67601. Services will be held July 17th, 2021 at St. John Lutheran Church. Keithley Funeral Chapel of Ellis will be handling the services. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

David Edward Armbrister

Jimmie Doyle Symonds, 82, of Hutchinson, died May 14, 2021, at Hospice House. He was born March 6, 1939, in Ramona, OK, to Orville K. and Dorothy M. (Davis) Symonds.

Jimmie owned and operated Symonds Painting, in Hutchinson, for over 30 years, before retiring at the age of 72. After retirement, he enjoyed yardwork and spending time with his family. Jimmie attended Westside Baptist Church and was a member of Loyal Order of Moose #982. He was a very loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and will be missed dearly by everyone that knew him.

On August 16, 1958, Jimmie married Jackie L. Swanson, in Enid, OK. She survives.

Also surviving are: daughter, Dorthea Wooten (Eddie); sister, Billie Steele, all of Hutchinson; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild on the way; and numerous extended family members.

He was preceded in death by: his sons, Doyle and Dale Symonds; and brother, Kenneth Symonds.

Cremation has taken place and a private family inurnment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery.

A Come and Go Reception to celebrate Jimmie’s life will be held from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the Masonic Lodge, 1800 E. 23rd Ave., Hutchinson.

Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

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

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 </figure>Jimmie Doyle Symonds, 82, of Hutchinson, died May 14, 2021, at Hospice House. He was born March 6, 1939, in Ramona, OK, to Orville K. and Dorothy M. (Davis) Symonds.Jimmie owned and operated Symonds Painting, in Hutchinson, for over 30 years, before retiring at the age of 72. After retirement, he enjoyed yardwork and spending time with his family. Jimmie attended Westside Baptist Church and was a member of Loyal Order of Moose #982. He was a very loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and will be missed dearly by everyone that knew him.On August 16, 1958, Jimmie married Jackie L. Swanson, in Enid, OK. She survives.Also surviving are: daughter, Dorthea Wooten (Eddie); sister, Billie Steele, all of Hutchinson; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild on the way; and numerous extended family members.He was preceded in death by: his sons, Doyle and Dale Symonds; and brother, Kenneth Symonds.Cremation has taken place and a private family inurnment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery.A Come and Go Reception to celebrate Jimmie’s life will be held from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the Masonic Lodge, 1800 E. 23rd Ave., Hutchinson.Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday at Elliott Mortuary.Memorial donations are suggested to Mooseheart or Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Jimmie Doyle Symonds |1939-2021|

Norma Jean (Kittle) Anstine, 84, died May 13, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born March 10, 1937, in Turon, the third of seven children born to Stacy and Opal (Fountain) Kittle. 

Norma graduated from Turon High School, and moved to Hutchinson in 1955, where she lived the rest of her life.

Norma worked in several office positions, including FarMarCo, before retiring from Farm Credit Services.  She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Doers Sunday School Class, which she helped establish in 1957.  Norma will be remembered by family and friends as an exceptional cook, especially loved baking desserts.

On August 25, 1973, she married L. Duane Anstine, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson. 

Norma is survived by:  her husband of almost 48 years, Duane; daughters, Kate (Ric) Rudiger and Marjean (Alan) Meeder; grandson, Jeremy Grubbs; sisters, Rosemary Sutton and Darlene Schwamborn; brothers, Stacy Kittle and Buford Kittle; bonus daughter, Melody Weiss; bonus sons, Randy, Robert, Scott, Phillip, and Darin Anstine; four bonus grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by:  her parents; sisters, Twila Hoffman and Carolyn Gilmore; and grandsons, Mitchell Mueller and Dallis Grubbs.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 21, 2021, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1602 N. Main, with The Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.   Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.

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

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 </figure>Norma Jean (Kittle) Anstine, 84, died May 13, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born March 10, 1937, in Turon, the third of seven children born to Stacy and Opal (Fountain) Kittle. Norma graduated from Turon High School, and moved to Hutchinson in 1955, where she lived the rest of her life.Norma worked in several office positions, including FarMarCo, before retiring from Farm Credit Services. She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Doers Sunday School Class, which she helped establish in 1957. Norma will be remembered by family and friends as an exceptional cook, especially loved baking desserts.On August 25, 1973, she married L. Duane Anstine, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson. Norma is survived by: her husband of almost 48 years, Duane; daughters, Kate (Ric) Rudiger and Marjean (Alan) Meeder; grandson, Jeremy Grubbs; sisters, Rosemary Sutton and Darlene Schwamborn; brothers, Stacy Kittle and Buford Kittle; bonus daughter, Melody Weiss; bonus sons, Randy, Robert, Scott, Phillip, and Darin Anstine; four bonus grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by: her parents; sisters, Twila Hoffman and Carolyn Gilmore; and grandsons, Mitchell Mueller and Dallis Grubbs.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 21, 2021, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1602 N. Main, with The Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials are suggested to Trinity United Methodist Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Norma J. (Kittle) Anstine |1937-2021|

Pratt - Corey William Goemann, 41, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 after a 3 year battle with esophageal cancer. He was born July 13, 1979 in Pratt to Daniel and Mary Ann (Kernohan) Goemann. Corey married Emma (Foltz) Goemann on October 7, 2017 in St. Leo, Kansas. Corey attended Pratt High School and received his Associates of Science in Accounting from Pratt Community College. He worked for the Kansas Wildlife and Parks in Pratt in the licensing department as an Administrative Specialist. He and the joy of his life, Emma, enjoyed attending movies and concerts, along with watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas Jayhawks, going to breweries, fishing, collecting records and sports cards, and spending time with his friends and family, especially his nieces and nephews. Corey is survived by his wife of 3 1/2 years, Emma; parents, Daniel and Mary Ann Goemann of Pratt; mother and father in-law, David and Amy Foltz of Wichita; brothers, Kyle (Angelia) Goemann and Rodney (Sarah) Goemann both of Pratt; brother in-laws, Jeremy Foltz of Norman, Oklahoma, James (Emily) Foltz of Prairie Village; and David Foltz of Wichita; and nieces and nephews, Pippa Foltz, Tagen, Morgan, Logan, Allison, Natasha and Kendall Goemann. Corey is preceded in death by his grandparents, Archie and Nadine Goemann and Max and Doris Kernohan. Cremation has taken place. A come and go Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. This will be a casual event, please bring any photos that you have that can be left for the family. Memorials may be made to Wild Trust for fishing habitat or Pratt Parks Department for a tree and plaque in his name in care of Larrison Mortuary.

Pratt - Corey William Goemann, 41, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 after a 3 year battle with esophageal cancer. He was born July 13, 1979 in Pratt to Daniel and Mary Ann (Kernohan) Goemann. Corey married Emma (Foltz) Goemann on October 7, 2017 in St. Leo, Kansas. Corey attended Pratt High School and received his Associates of Science in Accounting from Pratt Community College. He worked for the Kansas Wildlife and Parks in Pratt in the licensing department as an Administrative Specialist. He and the joy of his life, Emma, enjoyed attending movies and concerts, along with watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas Jayhawks, going to breweries, fishing, collecting records and sports cards, and spending time with his friends and family, especially his nieces and nephews. Corey is survived by his wife of 3 1/2 years, Emma; parents, Daniel and Mary Ann Goemann of Pratt; mother and father in-law, David and Amy Foltz of Wichita; brothers, Kyle (Angelia) Goemann and Rodney (Sarah) Goemann both of Pratt; brother in-laws, Jeremy Foltz of Norman, Oklahoma, James (Emily) Foltz of Prairie Village; and David Foltz of Wichita; and nieces and nephews, Pippa Foltz, Tagen, Morgan, Logan, Allison, Natasha and Kendall Goemann. Corey is preceded in death by his grandparents, Archie and Nadine Goemann and Max and Doris Kernohan. Cremation has taken place. A come and go Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. This will be a casual event, please bring any photos that you have that can be left for the family. Memorials may be made to Wild Trust for fishing habitat or Pratt Parks Department for a tree and plaque in his name in care of Larrison Mortuary.

Corey William Goemann |1979-2021|

Luleta Fay Wills, 90, passed away May 8, 2021, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born June 9, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Albert M. and Oleta F. (Hamblin) Buck.

On June 9, 1953, Luleta married Wesley Matthew Wills, on the United States Navy Base located near Yoder, KS. They shared over 32 years of marriage, prior to his death on July 13, 1985. She was a homemaker and member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #68, Hutchinson.

She is survived by:&nbsp; siblings, Alfred ‘Charlie’ (Cheryl) Buck of South Hutchinson, E. Lorraine (David) Warnken of Hutchinson, and Connie (Kenny) Wise of Oklahoma; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Luleta was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; son, Wesley Wills; and siblings, Richard Buck, Robert Buck, Bill Buck, Anna Belle Watts, Arnold ‘Gene’ Buck, Albert ‘JR’ Buck, Jr., and Alvin Buck.

Private graveside service will be Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Fairview Cemetery, Elmer, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to American Legion Auxiliary Unit #68, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.&nbsp;

Luleta Fay Wills, 90, passed away May 8, 2021, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born June 9, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Albert M. and Oleta F. (Hamblin) Buck.On June 9, 1953, Luleta married Wesley Matthew Wills, on the United States Navy Base located near Yoder, KS. They shared over 32 years of marriage, prior to his death on July 13, 1985. She was a homemaker and member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #68, Hutchinson.She is survived by:&nbsp; siblings, Alfred ‘Charlie’ (Cheryl) Buck of South Hutchinson, E. Lorraine (David) Warnken of Hutchinson, and Connie (Kenny) Wise of Oklahoma; and numerous nieces and nephews.Luleta was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; son, Wesley Wills; and siblings, Richard Buck, Robert Buck, Bill Buck, Anna Belle Watts, Arnold ‘Gene’ Buck, Albert ‘JR’ Buck, Jr., and Alvin Buck.Private graveside service will be Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Fairview Cemetery, Elmer, KS.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to American Legion Auxiliary Unit #68, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.&nbsp;

Luleta Fay Wills | 1930 - 2021 |

Willard Wiens, 82, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Kidron Bethel in North Newton.

Willard was born to Jacob and Mary (Wedel) Wiens on a farm outside of Lehigh, Kansas on March 31, 1939.

Willard graduated from Newton High School, the class of 1958.

Willard’s first job was as a pin setter at PlayMor Lanes, and after a few years, he was promoted to work the front desk. Little did he know the bowling alley would be where he would meet the love of his life, Lois.

On October 25, 1963, Willard married Lois Regier in Elbing, Kansas. Together they attended the First Baptist Church in Newton, Kansas.

Willard worked as the service technician at LeEd Tire for 18 years. After leaving LeED Tire he began working at Hehr International for 15 years.

Bowling remained a passion of Willards, and for over 40 years he served as the secretary of the Tuesday night league. Over the years, the bowling alley brought Willard many true and special friends.

When Willard wasn’t bowling, he enjoyed gardening, tinkering on cars, and riding his Honda 200 motorcycle to work.

In 2018 Willard moved to Kidron Bethel Healthcare and enjoyed listening to staff and people watching.

Willard is survived by his daughter, Karen Wiens and son, Jim (Kim) Wiens, both of Newton; daughter, Wendy (Patrick) O’Hare of Topeka; grandsons, Evan (Megan) Gronau of Ottawa, and Avery Gronau of Lawrence; great-grandchildren, Maggie Gronau and Garrison Gronau (to be born September 2021) of Ottawa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois Wiens on March 19, 2017; brother, Theodore Wiens; sister, Evelyn Rauh; and nephew, Leroy Rauh.

A graveside service will be at 11:00AM, Monday, May 17, at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton, Kansas with Pastor Chip Bungard presiding. A visitation is planned for the afternoon prior, Sunday, May 16, from 1:00PM to 5:00PM at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton. Family of Willard will be greeting guests during the visitation from 2:00PM to 4:00PM.

Memorials are suggested to the Newton High School Bowling Club or Newton Meals on Wheels in care of Petersen Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Willard Wiens, 82, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Kidron Bethel in North Newton.Willard was born to Jacob and Mary (Wedel) Wiens on a farm outside of Lehigh, Kansas on March 31, 1939.Willard graduated from Newton High School, the class of 1958.Willard’s first job was as a pin setter at PlayMor Lanes, and after a few years, he was promoted to work the front desk. Little did he know the bowling alley would be where he would meet the love of his life, Lois.On October 25, 1963, Willard married Lois Regier in Elbing, Kansas. Together they attended the First Baptist Church in Newton, Kansas.Willard worked as the service technician at LeEd Tire for 18 years. After leaving LeED Tire he began working at Hehr International for 15 years.Bowling remained a passion of Willards, and for over 40 years he served as the secretary of the Tuesday night league. Over the years, the bowling alley brought Willard many true and special friends.When Willard wasn’t bowling, he enjoyed gardening, tinkering on cars, and riding his Honda 200 motorcycle to work.In 2018 Willard moved to Kidron Bethel Healthcare and enjoyed listening to staff and people watching.Willard is survived by his daughter, Karen Wiens and son, Jim (Kim) Wiens, both of Newton; daughter, Wendy (Patrick) O’Hare of Topeka; grandsons, Evan (Megan) Gronau of Ottawa, and Avery Gronau of Lawrence; great-grandchildren, Maggie Gronau and Garrison Gronau (to be born September 2021) of Ottawa.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois Wiens on March 19, 2017; brother, Theodore Wiens; sister, Evelyn Rauh; and nephew, Leroy Rauh.A graveside service will be at 11:00AM, Monday, May 17, at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton, Kansas with Pastor Chip Bungard presiding. A visitation is planned for the afternoon prior, Sunday, May 16, from 1:00PM to 5:00PM at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton. Family of Willard will be greeting guests during the visitation from 2:00PM to 4:00PM.Memorials are suggested to the Newton High School Bowling Club or Newton Meals on Wheels in care of Petersen Funeral Home.

Willard Wiens | 1939 - 2021 |

Ronald Robert Eggert was born in Racine, Wisconsin on June 26, 1941.

He was the first born child of Robert and Frances (Dosemagen) Eggert. He died on January 6, 2021. He was 79 years old.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda (Schatzman) Eggert and two children: Scott (Melissa) Eggert and Shari (Thad) Wallin, all of Racine, WI; four grandchildren: Gabrielle, Brendan, Connor, and Nimue Eggert; brothers and sisters-in-laws, Ruthanne Schatzman, Wayne (Marie) Schatzman, Terry (Anita) Schatzman, David Schatzman, Susie (Ben) Hoecherl, Debbie Schatzman, Pennie Schatzman, Diane (Hank) Turkowski, Steve Powell, and Paul Schatzman. Also surviving are nieces and nephews too many and too beloved to count, and friends and family too numerous to mention.

Ron served in the U.S. Navy on active duty and as a Reservist for 22 years. He retired as a Chief Petty Officer and was very proud of the service he gave to his country.

Ron worked for Massey-Fergeson / Agco Corp. for 52 years as a Technical Writer. He was a member of the Westside Church of Christ in Wichita, KS where he served as a deacon.

He graduated from Friends University in 2008 at the age of 66. After retirement he was politically active in the Newton Community.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Curtis Eggert; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jerome and Twyla Schatzman; and three sisters-in-law, Bonnie Eggert, Melissa Powell, and Bonnie Schatzman.

A Celebration of Life will take place at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 19th at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton. The visitation will be the same day at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Memorial contributions in Ronald’s name are suggested to Sacred Selections Adoption Legacy  – SacredSelections.org.

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 </figure>Ronald Robert Eggert was born in Racine, Wisconsin on June 26, 1941.He was the first born child of Robert and Frances (Dosemagen) Eggert. He died on January 6, 2021. He was 79 years old.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda (Schatzman) Eggert and two children: Scott (Melissa) Eggert and Shari (Thad) Wallin, all of Racine, WI; four grandchildren: Gabrielle, Brendan, Connor, and Nimue Eggert; brothers and sisters-in-laws, Ruthanne Schatzman, Wayne (Marie) Schatzman, Terry (Anita) Schatzman, David Schatzman, Susie (Ben) Hoecherl, Debbie Schatzman, Pennie Schatzman, Diane (Hank) Turkowski, Steve Powell, and Paul Schatzman. Also surviving are nieces and nephews too many and too beloved to count, and friends and family too numerous to mention.Ron served in the U.S. Navy on active duty and as a Reservist for 22 years. He retired as a Chief Petty Officer and was very proud of the service he gave to his country.Ron worked for Massey-Fergeson / Agco Corp. for 52 years as a Technical Writer. He was a member of the Westside Church of Christ in Wichita, KS where he served as a deacon.He graduated from Friends University in 2008 at the age of 66. After retirement he was politically active in the Newton Community.Ron was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Curtis Eggert; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jerome and Twyla Schatzman; and three sisters-in-law, Bonnie Eggert, Melissa Powell, and Bonnie Schatzman.A Celebration of Life will take place at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 19th at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton. The visitation will be the same day at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until service time.Memorial contributions in Ronald’s name are suggested to Sacred Selections Adoption Legacy – SacredSelections.org.

Ronald Robert Eggert | 1941 - 2021 |

Ruth L. Walker Cooney went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2021, in the presence of family at The Cedars in McPherson, Kansas. 

Ruthie, as family and friends called her, was born on October 22, 1929, in Ottawa, Kansas to Lloyd and Maude Walker. She had an older brother, C.W., that they called “Bud”. Ruth’s mother was ahead of her time as the owner of Walker’s Paint and Wallpaper store. The family attended and were actively involved in the Ottawa Free Methodist Church. Ruth was given the opportunity to attend Central Christian High School in McPherson which set the course for the rest of her life. At Central, she met Henry Cooney, the love of her life. They married in September of 1947 and settled in McPherson. Henry and Ruth were parents to 4 daughters, Linda, Debra, Kim and Jill. Ruth was a wonderful homemaker and the girls were frequently dressed alike in clothing sewn by Ruthie. The Free Methodist Church was an integral part of the family’s life. So were the members of the church as Ruth and family spent time camping, traveling, entertaining and just loving their church friends. Ruth sang in the choir and joined many committees; she and the family were active members of the congregation. She’s also remembered as the manager of the Tiger Den snack bar at Central College. College students over many years enjoyed her homemade donuts.

Once Henry and Ruth both retired, they spent many years traveling in RVs with the Craftsmen for Christ. These years of ministry were among the most wonderful, cherished years of their lives. After their traveling days were over, the couple moved to The Cedars where they enjoyed many happy years. After Henry’s passing in 2013 and living on her own, Ruth was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2019. She lived the remainder of her life at The Cedars, where she was loved by all because of the joy and fun she brought to everyone she encountered.

Ruth is survived by daughters Linda Pharr (Tom), Plano, TX; Debra Wagoner (Alan), and Kim Johnson, McPherson; and Jill Kennedy (Mark), Lewisville, TX. Henry and Ruth had 10 grandchildren Lindsay Macedo, Lance Arnott, Sarah Hendricks, Andy Wagoner, Amanda Walbaum, Cody Johnson, Jason Pecho, Jensen Yancey, Haleigh Yancey and Reid Yancey; 14 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Ruthie will be greatly missed by her family and many lifelong friends. They will miss her wit and humor, her kind words, her laugh and her smile.

A celebration of Ruth's life will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 29, 2021, at McPherson Free Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Griffith &amp; Rev. Tom Mayse officiating. The family asks that attendees wear a mask. Private inurnment will be at McPherson Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to Central Christian College or the McPherson Free Methodist Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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 </figure>Ruth L. Walker Cooney went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2021, in the presence of family at The Cedars in McPherson, Kansas. Ruthie, as family and friends called her, was born on October 22, 1929, in Ottawa, Kansas to Lloyd and Maude Walker. She had an older brother, C.W., that they called “Bud”. Ruth’s mother was ahead of her time as the owner of Walker’s Paint and Wallpaper store. The family attended and were actively involved in the Ottawa Free Methodist Church. Ruth was given the opportunity to attend Central Christian High School in McPherson which set the course for the rest of her life. At Central, she met Henry Cooney, the love of her life. They married in September of 1947 and settled in McPherson. Henry and Ruth were parents to 4 daughters, Linda, Debra, Kim and Jill. Ruth was a wonderful homemaker and the girls were frequently dressed alike in clothing sewn by Ruthie. The Free Methodist Church was an integral part of the family’s life. So were the members of the church as Ruth and family spent time camping, traveling, entertaining and just loving their church friends. Ruth sang in the choir and joined many committees; she and the family were active members of the congregation. She’s also remembered as the manager of the Tiger Den snack bar at Central College. College students over many years enjoyed her homemade donuts.Once Henry and Ruth both retired, they spent many years traveling in RVs with the Craftsmen for Christ. These years of ministry were among the most wonderful, cherished years of their lives. After their traveling days were over, the couple moved to The Cedars where they enjoyed many happy years. After Henry’s passing in 2013 and living on her own, Ruth was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2019. She lived the remainder of her life at The Cedars, where she was loved by all because of the joy and fun she brought to everyone she encountered.Ruth is survived by daughters Linda Pharr (Tom), Plano, TX; Debra Wagoner (Alan), and Kim Johnson, McPherson; and Jill Kennedy (Mark), Lewisville, TX. Henry and Ruth had 10 grandchildren Lindsay Macedo, Lance Arnott, Sarah Hendricks, Andy Wagoner, Amanda Walbaum, Cody Johnson, Jason Pecho, Jensen Yancey, Haleigh Yancey and Reid Yancey; 14 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Ruthie will be greatly missed by her family and many lifelong friends. They will miss her wit and humor, her kind words, her laugh and her smile.A celebration of Ruth's life will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 29, 2021, at McPherson Free Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Griffith &amp; Rev. Tom Mayse officiating. The family asks that attendees wear a mask. Private inurnment will be at McPherson Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to Central Christian College or the McPherson Free Methodist Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Ruth L. Cooney | 1929 - 2021 |

Janice Ann Neuschafer, 76, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 3:10 a.m., Sunday, May 9th, 2021 at Cedars House.

Janice was born in Ellsworth, Kansas on July 5, 1944, a daughter of Alfred Henry and Margaret Anna (Demel) Neuschafer.

Janice attended the Enterprise grade school and graduated from Chapman High School, Chapman, Kansas. She then attended Marymount College in Salina, Kansas for two years and Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas.

She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in McPherson, where she was a member of the Altar Society and a Eucharistic Minister for many years. She was also a volunteer for the Lord's Diner, Wichita, Kansas.

In 1966 Janice started working for the Post Office Department(later to become the U.S. Postal Service) in Wichita, Kansas as a secretary and served in various management positions in Human Resources, Labor Relations and Delivery Service in Wichita, Topeka and the Kansas City area. She served as Officer In Charge (Acting Postmaster) in Tonganoxie, Kansas, Humbolt, Kansas, Great Bend, Kansas and Marysville, Kansas. In 1985 she was appointed Postmaster in Belleville, Kansas. In 1995 she was appointed Postmaster of McPherson, Kansas. She retired from the U.S. Postal Service with 34 years of service in 1999.

Janice enjoyed her Catholic faith, travel, polka music, working in her yard and spending time with her friends and family.

She is survived by her siblings, Marvin Neuschafer and his wife Jolene, of Prosper, Texas and Mary Avery and her husband Dennis, of Abilene, Kansas.

She is also survived by Nieces and nephews, Michelle Neuschafer, Cindy Suiter, Mike Neuschafer, Mark A. Neuschafer, Nick Avery, and Ben Avery; several great-nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Margaret Neuschafer; and brothers, Don and Vern Neuschafer.

A visitation will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Rosary starting at 7:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, McPherson, Kansas with Fr. Ben Shockey officiating.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Chapman, Kansas with Fr. John Wolesky officiating.

Memorial are to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, McPherson or St. Patrick's Cemetery Fund, Chapman and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Kansas 67460.

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 </figure>Janice Ann Neuschafer, 76, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 3:10 a.m., Sunday, May 9th, 2021 at Cedars House.Janice was born in Ellsworth, Kansas on July 5, 1944, a daughter of Alfred Henry and Margaret Anna (Demel) Neuschafer.Janice attended the Enterprise grade school and graduated from Chapman High School, Chapman, Kansas. She then attended Marymount College in Salina, Kansas for two years and Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas.She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in McPherson, where she was a member of the Altar Society and a Eucharistic Minister for many years. She was also a volunteer for the Lord's Diner, Wichita, Kansas.In 1966 Janice started working for the Post Office Department(later to become the U.S. Postal Service) in Wichita, Kansas as a secretary and served in various management positions in Human Resources, Labor Relations and Delivery Service in Wichita, Topeka and the Kansas City area. She served as Officer In Charge (Acting Postmaster) in Tonganoxie, Kansas, Humbolt, Kansas, Great Bend, Kansas and Marysville, Kansas. In 1985 she was appointed Postmaster in Belleville, Kansas. In 1995 she was appointed Postmaster of McPherson, Kansas. She retired from the U.S. Postal Service with 34 years of service in 1999.Janice enjoyed her Catholic faith, travel, polka music, working in her yard and spending time with her friends and family.She is survived by her siblings, Marvin Neuschafer and his wife Jolene, of Prosper, Texas and Mary Avery and her husband Dennis, of Abilene, Kansas.She is also survived by Nieces and nephews, Michelle Neuschafer, Cindy Suiter, Mike Neuschafer, Mark A. Neuschafer, Nick Avery, and Ben Avery; several great-nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Margaret Neuschafer; and brothers, Don and Vern Neuschafer.A visitation will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Rosary starting at 7:00 p.m.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, McPherson, Kansas with Fr. Ben Shockey officiating.A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Chapman, Kansas with Fr. John Wolesky officiating.Memorial are to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, McPherson or St. Patrick's Cemetery Fund, Chapman and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Kansas 67460.

Janice Ann Neuschafer | 1944 - 2021 |

Oscar J. Jacobs, 90, died May 9, 2021 at Newton.

He was born May 24, 1930, at Cheney, Kansas the son of Henry and Margaret Anna Hilger.  A longtime resident of the Waterloo and Murdock communities, he was retired from the Garden Plain Co-op.

Oscar was a member of the St. Louis Catholic Church, Waterloo; and was a U.S. Navy veteran.

On Oct. 18, 1955, he married Alice Lucille Mertens at Willowdale;  she survives.  Other survivors include sons Dan, David (Linda), and Dean; daughters Donna (Tom) Ratzlaff, Debra Lorg, Dianne Taber, Denise (Greg) Baker, Darlene Jacobs, Doris Boroughs; sister Jeanette Traffas; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his brothers Harold, Vincent, Richard, Sylvester and Virgil; sisters Florence, Delaphine, Sr. Loretta, Roseanne, Helen and Lucy; and a granddaughter Nicole Marie.

Parish rosary will be 6:00 p.m., Sunday at the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kingman.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Monday also at the St. Patrick Church.  The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday at the Livingston Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the St. Louis Cemetery, Waterloo.

Memorials may be made with the St. Louis Church, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Paramount HCF and Good Shepherd Hospice, all in care of the funeral home.

<figure>
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 </figure>Oscar J. Jacobs, 90, died May 9, 2021 at Newton.He was born May 24, 1930, at Cheney, Kansas the son of Henry and Margaret Anna Hilger. A longtime resident of the Waterloo and Murdock communities, he was retired from the Garden Plain Co-op.Oscar was a member of the St. Louis Catholic Church, Waterloo; and was a U.S. Navy veteran.On Oct. 18, 1955, he married Alice Lucille Mertens at Willowdale; she survives. Other survivors include sons Dan, David (Linda), and Dean; daughters Donna (Tom) Ratzlaff, Debra Lorg, Dianne Taber, Denise (Greg) Baker, Darlene Jacobs, Doris Boroughs; sister Jeanette Traffas; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers Harold, Vincent, Richard, Sylvester and Virgil; sisters Florence, Delaphine, Sr. Loretta, Roseanne, Helen and Lucy; and a granddaughter Nicole Marie.Parish rosary will be 6:00 p.m., Sunday at the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kingman. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Monday also at the St. Patrick Church. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday at the Livingston Funeral Home. Burial will be in the St. Louis Cemetery, Waterloo.Memorials may be made with the St. Louis Church, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Paramount HCF and Good Shepherd Hospice, all in care of the funeral home.

Oscar J. Jacobs | 1930 - 2021 |

Carolyn’s life began on August 25, 1936, the daughter of Phillip and Roma (Schrag) Stucky in Halstead, Kansas. She graduated from Burns High Class of 1954 and then went on to obtain her degree as a registered nurse from Halstead School of Nursing. She married Joseph Hillery in 1957. He preceded her in death in 1961. She then married Marvin Dale Gehring on July 10, 1964, at Eden Mennonite Church in Moundridge. Carolyn was a nurse at Scott City Hospital and Peabody Memorial Nursing Home. She was a member of Whitewater Community Church. She loved her family, flower gardening, horses, baby lambs, chickens, and enjoying the outdoors.

Her loving family includes her husband, Marvin of the home; sons and their wives, Lowell and Kay Gehring of Oxford, Kansas, Wendell and Carla Gehring of Midway, Utah; daughter-in-law, Laura Hernandez of San Diego, California; brothers and their wives, Jerald and Eileen Stucky of Buhler, Kansas, Ronald and Carolyn Stucky of Inman, Kansas; brother-in-law, Harvey Pankratz of Newton, 2 grandchildren, Daniel (Sheena) Gehring of Oxford, Phillip Gehring and his fiancé, Genna Pennington both of Wichita; 3 great-grandchildren, Shiloh, Evelyn and Hannah.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Joseph Hillery; son, Michael on May 7, 2021, and a sister, Evelyn Pankratz. Carolyn passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the age of 84 years old.

Her family will gather with friends on Wednesday, May 12, from 6-8 p.m. at the Whitewater Community Church. Interment will be held Thursday, May 13, at 9:30 a.m. in the Swiss Cemetery in Whitewater. Memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. also at Whitewater Community Church, 703 E. Central, Whitewater.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Whitewater Community Church in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign her online guest book and leave a memory of Carolyn at <a href="http://www.ymzfh.com">www.ymzfh.com</a>.

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 </figure>Carolyn’s life began on August 25, 1936, the daughter of Phillip and Roma (Schrag) Stucky in Halstead, Kansas. She graduated from Burns High Class of 1954 and then went on to obtain her degree as a registered nurse from Halstead School of Nursing. She married Joseph Hillery in 1957. He preceded her in death in 1961. She then married Marvin Dale Gehring on July 10, 1964, at Eden Mennonite Church in Moundridge. Carolyn was a nurse at Scott City Hospital and Peabody Memorial Nursing Home. She was a member of Whitewater Community Church. She loved her family, flower gardening, horses, baby lambs, chickens, and enjoying the outdoors.Her loving family includes her husband, Marvin of the home; sons and their wives, Lowell and Kay Gehring of Oxford, Kansas, Wendell and Carla Gehring of Midway, Utah; daughter-in-law, Laura Hernandez of San Diego, California; brothers and their wives, Jerald and Eileen Stucky of Buhler, Kansas, Ronald and Carolyn Stucky of Inman, Kansas; brother-in-law, Harvey Pankratz of Newton, 2 grandchildren, Daniel (Sheena) Gehring of Oxford, Phillip Gehring and his fiancé, Genna Pennington both of Wichita; 3 great-grandchildren, Shiloh, Evelyn and Hannah.She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Joseph Hillery; son, Michael on May 7, 2021, and a sister, Evelyn Pankratz. Carolyn passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the age of 84 years old.Her family will gather with friends on Wednesday, May 12, from 6-8 p.m. at the Whitewater Community Church. Interment will be held Thursday, May 13, at 9:30 a.m. in the Swiss Cemetery in Whitewater. Memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. also at Whitewater Community Church, 703 E. Central, Whitewater.Memorial contributions may be directed to Whitewater Community Church in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign her online guest book and leave a memory of Carolyn at <a href="http://www.ymzfh.com">www.ymzfh.com</a>.

Carolyn Joy (Stucky) Gehring | 1936 - 2021 |

Frankie’s life began on February 16, 1931, in Lexington, KY.  She was the daughter of Robert and Dicey (Ames) Walsh.  

Frankie was united in marriage to Robert V. Turner on July 29, 1951, in Marion.  

<figure>
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 </figure>Frankie’s life began on February 16, 1931, in Lexington, KY. She was the daughter of Robert and Dicey (Ames) Walsh. Frankie was united in marriage to Robert V. Turner on July 29, 1951, in Marion. She started working around the age of 16 as a ticket taker at a movie theatre, and as a soda jerk. Frankie had many jobs throughout the years including making, packaging, and selling chili for Turner’s Chili House, a family business. She also worked in sewing machine factories and later she worked for AMPI from where she retired. Frankie’s best job was being a mother to her three children. She was an avid reader and enjoyed her book club and a wonderful painter, creating many treasured pieces of art. She and Robert loved to roller skate and enjoyed their 55 years of marriage. Her loving family includes her children Sandy Sloan of Wisconsin, and Bill Turner of Lincolnville, daughter in law Jalene Turner of Emporia; grandchildren Terry (Michelle) Turner of McPherson, Anjolene (Andrew) Boster of WI, Adam Turner of Topeka, Matt (Brooke) Day of Idaho, Suzanne Turner of Wichita, Teaira Turner of Wichita, Billy (Tiffany) Turner of Mulvane, and Diadra (Dominique) Hill of Wichita; and 16 great-grandchildren. Frankie passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert, son Anthony “A.J.” and son-in-law Jim Sloan. Her family will gather with friends on Friday from 10-11 a.m. at the Strassburg Baptist Church where her funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Frankie will be laid to rest in the Marion Cemetery following the service. Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family. Memorial contributions in Frankie’s name may be directed to CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network) in care of the funeral home. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Frankie at <a href="http://www.ymzfh.com">www.ymzfh.com</a>.

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