Patricia Ann ‘Patty’ Davis, 83, died January 13, 2021, at her home. She was born August 24, 1937, in Lenora, to Hilton and Edith (Arnold) Gordon.

Patty graduated from Larned High School and attended Fort Hays State University. She worked as an accounting clerk at Superior Boiler for 29 years and at Commerce Gardens Inc. for 6 ½ years until she retired. Patty loved reading and watching Westerns. She was very family-oriented and was a caregiver to many. Patty attended St. Teresa Catholic Church.

On August 27, 1982, she married Benjamin J. ‘Ben’ Davis, in Hutchinson. He died March 6, 2018.

Patty is survived by children, Kent McConnell, Quartzsite, AZ, Larry McConnell (Starla), Liberal, Teri McConnell (Bruce Vierthaler), Hutchinson, Matt Davis (Jennifer), Fort Worth, TX; grandchildren, Amanda, Nathan, April, Tanner, and Garrett McConnell, Timothy McComb, Tommy Hornbeck, Alicia Johnston, Chandler and Ian Davis; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Judy Price, and brother, Gary Gordon.

Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W. 4th&nbsp;Ave., Hutchinson. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with family present from 6-8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Patricia Ann ‘Patty’ Davis, 83, died January 13, 2021, at her home. She was born August 24, 1937, in Lenora, to Hilton and Edith (Arnold) Gordon.Patty graduated from Larned High School and attended Fort Hays State University. She worked as an accounting clerk at Superior Boiler for 29 years and at Commerce Gardens Inc. for 6 ½ years until she retired. Patty loved reading and watching Westerns. She was very family-oriented and was a caregiver to many. Patty attended St. Teresa Catholic Church.On August 27, 1982, she married Benjamin J. ‘Ben’ Davis, in Hutchinson. He died March 6, 2018.Patty is survived by children, Kent McConnell, Quartzsite, AZ, Larry McConnell (Starla), Liberal, Teri McConnell (Bruce Vierthaler), Hutchinson, Matt Davis (Jennifer), Fort Worth, TX; grandchildren, Amanda, Nathan, April, Tanner, and Garrett McConnell, Timothy McComb, Tommy Hornbeck, Alicia Johnston, Chandler and Ian Davis; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members.She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Judy Price, and brother, Gary Gordon.Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W. 4th&nbsp;Ave., Hutchinson. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with family present from 6-8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Patricia Ann 'Patty' Davis | 1937 - 2021 |

Darren Robert Hodgson, 61, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was November 6, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Robert and Marilyn (Wright) Hodgson.&nbsp;

Darren attended North Reno Grade School, Hutchinson, and graduated from Nickerson High School, in 1978. His high school football jersey (Number 51) was retired in 1978. Darren won gold and bronze medals in tennis at the World Special Olympics in Connecticut. He loved water and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Darren was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church, Nickerson. He was a great soul who knew many, but forgot few.&nbsp;

Darren was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn (Wright) Hodgson.&nbsp;

He is survived by his father, Robert George Hodgson of Nickerson, and a sister, Lisa Kay Hodgson of Hays.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life gathering will be scheduled at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to T.E.C.H., Inc. or Special Olympics Kansas, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Darren Robert Hodgson, 61, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was November 6, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Robert and Marilyn (Wright) Hodgson.&nbsp;Darren attended North Reno Grade School, Hutchinson, and graduated from Nickerson High School, in 1978. His high school football jersey (Number 51) was retired in 1978. Darren won gold and bronze medals in tennis at the World Special Olympics in Connecticut. He loved water and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Darren was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church, Nickerson. He was a great soul who knew many, but forgot few.&nbsp;Darren was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn (Wright) Hodgson.&nbsp;He is survived by his father, Robert George Hodgson of Nickerson, and a sister, Lisa Kay Hodgson of Hays.Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life gathering will be scheduled at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to T.E.C.H., Inc. or Special Olympics Kansas, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Darren Robert Hodgson | 1959 - 2021 |

LaRue Edna McAllaster was born in Little River, KS, on October 20, 1932.&nbsp; LaRue was the second child of Glen and Georgia McAllaster. Her brother, Clarence, preceded her in death. LaRue married&nbsp;Loren Webb in 1950. After his sudden death, she began her college studies. LaRue earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Business Education from Wichita State University. She taught business law, accounting, and keyboarding, for 19 years at Nickerson (KS) High School, as well as evening classes at Hutchinson Community College (formerly Hutchinson Community Junior College).

In 1978, LaRue married John Nuest, who joined her as a long-time member of Crossroads Christian Church, Hutchinson. Her church family was a constant blessing, and she especially enjoyed supporting missions of the church.

Only her family and faith meant more to her than quilting. Larue served as President of the Kansas Quilters Organization, of which she was a lifetime member. She also belonged to numerous guilds in the region, taught quilting classes at shops and gatherings throughout the state, and participated in too many stitch groups to count.

LaRue Nuest is survived by her four children, David (Mary) Webb, Daryl (Rae Lynn) Webb, Diana Webb, and Dixie (John Scaife) Webb; grandchildren, Josh, Bryan, and Megan Webb, Matthew and Scott Anderson, and Thomas and Liam Scaife; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Private funeral service will be Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Crossroads Christian Church, with Pastors Wayne Pittman and Kevin Guffey officiating. To view the funeral service online, go to the church’s <a href="http://ccchutch.com">website</a>, select ‘View our Sunday Morning Live Stream: Worship Live Stream’ button. The service will be available at 10:45 a.m. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Nickerson High School Scholarship Fund or Crossroads Christian Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>LaRue Edna McAllaster was born in Little River, KS, on October 20, 1932.&nbsp; LaRue was the second child of Glen and Georgia McAllaster. Her brother, Clarence, preceded her in death. LaRue married&nbsp;Loren Webb in 1950. After his sudden death, she began her college studies. LaRue earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Business Education from Wichita State University. She taught business law, accounting, and keyboarding, for 19 years at Nickerson (KS) High School, as well as evening classes at Hutchinson Community College (formerly Hutchinson Community Junior College).In 1978, LaRue married John Nuest, who joined her as a long-time member of Crossroads Christian Church, Hutchinson. Her church family was a constant blessing, and she especially enjoyed supporting missions of the church.Only her family and faith meant more to her than quilting. Larue served as President of the Kansas Quilters Organization, of which she was a lifetime member. She also belonged to numerous guilds in the region, taught quilting classes at shops and gatherings throughout the state, and participated in too many stitch groups to count.LaRue Nuest is survived by her four children, David (Mary) Webb, Daryl (Rae Lynn) Webb, Diana Webb, and Dixie (John Scaife) Webb; grandchildren, Josh, Bryan, and Megan Webb, Matthew and Scott Anderson, and Thomas and Liam Scaife; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.Private funeral service will be Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Crossroads Christian Church, with Pastors Wayne Pittman and Kevin Guffey officiating. To view the funeral service online, go to the church’s <a href="http://ccchutch.com">website</a>, select ‘View our Sunday Morning Live Stream: Worship Live Stream’ button. The service will be available at 10:45 a.m. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Nickerson High School Scholarship Fund or Crossroads Christian Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

LaRue E. Nuest | 1932 - 2021 |

Melvin D. “Mel” Becker, 83, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 at Mercy Hospital. He was born Aug. 20, 1937 in Goessel, the son of Harry H. and Frances (Becker) Becker.

He graduated from Moundridge High School with the class of 1957.&nbsp;

Mel was united in marriage to Katherine “Kathi” Koehn on April 6, 1958 in Montezuma, Kansas. Mel and Kathi had two years of voluntary service at Rancho Los Amigos in Downey, California. She survives of their home.

He was a member of West Zion Mennonite Church, where he served as Deacon and an usher.

Mel was a farm equipment mechanic. He was employed at Goering Hardware in Moundridge for 20 plus years. He had previously worked for Idaho Timber in Halstead, Bradbury in Moundridge, and Unruh- Foster John Deere dealership in Montezuma.

He is also survived by his three sons, Kyle Becker of McPherson, Kurt Becker of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Ken (Denise) Becker of Lincoln, Nebraska; and two grandchildren, Isaiah Becker of Omaha, Nebraska, and Brogan Becker and fiancé, Jay Dunn-Wall of Philomath, Oregon.

Mel was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Carl Becker; and infant sister, Lois Becker.

Private family services will be held at West Zion Mennonite Church.&nbsp; Services will be livestreamed at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at www.facebook.com/westzion. Burial will follow at West Zion Cemetery, Moundridge.&nbsp; Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m., Friday, January 15, at Moundridge Funeral Home. The family will not be present. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospital in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, Moundridge, KS 67107.

To send a flower arrangement to the family of&nbsp;Melvin "Mel" D. Becker, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/melvin-becker/flowers">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Melvin D. “Mel” Becker, 83, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 at Mercy Hospital. He was born Aug. 20, 1937 in Goessel, the son of Harry H. and Frances (Becker) Becker.He graduated from Moundridge High School with the class of 1957.&nbsp;Mel was united in marriage to Katherine “Kathi” Koehn on April 6, 1958 in Montezuma, Kansas. Mel and Kathi had two years of voluntary service at Rancho Los Amigos in Downey, California. She survives of their home.He was a member of West Zion Mennonite Church, where he served as Deacon and an usher.Mel was a farm equipment mechanic. He was employed at Goering Hardware in Moundridge for 20 plus years. He had previously worked for Idaho Timber in Halstead, Bradbury in Moundridge, and Unruh- Foster John Deere dealership in Montezuma.He is also survived by his three sons, Kyle Becker of McPherson, Kurt Becker of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Ken (Denise) Becker of Lincoln, Nebraska; and two grandchildren, Isaiah Becker of Omaha, Nebraska, and Brogan Becker and fiancé, Jay Dunn-Wall of Philomath, Oregon.Mel was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Carl Becker; and infant sister, Lois Becker.Private family services will be held at West Zion Mennonite Church.&nbsp; Services will be livestreamed at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at www.facebook.com/westzion. Burial will follow at West Zion Cemetery, Moundridge.&nbsp; Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m., Friday, January 15, at Moundridge Funeral Home. The family will not be present. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospital in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, Moundridge, KS 67107.To send a flower arrangement to the family of&nbsp;Melvin "Mel" D. Becker, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/melvin-becker/flowers">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Melvin "Mel" D. Becker | 1937 - 2021 | 

Kenneth E. Unruh, 91, of Canton, Kansas, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at Wesley Medical Center. He was born Aug. 12, 1929 in Galva, Kansas, the son of Enoch and Nettie (Base) Unruh.

He was a member of United Center Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Galva, Kansas.

Kenneth was a farmer and custom harvester.

Kenneth was united in marriage to Darlene Koehn on October 22, 1950 in Galva.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on August 15, 2008.

Survivors include his son, Gilbert (Barbara) Unruh of Galva; daughters, Karen (Lyndon) Koehn of Galva, Marilee (Oren) Dirks of Russell Springs, and Darla (Clint) Reuter of El Reno, Oklahoma; fifteen grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; grandson, Clayton Reuter; four brothers, Vivan (Zelma), Otis (Manda), Glenn (Raejean), and Dennis (Beulah); five sisters, Irene (Danny) Unruh, Sophia (Kermit) Becker, Della (Glenn) Becker,&nbsp; Evelyn (Bob) Seiler, and Vernie (Edwin) Becker.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Sunday, January 17, 2021 at United Center Mennonite Church, Galva. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp;Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 16, at Moundridge Funeral Home, with family greeting friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Moundridge Manor in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.

To send a flower arrangement to the family of&nbsp;Kenneth E. Unruh, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/kenneth-unruh/flowers">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Kenneth E. Unruh, 91, of Canton, Kansas, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at Wesley Medical Center. He was born Aug. 12, 1929 in Galva, Kansas, the son of Enoch and Nettie (Base) Unruh.He was a member of United Center Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Galva, Kansas.Kenneth was a farmer and custom harvester.Kenneth was united in marriage to Darlene Koehn on October 22, 1950 in Galva.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on August 15, 2008.Survivors include his son, Gilbert (Barbara) Unruh of Galva; daughters, Karen (Lyndon) Koehn of Galva, Marilee (Oren) Dirks of Russell Springs, and Darla (Clint) Reuter of El Reno, Oklahoma; fifteen grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; grandson, Clayton Reuter; four brothers, Vivan (Zelma), Otis (Manda), Glenn (Raejean), and Dennis (Beulah); five sisters, Irene (Danny) Unruh, Sophia (Kermit) Becker, Della (Glenn) Becker,&nbsp; Evelyn (Bob) Seiler, and Vernie (Edwin) Becker.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Sunday, January 17, 2021 at United Center Mennonite Church, Galva. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp;Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 16, at Moundridge Funeral Home, with family greeting friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Moundridge Manor in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.To send a flower arrangement to the family of&nbsp;Kenneth E. Unruh, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/kenneth-unruh/flowers">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Kenneth E. Unruh | 1929 - 2021 |

Georgeanna Dott Chaffin Keesling, 77, of Hutchinson, passed away Jan. 12, 2021. She was born Dec. 6, 1943, in Liberal, to Paul and Zoeme (Morrell) Chaffin, of Moscow. She grew up on the farm south of Moscow.

Georgeanna attended Moscow Grade School, Hugoton Grade School, and Hugoton High School, graduating in 1961. She attended Lindenwood College for Women, St. Charles, Missouri, then Kansas University, graduating in 1966 in business administration.

Georgeanna worked for Shield of Shelter Insurance, Columbia, MO, as a farm fire underwriter and computer programmer for three years. She then worked for Illinois State University, Normal, IL, as a computer programmer for five years. Georgeanna then worked for Eaton (Cessna), Hutchinson, as a computer programmer, retiring in 2001 after 25 years.

On November 25, 1994, she married George Keesling, at Tenth Street Methodist Church, Hutchinson.

Georgeanna was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Rainbow for Girls, Alpha Delta Pi Social Sorority, and a lifetime member of the Eastern Star.

After George retired in 2002, they spent their winters in Del Rio, Texas. George fished and Georgeanna taught line dancing lessons. They also started helping with the wheat and corn harvests in Moscow. They went camping and four-wheeling with their neighbors. Sometimes as many as five campers would head off to Colorado, Missouri, or Oklahoma.

She is survived by husband, George Keesling, Hutchinson; niece, Lisa (Randy) Wilson, Colby; nephew, Eric (Gina) Fox, Rockwall, TX; brother-in-law, Robert Fox, Moscow; great-nieces, Cassie Cole, Gabby Wilson; great-nephews, Christian Wilson, Max Fox; great-great-nephew and niece, Emmett and Reese Cole; step sons, Dennis (Wynell) Keesling, Sheridan, WY, Roger (Donna Peterson) Keesling, Starkville, MS, Lyle Keesling, Tuscon, AZ, James Keesling, Fredericksburg, VA; ten step grandchildren, 15 step great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Georgeanna was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Paula Fox; and uncle, Grant Morrell.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary, with Pastor Larry Brock officiating. To view the service online visit Georgeanna's obituary on the Elliott Mortuary website, the link will appear 30 minutes before service time. Burial will follow in Burrton Cemetery. Friends may call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with the family present from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Faith United Methodist Church or Delos V. Smith Senior Center, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Georgeanna Dott Chaffin Keesling, 77, of Hutchinson, passed away Jan. 12, 2021. She was born Dec. 6, 1943, in Liberal, to Paul and Zoeme (Morrell) Chaffin, of Moscow. She grew up on the farm south of Moscow.Georgeanna attended Moscow Grade School, Hugoton Grade School, and Hugoton High School, graduating in 1961. She attended Lindenwood College for Women, St. Charles, Missouri, then Kansas University, graduating in 1966 in business administration.Georgeanna worked for Shield of Shelter Insurance, Columbia, MO, as a farm fire underwriter and computer programmer for three years. She then worked for Illinois State University, Normal, IL, as a computer programmer for five years. Georgeanna then worked for Eaton (Cessna), Hutchinson, as a computer programmer, retiring in 2001 after 25 years.On November 25, 1994, she married George Keesling, at Tenth Street Methodist Church, Hutchinson.Georgeanna was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Rainbow for Girls, Alpha Delta Pi Social Sorority, and a lifetime member of the Eastern Star.After George retired in 2002, they spent their winters in Del Rio, Texas. George fished and Georgeanna taught line dancing lessons. They also started helping with the wheat and corn harvests in Moscow. They went camping and four-wheeling with their neighbors. Sometimes as many as five campers would head off to Colorado, Missouri, or Oklahoma.She is survived by husband, George Keesling, Hutchinson; niece, Lisa (Randy) Wilson, Colby; nephew, Eric (Gina) Fox, Rockwall, TX; brother-in-law, Robert Fox, Moscow; great-nieces, Cassie Cole, Gabby Wilson; great-nephews, Christian Wilson, Max Fox; great-great-nephew and niece, Emmett and Reese Cole; step sons, Dennis (Wynell) Keesling, Sheridan, WY, Roger (Donna Peterson) Keesling, Starkville, MS, Lyle Keesling, Tuscon, AZ, James Keesling, Fredericksburg, VA; ten step grandchildren, 15 step great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.Georgeanna was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Paula Fox; and uncle, Grant Morrell.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary, with Pastor Larry Brock officiating. To view the service online visit Georgeanna's obituary on the Elliott Mortuary website, the link will appear 30 minutes before service time. Burial will follow in Burrton Cemetery. Friends may call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with the family present from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials are suggested to Faith United Methodist Church or Delos V. Smith Senior Center, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Georgeanna Dott Keesling | 1943 - 2021 |

Darlene L. Richardson, 79, of Hutchinson, died Jan. 11, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born June 21, 1941, in San Diego, California, to Manuel and Louise (Azevedo) Vierra.

Darlene was a graduate of Chula Vista High School and James Hall College of Beauty, San Diego. She moved to the Midwest in 1962, and has been a resident of Hutchinson for many decades. Darlene retired from USD 308, where she last served as a paraprofessional for students with learning disabilities. In her retirement, she taught water aerobics at the YMCA. Darlene was a member of Church of the Holy Cross Catholic Church and St. Anne’s Circle. Additionally, she was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, TOPS, and formerly volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children needing help navigating the court system.

On October 6, 1962, Darlene married Chester "Chet" W. Richardson, in San Diego. He survives the home.

Other survivors include daughter, Tama (Kevin) Wagner, St. Joseph, MO; son, Don (Merlin) Richardson, Wichita; son, Eric Richardson, Nickerson; sister, Sharon (Glen) White, Chula Vista, CA; brother, Melvin (Tylie) Vierra, Bonita, CA; sister-in-law, LaDonna Pegram; brother-in-law, Bud (Linda) Richardson; five grandchildren, Katherine (Corey) Sanders, Mitchell (Heather) Wagner, Joshua, Sophia, and Isabella Richardson; eight great-grandchildren; seven nieces and nephews who were all very special to her; and a large extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; in-laws, Donald and Wilma Richardson; and niece, Glenda.

Parish Rosary will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 a.m., both at Church of the Holy Cross, with Father Aaron Spexarth officiating. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park. To view service online visit the “Holy Cross Catholic, Hutchinson” YouTube Channel. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Church of the Holy Cross or the YMCA, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Darlene L. Richardson, 79, of Hutchinson, died Jan. 11, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born June 21, 1941, in San Diego, California, to Manuel and Louise (Azevedo) Vierra.Darlene was a graduate of Chula Vista High School and James Hall College of Beauty, San Diego. She moved to the Midwest in 1962, and has been a resident of Hutchinson for many decades. Darlene retired from USD 308, where she last served as a paraprofessional for students with learning disabilities. In her retirement, she taught water aerobics at the YMCA. Darlene was a member of Church of the Holy Cross Catholic Church and St. Anne’s Circle. Additionally, she was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, TOPS, and formerly volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children needing help navigating the court system.On October 6, 1962, Darlene married Chester "Chet" W. Richardson, in San Diego. He survives the home.Other survivors include daughter, Tama (Kevin) Wagner, St. Joseph, MO; son, Don (Merlin) Richardson, Wichita; son, Eric Richardson, Nickerson; sister, Sharon (Glen) White, Chula Vista, CA; brother, Melvin (Tylie) Vierra, Bonita, CA; sister-in-law, LaDonna Pegram; brother-in-law, Bud (Linda) Richardson; five grandchildren, Katherine (Corey) Sanders, Mitchell (Heather) Wagner, Joshua, Sophia, and Isabella Richardson; eight great-grandchildren; seven nieces and nephews who were all very special to her; and a large extended family.She was preceded in death by her parents; in-laws, Donald and Wilma Richardson; and niece, Glenda.Parish Rosary will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 a.m., both at Church of the Holy Cross, with Father Aaron Spexarth officiating. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park. To view service online visit the “Holy Cross Catholic, Hutchinson” YouTube Channel. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Church of the Holy Cross or the YMCA, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Darlene Louise Richardson | 1941 - 2021 |

Darren Robert Hodgson, 61, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.&nbsp; He was Nov. 6, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Robert and Marilyn (Wright) Hodgson.&nbsp;

Darren Robert Hodgson, 61, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.&nbsp; He was Nov. 6, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Robert and Marilyn (Wright) Hodgson.&nbsp;Darren attended North Reno Grade School, Hutchinson, and graduated from Nickerson High School, in 1978. His high school football jersey (Number 51) was retired in 1978. Darren won gold and bronze medals in tennis at the World Special Olympics in Connecticut. He loved water and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Darren was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church, Nickerson. He was a great soul who knew many, but forgot few.&nbsp;Darren was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn (Wright) Hodgson.&nbsp;He is survived by his father, Robert George Hodgson of Nickerson, and a sister, Lisa Kay Hodgson of Hays.Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life gathering will be scheduled at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to T.E.C.H., Inc. or Special Olympics Kansas, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Leroy Clyde Goble, 58, of South Hutchinson, died Jan. 10, 2021, at his home. He was born Dec. 3, 1962, in Hutchinson, to William and Santos (Rodriguez) Goble.

Leroy graduated from Nickerson High School in 1981. He owned and operated Goble Carpet Cleaning for nearly 20 years. Leroy loved coaching his children’s youth sports while they were young and watching when they were older. He also loved KU basketball, the Dallas Cowboys, collecting baseball cards, shopping at the Farmer’s Market, and fishing. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

On January 17, 1987, Leroy married Nancy Drake, in South Hutchinson. They raised three amazing children and shared 33 ½ years together until recently divorced.

Surviving are children, Aaron ‘Brady’ Goble, Hutchinson, Brittany McMahon (Kyle), Wichita, Casey Goble (Taylor), Kingman; former wife, Nancy, Hutchinson; sister, Irene Vieyra (David), Salina; beloved dog, Bo; sisters-in-law, Linda Drake, Hutchinson, Julie Strickler (Tom), Iola; nieces and nephews, Angelica Bretton, Dominique Hoover, Javier Vieyra, Kimberly Knight, Jordan Strickler and Scott Strickler.

He was preceded in death by his parents and mother-in-law, Nellye Drake.

A Celebration of Leroy’s life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at Elliott Chapel. The family will greet friends 1 hour prior to the service. Friends may sign the memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday thru Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

The service will be live-streamed and can be viewed by clicking the link at the end of his obituary on Elliott Mortuary’s website beginning at 1:30 p.m.

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

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 </figure>Leroy Clyde Goble, 58, of South Hutchinson, died Jan. 10, 2021, at his home. He was born Dec. 3, 1962, in Hutchinson, to William and Santos (Rodriguez) Goble.Leroy graduated from Nickerson High School in 1981. He owned and operated Goble Carpet Cleaning for nearly 20 years. Leroy loved coaching his children’s youth sports while they were young and watching when they were older. He also loved KU basketball, the Dallas Cowboys, collecting baseball cards, shopping at the Farmer’s Market, and fishing. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.On January 17, 1987, Leroy married Nancy Drake, in South Hutchinson. They raised three amazing children and shared 33 ½ years together until recently divorced.Surviving are children, Aaron ‘Brady’ Goble, Hutchinson, Brittany McMahon (Kyle), Wichita, Casey Goble (Taylor), Kingman; former wife, Nancy, Hutchinson; sister, Irene Vieyra (David), Salina; beloved dog, Bo; sisters-in-law, Linda Drake, Hutchinson, Julie Strickler (Tom), Iola; nieces and nephews, Angelica Bretton, Dominique Hoover, Javier Vieyra, Kimberly Knight, Jordan Strickler and Scott Strickler.He was preceded in death by his parents and mother-in-law, Nellye Drake.A Celebration of Leroy’s life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at Elliott Chapel. The family will greet friends 1 hour prior to the service. Friends may sign the memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday thru Friday at Elliott Mortuary.The service will be live-streamed and can be viewed by clicking the link at the end of his obituary on Elliott Mortuary’s website beginning at 1:30 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hutchinson Animal Shelter, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Leroy Clyde Goble | 1962 - 2021 |

Rosella Pearl “Rosie” Voth, 97, of Hesston, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 peacefully at home to join our Dad, who passed in 2007 after 64 years of marriage. She was born Sept. 20, 1923 in Hillsboro, the daughter of Solomon R. and Esther Marie (Janzen) Funk.

She was a member of Tabor Mennonite Church in Newton.

Rosie was united in marriage to Alfred H. Voth on April 2, 1943 at Hillsboro. He preceded her in death on July 26, 2007.

She co-owned and operated the Hesston Standard Service Station with her husband.

Mom had a sweet, gentle, selfless nature. She had endless generosity and a wonderful sense of humor. She never forgot a birthday or anniversary. She had a deep love of God.

Mom loved to embroider and quilt and made a special quilt for each of her grandchildren, great grandchildren and even had one left for her great, great granddaughter who is named after her. Mom was so excited and happy to be able to hold Rosie at Christmas time.

We know Mom’s smile will always live in the hearts of those who knew her. We wish our time with her would have lasted forever and in our hearts it will. We will miss her more than words can say.

She was survived by her sons, Richard Allen (Sue) Voth of Claremore, Oklahoma, Kenneth Lee (Ann) Voth of South Bend, Indiana, Dennis Dale (Joy) Voth of Hesston, and Gerald Lynn (Michelle) Voth of Walton; daughter, Diana Mae Voth (C. Clint) Hull of Goodyear, Arizona; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister, Elsie Phillips of Hillsboro; and sister-in-law, Margaret Funk of Hillsboro.

Rosie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and five brothers, Allen, Erwin, LaVerne, Ralph and Wayne Funk.

Cremation is planned with memorial services to be announced and held at a later date. Private inurnment will be held at Haven of Rest Cemetery, Hillsboro, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 32, Hesston, KS 67062.

To send a flower arrangement to the family of&nbsp;Rosella P. Voth, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/rosie-voth/flowers">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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 </figure>Rosella Pearl “Rosie” Voth, 97, of Hesston, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 peacefully at home to join our Dad, who passed in 2007 after 64 years of marriage. She was born Sept. 20, 1923 in Hillsboro, the daughter of Solomon R. and Esther Marie (Janzen) Funk.She was a member of Tabor Mennonite Church in Newton.Rosie was united in marriage to Alfred H. Voth on April 2, 1943 at Hillsboro. He preceded her in death on July 26, 2007.She co-owned and operated the Hesston Standard Service Station with her husband.Mom had a sweet, gentle, selfless nature. She had endless generosity and a wonderful sense of humor. She never forgot a birthday or anniversary. She had a deep love of God.Mom loved to embroider and quilt and made a special quilt for each of her grandchildren, great grandchildren and even had one left for her great, great granddaughter who is named after her. Mom was so excited and happy to be able to hold Rosie at Christmas time.We know Mom’s smile will always live in the hearts of those who knew her. We wish our time with her would have lasted forever and in our hearts it will. We will miss her more than words can say.She was survived by her sons, Richard Allen (Sue) Voth of Claremore, Oklahoma, Kenneth Lee (Ann) Voth of South Bend, Indiana, Dennis Dale (Joy) Voth of Hesston, and Gerald Lynn (Michelle) Voth of Walton; daughter, Diana Mae Voth (C. Clint) Hull of Goodyear, Arizona; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister, Elsie Phillips of Hillsboro; and sister-in-law, Margaret Funk of Hillsboro.Rosie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and five brothers, Allen, Erwin, LaVerne, Ralph and Wayne Funk.Cremation is planned with memorial services to be announced and held at a later date. Private inurnment will be held at Haven of Rest Cemetery, Hillsboro, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 32, Hesston, KS 67062.To send a flower arrangement to the family of&nbsp;Rosella P. Voth, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/rosie-voth/flowers">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Rosella P. Voth | 1923 - 2021 |

Donald Paul Hiebert, 80, of Goessel, Kansas, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at Newton Medical Center. He was born Sept. 19, 1940 in Goessel, the son of Paul M. and Sara (Janzen) Hiebert.

He graduated from Goessel High School with the class of 1959.

Donald worked as a welder and crew chief for Hesston Corporation and AGCO for 43 years, retiring in 2003.

His hobbies included flying ultralight planes and R.C. airplanes, and motorcycle riding. Donald also sang in several quartets.

He was united in marriage to June Ratzlaff on Sept. 11, 1960 at Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his son, DeWayne (Amy) Hiebert of Middletown, Connecticut; daughter, DeVon (Craig) Abbas of Newton; four grandchildren, Derek Brown, Kaley Brown, Sophia Hiebert and Rachel Abbas; brothers, Norman (Marcia) Hiebert and John (Bertha) Hiebert; and two sisters, Mary (Larry) Lindeman and Bonnie (Sid) Ratzlaff, all of Goessel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Sara Hiebert.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church Cemetery, Goessel.&nbsp; Friends may call from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m., Friday, Jan. 15, at Miller-Ott Funeral Home, Goessel.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Bethesda Home in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 96, Goessel, KS 67053.

To send a flower arrangement to the family of&nbsp;Donald Paul Hiebert, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/donald-p-hiebert/flowers">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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 </figure>Donald Paul Hiebert, 80, of Goessel, Kansas, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at Newton Medical Center. He was born Sept. 19, 1940 in Goessel, the son of Paul M. and Sara (Janzen) Hiebert.He graduated from Goessel High School with the class of 1959.Donald worked as a welder and crew chief for Hesston Corporation and AGCO for 43 years, retiring in 2003.His hobbies included flying ultralight planes and R.C. airplanes, and motorcycle riding. Donald also sang in several quartets.He was united in marriage to June Ratzlaff on Sept. 11, 1960 at Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church. She survives of the home.Other survivors include his son, DeWayne (Amy) Hiebert of Middletown, Connecticut; daughter, DeVon (Craig) Abbas of Newton; four grandchildren, Derek Brown, Kaley Brown, Sophia Hiebert and Rachel Abbas; brothers, Norman (Marcia) Hiebert and John (Bertha) Hiebert; and two sisters, Mary (Larry) Lindeman and Bonnie (Sid) Ratzlaff, all of Goessel.He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Sara Hiebert.Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church Cemetery, Goessel.&nbsp; Friends may call from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m., Friday, Jan. 15, at Miller-Ott Funeral Home, Goessel.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Bethesda Home in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 96, Goessel, KS 67053.To send a flower arrangement to the family of&nbsp;Donald Paul Hiebert, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/donald-p-hiebert/flowers">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Donald Paul Hiebert | 1940 - 2021 |

Judith ‘Judy’ Ann Smith, 77, passed away January 11, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born November 9, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Leonard and Vina B. (Coon) McElyea.

Judy was a 1961 graduate of Hutchinson High School. Prior to being married, she lived in Kansas City, MO, and worked as the ‘elevator girl’ at the Muehlbach Hotel. After moving to Hutchinson, she worked as a sales clerk at Sears, retiring with over 30 years of service. After retirement, Judy looked forward to going out to lunch with the ‘Sears Bunch’. She enjoyed playing Bunco and Bingo, and was socially involved with the various activities, such as the Cooking Club, at Waldron Place, Hutchinson. Judy loved being involved and on the go, but her greatest love was when she was with her family, especially the grandkids.

On August 1, 1970, she married Kenneth Eugene ‘Smitty’ Smith, in Hutchinson. They shared over 44 years of marriage, prior to his death on July 3, 2015.

Judy is survived by her children, Kelly (Ricky) Sprague of Hutchinson, and Kevin Smith of Winchester; grandchildren, Brandon (Jennifer) Sprague of Lawrence, Aaron (Paige) Sprague of Kansas City, MO, and Cameron (Moriah) Sprague of Olathe; and great-grandson, Ellis Sprague.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sister, Janet Stevener.

Private graveside service will be Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, with Pastor Kent Pedersen officiating.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County or National Kidney Foundation, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Judith ‘Judy’ Ann Smith, 77, passed away January 11, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born November 9, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Leonard and Vina B. (Coon) McElyea.Judy was a 1961 graduate of Hutchinson High School. Prior to being married, she lived in Kansas City, MO, and worked as the ‘elevator girl’ at the Muehlbach Hotel. After moving to Hutchinson, she worked as a sales clerk at Sears, retiring with over 30 years of service. After retirement, Judy looked forward to going out to lunch with the ‘Sears Bunch’. She enjoyed playing Bunco and Bingo, and was socially involved with the various activities, such as the Cooking Club, at Waldron Place, Hutchinson. Judy loved being involved and on the go, but her greatest love was when she was with her family, especially the grandkids.On August 1, 1970, she married Kenneth Eugene ‘Smitty’ Smith, in Hutchinson. They shared over 44 years of marriage, prior to his death on July 3, 2015.Judy is survived by her children, Kelly (Ricky) Sprague of Hutchinson, and Kevin Smith of Winchester; grandchildren, Brandon (Jennifer) Sprague of Lawrence, Aaron (Paige) Sprague of Kansas City, MO, and Cameron (Moriah) Sprague of Olathe; and great-grandson, Ellis Sprague.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sister, Janet Stevener.Private graveside service will be Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, with Pastor Kent Pedersen officiating.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials are suggested to Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County or National Kidney Foundation, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Judith 'Judy' Ann Smith | 1943 - 2021 |

Harold ‘Dean’Rasor, 83, of Hutchinson, died Jan. 10, 2021. He was born April 1, 1937, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Otto and May (Casteel) Rasor.

Dean worked as a truck driver, working the last 24 years for Dillons, before retirement. He enjoyed the outdoors, watching the deer and birds, as well as hunting. Dean loved to tease his grandchildren and attend their sporting events. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church.

On December 21, 1958, Dean married Nancy Shaw, in Great Bend. She passed away November 4, 2004. On Aug. 24, 2008, he married Bonnie Simkins. She survives.

Dean is survived by wife, Bonnie Simkins, Texas; daughter, Pam Barten (Steve), Lander, Wyoming; son, Robert Rasor (Lorinda), Hutchinson; daughter, Shelly Rasor, Hutchinson; three grandchildren, Jordan Rasor, Maddison Rayl, and Baylee Pickering.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Nancy Rasor.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary, with Pastor Tim Adrian officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. To view the funeral service online, the link will be available at the end of Dean’s obituary on the Elliott Mortuary website on the day of the service beginning at 10 a.m. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Harold ‘Dean’Rasor, 83, of Hutchinson, died Jan. 10, 2021. He was born April 1, 1937, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Otto and May (Casteel) Rasor.Dean worked as a truck driver, working the last 24 years for Dillons, before retirement. He enjoyed the outdoors, watching the deer and birds, as well as hunting. Dean loved to tease his grandchildren and attend their sporting events. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church.On December 21, 1958, Dean married Nancy Shaw, in Great Bend. She passed away November 4, 2004. On Aug. 24, 2008, he married Bonnie Simkins. She survives.Dean is survived by wife, Bonnie Simkins, Texas; daughter, Pam Barten (Steve), Lander, Wyoming; son, Robert Rasor (Lorinda), Hutchinson; daughter, Shelly Rasor, Hutchinson; three grandchildren, Jordan Rasor, Maddison Rayl, and Baylee Pickering.He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Nancy Rasor.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary, with Pastor Tim Adrian officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. To view the funeral service online, the link will be available at the end of Dean’s obituary on the Elliott Mortuary website on the day of the service beginning at 10 a.m. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Harold "Dean" Rasor | 1937 - 2021 |

Billy Lee Spaniol, 91, passed away Jan. 10, 2021, at his daughter’s home. He was born May 30, 1929, in Plevna, to William L. and Matilda (Rapp) Spaniol.

Billy was a 1948 graduate of Plevna High School.&nbsp; He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. Billy was a farmer, and worked at Consolidated Manufacturing for 22 years. He was a member of IOOF #248, V.F.W. Bob Campbell Post #1361, American Legion Lysle Rishel Post #68, and Hutchinson-Reno Masonic Lodge #124 A.F. &amp; A.M. Billy was also a member of New Life Christian Church, Hutchinson.&nbsp;

On Sept. 12, 1975, he married Rosalie Ann Uphoff, in Newton. They shared over 36 years of marriage, prior to her death on July 4, 2012.

Billy is survived by his children, Melody Vest of Arlington, Terry Spaniol of Hutchinson, Cindy Renollet of Arlington, Gary (Theresa) Landes of Hutchinson, Jeff (Kendra) Landes of Iowa City, IA, Sherri Landes, Heidi (Chris) Evans, and Holly (Steve) Pitts all of Hutchinson; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Dale and Gale Spaniol; daughter, Rochelle Landes; sons-in-law, Charles Vest and Mike Renollet; step-grandson, Dunstan Wagoner; and a great-granddaughter.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary Chapel, with The Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating.&nbsp;

Masonic rites will be conducted by Hutchinson Reno Masonic Lodge #124 A.F. &amp; A.M.

Burial with military honors will be conducted by the Fort Riley Honors Team in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to American Legion Lysle Rishel Post#68, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Billy Lee Spaniol, 91, passed away Jan. 10, 2021, at his daughter’s home. He was born May 30, 1929, in Plevna, to William L. and Matilda (Rapp) Spaniol.Billy was a 1948 graduate of Plevna High School.&nbsp; He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. Billy was a farmer, and worked at Consolidated Manufacturing for 22 years. He was a member of IOOF #248, V.F.W. Bob Campbell Post #1361, American Legion Lysle Rishel Post #68, and Hutchinson-Reno Masonic Lodge #124 A.F. &amp; A.M. Billy was also a member of New Life Christian Church, Hutchinson.&nbsp;On Sept. 12, 1975, he married Rosalie Ann Uphoff, in Newton. They shared over 36 years of marriage, prior to her death on July 4, 2012.Billy is survived by his children, Melody Vest of Arlington, Terry Spaniol of Hutchinson, Cindy Renollet of Arlington, Gary (Theresa) Landes of Hutchinson, Jeff (Kendra) Landes of Iowa City, IA, Sherri Landes, Heidi (Chris) Evans, and Holly (Steve) Pitts all of Hutchinson; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Dale and Gale Spaniol; daughter, Rochelle Landes; sons-in-law, Charles Vest and Mike Renollet; step-grandson, Dunstan Wagoner; and a great-granddaughter.Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary Chapel, with The Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating.&nbsp;Masonic rites will be conducted by Hutchinson Reno Masonic Lodge #124 A.F. &amp; A.M.Burial with military honors will be conducted by the Fort Riley Honors Team in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to American Legion Lysle Rishel Post#68, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Billy Lee Spaniol | 1929 - 2021 |

Gene Allen Schrock, 82, died Jan. 12, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa, Wichita. He was born May 9, 1938, in Plevna, to William E. and Bertha (Stuckey) Schrock.

Gene graduated from Plevna High School and worked in the Dillons Warehouse for over 42 years. He enjoyed woodworking, was a lifetime member of Church of the Holy Cross, and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #612. Gene, along with his wife, Mary Ellen, attended almost every sporting and school event that their four grandchildren took part in throughout the years. His four grandchildren were the light of his life.

On Jan. 6, 1962, he married Mary Ellen Egbert at Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson. They shared 59 years of marriage.

Gene is survived by wife, Mary Ellen Schrock; children, Ann Schrock, Matthew Schrock (Angella); grandchildren, Joseph, Madison, Elizabeth, and Hannah Schrock; sister, Elnor Gear; and sisters-in-law, Marilyn Schrock and Darlene Schrock.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mark Schrock; sisters, Mildred Schrock and Kathryn Koons; and brothers, Richard Schrock and Billy Schrock.

Parish Rosary will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 a.m., both at Church of the Holy Cross, with Father Aaron Spexarth officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;

To view the service online, visit the church’s YouTube page by searching “Holy Cross Catholic Hutchinson-YouTube”.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Church of the Holy Cross or the American Heart Association, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

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 </figure>Gene Allen Schrock, 82, died Jan. 12, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa, Wichita. He was born May 9, 1938, in Plevna, to William E. and Bertha (Stuckey) Schrock.Gene graduated from Plevna High School and worked in the Dillons Warehouse for over 42 years. He enjoyed woodworking, was a lifetime member of Church of the Holy Cross, and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #612. Gene, along with his wife, Mary Ellen, attended almost every sporting and school event that their four grandchildren took part in throughout the years. His four grandchildren were the light of his life.On Jan. 6, 1962, he married Mary Ellen Egbert at Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson. They shared 59 years of marriage.Gene is survived by wife, Mary Ellen Schrock; children, Ann Schrock, Matthew Schrock (Angella); grandchildren, Joseph, Madison, Elizabeth, and Hannah Schrock; sister, Elnor Gear; and sisters-in-law, Marilyn Schrock and Darlene Schrock.He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mark Schrock; sisters, Mildred Schrock and Kathryn Koons; and brothers, Richard Schrock and Billy Schrock.Parish Rosary will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 a.m., both at Church of the Holy Cross, with Father Aaron Spexarth officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;To view the service online, visit the church’s YouTube page by searching “Holy Cross Catholic Hutchinson-YouTube”.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Church of the Holy Cross or the American Heart Association, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

Gene A. Schrock | 1938 - 2021 |

Patrick T. Tomlinson, 29, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 in Hutchinson, KS. He was born Feb. 12, 1991 in Junction City, KS, the son of Edward Skinner and Bettye Tillman.

He was preceded in death by his uncle, Dametrius Tillman.

Patrick is survived by his parents, Edward and Bettye; four children, Jaela, Payslee, Parker and Patrick Tomlinson Jr., eight sisters, Monica and Alysia Tillman, Kiarra Skinner and Kaydi Copple, Jasmine Benitez, Analyse and Gracie Skinner, and Tyzhaea Alec; a brother Edward Skinner IV; grandparents, Mary and Sylvester Bass, Gracie and Johnny Andrews; uncles, Eduardo and Gilbert Benitez; aunts, Xoch Alvarez Catrina Benitez, Sonia Pierce and Rachell Tillman; nieces, Anabell Fleetwood, Georgia Browning, Jayah Massell; and nephew, Jackie Massell.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 15, 2021 at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS, with Reverend Charles Crumble Sr. officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Patrick Tomlinson <a href="https://gofund.me/8db2cc1c">Go Fund Me page</a>. Hutchinson Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Due to Covid-19 restrictions masks are required.

Patrick T. Tomlinson, 29, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 in Hutchinson, KS. He was born Feb. 12, 1991 in Junction City, KS, the son of Edward Skinner and Bettye Tillman.He was preceded in death by his uncle, Dametrius Tillman.Patrick is survived by his parents, Edward and Bettye; four children, Jaela, Payslee, Parker and Patrick Tomlinson Jr., eight sisters, Monica and Alysia Tillman, Kiarra Skinner and Kaydi Copple, Jasmine Benitez, Analyse and Gracie Skinner, and Tyzhaea Alec; a brother Edward Skinner IV; grandparents, Mary and Sylvester Bass, Gracie and Johnny Andrews; uncles, Eduardo and Gilbert Benitez; aunts, Xoch Alvarez Catrina Benitez, Sonia Pierce and Rachell Tillman; nieces, Anabell Fleetwood, Georgia Browning, Jayah Massell; and nephew, Jackie Massell.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 15, 2021 at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS, with Reverend Charles Crumble Sr. officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Patrick Tomlinson <a href="https://gofund.me/8db2cc1c">Go Fund Me page</a>. Hutchinson Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Due to Covid-19 restrictions masks are required.

Patrick T. Tomlinson | 1991 - 2021 |

Conard Nichols, 61, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at Ascension via Christi St Francis Hospital in Wichita. He was born July 28, 1959, in Moundridge, the son of Menno C. and Inez (Koehn) Nichols.

Conard was a laborer and held numerous jobs including working for the Co-op in Walton, KS. He also enjoyed delivering cars for Midway Motors of McPherson, KS.

He was a member of Meridian Church of God in Christ, Mennonite of rural Hesston.

Conard was united in marriage to Naomi Blosser on April 5, 1987 in Hesston. She survives of the home.

He is also survived by his two children, Nathan and Violet Nichols, both of the home; brothers, Merlin (Edith) Nichols, Grifton, North Carolina, and Danver (Cindy) Nichols, Arcadia, Florida; sister, Eva Jewell (LaVern) Unruh, Hartwell, Georgia; and a&nbsp;sister-in-law, Betty Helms Nichols Wiebe, Brooksville, Mississippi.

Conard was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Reiferd Nichols;

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at Meridian Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, rural Hesston. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. &nbsp;Friends may call from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 10, at Moundridge Funeral Home, with family greeting friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Meridian Church of God in Christ, Mennonite.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospital in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, Kansas 67107.

To send a flower arrangement to the family of&nbsp;Conard Nichols, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/conard-nichols/flowers">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Conard Nichols, 61, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at Ascension via Christi St Francis Hospital in Wichita. He was born July 28, 1959, in Moundridge, the son of Menno C. and Inez (Koehn) Nichols.Conard was a laborer and held numerous jobs including working for the Co-op in Walton, KS. He also enjoyed delivering cars for Midway Motors of McPherson, KS.He was a member of Meridian Church of God in Christ, Mennonite of rural Hesston.Conard was united in marriage to Naomi Blosser on April 5, 1987 in Hesston. She survives of the home.He is also survived by his two children, Nathan and Violet Nichols, both of the home; brothers, Merlin (Edith) Nichols, Grifton, North Carolina, and Danver (Cindy) Nichols, Arcadia, Florida; sister, Eva Jewell (LaVern) Unruh, Hartwell, Georgia; and a&nbsp;sister-in-law, Betty Helms Nichols Wiebe, Brooksville, Mississippi.Conard was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Reiferd Nichols;Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at Meridian Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, rural Hesston. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. &nbsp;Friends may call from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 10, at Moundridge Funeral Home, with family greeting friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Meridian Church of God in Christ, Mennonite.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospital in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, Kansas 67107.To send a flower arrangement to the family of&nbsp;Conard Nichols, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/conard-nichols/flowers">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Conard Nichols | 1959 - 2021 |

Steven D. Rogers, 66, of Buhler, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, at Hospice House of Hutchinson. He was born September 26, 1954 in Smith Center, Kansas, the son of Donald and Carol (Wood) Rogers.

Steven attended Mankato High School and later received his G.E.D.

He was a member of Buhler Mennonite Brethren Church.

Steven worked as a carpenter and building contractor for Steven Rogers Contracting of Buhler.

He was united in marriage to Cinda Wilhelms on October 3, 1975 at Superior, Nebraska. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his three grandchildren, Tisha (Ean) Chesterman, Tabitha Boshears, and Taylor Boshears; three great-grandchildren, Peyton Kendall, and twins, Liam and Elivia Chesterman; sister, Patricia Rogers of Osage City; niece, Tara (Nicholas) Bowels; and his beloved dog and cat, Daisy and Ruthie.

Steven was preceded in death by his son, Shane Rogers; parents; and brother, Dane Rogers.

Cremation is planned. A memorial service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Hutchinson Animal Shelter or Buhler Library in care of Buhler Mortuary, PO Box 589, Buhler, KS 67522.

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Steven D. Rogers, 66, of Buhler, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, at Hospice House of Hutchinson. He was born September 26, 1954 in Smith Center, Kansas, the son of Donald and Carol (Wood) Rogers.Steven attended Mankato High School and later received his G.E.D.He was a member of Buhler Mennonite Brethren Church.Steven worked as a carpenter and building contractor for Steven Rogers Contracting of Buhler.He was united in marriage to Cinda Wilhelms on October 3, 1975 at Superior, Nebraska. She survives of the home.Other survivors include his three grandchildren, Tisha (Ean) Chesterman, Tabitha Boshears, and Taylor Boshears; three great-grandchildren, Peyton Kendall, and twins, Liam and Elivia Chesterman; sister, Patricia Rogers of Osage City; niece, Tara (Nicholas) Bowels; and his beloved dog and cat, Daisy and Ruthie.Steven was preceded in death by his son, Shane Rogers; parents; and brother, Dane Rogers.Cremation is planned. A memorial service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Hutchinson Animal Shelter or Buhler Library in care of Buhler Mortuary, PO Box 589, Buhler, KS 67522.To send a flower arrangement to the family of&nbsp;Steven Rogers, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/steven-rogers/flowers">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Steven Rogers | 1954 - 2021 |

Janice Jae Siemens was born November 18, 1931, at Buhler, Kansas, to Peter W. and Margaret Froese Siemens. She was an only child. At the age of seven months Janice contracted polio. She said the doctor in Buhler told them she would not live through the night. She was strong and proved him wrong. Her parents carried her on pillows to keep her comfortable. She survived paralysis on the right side and learned to walk, ride her bicycle and do as normal children.

Her cousin Gerald Smith, three years her senior, came to live with Janice and her family since his parents had separated and his mother took employment with Boeing during the war years. They were like brother and sister. During the years attending school he stayed with his grandmother at Inman but always came "home" for the weekends, often riding between Inman and Buhler on his bicycle.

Janice made a confession of her faith to follow Jesus and was baptized and joined the Mennonite Brethren Church of Buhler on Sept. 3, 1943. She graduated from Buhler Grade and High Schools and attended Grace Bible Institute 1952-1953. Leaving home was at first very difficult for Janice but she soon grew to enjoy her year at Grace Bible.

About the time Janice completed her year at Grace Bible, her cousin Gerald flew her to upstate New York where he was living to visit his family and other relatives in the area. Another cousin, Richard Siemens, drove her back to Kansas by car. This was one of the very few times Janice had the opportunity to travel outside of Kansas.

Her mother Margaret took ill and died November 16, 1965, and Janice became the housekeeper for herself and her father. A World War I veteran, Pete Siemens worked nights at the naval base near Yoder for many years, later for Sam Schneider Oil Co. and finally at the Buhler Flour Mills, again working nights. The family moved seven times in Buhler, finally settling into the home they purchased at 116 S. West Street. Her father had a light stroke in 1978 which compelled him to move to the Buhler Sunshine Home. He passed away in 1982.

From that time on Janice continued to live in their home on West Street until 2009, when a broken hip at age 79 caused her to move to the Sunshine Home where she lived until her passing.

Janice greatly enjoyed visiting her friends and widows in Buhler, and cheering people up. While the collective experience of her life may not seem grand, constrained by her humble upbringing and the lifelong effects of polio, her faith and her small acts of kindness toward others were boundless. Janice is among the blessed meek to whom this world truly belongs.

Survivors include her cousin Gerald's sons Geoffrey and Gary, among other relatives and many friends.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Buhler Municipal Cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may pay their respects to Janice from 3 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, January 13 at Buhler Mortuary.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in care of Buhler Mortuary, PO Box 589, Buhler, KS 67522.

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Janice Jae Siemens was born November 18, 1931, at Buhler, Kansas, to Peter W. and Margaret Froese Siemens. She was an only child. At the age of seven months Janice contracted polio. She said the doctor in Buhler told them she would not live through the night. She was strong and proved him wrong. Her parents carried her on pillows to keep her comfortable. She survived paralysis on the right side and learned to walk, ride her bicycle and do as normal children.Her cousin Gerald Smith, three years her senior, came to live with Janice and her family since his parents had separated and his mother took employment with Boeing during the war years. They were like brother and sister. During the years attending school he stayed with his grandmother at Inman but always came "home" for the weekends, often riding between Inman and Buhler on his bicycle.Janice made a confession of her faith to follow Jesus and was baptized and joined the Mennonite Brethren Church of Buhler on Sept. 3, 1943. She graduated from Buhler Grade and High Schools and attended Grace Bible Institute 1952-1953. Leaving home was at first very difficult for Janice but she soon grew to enjoy her year at Grace Bible.About the time Janice completed her year at Grace Bible, her cousin Gerald flew her to upstate New York where he was living to visit his family and other relatives in the area. Another cousin, Richard Siemens, drove her back to Kansas by car. This was one of the very few times Janice had the opportunity to travel outside of Kansas.Her mother Margaret took ill and died November 16, 1965, and Janice became the housekeeper for herself and her father. A World War I veteran, Pete Siemens worked nights at the naval base near Yoder for many years, later for Sam Schneider Oil Co. and finally at the Buhler Flour Mills, again working nights. The family moved seven times in Buhler, finally settling into the home they purchased at 116 S. West Street. Her father had a light stroke in 1978 which compelled him to move to the Buhler Sunshine Home. He passed away in 1982.From that time on Janice continued to live in their home on West Street until 2009, when a broken hip at age 79 caused her to move to the Sunshine Home where she lived until her passing.Janice greatly enjoyed visiting her friends and widows in Buhler, and cheering people up. While the collective experience of her life may not seem grand, constrained by her humble upbringing and the lifelong effects of polio, her faith and her small acts of kindness toward others were boundless. Janice is among the blessed meek to whom this world truly belongs.Survivors include her cousin Gerald's sons Geoffrey and Gary, among other relatives and many friends.Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Buhler Municipal Cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may pay their respects to Janice from 3 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, January 13 at Buhler Mortuary.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in care of Buhler Mortuary, PO Box 589, Buhler, KS 67522.To send a flower arrangement to the family of&nbsp;Janice Siemens, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/janice-siemens/flowers">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Janice Siemens | 1931 - 2021 |

Howard Owen Hershberger was born on Nov. 27, 1926 in Tofield, Alberta, Canada to Owen and Clara (Brenneman) Hershberger and passed away Jan. 8, 2021. He was the fourth of the six children of this union.

His first eight years were spent on a farm near Tofield, Alberta surrounded by his mother’s family, and the next six years in High River, Alberta, where his father had been called to help serve a small congregation. This had a profound effect on him and his family. His parent’s willingness to leave family and friends to take an unpaid assignment in an economically challenged area left an indelible impression on him. At High River he became aware of his lostness and accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized into His body, the church. Primarily because of his mother, who wanted desperately to have her children receive a Christian education, that had been denied her they moved to Hesston, Kansas in 1941, to make that possible.

His father accepted a call to become a self-supporting associate pastor of the Pennsylvania Mennonite Church. During his high school years he met, and later married, after they both graduated from Hesston College, the love of his life, Martha (Buckwalter). Words are inadequate to describe the difference it made for him. She was the perfect complement to him. After graduation from Bethel College, he was admitted to KU medical school. After the first term it seemed the door was closed because of inadequate funds, to continue this path. After withdrawing from medical school, he was invited to work at Hesston Manufacturing Company as an accountant. Having never taken any accounting courses he immediately began taking courses by correspondence. When he began working, at what later became Hesston Corporation, there were 33 employees, when he left 25 years later there were 3500 worldwide. From a career standpoint it was a case of being at the right place at the right time. Hesston Corporation was a wonderful place to work, particularly in the early days when it was very much “family”. At break time they had a men’s choir, undirected, that would sing men’s 4-part gospel songs. When he left in 1976 he was Vice-President and controller. God was nudging him to make a change so in 1976 he took a position at Hesston College as director of finance. He served in that position for five years and when they had a change in presidents, he decided that it was time to move on. He had been serving on the board of directors of DewEze Manufacturing Company and when he left Hesston College, he accepted the position as President of DewEze at Harper, Kansas. He was there for 15 years, until 1996 when he left his active career work and moved to Hesston where he resided until his death.

Although his work was always enjoyable and challenging, he enjoyed the freedom to pursue other interests, primarily related to the church. He served as an early treasurer of his church and Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp. Church-wide he served on the Mennonite Mission Board, the Mennonite Board of Education, and the Hesston College Board of Directors. He served as moderator of South Central Mennonite Conference and three times as Chairman of the Church at Whitestone and once at Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church in Harper. He also served on the Greensburg Hospital Board of Directors as well as the Prairie View Hospital Board and two different terms on the board of the Schowalter Foundation. He also served on the Hesston School board at the time of the starting of the high school and on the Great Bend Manufacturing Board of Directors. He continued to serve on the Harper Industries Board of Directors until 2017. He viewed himself as a very ordinary talent who had many special opportunities.

He and his wife, Martha, enjoyed being able to give financially to the church and the church institutions. When asked on time to give a large sum of money, outside of their ability, Martha said “we are not rich”. Howard replied, “Isn’t it nice for people to think you are rich without having to be burdened with the money”. He was satisfied at what they were able to give but never completely at ease with what they spent on themselves. He believed that the tithe was only a place to begin and not a place to end. He served on a number of fundraising projects for his own local church as well as the larger church. He was encouraged and challenged by the generosity of persons whether they had much of little of material wealth.

He enjoyed solitude. He was naturally introverted and engaged in many activities because he felt he needed to and not because it came naturally to him. He was raised with a strong sense of “aught ness” that he carried with him throughout his life. In addition, he had a mother and sister who enjoyed company and social activities who continued to remind him of what he “aught” to do. He needed that encouragement.

Music was an important part of his life and he enjoyed singing throughout his life. He had the opportunity, while in college, to spend one whole summer traveling across the U.S. and Canada with a male quartet. He did get burned out on male quartet singing that summer and preferred mixed groups the balance of his life. He never completely understood why that was so, but since it was, he didn’t worry about it.

He believed that life only has a forward gear – you learn from the past, but you don’t dwell on it. He never spent any time thinking about what “might have been”. He viewed this as a grace given by God. It allowed him to be at peace with closed doors and to look for open ones.

He felt wonderfully blest with a loving and caring family – his own biological family that he was born into as well as the family that he married into. In his latter years he published a monthly publication called Hershberger Happenings that was a pain and a pleasure, a pain for the children who needed to submit information monthly, and a pleasure in being able to exchange new with other members of the family. It gave Howard an opportunity to vent his offbeat sense of humor as well as his philosophy of life in addition to keeping the family abreast of what they all were doing.

He leaves behind his wife, Martha of Hesston; three sons, John (Chris) Hershberger, Windom, KS., Dan (Marla) Hershberger, Great Falls, MT., and Philip (Diana) Hershberger, Topeka, KS.; two daughters, Faith (Tim) Penner, Harper, KS., and Beth (Mark) Goertz, Inman, KS.; sisters-in-law, Grace Hershberger and Gladys Hershberger both of Goshen, IN.; ten grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Gwendolyn Hershberger; three brothers and a brother who died in infancy; one sister; one sister-in-law; and one brother-in-law.

Private family services will be held at Eastlawn Cemetery, Hesston. Memorial services will be announced and held at a later date at Whitestone Mennonite Church, Hesston. Friends may pay their respects to Howard on Friday, January 15, 2021 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Miller-Ott Funeral Home, Hesston. The family will not be present. Memorial contributions may be made to Hesston College in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, P.O. Box 32, Hesston, KS. 67062.

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<figure>
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 </figure>Howard Owen Hershberger was born on Nov. 27, 1926 in Tofield, Alberta, Canada to Owen and Clara (Brenneman) Hershberger and passed away Jan. 8, 2021. He was the fourth of the six children of this union.His first eight years were spent on a farm near Tofield, Alberta surrounded by his mother’s family, and the next six years in High River, Alberta, where his father had been called to help serve a small congregation. This had a profound effect on him and his family. His parent’s willingness to leave family and friends to take an unpaid assignment in an economically challenged area left an indelible impression on him. At High River he became aware of his lostness and accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized into His body, the church. Primarily because of his mother, who wanted desperately to have her children receive a Christian education, that had been denied her they moved to Hesston, Kansas in 1941, to make that possible.His father accepted a call to become a self-supporting associate pastor of the Pennsylvania Mennonite Church. During his high school years he met, and later married, after they both graduated from Hesston College, the love of his life, Martha (Buckwalter). Words are inadequate to describe the difference it made for him. She was the perfect complement to him. After graduation from Bethel College, he was admitted to KU medical school. After the first term it seemed the door was closed because of inadequate funds, to continue this path. After withdrawing from medical school, he was invited to work at Hesston Manufacturing Company as an accountant. Having never taken any accounting courses he immediately began taking courses by correspondence. When he began working, at what later became Hesston Corporation, there were 33 employees, when he left 25 years later there were 3500 worldwide. From a career standpoint it was a case of being at the right place at the right time. Hesston Corporation was a wonderful place to work, particularly in the early days when it was very much “family”. At break time they had a men’s choir, undirected, that would sing men’s 4-part gospel songs. When he left in 1976 he was Vice-President and controller. God was nudging him to make a change so in 1976 he took a position at Hesston College as director of finance. He served in that position for five years and when they had a change in presidents, he decided that it was time to move on. He had been serving on the board of directors of DewEze Manufacturing Company and when he left Hesston College, he accepted the position as President of DewEze at Harper, Kansas. He was there for 15 years, until 1996 when he left his active career work and moved to Hesston where he resided until his death.Although his work was always enjoyable and challenging, he enjoyed the freedom to pursue other interests, primarily related to the church. He served as an early treasurer of his church and Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp. Church-wide he served on the Mennonite Mission Board, the Mennonite Board of Education, and the Hesston College Board of Directors. He served as moderator of South Central Mennonite Conference and three times as Chairman of the Church at Whitestone and once at Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church in Harper. He also served on the Greensburg Hospital Board of Directors as well as the Prairie View Hospital Board and two different terms on the board of the Schowalter Foundation. He also served on the Hesston School board at the time of the starting of the high school and on the Great Bend Manufacturing Board of Directors. He continued to serve on the Harper Industries Board of Directors until 2017. He viewed himself as a very ordinary talent who had many special opportunities.He and his wife, Martha, enjoyed being able to give financially to the church and the church institutions. When asked on time to give a large sum of money, outside of their ability, Martha said “we are not rich”. Howard replied, “Isn’t it nice for people to think you are rich without having to be burdened with the money”. He was satisfied at what they were able to give but never completely at ease with what they spent on themselves. He believed that the tithe was only a place to begin and not a place to end. He served on a number of fundraising projects for his own local church as well as the larger church. He was encouraged and challenged by the generosity of persons whether they had much of little of material wealth.He enjoyed solitude. He was naturally introverted and engaged in many activities because he felt he needed to and not because it came naturally to him. He was raised with a strong sense of “aught ness” that he carried with him throughout his life. In addition, he had a mother and sister who enjoyed company and social activities who continued to remind him of what he “aught” to do. He needed that encouragement.Music was an important part of his life and he enjoyed singing throughout his life. He had the opportunity, while in college, to spend one whole summer traveling across the U.S. and Canada with a male quartet. He did get burned out on male quartet singing that summer and preferred mixed groups the balance of his life. He never completely understood why that was so, but since it was, he didn’t worry about it.He believed that life only has a forward gear – you learn from the past, but you don’t dwell on it. He never spent any time thinking about what “might have been”. He viewed this as a grace given by God. It allowed him to be at peace with closed doors and to look for open ones.He felt wonderfully blest with a loving and caring family – his own biological family that he was born into as well as the family that he married into. In his latter years he published a monthly publication called Hershberger Happenings that was a pain and a pleasure, a pain for the children who needed to submit information monthly, and a pleasure in being able to exchange new with other members of the family. It gave Howard an opportunity to vent his offbeat sense of humor as well as his philosophy of life in addition to keeping the family abreast of what they all were doing.He leaves behind his wife, Martha of Hesston; three sons, John (Chris) Hershberger, Windom, KS., Dan (Marla) Hershberger, Great Falls, MT., and Philip (Diana) Hershberger, Topeka, KS.; two daughters, Faith (Tim) Penner, Harper, KS., and Beth (Mark) Goertz, Inman, KS.; sisters-in-law, Grace Hershberger and Gladys Hershberger both of Goshen, IN.; ten grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.Howard was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Gwendolyn Hershberger; three brothers and a brother who died in infancy; one sister; one sister-in-law; and one brother-in-law.Private family services will be held at Eastlawn Cemetery, Hesston. Memorial services will be announced and held at a later date at Whitestone Mennonite Church, Hesston. Friends may pay their respects to Howard on Friday, January 15, 2021 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Miller-Ott Funeral Home, Hesston. The family will not be present. Memorial contributions may be made to Hesston College in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, P.O. Box 32, Hesston, KS. 67062.To send a flower arrangement to the family of&nbsp;Howard Hershberger, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/howard-hershberger/flowers">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Howard Hershberger | 1926 - 2021 |

Winifred Jean Nienke, 88, of Inman, died January 9, 2021, at her home. She was born September 12, 1932, in Ellsworth, to Roy W. and Jane G. (Cowie) Kelley.

In addition to being a homemaker, Jean worked many jobs over the years, retiring as cook at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was known for her wit and love for her family. Jean enjoyed baking and crafts of all kinds. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hutchinson, where she was active in LWML.

On September 3, 1948, Jean married Leonard Nienke, in Lyons. He died May 3, 2010.

Surviving are children, Stephen Nienke (Shandra), Georgia, Richard Nienke (Mary), Dubuque, IA, Ronald Nienke (Debi), Hutchinson, Tammy Wright (Mike), Buhler, Kelly Nienke, Pratt, Tara Griffin (Bob), Hutchinson; daughter-in-law, Tonya Nienke, Hutchinson; 25 grandchildren; many great- and great-great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Randy Nienke; grandchildren, Angela, Teresa, Jason and Joshua Nienke.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 E. 12th&nbsp;Ave., Hutchinson. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. in Kanopolis Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, with the family present to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

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 </figure>Winifred Jean Nienke, 88, of Inman, died January 9, 2021, at her home. She was born September 12, 1932, in Ellsworth, to Roy W. and Jane G. (Cowie) Kelley.In addition to being a homemaker, Jean worked many jobs over the years, retiring as cook at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was known for her wit and love for her family. Jean enjoyed baking and crafts of all kinds. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hutchinson, where she was active in LWML.On September 3, 1948, Jean married Leonard Nienke, in Lyons. He died May 3, 2010.Surviving are children, Stephen Nienke (Shandra), Georgia, Richard Nienke (Mary), Dubuque, IA, Ronald Nienke (Debi), Hutchinson, Tammy Wright (Mike), Buhler, Kelly Nienke, Pratt, Tara Griffin (Bob), Hutchinson; daughter-in-law, Tonya Nienke, Hutchinson; 25 grandchildren; many great- and great-great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members.She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Randy Nienke; grandchildren, Angela, Teresa, Jason and Joshua Nienke.Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 E. 12th&nbsp;Ave., Hutchinson. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. in Kanopolis Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, with the family present to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.The service will be live-streamed <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/orlhutch/videos/">here</a>.Memorials are suggested to Reno County Food Bank or Our Redeemer Lutheran Church LWML, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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