Richard E. “Tex” Shirley Sr., age 84, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Newton, Kansas while receiving hospice care services at the Kansas Christian Home. 

Richard was born to parents O. L. Shirley and Cora Mae (Martin) Shirley in Henderson, TX in January 1940. He grew up in western Texas and graduated from Levelland High School in 1958, after which he followed in his older brother’s footsteps by enlisting as a musician in the US Navy. 

Richard was introduced to his first wife, Jane (Shaver) Shirley, by her brother, George Shaver, while the two were stationed together at the Army/Navy School of Music in Norfolk, VA. Richard and Jane married in 1961. Following the birth of their daughter in 1962, Richard was honorably discharged from active duty to the Navy Reserves and pursued degrees in Music Education at Bowling Green State University. The summer of 1966 marked Richard’s completion of his undergraduate studies; the birth of his second child, a son; and the beginning of his instrumental music teaching career in public school systems in the State of Ohio. He completed the newly offered Master of Music Education program through the College of Musical arts at BGSU in 1970 while continuing to teach. During the course of their marriage, Richard and Jane were both active in church music and church leadership. &nbsp;He also began teaching music to their children, beginning at very young ages. Richard and Jane divorced in 1989.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Richard continued teaching, and went on to marry his second wife, Betty J. (Appleby) Hughes Shirley, in 1990. After 25 years of teaching music in Ohio public schools, Richard retired from the Mad River/Riverside school district. He then continued his career as a music educator, teaching military dependents in Department of Defense schools overseas. &nbsp;He and Betty served in Korea and then Spain for a total of 10 more years. Richard received his preferred nickname “Tex” from Betty during that time period, because of his deep love for his Texas heritage. Finishing his time with the DOD schools, Richard and Betty retired to Kettering, OH in 2002. At the time of Betty’s death in 2021, they had been together for more than 30 years.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Richard was very proud to have served in the US Navy. He had a life-long love of music and dancing, which included very eclectic and diverse tastes in genres and styles, with memberships in the Dayton Mandolin Orchestra and the Dayton Ballroom/Swing Dance Club. Having been a member of the Dayton Chess Club for many years, Richard enjoyed playing chess and other activities that involved strategic planning and problem-solving. He also held great love for his family members and friends.&nbsp;

Richard was preceded in death by his parents O. L. Shirley and Cora M. Shirley; his siblings John Charles Shirley (1945-1994), Patricia Shirley Wisenbaker (1935-2010), Polly Shirley Gentry (1943-2015) and Oliver Lewis Shirley Jr. (1937-2017); by his granddaughters Mercy Noel Shirley (2002), and Rachael Erryn Shirley (1992-2015).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Richard is survived by his first wife, Jane Shirley; his children Giovanna S. McQuillen (m. Mark Schnabel) and Richard E. Shirley Jr. (Rick, m. Dawn M. Shirley); grandchildren Jordan L. Salmen (m. Marius Salmen), Abigail R. Goins (m. Micajah Goins), Emily E. Shirley, Joshua A. Shirley, and Grace A. Shirley; great-grandchildren Kyra S. Salmen and Priya S. Salmen; sisters Shirley A. Parr, Linda M. Saberi, and Glenda J. M. Shirley; along with many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, charitable memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association; St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital; Kansas Christian Home, 1035 SE Third Street, Newton KS 67114; or Hoovers Valley Cemetery, 7650 Park Rd 4 W, Burnet, TX 78611.

Baker Funeral Home Valley Center&nbsp; is in charge of arrangements. 

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

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 <figcaption>Richard E. “Tex” Shirley Sr.</figcaption>
 </figure>Richard E. “Tex” Shirley Sr., age 84, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Newton, Kansas while receiving hospice care services at the Kansas Christian Home. Richard was born to parents O. L. Shirley and Cora Mae (Martin) Shirley in Henderson, TX in January 1940. He grew up in western Texas and graduated from Levelland High School in 1958, after which he followed in his older brother’s footsteps by enlisting as a musician in the US Navy. Richard was introduced to his first wife, Jane (Shaver) Shirley, by her brother, George Shaver, while the two were stationed together at the Army/Navy School of Music in Norfolk, VA. Richard and Jane married in 1961. Following the birth of their daughter in 1962, Richard was honorably discharged from active duty to the Navy Reserves and pursued degrees in Music Education at Bowling Green State University. The summer of 1966 marked Richard’s completion of his undergraduate studies; the birth of his second child, a son; and the beginning of his instrumental music teaching career in public school systems in the State of Ohio. He completed the newly offered Master of Music Education program through the College of Musical arts at BGSU in 1970 while continuing to teach. During the course of their marriage, Richard and Jane were both active in church music and church leadership. &nbsp;He also began teaching music to their children, beginning at very young ages. Richard and Jane divorced in 1989.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Richard continued teaching, and went on to marry his second wife, Betty J. (Appleby) Hughes Shirley, in 1990. After 25 years of teaching music in Ohio public schools, Richard retired from the Mad River/Riverside school district. He then continued his career as a music educator, teaching military dependents in Department of Defense schools overseas. &nbsp;He and Betty served in Korea and then Spain for a total of 10 more years. Richard received his preferred nickname “Tex” from Betty during that time period, because of his deep love for his Texas heritage. Finishing his time with the DOD schools, Richard and Betty retired to Kettering, OH in 2002. At the time of Betty’s death in 2021, they had been together for more than 30 years.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Richard was very proud to have served in the US Navy. He had a life-long love of music and dancing, which included very eclectic and diverse tastes in genres and styles, with memberships in the Dayton Mandolin Orchestra and the Dayton Ballroom/Swing Dance Club. Having been a member of the Dayton Chess Club for many years, Richard enjoyed playing chess and other activities that involved strategic planning and problem-solving. He also held great love for his family members and friends.&nbsp;Richard was preceded in death by his parents O. L. Shirley and Cora M. Shirley; his siblings John Charles Shirley (1945-1994), Patricia Shirley Wisenbaker (1935-2010), Polly Shirley Gentry (1943-2015) and Oliver Lewis Shirley Jr. (1937-2017); by his granddaughters Mercy Noel Shirley (2002), and Rachael Erryn Shirley (1992-2015).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Richard is survived by his first wife, Jane Shirley; his children Giovanna S. McQuillen (m. Mark Schnabel) and Richard E. Shirley Jr. (Rick, m. Dawn M. Shirley); grandchildren Jordan L. Salmen (m. Marius Salmen), Abigail R. Goins (m. Micajah Goins), Emily E. Shirley, Joshua A. Shirley, and Grace A. Shirley; great-grandchildren Kyra S. Salmen and Priya S. Salmen; sisters Shirley A. Parr, Linda M. Saberi, and Glenda J. M. Shirley; along with many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, charitable memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association; St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital; Kansas Christian Home, 1035 SE Third Street, Newton KS 67114; or Hoovers Valley Cemetery, 7650 Park Rd 4 W, Burnet, TX 78611.Baker Funeral Home Valley Center&nbsp; is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.bakerfhvc.com">www.bakerfhvc.com</a>.

Richard E. “Tex” Shirley Sr. |1940-2024|

Jacqueline Michelle Wood, 59, of Medicine Lodge, KS, died Saturday, June 15, 2024.

She was born on January 26, 1965 in Medicine Lodge, KS, the daughter of Jack D. Swonger and Frances K. (Pelzl) Swonger Land.

Jacqueline was a loving mother and grandmother who was Catholic by faith.

Surviving are her mother, Frances Land of Medicine Lodge, KS; two sons, Cody (Lindsay) Waller of Madill, OK and their children, Connor, Caylee, Cole and Cara and Jaden (Lanie) Wood of Cheney, KS and their children, Jenna and James; one sister, Renee (Rob) Paxson of Medicine Lodge, KS; three nephews, Tanner (Jordan) Paxson of Yukon, OK, Trenton (Makaila) Paxson of Medicine Lodge, KS and Taylor (Meghan) Paxson of Yukon, OK; six great nieces and nephews, as well as a close-knit group of cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Swonger, her step-father, Ray Land and her great nephew, Maddox Paxson.

Friends may sign the guest book on Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS.

Rosary will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 300 Curry Lane, Medicine Lodge, KS with Father Emmanuel Kosikumah and Pastor Tom Walters officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge, KS.

In lieu of flowers, there has been a memorial account created for Jacqueline's six grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Jacqueline Wood Memorial located at Meritrust Credit Union, PO Box 2926, Wichita, Kansas 67201-2926.

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 <figcaption>Jacqueline Michelle Wood</figcaption>
 </figure>Jacqueline Michelle Wood, 59, of Medicine Lodge, KS, died Saturday, June 15, 2024.She was born on January 26, 1965 in Medicine Lodge, KS, the daughter of Jack D. Swonger and Frances K. (Pelzl) Swonger Land.Jacqueline was a loving mother and grandmother who was Catholic by faith.Surviving are her mother, Frances Land of Medicine Lodge, KS; two sons, Cody (Lindsay) Waller of Madill, OK and their children, Connor, Caylee, Cole and Cara and Jaden (Lanie) Wood of Cheney, KS and their children, Jenna and James; one sister, Renee (Rob) Paxson of Medicine Lodge, KS; three nephews, Tanner (Jordan) Paxson of Yukon, OK, Trenton (Makaila) Paxson of Medicine Lodge, KS and Taylor (Meghan) Paxson of Yukon, OK; six great nieces and nephews, as well as a close-knit group of cousins.She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Swonger, her step-father, Ray Land and her great nephew, Maddox Paxson.Friends may sign the guest book on Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS.Rosary will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 300 Curry Lane, Medicine Lodge, KS with Father Emmanuel Kosikumah and Pastor Tom Walters officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge, KS.In lieu of flowers, there has been a memorial account created for Jacqueline's six grandchildren.Memorials may be made to the Jacqueline Wood Memorial located at Meritrust Credit Union, PO Box 2926, Wichita, Kansas 67201-2926.

Jacqueline Michelle Wood |1965-2024|

Elaine Ruth Ratzlaff, 73, of Buhler, Kansas passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Ascension via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on August 30, 1950 in Goessel, Kansas, to Otto J. and Martha C. (Schmidt) Unruh.

She graduated from Goessel High School with the class of 1968. She later attended Bethel College in Newton where she met her future husband, John W. Ratzlaff. They were married on January 23, 1970 at Tabor Mennonite Church in rural Newton.

She later graduated from and became an instructor at Sidney’s Hairdressing College. Elaine became a devoted homemaker, operated a beauty salon out of the home and helped with custom wheat harvesting across the Midwest until 1989, when they transitioned into full time farming east of Buhler. After the harvest, she worked at Gregory’s in Buhler where she developed many strong friendships.

She was a member of the Buhler Mennonite Brethren Church. In 1998, she and John founded Haiti Lifeline Ministries and served on the board for 20 years.

Elaine was a prolific oil painter and had a passion for animals and her family.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years; daughter, Stephanie (Doug) Smith of Lee’s Summitt, MO; son, Jason Ratzlaff of Burbank, CA; two grandchildren, Jackson Palmer and Hayden Palmer, and brother, Robert (Connie) Unruh of North Newton.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Bonnie Heinrichs and Mae Nelson; and infant twin brothers.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2024 at Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church Cemetery, rural Inman. Memorial services will follow at 11 a.m., at Buhler Mennonite Brethren Church and the service can be livestreamed at www.buhlermb.org. Family will greet friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 20 at Buhler Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Haiti Lifeline Ministries or Omega House of Buhler in care of Buhler Mortuary, PO Box 589, Buhler, KS 67522.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718667389268.jpeg" alt="Elaine Ruth Ratzlaff" />
 <figcaption>Elaine Ruth Ratzlaff</figcaption>
 </figure>Elaine Ruth Ratzlaff, 73, of Buhler, Kansas passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Ascension via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on August 30, 1950 in Goessel, Kansas, to Otto J. and Martha C. (Schmidt) Unruh.She graduated from Goessel High School with the class of 1968. She later attended Bethel College in Newton where she met her future husband, John W. Ratzlaff. They were married on January 23, 1970 at Tabor Mennonite Church in rural Newton.She later graduated from and became an instructor at Sidney’s Hairdressing College. Elaine became a devoted homemaker, operated a beauty salon out of the home and helped with custom wheat harvesting across the Midwest until 1989, when they transitioned into full time farming east of Buhler. After the harvest, she worked at Gregory’s in Buhler where she developed many strong friendships.She was a member of the Buhler Mennonite Brethren Church. In 1998, she and John founded Haiti Lifeline Ministries and served on the board for 20 years.Elaine was a prolific oil painter and had a passion for animals and her family.She is survived by her husband of 54 years; daughter, Stephanie (Doug) Smith of Lee’s Summitt, MO; son, Jason Ratzlaff of Burbank, CA; two grandchildren, Jackson Palmer and Hayden Palmer, and brother, Robert (Connie) Unruh of North Newton.Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Bonnie Heinrichs and Mae Nelson; and infant twin brothers.Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2024 at Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church Cemetery, rural Inman. Memorial services will follow at 11 a.m., at Buhler Mennonite Brethren Church and the service can be livestreamed at www.buhlermb.org. Family will greet friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 20 at Buhler Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Haiti Lifeline Ministries or Omega House of Buhler in care of Buhler Mortuary, PO Box 589, Buhler, KS 67522.

Elaine Ruth Ratzlaff |1950-2024|

Doris Marie Jantz Diller, 100, passed away June 15 after a brief hospital stay surrounded by family. She was born in Greensburg, Kansas on April 26, 1924, to Solomon and Katie (Wadel) Jantz. Doris graduated from Greensburg High School in 1943 and moved to Hesston later that year to attend Hesston College. She married Ivan Diller on March 16, 1947 at Greensburg Mennonite Church. She spent many of the years after their four children were born as a homemaker and was involved in volunteer work with church and school activities. When the children were older, she began working at Schowalter Villa as a nurse aid, and later did physical therapy with the residents. She retired from her work there after 20 years, and then volunteered weekly at EtCetra for many years.

Doris was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church where she was active volunteering in many ways.

She looked forward to reaching 100, and enjoyed the birthday celebration with all of her family and friends. Her family surprised her by publishing her life story which she had written over the years. Up until she went to the hospital, she enjoyed nightly FaceTime calls with her family, which will be missed.

Doris was very creative, making clothes and Halloween costumes for her children, helping with costumes for school plays, making birthday cakes for her children, and making many quilts, including some for her children and a quilt for each of her eight grandchildren for high school graduation. She enjoyed having guests in their home and was a gracious hostess. Up to the end she was known for her smile and positive attitude and the impact that made on many people.

Survivors are children Althea (Ron) Harvey, Front Royal Virginia; Stephen (Janelle) Diller, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Betty Jo (Barth) Hague, Gunnison, Colorado; and Jeanie (Greg) Martin, Elkhart, Indiana; grandchildren Stephanie (Brendan) Danker, Oxford, Ohio; Ashley (Ryan) Troyer, Goodyear, Arizona; Jesse (Leonora) Diller, Seattle, Washington; Dusty (Antonya) Diller, Pasadena, California; Zach Hague, Wichita, Kansas; CJ (Gaby Gutierrez) Hague, Midland, Texas; Tom (Megan) Martin, Elkhart, Indiana; Katie (Jon) Yoder, Goshen, Indiana; and great grandchildren Caleb and Jordan Troyer, Goodyear, Arizona; Cosima, Georgia, Tessa and Julian Diller, Seattle, Washington; Max Martin, Elkhart, Indiana; and Jake, Liza and Lydia Yoder, Goshen, Indiana.

Surviving siblings are Melvin (JoAnn) Jantz, and DeWayne Jantz. She was preceded in death by her husband Ivan Diller, her parents, and siblings Bernice (Frank) Schmidt, Wesley (Phyllis) Janta, Alice (Ross) Wayne, Benjamin (Margaret) Jantz, Pauline (Allen) Diller, and Wallace (Sylvia) Jantz.

Private family burial will take place at Eastlawn Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Hesston Mennonite Church, with family receiving friends following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Schowalter Villa Good Samaritan Fund in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 32, Hesston, KS 67062.

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 <figcaption>Doris Marie Jantz Diller</figcaption>
 </figure>Doris Marie Jantz Diller, 100, passed away June 15 after a brief hospital stay surrounded by family. She was born in Greensburg, Kansas on April 26, 1924, to Solomon and Katie (Wadel) Jantz. Doris graduated from Greensburg High School in 1943 and moved to Hesston later that year to attend Hesston College. She married Ivan Diller on March 16, 1947 at Greensburg Mennonite Church. She spent many of the years after their four children were born as a homemaker and was involved in volunteer work with church and school activities. When the children were older, she began working at Schowalter Villa as a nurse aid, and later did physical therapy with the residents. She retired from her work there after 20 years, and then volunteered weekly at EtCetra for many years.Doris was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church where she was active volunteering in many ways.She looked forward to reaching 100, and enjoyed the birthday celebration with all of her family and friends. Her family surprised her by publishing her life story which she had written over the years. Up until she went to the hospital, she enjoyed nightly FaceTime calls with her family, which will be missed.Doris was very creative, making clothes and Halloween costumes for her children, helping with costumes for school plays, making birthday cakes for her children, and making many quilts, including some for her children and a quilt for each of her eight grandchildren for high school graduation. She enjoyed having guests in their home and was a gracious hostess. Up to the end she was known for her smile and positive attitude and the impact that made on many people.Survivors are children Althea (Ron) Harvey, Front Royal Virginia; Stephen (Janelle) Diller, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Betty Jo (Barth) Hague, Gunnison, Colorado; and Jeanie (Greg) Martin, Elkhart, Indiana; grandchildren Stephanie (Brendan) Danker, Oxford, Ohio; Ashley (Ryan) Troyer, Goodyear, Arizona; Jesse (Leonora) Diller, Seattle, Washington; Dusty (Antonya) Diller, Pasadena, California; Zach Hague, Wichita, Kansas; CJ (Gaby Gutierrez) Hague, Midland, Texas; Tom (Megan) Martin, Elkhart, Indiana; Katie (Jon) Yoder, Goshen, Indiana; and great grandchildren Caleb and Jordan Troyer, Goodyear, Arizona; Cosima, Georgia, Tessa and Julian Diller, Seattle, Washington; Max Martin, Elkhart, Indiana; and Jake, Liza and Lydia Yoder, Goshen, Indiana.Surviving siblings are Melvin (JoAnn) Jantz, and DeWayne Jantz. She was preceded in death by her husband Ivan Diller, her parents, and siblings Bernice (Frank) Schmidt, Wesley (Phyllis) Janta, Alice (Ross) Wayne, Benjamin (Margaret) Jantz, Pauline (Allen) Diller, and Wallace (Sylvia) Jantz.Private family burial will take place at Eastlawn Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Hesston Mennonite Church, with family receiving friends following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Schowalter Villa Good Samaritan Fund in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 32, Hesston, KS 67062.

Doris Marie Jantz Diller |1924-2024|

Viola Huls, 93, of Hutchinson, died June 14, 2024, at Wesley Towers. She was born on September 30, 1930, in Gage County, NE, to Carl and Ell Nina (Weber) Haecker.

Viola attended school in rural Gage County and later graduated from Adela Hale Business College. She was employed at Osco Drug for over 23 years. Viola was a longtime member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hutchinson.

On January 21, 1950, Viola married Clarence Huls in Beatrice, NE. They shared over 65 years of marriage before his passing on June 17, 2015.

Viola is survived by her daughter, Marsha (Max Carter) Cline of Hutchinson; six grandchildren, Chad (Debbi) Nachtigal of Hutchinson, Jason (Leta) Nachtigal of Ponder, TX, Jamie (Misty) Nachtigal of Abbyville, Andrea (Matt) Parker of Hutchinson, Christina Cline of Hutchinson, and Jessica Cline of Hutchinson; fifteen great-grandchildren; and sixteen great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Teresa Nachtigal; son-in-law, George Nachtigal; three brothers; and two sisters.

Cremation has taken place. Private family inurnment will take place at the Emanuel Lutheran Church Columbarium.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Emanuel Lutheran Church or Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main St., Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 <figcaption>Viola Huls</figcaption>
 </figure>Viola Huls, 93, of Hutchinson, died June 14, 2024, at Wesley Towers. She was born on September 30, 1930, in Gage County, NE, to Carl and Ell Nina (Weber) Haecker.Viola attended school in rural Gage County and later graduated from Adela Hale Business College. She was employed at Osco Drug for over 23 years. Viola was a longtime member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hutchinson.On January 21, 1950, Viola married Clarence Huls in Beatrice, NE. They shared over 65 years of marriage before his passing on June 17, 2015.Viola is survived by her daughter, Marsha (Max Carter) Cline of Hutchinson; six grandchildren, Chad (Debbi) Nachtigal of Hutchinson, Jason (Leta) Nachtigal of Ponder, TX, Jamie (Misty) Nachtigal of Abbyville, Andrea (Matt) Parker of Hutchinson, Christina Cline of Hutchinson, and Jessica Cline of Hutchinson; fifteen great-grandchildren; and sixteen great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Teresa Nachtigal; son-in-law, George Nachtigal; three brothers; and two sisters.Cremation has taken place. Private family inurnment will take place at the Emanuel Lutheran Church Columbarium.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Emanuel Lutheran Church or Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main St., Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Viola Huls |1930-2024|

Eldoris Kay Kiley, 84, of Pratt, KS, died Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Pratt Health and Rehab.

She was born on March 21, 1940 in Meade, KS, the daughter of Herbert C. Pennington and Edith M. (Hammar) Pennington. On August 12, 1960, she married James Lawrence “Larry” Kiley at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pratt. He preceded her in death on August 8, 2013.

Eldoris was a homemaker and worked for Dillons in Pratt for several years. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pratt.

Surviving are one daughter, Michelle Dick of Spivey, KS; two sons, Jim (Tonya) Kiley of Pratt, KS and Mike (Shawna) Kiley of Pratt, KS; 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Larry Kiley, one son, Jeff Kiley, one grandson, Joshua Michael Kiley, one brother, Leo Pennington, one sister, Linda Pennington, in-laws, Jim and Pauline Kiley and son-in-law, Chris Dick.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt, KS 67124.

Rosary service will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pratt. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt

Memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Building Fund or the Pratt County Humane Society in care of Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Online condolences may be made at <a href="http://www.larrisonmortuary.com">www.larrisonmortuary.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718615059965.jpeg" alt="Eldoris Kay Kiley" />
 <figcaption>Eldoris Kay Kiley</figcaption>
 </figure>Eldoris Kay Kiley, 84, of Pratt, KS, died Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Pratt Health and Rehab.She was born on March 21, 1940 in Meade, KS, the daughter of Herbert C. Pennington and Edith M. (Hammar) Pennington. On August 12, 1960, she married James Lawrence “Larry” Kiley at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pratt. He preceded her in death on August 8, 2013.Eldoris was a homemaker and worked for Dillons in Pratt for several years. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pratt.Surviving are one daughter, Michelle Dick of Spivey, KS; two sons, Jim (Tonya) Kiley of Pratt, KS and Mike (Shawna) Kiley of Pratt, KS; 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Larry Kiley, one son, Jeff Kiley, one grandson, Joshua Michael Kiley, one brother, Leo Pennington, one sister, Linda Pennington, in-laws, Jim and Pauline Kiley and son-in-law, Chris Dick.Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt, KS 67124.Rosary service will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt.Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pratt. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, PrattMemorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Building Fund or the Pratt County Humane Society in care of Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Online condolences may be made at <a href="http://www.larrisonmortuary.com">www.larrisonmortuary.com</a>.

Eldoris Kay Kiley |1940-2024|

Rita "June" Daughhetee passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 on her 93rd birthday in Hays, Kansas. She was born June 14, 1931 in Burlington, Oklahoma, as the 7th and youngest child of Frank and Minnie (Stuckey) Hamilton. She married Milton Daughhetee on July 2, 1950, and together, they raised two children, Greg and Suzanne (Sue).

She has the distinction of playing girls high school basketball, as this was allowed in Oklahoma. She went to Burlington High School for three years, then married Milton prior to her Senior year. She graduated from Hazelton High School in 1951.

As a family, they lived in many different towns in Kansas over the years. One of which was Courtland, where the kids graduated from high school. She never missed a sports game or a track meet. &nbsp;Her and Milton spent some years in Tipton Kansas, as well. &nbsp;They moved to Pratt, Kansas in 1993, where she has lived since.

Her and Milton enjoyed square dancing for several years after his retirement. She was an expert seamstress, and personally made their square dancing outfits. For the last 15 years, she enjoyed quilting with her friends at the United Methodist Church in Pratt, where they donated the proceeds to beautification of the church, or other local charities.

She was a member of the Elks, in Pratt, Kansas and enjoyed dining out there with her friends on "girl's night".

She is survived by her brother, Mervin Hamilton of Oxford, Kansas; son, Greg (Gwen) Daughhetee of Hays, Kansas; daughter, Sue Daughhetee of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Milton Daughhetee; parents; one brother; four sisters; son-in-law, Ed Davis; and special friend, Floyd Vratil. &nbsp;

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Larrison Mortuary with lunch to follow. Graveside Service will follow at 2:30 p.m., at Rosehill Cemetery in Hazelton, Kansas

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Larrison Mortuary.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Rita "June" Daughhetee</figcaption>
 </figure>Rita "June" Daughhetee passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 on her 93rd birthday in Hays, Kansas. She was born June 14, 1931 in Burlington, Oklahoma, as the 7th and youngest child of Frank and Minnie (Stuckey) Hamilton. She married Milton Daughhetee on July 2, 1950, and together, they raised two children, Greg and Suzanne (Sue).She has the distinction of playing girls high school basketball, as this was allowed in Oklahoma. She went to Burlington High School for three years, then married Milton prior to her Senior year. She graduated from Hazelton High School in 1951.As a family, they lived in many different towns in Kansas over the years. One of which was Courtland, where the kids graduated from high school. She never missed a sports game or a track meet. &nbsp;Her and Milton spent some years in Tipton Kansas, as well. &nbsp;They moved to Pratt, Kansas in 1993, where she has lived since.Her and Milton enjoyed square dancing for several years after his retirement. She was an expert seamstress, and personally made their square dancing outfits. For the last 15 years, she enjoyed quilting with her friends at the United Methodist Church in Pratt, where they donated the proceeds to beautification of the church, or other local charities.She was a member of the Elks, in Pratt, Kansas and enjoyed dining out there with her friends on "girl's night".She is survived by her brother, Mervin Hamilton of Oxford, Kansas; son, Greg (Gwen) Daughhetee of Hays, Kansas; daughter, Sue Daughhetee of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Milton Daughhetee; parents; one brother; four sisters; son-in-law, Ed Davis; and special friend, Floyd Vratil. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Larrison Mortuary with lunch to follow. Graveside Service will follow at 2:30 p.m., at Rosehill Cemetery in Hazelton, KansasIn lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Larrison Mortuary.&nbsp;

Rita "June" Daughhetee |1931-2024|

Eugene Lee Nelson, 97, passed away on June 8, 2024, in McPherson, Kansas. He was born in McPherson on March 7, 1927, to parents Ernest and Lillian (Gray) Nelson.

Eugene was a World War II veteran, former teacher and coach, university administrator, and house builder. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 65 years, Miriam (Hueftle) Nelson. Eugene is survived by his children Jody Nelson, Jill (Dan) Becker, Julie Nelson, and Jon Nelson; granddaughter Leah (Steven) Hallstrom; sister Phyllis Blacker; as well as extended family members and beloved friends.

No services are planned. Memorial contributions can be made to the organization of your choice.

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 </figure>Eugene Lee Nelson, 97, passed away on June 8, 2024, in McPherson, Kansas. He was born in McPherson on March 7, 1927, to parents Ernest and Lillian (Gray) Nelson.Eugene was a World War II veteran, former teacher and coach, university administrator, and house builder. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 65 years, Miriam (Hueftle) Nelson. Eugene is survived by his children Jody Nelson, Jill (Dan) Becker, Julie Nelson, and Jon Nelson; granddaughter Leah (Steven) Hallstrom; sister Phyllis Blacker; as well as extended family members and beloved friends.No services are planned. Memorial contributions can be made to the organization of your choice.Condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.bakerfhvc.com">www.bakerfhvc.com</a>.

Eugene Lee Nelson |1927-2024|

Willis L Miller, 101, entered his heavenly home on June 14, 2024. He was born September 15, 1922, in rural Hutchinson to Levi D. and Clara (Nisly) Miller.

Willis placed his faith in Jesus Christ in his youth, was baptized, and lived conscientiously for God all his days. He was a faithful charter member of Cedar Crest Amish Mennonite Church in Pleasantview. He invested many years of voluntary service for Gospel Echoes Prison Ministry Correspondence Courses, Choice Books, and MCC Relief Sale. Willis was a dairy farmer, carpenter, and employed by Center Township, retiring on their Golden Anniversary. God graciously allowed him to be a three-time cancer survivor.&nbsp;

On August 31, 1944, he married Susie May Beachy in Hutchinson. They were blessed with seventy-two years of marriage, prior to her death on March 6, 2017.&nbsp;

Surviving are his children, Clara, Hutchinson, and Alvin (Mary), Sarasota, FL, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Other survivors include a brother, Paul (Martha), Partridge, and sisters, Mary Beachy, Kalona, IA, and Emma Troyer, Partridge.

He was predeceased by his parents, sister Elizabeth Wagler, and brothers Edwin, Harry, Perry, David, Mahlon, Daniel, and Fred.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2024, at Cedar Crest Amish Mennonite Church, 7213 W. Mills Ave., Hutchinson. &nbsp;Burial will follow in West Center Cemetery. &nbsp;The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the church.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Christian Aid Ministries, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 North Main St., Hutchinson, KS 67501.

<figure>
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 </figure>Willis L Miller, 101, entered his heavenly home on June 14, 2024. He was born September 15, 1922, in rural Hutchinson to Levi D. and Clara (Nisly) Miller.Willis placed his faith in Jesus Christ in his youth, was baptized, and lived conscientiously for God all his days. He was a faithful charter member of Cedar Crest Amish Mennonite Church in Pleasantview. He invested many years of voluntary service for Gospel Echoes Prison Ministry Correspondence Courses, Choice Books, and MCC Relief Sale. Willis was a dairy farmer, carpenter, and employed by Center Township, retiring on their Golden Anniversary. God graciously allowed him to be a three-time cancer survivor.&nbsp;On August 31, 1944, he married Susie May Beachy in Hutchinson. They were blessed with seventy-two years of marriage, prior to her death on March 6, 2017.&nbsp;Surviving are his children, Clara, Hutchinson, and Alvin (Mary), Sarasota, FL, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Other survivors include a brother, Paul (Martha), Partridge, and sisters, Mary Beachy, Kalona, IA, and Emma Troyer, Partridge.He was predeceased by his parents, sister Elizabeth Wagler, and brothers Edwin, Harry, Perry, David, Mahlon, Daniel, and Fred.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2024, at Cedar Crest Amish Mennonite Church, 7213 W. Mills Ave., Hutchinson. &nbsp;Burial will follow in West Center Cemetery. &nbsp;The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the church.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Christian Aid Ministries, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 North Main St., Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Willis L Miller |1922-2024|

Lon Alexander Barkley, 77, of Cushing, OK, died June 9, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. &nbsp;He was born October 9, 1946, in Russell County, KS, to James and Durline Myrtle (Spence) Barkley, Sr.&nbsp;

Lon graduated from Haven High School. &nbsp;He served in the Kansas National Guard, the United States Navy, and attended OCS (Officer Candidate School). &nbsp;Lon retired as a correctional officer in Nevada. &nbsp;He enjoyed rock climbing in his jeep, and traveling to various states to enjoy his hobby. &nbsp;Lon was a firm and strong-willed brother and uncle.

He is survived by: siblings, Jim Barkley (Linda) of South Hutchinson, Robert Barkley of Irving, TX, John Barkley (Connie) of South Hutchinson, Craig Barkley (Mary) of Hutchinson, Wendy Drake (Hoss) of Hutchinson, David Barkley (Teresa) of Guam; and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by: &nbsp;his parents; stepfather, Bob Barkley; brother, Paul Barkley; and his little buddy, Roscoe.&nbsp;

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Ethel Reece Cemetery, Barnsdall, OK, with military honors conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard. Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Lon Alexander Barkley, 77, of Cushing, OK, died June 9, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. &nbsp;He was born October 9, 1946, in Russell County, KS, to James and Durline Myrtle (Spence) Barkley, Sr.&nbsp;Lon graduated from Haven High School. &nbsp;He served in the Kansas National Guard, the United States Navy, and attended OCS (Officer Candidate School). &nbsp;Lon retired as a correctional officer in Nevada. &nbsp;He enjoyed rock climbing in his jeep, and traveling to various states to enjoy his hobby. &nbsp;Lon was a firm and strong-willed brother and uncle.He is survived by: siblings, Jim Barkley (Linda) of South Hutchinson, Robert Barkley of Irving, TX, John Barkley (Connie) of South Hutchinson, Craig Barkley (Mary) of Hutchinson, Wendy Drake (Hoss) of Hutchinson, David Barkley (Teresa) of Guam; and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.He was preceded in death by: &nbsp;his parents; stepfather, Bob Barkley; brother, Paul Barkley; and his little buddy, Roscoe.&nbsp;Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Ethel Reece Cemetery, Barnsdall, OK, with military honors conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard. Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS is in charge of arrangements.

Lon Alexander Barkley |1946-2024|

Rosemary Karen (Blair) Roberts was born on March 18, 1948, in Long Beach, California. She passed away May 31, 2024, at Jennie Sealy UTMB Hospital, in Galveston, Texas.

Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Rosemary will be held at Salem United Methodist Church in Newton, Kansas, on Saturday, June 29th, at 10:30 a.m..&nbsp;

The service will be followed by food, fellowship, and laughter, at the church, with all friends and family who can attend.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Rosemary Karen (Blair) Roberts was born on March 18, 1948, in Long Beach, California. She passed away May 31, 2024, at Jennie Sealy UTMB Hospital, in Galveston, Texas.Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Rosemary will be held at Salem United Methodist Church in Newton, Kansas, on Saturday, June 29th, at 10:30 a.m..&nbsp;The service will be followed by food, fellowship, and laughter, at the church, with all friends and family who can attend.&nbsp;

Rosemary Karen (Blair) Roberts |1948-2024|

Socorro "Cora" Lopez-Alvarez, 99, passed away on June 12, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp;

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 |p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Petersen Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be the following day at 11:00a.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Newton, with recitation of the Holy Rosary the hour prior at 10:00a.m..

Memorial contributions in Cora's name may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church or Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry and left with Petersen Funeral Home.

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 <figcaption>Socorro Lopez-Alvarez</figcaption>
 </figure>Socorro "Cora" Lopez-Alvarez, 99, passed away on June 12, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 |p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Petersen Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be the following day at 11:00a.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Newton, with recitation of the Holy Rosary the hour prior at 10:00a.m..Memorial contributions in Cora's name may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church or Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry and left with Petersen Funeral Home.

Socorro "Cora" Lopez-Alvarez |1925-2024|

Lawrence Edward Ward, 75, of Hutchinson, KS, passed away peacefully at his home June 11, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born September 15, 1948, to Earl and Georgia (Penry) Ward in Holton, Kansas.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his adopted in love son, James and wife Christina Smith of Hutchinson, daughter Jeanette and husband Bryant Williams of Hutchinson, brother, Gary Ward of Arizona, sister Earlene Shaw, adopted in love sister Nell Waterman of West Virginia, grandchildren, Brock, Aaron, Lance, Andrew (Marcella) Smith, Bryce (Jennifer) Smith, Jessica (Malcolm) Deason, and 10 great grandchildren.

Lawrence was very dedicated and compassionate. He was a United States Navy Vet and worked for the Highway Patrol for many years. Lawrence was a school bus driver for Durham School Service, was a BTW Trainer for Durham, and truly loved his job. He loved the special needs children he transported and will be greatly missed by his work family at Durham School Service. Lawrence also enjoyed fishing and spending time with those close to him.

Lawrence will be laid to rest at a veteran’s cemetery, day and time to be announced at a later date.

<figure>
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 </figure>Lawrence Edward Ward, 75, of Hutchinson, KS, passed away peacefully at his home June 11, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.He was born September 15, 1948, to Earl and Georgia (Penry) Ward in Holton, Kansas.Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his adopted in love son, James and wife Christina Smith of Hutchinson, daughter Jeanette and husband Bryant Williams of Hutchinson, brother, Gary Ward of Arizona, sister Earlene Shaw, adopted in love sister Nell Waterman of West Virginia, grandchildren, Brock, Aaron, Lance, Andrew (Marcella) Smith, Bryce (Jennifer) Smith, Jessica (Malcolm) Deason, and 10 great grandchildren.Lawrence was very dedicated and compassionate. He was a United States Navy Vet and worked for the Highway Patrol for many years. Lawrence was a school bus driver for Durham School Service, was a BTW Trainer for Durham, and truly loved his job. He loved the special needs children he transported and will be greatly missed by his work family at Durham School Service. Lawrence also enjoyed fishing and spending time with those close to him.Lawrence will be laid to rest at a veteran’s cemetery, day and time to be announced at a later date.

Lawrence Edward Ward |1948-2024|

Richard D. Engle, 65, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. &nbsp;Richard was born on August 29, 1958, in Hutchinson, KS, the son of Mike and Patricia (Slack) Engle. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Richard worked for over 20 years at Tyson Manufacturing in Hutchinson. &nbsp;He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed listening to music, and outdoor grilling. &nbsp;Richard was a collector of all things, especially antiques. &nbsp;He was a big fan of the Washington Redskins and WSU Shockers.&nbsp;

In 1976, Richard married Jerri Ann Allen. &nbsp;They later divorced.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Amanda Engle; brother, Michael Engle; and one nephew.

Richard is survived by his companion of 17 years, Marlene Vigil; daughter, Sarah (Bryan) Thompson; sister, Sharon (Stella) Engle; brother, Kenneth (Jennifer) Engle; grandchildren, Kira, Lea, Corbin, Ellianna, Grayson, and Kevin Thompson; one niece; four nephews; and his beloved dog Daisy.&nbsp;

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2024, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W. 4th Ave, Hutchinson, KS, with Pastor Montie McFerrin officiating. &nbsp;A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with family present to greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel &amp; Crematory, 300 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS &nbsp;67502. &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Hutchinson Animal Shelter and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>Richard D. Engle, 65, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. &nbsp;Richard was born on August 29, 1958, in Hutchinson, KS, the son of Mike and Patricia (Slack) Engle. &nbsp;&nbsp;Richard worked for over 20 years at Tyson Manufacturing in Hutchinson. &nbsp;He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed listening to music, and outdoor grilling. &nbsp;Richard was a collector of all things, especially antiques. &nbsp;He was a big fan of the Washington Redskins and WSU Shockers.&nbsp;In 1976, Richard married Jerri Ann Allen. &nbsp;They later divorced.He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Amanda Engle; brother, Michael Engle; and one nephew.Richard is survived by his companion of 17 years, Marlene Vigil; daughter, Sarah (Bryan) Thompson; sister, Sharon (Stella) Engle; brother, Kenneth (Jennifer) Engle; grandchildren, Kira, Lea, Corbin, Ellianna, Grayson, and Kevin Thompson; one niece; four nephews; and his beloved dog Daisy.&nbsp;A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2024, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W. 4th Ave, Hutchinson, KS, with Pastor Montie McFerrin officiating. &nbsp;A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with family present to greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel &amp; Crematory, 300 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS &nbsp;67502. &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Hutchinson Animal Shelter and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Richard D. Engle |1958-2024|

Edith “Edie” Ellen Kuhns, 73, died June 11, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born December 16, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Charles William and Evelyn Rosie (Wolf) Dyche.

Edie attended Hutchinson High School and worked as a Certified Nurse Aide for 30 years. She worked for Good Samaritan for ten years.

Edie enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, reading, and doing puzzle books. She was also a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Hutchinson.

Edie is survived by: her mother, Rosie Dyche of Hutchinson; sisters, Carolyn Wheeler, Patty (Lance) Morrell both of Hutchinson; daughter, Angela (Byron) Akins of Hutchinson; son, Billy Kuhns of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Chelsei (Marcus) Freel of Ness City, Catelyn Winton of Rose Hill, Casey (Alisha) Clutts of Wichita; and 8 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her father; sister, Sandy Piros; and nephew, Mike Piros.

Memorial Service will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2024, at Elliott Chapel with Pastor Brian Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at Elliott Mortuary.

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

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 </figure>Edith “Edie” Ellen Kuhns, 73, died June 11, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born December 16, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Charles William and Evelyn Rosie (Wolf) Dyche.Edie attended Hutchinson High School and worked as a Certified Nurse Aide for 30 years. She worked for Good Samaritan for ten years.Edie enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, reading, and doing puzzle books. She was also a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Hutchinson.Edie is survived by: her mother, Rosie Dyche of Hutchinson; sisters, Carolyn Wheeler, Patty (Lance) Morrell both of Hutchinson; daughter, Angela (Byron) Akins of Hutchinson; son, Billy Kuhns of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Chelsei (Marcus) Freel of Ness City, Catelyn Winton of Rose Hill, Casey (Alisha) Clutts of Wichita; and 8 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by: her father; sister, Sandy Piros; and nephew, Mike Piros.Memorial Service will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2024, at Elliott Chapel with Pastor Brian Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to American Heart Association, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main., Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Edith “Edie” Ellen Kuhns |1950-2024|

Edward Bernard Jones, 97, of McPherson passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024.

Ed was born on March 31, 1927 in Cambridge, Nebraska, the son of Edward Lawrence and Augusta Theresa Jones.&nbsp; He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1944 and attended the University of Denver for one year before enlisting in the United States Navy.&nbsp; While in the Navy, he was a member of the SeaBees engineering corps.&nbsp; After his discharge, he began work with Kansas Nebraska Natural Gas Company where he was trained as a pipeline welder.&nbsp; He continued to work for the gas company for forty-two years where he gained a reputation as an expert welder and metal fabricator.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Patsy Jean Underwood in Phillipsburg, Kansas and together they raised three children.&nbsp;

Ed was well known among his friends and family as an avid aviator, aviation mechanic and aircraft homebuilder.&nbsp; He used his many skills as a woodworker and metal fabricator to build his own projects as well as help others complete theirs.&nbsp; He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, the Antique Aircraft Association, Communications Workers of America, American Legion and the VFW.&nbsp; He was a devoted Catholic and was an active member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church of McPherson and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his wife, father, mother and four brothers Paul O’Brien, Charles Jones, Robert Jones and James Jones.

He is survived by three children, Frances Grant (Kevin) of Salina KS, Toni Bandy (Terry) of McPherson KS, Edward Jones (Carol) of Arlington TX, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

Ed will be remembered as a kind and generous man who loved his family and friends and was always ready to share a story.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 18 at 6:00 pm at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in McPherson followed by Rosary at 7:15.&nbsp; A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 19, also at Saint Joseph’s, followed by a burial at West Cedar Cemetery in Agra, KS at 3:30 pm.&nbsp;

Memorials can be made to Saint Joseph Catholic Church or to Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1344 Scholarship Fund in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson KS&nbsp; 67460.&nbsp;

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

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 </figure>Edward Bernard Jones, 97, of McPherson passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024.Ed was born on March 31, 1927 in Cambridge, Nebraska, the son of Edward Lawrence and Augusta Theresa Jones.&nbsp; He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1944 and attended the University of Denver for one year before enlisting in the United States Navy.&nbsp; While in the Navy, he was a member of the SeaBees engineering corps.&nbsp; After his discharge, he began work with Kansas Nebraska Natural Gas Company where he was trained as a pipeline welder.&nbsp; He continued to work for the gas company for forty-two years where he gained a reputation as an expert welder and metal fabricator.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Patsy Jean Underwood in Phillipsburg, Kansas and together they raised three children.&nbsp;Ed was well known among his friends and family as an avid aviator, aviation mechanic and aircraft homebuilder.&nbsp; He used his many skills as a woodworker and metal fabricator to build his own projects as well as help others complete theirs.&nbsp; He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, the Antique Aircraft Association, Communications Workers of America, American Legion and the VFW.&nbsp; He was a devoted Catholic and was an active member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church of McPherson and a member of the Knights of Columbus.He was preceded in death by his wife, father, mother and four brothers Paul O’Brien, Charles Jones, Robert Jones and James Jones.He is survived by three children, Frances Grant (Kevin) of Salina KS, Toni Bandy (Terry) of McPherson KS, Edward Jones (Carol) of Arlington TX, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.&nbsp;Ed will be remembered as a kind and generous man who loved his family and friends and was always ready to share a story.A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 18 at 6:00 pm at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in McPherson followed by Rosary at 7:15.&nbsp; A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 19, also at Saint Joseph’s, followed by a burial at West Cedar Cemetery in Agra, KS at 3:30 pm.&nbsp;Memorials can be made to Saint Joseph Catholic Church or to Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1344 Scholarship Fund in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson KS&nbsp; 67460.&nbsp;Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

Edward Bernard Jones |1927-2024|

Arnold J. Sommerfeld, 87, of Hillsboro and formerly of Durham, died Monday June 10, 2024 at Hillsboro Community Hospital, Hillsboro. He was a retired farmer and construction worker and had been a resident of Hillsboro since July of 2020, moving from Durham where he lived since May of 1986.

He was born November 7, 1936 in Canton, the son of Charles John and Elsie (Auernheimer) Sommerfeld. On July 31, 1964 he was united in marriage to Judy Keller at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Canton. They were blessed with two daughters, Angela and Anita.

Arnold was a member of Saint John's Lutheran Church, Tampa and was a veteran of the United States Army.

Survivors include his wife Judy of Hillsboro; his two daughters, Angela (Kevin) Staley, Newton and Anita Rogers, Walton; two brothers, Ernest Sommerfeld, Olathe and Verlin (Ann) Sommerfeld, Durham; a sister, Ethel Kaiser, Lenexa; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2024 at Saint John's Lutheran Church, Tampa with Rev. Clark Davis presiding. Interment will be in the church cemetery with military rites. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening, June 13, 2024 at Olson's Mortuary, Canton.

Memorials have been established with the church or Good Shepherd Hospice, in care of Olson's Mortuary, Canton.

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 </figure>Arnold J. Sommerfeld, 87, of Hillsboro and formerly of Durham, died Monday June 10, 2024 at Hillsboro Community Hospital, Hillsboro. He was a retired farmer and construction worker and had been a resident of Hillsboro since July of 2020, moving from Durham where he lived since May of 1986.He was born November 7, 1936 in Canton, the son of Charles John and Elsie (Auernheimer) Sommerfeld. On July 31, 1964 he was united in marriage to Judy Keller at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Canton. They were blessed with two daughters, Angela and Anita.Arnold was a member of Saint John's Lutheran Church, Tampa and was a veteran of the United States Army.Survivors include his wife Judy of Hillsboro; his two daughters, Angela (Kevin) Staley, Newton and Anita Rogers, Walton; two brothers, Ernest Sommerfeld, Olathe and Verlin (Ann) Sommerfeld, Durham; a sister, Ethel Kaiser, Lenexa; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2024 at Saint John's Lutheran Church, Tampa with Rev. Clark Davis presiding. Interment will be in the church cemetery with military rites. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening, June 13, 2024 at Olson's Mortuary, Canton.Memorials have been established with the church or Good Shepherd Hospice, in care of Olson's Mortuary, Canton.

Arnold J. Sommerfeld |1936-2024|

Mary Ethel Sommerfeld, 84, of Olathe, KS, passed away on June 6, 2024.

She was born November 1, 1939, in Mansfield, MO, the youngest child of F.N. (Bud) and Olive Alwilda (Millikin) Blake. The family made their home in Smolan, KS. She graduated from Lindsborg Rural High School in May 1957. In August 1957, Mary wed Norman Willoughby. They had three children: Darrel, Penny, and Maryann. They divorced in 1971. In April 1975, Mary wed Ernest Sommerfeld. They had two children: John and Katrina. The Sommerfelds made their home in Marquette, KS.

Mary was a devoted wife and loving mama to her kids and all their friends. Over the years, she held various jobs outside the home. She retired from Farmers Alliance, McPherson, in 2005.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Earl Blake; sister, Nancylee Blake; and daughter Maryann Willoughby.

She is survived by her husband, Ernie (Olathe); brother, Everett Blake (Hutchinson, KS); sons, Darrel Willoughby and John Sommerfeld (Biloxi, MS); daughters, Penny Willoughby (Seattle, WA); and Kat Jameson (Independence, MO). She was blessed with nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. June 21st at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS. Visitation will start at 10:00 a.m. until service time and will continue after the service until 3 p.m. at the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>Mary Ethel Sommerfeld, 84, of Olathe, KS, passed away on June 6, 2024.She was born November 1, 1939, in Mansfield, MO, the youngest child of F.N. (Bud) and Olive Alwilda (Millikin) Blake. The family made their home in Smolan, KS. She graduated from Lindsborg Rural High School in May 1957. In August 1957, Mary wed Norman Willoughby. They had three children: Darrel, Penny, and Maryann. They divorced in 1971. In April 1975, Mary wed Ernest Sommerfeld. They had two children: John and Katrina. The Sommerfelds made their home in Marquette, KS.Mary was a devoted wife and loving mama to her kids and all their friends. Over the years, she held various jobs outside the home. She retired from Farmers Alliance, McPherson, in 2005.She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Earl Blake; sister, Nancylee Blake; and daughter Maryann Willoughby.She is survived by her husband, Ernie (Olathe); brother, Everett Blake (Hutchinson, KS); sons, Darrel Willoughby and John Sommerfeld (Biloxi, MS); daughters, Penny Willoughby (Seattle, WA); and Kat Jameson (Independence, MO). She was blessed with nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.A memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. June 21st at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS. Visitation will start at 10:00 a.m. until service time and will continue after the service until 3 p.m. at the funeral chapel.

Mary Ethel Sommerfeld |1939-2024|

Marilyn Ione (Gillette) Odermann, affectionately known as Mo, was born to Clayton and Helen Gillette on September 22, 1940 in Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The family moved to Wessington Springs, SD in 1943 where she attended elementary school. She went on to attend Wessington Springs College (WSC c’60) which included high school. Some of her favorite childhood memories included taking a bath, getting in pajamas, and going to the drive-in for ice cream; fishing with bamboo poles; enjoying family picnics with potato salad and fried chicken; and adventuring on vacations every summer.

Marilyn started dating Ellis Odermann (Oats) when she was a freshman and he was a junior in high school. Their first date was going rollerskating in Mitchell, SD. Their families were good friends, and they knew each other most of their lives. They were a junior bride and groom in a wedding when Ellis was 5 years old and Marilyn was 3 years old.

Ellis asked her to marry him over Christmas break (1960) when he was home from Greenville College, and they were married September 9, 1961 in the chapel at WSC. They both worked for WSC and Wessington Springs Academy (WSA) where the years were lean, but happy.&nbsp;

Their son, Jeffrey, was born October 9, 1965, and three years later after WSA closed, the family moved to McPherson, Kansas to become a part of the Central College family. Their daughter, Rochelle, was born July 23, 1969, and the family lived above the Winslow family in the old Elms House, where the McPherson Free Methodist Church currently sits. In 1970, Ellis built his family a home on Central Avenue where they lived until 1980 when he built their family another home on Pine Court. Marilyn lived there until May 2022, and the family currently operates the property as an Airbnb called “Oats &amp; Mo’s Place” so they can continue to enjoy the home.

Alongside her husband, Marilyn was a faithful employee of Central Christian College of Kansas working there for nearly 40 years, only taking a few years off to be home with her children before they were in school full-time. The couple was inducted into the Academy of Achievers and they retired together in 2000. Marilyn enjoyed her official role serving in the business office with Ellis, but she offered so much more to the college community as a dorm parent, class sponsor, and honorary mom to many students who passed through the halls and who she invited into her home.

Marilyn was also an active member of the McPherson Free Methodist Church where she taught the kindergarten Sunday school class for numerous years, sang in the choir, played organ, and supported many people in the church as well as missionaries with her fervent prayers and financial generosity. She also served the McPherson community in many ways including volunteering to help adults improve their English skills; being involved on a team to rehabilitate a paralyzed man; getting groceries for and visiting the elderly; and helping in her daughter-in-law Sue’s pre-K classroom.

Marilyn placed the highest priority on her faith, followed by her love of family. Ellis was her “one and only” and they enjoyed a 53 year marriage until he went to heaven in 2014. Marilyn joined him, her parents and grandparents, and her sisters, Eloise and Rosalie, on June 10, 2024.

Survivors include: a son, Jeffrey Odermann (Sue) of McPherson; a daughter, Rochelle Traub (Kevin) of Middleville, MI; grandchildren Brittany Bobert (Jordan), Jillette Odermann, Katie Odermann, Espen Traub, Sierra Traub, and Gracyn Traub; great-grandchildren Mason Zagorach and Adilyn Bobert; brother Gaylord Gillette (Vicki); brother-in-law Dave Jeffery (Coleen); sisters-in-law Lois Huff (Tim), Vicki Odermann, and Amy Little; and nieces and nephews.

The family would like to give special thanks to Brenda Foster of Harmony Home and the staffs of Brookdale and Gentiva Hospice for their care of Marilyn.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Monday, June 24, 2024, at the McPherson Free Methodist Church.&nbsp; The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, June 25, at the McPherson Free Methodist Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson Free Methodist Church, the Gillette Scholarship Fund at Central Christian College of Kansas, or Oakdale Christian Academy in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Marilyn Ione (Gillette) Odermann</figcaption>
 </figure>Marilyn Ione (Gillette) Odermann, affectionately known as Mo, was born to Clayton and Helen Gillette on September 22, 1940 in Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The family moved to Wessington Springs, SD in 1943 where she attended elementary school. She went on to attend Wessington Springs College (WSC c’60) which included high school. Some of her favorite childhood memories included taking a bath, getting in pajamas, and going to the drive-in for ice cream; fishing with bamboo poles; enjoying family picnics with potato salad and fried chicken; and adventuring on vacations every summer.Marilyn started dating Ellis Odermann (Oats) when she was a freshman and he was a junior in high school. Their first date was going rollerskating in Mitchell, SD. Their families were good friends, and they knew each other most of their lives. They were a junior bride and groom in a wedding when Ellis was 5 years old and Marilyn was 3 years old.Ellis asked her to marry him over Christmas break (1960) when he was home from Greenville College, and they were married September 9, 1961 in the chapel at WSC. They both worked for WSC and Wessington Springs Academy (WSA) where the years were lean, but happy.&nbsp;Their son, Jeffrey, was born October 9, 1965, and three years later after WSA closed, the family moved to McPherson, Kansas to become a part of the Central College family. Their daughter, Rochelle, was born July 23, 1969, and the family lived above the Winslow family in the old Elms House, where the McPherson Free Methodist Church currently sits. In 1970, Ellis built his family a home on Central Avenue where they lived until 1980 when he built their family another home on Pine Court. Marilyn lived there until May 2022, and the family currently operates the property as an Airbnb called “Oats &amp; Mo’s Place” so they can continue to enjoy the home.Alongside her husband, Marilyn was a faithful employee of Central Christian College of Kansas working there for nearly 40 years, only taking a few years off to be home with her children before they were in school full-time. The couple was inducted into the Academy of Achievers and they retired together in 2000. Marilyn enjoyed her official role serving in the business office with Ellis, but she offered so much more to the college community as a dorm parent, class sponsor, and honorary mom to many students who passed through the halls and who she invited into her home.Marilyn was also an active member of the McPherson Free Methodist Church where she taught the kindergarten Sunday school class for numerous years, sang in the choir, played organ, and supported many people in the church as well as missionaries with her fervent prayers and financial generosity. She also served the McPherson community in many ways including volunteering to help adults improve their English skills; being involved on a team to rehabilitate a paralyzed man; getting groceries for and visiting the elderly; and helping in her daughter-in-law Sue’s pre-K classroom.Marilyn placed the highest priority on her faith, followed by her love of family. Ellis was her “one and only” and they enjoyed a 53 year marriage until he went to heaven in 2014. Marilyn joined him, her parents and grandparents, and her sisters, Eloise and Rosalie, on June 10, 2024.Survivors include: a son, Jeffrey Odermann (Sue) of McPherson; a daughter, Rochelle Traub (Kevin) of Middleville, MI; grandchildren Brittany Bobert (Jordan), Jillette Odermann, Katie Odermann, Espen Traub, Sierra Traub, and Gracyn Traub; great-grandchildren Mason Zagorach and Adilyn Bobert; brother Gaylord Gillette (Vicki); brother-in-law Dave Jeffery (Coleen); sisters-in-law Lois Huff (Tim), Vicki Odermann, and Amy Little; and nieces and nephews.The family would like to give special thanks to Brenda Foster of Harmony Home and the staffs of Brookdale and Gentiva Hospice for their care of Marilyn.The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Monday, June 24, 2024, at the McPherson Free Methodist Church.&nbsp; The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, June 25, at the McPherson Free Methodist Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the McPherson Cemetery.Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson Free Methodist Church, the Gillette Scholarship Fund at Central Christian College of Kansas, or Oakdale Christian Academy in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

Marilyn Ione (Gillette) Odermann |1940-2024|

Karolyn K. Ely, 81, of Haven, died June 10, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born June 1, 1943, in Dodge City, to Zerah and Hazel (Krengel) Linder.

Karolyn graduated from Fairfield High School in 1961, and attended Hutchinson Community Junior College, and graduated Cum Laude from Kansas State University with a Master’s degree in Food and Nutritional Science. She worked for Gerber Products Company in Michigan, before returning to Kansas and working as a Food Chemist at Pioneer in the cereal division, for over 20 years. Karolyn enjoyed teaching Tai Chi and volunteering at Haven United Methodist Church.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and had a positive impact on everyone she met.&nbsp;

Karolyn was a member of Haven United Methodist Church and Master Gardeners of Reno County.

On August 14, 1964, she married Earl R. Ely, at the Plevna Community Church. They shared over 59 years of marriage.

Karolyn is survived by: husband, Earl R. Ely of Haven; daughters, Amber (Michael) Casement of Wichita, Robin (Peter Verniere) of Chicago, IL, Brooke (TJ Zenker) Ely-Zenker of Conroe, TX; grandchildren, Mitchael Casement and Brittani Casement of Wichita; cousins, Darlene (Bill) Blackmore, Yvonne (John) Montford, all of Turon, and Krista Lee (Roy) Heimberger of Topeka.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Haven United Methodist Church, 201 N. Kansas Ave, Haven, with Pastor Lisa Dale officiating. Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W. 4th Ave, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday, at Elliott Mortuary. Family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2024, at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Haven United Methodist Church and Haven Senior Center, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Karolyn K. Ely, 81, of Haven, died June 10, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born June 1, 1943, in Dodge City, to Zerah and Hazel (Krengel) Linder.Karolyn graduated from Fairfield High School in 1961, and attended Hutchinson Community Junior College, and graduated Cum Laude from Kansas State University with a Master’s degree in Food and Nutritional Science. She worked for Gerber Products Company in Michigan, before returning to Kansas and working as a Food Chemist at Pioneer in the cereal division, for over 20 years. Karolyn enjoyed teaching Tai Chi and volunteering at Haven United Methodist Church.She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and had a positive impact on everyone she met.&nbsp;Karolyn was a member of Haven United Methodist Church and Master Gardeners of Reno County.On August 14, 1964, she married Earl R. Ely, at the Plevna Community Church. They shared over 59 years of marriage.Karolyn is survived by: husband, Earl R. Ely of Haven; daughters, Amber (Michael) Casement of Wichita, Robin (Peter Verniere) of Chicago, IL, Brooke (TJ Zenker) Ely-Zenker of Conroe, TX; grandchildren, Mitchael Casement and Brittani Casement of Wichita; cousins, Darlene (Bill) Blackmore, Yvonne (John) Montford, all of Turon, and Krista Lee (Roy) Heimberger of Topeka.She was preceded in death by her parents.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Haven United Methodist Church, 201 N. Kansas Ave, Haven, with Pastor Lisa Dale officiating. Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W. 4th Ave, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday, at Elliott Mortuary. Family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2024, at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Haven United Methodist Church and Haven Senior Center, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Karolyn K. Ely |1943-2024|

Eunice Elaine Arndt, 87, died June 10, 2024, at her home. &nbsp;She was born October 24, 1936, in Onawa, IA, to Edward Arndt and Francis (Blakley) Arndt.&nbsp;

Eunice was a 1954 graduate of Owana High School, Owana, IA. &nbsp;She attended the University of South Dakota where she met her future husband, Lloyd Will Ballhagen. &nbsp;Together they raised two sons, Clint and Kurt. Eunice went back to school and earned a Masters Degree in Gerontology from Wichita State University. &nbsp;She taught piano lessons for 62 years and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson, KS.

Eunice is survived by: &nbsp;her sons, Clint William Ballhagen of Hutchinson, KS, and Kurt Laine Ballhagen of Lawrence, KS; grandson, Brandon Lee Ballhagen; and granddog, Zeus.

She was preceded in death by her parents and ex-husband, Lloyd Will Ballhagen.

Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2024, and Thursday, June 13, 2024, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2024, with the family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Cause for Paws, Inc., in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Eunice Elaine Arndt, 87, died June 10, 2024, at her home. &nbsp;She was born October 24, 1936, in Onawa, IA, to Edward Arndt and Francis (Blakley) Arndt.&nbsp;Eunice was a 1954 graduate of Owana High School, Owana, IA. &nbsp;She attended the University of South Dakota where she met her future husband, Lloyd Will Ballhagen. &nbsp;Together they raised two sons, Clint and Kurt. Eunice went back to school and earned a Masters Degree in Gerontology from Wichita State University. &nbsp;She taught piano lessons for 62 years and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson, KS.Eunice is survived by: &nbsp;her sons, Clint William Ballhagen of Hutchinson, KS, and Kurt Laine Ballhagen of Lawrence, KS; grandson, Brandon Lee Ballhagen; and granddog, Zeus.She was preceded in death by her parents and ex-husband, Lloyd Will Ballhagen.Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2024, and Thursday, June 13, 2024, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2024, with the family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Cause for Paws, Inc., in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Eunice Elaine Arndt |1936-2024|

Marilyn Louise Carlson, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 6, 2024, at Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland, Kansas at the age of 96.&nbsp;Marilyn was born on March 21, 1928, in McPherson, Kansas, the daughter of Henry and Grace (Logbeck) Burk. Her childhood years were spent on the farm homesteaded by her grandfather Swan Burk in 1871, an immigrant and orphan from Gothenburg, Sweden.&nbsp; Only twenty-six years old, Swan traveled by a horse drawn wagon to Manhattan, Kansas after working in Ottumwa, Iowa for six years, which at that time was the end of the completed line on the CB&amp;Q Railroad. Both he and his brother Gus heard of a Swedish community in Lindsborg, KS and the availability of government land in McPherson County. They made their way to Lindsborg and then rode their horses south on the “Big Prairie” to the land that Marilyn owns today.

Marilyn was a kind and soft-spoken person, but at the age of fourteen years old, she learned to be extra tough after her mother passed.&nbsp; Her father Henry was away from home much of the time buying and selling cattle for the farm feedlot.&nbsp; She brought food to grandfather Swan, listened to his stories, and learned to cook from Aunt Clara Burk when the harvest crew came to harvest the wheat.&nbsp; Being the only female on the farm, this childhood experience made her into an excellent cook and horse rider. She rode her horse on several occasions to visit the Hedlund and Chinberg families and Grandma Logbeck, but coming back home on one ride, the horse went into a gallop and became a runaway horse.&nbsp; As she approached the red barn, she yelled to Hjalmer, the ranch hand, “close the barn door”, all she wanted was to keep her head on her shoulders. Hjalmer Lindblade was special to Marilyn, a large man who took care of mom when Henry was away on business. She always spoke fondly of her cousins the Chinbergs, four brothers that lived on a farm a few miles down the road and how they played together and made mud pies. Mrs. Sellberg, her childhood school teacher for eight years, was another important person during her early life.

Playing the piano was a passion of Marilyn that lasted for most of her life. Henry bought her a Steinway baby grand piano and she took lessons in Lindsborg from Dr. Oscar Thorsen, professor of piano at the Bethany College Conservatory of Music. Marilyn was an attractive young woman and as the story goes, Dr. Thorsen would play for mom during her piano lesson, instead of the other way around.&nbsp; For college, she went to Monticello College, an all-women’s college in Godfrey, Illinois to study piano along with her childhood friend Carolyn Adams. During college, she met her future husband Vance Carlson at the wedding of their mutual friends, Joyce and Darrell Wilson, which led to her 40-year marriage with Vance. They married in 1949 after she graduated with a degree in Piano.

Their early years of marriage were spent moving across the U.S. following Vance’s professional baseball career. Marilyn loved to travel with Vance during baseball and his Big 8 football officiating career. Bowling was another passion when Vance opened Starlite Lanes in 1961. The Steinway piano made its way to Simpson Street in McPherson, where Vance and her three children would gather around the piano to sing.

Marilyn’s Swedish heritage was important to her. She loved attending Handel’s Messiah at Presser Hall in Lindsborg and stopping by the local grocery store to pick-up rusks to dip in coffee, Swedish rye bread and Bond Ost cheese was always on the menu during those trips. Her physical condition caused her to move to Goodland, KS in 2008 where her daughter Susan resides.&nbsp; Joint surgeries took their toll, leading to a wheelchair for her remaining life.&nbsp; No matter pain, no matter losing her eyesight, Marilyn never complained. She was an inspiration, kind-hearted, loved music, loved her children and loved her homeland.&nbsp; We shall miss her a great deal.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Grace Burk, brother Swen Burk and former husband Vance Carlson. She is survived by her children, daughter Susan (Steve) McCall of Goodland, KS, son Marty (Deborah) of Snoqualmie, WA, and son Neal (Yunhee) Carlson of Kenmore, WA.&nbsp; Her 6 grandchildren, Megan and Jena McCall, Zachary and Gunnar Carlson, and Cody and Jacob Carlson; and her 2 great-granddaughters, Skylar and Mazi.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Friday, June 14, 2024, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 15, at New Gottland Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the New Gottland Lutheran Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethany College Messiah of Arts in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Marilyn Louise Carlson</figcaption>
 </figure>Marilyn Louise Carlson, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 6, 2024, at Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland, Kansas at the age of 96.&nbsp;Marilyn was born on March 21, 1928, in McPherson, Kansas, the daughter of Henry and Grace (Logbeck) Burk. Her childhood years were spent on the farm homesteaded by her grandfather Swan Burk in 1871, an immigrant and orphan from Gothenburg, Sweden.&nbsp; Only twenty-six years old, Swan traveled by a horse drawn wagon to Manhattan, Kansas after working in Ottumwa, Iowa for six years, which at that time was the end of the completed line on the CB&amp;Q Railroad. Both he and his brother Gus heard of a Swedish community in Lindsborg, KS and the availability of government land in McPherson County. They made their way to Lindsborg and then rode their horses south on the “Big Prairie” to the land that Marilyn owns today.Marilyn was a kind and soft-spoken person, but at the age of fourteen years old, she learned to be extra tough after her mother passed.&nbsp; Her father Henry was away from home much of the time buying and selling cattle for the farm feedlot.&nbsp; She brought food to grandfather Swan, listened to his stories, and learned to cook from Aunt Clara Burk when the harvest crew came to harvest the wheat.&nbsp; Being the only female on the farm, this childhood experience made her into an excellent cook and horse rider. She rode her horse on several occasions to visit the Hedlund and Chinberg families and Grandma Logbeck, but coming back home on one ride, the horse went into a gallop and became a runaway horse.&nbsp; As she approached the red barn, she yelled to Hjalmer, the ranch hand, “close the barn door”, all she wanted was to keep her head on her shoulders. Hjalmer Lindblade was special to Marilyn, a large man who took care of mom when Henry was away on business. She always spoke fondly of her cousins the Chinbergs, four brothers that lived on a farm a few miles down the road and how they played together and made mud pies. Mrs. Sellberg, her childhood school teacher for eight years, was another important person during her early life.Playing the piano was a passion of Marilyn that lasted for most of her life. Henry bought her a Steinway baby grand piano and she took lessons in Lindsborg from Dr. Oscar Thorsen, professor of piano at the Bethany College Conservatory of Music. Marilyn was an attractive young woman and as the story goes, Dr. Thorsen would play for mom during her piano lesson, instead of the other way around.&nbsp; For college, she went to Monticello College, an all-women’s college in Godfrey, Illinois to study piano along with her childhood friend Carolyn Adams. During college, she met her future husband Vance Carlson at the wedding of their mutual friends, Joyce and Darrell Wilson, which led to her 40-year marriage with Vance. They married in 1949 after she graduated with a degree in Piano.Their early years of marriage were spent moving across the U.S. following Vance’s professional baseball career. Marilyn loved to travel with Vance during baseball and his Big 8 football officiating career. Bowling was another passion when Vance opened Starlite Lanes in 1961. The Steinway piano made its way to Simpson Street in McPherson, where Vance and her three children would gather around the piano to sing.Marilyn’s Swedish heritage was important to her. She loved attending Handel’s Messiah at Presser Hall in Lindsborg and stopping by the local grocery store to pick-up rusks to dip in coffee, Swedish rye bread and Bond Ost cheese was always on the menu during those trips. Her physical condition caused her to move to Goodland, KS in 2008 where her daughter Susan resides.&nbsp; Joint surgeries took their toll, leading to a wheelchair for her remaining life.&nbsp; No matter pain, no matter losing her eyesight, Marilyn never complained. She was an inspiration, kind-hearted, loved music, loved her children and loved her homeland.&nbsp; We shall miss her a great deal.Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Grace Burk, brother Swen Burk and former husband Vance Carlson. She is survived by her children, daughter Susan (Steve) McCall of Goodland, KS, son Marty (Deborah) of Snoqualmie, WA, and son Neal (Yunhee) Carlson of Kenmore, WA.&nbsp; Her 6 grandchildren, Megan and Jena McCall, Zachary and Gunnar Carlson, and Cody and Jacob Carlson; and her 2 great-granddaughters, Skylar and Mazi.The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Friday, June 14, 2024, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 15, at New Gottland Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the New Gottland Lutheran Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethany College Messiah of Arts in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

Marilyn Louise Carlson |1928-2024|

William ‘Bill’ Richard Drews, 89, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab, Hutchinson, KS. &nbsp;He was born September 29, 1934, in Larned, KS. &nbsp;He was the son of Rutherford Richard Drews and Maxine Humphrey Rhea Drews.&nbsp;

Bill graduated from Wichita East High School. &nbsp;He married JoAnn Elaine Bilsten on January 22, 1954. &nbsp;They raised six daughters while living in Wichita and Hutchinson. &nbsp;Bill and JoAnn loved watching their children and grandchildren participate in sports and other activities.

Bill’s maternal great-grandparents and great-great grandparents settled a few miles south of Fort Larned in 1878 on two quarter sections bought from the railroad. &nbsp;This family history led to his lifelong interest in Fort Larned and the Santa Fe Trail. &nbsp;Bill retired after 30 years with General Motors, and later served on the USD 308 Board of Education. &nbsp;He bottled and sold his own D &amp; D Honey.

Bill is survived by: daughters, Stephanie Drews, Shannon Rayl, Sheridan (Jeff) Johnson, Susan (Mike) Horton, Staci (Neal) Dellett, and Sara (Hans) Hummer; sisters, Joan Noah and Margaret (Jack) McCormick; fourteen grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

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 </figure>William ‘Bill’ Richard Drews, 89, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab, Hutchinson, KS. &nbsp;He was born September 29, 1934, in Larned, KS. &nbsp;He was the son of Rutherford Richard Drews and Maxine Humphrey Rhea Drews.&nbsp;Bill graduated from Wichita East High School. &nbsp;He married JoAnn Elaine Bilsten on January 22, 1954. &nbsp;They raised six daughters while living in Wichita and Hutchinson. &nbsp;Bill and JoAnn loved watching their children and grandchildren participate in sports and other activities.Bill’s maternal great-grandparents and great-great grandparents settled a few miles south of Fort Larned in 1878 on two quarter sections bought from the railroad. &nbsp;This family history led to his lifelong interest in Fort Larned and the Santa Fe Trail. &nbsp;Bill retired after 30 years with General Motors, and later served on the USD 308 Board of Education. &nbsp;He bottled and sold his own D &amp; D Honey.Bill is survived by: daughters, Stephanie Drews, Shannon Rayl, Sheridan (Jeff) Johnson, Susan (Mike) Horton, Staci (Neal) Dellett, and Sara (Hans) Hummer; sisters, Joan Noah and Margaret (Jack) McCormick; fourteen grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, JoAnn.&nbsp;Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1602 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS, with the Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating. &nbsp;The family will greet friends on the day of the service from 9:45 a.m. until service time at the church.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation, TECH, Inc., Fort Larned Historical Society, or Trinity United Methodist Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.&nbsp;

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