Dale Alex Howerton, 83, died December 19, 2023, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. &nbsp;The son of Lucretia Hanna Howerton and Floyd Osborn Howerton, he was born April 25, 1940, in Harper, KS. &nbsp;

Dale lived on a farm south of Norwich until 1944, when his family moved to Kingman, where he attended school. &nbsp;In 1950, Dale started at the Kingman Journal as a printer’s devil until 1954, when he started high school. &nbsp;During his high school career, Dale excelled in football, basketball, and track. He worked as an apprentice carpenter for six summers with Don Harris, where his love of woodworking started. &nbsp;

After graduating high school in 1958, Dale attended Pittsburg State University. He worked in the Industrial Arts Lab, and was a member of Phi Delta Kappa. Dale graduated in 1962, with his Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Education.&nbsp;

During the summer of 1962, Dale married the love of his life, Phyllis Young. They spent their first four years in southeast Kansas, where Dale taught and coached basketball. After earning his master’s degree in 1966, they moved to Hutchinson and planted permanent roots. They joined Park Place Christian Church, where he served on the property committee for 50+ years.&nbsp;

Dale taught for his first three years in Hutchinson, before becoming the Director of the Central Kansas Area Vocational Technical School in 1969. &nbsp;He was a lifetime member of the Kansas Vocational Association, and past President of the Kansas Industrial Association and the Kansas Vocational Association. In 1978, Dale won Educator of the Year for the Kansas Industrial Association. During 1980, he became the first director of the Career Vocational &amp; Technical Center. Dale retired from the director position in 1997. Soon after his retirement, Dale opened Howerton Cabinet Making. His specialty was kitchen remodels; however, he could build any piece of furniture requested by a client. Dale officially retired in 2015. &nbsp;

Dale enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising bird dogs, furniture design and mostly, his family. He was a loving, kind, patient and gentle husband, dad and papa. His granddaughters always said “Papa’s the sweetest man we know!”&nbsp;

Dale is survived by: his wife of over 61 years, Phyllis; daughter, Erin (Dan) Rude; granddaughters, Taia, Tenley and Lily; and his sister, Phyllis (Dale) Wohlford.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Orman (Marie) Howerton; and brother-in-law, Robert Young and his wife Nancy.

Memorial service will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Park Place Christian Church, 2600 N. Adams, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating. &nbsp;Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Park Place Christian Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS &nbsp;67501.

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 </figure>Dale Alex Howerton, 83, died December 19, 2023, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. &nbsp;The son of Lucretia Hanna Howerton and Floyd Osborn Howerton, he was born April 25, 1940, in Harper, KS. &nbsp;Dale lived on a farm south of Norwich until 1944, when his family moved to Kingman, where he attended school. &nbsp;In 1950, Dale started at the Kingman Journal as a printer’s devil until 1954, when he started high school. &nbsp;During his high school career, Dale excelled in football, basketball, and track. He worked as an apprentice carpenter for six summers with Don Harris, where his love of woodworking started. &nbsp;After graduating high school in 1958, Dale attended Pittsburg State University. He worked in the Industrial Arts Lab, and was a member of Phi Delta Kappa. Dale graduated in 1962, with his Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Education.&nbsp;During the summer of 1962, Dale married the love of his life, Phyllis Young. They spent their first four years in southeast Kansas, where Dale taught and coached basketball. After earning his master’s degree in 1966, they moved to Hutchinson and planted permanent roots. They joined Park Place Christian Church, where he served on the property committee for 50+ years.&nbsp;Dale taught for his first three years in Hutchinson, before becoming the Director of the Central Kansas Area Vocational Technical School in 1969. &nbsp;He was a lifetime member of the Kansas Vocational Association, and past President of the Kansas Industrial Association and the Kansas Vocational Association. In 1978, Dale won Educator of the Year for the Kansas Industrial Association. During 1980, he became the first director of the Career Vocational &amp; Technical Center. Dale retired from the director position in 1997. Soon after his retirement, Dale opened Howerton Cabinet Making. His specialty was kitchen remodels; however, he could build any piece of furniture requested by a client. Dale officially retired in 2015. &nbsp;Dale enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising bird dogs, furniture design and mostly, his family. He was a loving, kind, patient and gentle husband, dad and papa. His granddaughters always said “Papa’s the sweetest man we know!”&nbsp;Dale is survived by: his wife of over 61 years, Phyllis; daughter, Erin (Dan) Rude; granddaughters, Taia, Tenley and Lily; and his sister, Phyllis (Dale) Wohlford.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Orman (Marie) Howerton; and brother-in-law, Robert Young and his wife Nancy.Memorial service will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Park Place Christian Church, 2600 N. Adams, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating. &nbsp;Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Park Place Christian Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS &nbsp;67501.

Dale Alex Howerton |1940-2023|

Peggy Sue Altum, 74 ,died December 16, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. &nbsp;She was born May10, 1949 in Newton, Kansas to Sam and Frieda (Blosser) Koehn. She retired as a receptionist at the former Regier Title Company in Newton.

Peggy attended NewSpring Church in Wichita.

She could often be found outside tending flowers and gardens around her home. She loved doing the work of making a house a home for her family. She enjoyed dancing, especially country western dancing, even going as far as Nashville to dance in clubs. &nbsp;In her years she spent time camping at Marion Lake and enjoyed being on the lake water skiing.

Peggy's greatest joy was her family. She loved being a mom and grandma and greatly looked forward to following her grandkids activities and being with them.

She is survived by her son James Kelley (Wynette); Rick Altum (Autumn); JR Altum (Holly); Guy Altum (Tiffany) She is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Evan, Abigail, Daniel, Alexis, Christopher, Austin, Cadence, Max, Ashley, and Aislyn. and 3 great grandchildren Colton, Michael, and Weston.

Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, son Jason "Jake" Kelley and brother Robert "Bob" Koehn.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chip Bungard presiding. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday December 26, 2023, at Petersen Funeral Home. A private family interment will take place in the Andover Cemetery.

Memorials may be made out to Midwest Transplant Network and left in care of Petersen Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Peggy Sue Altum, 74 ,died December 16, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. &nbsp;She was born May10, 1949 in Newton, Kansas to Sam and Frieda (Blosser) Koehn. She retired as a receptionist at the former Regier Title Company in Newton.Peggy attended NewSpring Church in Wichita.She could often be found outside tending flowers and gardens around her home. She loved doing the work of making a house a home for her family. She enjoyed dancing, especially country western dancing, even going as far as Nashville to dance in clubs. &nbsp;In her years she spent time camping at Marion Lake and enjoyed being on the lake water skiing.Peggy's greatest joy was her family. She loved being a mom and grandma and greatly looked forward to following her grandkids activities and being with them.She is survived by her son James Kelley (Wynette); Rick Altum (Autumn); JR Altum (Holly); Guy Altum (Tiffany) She is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Evan, Abigail, Daniel, Alexis, Christopher, Austin, Cadence, Max, Ashley, and Aislyn. and 3 great grandchildren Colton, Michael, and Weston.Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, son Jason "Jake" Kelley and brother Robert "Bob" Koehn.Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chip Bungard presiding. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday December 26, 2023, at Petersen Funeral Home. A private family interment will take place in the Andover Cemetery.Memorials may be made out to Midwest Transplant Network and left in care of Petersen Funeral Home.

Peggy Sue Altum |1949-2023|

Ardis Ann (Hawkinson) Claypool, 73, a resident of Marquette, KS, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS, following complications from a surgical procedure.

Born on February 26, 1950, in Lindsborg, KS, Ardis was the beloved daughter of Arthur E. and Halcey Juanita (Godfrey) Hawkinson. In 1968, she graduated from Marquette High School and married Richard M. Claypool on July 27, 1968, in Marquette, KS. The couple had two children, Terri A. Claypool and R. Michael Claypool II.

After dedicating several years to the McPherson County Treasurer’s office, Ardis chose to embrace the role of a stay-at-home mom. In 1977, a temporary position at Kanopolis Lake, initially expected to last a few weeks, turned into a remarkable 36-year career. She retired from the US Army Corps of Engineers in 2013, embracing a life of leisure.

Ardis was a member of the Smoky Valley Saddle Club and served as a former board member of the Marquette Senior Center.

Known for her unwavering work ethic and deep love for nature, Ardis worked side by side with her husband on the family farm. Even after retirement, she continued to savor moments by the lake and on the farm. In the past year, she embraced the role of a part-time resident in Sarasota, FL, basking in the sun, cherishing the outdoors, and enjoying the lifestyle of a snowbird.

Ardis was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. Claypool; daughter, Terri A. Claypool; parents, Arthur E. and Halcey Juanita (Godfrey) Hawkinson; and her brother, Gerald T. (“Ted”) Hawkinson.

She is survived by her son, Michael Claypool (Kansas City, MO); brothers, Warren Hawkinson (McPherson, KS) and Earl Hawkinson (Denver, CO); sister, Linda Decker (Pittsfield, IL); and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom she held dear.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Marquette United Methodist Church with Pastor Brenda Hogan officiating.&nbsp; A celebration of life reception will follow.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Marquette United Methodist Church or the Marquette Learning Center 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>.

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 </figure>Ardis Ann (Hawkinson) Claypool, 73, a resident of Marquette, KS, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS, following complications from a surgical procedure.Born on February 26, 1950, in Lindsborg, KS, Ardis was the beloved daughter of Arthur E. and Halcey Juanita (Godfrey) Hawkinson. In 1968, she graduated from Marquette High School and married Richard M. Claypool on July 27, 1968, in Marquette, KS. The couple had two children, Terri A. Claypool and R. Michael Claypool II.After dedicating several years to the McPherson County Treasurer’s office, Ardis chose to embrace the role of a stay-at-home mom. In 1977, a temporary position at Kanopolis Lake, initially expected to last a few weeks, turned into a remarkable 36-year career. She retired from the US Army Corps of Engineers in 2013, embracing a life of leisure.Ardis was a member of the Smoky Valley Saddle Club and served as a former board member of the Marquette Senior Center.Known for her unwavering work ethic and deep love for nature, Ardis worked side by side with her husband on the family farm. Even after retirement, she continued to savor moments by the lake and on the farm. In the past year, she embraced the role of a part-time resident in Sarasota, FL, basking in the sun, cherishing the outdoors, and enjoying the lifestyle of a snowbird.Ardis was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. Claypool; daughter, Terri A. Claypool; parents, Arthur E. and Halcey Juanita (Godfrey) Hawkinson; and her brother, Gerald T. (“Ted”) Hawkinson.She is survived by her son, Michael Claypool (Kansas City, MO); brothers, Warren Hawkinson (McPherson, KS) and Earl Hawkinson (Denver, CO); sister, Linda Decker (Pittsfield, IL); and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom she held dear.A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Marquette United Methodist Church with Pastor Brenda Hogan officiating.&nbsp; A celebration of life reception will follow.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Marquette United Methodist Church or the Marquette Learning Center 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>.

Ardis Ann (Hawkinson) Claypool |1950-2023|

Julie Marie Beam, 62, of Hutchinson, died December 18, 2023, at Hospice House. She was born January 9, 1961, in Great Bend, to James L. and Linda L. (Holt) Meek.

Julie graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1979 and attended Hutchinson Community College. She loved taking care of children and worked as a child care attendant at CrossPoint Church and then as a dorm mother at Victory Village Christian Academy. Julie also loved to paint, read, collect comic books, and watch movies with her family. She was active in sharing Bible verses in online Bible forums and Christian message boards.

Julie is survived by: her son, Nathan Beam, his wife, Hannah, and their son, Malachi, of Hutchinson; mother and stepfather, Linda and Richard McCullum of Hutchinson; sisters, Lisa Dimmitt and her husband, John, and Jenni Buckmaster and her husband, Buckey, all of Wichita; and many extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Meek.

Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2023, at Elliott Chapel, with the Reverend Bill Cowell of Victory Village officiating. Burial will follow in Buhler Municipal Cemetery East.

The service will be livestreamed and the link to view it will be active beginning at 2:15 p.m. the day of the service.

<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcwMzEwNDA2MDI4NjgwMCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click here to view the service</a>

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the family present to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Victory Village Christian Academy or Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Julie Marie Beam, 62, of Hutchinson, died December 18, 2023, at Hospice House. She was born January 9, 1961, in Great Bend, to James L. and Linda L. (Holt) Meek.Julie graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1979 and attended Hutchinson Community College. She loved taking care of children and worked as a child care attendant at CrossPoint Church and then as a dorm mother at Victory Village Christian Academy. Julie also loved to paint, read, collect comic books, and watch movies with her family. She was active in sharing Bible verses in online Bible forums and Christian message boards.Julie is survived by: her son, Nathan Beam, his wife, Hannah, and their son, Malachi, of Hutchinson; mother and stepfather, Linda and Richard McCullum of Hutchinson; sisters, Lisa Dimmitt and her husband, John, and Jenni Buckmaster and her husband, Buckey, all of Wichita; and many extended family members.She was preceded in death by her father, James Meek.Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2023, at Elliott Chapel, with the Reverend Bill Cowell of Victory Village officiating. Burial will follow in Buhler Municipal Cemetery East.The service will be livestreamed and the link to view it will be active beginning at 2:15 p.m. the day of the service.<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcwMzEwNDA2MDI4NjgwMCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click here to view the service</a>Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the family present to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Victory Village Christian Academy or Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Julie Marie Beam |1961-2023|

Mary Luella Grandstaff, 83, retired Grandstaff Plumbing owner, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Fred Lee Estes Sr. and Wanda (Hayes) Estes on December 20, 1939.&nbsp; Mary Lou met the love of her life, Loyal Leroy Grandstaff and they were married January 11, 1958.&nbsp; They lived in the Wichita area where they raised their family and ran their business.&nbsp; She has been a member of Riverview Baptist Church, Wichita, Kansas where she loved to fellowship and serve others.&nbsp; She enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting, traveling, Hallmarks and her greatest love was her family.

She is preceded in death by her husband Leroy, son Lee, daughter Ruth Ann, parents Fred &amp; Wanda Estes, brother Fred Jr. and sister Kathy Clifton.

Mary Lou is survived by her children Belinda Grandstaff, Wanda (Eric) Johnson and Carol (Juan) Moreno; 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, many other family and friends.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 22, at Riverview Baptist Church with viewing before. Graveside following at Green Valley Cemetery, 14500 E. 109th St. N., Furley, Kansas.&nbsp;

Baker Funeral Home Valley Center is in charge of arrangements.

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

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 </figure>Mary Luella Grandstaff, 83, retired Grandstaff Plumbing owner, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Fred Lee Estes Sr. and Wanda (Hayes) Estes on December 20, 1939.&nbsp; Mary Lou met the love of her life, Loyal Leroy Grandstaff and they were married January 11, 1958.&nbsp; They lived in the Wichita area where they raised their family and ran their business.&nbsp; She has been a member of Riverview Baptist Church, Wichita, Kansas where she loved to fellowship and serve others.&nbsp; She enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting, traveling, Hallmarks and her greatest love was her family.She is preceded in death by her husband Leroy, son Lee, daughter Ruth Ann, parents Fred &amp; Wanda Estes, brother Fred Jr. and sister Kathy Clifton.Mary Lou is survived by her children Belinda Grandstaff, Wanda (Eric) Johnson and Carol (Juan) Moreno; 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, many other family and friends.Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 22, at Riverview Baptist Church with viewing before. Graveside following at Green Valley Cemetery, 14500 E. 109th St. N., Furley, Kansas.&nbsp;Baker Funeral Home Valley Center is in charge of arrangements.Condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.bakerfhvc.com">www.bakerfhvc.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mary Luella Grandstaff |1939-2023|

Merrill 'Dean' Gill, 77, of Newton, Kansas passed away on December 2, 2023. He was born in Clifton, Kansas to Frederick M. and Hazel (Kahrs) Gill.&nbsp; He was raised in the Clifton area where he attended school and was a graduate of Clifton High School. He moved to Marion, Kansas where he&nbsp; was a meatcutter, then at Beech Aircraft in Salina and Wichita. He retired as a Flight Inspector after 35 years of service.&nbsp;

Dean loved family time, discovery with metal detecting and taking vacations. He enjoyed his time being Santa and bringing joy to so many. But his greatest love was his family.

Dean is survived by the love of his life, Colleen, sons Gary, Patrick and Zaphyr, grandchildren Zach, Zap, Volt, Bas and Cru, great granddaughter Natalie Gill, mother Hazel Gill, sister Patricia Johnston, brother Kurtis (Nori) Gill, sister-in-law Connie (Mike) Street and brother-in-law Galen (Jodee) Haas, many other family and friends.&nbsp; He was preceded by his father Frederick, brother Raymond and grandson Ocean Van.

Baker Funeral Home Valley Center 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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 </figure>Merrill 'Dean' Gill, 77, of Newton, Kansas passed away on December 2, 2023. He was born in Clifton, Kansas to Frederick M. and Hazel (Kahrs) Gill.&nbsp; He was raised in the Clifton area where he attended school and was a graduate of Clifton High School. He moved to Marion, Kansas where he&nbsp; was a meatcutter, then at Beech Aircraft in Salina and Wichita. He retired as a Flight Inspector after 35 years of service.&nbsp;Dean loved family time, discovery with metal detecting and taking vacations. He enjoyed his time being Santa and bringing joy to so many. But his greatest love was his family.Dean is survived by the love of his life, Colleen, sons Gary, Patrick and Zaphyr, grandchildren Zach, Zap, Volt, Bas and Cru, great granddaughter Natalie Gill, mother Hazel Gill, sister Patricia Johnston, brother Kurtis (Nori) Gill, sister-in-law Connie (Mike) Street and brother-in-law Galen (Jodee) Haas, many other family and friends.&nbsp; He was preceded by his father Frederick, brother Raymond and grandson Ocean Van.Private family services will be held.Baker Funeral Home Valley Center is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.bakerfhvc.com">www.bakerfhvc.com</a>.

Merrill 'Dean' Gill |2023|

Terry Lee Wallace, 69, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; Terry was a Clayworks artist and a longtime client of Disability Supports of the Great Plains.

He was born May 4, 1954, in Paris, Illinois, the son of Carlos L. and Margaret I. (Simpson) Wallace.&nbsp; He was one of four children born to the Wallace family.

Survivors include: two sisters, Juanita Poppleton of McPherson, KS and Zola Brummet of Wrightwood, CA; a nephew, Timothy Kramer of McPherson, KS; guardian, Vaughn Ingram of McPherson, KS; and all his caregivers and extended family at Disability Supports.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert Wallace.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 22, at Harmony Christian Church, McPherson.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at the Forsythe Cemetery near Paris, Illinois at a later date. &nbsp;

Memorial donations may be given to Disability Supports of the Great Plains in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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

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 </figure>Terry Lee Wallace, 69, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; Terry was a Clayworks artist and a longtime client of Disability Supports of the Great Plains.He was born May 4, 1954, in Paris, Illinois, the son of Carlos L. and Margaret I. (Simpson) Wallace.&nbsp; He was one of four children born to the Wallace family.Survivors include: two sisters, Juanita Poppleton of McPherson, KS and Zola Brummet of Wrightwood, CA; a nephew, Timothy Kramer of McPherson, KS; guardian, Vaughn Ingram of McPherson, KS; and all his caregivers and extended family at Disability Supports.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert Wallace.A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 22, at Harmony Christian Church, McPherson.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at the Forsythe Cemetery near Paris, Illinois at a later date. &nbsp;Memorial donations may be given to Disability Supports of the Great Plains in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.Personal condolences may be sent to the family via&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

Terry Lee Wallace |1954-2023|

Rolland Dreier, 92, of Goessel, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 18th, 2023, at NMC in Newton, Kansas. Born in November 1931 in Newton, he was the son of Roy and Lillian Dreier. Rolland graduated from Newton High School in 1949 and married Donna Dillman in 1950. They had four children, sharing joyful experiences of camping, fishing, and boating as a family.

Rolland worked as a farmer, stockman, and truck driver for various companies, retiring in 2005. Fond memories included delivering Grasshoppers mowers, and he spoke warmly of the friends he made during his trucking days. Rolland, a generous soul, continued helping others by mowing grass for neighbors, the Highland Trinity church, and the VFW in Newton. In the winter, he dedicated himself to clearing snow for all his neighbors.

Woodworking was Rolland's cherished passion, with projects for family, crafting wooden American flags, and creating memorial flag display cases for veterans. He reveled in time spent with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Rolland lived in Hesston until his later years when he moved into The Bethesda Home in Goessel, receiving excellent care with love and kindness until his passing. Preceded in death by his wife Donna, parents Roy and Lillian, brother Robert, and sister Marjorie. Rolland is survived by his children Robert (Connie) Dreier, Stephen (Karen) Dreier, Jimetta (Ron) Wiebe, and Leon (Melba) Dreier, along with four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. Rolland will be remembered for his kind, loving heart, and deeply cherished by family and those fortunate to know him.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 29th, 2023, at Highland Trinity Church in Rural Newton with Pastor Galen Dreier presiding. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday December 28th&nbsp;at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Bethesda Home and left in care of Petersen Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Rolland Dreier, 92, of Goessel, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 18th, 2023, at NMC in Newton, Kansas. Born in November 1931 in Newton, he was the son of Roy and Lillian Dreier. Rolland graduated from Newton High School in 1949 and married Donna Dillman in 1950. They had four children, sharing joyful experiences of camping, fishing, and boating as a family.Rolland worked as a farmer, stockman, and truck driver for various companies, retiring in 2005. Fond memories included delivering Grasshoppers mowers, and he spoke warmly of the friends he made during his trucking days. Rolland, a generous soul, continued helping others by mowing grass for neighbors, the Highland Trinity church, and the VFW in Newton. In the winter, he dedicated himself to clearing snow for all his neighbors.Woodworking was Rolland's cherished passion, with projects for family, crafting wooden American flags, and creating memorial flag display cases for veterans. He reveled in time spent with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.Rolland lived in Hesston until his later years when he moved into The Bethesda Home in Goessel, receiving excellent care with love and kindness until his passing. Preceded in death by his wife Donna, parents Roy and Lillian, brother Robert, and sister Marjorie. Rolland is survived by his children Robert (Connie) Dreier, Stephen (Karen) Dreier, Jimetta (Ron) Wiebe, and Leon (Melba) Dreier, along with four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. Rolland will be remembered for his kind, loving heart, and deeply cherished by family and those fortunate to know him.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 29th, 2023, at Highland Trinity Church in Rural Newton with Pastor Galen Dreier presiding. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday December 28th&nbsp;at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.Memorials may be made to Bethesda Home and left in care of Petersen Funeral Home.

Rolland Dreier |1931-2023|

Darlene J. Jukes, 92, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at McPherson Health &amp; Rehab.

Darlene Jeanette Strom was born August 31, 1931, at McPherson Hospital, McPherson.&nbsp; Her parents were Clarence William and Joy Ingeborg (Nyquist) Strom.&nbsp; They lived on a farm in New Gottland.

At the age of five, Darlene became very ill after having had a smallpox vaccination while she had a bad cold.&nbsp; It settled in her hip joint and malformed it. As a result of the illness, she started at a country school “Scandia” a year late.&nbsp; A kind teacher jumped her from second grade to fourth grade so she wasn’t a year behind.&nbsp; She attended that school through eighth grade.&nbsp; She attended McPherson High School and graduated in 1949.&nbsp; While a senior, she worked for two years for Darrah-Aurell &amp; EK Carey Drug Co.

On April 8, 1951, Darlene married Norman E. Jukes at Ft. Worth, TX.&nbsp; She had met him at a Lutheran Bible Camp four years earlier and dated him.&nbsp; Norm was in the Air Force and was stationed at Randolph AFB in San Antonio.&nbsp; They lived in San Antonio and she worked for Gilcrease Oil Company.&nbsp; Their son, Steven Lewis, was born January 21, 1954, at Brooks General Hospital in San Antonio.&nbsp; In 1955, the Jukes family moved to Wichita, and Norm got into the insurance business.&nbsp; They lived in Wichita and Tulsa until February 1960, when they moved to McPherson.

Norm went into business with Howard McInteer while&nbsp; Darlene was a stay-at-home mom.&nbsp; In 1965, their friends, Chris and Stormy Heiner, were transferred out of town and their daughter, Linda, was to be a senior.&nbsp; So, Linda lived with the Jukes family during her senior year of high school and became their “daughter” from then on.

On March 4, 1987, Steve’s accident happened at Cargill.&nbsp; He was manager at the Salt Plant in Hutchinson.&nbsp; Steve was burned very badly.&nbsp; Norm had a heart attack on March 9, and died on March 12.&nbsp; Steve died March 23, 1987.

In September 1987, Darlene went to work for her friend, Carol Schroeder.&nbsp; Previously, they had been neighbors in Wichita.&nbsp; The Schroeders had the PizzaCo office in McPherson.&nbsp; Darlene worked for Carol for 19 ½ years and retired from there in April 2006.

Darlene was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, U &amp; I Dinner Club, American Legion Auxiliary, Friends in Council, Domestic Art Club, Chapter HI of PEO, Beta Omicron Sorority of ESA, Thursday Bridge Club, ONO Bridge Club, and McPherson Hospital Auxiliary.&nbsp; She was a former board member of the McPherson Hospital Foundation and a local hospice organization.&nbsp; She was also on the Drug Abuse Committee.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Strom &amp; Joy Strom Lehmberg; husband, Norman Jukes; son &amp; daughter-in-law, Steven &amp; Janice Jukes; sister &amp; brother-in-law, Virginia &amp; Dempsy Perkins; and brother &amp; sister-in-law, John &amp; Nancy Strom.

Darlene is survived by granddaughter, Kristen Jukes and husband, Doug Boleski; Linda Fitzgerald; nieces &amp; nephews; and many wonderful friends that meant a lot to Darlene.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 29, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Tim Leaf officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at New Gottland Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made to Steve Jukes Scholarship Fund or Trinity Lutheran Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1703076783887.jpeg" alt="Darlene J. Jukes" />
 <figcaption>Darlene J. Jukes</figcaption>
 </figure>Darlene J. Jukes, 92, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at McPherson Health &amp; Rehab.Darlene Jeanette Strom was born August 31, 1931, at McPherson Hospital, McPherson.&nbsp; Her parents were Clarence William and Joy Ingeborg (Nyquist) Strom.&nbsp; They lived on a farm in New Gottland.At the age of five, Darlene became very ill after having had a smallpox vaccination while she had a bad cold.&nbsp; It settled in her hip joint and malformed it. As a result of the illness, she started at a country school “Scandia” a year late.&nbsp; A kind teacher jumped her from second grade to fourth grade so she wasn’t a year behind.&nbsp; She attended that school through eighth grade.&nbsp; She attended McPherson High School and graduated in 1949.&nbsp; While a senior, she worked for two years for Darrah-Aurell &amp; EK Carey Drug Co.On April 8, 1951, Darlene married Norman E. Jukes at Ft. Worth, TX.&nbsp; She had met him at a Lutheran Bible Camp four years earlier and dated him.&nbsp; Norm was in the Air Force and was stationed at Randolph AFB in San Antonio.&nbsp; They lived in San Antonio and she worked for Gilcrease Oil Company.&nbsp; Their son, Steven Lewis, was born January 21, 1954, at Brooks General Hospital in San Antonio.&nbsp; In 1955, the Jukes family moved to Wichita, and Norm got into the insurance business.&nbsp; They lived in Wichita and Tulsa until February 1960, when they moved to McPherson.Norm went into business with Howard McInteer while&nbsp; Darlene was a stay-at-home mom.&nbsp; In 1965, their friends, Chris and Stormy Heiner, were transferred out of town and their daughter, Linda, was to be a senior.&nbsp; So, Linda lived with the Jukes family during her senior year of high school and became their “daughter” from then on.On March 4, 1987, Steve’s accident happened at Cargill.&nbsp; He was manager at the Salt Plant in Hutchinson.&nbsp; Steve was burned very badly.&nbsp; Norm had a heart attack on March 9, and died on March 12.&nbsp; Steve died March 23, 1987.In September 1987, Darlene went to work for her friend, Carol Schroeder.&nbsp; Previously, they had been neighbors in Wichita.&nbsp; The Schroeders had the PizzaCo office in McPherson.&nbsp; Darlene worked for Carol for 19 ½ years and retired from there in April 2006.Darlene was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, U &amp; I Dinner Club, American Legion Auxiliary, Friends in Council, Domestic Art Club, Chapter HI of PEO, Beta Omicron Sorority of ESA, Thursday Bridge Club, ONO Bridge Club, and McPherson Hospital Auxiliary.&nbsp; She was a former board member of the McPherson Hospital Foundation and a local hospice organization.&nbsp; She was also on the Drug Abuse Committee.Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Strom &amp; Joy Strom Lehmberg; husband, Norman Jukes; son &amp; daughter-in-law, Steven &amp; Janice Jukes; sister &amp; brother-in-law, Virginia &amp; Dempsy Perkins; and brother &amp; sister-in-law, John &amp; Nancy Strom.Darlene is survived by granddaughter, Kristen Jukes and husband, Doug Boleski; Linda Fitzgerald; nieces &amp; nephews; and many wonderful friends that meant a lot to Darlene.The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 29, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Tim Leaf officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at New Gottland Lutheran Cemetery.Memorial donations can be made to Steve Jukes Scholarship Fund or Trinity Lutheran Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.Personal condolences may be sent to the family&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

Darlene J. Jukes |1931-2023|

Mrs. Dora Juanita Hill died Thursday, April 6, 1972 of heart failure in route to the University of Kansas Medical Center from Hutchinson Hospital for treatment.

She was born in St. Louis, MO and lived in the Kansas City area for 24 years before moving to Hutchinson, KS in 1969.

Mrs. Hill was a member of the Prince of Peace Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO.

She left to mourn four daughters,, Patricia R. Hill, Michele L. Hill, Glennda J. Hill, and Paula R. Hill; four sons, Kenneth L. Hill (deceased), Michael L. Hill, Steven K. Hill, and Brian T. Hill.

At the time of her death, Mrs. Hill also left five grandchildren to mourn which has grown to include more grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great- grandchildren.

Mrs. Hill was originally buried at Blue Ridge Lawn Cemetery in Kansas City, MO and will be reinterred at Fairlawn Cemetery, Hutchinson, KS, Friday, December 22, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

The Hill family welcomes all who wish to attend.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1703015964340.jpeg" alt="Dora Juanita Hill" />
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 </figure>Mrs. Dora Juanita Hill died Thursday, April 6, 1972 of heart failure in route to the University of Kansas Medical Center from Hutchinson Hospital for treatment.She was born in St. Louis, MO and lived in the Kansas City area for 24 years before moving to Hutchinson, KS in 1969.Mrs. Hill was a member of the Prince of Peace Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO.She left to mourn four daughters,, Patricia R. Hill, Michele L. Hill, Glennda J. Hill, and Paula R. Hill; four sons, Kenneth L. Hill (deceased), Michael L. Hill, Steven K. Hill, and Brian T. Hill.At the time of her death, Mrs. Hill also left five grandchildren to mourn which has grown to include more grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great- grandchildren.Mrs. Hill was originally buried at Blue Ridge Lawn Cemetery in Kansas City, MO and will be reinterred at Fairlawn Cemetery, Hutchinson, KS, Friday, December 22, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.The Hill family welcomes all who wish to attend.

Dora Juanita Hill |1972|

Orval L Regier was born on July 20, 1931 to Jacob Regier and Ida Ratzlaff in Harvey County Kansas. He passed away on December 16, 2023.

Orval grew up on a farm in rural Harvey County, Kansas. He attended IXL and Willis grade schools where he and his siblings traveled by pony and cart. Orval graduated from Buhler High School in 1949. At the age of 21, he enlisted in the 1-W Service in Newtown, Connecticut where he was stationed from 1953-1955. Many memories were made. In the spring of 1955, he began custom harvesting with his brother, Richard Regier, where they shared a custom harvesting crew together with just one truck and combine. The following year he partnered with his other brother Leland Regier and lifelong friend Milford Lohrentz and their families.

In 1957, Orval met Leana Neufeld and they married the following year on November 28, 1958, at Bethel Mennonite Church in Inman, KS where he was a lifetime member. Together they made their home in a trailer where they continued custom harvesting until buying a farmstead just outside of Buhler, KS in 1962. There, they continued to raise their three children Debra, Kevin, and Mark. Orval also entered into the cattle business at this time, while still custom harvesting in the summer and fall months stretching from the Oklahoma-Texas border to the Northern border of Montana. They met many great friends along the way and those relationships lasted a lifetime. Orval never missed a year of harvest, except for 1977, when his kidneys failed and he was unable to make the trip. With a kidney transplant in 1978, his belief in fresh tires and Massey-Ferguson equipment, he was able to continue his custom harvesting career until he retired in 1996. He continued being a cattleman until he reached the young age of 90. After making the decision to sell the family farm and move to Inman, KS, he spent his time farming fields from the local coffee shops with his buddies until his passing. Orval and Leana shared 65 years of a loving marriage together.

Orval was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Debra Spencer and siblings Richard Regier, Linda Pauls, Leland Regier, and Shirley Ediger.

He is survived by his wife Leana Regier of Inman, KS, son-in-law Steve Spencer of Buhler, KS, two sons Kevin (Cindy) of Great Bend, KS and Mark (Karol) of Salina, KS, two brothers; Clifford (Marilyn), Clayton, grandchildren Skyler, Jacob (Caitlin), Emilie (Spencer), Malina, Molly, Kenslie (Jared), Avery and three great grandchildren Riley, Bentley, and Reese.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Bethel Mennonite Church, Inman. The services will be livestreamed at www.bethelinman.org. Burial will follow at Buhler Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, December 22, at Buhler Mortuary, with family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Water For Life (WFL) in care of Buhler Mortuary, PO Box 589, Buhler, KS 67522.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1703008219342.jpeg" alt="Orval L Regier" />
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 </figure>Orval L Regier was born on July 20, 1931 to Jacob Regier and Ida Ratzlaff in Harvey County Kansas. He passed away on December 16, 2023.Orval grew up on a farm in rural Harvey County, Kansas. He attended IXL and Willis grade schools where he and his siblings traveled by pony and cart. Orval graduated from Buhler High School in 1949. At the age of 21, he enlisted in the 1-W Service in Newtown, Connecticut where he was stationed from 1953-1955. Many memories were made. In the spring of 1955, he began custom harvesting with his brother, Richard Regier, where they shared a custom harvesting crew together with just one truck and combine. The following year he partnered with his other brother Leland Regier and lifelong friend Milford Lohrentz and their families.In 1957, Orval met Leana Neufeld and they married the following year on November 28, 1958, at Bethel Mennonite Church in Inman, KS where he was a lifetime member. Together they made their home in a trailer where they continued custom harvesting until buying a farmstead just outside of Buhler, KS in 1962. There, they continued to raise their three children Debra, Kevin, and Mark. Orval also entered into the cattle business at this time, while still custom harvesting in the summer and fall months stretching from the Oklahoma-Texas border to the Northern border of Montana. They met many great friends along the way and those relationships lasted a lifetime. Orval never missed a year of harvest, except for 1977, when his kidneys failed and he was unable to make the trip. With a kidney transplant in 1978, his belief in fresh tires and Massey-Ferguson equipment, he was able to continue his custom harvesting career until he retired in 1996. He continued being a cattleman until he reached the young age of 90. After making the decision to sell the family farm and move to Inman, KS, he spent his time farming fields from the local coffee shops with his buddies until his passing. Orval and Leana shared 65 years of a loving marriage together.Orval was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Debra Spencer and siblings Richard Regier, Linda Pauls, Leland Regier, and Shirley Ediger.He is survived by his wife Leana Regier of Inman, KS, son-in-law Steve Spencer of Buhler, KS, two sons Kevin (Cindy) of Great Bend, KS and Mark (Karol) of Salina, KS, two brothers; Clifford (Marilyn), Clayton, grandchildren Skyler, Jacob (Caitlin), Emilie (Spencer), Malina, Molly, Kenslie (Jared), Avery and three great grandchildren Riley, Bentley, and Reese.Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Bethel Mennonite Church, Inman. The services will be livestreamed at www.bethelinman.org. Burial will follow at Buhler Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, December 22, at Buhler Mortuary, with family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Water For Life (WFL) in care of Buhler Mortuary, PO Box 589, Buhler, KS 67522.

Orval L Regier |1931-2023|

Sue Bretches, age 90, of Newton, Kansas died on the 21st of November, 2023. She was born in 1933 to the late Mabel and Everett dye of Independence, Kansas.

She met her future husband Ralph Bretches in high school and they were married in 1956 after both graduated from the University of Kansas.

Sue felt great satisfaction in the fact that her husband and her sister Pat and husband Jack, and her brother Cay and the late Helen Pendleton and wife Joyce were all raised in independence.

They lived in Louisiana where her husband served 2 years as an officer in the U.S. Army. In 1958, he started his career as a pharmacist and they lived in Great Bend for 21 years and moved to Newton in 1984. When her children were young she was involved in cub scouts, girl scouts, PTA and in 4-H dog training for many years. When her children became young adults she was a board member and president of Newton Public Library Board of Trustees, Caring Hands Humane Society and RSVP.

She was also involved in committee commitments with Northview in Newton. She took great pride in her work with pre-school children both in Great Bend and Newton. Her commitment to children included volunteering at South Breeze elementary school. Also important to her was dog obedience training at Caring Hands and in adoptions for many years. Her greatest source of pride was her family, husband Ralph, children Kelly and Andy, grandchildren and her extended family of her sister Pat and brother Cay.

Memorial contributions can be made out to Caring Hands Humane Society and left in care of Petersen Family Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Sue Bretches, age 90, of Newton, Kansas died on the 21st of November, 2023. She was born in 1933 to the late Mabel and Everett dye of Independence, Kansas.She met her future husband Ralph Bretches in high school and they were married in 1956 after both graduated from the University of Kansas.Sue felt great satisfaction in the fact that her husband and her sister Pat and husband Jack, and her brother Cay and the late Helen Pendleton and wife Joyce were all raised in independence.They lived in Louisiana where her husband served 2 years as an officer in the U.S. Army. In 1958, he started his career as a pharmacist and they lived in Great Bend for 21 years and moved to Newton in 1984. When her children were young she was involved in cub scouts, girl scouts, PTA and in 4-H dog training for many years. When her children became young adults she was a board member and president of Newton Public Library Board of Trustees, Caring Hands Humane Society and RSVP.She was also involved in committee commitments with Northview in Newton. She took great pride in her work with pre-school children both in Great Bend and Newton. Her commitment to children included volunteering at South Breeze elementary school. Also important to her was dog obedience training at Caring Hands and in adoptions for many years. Her greatest source of pride was her family, husband Ralph, children Kelly and Andy, grandchildren and her extended family of her sister Pat and brother Cay.How she will be missed.Private family inurnment has occurred.Memorial contributions can be made out to Caring Hands Humane Society and left in care of Petersen Family Funeral Home.

Sue Bretches |1933-2023|

Laverne ‘Si’ Franklin Seifert, 72, died December 16, 2023, at Hospice House-Hutchinson. &nbsp;He was born June 27, 1951, in Hutchinson, KS, to Charles Earl Seifert and Gertrude Claire (Bell) Seifert.

Si was a graduate of Buhler High School, Buhler, KS. &nbsp;He retired after 42 years as a lineman for Westar Energy, currently known as Evergy.

To honor Si’s request, no services are scheduled. &nbsp;Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Laverne ‘Si’ F. Siefert Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Laverne ‘Si’ Franklin Seifert, 72, died December 16, 2023, at Hospice House-Hutchinson. &nbsp;He was born June 27, 1951, in Hutchinson, KS, to Charles Earl Seifert and Gertrude Claire (Bell) Seifert.Si was a graduate of Buhler High School, Buhler, KS. &nbsp;He retired after 42 years as a lineman for Westar Energy, currently known as Evergy.To honor Si’s request, no services are scheduled. &nbsp;Cremation has taken place.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Laverne ‘Si’ F. Siefert Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Laverne ‘Si’ Franklin Seifert |1951-2023|

Gerald Wayne Stucky, 76, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Village in Hutchinson Kansas. He was the son of Harvey Stucky, Dorothy (Krehbiel) Stucky Graber and Stepfather Donald Graber. Gerald was born May 20, 1947, at Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, Kansas. He grew up on the family farm east of Pretty Prairie, Kansas and attended Red Star Grade School. Gerald graduated from Pretty Prairie High School and attended Kansas State University for a year and a half. He was a conscientious objector and served his time at a hospital in Chicago, Illinois.

Gerald was a member of the First Mennonite Church of Pretty Prairie, Kansas. On June 23, 1973, he married Debra Bilyue and later divorced in 1983. Gerald lived most of his life as a commercial truck driver and lived in Wichita, Kansas until he moved to Hutchinson, Kansas in 2010.

Gerald is survived by: sister, Jolene Cameron and her husband John Cameron; son, Jason Stucky; daughter, Sarah Elliott; and five grandchildren, Hannah Stucky, Isaac Stucky, Josiah Elliott, Ethan Elliott, Abigail Elliott.

He was preceded in death by: father, Harvey Stucky; mother, Dorothy Stucky Graber; and stepfather, Donald Graber.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 am Thursday, December 21, 2023 at First Mennonite Church, Pretty Prairie, Kansas. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County or Good Samaritan Village, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, Kansas, 67501.

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 <figcaption>Gerald Wayne Stucky</figcaption>
 </figure>Gerald Wayne Stucky, 76, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Village in Hutchinson Kansas. He was the son of Harvey Stucky, Dorothy (Krehbiel) Stucky Graber and Stepfather Donald Graber. Gerald was born May 20, 1947, at Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, Kansas. He grew up on the family farm east of Pretty Prairie, Kansas and attended Red Star Grade School. Gerald graduated from Pretty Prairie High School and attended Kansas State University for a year and a half. He was a conscientious objector and served his time at a hospital in Chicago, Illinois.Gerald was a member of the First Mennonite Church of Pretty Prairie, Kansas. On June 23, 1973, he married Debra Bilyue and later divorced in 1983. Gerald lived most of his life as a commercial truck driver and lived in Wichita, Kansas until he moved to Hutchinson, Kansas in 2010.Gerald is survived by: sister, Jolene Cameron and her husband John Cameron; son, Jason Stucky; daughter, Sarah Elliott; and five grandchildren, Hannah Stucky, Isaac Stucky, Josiah Elliott, Ethan Elliott, Abigail Elliott.He was preceded in death by: father, Harvey Stucky; mother, Dorothy Stucky Graber; and stepfather, Donald Graber.Funeral Services will be 10:30 am Thursday, December 21, 2023 at First Mennonite Church, Pretty Prairie, Kansas. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County or Good Samaritan Village, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, Kansas, 67501.

Gerald Wayne Stucky |1947-2023|

Terry Lyn Hamilton, 62, died December 11, 2023, at home. &nbsp;He was born June 23, 1961, in Elizabeth, LA, to Ernest Lee and Patsy Sue (Garlington) Hamilton.

Terry served in the United States Army from 1979 to 1982. &nbsp;He was a retired roofer, and enjoyed working on vehicles, remodeling homes, and coloring.

On May 11, 2001, he married Coleen Reed, in Hutchinson.&nbsp;

Terry is survived by: &nbsp;his wife of 22 years, Coleen Hamilton; daughter, Erica Nicole (Hamilton) King; four grandchildren; three sisters; two stepsons; one stepdaughter; one sister-in-law; and one brother-in-law.

He was preceded in death by: &nbsp;his parents; maternal and paternal grandparents; numerous aunts and uncles; and a nephew, Anthony Johnson.

Celebration of Life service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the American Legion Lysle Rishel Post 68, 730 W. 4th, Hutchinson, with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. &nbsp;Cremation has taken place.

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

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 </figure>Terry Lyn Hamilton, 62, died December 11, 2023, at home. &nbsp;He was born June 23, 1961, in Elizabeth, LA, to Ernest Lee and Patsy Sue (Garlington) Hamilton.Terry served in the United States Army from 1979 to 1982. &nbsp;He was a retired roofer, and enjoyed working on vehicles, remodeling homes, and coloring.On May 11, 2001, he married Coleen Reed, in Hutchinson.&nbsp;Terry is survived by: &nbsp;his wife of 22 years, Coleen Hamilton; daughter, Erica Nicole (Hamilton) King; four grandchildren; three sisters; two stepsons; one stepdaughter; one sister-in-law; and one brother-in-law.He was preceded in death by: &nbsp;his parents; maternal and paternal grandparents; numerous aunts and uncles; and a nephew, Anthony Johnson.Celebration of Life service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the American Legion Lysle Rishel Post 68, 730 W. 4th, Hutchinson, with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. &nbsp;Cremation has taken place.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Terry Hamilton Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS &nbsp;67501.

Terry Lyn Hamilton |1961-2023|

Clarendon Morris Standley “Junior”, age 84, retired owner of Standley Earthmoving Co., passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was born to Clarendon and Josephine (Condron) Standley in Stokes Mound Township, Missouri. Later they moved to rural Tina, Missouri where he was a 1957 graduate of Tina-Avalon High School. He is a former resident of Carrollton, Missouri and member of Oakland Christian Church, Carrol County, Missouri. In 1978 he moved to Kansas.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Laurel June, daughters Lori Mason (Dave) and Kristi Tremblay (Greg), son-in-law Wren O’Neal, grandchildren Jessica Olsen, Amanda O’Neal, Jessica Stussy, Sarah Foster, Nik Mason, Ryan Tremblay and Joshua Tremblay, 9 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, daughter Lisa O’Neal, great grandson Gage Lemons, sister and brother-in-law Joan &amp; Bill Mattox, sister-in-law &amp; brother-in-law Lois &amp; John Conner.

Visitation 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, December 20, at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center, Kansas.

Graveside Service 11 a.m., Thursday, December 21 at Hillside Cemetery, W. 125th St N and Hoover, Sedgwick, Kansas. &nbsp;

Baker Funeral Home Valley Center has charge. Condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.bakerfhvc.com">www.bakerfhvc.com</a>.

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 </figure>Clarendon Morris Standley “Junior”, age 84, retired owner of Standley Earthmoving Co., passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was born to Clarendon and Josephine (Condron) Standley in Stokes Mound Township, Missouri. Later they moved to rural Tina, Missouri where he was a 1957 graduate of Tina-Avalon High School. He is a former resident of Carrollton, Missouri and member of Oakland Christian Church, Carrol County, Missouri. In 1978 he moved to Kansas.He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Laurel June, daughters Lori Mason (Dave) and Kristi Tremblay (Greg), son-in-law Wren O’Neal, grandchildren Jessica Olsen, Amanda O’Neal, Jessica Stussy, Sarah Foster, Nik Mason, Ryan Tremblay and Joshua Tremblay, 9 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.Preceded in death by his parents, daughter Lisa O’Neal, great grandson Gage Lemons, sister and brother-in-law Joan &amp; Bill Mattox, sister-in-law &amp; brother-in-law Lois &amp; John Conner.Visitation 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, December 20, at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center, Kansas.Graveside Service 11 a.m., Thursday, December 21 at Hillside Cemetery, W. 125th St N and Hoover, Sedgwick, Kansas. &nbsp;Baker Funeral Home Valley Center has charge. Condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.bakerfhvc.com">www.bakerfhvc.com</a>.

Clarendon Morris Standley “Junior” |2023|

Marjorie Faye (Scantlin) Stalcup, 95, of Hutchinson, died December 13, 2023, at Waldron Place. She was born April 24, 1928, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, to Dewey Cecil and Aubrey Faye (Schell) Scantlin.

Faye graduated from Haven High School in 1946. On April 4 1947, Faye married Harold Stalcup, at Pleasant Grove Church, Burrton. They shared 74 years of marriage together on their farm, which they lived on until January 2021. She was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Burrton.

Faye is survived by: daughter, Kathy Geffert (Lynn), Haven; sons, Roger Stalcup, Lawrence, Kevin Stalcup, Chandler, Arizona; grandchildren, Kyle Geffert (Megan), Haven, Keri English (Jared), Grain Valley, Missouri; great-grandchildren, Kyler and Kayden Geffert, Haven, Ainsley and Oliver English, Grain Valley, Missouri; and sister, Shirley Waddle, Topeka.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; brothers, JD Scantlin, Dan Scantlin, Don Scantlin; sisters, Virginia Robidoux, Emma Lou Friend, MaryJean Pitts; brothers-in-law, Marvin Friend, Joe Pitts, Richard Waddle; sisters-in-law, Grace Scantlin and Patricia Scantlin.

Funeral service will be 11 am Friday, December 22, 2023, at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Burrton. Burial will follow in Burrton Cemetery at 2 pm. Friends may call from 9 am to 8 pm on Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County or Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Marjorie Faye (Scantlin) Stalcup, 95, of Hutchinson, died December 13, 2023, at Waldron Place. She was born April 24, 1928, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, to Dewey Cecil and Aubrey Faye (Schell) Scantlin.Faye graduated from Haven High School in 1946. On April 4 1947, Faye married Harold Stalcup, at Pleasant Grove Church, Burrton. They shared 74 years of marriage together on their farm, which they lived on until January 2021. She was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Burrton.Faye is survived by: daughter, Kathy Geffert (Lynn), Haven; sons, Roger Stalcup, Lawrence, Kevin Stalcup, Chandler, Arizona; grandchildren, Kyle Geffert (Megan), Haven, Keri English (Jared), Grain Valley, Missouri; great-grandchildren, Kyler and Kayden Geffert, Haven, Ainsley and Oliver English, Grain Valley, Missouri; and sister, Shirley Waddle, Topeka.She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; brothers, JD Scantlin, Dan Scantlin, Don Scantlin; sisters, Virginia Robidoux, Emma Lou Friend, MaryJean Pitts; brothers-in-law, Marvin Friend, Joe Pitts, Richard Waddle; sisters-in-law, Grace Scantlin and Patricia Scantlin.Funeral service will be 11 am Friday, December 22, 2023, at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Burrton. Burial will follow in Burrton Cemetery at 2 pm. Friends may call from 9 am to 8 pm on Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials are suggested to Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County or Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Marjorie Faye (Scantlin) Stalcup |1928-2023|

Thelma May Klotz, 93, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Buhler Sunshine Home, Buhler.

She was born November 27, 1930, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Elmer and Verna Chase Hoefer. A resident of Hutchinson growing up, she married John B. Solida in 1948. Three sons were born of this marriage: John Jr., Ron, and Rick. They moved to California and lived there for over ten years and then in the 1960’s moved to Phillipsburg. John and Thelma divorced. She later married Robert Klotz in 1980 in Hays. During their life in Hays, they did daycare in their home. She kept in contact with many of her daycare children along with three other children she helped care for in California, Sandra, Janis, and Kenny, who referred to her as Mom2.

Robert passed away in November of 2011. Just over a month ago, she moved to Buhler Sunshine Home to be with her sister, Midge.

Survivors include a son, Rick (Janice) Solida, Phillipsburg; 3 sisters, Midge Sinclair Sidebottom, Buhler, Wanda Als, Tenn, and Judy Cole, Wichita; a brother, Fred (Betty) Hoefer, Hutchinson; 7 grandchildren, John B. (Shelbi) Solida, Chris Solida, Dylan Solida, Kelly (Bob) Abernathy, Jeff (Stacy) Solida, Ricky (Sheila) Solida, and Michael (Amber) Solida; 18 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and very close friends and caregivers Don, Marlene, Gloria, Van, Michelle, and others.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert; two sons, John Solida, Jr., and Ron Solida; and siblings, Betty Lou, Ruth, and Zorby.

Per Thelma’s wishes, cremation is planned. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Family suggests memorial contributions made to the Celebration Community Church or Traditions Hospice, both in care of Inman Funeral Home.

To leave a condolence for the family, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.inmanfh.com">www.inmanfh.com</a>.

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 </figure>Thelma May Klotz, 93, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Buhler Sunshine Home, Buhler.She was born November 27, 1930, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Elmer and Verna Chase Hoefer. A resident of Hutchinson growing up, she married John B. Solida in 1948. Three sons were born of this marriage: John Jr., Ron, and Rick. They moved to California and lived there for over ten years and then in the 1960’s moved to Phillipsburg. John and Thelma divorced. She later married Robert Klotz in 1980 in Hays. During their life in Hays, they did daycare in their home. She kept in contact with many of her daycare children along with three other children she helped care for in California, Sandra, Janis, and Kenny, who referred to her as Mom2.Robert passed away in November of 2011. Just over a month ago, she moved to Buhler Sunshine Home to be with her sister, Midge.Survivors include a son, Rick (Janice) Solida, Phillipsburg; 3 sisters, Midge Sinclair Sidebottom, Buhler, Wanda Als, Tenn, and Judy Cole, Wichita; a brother, Fred (Betty) Hoefer, Hutchinson; 7 grandchildren, John B. (Shelbi) Solida, Chris Solida, Dylan Solida, Kelly (Bob) Abernathy, Jeff (Stacy) Solida, Ricky (Sheila) Solida, and Michael (Amber) Solida; 18 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and very close friends and caregivers Don, Marlene, Gloria, Van, Michelle, and others.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert; two sons, John Solida, Jr., and Ron Solida; and siblings, Betty Lou, Ruth, and Zorby.Per Thelma’s wishes, cremation is planned. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Family suggests memorial contributions made to the Celebration Community Church or Traditions Hospice, both in care of Inman Funeral Home. To leave a condolence for the family, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.inmanfh.com">www.inmanfh.com</a>.

Thelma May Klotz |1930-2023|

Troy A. Coil, 53, of Hutchinson, died December 14, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born February 13, 1970, in Hutchinson, to Ron and Phyllis (Solida) Coil.

Troy was a jack-of-all-trades. He loved to fish and barbeque. He was so confident in his ability to barbeque, he joked he could bake a cake on the grill, which he later did. Troy loved his family, friends, and dogs.

On November 24, 2011, he married Julie Meserve in Hutchinson.

Troy is survived by his: wife, Julie Coil, Hutchinson; son, Michael Coil, Jacksonville, FL; daughters, Kaylene and Larissa Coil, Texas; four step-children; numerous grandchildren; sister, Dawn Coil Wauer, Amarillo, TX; and niece, Michelle Lemens, Hutchinson.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Ronald Coil; a nephew; and step-son.

Cremation has taken place, there will be a celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Troy A. Coil Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Troy A. Coil, 53, of Hutchinson, died December 14, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born February 13, 1970, in Hutchinson, to Ron and Phyllis (Solida) Coil.Troy was a jack-of-all-trades. He loved to fish and barbeque. He was so confident in his ability to barbeque, he joked he could bake a cake on the grill, which he later did. Troy loved his family, friends, and dogs.On November 24, 2011, he married Julie Meserve in Hutchinson.Troy is survived by his: wife, Julie Coil, Hutchinson; son, Michael Coil, Jacksonville, FL; daughters, Kaylene and Larissa Coil, Texas; four step-children; numerous grandchildren; sister, Dawn Coil Wauer, Amarillo, TX; and niece, Michelle Lemens, Hutchinson.He was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Ronald Coil; a nephew; and step-son.Cremation has taken place, there will be a celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Troy A. Coil Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Troy A. Coil |1970-2023|

Delores Ann (Backman) Eschliman, 90, of Hutchinson, KS, passed away December 15, 2023, at The Arbors at Waldron Place. She was born October 12, 1933, in Torrington, WY, to Ralph and Anna (Heil) Backman.

Delores grew up on a farm in the Huntley, WY, area and graduated from Huntley High School in 1951. She attended the Southeast University Center in Torrington, WY, and was among the 2nd class of graduates to receive an A.A. Degree, in 1953, from this branch of the University of Wyoming.

On March 7, 1953, Delores married Larre Eschliman, in Huntley, WY. Larre and Delores were high school sweethearts and graduated together from high school and received their A.A. degrees together.

During her high school years, Delores accompanied all music performances at the Huntley Public Schools and began playing the organ at the Congregational Church in Torrington, WY. She earned more college hours in Elementary Education at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY, and 21 hours in Educational Media Center Skills from the Kearney State College, Kearney, NE.

Libraries and music were her two most enjoyable activities. While in Gothenburg, NE, Delores was the Media Aide at the grade school library for three years. While in Minneapolis, KS, she was head librarian for 17 years at the Minneapolis Public Library, which ended January 17, 1996. Delores accompanied the church choirs at all the churches she attended. She enjoyed her piano music and especially enjoyed playing hymn variations.&nbsp;

Delores and her husband pastored churches in Gresham/Staplehurst (5 years), Gothenburg, NE, (14 years), Minneapolis, KS, (18 years), and Forest Park Presbyterian Church in Hutchinson (3 years). She was ordained as a deacon in January 1999 and was re-elected in 2002, serving for 6 years. Delores was re-elected for another 3-year term in 2007. She was the Moderator for 8 of those 9 years. Delores served on the Pastor Nominating Committee in 2003-2004 and on the Nominating Committee for several years. She was awarded a Life Honorary Membership to United Presbyterian Women (U.S.A.) in November 2004. Delores served as a Co-moderator and/or Moderator of the PW women’s group until the merger with Northminster Presbyterian Church, which became New Covenant Presbyterian Church in 2010.

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, P.E.O. Chapter HQ, and Victory in the Valley Hutchinson Area Cancer Support Group. Delores volunteered weekly at the Hutchinson Public Library, where she re-shelved non-fiction books from October, 1996, to December, 2012. She volunteered during the school year at the Holy Cross Catholic Grade School Library from 2001-2019, where she re-shelved books and cataloged each new book. Delores also cataloged and maintained the libraries at the churches she and Larre pastored.

Delores was preceded in death by: her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine and Don Pierson; and daughter-in-law, Doris.

Survivors include: her husband, Larre Eschliman; three sons, Keith (Heidi), of Hutchinson, Bruce, of Hutchinson, Clark (Penny) of Olathe, KS; 7 grandchildren, Cindy (Charles) Mood, Houston, TX, Samantha (Andrew) Carpenter, Hutchinson, Beth (Devon) Friesen, Hutchinson, Steven (Kayla) Eschliman, Wichita, KS, Luke Eschliman, Olathe, KS, Evan Eschliman, New York, NY, Carley (Joe) Reigle, Durham, NC; 7 great-grandchildren, Karen, Hope &amp; Parker Carpenter, Hutchinson, Henry and Eleanor Friesen, Hutchinson, and Lena and Cyrus Mood, Houston, TX.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Sherman St., Hutchinson, with Rev. Cindy Mood and Rev. Christy Kass officiating. The family invites everyone to remain for a meal following the service. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. in Eastside Cemetery, 500 S. Cleveland St., Hutchinson.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the family present to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hutchinson Public Library, Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, Interfaith Housing, or First Presbyterian Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Delores Ann (Backman) Eschliman, 90, of Hutchinson, KS, passed away December 15, 2023, at The Arbors at Waldron Place. She was born October 12, 1933, in Torrington, WY, to Ralph and Anna (Heil) Backman.Delores grew up on a farm in the Huntley, WY, area and graduated from Huntley High School in 1951. She attended the Southeast University Center in Torrington, WY, and was among the 2nd class of graduates to receive an A.A. Degree, in 1953, from this branch of the University of Wyoming.On March 7, 1953, Delores married Larre Eschliman, in Huntley, WY. Larre and Delores were high school sweethearts and graduated together from high school and received their A.A. degrees together.During her high school years, Delores accompanied all music performances at the Huntley Public Schools and began playing the organ at the Congregational Church in Torrington, WY. She earned more college hours in Elementary Education at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY, and 21 hours in Educational Media Center Skills from the Kearney State College, Kearney, NE.Libraries and music were her two most enjoyable activities. While in Gothenburg, NE, Delores was the Media Aide at the grade school library for three years. While in Minneapolis, KS, she was head librarian for 17 years at the Minneapolis Public Library, which ended January 17, 1996. Delores accompanied the church choirs at all the churches she attended. She enjoyed her piano music and especially enjoyed playing hymn variations.&nbsp;Delores and her husband pastored churches in Gresham/Staplehurst (5 years), Gothenburg, NE, (14 years), Minneapolis, KS, (18 years), and Forest Park Presbyterian Church in Hutchinson (3 years). She was ordained as a deacon in January 1999 and was re-elected in 2002, serving for 6 years. Delores was re-elected for another 3-year term in 2007. She was the Moderator for 8 of those 9 years. Delores served on the Pastor Nominating Committee in 2003-2004 and on the Nominating Committee for several years. She was awarded a Life Honorary Membership to United Presbyterian Women (U.S.A.) in November 2004. Delores served as a Co-moderator and/or Moderator of the PW women’s group until the merger with Northminster Presbyterian Church, which became New Covenant Presbyterian Church in 2010.She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, P.E.O. Chapter HQ, and Victory in the Valley Hutchinson Area Cancer Support Group. Delores volunteered weekly at the Hutchinson Public Library, where she re-shelved non-fiction books from October, 1996, to December, 2012. She volunteered during the school year at the Holy Cross Catholic Grade School Library from 2001-2019, where she re-shelved books and cataloged each new book. Delores also cataloged and maintained the libraries at the churches she and Larre pastored.Delores was preceded in death by: her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine and Don Pierson; and daughter-in-law, Doris.Survivors include: her husband, Larre Eschliman; three sons, Keith (Heidi), of Hutchinson, Bruce, of Hutchinson, Clark (Penny) of Olathe, KS; 7 grandchildren, Cindy (Charles) Mood, Houston, TX, Samantha (Andrew) Carpenter, Hutchinson, Beth (Devon) Friesen, Hutchinson, Steven (Kayla) Eschliman, Wichita, KS, Luke Eschliman, Olathe, KS, Evan Eschliman, New York, NY, Carley (Joe) Reigle, Durham, NC; 7 great-grandchildren, Karen, Hope &amp; Parker Carpenter, Hutchinson, Henry and Eleanor Friesen, Hutchinson, and Lena and Cyrus Mood, Houston, TX.Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Sherman St., Hutchinson, with Rev. Cindy Mood and Rev. Christy Kass officiating. The family invites everyone to remain for a meal following the service. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. in Eastside Cemetery, 500 S. Cleveland St., Hutchinson.Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the family present to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hutchinson Public Library, Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, Interfaith Housing, or First Presbyterian Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Delores Ann (Backman) Eschliman |1933-2023|

Harland Eugene Priddle was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, the youngest of three children of Edgar and Sylvia Imel Priddle. He grew up on the family farm near Haven, Kansas originally established in 1883 by his grandfather Vincent Priddle. Harland graduated from Haven High School in 1948 and Kansas State University in 1952. He married Winifred Ann Smith of Haven on August 29th, 1948. They had three children, Valorie Ann, Harland Gregory and Kevin Eugene. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church near Haven. Harland passed peacefully at their home in McAlester, Oklahoma on December 12th, 2023 at the age of 93 years, four months and eight days.

After graduating from Kansas State University in January 1952, he enlisted in the United States Air Force on April 15th, 1952 and spent 22 years before retiring as a Colonel in July 1974. He is a Korean and Vietnam veteran with seven years overseas assignments and nine years in Washington D.C. including tours with the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. Harland was the Deputy Commander of the White House Communications Agency for the President at the White House in Washington D.C. for a period of four years from 1970-1974. He participated in the planning and execution of over two hundred presidential trips, including three international trips to Europe and Asia. During his 22 years, he received nineteen awards and decorations including the Bronze Star for duties in Southeast Asia, Joint Chiefs of Staff Service Badge, two Legions of Merit, the Presidential Service Badge and Presidential Unit Citation.

After retirement, he and the family returned to Kansas where he served as the Assistant Manager of the Kansas State Fair and Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations for Hutchinson National Bank from 1978 to 1982. He served as Kansas Secretary of Agriculture in 1982-1986 under Governor Carlin. In 1986, he was the Lt. Governor candidate with then Kansas Secretary of State, Jack Breir. In 1987, he was selected by Governor Mike Hayden as the first Kansas Secretary of Commerce and was the Lt. Governor candidate with Governor Hayden in 1990.

After his public service to Kansas, he served as President of Priddle and Associates, an economic development consulting firm; as the Executive Director for several organizations including the Kansas Wildscape Foundation and the K-96 Corridor Development Association; Chairman and CEO of Mid America International Trade Services and Network Trade Associates from 1995-1998, a company that promoted QVC products in all 50 states; and he was Chairman and CEO of First American Capital from 2003-2007.

Since returning to the Priddle Farmstead in 1999, Harland was very active in local community activities serving as President of the Haven Chamber of Commerce in 2003 and Executive Vice President from 2004-2009. He has served as advisory Board member of the First National Bank, Haven branch, Director of the Kansas International Trade Coordinating Council and Board member of the Kansas World Trade Center. Harland was awarded the Kansas World Trade Center’s “Peace Through World Trade Award” in June 2005. In June 2015, Harland was awarded the Kansas Silver Stirrup from the Kansas Department of Commerce Team Kansas, an award given to an individual who has made significant economic development accomplishments for the State of Kansas in creating jobs and wealth in the State. Harland

was honored to have had a street named “Priddle Industrial Drive” in his hometown of Haven. In September 2023 the Kansas Commerce Department honored Harland by renaming their main conference room the “Harland Priddle Commerce Conference Room” in honor of his dedication to the people of Kansas and the Department of Commerce.

While Harland dedicated his life to public service by serving his country in the United States Air Force for 22 years, and several state and local positions of leadership, he considered his wife Winifred and his family as his true treasures of life. He loved having visits by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a dedicated supporter of his original family church, Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, a church his grandfather Vincent Priddle, served as Trustee for in 1891. He loved his high school and served as President of the Haven High School Alumni Association, an organization he started, with the help of others in 2005. Harland was an avid sports fan and watched his Kansas State University, Kansas University, Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals at every opportunity. Harland completed his book entitled “On The Sidelines of History” in 2020 at the age of 90 in order to pass on life lessons he learned on his journey from the farm house to the White House and back.

Harland is survived by his wife of over 75 years, Winifred, and his three children Valorie Ann Dick and her husband William, Harland Gregory Priddle and his wife Ann and Kevin Eugene Priddle and his wife Michelle. 10 grandchildren: Angela Dick Akamine and her husband Andres, Aubrey Dick White and her husband Jacob, Jonathan Dick and his wife Lara, Crystal Dick Langdon and her husband Bryan, Shalerie Priddle Headley and her husband Jon, Shalise Priddle Quinlan and her husband Patrick, Shalaine Priddle Alexander and her husband Keaton, Katherine McKenzie Priddle, Tyler Moore (step grandson) and James Bean (step grandson). He had 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Sylvia Priddle, and his sisters Ellen Priddle Sullivan and Eva Priddle Oldenettel and grandson John Harland Priddle.

Services will be held at the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church near Haven, Kansas on Thursday, December 21st, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with viewing starting at 9:00 a.m. The services will be livestreamed at <a href="http://www.livestream.mcpherson.tech">www.livestream.mcpherson.tech</a>. Graveside services will be at Valley Township Cemetery nearby. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, in care of Ott Funeral Home, PO Box, 217, Haven, KS 67543.

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 </figure>Harland Eugene Priddle was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, the youngest of three children of Edgar and Sylvia Imel Priddle. He grew up on the family farm near Haven, Kansas originally established in 1883 by his grandfather Vincent Priddle. Harland graduated from Haven High School in 1948 and Kansas State University in 1952. He married Winifred Ann Smith of Haven on August 29th, 1948. They had three children, Valorie Ann, Harland Gregory and Kevin Eugene. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church near Haven. Harland passed peacefully at their home in McAlester, Oklahoma on December 12th, 2023 at the age of 93 years, four months and eight days.After graduating from Kansas State University in January 1952, he enlisted in the United States Air Force on April 15th, 1952 and spent 22 years before retiring as a Colonel in July 1974. He is a Korean and Vietnam veteran with seven years overseas assignments and nine years in Washington D.C. including tours with the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. Harland was the Deputy Commander of the White House Communications Agency for the President at the White House in Washington D.C. for a period of four years from 1970-1974. He participated in the planning and execution of over two hundred presidential trips, including three international trips to Europe and Asia. During his 22 years, he received nineteen awards and decorations including the Bronze Star for duties in Southeast Asia, Joint Chiefs of Staff Service Badge, two Legions of Merit, the Presidential Service Badge and Presidential Unit Citation.After retirement, he and the family returned to Kansas where he served as the Assistant Manager of the Kansas State Fair and Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations for Hutchinson National Bank from 1978 to 1982. He served as Kansas Secretary of Agriculture in 1982-1986 under Governor Carlin. In 1986, he was the Lt. Governor candidate with then Kansas Secretary of State, Jack Breir. In 1987, he was selected by Governor Mike Hayden as the first Kansas Secretary of Commerce and was the Lt. Governor candidate with Governor Hayden in 1990.After his public service to Kansas, he served as President of Priddle and Associates, an economic development consulting firm; as the Executive Director for several organizations including the Kansas Wildscape Foundation and the K-96 Corridor Development Association; Chairman and CEO of Mid America International Trade Services and Network Trade Associates from 1995-1998, a company that promoted QVC products in all 50 states; and he was Chairman and CEO of First American Capital from 2003-2007.Since returning to the Priddle Farmstead in 1999, Harland was very active in local community activities serving as President of the Haven Chamber of Commerce in 2003 and Executive Vice President from 2004-2009. He has served as advisory Board member of the First National Bank, Haven branch, Director of the Kansas International Trade Coordinating Council and Board member of the Kansas World Trade Center. Harland was awarded the Kansas World Trade Center’s “Peace Through World Trade Award” in June 2005. In June 2015, Harland was awarded the Kansas Silver Stirrup from the Kansas Department of Commerce Team Kansas, an award given to an individual who has made significant economic development accomplishments for the State of Kansas in creating jobs and wealth in the State. Harlandwas honored to have had a street named “Priddle Industrial Drive” in his hometown of Haven. In September 2023 the Kansas Commerce Department honored Harland by renaming their main conference room the “Harland Priddle Commerce Conference Room” in honor of his dedication to the people of Kansas and the Department of Commerce.While Harland dedicated his life to public service by serving his country in the United States Air Force for 22 years, and several state and local positions of leadership, he considered his wife Winifred and his family as his true treasures of life. He loved having visits by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a dedicated supporter of his original family church, Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, a church his grandfather Vincent Priddle, served as Trustee for in 1891. He loved his high school and served as President of the Haven High School Alumni Association, an organization he started, with the help of others in 2005. Harland was an avid sports fan and watched his Kansas State University, Kansas University, Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals at every opportunity. Harland completed his book entitled “On The Sidelines of History” in 2020 at the age of 90 in order to pass on life lessons he learned on his journey from the farm house to the White House and back.Harland is survived by his wife of over 75 years, Winifred, and his three children Valorie Ann Dick and her husband William, Harland Gregory Priddle and his wife Ann and Kevin Eugene Priddle and his wife Michelle. 10 grandchildren: Angela Dick Akamine and her husband Andres, Aubrey Dick White and her husband Jacob, Jonathan Dick and his wife Lara, Crystal Dick Langdon and her husband Bryan, Shalerie Priddle Headley and her husband Jon, Shalise Priddle Quinlan and her husband Patrick, Shalaine Priddle Alexander and her husband Keaton, Katherine McKenzie Priddle, Tyler Moore (step grandson) and James Bean (step grandson). He had 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Sylvia Priddle, and his sisters Ellen Priddle Sullivan and Eva Priddle Oldenettel and grandson John Harland Priddle.Services will be held at the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church near Haven, Kansas on Thursday, December 21st, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with viewing starting at 9:00 a.m. The services will be livestreamed at <a href="http://www.livestream.mcpherson.tech">www.livestream.mcpherson.tech</a>. Graveside services will be at Valley Township Cemetery nearby. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, in care of Ott Funeral Home, PO Box, 217, Haven, KS 67543.

Harland Eugene Priddle |1930-2023|

Candace “Candy” J. “Raigosa” Parker, 61, of Hutchinson, died December 14, 2023, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born July 4, 1962, in Hutchinson, the daughter of John and Josephine L. (Trujillo) Raigosa Jr.

Candy graduated from Hutchinson High School and Cranford College. She worked at the Reno County Courthouse, as a Trial Court Clerk II. She loved spending quality time with her family, in addition to her love for her pit bulls, Princess and Zayla. She also had a passion for motorcycle rides with her beloved husband.

On September 4, 2015, she married Homer Parker in Hutchinson. He survives. Other survivors include: niece, Kandi Schreiber and husband Aaron; great-niece, Madisen Talley and boyfriend Ty Dilbeck; nephew, Angel Raigosa; step-children, Desiree Parker and Garrett Parker; great-nephews, Matthew Talley, Antonio Raigosa, Dominic Raigosa; great-niece, Liliana Raigosa; step-grandchildren, Jacobi, Kasen, Crew, Cameron, Aaliyah, Xhalijah; and several other family members and friends, all of whom will miss her very much. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jonnie Raigosa and parents, John and Josephine Raigosa.

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 </figure>Candace “Candy” J. “Raigosa” Parker, 61, of Hutchinson, died December 14, 2023, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born July 4, 1962, in Hutchinson, the daughter of John and Josephine L. (Trujillo) Raigosa Jr.Candy graduated from Hutchinson High School and Cranford College. She worked at the Reno County Courthouse, as a Trial Court Clerk II. She loved spending quality time with her family, in addition to her love for her pit bulls, Princess and Zayla. She also had a passion for motorcycle rides with her beloved husband.On September 4, 2015, she married Homer Parker in Hutchinson. He survives. Other survivors include: niece, Kandi Schreiber and husband Aaron; great-niece, Madisen Talley and boyfriend Ty Dilbeck; nephew, Angel Raigosa; step-children, Desiree Parker and Garrett Parker; great-nephews, Matthew Talley, Antonio Raigosa, Dominic Raigosa; great-niece, Liliana Raigosa; step-grandchildren, Jacobi, Kasen, Crew, Cameron, Aaliyah, Xhalijah; and several other family members and friends, all of whom will miss her very much. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jonnie Raigosa and parents, John and Josephine Raigosa.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am Thursday, December 21, 2023, at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, 211 E 5th, Hutchinson with Father Matt Glazier officiating. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Family will be present to receive friends from 5pm to 9pm on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Old Mission-Heritage Funeral Home.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, in care of Old Mission-Heritage Funeral Home, 528 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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