John Matous, 91, of Wichita, KS, died November 24, 2023, after suffering from a fall. &nbsp;He was born in Lincoln, NE, on January 7, 1932, and was the third child of Stanley and Rose Matous.&nbsp;

John graduated from Wichita North High School in 1951 and married his high school sweetheart, Elda Marie Thomison, in 1951. &nbsp;In 1954, John and Elda made a decision that changed their lives. &nbsp;He decided to go to college and attended Pittsburg State Teachers College where he also played quarterback and led the Gorillas to two conference titles and one national championship. &nbsp;John graduated from PSU in 1958 and pursued a career in education and of course coaching. &nbsp;He taught and coached in several places, including: &nbsp;Adrian, MO, Udall, KS, Larned, KS, and finally at Hutchinson Community Junior College, where he eventually retired in 1992. &nbsp;John was very proud to be the head coach of the Hutchinson Blue Dragon football team for 15 years. &nbsp;He said that he was privileged to have coached some great players and even more great men! &nbsp;John’s overall record was 96-50-6, and in 1969, his team went 11-0 and won the Sterling Bowl. &nbsp;He was inducted into the Hutchinson Community College Quarterback Club Hall of Fame in 2000, and into the Wichita Sports Hall of Fame in 2012.

After retiring from coaching, John and Elda decided to stay in Hutchinson to raise their family. &nbsp;He was a physical education teacher at HCC and continued to add new curriculum to that program. &nbsp;Courses such as: weight lifting, karate, racquetball, camp counseling, and even a winter survival class. &nbsp;John was constantly looking for ways to create opportunities for young adults to be better, smarter, and stronger. &nbsp;

He loved football and he loved his friends, but most of all, he loved his family! &nbsp;John lived a wonderful and full life, and will be missed by all those whose lives he touched!

John was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Elda Marie Matous, who died in 2015.&nbsp;

He is survived by: &nbsp;his children, Linda (Sach) Mathur, Ken (Ruth) Matous, and Judy (David) Hogan; grandchildren, Brett (Alex) Hogan, Lindsay Hogan, Kendall (Chip) Schellhorn, and Kris (Bethany) Mathur; great-grandchildren, Caroline Schellhorn, Ellie Schellhorn, and Bridgett Mathur; and brother, Jim (Naomi) Matous.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 15, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary. &nbsp;Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, at Elliott Mortuary. &nbsp;The memorial service can be viewed online beginning at 10:45 a.m. on the day of the service by going to John’s obituary on the Elliott Mortuary website and clicking on the link located at the end of the obituary.

<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcwMTIwNjY1NDI4MzE2MCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click here to view the memorial service.</a>

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to HCC Endowment Association to benefit the Football Scholarship Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

<figure>
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 </figure>John Matous, 91, of Wichita, KS, died November 24, 2023, after suffering from a fall. &nbsp;He was born in Lincoln, NE, on January 7, 1932, and was the third child of Stanley and Rose Matous.&nbsp;John graduated from Wichita North High School in 1951 and married his high school sweetheart, Elda Marie Thomison, in 1951. &nbsp;In 1954, John and Elda made a decision that changed their lives. &nbsp;He decided to go to college and attended Pittsburg State Teachers College where he also played quarterback and led the Gorillas to two conference titles and one national championship. &nbsp;John graduated from PSU in 1958 and pursued a career in education and of course coaching. &nbsp;He taught and coached in several places, including: &nbsp;Adrian, MO, Udall, KS, Larned, KS, and finally at Hutchinson Community Junior College, where he eventually retired in 1992. &nbsp;John was very proud to be the head coach of the Hutchinson Blue Dragon football team for 15 years. &nbsp;He said that he was privileged to have coached some great players and even more great men! &nbsp;John’s overall record was 96-50-6, and in 1969, his team went 11-0 and won the Sterling Bowl. &nbsp;He was inducted into the Hutchinson Community College Quarterback Club Hall of Fame in 2000, and into the Wichita Sports Hall of Fame in 2012.After retiring from coaching, John and Elda decided to stay in Hutchinson to raise their family. &nbsp;He was a physical education teacher at HCC and continued to add new curriculum to that program. &nbsp;Courses such as: weight lifting, karate, racquetball, camp counseling, and even a winter survival class. &nbsp;John was constantly looking for ways to create opportunities for young adults to be better, smarter, and stronger. &nbsp;He loved football and he loved his friends, but most of all, he loved his family! &nbsp;John lived a wonderful and full life, and will be missed by all those whose lives he touched!John was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Elda Marie Matous, who died in 2015.&nbsp;He is survived by: &nbsp;his children, Linda (Sach) Mathur, Ken (Ruth) Matous, and Judy (David) Hogan; grandchildren, Brett (Alex) Hogan, Lindsay Hogan, Kendall (Chip) Schellhorn, and Kris (Bethany) Mathur; great-grandchildren, Caroline Schellhorn, Ellie Schellhorn, and Bridgett Mathur; and brother, Jim (Naomi) Matous.Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 15, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary. &nbsp;Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, at Elliott Mortuary. &nbsp;The memorial service can be viewed online beginning at 10:45 a.m. on the day of the service by going to John’s obituary on the Elliott Mortuary website and clicking on the link located at the end of the obituary.<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcwMTIwNjY1NDI4MzE2MCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click here to view the memorial service.</a>In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to HCC Endowment Association to benefit the Football Scholarship Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

John Matous |1932-2023|

Roxann Louise Rutherford, 74, of Hutchinson, died November 26, 2023, at Hospice House. She was born January 15, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Earl A. and Helen M. (Youngberg) Fenwick.

Roxann graduated from Buhler High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. In addition to being a homemaker, she had worked as a receptionist at Lowen Sign Company, then in shipping at Gregory Sign Company, and then as a clerk at Hobby Lobby for 10 years. Roxann enjoyed reading, sewing, knitting, needlepoint, and crafts. She was a member of New Covenant Presbyterian Church.

On August 18, 1969, Roxann married Raymond E. Rutherford, in Hutchinson. He survives.

Also surviving are: her sons, Karl Rutherford (Marilee) of Chicago, IL, Kevin Rutherford of Chicago, IL, Kurtis Rutherford (Mary Johnston-Rutherford) of New York City, NY; grandchildren, Finley Rutherford, Aurora Rutherford; brother, Ronald Fenwick (Marsha) of Buhler, and several extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Fairlawn Burial Park, 2401 Carey Blvd., Hutchinson, with Pastor Craig Waetke officiating.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the family present to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 1, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to New Covenant Presbyterian Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

<figure>
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 </figure>Roxann Louise Rutherford, 74, of Hutchinson, died November 26, 2023, at Hospice House. She was born January 15, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Earl A. and Helen M. (Youngberg) Fenwick.Roxann graduated from Buhler High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. In addition to being a homemaker, she had worked as a receptionist at Lowen Sign Company, then in shipping at Gregory Sign Company, and then as a clerk at Hobby Lobby for 10 years. Roxann enjoyed reading, sewing, knitting, needlepoint, and crafts. She was a member of New Covenant Presbyterian Church.On August 18, 1969, Roxann married Raymond E. Rutherford, in Hutchinson. He survives.Also surviving are: her sons, Karl Rutherford (Marilee) of Chicago, IL, Kevin Rutherford of Chicago, IL, Kurtis Rutherford (Mary Johnston-Rutherford) of New York City, NY; grandchildren, Finley Rutherford, Aurora Rutherford; brother, Ronald Fenwick (Marsha) of Buhler, and several extended family members.She was preceded in death by her parents.Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Fairlawn Burial Park, 2401 Carey Blvd., Hutchinson, with Pastor Craig Waetke officiating.Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the family present to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 1, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials may be made to New Covenant Presbyterian Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Roxann Louise Rutherford |1949-2023|

Edward K. ‘Tex’ Garoutte, 82, of Hutchinson, died November 26, 2023, at his home. He was born April 5, 1941, in Bell, California, to Noah E. and Hazel G. (Buckner) Garoutte.

Eddie was a dispatcher and a truck driver. He loved long road trips, whether for work or pleasure, driving was his passion. In his spare time, he also enjoyed fishing.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

On April 27, 1960, he married Evelyn E. Parker, in Harrison, AR. They shared over 63 years of marriage before his passing.

Eddie is survived by his: wife, Evelyn Garoutte, of Hutchinson; children, Mandie Garoutte, Mark Garoutte, and Allan (Mary) Garoutte, all of Hutchinson; sisters, Shirley Kahmeyer, of Pretty Prairie, KS, and Kathy Maples, of Highlandville, MO; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The livestream will be available at elliottmortuary.com.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 1, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, with Chaplain Ryan Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, in Hutchinson. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m., at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested to the Edward K. Garoutte Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 <figcaption>Edward K. ‘Tex’ Garoutte</figcaption>
 </figure>Edward K. ‘Tex’ Garoutte, 82, of Hutchinson, died November 26, 2023, at his home. He was born April 5, 1941, in Bell, California, to Noah E. and Hazel G. (Buckner) Garoutte.Eddie was a dispatcher and a truck driver. He loved long road trips, whether for work or pleasure, driving was his passion. In his spare time, he also enjoyed fishing.He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.On April 27, 1960, he married Evelyn E. Parker, in Harrison, AR. They shared over 63 years of marriage before his passing.Eddie is survived by his: wife, Evelyn Garoutte, of Hutchinson; children, Mandie Garoutte, Mark Garoutte, and Allan (Mary) Garoutte, all of Hutchinson; sisters, Shirley Kahmeyer, of Pretty Prairie, KS, and Kathy Maples, of Highlandville, MO; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents.The livestream will be available at elliottmortuary.com.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 1, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, with Chaplain Ryan Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, in Hutchinson. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m., at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested to the Edward K. Garoutte Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Edward K. ‘Tex’ Garoutte |1941-2023|

Arlene June (Lansdown) Guthrie, 97, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

Arlene was born on April 7, 1926, to Erman and Mary Lansdown. Arlene married Dale L. Guthrie on March 31, 1950. Together they raised two sons, Neil and Alan. Arlene retired as church secretary from Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church.

Preceded in death by her parents, brother Sylvester and great granddaughter, Collins. Arline is survived by her husband of 73 years, Dale Guthrie; sons, Neil (DeAnn), Alan (Denice); grandchildren, Ashley Huynh (Tien), Garret (Kendall), Colby (Missy), Dylan (Morgan), and Emily; and great grandchildren, Harlow, Gracyn, Lawson, Memphis, and Hensley. &nbsp;

Service will be held 11:00 a.m.&nbsp; Saturday, December 9, at the First United Methodist Church, 560 N. Park, Valley Center. Private Family&nbsp;Graveside will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sedgwick, Kansas.

A Memorial in Arlene's memory has been established with First United Methodist Church 560 N. Park, Valley Center, Kansas 67147.

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>Arlene June (Lansdown) Guthrie, 97, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023.Arlene was born on April 7, 1926, to Erman and Mary Lansdown. Arlene married Dale L. Guthrie on March 31, 1950. Together they raised two sons, Neil and Alan. Arlene retired as church secretary from Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church.Preceded in death by her parents, brother Sylvester and great granddaughter, Collins. Arline is survived by her husband of 73 years, Dale Guthrie; sons, Neil (DeAnn), Alan (Denice); grandchildren, Ashley Huynh (Tien), Garret (Kendall), Colby (Missy), Dylan (Morgan), and Emily; and great grandchildren, Harlow, Gracyn, Lawson, Memphis, and Hensley. &nbsp;Service will be held 11:00 a.m.&nbsp; Saturday, December 9, at the First United Methodist Church, 560 N. Park, Valley Center. Private Family&nbsp;Graveside will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sedgwick, Kansas.A Memorial in Arlene's memory has been established with First United Methodist Church 560 N. Park, Valley Center, Kansas 67147.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>.

Arlene June (Lansdown) Guthrie |1926-2023|

Daton E. Wedel, 98, of Goessel, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Bethesda Home. He was born December 9, 1924 in rural Galva, Kansas, the son of Fred C. and Ida Edith (Koehn) Wedel.

He was a lifelong small grain and hay farmer and had a cattle and hog feeding operation. He also worked for over 25 years at Hesston Corporation (AGCO) as a machinist to supplement his farm income.

Daton was united in marriage to Verda Ethel Boese on October 29, 1946. She preceded him in death on April 20, 2008.

He was a member of the Goessel Church, where he was active as Deacon, Trustee and Sunday School. He also used to be involved with Emmanuel Mennonite Church, rural Moundridge.

Daton is survived by his children, Fred (Brenda) Wedel of Burlington, CO, Jennalee (Dennis) Boggs of Hutchinson, KS, Jan (Jerry) Voth of Hesston, KS, and Leslie (Terri) Wedel of Goessel, KS; twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and three sisters, Ella, Marie, and Bertha.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Goessel Mennonite Church Cemetery. A celebration of Daton’s life will follow at 11 a.m., Saturday at Goessel Church. Family will greet friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, December 1 at Bethesda Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethesda Home, Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), or Goessel Church in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 96, Goessel, KS 67053.

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 </figure>Daton E. Wedel, 98, of Goessel, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Bethesda Home. He was born December 9, 1924 in rural Galva, Kansas, the son of Fred C. and Ida Edith (Koehn) Wedel.He was a lifelong small grain and hay farmer and had a cattle and hog feeding operation. He also worked for over 25 years at Hesston Corporation (AGCO) as a machinist to supplement his farm income.Daton was united in marriage to Verda Ethel Boese on October 29, 1946. She preceded him in death on April 20, 2008.He was a member of the Goessel Church, where he was active as Deacon, Trustee and Sunday School. He also used to be involved with Emmanuel Mennonite Church, rural Moundridge.Daton is survived by his children, Fred (Brenda) Wedel of Burlington, CO, Jennalee (Dennis) Boggs of Hutchinson, KS, Jan (Jerry) Voth of Hesston, KS, and Leslie (Terri) Wedel of Goessel, KS; twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and three sisters, Ella, Marie, and Bertha.Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Goessel Mennonite Church Cemetery. A celebration of Daton’s life will follow at 11 a.m., Saturday at Goessel Church. Family will greet friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, December 1 at Bethesda Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethesda Home, Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), or Goessel Church in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 96, Goessel, KS 67053.

Daton E. Wedel |1924-2023|

Patricia "Pat" Ann Wheeler, 76, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Wichita, Kansas.

Pat was born in Cherokee, Oklahoma on January 21, 1947, the daughter of Leon LaVerne and June (Martin) Forbes.

Pat attended many schools and graduated from Westerville High School Westerville, Ohio in 1965. She then attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva, Oklahoma where she received her Bachelors degree. After graduating from Northwestern Pat attended Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas where she graduated with her Masters Degree.

She was a member of First Christian Church (DOC) in McPherson. She held many roles within the church throughout the years.

Patricia Ann Forbes was united in marriage to Stephen A. Wheeler on June 21, 1968 in Cherokee, Oklahoma. This union was blessed with the birth of two children, Amy and Dustin.

Through the years Pat worked as a Health Science and Physical Education teacher for Cherryvale School District and for the McPherson School District USD 418 until she retired. Pat enjoyed teaching, Bell Choir and church choir, concerts, golfing, scrapbooking, putt-putt golf, softball, water-skiing, and her favorite holiday was Christmas and loved doing things for others.

She is survived by her husband, Steve of McPherson; daughter, Amy (Travis) Rausch of McPherson; son, Dustin (Amy Fryberger) Wheeler of Ellinwood, Kansas; grandchildren, Colton Rausch and Aly Jo Rausch; brother, Ron (Sherry) Forbes of Thousand Oaks, California.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the First Christian Church, McPherson, Kansas

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the First Christian Church,McPherson, Kansas with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating.

Burial will be at Cherokee Municipal Cemetery, Cherokee, Oklahoma.

Memorials may be made to Pat Wheeler Memorial Fund and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Kansas 67460.

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 </figure>Patricia "Pat" Ann Wheeler, 76, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Wichita, Kansas.Pat was born in Cherokee, Oklahoma on January 21, 1947, the daughter of Leon LaVerne and June (Martin) Forbes.Pat attended many schools and graduated from Westerville High School Westerville, Ohio in 1965. She then attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva, Oklahoma where she received her Bachelors degree. After graduating from Northwestern Pat attended Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas where she graduated with her Masters Degree.She was a member of First Christian Church (DOC) in McPherson. She held many roles within the church throughout the years.Patricia Ann Forbes was united in marriage to Stephen A. Wheeler on June 21, 1968 in Cherokee, Oklahoma. This union was blessed with the birth of two children, Amy and Dustin.Through the years Pat worked as a Health Science and Physical Education teacher for Cherryvale School District and for the McPherson School District USD 418 until she retired. Pat enjoyed teaching, Bell Choir and church choir, concerts, golfing, scrapbooking, putt-putt golf, softball, water-skiing, and her favorite holiday was Christmas and loved doing things for others.She is survived by her husband, Steve of McPherson; daughter, Amy (Travis) Rausch of McPherson; son, Dustin (Amy Fryberger) Wheeler of Ellinwood, Kansas; grandchildren, Colton Rausch and Aly Jo Rausch; brother, Ron (Sherry) Forbes of Thousand Oaks, California.Pat was preceded in death by her parents.Visitation will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the First Christian Church, McPherson, KansasMemorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the First Christian Church,McPherson, Kansas with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating.Burial will be at Cherokee Municipal Cemetery, Cherokee, Oklahoma.Memorials may be made to Pat Wheeler Memorial Fund and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Kansas 67460.

Patricia "Pat" Ann Wheeler |1947-2023|

Joyce D. DuFriend, 87, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 in Wichita, KS.&nbsp; She was born on February 4th, 1936 in Walton, KS –&nbsp; to Leto and Lester McClure of Walton, KS.&nbsp; She attended Walton schools throughout her childhood.&nbsp; Her parents, and Clayton McClure,&nbsp; Morris McClure, Marvin McClure, Virgil McClure, Viola Gilmore, Theda Merrit and Thelma Minard, brothers and sisters, proceeded her in death, as well as many cousins and loving family and friends.

Joyce’s first job was with Central Insurance. Her second job was to be a Professional Marine Corps wife to James Max DuFriend, Jr. She loved supporting 4-H.&nbsp; Joyce sang in multiple choirs and was highly involved in the music at Walton Methodist Church – presenting&nbsp; Children’s time in the church as well.&nbsp;

Joyce retired from Axtell Clinic, Newton, KS.

In her later years, she resided in care at Kidron Bethel Village, North Newton, KS. &nbsp;She continued to extend herself to family, friends and caregivers with a strong fight for life and hope. Her love of music was enduring.

Joyce &nbsp;is survived by her two sisters Betty Smith and Janice Capps. She is also survived by her three children, James Max DuFriend III of Newton, Lucinda Dodd (Rick) of Newton and Elizabeth (Steve) Schrag of Dallas. She has six grandchildren and four great-grand children.

Visitation:&nbsp; The family will receive friends on Friday, December 1st&nbsp;from 6:00-8:00 PM &nbsp;at Petersen Family Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Walton Methodist Church, Walton, KS on Saturday, December 2nd at 11:00AM - with a graveside service and burial following at the Walton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Petersen Funeral Home, in which the funds will be forwarded and used for the angel tree for the Newton Salvation Army for families for Christmas.

<figure>
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 </figure>Joyce D. DuFriend, 87, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 in Wichita, KS.&nbsp; She was born on February 4th, 1936 in Walton, KS –&nbsp; to Leto and Lester McClure of Walton, KS.&nbsp; She attended Walton schools throughout her childhood.&nbsp; Her parents, and Clayton McClure,&nbsp; Morris McClure, Marvin McClure, Virgil McClure, Viola Gilmore, Theda Merrit and Thelma Minard, brothers and sisters, proceeded her in death, as well as many cousins and loving family and friends.Joyce’s first job was with Central Insurance. Her second job was to be a Professional Marine Corps wife to James Max DuFriend, Jr. She loved supporting 4-H.&nbsp; Joyce sang in multiple choirs and was highly involved in the music at Walton Methodist Church – presenting&nbsp; Children’s time in the church as well.&nbsp;Joyce retired from Axtell Clinic, Newton, KS.In her later years, she resided in care at Kidron Bethel Village, North Newton, KS. &nbsp;She continued to extend herself to family, friends and caregivers with a strong fight for life and hope. Her love of music was enduring.Joyce &nbsp;is survived by her two sisters Betty Smith and Janice Capps. She is also survived by her three children, James Max DuFriend III of Newton, Lucinda Dodd (Rick) of Newton and Elizabeth (Steve) Schrag of Dallas. She has six grandchildren and four great-grand children.Visitation:&nbsp; The family will receive friends on Friday, December 1st&nbsp;from 6:00-8:00 PM &nbsp;at Petersen Family Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Walton Methodist Church, Walton, KS on Saturday, December 2nd at 11:00AM - with a graveside service and burial following at the Walton Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Petersen Funeral Home, in which the funds will be forwarded and used for the angel tree for the Newton Salvation Army for families for Christmas.

Joyce D. DuFriend |1936-2023|

Juanita Jo Birkle departed this life on November 23, 2023, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Wichita, KS after a year’s battle with dementia and more recently cancer.

Juanita was born on April 8, 1936, in Peabody, Kansas to Lloyd and Mildred (Ubben) Suffield.&nbsp; She was the second of seven children.&nbsp; She married James Beeson at a young age, and they had two children, a daughter, Juanita, who was stillborn and a son, John in 1953.&nbsp; Juanita had another daughter, Janice, who was born in 1955.&nbsp; She, John and Janice moved to Stockton, California in 1956.&nbsp; It was here that she married “a very handsome Navy man”, Mitchell Brittain.&nbsp; Together they had two daughters, Vivia and Cathy.&nbsp; They resided in Camarillo, California until 1965 when they moved back to her home state and raised their family near Bentley, Kansas.&nbsp; In 1985, Juanita married Vernon Birkle in Marion, Kansas.&nbsp; They resided in Newton, Kansas while Vern worked for Santa Fe Railroad.&nbsp; After Vern’s retirement they moved to Marion Reservoir where she lived until after his death in 2001.&nbsp; Juanita moved back to Newton and resided there until 2022.&nbsp;

Juanita loved her garden and planted one every year.&nbsp; She also loved her iris, roses and daisies.&nbsp; When living in Bentley, she had a large strawberry patch and sold these to many around the area.&nbsp; Juanita also loved to sew and craft all kinds of items.&nbsp; She saved anything that could be recycled into one of her crafts.

Juanita was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Vern; two sisters, Wilma Hypsha and Sharolyn Hett; and two brothers, David and Gerald Suffield. &nbsp;She is survived by her brother, Butch Suffield; a sister, Linda Olsen and husband Harold; sisters-in-law, Bonnie and Tammy Suffield and many nieces and nephews. Juanita also leaves her children: John and Norma Beeson, Janice and Scott Griffith, Vivia and Bob Smith and Cathy Brittain.&nbsp; 18 Grandchildren: Matthew, Laura, Janie and Johnnie Beeson, Valerie and Joey Dean, Susie and Richie Hoffman, Joe and Shavon Morgan, Katie and Dylan Brown, Heath Beeman, Crysti and Jason Smith-Hague, James Lackey, Taryn and Ric Freund.&nbsp; 17 Great Grandchildren: Dakota and Lizzie Hoffman, Emma and Austin Slaughter; Piper, Jovi and J.D. Morgan, Gordy, Weston and Nathan Brown, Kenzie and Jacob Schonhoff; Gaven Beeman, Cody Moore, Cole Harris and Carter Hague, Andreas Lackey, Tristan, Cooper, Mikey and Caleah Freund.&nbsp; GG Grandchildren: Cooper and Rhett Hoffman and Maverick Slaughter.&nbsp;

Viewing will be December 5th, 2023, at Petersen Funeral Home, 215 N. Main in Newton, Kansas, from 5-9. The family will be in attendance from 6-8 p.m.&nbsp; Funeral services are at 2:00 P.M. on Dec 6th&nbsp;at Petersen’s with internment at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton.

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 </figure>Juanita Jo Birkle departed this life on November 23, 2023, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Wichita, KS after a year’s battle with dementia and more recently cancer.Juanita was born on April 8, 1936, in Peabody, Kansas to Lloyd and Mildred (Ubben) Suffield.&nbsp; She was the second of seven children.&nbsp; She married James Beeson at a young age, and they had two children, a daughter, Juanita, who was stillborn and a son, John in 1953.&nbsp; Juanita had another daughter, Janice, who was born in 1955.&nbsp; She, John and Janice moved to Stockton, California in 1956.&nbsp; It was here that she married “a very handsome Navy man”, Mitchell Brittain.&nbsp; Together they had two daughters, Vivia and Cathy.&nbsp; They resided in Camarillo, California until 1965 when they moved back to her home state and raised their family near Bentley, Kansas.&nbsp; In 1985, Juanita married Vernon Birkle in Marion, Kansas.&nbsp; They resided in Newton, Kansas while Vern worked for Santa Fe Railroad.&nbsp; After Vern’s retirement they moved to Marion Reservoir where she lived until after his death in 2001.&nbsp; Juanita moved back to Newton and resided there until 2022.&nbsp;Juanita loved her garden and planted one every year.&nbsp; She also loved her iris, roses and daisies.&nbsp; When living in Bentley, she had a large strawberry patch and sold these to many around the area.&nbsp; Juanita also loved to sew and craft all kinds of items.&nbsp; She saved anything that could be recycled into one of her crafts.Juanita was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Vern; two sisters, Wilma Hypsha and Sharolyn Hett; and two brothers, David and Gerald Suffield. &nbsp;She is survived by her brother, Butch Suffield; a sister, Linda Olsen and husband Harold; sisters-in-law, Bonnie and Tammy Suffield and many nieces and nephews. Juanita also leaves her children: John and Norma Beeson, Janice and Scott Griffith, Vivia and Bob Smith and Cathy Brittain.&nbsp; 18 Grandchildren: Matthew, Laura, Janie and Johnnie Beeson, Valerie and Joey Dean, Susie and Richie Hoffman, Joe and Shavon Morgan, Katie and Dylan Brown, Heath Beeman, Crysti and Jason Smith-Hague, James Lackey, Taryn and Ric Freund.&nbsp; 17 Great Grandchildren: Dakota and Lizzie Hoffman, Emma and Austin Slaughter; Piper, Jovi and J.D. Morgan, Gordy, Weston and Nathan Brown, Kenzie and Jacob Schonhoff; Gaven Beeman, Cody Moore, Cole Harris and Carter Hague, Andreas Lackey, Tristan, Cooper, Mikey and Caleah Freund.&nbsp; GG Grandchildren: Cooper and Rhett Hoffman and Maverick Slaughter.&nbsp;Viewing will be December 5th, 2023, at Petersen Funeral Home, 215 N. Main in Newton, Kansas, from 5-9. The family will be in attendance from 6-8 p.m.&nbsp; Funeral services are at 2:00 P.M. on Dec 6th&nbsp;at Petersen’s with internment at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton.

Juanita Jo Birkle |1936-2023|

Delbert "Bob" Reser passed away on Tuesday, November 21st, in his apartment at Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Kansas, following a health decline after having a stroke in January. He was 92 years old.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Delbert was born into extremely humble circumstances. Jobs were scarce in the Ozarks in those days, and his parents made do with whatever they could get, building their own small house using lumber from trees they had felled on their property, raising as much of their own food as they could, relying heavily on home remedies when medical care was necessary, and teaching their children how to read before they even reached school age. As a result, when Delbert went to the local one-room schoolhouse, he was ahead of his peers and moved through the earliest grades rapidly. He entered high school when he was 12, and graduated when he was 16.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Delbert set his sights on a career with the railroad and moved to Kansas when an opportunity arose to work for the Santa Fe, ultimately becoming a dispatcher. He worked there for 40 years, interrupted only by four years of service in the navy (1951-1955), where he was trained as a machine accountant. This involved working with punch cards and a very early precursor to today's computers. When his term of service was nearing its end, he was asked to sign on permanently and was promised an opportunity to go to computer training school with IBM in Rochester, NY. After carefully weighing his options, knowing that his prospects for advancement in the navy were limited by a glut of officers above him in the hierarchy, he and Mae decided to return to Kansas, the railroad, and civilian life.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Delbert and Veda Mae Reschke had met when he first began working for the Santa Fe. During slow times when he was a depot agent in Mitchell, he would travel over to the little prairie town of Little River and go to the drug store to buy a dime's worth of peanuts as a snack. There was a cute redhead working behind the counter, and he began to flirt with her. "Come on, Red," he'd cajole. "That ain't enough! Put a few more in there." They dated for some time, when someone advised him that "That redhead you're goin' with.... You better marry her. If you don't, somebody else is goin' to." He recalled that this got him to thinking seriously about his future.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Delbert and Mae were married in Harrison, Arkansas, in April 1951, and remained married until Mae's death in 2013. They had one daughter, Brenda, twin daughters who were born fatally conjoined and died very shortly after birth, and a son, Gary. They worked hard to provide well for their family. Over the years, Delbert played bluegrass gospel songs (the only kind he knew then) on his new guitar in a neighborhood bar (though he was underage), sold Bibles and silverware door-to-door to supplement his navy pay, and in civilian life ran a TV repair shop and prepared income taxes during the spring. Mae supplemented their income by doing child care in their home when they bought their first new house. For 20 years they both took over running what was then the Santa Fe Employees Federal Credit Union, turning it from a mom-and-pop, kitchen table, home-based enterprise into a financial institution with an expanded charter, its own office building, and a million dollars in assets.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shortly before Delbert's death, he was reminiscing about his marriage and said that he would "take her [Mae] on again" if he had it to do over. She was his first love, but not his only one. The other was bluegrass music.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Delbert was a talented musician--a perfectionist who played for the pleasure of it but also focused intently on improving his skills. HIs first teacher was a distant relative, Viney, who taught him the rudiments of how to play the guitar when he was a boy. As Viney later observed, she had "learned a lot of boys" how to play the guitar, but Delbert was "the only one who took to it." Over the years, he also took up playing the banjo, the fiddle, the mandolin, and the dobro. The only stringed instrument that thoroughly defeated him was the steel guitar, which he tried to learn when he was about 90 years old.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For several years he and Mae hosted regular Saturday evening pickin's in the basement of their house on Walnut Street in Newton--all comers welcome! Delbert became a member of the Kansas Bluegrass Association a few years later and offered to help the tiny organization in any way he could, which is how he became instrumental in growing the KBA and promoting interest in bluegrass music in the state. In the 1970s and 1980s he was part of a band known as the Bashful Bluegrass Boys, and in 2014 he was inducted into the KBA Hall of Fame. As one person said, "If you're into bluegrass in Kansas, you know who Delbert is!"&nbsp;&nbsp;

Delbert is survived by his son and daughter, six grandchildren (Graham Denzler, Todd Denzler, Arika Saferite, Stephanie Pham, Jason Reser, and Brian Reser), and twelve great-grandchildren, as well as his brothers Charles, Donald, and Lonnie and their families. He was preceded in death by his newborn twin daughters; his mother, Maude Reser; his father, Joe Reser; and his wife, Veda Mae.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Funeral services for Delbert will be held at Peterson's Funeral Home in Newton, KS, on Wednesday, November 29th, at 10:00 AM, with visitation taking place at 9:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Traditions Hospice or to St. Jude Children's Hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Delbert "Bob" Reser passed away on Tuesday, November 21st, in his apartment at Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Kansas, following a health decline after having a stroke in January. He was 92 years old.&nbsp;&nbsp;Delbert was born into extremely humble circumstances. Jobs were scarce in the Ozarks in those days, and his parents made do with whatever they could get, building their own small house using lumber from trees they had felled on their property, raising as much of their own food as they could, relying heavily on home remedies when medical care was necessary, and teaching their children how to read before they even reached school age. As a result, when Delbert went to the local one-room schoolhouse, he was ahead of his peers and moved through the earliest grades rapidly. He entered high school when he was 12, and graduated when he was 16.&nbsp;&nbsp;Delbert set his sights on a career with the railroad and moved to Kansas when an opportunity arose to work for the Santa Fe, ultimately becoming a dispatcher. He worked there for 40 years, interrupted only by four years of service in the navy (1951-1955), where he was trained as a machine accountant. This involved working with punch cards and a very early precursor to today's computers. When his term of service was nearing its end, he was asked to sign on permanently and was promised an opportunity to go to computer training school with IBM in Rochester, NY. After carefully weighing his options, knowing that his prospects for advancement in the navy were limited by a glut of officers above him in the hierarchy, he and Mae decided to return to Kansas, the railroad, and civilian life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Delbert and Veda Mae Reschke had met when he first began working for the Santa Fe. During slow times when he was a depot agent in Mitchell, he would travel over to the little prairie town of Little River and go to the drug store to buy a dime's worth of peanuts as a snack. There was a cute redhead working behind the counter, and he began to flirt with her. "Come on, Red," he'd cajole. "That ain't enough! Put a few more in there." They dated for some time, when someone advised him that "That redhead you're goin' with.... You better marry her. If you don't, somebody else is goin' to." He recalled that this got him to thinking seriously about his future.&nbsp;&nbsp;Delbert and Mae were married in Harrison, Arkansas, in April 1951, and remained married until Mae's death in 2013. They had one daughter, Brenda, twin daughters who were born fatally conjoined and died very shortly after birth, and a son, Gary. They worked hard to provide well for their family. Over the years, Delbert played bluegrass gospel songs (the only kind he knew then) on his new guitar in a neighborhood bar (though he was underage), sold Bibles and silverware door-to-door to supplement his navy pay, and in civilian life ran a TV repair shop and prepared income taxes during the spring. Mae supplemented their income by doing child care in their home when they bought their first new house. For 20 years they both took over running what was then the Santa Fe Employees Federal Credit Union, turning it from a mom-and-pop, kitchen table, home-based enterprise into a financial institution with an expanded charter, its own office building, and a million dollars in assets.&nbsp;&nbsp;Shortly before Delbert's death, he was reminiscing about his marriage and said that he would "take her [Mae] on again" if he had it to do over. She was his first love, but not his only one. The other was bluegrass music.&nbsp;&nbsp;Delbert was a talented musician--a perfectionist who played for the pleasure of it but also focused intently on improving his skills. HIs first teacher was a distant relative, Viney, who taught him the rudiments of how to play the guitar when he was a boy. As Viney later observed, she had "learned a lot of boys" how to play the guitar, but Delbert was "the only one who took to it." Over the years, he also took up playing the banjo, the fiddle, the mandolin, and the dobro. The only stringed instrument that thoroughly defeated him was the steel guitar, which he tried to learn when he was about 90 years old.&nbsp;&nbsp;For several years he and Mae hosted regular Saturday evening pickin's in the basement of their house on Walnut Street in Newton--all comers welcome! Delbert became a member of the Kansas Bluegrass Association a few years later and offered to help the tiny organization in any way he could, which is how he became instrumental in growing the KBA and promoting interest in bluegrass music in the state. In the 1970s and 1980s he was part of a band known as the Bashful Bluegrass Boys, and in 2014 he was inducted into the KBA Hall of Fame. As one person said, "If you're into bluegrass in Kansas, you know who Delbert is!"&nbsp;&nbsp;Delbert is survived by his son and daughter, six grandchildren (Graham Denzler, Todd Denzler, Arika Saferite, Stephanie Pham, Jason Reser, and Brian Reser), and twelve great-grandchildren, as well as his brothers Charles, Donald, and Lonnie and their families. He was preceded in death by his newborn twin daughters; his mother, Maude Reser; his father, Joe Reser; and his wife, Veda Mae.&nbsp;&nbsp;Funeral services for Delbert will be held at Peterson's Funeral Home in Newton, KS, on Wednesday, November 29th, at 10:00 AM, with visitation taking place at 9:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Traditions Hospice or to St. Jude Children's Hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Delbert "Bob" Reser |1931-2023|

Melvin Koehn, 79, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the Moundridge Manor. He was born December 17, 1943 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, the son of Herman and Martha (Zeiset) Koehn.

Melvin was a member of the Gospel Church of God in Christ, Mennonite in Moundridge.

He was united in marriage to Julitta Koehn on May 21, 1967 in Galva. She preceded him in death on August 23, 2015.

Melvin was a mechanic and owned and operated Mel’s Repair in Galva, He also farmed.

He is survived by his son, Verlynn (Jennifer) Koehn of Galva; daughter, Vianne (Steve) Koehn of Moundridge; three brothers, Jerald (Linda) Koehn of Halstead, Dennis Koehn (Martha) Koehn of Newbern, Alabama, Gene Koehn Ruleville, Mississippi; son-in-law, Stephan (Shana) Koehn of Hardinsburg, Indiana; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Melvin was preceded in death by his wife; parents; stepmother, Nina Koehn; two daughters, Vonalee Koehn and Shelly Koehn; grandson, Kyle Koehn; sister, Mary Lou Rempel; and four brothers, Truman Koehn, Jim Koehn, Delmar Koehn and Dale Koehn.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Gospel Mennonite Church, Moundridge. Burial will follow at Lone Tree Church Cemetery, rural Galva. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, November 29, at Moundridge Funeral Home, with family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Moundridge Manor in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.

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 </figure>Melvin Koehn, 79, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the Moundridge Manor. He was born December 17, 1943 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, the son of Herman and Martha (Zeiset) Koehn.He attended Chickasha, Oklahoma schools.Melvin was a member of the Gospel Church of God in Christ, Mennonite in Moundridge.He was united in marriage to Julitta Koehn on May 21, 1967 in Galva. She preceded him in death on August 23, 2015.Melvin was a mechanic and owned and operated Mel’s Repair in Galva, He also farmed.He is survived by his son, Verlynn (Jennifer) Koehn of Galva; daughter, Vianne (Steve) Koehn of Moundridge; three brothers, Jerald (Linda) Koehn of Halstead, Dennis Koehn (Martha) Koehn of Newbern, Alabama, Gene Koehn Ruleville, Mississippi; son-in-law, Stephan (Shana) Koehn of Hardinsburg, Indiana; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandchild.Melvin was preceded in death by his wife; parents; stepmother, Nina Koehn; two daughters, Vonalee Koehn and Shelly Koehn; grandson, Kyle Koehn; sister, Mary Lou Rempel; and four brothers, Truman Koehn, Jim Koehn, Delmar Koehn and Dale Koehn.Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Gospel Mennonite Church, Moundridge. Burial will follow at Lone Tree Church Cemetery, rural Galva. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, November 29, at Moundridge Funeral Home, with family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Moundridge Manor in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.

Melvin Koehn |1943-2023|

David R. Goldberg, 71, of McPherson, KS, and formerly a longtime resident of Hutchinson, KS and Virginia Beach, VA, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, surrounded by his family at Pleasant View Home, Inman.

David was born on March 28, 1952, in Seattle, WA, the son of Leon N. and Anita M. (Anderson) Goldberg.&nbsp; He graduated from Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson Community College, and Bethany College.&nbsp; He received his Master’s from Friends University.&nbsp;

He was a former elementary school teacher and also worked in food service at The Cedars and McPherson College.

David was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hutchinson.

Survivors include his brother, Richard (Diane) Goldberg of McPherson, KS; three nieces, Lynn (Jeff) Smith, Sara (Tom) Miller, and Ruth Goldberg (Nate West); and four great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon &amp; Anita Goldberg, and an aunt, Ruth Ann Goldberg.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations can be made to Circles of Care or McPherson County Food Bank 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>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>David R. Goldberg, 71, of McPherson, KS, and formerly a longtime resident of Hutchinson, KS and Virginia Beach, VA, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, surrounded by his family at Pleasant View Home, Inman.David was born on March 28, 1952, in Seattle, WA, the son of Leon N. and Anita M. (Anderson) Goldberg.&nbsp; He graduated from Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson Community College, and Bethany College.&nbsp; He received his Master’s from Friends University.&nbsp;He was a former elementary school teacher and also worked in food service at The Cedars and McPherson College.David was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hutchinson.Survivors include his brother, Richard (Diane) Goldberg of McPherson, KS; three nieces, Lynn (Jeff) Smith, Sara (Tom) Miller, and Ruth Goldberg (Nate West); and four great-nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon &amp; Anita Goldberg, and an aunt, Ruth Ann Goldberg.A private family service will be held at a later date.Memorial donations can be made to Circles of Care or McPherson County Food Bank 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>.&nbsp;

David R. Goldberg |1952-2023|

Jacquelyn “Jackie” J. Kelly, went to her heavenly home on November 24, 2023. She was born in Hutchinson, KS on September 2, 1936, to Wilbert A. and Vera B. Lyon.

Jackie graduated from Haven High School in 1954. On June 14, 1957, she married Cecil C. Kelly. Cecil and Jackie were avid motorcycle enthusiasts, sharing many trips during their 63 years together.

Jackie held several clerical positions during her working career: National Life Insurance, Horizons Mental Health Center, and H&amp;R Block. After retirement she volunteered for the Hutchinson Hospital Gift Shop and Toys For Tots. Jackie was very involved with her church, Westside Baptist Church, Hutchinson.

She is survived by: her son, Tracy Kelly and wife Debbie, Hutchinson; stepson, Michael Kelly, Arlington, TX; four grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and five great great-grandchildren.

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Funeral service will be 10 am Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Westside Baptist Church, with Pastor Tim Adrian presiding. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, KS. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday, with family present at Westside Baptist Church.

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 </figure>Jacquelyn “Jackie” J. Kelly, went to her heavenly home on November 24, 2023. She was born in Hutchinson, KS on September 2, 1936, to Wilbert A. and Vera B. Lyon.Jackie graduated from Haven High School in 1954. On June 14, 1957, she married Cecil C. Kelly. Cecil and Jackie were avid motorcycle enthusiasts, sharing many trips during their 63 years together.Jackie held several clerical positions during her working career: National Life Insurance, Horizons Mental Health Center, and H&amp;R Block. After retirement she volunteered for the Hutchinson Hospital Gift Shop and Toys For Tots. Jackie was very involved with her church, Westside Baptist Church, Hutchinson.She is survived by: her son, Tracy Kelly and wife Debbie, Hutchinson; stepson, Michael Kelly, Arlington, TX; four grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and five great great-grandchildren.Jackie was preceded in death by her parents and husband.Funeral service will be 10 am Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Westside Baptist Church, with Pastor Tim Adrian presiding. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, KS. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday, with family present at Westside Baptist Church.

Jacquelyn “Jackie” J. Kelly |1936-2023|

Janice (Jan) Kay Stewart, 80, of Nickerson, went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born December 29, 1942, in Hutchinson, KS to Victor and Paula (Broughton) Stange.

Janice graduated from Nickerson High School in 1960, and went on to attend Hutchinson Junior College. For a time she managed hotels in Colorado and Texas, but the majority of her life was dedicated to her family as a homemaker. Janice had a green thumb and loved flowers and gardening. She enjoyed home decorating and did many DIY projects. Janice was also an excellent piano player.

She is survived by: sons, Michael McLemore (Carol), Nickerson, Shawn McLemore (Janie), Nickerson, Kip Stewart (Christy), Claremore, OK, Chad Stewart (Erin Thode), Hutchinson, Troy Stewart, Galveston, TX; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Herb Stange (Beth), Hutchinson; sister, Vicki Horton (Don), Hutchinson; and partner, Ellis “Kip” Stewart, Galveston, TX.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial service will be 1 pm Friday, December 1, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary. Friends may sign the book from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Thursday. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday at Elliott Mortuary. Burial in Sterling Cemetery will take place at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Janice (Jan) Kay Stewart, 80, of Nickerson, went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born December 29, 1942, in Hutchinson, KS to Victor and Paula (Broughton) Stange.Janice graduated from Nickerson High School in 1960, and went on to attend Hutchinson Junior College. For a time she managed hotels in Colorado and Texas, but the majority of her life was dedicated to her family as a homemaker. Janice had a green thumb and loved flowers and gardening. She enjoyed home decorating and did many DIY projects. Janice was also an excellent piano player.She is survived by: sons, Michael McLemore (Carol), Nickerson, Shawn McLemore (Janie), Nickerson, Kip Stewart (Christy), Claremore, OK, Chad Stewart (Erin Thode), Hutchinson, Troy Stewart, Galveston, TX; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Herb Stange (Beth), Hutchinson; sister, Vicki Horton (Don), Hutchinson; and partner, Ellis “Kip” Stewart, Galveston, TX.Janice was preceded in death by her parents.Memorial service will be 1 pm Friday, December 1, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary. Friends may sign the book from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Thursday. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday at Elliott Mortuary. Burial in Sterling Cemetery will take place at a later date.Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Janice (Jan) Kay Stewart |1942-2023|

Perry Allen Koehn was born January 20, 1953 to Allen E. and Betty Koehn in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was called, and ran to the feet of Jesus on November 22, 2023. He was the oldest son of five, three sisters and one brother; Dena (Chet) Womack, Sarah (Brad) Richardson, and Suzie (Gary) McClintock and one brother, Mark.

He attended Obee Grade School, then Buhler High School. At Buhler, he was introduced to the sport of Cross Country. His running career consisted of two scholarships, one with Hutch JUCO, where he was an All American, and one with Wichita State University. His love for sports led him to a career of teaching others to love sports—a PE teacher and coach for 32 years in the Moundridge School District.

Perry accepted the Lord as his Savior at the age of 18 and was baptized at Temple Baptist Church in Hutchinson. Later in his walk with the Lord, it became very apparent to him that there was nothing he could do to save himself, and that the saving grace came through the cross and the sacrifice Jesus made for him. As he read Romans 7, this truth became so real and his walk with the Lord became deeper more meaningful. He was quoted in a periodical from Wichita State University as saying, “Runners seem to get addicted to it. It almost becomes part of their life and can’t be separated. If I don’t get up in the morning and run, I’ll feel guilty all day. It just becomes habit.” This also applied to his walk with the Lord, as he craved his time in the Word each morning, it feeling wrong to miss it.

In 1977 he married Cyndi. They had three children; Ryan (Erin) Koehn, Laurie Koehn, and Clinton (Lindsey) Koehn. Each child brought something new to the family and he was very proud of each one of them. His greatest desire was that they love and serve the Lord. The family grew to a total of 13 with Joshua and Matthew joining Ryan’s family and Colby, Nelsen, Boone and Mary joining Clinton’s. He often commented on how blessed he was to have this family and was in constant prayer for their salvation and growth in their relationships with Christ. He will be missed as a prayer warrior.

After he retired, he became an avid reader of Bible Study Books. He loved the works of the Puritans, Begg, Mac Arthur, Sproul and many others. He listened to Bott radio and AFR all day while painting. Pilgrim’s Progress was a favorite of his and he read the children’s version to his grandchildren. He was always looking for books to give them or read to them that gave them a good overview of the Bible. Overnights stays were punctuated with him reading a bedtime Bible story.

Although this illness was fairly brief, his greatest desire was that Christ be honored. While in the hospital he let everyone who came through the door know that he was saved by the blood of Jesus, and was leaning on His righteous, even the hospital chaplain got the gospel message from him! He ran the race well!

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Mark. Survivors include his wife, children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers in law and sisters in law, and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to the express our humble gratitude to all who prayed for us during this journey. Our extended family, dear friends and many brothers and sisters in Christ have held us up throughout this recent trial. May Christ be honored and glorified as we move forward on our leg of this race.

A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Garden Community Church, rural Moundridge. The services will be livestreamed at www.youtube.com/@GardenCommunityChurch. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, November 27 at Moundridge Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Truth for Life in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.

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 </figure>Perry Allen Koehn was born January 20, 1953 to Allen E. and Betty Koehn in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was called, and ran to the feet of Jesus on November 22, 2023. He was the oldest son of five, three sisters and one brother; Dena (Chet) Womack, Sarah (Brad) Richardson, and Suzie (Gary) McClintock and one brother, Mark.He attended Obee Grade School, then Buhler High School. At Buhler, he was introduced to the sport of Cross Country. His running career consisted of two scholarships, one with Hutch JUCO, where he was an All American, and one with Wichita State University. His love for sports led him to a career of teaching others to love sports—a PE teacher and coach for 32 years in the Moundridge School District.Perry accepted the Lord as his Savior at the age of 18 and was baptized at Temple Baptist Church in Hutchinson. Later in his walk with the Lord, it became very apparent to him that there was nothing he could do to save himself, and that the saving grace came through the cross and the sacrifice Jesus made for him. As he read Romans 7, this truth became so real and his walk with the Lord became deeper more meaningful. He was quoted in a periodical from Wichita State University as saying, “Runners seem to get addicted to it. It almost becomes part of their life and can’t be separated. If I don’t get up in the morning and run, I’ll feel guilty all day. It just becomes habit.” This also applied to his walk with the Lord, as he craved his time in the Word each morning, it feeling wrong to miss it.In 1977 he married Cyndi. They had three children; Ryan (Erin) Koehn, Laurie Koehn, and Clinton (Lindsey) Koehn. Each child brought something new to the family and he was very proud of each one of them. His greatest desire was that they love and serve the Lord. The family grew to a total of 13 with Joshua and Matthew joining Ryan’s family and Colby, Nelsen, Boone and Mary joining Clinton’s. He often commented on how blessed he was to have this family and was in constant prayer for their salvation and growth in their relationships with Christ. He will be missed as a prayer warrior.After he retired, he became an avid reader of Bible Study Books. He loved the works of the Puritans, Begg, Mac Arthur, Sproul and many others. He listened to Bott radio and AFR all day while painting. Pilgrim’s Progress was a favorite of his and he read the children’s version to his grandchildren. He was always looking for books to give them or read to them that gave them a good overview of the Bible. Overnights stays were punctuated with him reading a bedtime Bible story.Although this illness was fairly brief, his greatest desire was that Christ be honored. While in the hospital he let everyone who came through the door know that he was saved by the blood of Jesus, and was leaning on His righteous, even the hospital chaplain got the gospel message from him! He ran the race well!He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Mark. Survivors include his wife, children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers in law and sisters in law, and many nieces and nephews.The family would like to the express our humble gratitude to all who prayed for us during this journey. Our extended family, dear friends and many brothers and sisters in Christ have held us up throughout this recent trial. May Christ be honored and glorified as we move forward on our leg of this race.A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Garden Community Church, rural Moundridge. The services will be livestreamed at www.youtube.com/@GardenCommunityChurch. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, November 27 at Moundridge Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Truth for Life in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.

Perry Allen Koehn |1953-2023|

Gene Steven “Stevie” Duarte passed from this life on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at his home in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was 75 years old. He was born August 27, 1948 in Granada, Colorado to Trinidad and Ruth (Vargas) Duarte.

Stevie had a passion for art, especially woodworking. He used his creative skills in his career as a master machinist for much of his life. He had the opportunity to work on the reproduction of the Apollo 13 space shuttle for the movie Apollo 13 between 1994 and 1995. His work is currently on display at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, Kansas. Stevie’s other hobbies included fishing, shooting pool, playing his harmonica, and making everyone around him laugh. He was blessed with the amazing cooking skills of his mother and enjoyed making food for his friends and family...his tortillas were loved by all. His greatest passion in life was spending time with his family.

Stevie is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, David Duarte, Patrick Duarte, and Trinidad Jr. Duarte; sister, Kirene McJunkin; and brother-in-laws, Ralph Espinoza and John Griffin.

He is survived by his daughter, Staci Stewart; two sons, Ashley Duarte and Dustin (Jessica) Duarte; four brothers, Andy Duarte, Billy (Shari) Duarte, Peter Duarte, and Bobby (Adela) Duarte; five sisters, Mary (Larry) Lingerfelt, Vera (Mike) Lackey, Eleanor (Ronald) Lawson, Geralyn Espinoza, and Gina Glenn; seven grandchildren, Tameila Johnson, Antoine Foreman, Jayden Duarte, Tialyn Duarte, Lexia Allen, Carter Duarte, and Jack Duarte; one great grandchild, Yasmene Carter; and 35 nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS, with Pastor Guy Hannah officiating. &nbsp;Memorial contributions can be made out to Hutchinson Funeral Chapel to help with Gene’s final expenses. &nbsp; 

Hutchinson Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Gene Steven “Stevie” Duarte passed from this life on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at his home in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was 75 years old. He was born August 27, 1948 in Granada, Colorado to Trinidad and Ruth (Vargas) Duarte.Stevie had a passion for art, especially woodworking. He used his creative skills in his career as a master machinist for much of his life. He had the opportunity to work on the reproduction of the Apollo 13 space shuttle for the movie Apollo 13 between 1994 and 1995. His work is currently on display at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, Kansas. Stevie’s other hobbies included fishing, shooting pool, playing his harmonica, and making everyone around him laugh. He was blessed with the amazing cooking skills of his mother and enjoyed making food for his friends and family...his tortillas were loved by all. His greatest passion in life was spending time with his family.Stevie is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, David Duarte, Patrick Duarte, and Trinidad Jr. Duarte; sister, Kirene McJunkin; and brother-in-laws, Ralph Espinoza and John Griffin.He is survived by his daughter, Staci Stewart; two sons, Ashley Duarte and Dustin (Jessica) Duarte; four brothers, Andy Duarte, Billy (Shari) Duarte, Peter Duarte, and Bobby (Adela) Duarte; five sisters, Mary (Larry) Lingerfelt, Vera (Mike) Lackey, Eleanor (Ronald) Lawson, Geralyn Espinoza, and Gina Glenn; seven grandchildren, Tameila Johnson, Antoine Foreman, Jayden Duarte, Tialyn Duarte, Lexia Allen, Carter Duarte, and Jack Duarte; one great grandchild, Yasmene Carter; and 35 nieces and nephews.A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS, with Pastor Guy Hannah officiating. &nbsp;Memorial contributions can be made out to Hutchinson Funeral Chapel to help with Gene’s final expenses. &nbsp; Hutchinson Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.&nbsp;

Gene Steven “Stevie” Duarte |1948-2023|

Jon A. Auer, age 75, passed away Thursday, November 16th, 2023. &nbsp;He was born on April 1, 1948 to John and Wilma Auer in Denver, Colorado. &nbsp;They moved to Wichita, Kansas, where Jon later graduated from WSU and started a long carrer of 37 years with Bombardie Lear Jet, Wichita.&nbsp;

He loved to hunt and fish, as well as blacksmithing. &nbsp;He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Wilma M. (Cullum) Auer, and John Auer and his daughter Olivia Marie Auer (Turner). &nbsp;He is survived by this wife, Denise Auer and many loving friends. &nbsp;Service will be 10:30 a.m. on date to be determined &nbsp;at First Baptist Church (Grace Connections), 300 N. Ash, Valley Center, Kansas. Graveside burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sedgwick, Kansas.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Jon A. Auer</figcaption>
 </figure>Jon A. Auer, age 75, passed away Thursday, November 16th, 2023. &nbsp;He was born on April 1, 1948 to John and Wilma Auer in Denver, Colorado. &nbsp;They moved to Wichita, Kansas, where Jon later graduated from WSU and started a long carrer of 37 years with Bombardie Lear Jet, Wichita.&nbsp;He loved to hunt and fish, as well as blacksmithing. &nbsp;He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Wilma M. (Cullum) Auer, and John Auer and his daughter Olivia Marie Auer (Turner). &nbsp;He is survived by this wife, Denise Auer and many loving friends. &nbsp;Service will be 10:30 a.m. on date to be determined &nbsp;at First Baptist Church (Grace Connections), 300 N. Ash, Valley Center, Kansas. Graveside burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sedgwick, Kansas.&nbsp;

Jon A. Auer |1948-2023|

Karin McHenry, 79, died November 20, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born February 29, 1944, in Schwerin-Mecklenburg, Germany, to Heinz and Erna (Helms) Schultz.

Karin completed high school and business school in Germany. She was a homemaker and gardening was her favorite past time. Karin loved to be in nature, traveling, cooking, and reading.

On April 20, 1966, she married Charles Allen McHenry, in Aschaffenburg, Germany. They shared 57 years of marriage.

Karin is survived by: husband, Charles McHenry, Hutchinson; daughter, Dawn E. McHenry, Hutchinson; son Robert A. McHenry, Stafford; grandson, Charles McHenry, Hutchinson; granddaughter, Shyla McHenry, Florida; brother, Uwe Schultz (Erika), Germany; many nieces, nephews, cousins; and a grand-dog, Frankie.

She is preceded in death by: her parents; stepfather, Alois Nemetz; and brother, Erich Schultz.

Karin selflessly chose to be a donor to the University of Kansas Body Donation Program.

Friends may sign the book from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Karin McHenry</figcaption>
 </figure>Karin McHenry, 79, died November 20, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born February 29, 1944, in Schwerin-Mecklenburg, Germany, to Heinz and Erna (Helms) Schultz.Karin completed high school and business school in Germany. She was a homemaker and gardening was her favorite past time. Karin loved to be in nature, traveling, cooking, and reading.On April 20, 1966, she married Charles Allen McHenry, in Aschaffenburg, Germany. They shared 57 years of marriage.Karin is survived by: husband, Charles McHenry, Hutchinson; daughter, Dawn E. McHenry, Hutchinson; son Robert A. McHenry, Stafford; grandson, Charles McHenry, Hutchinson; granddaughter, Shyla McHenry, Florida; brother, Uwe Schultz (Erika), Germany; many nieces, nephews, cousins; and a grand-dog, Frankie.She is preceded in death by: her parents; stepfather, Alois Nemetz; and brother, Erich Schultz.Karin selflessly chose to be a donor to the University of Kansas Body Donation Program.Friends may sign the book from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary.A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Karin McHenry |1944-2023|

Betty Jo Pifer, 89, was born September 20, 1934, in the heart of the Great Depression in Hutchinson, to Claude Waldo and Edna Kathryn (Deidrich) Benbrook. The economic hardships and harsh realities of this time period fostered within Betty the lifelong characteristics of frugality, strong work ethic, and self-sacrifice. Betty instilled these virtues in her seven children in their childhood. She encouraged them to never go in debt and to save all the money they could, because you never knew when a rainy day might come. Betty led by example. She sacrificed to provide the necessary things for her family, but she did not give time or money to the frivolous things of life. Betty co-founded Pifer’s Auto Salvage alongside her husband and sons in 1976. She remained a dedicated businesswoman by keeping books for the business for nearly five decades.

It’s only fitting that Betty’s days on earth would both begin and end in autumn. Betty died November 20, 2023 at her residence in Hutchinson. Fall was her favorite season. She dressed in the colors of the falling leaves because those were her favorite colors– orange, brown, and green. Thanksgiving was a highlight of the fall season for Betty, when Betty would host her seven children and their families for what could only be described as a feast. The house was always bustling with life, and Betty was at the heart of the home making delicious recipes that her family loved. Thanksgiving will forever be a special time for those who loved Betty, because they have those warm memories of her love and hospitality.

Betty loved her family fiercely. She loved deeply and was loyal to the very end. Her love wasn’t passive. Betty demonstrated her love in many ways, but acts of service was quite certainly one of the ways she expressed her love. She never hesitated to do what was in her power to take a load off the shoulders of those she loved. If you had the privilege of being loved by her, you know she passionately believed you and would defend you no matter what. You know the look in her eyes and the way she shook her finger when she talked about any injustice. Although her life wasn’t easy, she fought to make the lives of those around her better. Of all the accomplishments in Betty’s life, her children and grandchildren were no doubt her proudest achievements.

On April 3, 1951 she married Frank Lee Pifer, in Hutchinson. They shared 57 years of marriage, prior to his death on August 13, 2008.&nbsp;

Betty is survived by: sister, Marita Rose Pike of Lakewood, CO; sons, Danny (Debbie) Pifer, Bobby Pifer, Jerry Pifer, Terry Pifer, Kenny Pifer all of Hutchinson, KS; daughter, Sherry (Dawayne) Storm of Lee's Summit, MO; daughter-in-law, Kelli Pifer of Hutchinson, KS; grandchildren, Jason Pifer, Heather Johnson, Jaron Pifer all of Hutchinson, KS, Amy Brawner of South Hutchinson, KS, Melissa Bauerle of Hesston, KS, Jenia VanHorn of Shawnee, KS, Julie Tan of Overland Park, KS, Matthew Storm of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Kathryn Hartzler of Harrisonville, MO, as well as 22 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: son, Larry Pifer; husband, Frank Pifer; brothers, Bobby Benbrook, Richard Benbrook; parents, Claude and Edna Benbrook.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2023 at Bethany Church of the Nazarene, 408 N Kent Rd, Hutchinson, KS. Burial will follow in Memorial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may sign her book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday and &nbsp;1 p.m. to 8 p.m. with family present to receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700671854853.jpeg" alt="Betty Jo Pifer" />
 <figcaption>Betty Jo Pifer</figcaption>
 </figure>Betty Jo Pifer, 89, was born September 20, 1934, in the heart of the Great Depression in Hutchinson, to Claude Waldo and Edna Kathryn (Deidrich) Benbrook. The economic hardships and harsh realities of this time period fostered within Betty the lifelong characteristics of frugality, strong work ethic, and self-sacrifice. Betty instilled these virtues in her seven children in their childhood. She encouraged them to never go in debt and to save all the money they could, because you never knew when a rainy day might come. Betty led by example. She sacrificed to provide the necessary things for her family, but she did not give time or money to the frivolous things of life. Betty co-founded Pifer’s Auto Salvage alongside her husband and sons in 1976. She remained a dedicated businesswoman by keeping books for the business for nearly five decades.It’s only fitting that Betty’s days on earth would both begin and end in autumn. Betty died November 20, 2023 at her residence in Hutchinson. Fall was her favorite season. She dressed in the colors of the falling leaves because those were her favorite colors– orange, brown, and green. Thanksgiving was a highlight of the fall season for Betty, when Betty would host her seven children and their families for what could only be described as a feast. The house was always bustling with life, and Betty was at the heart of the home making delicious recipes that her family loved. Thanksgiving will forever be a special time for those who loved Betty, because they have those warm memories of her love and hospitality.Betty loved her family fiercely. She loved deeply and was loyal to the very end. Her love wasn’t passive. Betty demonstrated her love in many ways, but acts of service was quite certainly one of the ways she expressed her love. She never hesitated to do what was in her power to take a load off the shoulders of those she loved. If you had the privilege of being loved by her, you know she passionately believed you and would defend you no matter what. You know the look in her eyes and the way she shook her finger when she talked about any injustice. Although her life wasn’t easy, she fought to make the lives of those around her better. Of all the accomplishments in Betty’s life, her children and grandchildren were no doubt her proudest achievements.On April 3, 1951 she married Frank Lee Pifer, in Hutchinson. They shared 57 years of marriage, prior to his death on August 13, 2008.&nbsp;Betty is survived by: sister, Marita Rose Pike of Lakewood, CO; sons, Danny (Debbie) Pifer, Bobby Pifer, Jerry Pifer, Terry Pifer, Kenny Pifer all of Hutchinson, KS; daughter, Sherry (Dawayne) Storm of Lee's Summit, MO; daughter-in-law, Kelli Pifer of Hutchinson, KS; grandchildren, Jason Pifer, Heather Johnson, Jaron Pifer all of Hutchinson, KS, Amy Brawner of South Hutchinson, KS, Melissa Bauerle of Hesston, KS, Jenia VanHorn of Shawnee, KS, Julie Tan of Overland Park, KS, Matthew Storm of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Kathryn Hartzler of Harrisonville, MO, as well as 22 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by: son, Larry Pifer; husband, Frank Pifer; brothers, Bobby Benbrook, Richard Benbrook; parents, Claude and Edna Benbrook.Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2023 at Bethany Church of the Nazarene, 408 N Kent Rd, Hutchinson, KS. Burial will follow in Memorial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may sign her book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday and &nbsp;1 p.m. to 8 p.m. with family present to receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials are suggested to Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Betty Jo Pifer |1934-2023|

Randy Ray Campbell, 65, of Goessel, Kansas, passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Bethesda Home. He was born April 2, 1958 in Goessel, the son of Earl R. and June J. (Bergman) Campbell.

He graduated from Goessel High School with the class of 1977. Randy later attended tech school in Salina for autobody work.

Randy worked at Don’s Car Care in Hutchinson and other autobody shops.

Randy loved camping, fishing, and enjoyed country western music. He and his mother, June, would often go to auctions together and loved attending the Bluegrass festival in Winfield. He would often collect old ceramic crocks, kerosene lamps and candy dishes. Randy was an artist and was a talented woodcarver, furniture restorer and was great at drawing. His artistry was also shown in his love for restoring cars. He loved horses and was a member of the American Paint Horse Association. Randy enjoyed playing pitch and pinochle.

He is survived by his mother, June Campbell of Goessel; daughter, Billie Jo Burnett of Hutchinson; son, Kyle Campbell of Hutchinson; ten grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; five siblings, Rhonda (Jim) Ewertz of Sterling, Rick (Connie) Campbell of Canton; Rita (John) Krehbiel of Ottawa, Roger (Marla) Campbell of Goessel, and Robyn Campbell of Goessel; and many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Randy was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Campbell; father; and one nephew and two nieces.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 27, 2023 at Spring Valley Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, November 26 at Miller-Ott Funeral Home, Goessel, with family greeting friends from 7 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethesda Home or Parkinson’s Foundation in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 96, Goessel, KS 67053.

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 </figure>Randy Ray Campbell, 65, of Goessel, Kansas, passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Bethesda Home. He was born April 2, 1958 in Goessel, the son of Earl R. and June J. (Bergman) Campbell.He graduated from Goessel High School with the class of 1977. Randy later attended tech school in Salina for autobody work.Randy worked at Don’s Car Care in Hutchinson and other autobody shops.Randy loved camping, fishing, and enjoyed country western music. He and his mother, June, would often go to auctions together and loved attending the Bluegrass festival in Winfield. He would often collect old ceramic crocks, kerosene lamps and candy dishes. Randy was an artist and was a talented woodcarver, furniture restorer and was great at drawing. His artistry was also shown in his love for restoring cars. He loved horses and was a member of the American Paint Horse Association. Randy enjoyed playing pitch and pinochle.He is survived by his mother, June Campbell of Goessel; daughter, Billie Jo Burnett of Hutchinson; son, Kyle Campbell of Hutchinson; ten grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; five siblings, Rhonda (Jim) Ewertz of Sterling, Rick (Connie) Campbell of Canton; Rita (John) Krehbiel of Ottawa, Roger (Marla) Campbell of Goessel, and Robyn Campbell of Goessel; and many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.Randy was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Campbell; father; and one nephew and two nieces.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 27, 2023 at Spring Valley Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, November 26 at Miller-Ott Funeral Home, Goessel, with family greeting friends from 7 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethesda Home or Parkinson’s Foundation in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 96, Goessel, KS 67053.

Randy Ray Campbell |1958-2023|

Michelle Gay Lottes, 64, of Mcpherson, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at McPherson Health And Rehab.

Michelle was born in McPherson, Kansas on October 13, 1959, the daughter of &nbsp;Paul and Ilene (McCullie) Martin, Jr.

Michelle attended St. Joseph Catholic grade school, McPherson Middle School and graduated from McPherson High School in 1978. She then attended Sydney's Beautician School, Hutchinson, Kansas.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in McPherson.

Through the years Michelle was a bus driver of U.S.D. 418 for several years until she retired in 1998.

Michelle enjoyed McPherson Bullpup Football and Basketball games or any high school activities, traveling, loved the holidays(especially Christmas), cow bells and jewelry. She loved having fun, never met a stranger, loved people and spending time with her friends and family.

Michelle Gay Burnette was united in marriage to Craig L. Lottes on April 3, 2008 in McPherson, Kansas.She is survived by her husband; children, Kristine (Jared) Oehlert of Salina, Kansas, Kayli Burnette of Colby, Kansas, Kyle ( Maggie) Burnette of Hutchinson, Kansas, Kasey Heim of Colby, Kansas, and &nbsp;Kalin (Jennifer) Heim of McPherson, Kansas; grandchildren, Maycee Wasinger-Burnette, Peyton Burnette, Candice Smith, Kasyn Burnette, Sophia Burnette and Savannah Oehlert; brothers, Merlin "Buck" Martin of McPherson, Kansas, and Myron "Bink" (Colleen) Martin of Inman, Kansas.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, McPherson, Kansas with Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at &nbsp;St. Joseph Catholic Church, McPherson, Kansas with Fr. Ben Shockey officiating.

Burial will be held at Crestwood Memorial Park Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas.The family requests donations to McPherson High School Athletic Dept. or Strive and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home; 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Kansas 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700616254873.jpeg" alt="Michelle Gay Lottes" />
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 </figure>Michelle Gay Lottes, 64, of Mcpherson, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at McPherson Health And Rehab.Michelle was born in McPherson, Kansas on October 13, 1959, the daughter of &nbsp;Paul and Ilene (McCullie) Martin, Jr.Michelle attended St. Joseph Catholic grade school, McPherson Middle School and graduated from McPherson High School in 1978. She then attended Sydney's Beautician School, Hutchinson, Kansas.She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in McPherson.Through the years Michelle was a bus driver of U.S.D. 418 for several years until she retired in 1998.Michelle enjoyed McPherson Bullpup Football and Basketball games or any high school activities, traveling, loved the holidays(especially Christmas), cow bells and jewelry. She loved having fun, never met a stranger, loved people and spending time with her friends and family.Michelle Gay Burnette was united in marriage to Craig L. Lottes on April 3, 2008 in McPherson, Kansas.She is survived by her husband; children, Kristine (Jared) Oehlert of Salina, Kansas, Kayli Burnette of Colby, Kansas, Kyle ( Maggie) Burnette of Hutchinson, Kansas, Kasey Heim of Colby, Kansas, and &nbsp;Kalin (Jennifer) Heim of McPherson, Kansas; grandchildren, Maycee Wasinger-Burnette, Peyton Burnette, Candice Smith, Kasyn Burnette, Sophia Burnette and Savannah Oehlert; brothers, Merlin "Buck" Martin of McPherson, Kansas, and Myron "Bink" (Colleen) Martin of Inman, Kansas.Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, McPherson, Kansas with Rosary at 7:00 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at &nbsp;St. Joseph Catholic Church, McPherson, Kansas with Fr. Ben Shockey officiating.Burial will be held at Crestwood Memorial Park Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas.The family requests donations to McPherson High School Athletic Dept. or Strive and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home; 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Kansas 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Michelle Gay Lottes |1959-2023|

Mark Alan Hutchison, 61, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at Disability Group Home in McPherson.

Mark was born in Salina, Kansas on February 28, 1962, the son of Gary Arthur and Louise Kay (Buck) Hutchison.

Mark attended Wickersham grade school, in the McPherson special education program.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church in McPherson.

Mark enjoyed pizza, country music, and his friends and family.

He is survived by his mother, Louise of McPherson; brothers Dan (Diana) Hutchison of Topeka, Kansas and Jim (Shannon) Hutchison of Nixa, Missouri; other relatives, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Mark was preceded in death by his father, Gary.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Glidden- Ediger-Wiggins Chapel in McPherson, Kansas with Pastor Adam Hutchison officiating.

Private Family Graveside will be in Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disability Supports of Great Plains, MCDS, or Happy Notes Sunday School Class, McPherson, and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Kansas 67460.

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 </figure>Mark Alan Hutchison, 61, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at Disability Group Home in McPherson.Mark was born in Salina, Kansas on February 28, 1962, the son of Gary Arthur and Louise Kay (Buck) Hutchison.Mark attended Wickersham grade school, in the McPherson special education program.He was a member of First United Methodist Church in McPherson.Mark enjoyed pizza, country music, and his friends and family.He is survived by his mother, Louise of McPherson; brothers Dan (Diana) Hutchison of Topeka, Kansas and Jim (Shannon) Hutchison of Nixa, Missouri; other relatives, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.Mark was preceded in death by his father, Gary.A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Glidden- Ediger-Wiggins Chapel in McPherson, Kansas with Pastor Adam Hutchison officiating.Private Family Graveside will be in Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disability Supports of Great Plains, MCDS, or Happy Notes Sunday School Class, McPherson, and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Kansas 67460.

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