After a lengthy battle with lung cancer, on May 10, 2023, Bob passed away peacefully at his home in Nickerson, KS; surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

Bob was born May 18, 1948, in Kinsley, Kansas, to Robert E. and Vera L (McKinney) Blair Sr. He grew up in Greensburg, KS where he graduated from High School in 1968.

On July 5, 1970, Bob married Janet Beckham and to that union they had two children, Becky and Jeannie.

In 1973 he moved to Hutchinson, Kansas and began working at Cessna, on the paint line. He continued to work there even when the company transitioned to Eaton. After some time, he moved from the paint line to the shipping and receiving department where he worked until his retirement in 2013.

He spent 42 years with his partner, Terri Blair. They were married on December 21, 1996. She passed away December 15, 2022.

He had many passions in life, including his love for animals, especially chickens and cats. He loved to garden and preserve the food he grew. 

After retirement he began trying his hand at cooking and became quite a cook. He was also a very avid reader; he enjoyed books of all genres. 

Woodworking also used to be something he enjoyed doing to pass the time. In his younger years he enjoyed riding motorcycles.

Bob is survived by his children, Becky Mead of Spivey, Kansas; Rusty Burbank (Denice) of Hutchinson, KS; Starla Rhoton (Brady) of Kiowa, Kansas.

12 Grandchildren: Jessica Foulkrod (David) Pooler, GA; Tyler Nemechek (Erika) Attica, KS; Raydan Nemechek (Chelsea) Attica, KS; Lizzy Poindexter (Levi), Sharon, KS; Whitney Mead, Spivey, KS; Tasha Dieker (Dan)Admire, KS; Mackala Herrin (Chris) Newton, KS; Bobbie and Liberty Monkel, Hutchinson, KS; Brooklyn Hall, Kiowa, KS; Shandi Hall (Trenton Hunter), Medicine Lodge, KS and Jaeden Hall, Medicine Lodge, KS.

18 Great-Grandchildren: Elgin and Adaline Foulkrod; Remington, Oakleigh, Rownan and Everly Nemechek; Karoline, Jerik, Case, and Ryatt Nemechek; JulieAnne and Adigun Poindexter; Izzy and Axel Dieker; Murphy and Eugene Herrin; Rynli and Maxton Hunter.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Vera Blair; sister, Delpa (Dee) Thomas; his daughter, Jeannie Blair; and his wife, Terri Blair.

Pastor Montie McFerrin of the Salt City Cowboy Church will be officiating a graveside service at the Nickerson Cemetery at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, where Bob will be laid to rest next to his wife, Terri Blair. 

The Old Mission-Heritage Funeral Home of Hutchinson, KS will oversee the arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>After a lengthy battle with lung cancer, on May 10, 2023, Bob passed away peacefully at his home in Nickerson, KS; surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Bob was born May 18, 1948, in Kinsley, Kansas, to Robert E. and Vera L (McKinney) Blair Sr. He grew up in Greensburg, KS where he graduated from High School in 1968. On July 5, 1970, Bob married Janet Beckham and to that union they had two children, Becky and Jeannie. In 1973 he moved to Hutchinson, Kansas and began working at Cessna, on the paint line. He continued to work there even when the company transitioned to Eaton. After some time, he moved from the paint line to the shipping and receiving department where he worked until his retirement in 2013. He spent 42 years with his partner, Terri Blair. They were married on December 21, 1996. She passed away December 15, 2022. He had many passions in life, including his love for animals, especially chickens and cats. He loved to garden and preserve the food he grew. After retirement he began trying his hand at cooking and became quite a cook. He was also a very avid reader; he enjoyed books of all genres. Woodworking also used to be something he enjoyed doing to pass the time. In his younger years he enjoyed riding motorcycles. Bob is survived by his children, Becky Mead of Spivey, Kansas; Rusty Burbank (Denice) of Hutchinson, KS; Starla Rhoton (Brady) of Kiowa, Kansas. 12 Grandchildren: Jessica Foulkrod (David) Pooler, GA; Tyler Nemechek (Erika) Attica, KS; Raydan Nemechek (Chelsea) Attica, KS; Lizzy Poindexter (Levi), Sharon, KS; Whitney Mead, Spivey, KS; Tasha Dieker (Dan)Admire, KS; Mackala Herrin (Chris) Newton, KS; Bobbie and Liberty Monkel, Hutchinson, KS; Brooklyn Hall, Kiowa, KS; Shandi Hall (Trenton Hunter), Medicine Lodge, KS and Jaeden Hall, Medicine Lodge, KS.18 Great-Grandchildren: Elgin and Adaline Foulkrod; Remington, Oakleigh, Rownan and Everly Nemechek; Karoline, Jerik, Case, and Ryatt Nemechek; JulieAnne and Adigun Poindexter; Izzy and Axel Dieker; Murphy and Eugene Herrin; Rynli and Maxton Hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Vera Blair; sister, Delpa (Dee) Thomas; his daughter, Jeannie Blair; and his wife, Terri Blair. Pastor Montie McFerrin of the Salt City Cowboy Church will be officiating a graveside service at the Nickerson Cemetery at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, where Bob will be laid to rest next to his wife, Terri Blair. The Old Mission-Heritage Funeral Home of Hutchinson, KS will oversee the arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert (Bob) Eugene Blair Jr. |1948-2023|

Bernice ‘Bea’ Katherine Reed, 79, passed away May 6, 2023, at her home.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born May 17, 1943, in Hutchinson, KS, to Verner E. Briggs and Ethel Mary (Hester) Briggs.

Bea began working at F.W. Woolworth Department Store.&nbsp;&nbsp;Shortly thereafter, she married Joseph M. Reed, Sr., during her sophomore year of high school.&nbsp;&nbsp;They shared over 48 years of marriage, prior to his death on January 5, 2009.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bea then went to work in maintenance at Carey Salt Company.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her next position was as a certified nurse’s aide (CNA) at Mennonite Friendship Communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;While working, Bea began taking evening classes in order to become a certified nurse’s aide (CNA) and a certified medical assistant (CMA).&nbsp;&nbsp;After obtaining her CNA and CMA licenses, she opened her own business and retired when the last of her patients passed away.

Bea is survived by:&nbsp;&nbsp;her sons, Joseph Reed, Jr. of South Hutchinson, KS, and Wade Reed of Yokosuka, Japan; grandchildren, Brandon (Chelsie) Reed, Justin (Jennifer) Reed, Nathan (Lyndsey) Reed, Marty Reed, Seth Hurrt, and Ashley Mead; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Syvanna, Ryan, Allison, Gabby, Caitlyn, Maddie, Ethan, Drew, Jessie, Addi, Ella, Jocylyn, Natalie, and Mataya; sister, Colleen (Charles) Nichols of DeSoto, KS; brothers-in-law, Al Moylan and Ron Brawner; and sisters-in-law, Sherry Briggs, Linda (Frank) Humphries, Judy Reed, and Lucia Briggs.

She was preceded in death by:&nbsp;&nbsp;her parents; husband; son, Verner Ray Reed; brothers, William Briggs and Lester Briggs; sister, Patty Brawner; parents-in-law, Ray and Vera Reed; sisters-in-law, Glenna Arneson, Shirley Schoonover, and Patsy Moylan; and brothers-in-law, Tom Reed and John ‘Red’ Schoonover.

According to Bea’s wishes, a graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2023, at Fairlawn Burial Park, 2401 Carey Blvd, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary.

&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Bernice K. Reed Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Bernice ‘Bea’ Katherine Reed, 79, passed away May 6, 2023, at her home.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born May 17, 1943, in Hutchinson, KS, to Verner E. Briggs and Ethel Mary (Hester) Briggs.Bea began working at F.W. Woolworth Department Store.&nbsp;&nbsp;Shortly thereafter, she married Joseph M. Reed, Sr., during her sophomore year of high school.&nbsp;&nbsp;They shared over 48 years of marriage, prior to his death on January 5, 2009.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bea then went to work in maintenance at Carey Salt Company.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her next position was as a certified nurse’s aide (CNA) at Mennonite Friendship Communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;While working, Bea began taking evening classes in order to become a certified nurse’s aide (CNA) and a certified medical assistant (CMA).&nbsp;&nbsp;After obtaining her CNA and CMA licenses, she opened her own business and retired when the last of her patients passed away.Bea is survived by:&nbsp;&nbsp;her sons, Joseph Reed, Jr. of South Hutchinson, KS, and Wade Reed of Yokosuka, Japan; grandchildren, Brandon (Chelsie) Reed, Justin (Jennifer) Reed, Nathan (Lyndsey) Reed, Marty Reed, Seth Hurrt, and Ashley Mead; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Syvanna, Ryan, Allison, Gabby, Caitlyn, Maddie, Ethan, Drew, Jessie, Addi, Ella, Jocylyn, Natalie, and Mataya; sister, Colleen (Charles) Nichols of DeSoto, KS; brothers-in-law, Al Moylan and Ron Brawner; and sisters-in-law, Sherry Briggs, Linda (Frank) Humphries, Judy Reed, and Lucia Briggs.She was preceded in death by:&nbsp;&nbsp;her parents; husband; son, Verner Ray Reed; brothers, William Briggs and Lester Briggs; sister, Patty Brawner; parents-in-law, Ray and Vera Reed; sisters-in-law, Glenna Arneson, Shirley Schoonover, and Patsy Moylan; and brothers-in-law, Tom Reed and John ‘Red’ Schoonover.According to Bea’s wishes, a graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2023, at Fairlawn Burial Park, 2401 Carey Blvd, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Bernice K. Reed Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Bernice ‘Bea’ Katherine Reed |1943-2023|

Janet Gail (Epperson) Nichols, 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Lenexa, Kansas on Monday, May 8, 2023.

Janet was born on August 10, 1943, in Reno County, Kansas as the oldest of two daughters to Galen and Parkalene (Coffey) Epperson. She graduated from Partridge High School in Partridge, Kansas. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education from the Emporia State Teachers College with an emphasis in Home Economics, and her Master of Science in Education from the University of Kansas. She began her teaching career at Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas, where she met the love of her life, her husband Charlie. Janet and Charlie were married on December 27, 1967, and enjoyed a very long, happy, loving marriage until her death.

The majority of Janet's teaching career was spent in Family and Consumer Sciences, taking great joy in teaching sewing and cooking to both junior and senior high school students at Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas and Hillcrest Junior High School/Westridge Middle School in Overland Park, Kansas. She also served as a school counselor at Central Junior High School in Kansas City, Kansas. She retired from teaching in 1998.

Throughout her life, she took great joy in her family and many friends. Her creativity and exceptional culinary skills made every holiday and family dinner an event to remember. Her amazingly positive outlook brought happiness and joy to everyone she met. Her strength through adversity served as an inspiration to her family and friends.

When she was diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, very little was known about the disease and little to no resources were available to patients. She spearheaded the efforts to develop the Greater KC Sjogren's Syndrome Support Network, bringing in physicians and other medical professionals to monthly meetings to educate and inform not only Sjogren's patients but their families as well.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Galen and Parkalene Epperson and her stepmother, Vada Epperson Lewis.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Nichols of the home, her children Karen (Terry) McAbee of Olathe, KS and Matthew (Enki) Nichols of Lone Tree, CO, and grandchildren Michael McAbee, Kansas City, MO, Christopher McAbee, Phoenix, AZ, Jacob Nichols, Seattle, WA, Julia Nichols, Emilie Clements, Erin Clements, Lone Tree, CO., sister Patti (Steve) Yust, Sylvia, KS, nephew, Rob (Jen) Tope, Iva, S.C., two nieces, Shelly (Mike) Todd, Baldwin City, Ks and Sheri (Terry) Van Buren, Hutchinson, KS and great nieces &amp; nephews.

Services will be held at Porter Funeral Home in Lenexa on Saturday, May 13 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be immediately prior from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

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 </figure>Janet Gail (Epperson) Nichols, 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Lenexa, Kansas on Monday, May 8, 2023.Janet was born on August 10, 1943, in Reno County, Kansas as the oldest of two daughters to Galen and Parkalene (Coffey) Epperson. She graduated from Partridge High School in Partridge, Kansas. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education from the Emporia State Teachers College with an emphasis in Home Economics, and her Master of Science in Education from the University of Kansas. She began her teaching career at Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas, where she met the love of her life, her husband Charlie. Janet and Charlie were married on December 27, 1967, and enjoyed a very long, happy, loving marriage until her death.The majority of Janet's teaching career was spent in Family and Consumer Sciences, taking great joy in teaching sewing and cooking to both junior and senior high school students at Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas and Hillcrest Junior High School/Westridge Middle School in Overland Park, Kansas. She also served as a school counselor at Central Junior High School in Kansas City, Kansas. She retired from teaching in 1998.Throughout her life, she took great joy in her family and many friends. Her creativity and exceptional culinary skills made every holiday and family dinner an event to remember. Her amazingly positive outlook brought happiness and joy to everyone she met. Her strength through adversity served as an inspiration to her family and friends.When she was diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, very little was known about the disease and little to no resources were available to patients. She spearheaded the efforts to develop the Greater KC Sjogren's Syndrome Support Network, bringing in physicians and other medical professionals to monthly meetings to educate and inform not only Sjogren's patients but their families as well.She is preceded in death by her parents, Galen and Parkalene Epperson and her stepmother, Vada Epperson Lewis.She is survived by her husband, Charles Nichols of the home, her children Karen (Terry) McAbee of Olathe, KS and Matthew (Enki) Nichols of Lone Tree, CO, and grandchildren Michael McAbee, Kansas City, MO, Christopher McAbee, Phoenix, AZ, Jacob Nichols, Seattle, WA, Julia Nichols, Emilie Clements, Erin Clements, Lone Tree, CO., sister Patti (Steve) Yust, Sylvia, KS, nephew, Rob (Jen) Tope, Iva, S.C., two nieces, Shelly (Mike) Todd, Baldwin City, Ks and Sheri (Terry) Van Buren, Hutchinson, KS and great nieces &amp; nephews.Services will be held at Porter Funeral Home in Lenexa on Saturday, May 13 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be immediately prior from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Janet Gail (Epperson) Nichols |1943-2023|

LaVena Kay Kidd, 82, passed away Sunday April 23, 2023, at Salem Home in Hillsboro.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

LaVena was born May 8th, 1940, in El Dorado, Kansas, the daughter of Jesse and Mary (Tyndall) Chisman. She grew up in Augusta, where her father was for many years the town's shoe cobbler. She attended Augusta schools and graduated from Augusta High School in 1958, then attended El Dorado Junior College (now Butler Community College) where she studied nursing.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

On August 21, 1960, she married Lester Edward Kidd, who she met in Topeka where at the time she was continuing her nurse's training, at First Southern Baptist Church in Augusta. He preceded her in death January 23, 2023. They established their first home in Salina, where Ed at the time was serving in the Kansas Army National Guard. All three of their children were born in Salina, where the family resided until 1969 when they moved to Lawrence.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

A McPherson resident since 1973, she was a homemaker and artist, also working as a magazine racker for MS News for many years. One of her designs was used as the button for the 2012 McPherson County All Schools Day Celebration and is included in the All Schools Day courtyard at the McPherson Community Building.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

She was also a long-time member of MENSA, and did a variety of art work that was published in regional, national and international publications.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

LaVena is survived by two sons, Lucky and Patrick, and one daughter, Elizabeth Hedberg, all of McPherson, along with three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and a sister, Jolene Palmer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

A graveside service for both, LaVena and Lester, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the Smoky Hill Cemetery near Lindsborg.&nbsp; Rev. Lynn Scott will officiate the service.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson County Humane Society in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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

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 </figure>LaVena Kay Kidd, 82, passed away Sunday April 23, 2023, at Salem Home in Hillsboro.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; LaVena was born May 8th, 1940, in El Dorado, Kansas, the daughter of Jesse and Mary (Tyndall) Chisman. She grew up in Augusta, where her father was for many years the town's shoe cobbler. She attended Augusta schools and graduated from Augusta High School in 1958, then attended El Dorado Junior College (now Butler Community College) where she studied nursing.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On August 21, 1960, she married Lester Edward Kidd, who she met in Topeka where at the time she was continuing her nurse's training, at First Southern Baptist Church in Augusta. He preceded her in death January 23, 2023. They established their first home in Salina, where Ed at the time was serving in the Kansas Army National Guard. All three of their children were born in Salina, where the family resided until 1969 when they moved to Lawrence.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A McPherson resident since 1973, she was a homemaker and artist, also working as a magazine racker for MS News for many years. One of her designs was used as the button for the 2012 McPherson County All Schools Day Celebration and is included in the All Schools Day courtyard at the McPherson Community Building.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was also a long-time member of MENSA, and did a variety of art work that was published in regional, national and international publications.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; LaVena is survived by two sons, Lucky and Patrick, and one daughter, Elizabeth Hedberg, all of McPherson, along with three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and a sister, Jolene Palmer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A graveside service for both, LaVena and Lester, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the Smoky Hill Cemetery near Lindsborg.&nbsp; Rev. Lynn Scott will officiate the service.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson County Humane Society in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

LaVena Kay Kidd |1940-2023|

Susan Leone Guinn, age 69, passed away on May 6th, 2023 in her home in Wichita, Kansas. She was born in Chillicothe, Missouri to William L. Shale and Hertha E. (Albright) Shale. She was a resident of Wichita, Kansas since 1983. She attended schools in Chillicothe, Missouri, where she graduated from Chillicothe High School, in 1973. After graduating, she married Ronnie Taube, and remained married to him until their divorce, in 1980.

Susan worked as a ward secretary, physician's secretary and a medical coder at the Wichita Veterans Administration until 2000, when she took an early retirement. She loved cats, and had many of them, over the years, along with several dogs. She loved fishing and camping, and she made ceramics for several years.&nbsp; She was a sweet, loving person, who will be remembered fondly, and with love, by everyone she touched.

She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Glennie Albright; her father, William L Shale; her mother, Hertha E. Shale; and sister, Helen Shale, who died shortly after birth.

Although she never gave birth to any children of her own, she helped her husband, Dennis P. Guinn, raise his two teenage boys, into manhood, and they regarded her as a mother, a friend, and a confidant.

Susan is survived by her husband, Dennis; sons Jeremy Thomas Guinn; Shane Michael Guinn; grandsons Forestt Patrick Guinn; Evan Michael Guinn and his wife, Laura; Noah Thomas Guinn; Jackson Slade Guinn; and great grand daughter, Lucy Sue Guinn.

Viewing and Service will be 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 at the Baker Funeral Home in Valley Center, Kansas.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be designated in her name to the Humane Society Of Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Susan Leone Guinn, age 69, passed away on May 6th, 2023 in her home in Wichita, Kansas. She was born in Chillicothe, Missouri to William L. Shale and Hertha E. (Albright) Shale. She was a resident of Wichita, Kansas since 1983. She attended schools in Chillicothe, Missouri, where she graduated from Chillicothe High School, in 1973. After graduating, she married Ronnie Taube, and remained married to him until their divorce, in 1980.Susan worked as a ward secretary, physician's secretary and a medical coder at the Wichita Veterans Administration until 2000, when she took an early retirement. She loved cats, and had many of them, over the years, along with several dogs. She loved fishing and camping, and she made ceramics for several years.&nbsp; She was a sweet, loving person, who will be remembered fondly, and with love, by everyone she touched.She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Glennie Albright; her father, William L Shale; her mother, Hertha E. Shale; and sister, Helen Shale, who died shortly after birth.Although she never gave birth to any children of her own, she helped her husband, Dennis P. Guinn, raise his two teenage boys, into manhood, and they regarded her as a mother, a friend, and a confidant.Susan is survived by her husband, Dennis; sons Jeremy Thomas Guinn; Shane Michael Guinn; grandsons Forestt Patrick Guinn; Evan Michael Guinn and his wife, Laura; Noah Thomas Guinn; Jackson Slade Guinn; and great grand daughter, Lucy Sue Guinn.Viewing and Service will be 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 at the Baker Funeral Home in Valley Center, Kansas.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be designated in her name to the Humane Society Of Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp;Condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.bakerfhvc.com">www.bakerfhvc.com</a>.

Susan Leone Guinn |2023|

Vernon Wier Norton, 77, passed away May 9, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born December 6, 1945, in Eye, England, to Kenneth W. Norton and Netta (Jolly) Norton.

Vernon was a graduate of Kermit High School, Kermit, TX, and earned an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement from Seward County Community College, Liberal, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;He served in the United States Navy from April 1965 to November 1968.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

On July 4, 1970, Vernon married Rosemary E. Lucas, in Denver, CO.&nbsp;&nbsp;They shared over 52 years of marriage.

He is survived by:&nbsp;&nbsp;his wife, Rosemary Norton of Hutchinson, KS; children, Vikki (Christopher) Mader of Nickerson, KS, and Brenton (Lindsay) Norton of Katy, TX; grandchildren, Kalie Mader, Brandy (Rex) Farmer, Jacob (fiancée Kadie Smith) Mader, Sophie Mader, Luke Norton, and Blake Norton; and brother, John Norton of Kermit, TX.

Vernon was preceded in death by:&nbsp;&nbsp;his parents; sisters, Wendy Jones and Mary Walker; and brother, Michael Norton.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Calvary Chapel Church, 1400 N. Adams, Hutchinson, KS, with Pastor Luke Helmuth officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023, through Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2023, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Cancer Council of Reno County or Calvary Chapel Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Vernon Wier Norton, 77, passed away May 9, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born December 6, 1945, in Eye, England, to Kenneth W. Norton and Netta (Jolly) Norton.Vernon was a graduate of Kermit High School, Kermit, TX, and earned an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement from Seward County Community College, Liberal, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;He served in the United States Navy from April 1965 to November 1968.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On July 4, 1970, Vernon married Rosemary E. Lucas, in Denver, CO.&nbsp;&nbsp;They shared over 52 years of marriage.He is survived by:&nbsp;&nbsp;his wife, Rosemary Norton of Hutchinson, KS; children, Vikki (Christopher) Mader of Nickerson, KS, and Brenton (Lindsay) Norton of Katy, TX; grandchildren, Kalie Mader, Brandy (Rex) Farmer, Jacob (fiancée Kadie Smith) Mader, Sophie Mader, Luke Norton, and Blake Norton; and brother, John Norton of Kermit, TX.Vernon was preceded in death by:&nbsp;&nbsp;his parents; sisters, Wendy Jones and Mary Walker; and brother, Michael Norton.Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Calvary Chapel Church, 1400 N. Adams, Hutchinson, KS, with Pastor Luke Helmuth officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023, through Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2023, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cremation has taken place.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Cancer Council of Reno County or Calvary Chapel Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Vernon Wier Norton |1945-2023|

Gary Calvin Johanning, 69, of Nickerson, died May 9, 2023, at his home. He was born November 3, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Victor and Marceline (McAllister) Johanning.

Gary graduated from Nickerson High School. He worked at Consolidated Manufacturing and Reno County Public Works before retirement. Gary enjoyed farming, fishing, gardening, and most importantly, spending time with his family.

On June 1, 2018, he married Merlu Grace Relles. She survives.

Also surviving are: his son, Chad Johanning (Cori); grandson, Evan Johanning (Amanda); siblings, Jerry Johanning (Andrea), Teri Johanning; nephews, JJ Johanning, Austin Johanning, Mark Beshears; niece, Madison Johanning; and many other extended family members.

Gary was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Curtis; nephew, Dustin Beshears.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2023, at St. Teresa Catholic Church, 211 E 5th&nbsp;Ave., Hutchinson. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Friends may call from 1-8 p.m., with family present to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Gary Calvin Johanning, 69, of Nickerson, died May 9, 2023, at his home. He was born November 3, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Victor and Marceline (McAllister) Johanning.Gary graduated from Nickerson High School. He worked at Consolidated Manufacturing and Reno County Public Works before retirement. Gary enjoyed farming, fishing, gardening, and most importantly, spending time with his family.On June 1, 2018, he married Merlu Grace Relles. She survives.Also surviving are: his son, Chad Johanning (Cori); grandson, Evan Johanning (Amanda); siblings, Jerry Johanning (Andrea), Teri Johanning; nephews, JJ Johanning, Austin Johanning, Mark Beshears; niece, Madison Johanning; and many other extended family members.Gary was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Curtis; nephew, Dustin Beshears.Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2023, at St. Teresa Catholic Church, 211 E 5th&nbsp;Ave., Hutchinson. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.Friends may call from 1-8 p.m., with family present to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials may be made to Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Gary Calvin Johanning |1953-2023|

Doris Lee Kimmel, 94, died May 8, 2023, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born December 7, 1928, in Oskaloosa, KS, to Charles Earl and Imo Odessa (Cottrell) Johnson.

Doris graduated from Oskaloosa High School and Kansas State University with her bachelor’s degree in Home Economics.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was raised on the family farm, learning the value of hard work and dedication.

&nbsp;Doris was an avid lap swimmer, swimming every morning at 6:00am at the YMCA. She enjoyed working in her yard, flower beds and rose garden.

Since 1962, Doris was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Hutchinson. She was a deacon, elder and taught Sunday school. Early Chapel service was her joy.

On February 14, 1947, she married W.D. “Bill” Kimmel, in Oskaloosa.&nbsp;&nbsp;He died April 27, 2004, after sharing 57 years of marriage.

Doris is survived by:&nbsp;&nbsp;sons, Dave Kimmel (Mary Kay) of Colorado Springs, CO, and Tedd Kimmel (Julie) of Hutchinson; and four grandchildren, Chris Kimmel (Jenn), Wesley Kimmel (Sara), Katie Kimmel, and Anna Kimmel.

She was preceded in death by:&nbsp;&nbsp;her parents; infant son, Thomas Robert Kimmel; grandson, William David “Will” Kimmel; and a brother, Wilbur Johnson.

Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;A private family service will take place, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Hutchinson YMCA or First Presbyterian Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchison, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;67501.

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 </figure>Doris Lee Kimmel, 94, died May 8, 2023, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born December 7, 1928, in Oskaloosa, KS, to Charles Earl and Imo Odessa (Cottrell) Johnson.Doris graduated from Oskaloosa High School and Kansas State University with her bachelor’s degree in Home Economics.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was raised on the family farm, learning the value of hard work and dedication.&nbsp;Doris was an avid lap swimmer, swimming every morning at 6:00am at the YMCA. She enjoyed working in her yard, flower beds and rose garden.Since 1962, Doris was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Hutchinson. She was a deacon, elder and taught Sunday school. Early Chapel service was her joy.On February 14, 1947, she married W.D. “Bill” Kimmel, in Oskaloosa.&nbsp;&nbsp;He died April 27, 2004, after sharing 57 years of marriage.Doris is survived by:&nbsp;&nbsp;sons, Dave Kimmel (Mary Kay) of Colorado Springs, CO, and Tedd Kimmel (Julie) of Hutchinson; and four grandchildren, Chris Kimmel (Jenn), Wesley Kimmel (Sara), Katie Kimmel, and Anna Kimmel.She was preceded in death by:&nbsp;&nbsp;her parents; infant son, Thomas Robert Kimmel; grandson, William David “Will” Kimmel; and a brother, Wilbur Johnson.Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;A private family service will take place, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Hutchinson YMCA or First Presbyterian Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchison, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;67501.

Doris Lee Kimmel |1928-2023|

Denise Lynn Colucci, 54, passed away on April 13, 2023, in Seattle, WA. She was born January 1, 1969, in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Juanita Navarro. Denise graduated from McPherson High School and received her Master’s Degree at Ft. Hays State University.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a case manager in the Seattle, WA area.&nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed spending her free time experimenting and cooking different nationalities of food.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1969, she was baptized at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Hutchinson. Denise was preceded in death by her husband, David Colucci. She is survived by her mother, Juanita Navarro; two brothers, Tim Byrd and Richard Byrd Jr.; and numerous aunts and uncles. Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 19, 2023, at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th&nbsp;Ave, Hutchinson, with Pastor Robert Phipps officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hutchinson Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Denise Lynn Colucci, 54, passed away on April 13, 2023, in Seattle, WA. She was born January 1, 1969, in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Juanita Navarro. Denise graduated from McPherson High School and received her Master’s Degree at Ft. Hays State University.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a case manager in the Seattle, WA area.&nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed spending her free time experimenting and cooking different nationalities of food.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1969, she was baptized at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Hutchinson. Denise was preceded in death by her husband, David Colucci. She is survived by her mother, Juanita Navarro; two brothers, Tim Byrd and Richard Byrd Jr.; and numerous aunts and uncles. Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 19, 2023, at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th&nbsp;Ave, Hutchinson, with Pastor Robert Phipps officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hutchinson Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Denise Lynn Colucci |1969-2023|

Claudia Faye Hawthorne, 79, passed away May 4, 2023 at her home in South Hutchinson, KS. She was born September 17, 1943 in Newton, KS, the daughter George Payne and Lou Brown. Claudia owned her own custodial business in Hutchinson and worked for Republic Group where she retired after more than 25 years. She enjoyed playing the piano and was a song writer. She was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where she played the piano for 12 years. Claudia also attended and was a member of McGee Chapel Church of God in Christ in Hutchinson. Claudia was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Theoplis Johnson Jr. and a brother, Cedrick Jackson. She is survived by her three granddaughters, Tameila Johnson, Giselle Johnson and Karlee Caudil; one grandson, Theoplis Johnson III; two great grandchildren, Yasmene Carter and London Vassell; one sister, Shirley Owens; one brother, Donald Jackson and two god sons, Charles “7” Crumble and Chad E. Mayberry. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 1015 E. 7th, Hutchinson, with the Reverend William Green Sr. officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson. Burial will follow in Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson. Memorial contributions are suggested to Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel. Service will be lived streamed on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064428386388">Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church’s Facebook page</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Claudia Faye Hawthorne, 79, passed away May 4, 2023 at her home in South Hutchinson, KS. She was born September 17, 1943 in Newton, KS, the daughter George Payne and Lou Brown. Claudia owned her own custodial business in Hutchinson and worked for Republic Group where she retired after more than 25 years. She enjoyed playing the piano and was a song writer. She was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where she played the piano for 12 years. Claudia also attended and was a member of McGee Chapel Church of God in Christ in Hutchinson. Claudia was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Theoplis Johnson Jr. and a brother, Cedrick Jackson. She is survived by her three granddaughters, Tameila Johnson, Giselle Johnson and Karlee Caudil; one grandson, Theoplis Johnson III; two great grandchildren, Yasmene Carter and London Vassell; one sister, Shirley Owens; one brother, Donald Jackson and two god sons, Charles “7” Crumble and Chad E. Mayberry. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 1015 E. 7th, Hutchinson, with the Reverend William Green Sr. officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson. Burial will follow in Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson. Memorial contributions are suggested to Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel. Service will be lived streamed on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064428386388">Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church’s Facebook page</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Claudia Faye Hawthorne |1943-2023|

Keith Aaron Wright, 83, of Hutchinson, died May 6, 2023, at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie. He was born October 21, 1939, in Dodge City, to James Henry and Jessie Mae (Schofield) Wright.

Keith graduated from Cheyenne County High School, St. Francis, KS, in 1958. He also graduated from Wichita Business College.

From 1960 to 1968, Keith worked as an accountant at Embee- Hammond in Wichita. Then from 1968 to 1995, he worked for Kansas Gas Service and Westar Energy in Hutchinson.

Music was a large part of Keith’s life. He enjoyed singing, and he could play most any string instrument, with the guitar being his favorite. Keith loved to play all types of music- from rock and roll to gospel to country music on his guitar. In addition, he could also play the bass drum and trumpet. Keith was an avid KU basketball fan and a faithful member of First Congregational Church, Hutchinson.

On June 2, 1962, he married Judith “Judy” Dianne Odil, in Wichita.

Keith is survived by: his loving wife, Judy Wright; son, James “Jim” Wright; granddaughter, Bridget Wright; great-grandson, Joshua Kuhr; brother, David (Jenny) Wright; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; three sisters; two brothers; and parent-in-laws.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023, at First Congregational Church, 3410 N. Plum St. Hutchinson, with Pastor Matt Stafford officiating. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Gentiva Hospice, Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie, or First Congregational Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Per Keiths' wishes, the family requests those attending his service please dress casual.

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 </figure>Keith Aaron Wright, 83, of Hutchinson, died May 6, 2023, at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie. He was born October 21, 1939, in Dodge City, to James Henry and Jessie Mae (Schofield) Wright.Keith graduated from Cheyenne County High School, St. Francis, KS, in 1958. He also graduated from Wichita Business College.From 1960 to 1968, Keith worked as an accountant at Embee- Hammond in Wichita. Then from 1968 to 1995, he worked for Kansas Gas Service and Westar Energy in Hutchinson.Music was a large part of Keith’s life. He enjoyed singing, and he could play most any string instrument, with the guitar being his favorite. Keith loved to play all types of music- from rock and roll to gospel to country music on his guitar. In addition, he could also play the bass drum and trumpet. Keith was an avid KU basketball fan and a faithful member of First Congregational Church, Hutchinson.On June 2, 1962, he married Judith “Judy” Dianne Odil, in Wichita.Keith is survived by: his loving wife, Judy Wright; son, James “Jim” Wright; granddaughter, Bridget Wright; great-grandson, Joshua Kuhr; brother, David (Jenny) Wright; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by: his parents; three sisters; two brothers; and parent-in-laws.Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023, at First Congregational Church, 3410 N. Plum St. Hutchinson, with Pastor Matt Stafford officiating. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson.Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Gentiva Hospice, Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie, or First Congregational Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.Per Keiths' wishes, the family requests those attending his service please dress casual.

Keith Aaron Wright |1939-2023|

Frances L. Pauls passed away peacefully and went to her heavenly home at the age of 97, on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Harvest House, Pleasant View Home, in Inman, Kansas.

Frances was born on January 6, 1926, to Isaac D. Dirks and Marie (Janzen) Dirks. She grew up south of Buhler, attended Willow Grove Grade School and graduated from Buhler High School. Frances trusted Christ as her Savior and was baptized at Finamore Lake southeast of Buhler.

On October 24, 1944, Frances was united in marriage to John R. Pauls of Inman. They had 4 children and enjoyed 58 wonderful years together. Frances enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing, and preparing wonderful meals. She loved flowers and would plant big flower gardens. They enjoyed traveling together, and spending time with family and friends.

Frances was a member of Zoar Mennonite Brethren Church, Inman. Frances and her husband, John R., were both active in church and served in various compacities. They participated in the Prison Ministries M-2 Program. They also provided a Sunday morning church service at several different care facilities in McPherson once a month, along with several other couples from Zoar Church. It was important to both her and Dad, to see their children and grandchildren walking with the Lord. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was dearly loved and will be missed.

Frances is survived by a daughter, Judy (Brian) Gallagher of Inman; a son, Mark (Miriam) Pauls of Inman; and son-in-law, Steve Hunt of Oregon; eight grandchildren; Matt (Lori) Gallagher, Shawn Gallagher, Patrick (Miranda) Gallagher, Aaron (Marla) Pauls, Andy (Tiffani) Pauls, Jenae (Adam) Suderman, David (Prema) Hunt, Jonathan Hunt, 15 great grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, Daniel (Kathy) Pauls.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John R. Pauls, a daughter, Lorene Hunt, a son, Keith Pauls; three brothers and three sisters-in-law, Richard (LaVera) Dirks, Victor (Evelyn) Dirks, and Harvey (Ramona) Dirks; a sister, Evelyn Doerksen; and two brothers-in-law, John Pankratz and Martin Doerksen.

A private family burial has taken place at Zoar Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2023, at Zoar Mennonite Brethren Church, Inman. Services will be live streamed on the Inman Funeral Home Facebook Page. Memorials may be made to Zoar Church or Gideon's International 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>Frances L. Pauls passed away peacefully and went to her heavenly home at the age of 97, on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Harvest House, Pleasant View Home, in Inman, Kansas.Frances was born on January 6, 1926, to Isaac D. Dirks and Marie (Janzen) Dirks. She grew up south of Buhler, attended Willow Grove Grade School and graduated from Buhler High School. Frances trusted Christ as her Savior and was baptized at Finamore Lake southeast of Buhler.On October 24, 1944, Frances was united in marriage to John R. Pauls of Inman. They had 4 children and enjoyed 58 wonderful years together. Frances enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing, and preparing wonderful meals. She loved flowers and would plant big flower gardens. They enjoyed traveling together, and spending time with family and friends.Frances was a member of Zoar Mennonite Brethren Church, Inman. Frances and her husband, John R., were both active in church and served in various compacities. They participated in the Prison Ministries M-2 Program. They also provided a Sunday morning church service at several different care facilities in McPherson once a month, along with several other couples from Zoar Church. It was important to both her and Dad, to see their children and grandchildren walking with the Lord. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was dearly loved and will be missed.Frances is survived by a daughter, Judy (Brian) Gallagher of Inman; a son, Mark (Miriam) Pauls of Inman; and son-in-law, Steve Hunt of Oregon; eight grandchildren; Matt (Lori) Gallagher, Shawn Gallagher, Patrick (Miranda) Gallagher, Aaron (Marla) Pauls, Andy (Tiffani) Pauls, Jenae (Adam) Suderman, David (Prema) Hunt, Jonathan Hunt, 15 great grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, Daniel (Kathy) Pauls.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John R. Pauls, a daughter, Lorene Hunt, a son, Keith Pauls; three brothers and three sisters-in-law, Richard (LaVera) Dirks, Victor (Evelyn) Dirks, and Harvey (Ramona) Dirks; a sister, Evelyn Doerksen; and two brothers-in-law, John Pankratz and Martin Doerksen.A private family burial has taken place at Zoar Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2023, at Zoar Mennonite Brethren Church, Inman. Services will be live streamed on the Inman Funeral Home Facebook Page. Memorials may be made to Zoar Church or Gideon's International 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>.

Frances L. Pauls |1926-2023|

Donald Glenn White, 60, died May 2, 2023, at his residence in Hutchinson. He was born August 18, 1962, in Du Quoin, IL, to Arthur Leon and Betty Jane (Wantland) White.

Donald graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1981. He worked as a cook for Prairie Dunes Country Club.

In his early years, Donald was a proud Eagle Scout. He loved listening to music, reminiscing, and watching old movies. Above all, his most favorite thing to do was spending time with his grandchildren and family.&nbsp;

On November 18, 1994, he married Janetta Faye Graves in Hutchinson.

Donald is survived by: his wife, Janetta White; children, Robert Cunningham, Melissa Dean, and Julie Hopkins; brother, Larry White; nephews, Scott, Leon, and Marty White; and 13 grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by: his parents and brothers, Ivan and Rick White.

There are no services planned at this time. Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Donald White Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219, N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Donald Glenn White, 60, died May 2, 2023, at his residence in Hutchinson. He was born August 18, 1962, in Du Quoin, IL, to Arthur Leon and Betty Jane (Wantland) White.Donald graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1981. He worked as a cook for Prairie Dunes Country Club.In his early years, Donald was a proud Eagle Scout. He loved listening to music, reminiscing, and watching old movies. Above all, his most favorite thing to do was spending time with his grandchildren and family.&nbsp;On November 18, 1994, he married Janetta Faye Graves in Hutchinson.Donald is survived by: his wife, Janetta White; children, Robert Cunningham, Melissa Dean, and Julie Hopkins; brother, Larry White; nephews, Scott, Leon, and Marty White; and 13 grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was preceded in death by: his parents and brothers, Ivan and Rick White.There are no services planned at this time. Cremation has taken place.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Donald White Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219, N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Donald Glenn White |1962-2023|

Lester “Les” Lavon Troyer, 83, died May 4, 2023, at his home in Yoder. He was born August 26, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Oliver and Mary (Yutzy) Troyer.

Les worked for Showalter Oil, eventually owning it for many years and later retired from USD 312 where he did school bus maintenance. He was a member of Yoder Mennonite Church for many years and recently has attended Journey Mennonite in South Hutchinson. Les’ greatest joy and favorite past time was being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. There are many wonderful memories between all of them and he will be dearly missed.

On October 3, 1958, he married Judy Headings, in Yoder. They shared 64 years of marriage.

Les is survived by: wife, Judy, Yoder; son, Tony (Terri), Haven; daughters, Janell, Hutchinson and Carma, Yoder; grandchildren, Jennifer (Dustin), Stephanie (Brian), Matthew (Jessica); great grandchildren, Hunter (Matty), Maddix, Ella, Kara, Jameson, Logan, and Memphis; and special friend, Diane.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Emma, Paul, and Leroy.

A family graveside will be held in Yoder Cemetery. Friends may call from 12 to 8 pm Sunday, May 7, 2023, with family present from 5 to 7 pm at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Haven Community EMS or Traditions Hospice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Lester “Les” Lavon Troyer, 83, died May 4, 2023, at his home in Yoder. He was born August 26, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Oliver and Mary (Yutzy) Troyer.Les worked for Showalter Oil, eventually owning it for many years and later retired from USD 312 where he did school bus maintenance. He was a member of Yoder Mennonite Church for many years and recently has attended Journey Mennonite in South Hutchinson. Les’ greatest joy and favorite past time was being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. There are many wonderful memories between all of them and he will be dearly missed.On October 3, 1958, he married Judy Headings, in Yoder. They shared 64 years of marriage.Les is survived by: wife, Judy, Yoder; son, Tony (Terri), Haven; daughters, Janell, Hutchinson and Carma, Yoder; grandchildren, Jennifer (Dustin), Stephanie (Brian), Matthew (Jessica); great grandchildren, Hunter (Matty), Maddix, Ella, Kara, Jameson, Logan, and Memphis; and special friend, Diane.He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Emma, Paul, and Leroy.A family graveside will be held in Yoder Cemetery. Friends may call from 12 to 8 pm Sunday, May 7, 2023, with family present from 5 to 7 pm at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials are suggested to Haven Community EMS or Traditions Hospice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Lester “Les” Lavon Troyer |1939-2023|

Thelma Mae Chancellor passed away peacefully May 4, 2023, at the Legends Assisted Living facility, Hutchinson, KS at the age of 81 from Parkinson Disease.&nbsp; Thelma was the youngest of five, born September 12, 1941, to parents Charley and Elsie (Dibben) Debenham, rural Abilene, KS.&nbsp;

Attending local one room schools in the Industry community during her childhood. Thelma graduated from Dickinson County Community High School, Chapman, KS in 1959.&nbsp;

Marrying Oron Ronald Travis January 15, 1960, and had a son and daughter from this union. Thelma started her career at Southwestern Bell Company in Abilene, KS as a telephone operator. Relocating to Salina in 1980, after the SWBC offices closed in Abilene. Due to an unexpected death Thelma’s first marriage ended October 19, 1994. Continuing to work until her retirement and 40 years of service, March 17, 2000.

Thelma met and married James Chancellor and relocated to Hutchinson, KS marrying November 6, 1999.&nbsp; Thelma was a member of Telephone Pioneers and Westside Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Sojourners Sunday School Class within the church. Thelma was fond of cooking and baking everything homemade, especially her grandkids’ favorite cookies.&nbsp; She enjoying making homemade strawberry ice cream.&nbsp;

Preceded in death by: her parents; first husband; brothers, Harold Debenham and Cecil Debenham, sister, Darlene (Debenham) Drouin; two step-daughters, Stacie Schlittenhardt, and Laura Hoffman.

Survivors include: her husband, James; son, Randall Travis, Abilene; daughter, Rhonda (Travis) Garcia, Salina; grandchildren, Christopher (Gracie) Garcia, Charlottesville, VA, Gina (Jacob) Rush, Shawnee, Jennifer Dechant, Denver, CO, and Amy Tonthat, Waco, TX; step-daughter, Janice (Tommy) Murphy, Wichita; sister, Ruby French, Abilene; and many other extended family members, friends and neighbors.&nbsp;

Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Westside Baptist Church, Hutchinson, with Pastor Tim Adrian officiating. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. in Minneapolis Cemetery, Minneapolis, KS.

Memorials are suggested to the Rebecca Morrison House, Salina, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501. Please list Thelma in the memo so they can be put towards a memorial in her name.

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 </figure>Thelma Mae Chancellor passed away peacefully May 4, 2023, at the Legends Assisted Living facility, Hutchinson, KS at the age of 81 from Parkinson Disease.&nbsp; Thelma was the youngest of five, born September 12, 1941, to parents Charley and Elsie (Dibben) Debenham, rural Abilene, KS.&nbsp;Attending local one room schools in the Industry community during her childhood. Thelma graduated from Dickinson County Community High School, Chapman, KS in 1959.&nbsp;Marrying Oron Ronald Travis January 15, 1960, and had a son and daughter from this union. Thelma started her career at Southwestern Bell Company in Abilene, KS as a telephone operator. Relocating to Salina in 1980, after the SWBC offices closed in Abilene. Due to an unexpected death Thelma’s first marriage ended October 19, 1994. Continuing to work until her retirement and 40 years of service, March 17, 2000.Thelma met and married James Chancellor and relocated to Hutchinson, KS marrying November 6, 1999.&nbsp; Thelma was a member of Telephone Pioneers and Westside Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Sojourners Sunday School Class within the church. Thelma was fond of cooking and baking everything homemade, especially her grandkids’ favorite cookies.&nbsp; She enjoying making homemade strawberry ice cream.&nbsp;Preceded in death by: her parents; first husband; brothers, Harold Debenham and Cecil Debenham, sister, Darlene (Debenham) Drouin; two step-daughters, Stacie Schlittenhardt, and Laura Hoffman.Survivors include: her husband, James; son, Randall Travis, Abilene; daughter, Rhonda (Travis) Garcia, Salina; grandchildren, Christopher (Gracie) Garcia, Charlottesville, VA, Gina (Jacob) Rush, Shawnee, Jennifer Dechant, Denver, CO, and Amy Tonthat, Waco, TX; step-daughter, Janice (Tommy) Murphy, Wichita; sister, Ruby French, Abilene; and many other extended family members, friends and neighbors.&nbsp;Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Westside Baptist Church, Hutchinson, with Pastor Tim Adrian officiating. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. in Minneapolis Cemetery, Minneapolis, KS.Memorials are suggested to the Rebecca Morrison House, Salina, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501. Please list Thelma in the memo so they can be put towards a memorial in her name.

Thelma Mae Chancellor |1941-2023|

Raymond “Ray” Kauffman, 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS. Ray was born on June 28, 1939, in Hutchinson, KS, the son of David J. and Elizabeth (Headings) Kauffman. Ray graduated from Haven High School. On January 27, 1961, he married Diane Sutton in Hutchinson, to this union they were blessed with three children, Scott, Kim, and D.J. Ray was owner of Sutton-Kauffman Transmission and retired after 47 years. Ray was a long time member of the Nazarene Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Raymond Scott Kauffman; sister, Janice Huyard, and niece, Glenda Darby. Ray is survived by his wife, Diane; daughter, Kimberly Diane (Jess) Easdon; son, David Jon (Cheryl) Kauffman, all of Hutchinson; five siblings, Betty Bentch of Holts Summit, MO, Glen (Freda) Kauffman, Willis (Thelma) Kauffman both of South Hutchinson, Barbara (Lee) Hochstetler of Elkhart, IN, Sheryl (Russ) Stucky of Moundridge; seven grandchildren, Colton (Sarah) Easdon, Charlie (Rachel) Easdon, Cyla Easdon, Sam (Sidnee) Kauffman, Lindsey Kauffman, Kaylee Kauffman and Avery Kauffman; three great grandchildren, Abigail and Josiah Easdon and Presslee Kauffman; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the funeral chapel with family present from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W. 4th Ave, Hutchinson. Memorials may be given to Central Christian School and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>Raymond “Ray” Kauffman, 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS. Ray was born on June 28, 1939, in Hutchinson, KS, the son of David J. and Elizabeth (Headings) Kauffman. Ray graduated from Haven High School. On January 27, 1961, he married Diane Sutton in Hutchinson, to this union they were blessed with three children, Scott, Kim, and D.J. Ray was owner of Sutton-Kauffman Transmission and retired after 47 years. Ray was a long time member of the Nazarene Church.He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Raymond Scott Kauffman; sister, Janice Huyard, and niece, Glenda Darby. Ray is survived by his wife, Diane; daughter, Kimberly Diane (Jess) Easdon; son, David Jon (Cheryl) Kauffman, all of Hutchinson; five siblings, Betty Bentch of Holts Summit, MO, Glen (Freda) Kauffman, Willis (Thelma) Kauffman both of South Hutchinson, Barbara (Lee) Hochstetler of Elkhart, IN, Sheryl (Russ) Stucky of Moundridge; seven grandchildren, Colton (Sarah) Easdon, Charlie (Rachel) Easdon, Cyla Easdon, Sam (Sidnee) Kauffman, Lindsey Kauffman, Kaylee Kauffman and Avery Kauffman; three great grandchildren, Abigail and Josiah Easdon and Presslee Kauffman; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the funeral chapel with family present from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W. 4th Ave, Hutchinson. Memorials may be given to Central Christian School and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Raymond “Ray” Kauffman |1939-2023|

Leslie Green, 90, died February 28, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Albuquerque, NM.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born June 12, 1932, in Lenapah, OK, to Willis Ray and Susie Belle (Shufeldt) Green.

Leslie served in the United States Army and was called to duty in the Korean War in Battery A: 145th&nbsp;Anti-Artillery Battalion, 45th&nbsp;Infantry “Thunderbird” Division.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a citizen of the Shawnee and Cherokee Tribe and a life member of the VFW. In Leslie’s early years, he worked at Collingwood Grain Elevator.&nbsp;&nbsp;He then found his career path working for Blick Sales and retiring with City Beverage. Everyone seemed to know and love him.&nbsp;&nbsp;Leslie enjoyed taking walks and met practically everyone in the neighborhood. He was especially fond of playing card games and could sit for hours playing his favorite game, “Domino’s”.

On November 22, 1952, he married Pauline Emmajean “Jeanne” Frantz, in Lenapah, OK, and they shared over 70 years of marriage. Leslie and Jeanne settled in Hutchinson, Kansas where they raised two daughters (Lesley and Sandra) before moving to Partridge, KS where they retired. Unfortunately, illnesses began in 2014, which required they move to live with their daughter, Sandy and son-in-law, Gary in Albuquerque, NM.

Leslie is survived by: his loving wife, Jeanne Green; daughter, Sandy and Gary Guerrero, all of Albuquerque, NM; his grandson, Cody McAdams, Cody’s wife Bree and his great-grand-daughters, Jaidence, Colbi and Paxton of Maricopa, AZ; his twin brother Lawrence Green of Vanita, OK; and sister, Carolyn Foster of Lenapah, OK.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, Bill and Susie; a sister, Carol Faye Green; and eldest daughter, Lesley J. Hiebert.

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Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary, with Pastor Sheridan Irick officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2023, with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;67501.

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 </figure>Leslie Green, 90, died February 28, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Albuquerque, NM.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born June 12, 1932, in Lenapah, OK, to Willis Ray and Susie Belle (Shufeldt) Green.Leslie served in the United States Army and was called to duty in the Korean War in Battery A: 145th&nbsp;Anti-Artillery Battalion, 45th&nbsp;Infantry “Thunderbird” Division.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a citizen of the Shawnee and Cherokee Tribe and a life member of the VFW. In Leslie’s early years, he worked at Collingwood Grain Elevator.&nbsp;&nbsp;He then found his career path working for Blick Sales and retiring with City Beverage. Everyone seemed to know and love him.&nbsp;&nbsp;Leslie enjoyed taking walks and met practically everyone in the neighborhood. He was especially fond of playing card games and could sit for hours playing his favorite game, “Domino’s”.On November 22, 1952, he married Pauline Emmajean “Jeanne” Frantz, in Lenapah, OK, and they shared over 70 years of marriage. Leslie and Jeanne settled in Hutchinson, Kansas where they raised two daughters (Lesley and Sandra) before moving to Partridge, KS where they retired. Unfortunately, illnesses began in 2014, which required they move to live with their daughter, Sandy and son-in-law, Gary in Albuquerque, NM.Leslie is survived by: his loving wife, Jeanne Green; daughter, Sandy and Gary Guerrero, all of Albuquerque, NM; his grandson, Cody McAdams, Cody’s wife Bree and his great-grand-daughters, Jaidence, Colbi and Paxton of Maricopa, AZ; his twin brother Lawrence Green of Vanita, OK; and sister, Carolyn Foster of Lenapah, OK.He was preceded in death by: his parents, Bill and Susie; a sister, Carol Faye Green; and eldest daughter, Lesley J. Hiebert.<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY4MzMyNDIxODI0OTgyMyZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click here to view Leslie's Funeral Service</a>Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary, with Pastor Sheridan Irick officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2023, with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;67501.

Leslie Green |1932-2023|

Gretchen Kay Theisen-Halpain, 85, died May 3, 2023, surrounded by her daughters and son-in-law.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born August 10, 1937, in El Paso, TX, and raised by Karl and Gladys (Stewart) von Metzradt.

Gretchen enjoyed working in retail sales, with cosmetics as her specialty.&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition, she enjoyed fishing, gardening, and traveling (especially when she was a military wife).&nbsp;&nbsp;Gretchen was a member of Countryside Baptist Church, and looked forward to the weekly Bible studies at the church.

On October 2, 1976, she married John L. Theisen, in Wichita. He died July 16, 1997.&nbsp;&nbsp;On June 25, 2016, she married Charles Duane Halpain.&nbsp;&nbsp;He died July 20, 2018.

Gretchen is survived by:&nbsp;&nbsp;daughters, Sadie “Robin”&nbsp;&nbsp;Lawrence and husband Terry of Hutchinson; Pamala “Sue” Green and wife Cindy Servantez of Topeka; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2023, at Countryside Baptist Church, 819 W. 30th, Hutchinson, with Pastor Ron Kyker officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp;&nbsp;Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Countryside Baptist Church (to benefit the Christian education program), in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;67501.

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 </figure>Gretchen Kay Theisen-Halpain, 85, died May 3, 2023, surrounded by her daughters and son-in-law.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born August 10, 1937, in El Paso, TX, and raised by Karl and Gladys (Stewart) von Metzradt.Gretchen enjoyed working in retail sales, with cosmetics as her specialty.&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition, she enjoyed fishing, gardening, and traveling (especially when she was a military wife).&nbsp;&nbsp;Gretchen was a member of Countryside Baptist Church, and looked forward to the weekly Bible studies at the church.On October 2, 1976, she married John L. Theisen, in Wichita. He died July 16, 1997.&nbsp;&nbsp;On June 25, 2016, she married Charles Duane Halpain.&nbsp;&nbsp;He died July 20, 2018.Gretchen is survived by:&nbsp;&nbsp;daughters, Sadie “Robin”&nbsp;&nbsp;Lawrence and husband Terry of Hutchinson; Pamala “Sue” Green and wife Cindy Servantez of Topeka; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2023, at Countryside Baptist Church, 819 W. 30th, Hutchinson, with Pastor Ron Kyker officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp;&nbsp;Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Countryside Baptist Church (to benefit the Christian education program), in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;67501.

Gretchen Kay Theisen-Halpain |1937-2023|

We are sad to announce the passing of Sharon Mae Blank, 79, on May 2, 2023, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born in Anthony, Kansas on August 21, 1943, to Ralph and Marjorie (Bunce) Johnston.

Sharon graduated from Anthony High School in 1961, and then attended Kansas State University to study elementary education. She met Don while in Manhattan. She finished her degree at McPherson College after moving to the farm. She enjoyed farming with Don and their son Brad. Sharon and Don also enjoyed square dancing, where they met some of their best friends. Sharon was a member of the Starlight Square Dance Club, a co-founder of the Inman Booster Club, and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a big K-State fan and enjoyed attending games with her family. Sharon was so proud that all her grandkids attended or plan to attend K-State. She loved watching her grandkids participate in sports and other activities. Sharon was known for her wonderful cooking and baking, especially her creative cakes that she made for family and friends. She loved gardening with her daughter Kim and her grandkids. The Grandkids Garden sold their produce at the Reno County Farmers Market for the last 13 years.

On July 18, 1964, Sharon married Donald Blank in Anthony. They shared 36 years of marriage before he passed on November 23, 2000.

She is survived by: daughter, Kim Manke (Jason), Hutchinson; son, Brad Blank (Cheri), Hutchinson; and grandchildren, Taylor and Jaron Manke, Kyler, Kolby, and Kendyn Blank.

Sharon was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, Ronald Johnston; and husband, Don Blank.

Funeral service will be 10 am Monday, May 8, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 am to 5pm Saturday or 1 pm to 8 pm Sunday, with family present from 5 to 7 pm Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.

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 </figure>We are sad to announce the passing of Sharon Mae Blank, 79, on May 2, 2023, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born in Anthony, Kansas on August 21, 1943, to Ralph and Marjorie (Bunce) Johnston.Sharon graduated from Anthony High School in 1961, and then attended Kansas State University to study elementary education. She met Don while in Manhattan. She finished her degree at McPherson College after moving to the farm. She enjoyed farming with Don and their son Brad. Sharon and Don also enjoyed square dancing, where they met some of their best friends. Sharon was a member of the Starlight Square Dance Club, a co-founder of the Inman Booster Club, and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a big K-State fan and enjoyed attending games with her family. Sharon was so proud that all her grandkids attended or plan to attend K-State. She loved watching her grandkids participate in sports and other activities. Sharon was known for her wonderful cooking and baking, especially her creative cakes that she made for family and friends. She loved gardening with her daughter Kim and her grandkids. The Grandkids Garden sold their produce at the Reno County Farmers Market for the last 13 years.On July 18, 1964, Sharon married Donald Blank in Anthony. They shared 36 years of marriage before he passed on November 23, 2000.She is survived by: daughter, Kim Manke (Jason), Hutchinson; son, Brad Blank (Cheri), Hutchinson; and grandchildren, Taylor and Jaron Manke, Kyler, Kolby, and Kendyn Blank.Sharon was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, Ronald Johnston; and husband, Don Blank.Funeral service will be 10 am Monday, May 8, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 am to 5pm Saturday or 1 pm to 8 pm Sunday, with family present from 5 to 7 pm Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.

Sharon Blank |1943-2023|

Marsha Anne (Miles) Parker, 69, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, April 28, 2023, in Sedgwick, Kansas.

She was born on January 5, 1954, in Karnak, Illinois to Ernest and Alma Marie McKinney Miles. She was the eighth of nine children. At ten years old, she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior at the local Methodist church.

She attended schools in Pulaski County and graduated from Carbondale Community High School in 1972. During this time Ernest passed away in 1971. From 1972 to 1974 she attended Shawnee Community College in Ullin, Illinois where she graduated with a degree in Secretarial Science.

She bought her first car, a red Plymouth Duster in 1974. She and her family moved to Gates, Tennessee in 1976. She worked as a secretary for a short while but then took a job at the Tupperware plant in Halls, Tennessee because she was excited to make a higher wage. In retrospect, she decided she was not fond of the increased workload, but she stayed until October of 1978.

On October 7,1978 at 24 years old, she married Rory Parker at their church in Nutbush, Tennessee. Nine months later July 14, 1979, Charity was born. Approximately 13 months afterwards, on August 26, 1980, Samuel was born. She was a stay-at-home mom until 1987 when she took a position as a teacher’s assistant at Haywood Elementary. On August 14, 1989, through some difficulty Rebekah was born. She was born four months early and the family would take weekend day trips to Memphis, Tennessee to visit the baby at the MED, the Regional Medical Center of Memphis until the baby was able to come home in December of 1989.

Marsha continued to work at Haywood Elementary until 2003. In June of 2003, her first grandchild, Joseph, was born making her a grandma.

In August of 2005, she and her family moved to Park City, Kansas. In 2009, she began attending National American University. She obtained a degree in Medical Billing and Coding and graduated in May 2013.

She enjoyed singing in church, reading, spending time with her family, eating lasagna, watching Star Trek, shopping for clothes, Christian music and Irish music like Celtic Woman. She didn’t enjoy the travel, but she enjoyed being on vacation once she arrived. She was always a very positive person with kind words to shower on those around her.

Preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Marie Miles, and her siblings- Ray Miles, Earlene Free, David Miles and Sharon Miles.

Survived by her husband, Rory Parker; children Charity Parker, Samuel Parker (Bethany) and Rebekah Parker; grandchildren Joseph (Emma), Aaron, Levi, EmmaKate, Lily and Sadie Parker; great granddaughter Ella Parker; siblings Francis Robinson (Esco), Donna Dobbs (Ron), Ron Miles (Dora), Bobby Miles (Crystal); many other family and friends.

Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, at Word Made Flesh Assembly, 136 N. Wichita Ave, Bentley, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Graveside will follow at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 12010 W. 109th&nbsp;St. N., Bentley, Kansas.

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

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 </figure>Marsha Anne (Miles) Parker, 69, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, April 28, 2023, in Sedgwick, Kansas.She was born on January 5, 1954, in Karnak, Illinois to Ernest and Alma Marie McKinney Miles. She was the eighth of nine children. At ten years old, she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior at the local Methodist church.She attended schools in Pulaski County and graduated from Carbondale Community High School in 1972. During this time Ernest passed away in 1971. From 1972 to 1974 she attended Shawnee Community College in Ullin, Illinois where she graduated with a degree in Secretarial Science.She bought her first car, a red Plymouth Duster in 1974. She and her family moved to Gates, Tennessee in 1976. She worked as a secretary for a short while but then took a job at the Tupperware plant in Halls, Tennessee because she was excited to make a higher wage. In retrospect, she decided she was not fond of the increased workload, but she stayed until October of 1978.On October 7,1978 at 24 years old, she married Rory Parker at their church in Nutbush, Tennessee. Nine months later July 14, 1979, Charity was born. Approximately 13 months afterwards, on August 26, 1980, Samuel was born. She was a stay-at-home mom until 1987 when she took a position as a teacher’s assistant at Haywood Elementary. On August 14, 1989, through some difficulty Rebekah was born. She was born four months early and the family would take weekend day trips to Memphis, Tennessee to visit the baby at the MED, the Regional Medical Center of Memphis until the baby was able to come home in December of 1989.Marsha continued to work at Haywood Elementary until 2003. In June of 2003, her first grandchild, Joseph, was born making her a grandma.In August of 2005, she and her family moved to Park City, Kansas. In 2009, she began attending National American University. She obtained a degree in Medical Billing and Coding and graduated in May 2013.She enjoyed singing in church, reading, spending time with her family, eating lasagna, watching Star Trek, shopping for clothes, Christian music and Irish music like Celtic Woman. She didn’t enjoy the travel, but she enjoyed being on vacation once she arrived. She was always a very positive person with kind words to shower on those around her.Preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Marie Miles, and her siblings- Ray Miles, Earlene Free, David Miles and Sharon Miles.Survived by her husband, Rory Parker; children Charity Parker, Samuel Parker (Bethany) and Rebekah Parker; grandchildren Joseph (Emma), Aaron, Levi, EmmaKate, Lily and Sadie Parker; great granddaughter Ella Parker; siblings Francis Robinson (Esco), Donna Dobbs (Ron), Ron Miles (Dora), Bobby Miles (Crystal); many other family and friends.Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, at Word Made Flesh Assembly, 136 N. Wichita Ave, Bentley, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Graveside will follow at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 12010 W. 109th&nbsp;St. N., Bentley, Kansas.Arrangements are through Baker Funeral Home Valley Center. Condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.bakerfhvc.com">www.bakerfhvc.com</a>.

Marsha Anne (Miles) Parker |1954-2023|

Mary Jane Barton, age 57, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at her Valley Center residence. She was born October 5, 1965, in Iola, Kansas to Herbert and Lorna (Siefker) Dolen.

Mary Jane graduated from Marmaton Valley High School in 1984. After high school,&nbsp; she attended Allen County Community College where she graduated in 1986 and then finished her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Wichita State University in 1988. She worked at Pepsi and Pizza Hut Corporation while in college. Mary Jane passed her CPA exam in 1991. She worked at Ascension Via Christi for 32 years and was currently a Finance Analytics Manager. She also loved doing taxes and would help people during tax season as time allowed.

On May 26, 1990, she married Roger Barton in Iola, Kansas. Mary Jane and Roger shared almost 33 years together. In the early years of their marriage prior to having children, Mary Jane and Roger spent a lot of time traveling in the U.S. with their goal to visit all 50 states together. Before her passing they had visited 39 states together with the last family vacation in 2021 going to New York and New Jersey.

Mary Jane was a woman of great faith and a member of Central Christian Church in Wichita, KS where she attended and served in the children’s programs such as AWANA and VBS. Her favorite title and one she held dearly to her was being a mother and grandmother. She was a devout mother and ensured she raised her children well and for the Lord in addition to giving them a wonderful childhood. In her spare time, Mary Jane enjoyed cooking, gardening, traveling, and playing games like Yahtzee, Scrabble and Nertz with her family. You could count on Mary Jane eating tomato sandwiches for lunch during the summer and have family game nights regularly. Mary Jane was a highly creative and thoughtful person and would regularly go out of her way to take care and love on those around her. She always found so much joy in bringing happiness to her friends and family.

She is survived by her husband Roger; daughter Kayla (Caleb) Claussen; 3 sons Jarrett, Derek, and Isaac Barton; brother Don Dolen; 3 sisters Lorna Ludlum, Dianne Kauth and Donna Stucky. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren Sadie and Sage Claussen.

Mary Jane is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Lorna Dolen and grandparents, A.W. and Hilda Siefker who raised Mary Jane since she was 4 years old.

A private family graveside service was held at the Valley Center Cemetery on Wednesday, May 3rd. A Celebration of Life for Mary Jane will take place on May 26th, 2023, from 2-4 pm at Riverlawn Christian Church in the Fireside Room. The address is 4243 N Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67204.

In lieu of flowers, memorials or donations may be made directly to Roger Barton to help offset expenses and may be left with Petersen Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Mary Jane Barton, age 57, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at her Valley Center residence. She was born October 5, 1965, in Iola, Kansas to Herbert and Lorna (Siefker) Dolen.Mary Jane graduated from Marmaton Valley High School in 1984. After high school,&nbsp; she attended Allen County Community College where she graduated in 1986 and then finished her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Wichita State University in 1988. She worked at Pepsi and Pizza Hut Corporation while in college. Mary Jane passed her CPA exam in 1991. She worked at Ascension Via Christi for 32 years and was currently a Finance Analytics Manager. She also loved doing taxes and would help people during tax season as time allowed.On May 26, 1990, she married Roger Barton in Iola, Kansas. Mary Jane and Roger shared almost 33 years together. In the early years of their marriage prior to having children, Mary Jane and Roger spent a lot of time traveling in the U.S. with their goal to visit all 50 states together. Before her passing they had visited 39 states together with the last family vacation in 2021 going to New York and New Jersey.Mary Jane was a woman of great faith and a member of Central Christian Church in Wichita, KS where she attended and served in the children’s programs such as AWANA and VBS. Her favorite title and one she held dearly to her was being a mother and grandmother. She was a devout mother and ensured she raised her children well and for the Lord in addition to giving them a wonderful childhood. In her spare time, Mary Jane enjoyed cooking, gardening, traveling, and playing games like Yahtzee, Scrabble and Nertz with her family. You could count on Mary Jane eating tomato sandwiches for lunch during the summer and have family game nights regularly. Mary Jane was a highly creative and thoughtful person and would regularly go out of her way to take care and love on those around her. She always found so much joy in bringing happiness to her friends and family.She is survived by her husband Roger; daughter Kayla (Caleb) Claussen; 3 sons Jarrett, Derek, and Isaac Barton; brother Don Dolen; 3 sisters Lorna Ludlum, Dianne Kauth and Donna Stucky. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren Sadie and Sage Claussen.Mary Jane is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Lorna Dolen and grandparents, A.W. and Hilda Siefker who raised Mary Jane since she was 4 years old.A private family graveside service was held at the Valley Center Cemetery on Wednesday, May 3rd. A Celebration of Life for Mary Jane will take place on May 26th, 2023, from 2-4 pm at Riverlawn Christian Church in the Fireside Room. The address is 4243 N Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67204.In lieu of flowers, memorials or donations may be made directly to Roger Barton to help offset expenses and may be left with Petersen Funeral Home.

Mary Jane Barton |1965-2023|

Victoria Lee O’neal, 49, died May 4, 2023, at her residence in Hutchinson. She was born April 9, 1974, in Hutchinson, to Michael Dennis and Patricia Lee (Patterson) O’neal.

She was a Hutchinson High School graduate in 1993. Later on, she attended Hutchinson Community College, where she earned her paralegal degree in 2002. Victoria worked for Kroger as a data entry specialist for several years.

Victoria was an avid reader and even had her own book collection, she also enjoyed online gaming and 3-D printing. Anyone that knew Victoria, knows that she loved to question anybody’s authority. She was a beloved daughter, mother, and grandmother and there was nothing she enjoyed more than spending time with her family, especially her grandsons.

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 </figure>Victoria Lee O’neal, 49, died May 4, 2023, at her residence in Hutchinson. She was born April 9, 1974, in Hutchinson, to Michael Dennis and Patricia Lee (Patterson) O’neal.She was a Hutchinson High School graduate in 1993. Later on, she attended Hutchinson Community College, where she earned her paralegal degree in 2002. Victoria worked for Kroger as a data entry specialist for several years.Victoria was an avid reader and even had her own book collection, she also enjoyed online gaming and 3-D printing. Anyone that knew Victoria, knows that she loved to question anybody’s authority. She was a beloved daughter, mother, and grandmother and there was nothing she enjoyed more than spending time with her family, especially her grandsons.Victoria is survived by: her daughter, Reghan O’neal and her partner, Daniel Simmons, who Victoria saw as a son; parents, Michael and Patricia O’neal; grandsons, Ryden O’neal and Dorian Simmons; brothers, Matthew, Jason, and Shaun O’neal; sisters, Taryn O’neal and Bethany Guerrero; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.She was preceded in death by: both her O’neal grandparents and Patterson grandparents.Cremation has taken place. No services are planned at this time. Services will be announced on social media at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hutchinson Public Library, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.&nbsp;&nbsp;May the force be with her!

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