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Leslie "Lisa" Christopher
Sep 6, 2025
Leslie Louise Clark—better known to all as Lisa—was born March 31st, 1954, to George H. Clark and Ruth (Ellis) Clark in Pasadena, California.
From the very beginning, Lisa’s name carried a story. Her brother Chris, at 2 ½, couldn’t say his “L’s”. Their parents took pity on him and began calling her Lisa (“Yisa” for Chris) before they had even left...
Vernon L. Winter
Sep 6, 2025
**Vernon Lee Winter, 86, Remembered for Dedication, Generosity, and Deep Family Love**
Vernon Lee Winter, son of John P. and Annie (Loewen), was of the first generation to be born in the U.S. (March 5, 1939) upon his grandparents (Karl and Wilhelminia) immigrating from Ukraine to the Hillsboro, KS area. Vern grew up a farm boy and attended Lehigh High School...
David W. Mapes
Aug 17, 2025
David Wayne Mapes, born in McPherson, Kansas to Edward Mapes and Katherine Goad, passed away peacefully at his home in Newton on August 17, 2025. He graduated from Sterling High School and was a jack of all trades, spending most of his career as a truck driver before becoming a dispatcher for Simmons Transport LLC.
David was a diehard Kansas City...
Alvin E. Rudeen
Aug 11, 2025
Alvin "Al" Ernest Rudeen, 86, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Paramount Living & Rehab in Newton, KS.
Al was born at home in Mankato, Kansas on August 17, 1938; the third child and the first boy. His family moved to Englewood, Colorado when he was in preschool because of his respiratory health.
Al grew up...
Jan van Asselt
Jul 24, 2025
Jan van Asselt, 92, peacefully departed this life on 24 July 2025 surrounded by family at The Cedars in McPherson, KS. The son of Peter and Gertruida (Hendriks) van Asselt, Jan was born on 4 September 1932 in Linde, the Netherlands.
Growing up in the de Veluwes area of Holland, Jan delivered bread for the van Asselt family bakery. He attended...
Geoff C. Shafer
Sep 5, 2025
Geoffrey C. Shafer, 68, of Galva, KS, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, surrounded by family at his home.
He was born February 14, 1957, in Tribune, Kansas, the son of J.F. and Marj (Simpson) Shafer. His family later moved to Hutchinson, where Geoff graduated from Hutchinson High School.
On October 19, 1984, Geoff was united in marriage to Beth...
Diana "Di" Griffis
Aug 24, 2025
Diana “Di” Mae Griffis, 45, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center in Wichita.
Di was born on September 24, 1979, in Lancaster, PA, the daughter of Jill Ann Mallinson and Randy Lee Griffis.
She was the proud owner and operator of Ristorante Italiano de Famiglia in...
Sarah Bell
Aug 21, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sarah Bell, a beloved daughter, sister, and devoted mother of four beautiful children: Ellena (16), Olivia (13), Ellis (11), and Jessie (9).
Sarah suffered a ruptured aneurysm in her brain and, after courageously fighting for nearly a week, she ultimately succumbed to her injuries.
Sarah was a woman of faith whose...
Dean Stewart
Aug 19, 2025
Robert Dean “Dean” Stewart, 84, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
Dean was born Nov. 23, 1940, in Manhattan, KS, the first of two sons to Raymond and Anna Genevieve “Veva” (Marker) Stewart. He attended Nickerson High School where he met his future wife, Karen Lou Lowrey, and...
Kent Thompson
Aug 18, 2025
Stephen “Kent” Thompson, 75, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, surrounded by family at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.
Kent was born October 25, 1949, in McPherson, KS, the son of Darrell V. and Lucille O. (Marsh) Thompson. He graduated from McPherson High School and received a Bachelor’s degree from McPherson College. In 1985, Kent was united...
Terry R. Regehr
Aug 17, 2025
Terence “Terry” Ray Regehr, 65, of Galva, KS and formerly of Moundridge, KS, was called to his Heavenly home due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in McPherson County, KS.
He was born April 29, 1960, in Lindsborg, KS, the son of Jane (Krehbiel) and Robert Regehr. Terry attended the Moundridge schools and graduated from Moundridge High School in 1979.
Terry...
Nancy L. Wakefield
Aug 17, 2025
Nancy Lee Wakefield, 75, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, with family by her side at McPherson Health and Rehab.
She was born February 9, 1950, in Denver, CO, the daughter of Cecil E. and Ruth May (Campbell) Richards. She graduated from Burr Oak High School in Burr Oak, KS. On August 30, 1969, Nancy was...
Gregory R. Allen
Aug 16, 2025
Gregory Russell Allen, 60, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, surrounded by family at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.
He was born May 5, 1965, in Dallas, TX, the son of Oscar William “Bill” and Connie Sue (Horyna) Allen. Greg attended the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe, KS, where he enjoyed playing on the football...
Linda A. Hendrix
Aug 13, 2025
Linda Annette Hendrix, 59, of Salina, KS and formerly of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Salina Regional Health Center.
She was born July 30, 1966, in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Lewis “Lew” L. and Marilyn E. (Sjogren) Hendrix. Linda graduated from McPherson High School in 1984 and continued her education at Sidney’s Hairdressing College,...
Douglas M. Kent, Sr.
Aug 8, 2025
Douglas McArthur Kent, Sr., 82, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Colorado, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at his home in McPherson.
Doug was born on December 6, 1942, in Evanston, Illinois, the son of Julius Harold and Mamie Lou (Plummer) Kent. He owned and operated a dry cleaning business and restaurant.
Survivors include two daughters, Princess Kent of...
Benny G. Petersen
Aug 5, 2025
Benny Gale Petersen, 74, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, surrounded by family at McPherson Hospital.
He was born August 12, 1950, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, the son of Vern and Mary Etta (Higginbotham) Petersen. He graduated from Galva High School.
Benny was a United States Air Force veteran and worked as a machinist at Hay &...
Bradley V. Holm
Aug 4, 2025
Bradley Vaughn Holm, 69, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, surrounded by family at his home in Gypsum, Kansas.
Brad was born March 2, 1956, in McPherson, KS, the son of Arlie Benton and Norma Jean (Patrick) Holm. He attended Canton High School. He was a welder at both, Wear Technology and Mid West Industries, both of McPherson.
On April...
Ronald B Freed
Aug 2, 2025
Ronald B Freed, 91, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, with family by his side at The Cedars, McPherson.
He was born on May 12, 1934, in Ames, Oklahoma, the son of B Leon Freed and Myrtle (Moyers) Freed. He attended elementary school in Enid, Oklahoma, and graduated from Homestead High School in 1952. During his time in Homestead,...
Michael L. Ruddle
Jul 29, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Michael Lynn Ruddle, age 76 of Galva, KS on July 29th, 2025, surrounded by family at Salina Regional Hospital. Michael was born on April 29, 1949, in Fulton, KY and was full of life from the start. If you knew him, you knew where you stood in his...
Elizabeth "Liz" Johnson
Jul 22, 2025
Elizabeth ‘Liz’ (Walline) Johnson passed away peacefully, July 22, 2025, after struggling these past five years with dementia.
Born December 29, 1946, in McPherson, KS to Ruby and Daniel Walline, Liz graduated from McPherson High School in 1964 and then from Wesley School of Nursing in Wichita in 1967.
She married Louis Johnson of Wichita in 1966, spending nearly 59 years together....
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