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Kelly Speidel
May 25, 2025
Kelly Speidel, 55 of McPherson, KS and formerly from Centralia, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Kelly is survived by his mother, Linda Foutch; sisters, Robin Speidel and Tabitha Johnson & husband Dennis (Bird); niece and nephew, Emily and Matthew Speidel; aunt, Sheila Smith, all of Centralia, IL. He is also survived by a special...
Frances E. Lare
May 23, 2025
Frances Ellen Lare was born in Ukiah, California on October 11, 1947, to Edwin and Norma Hosheit. Fran grew up in the Redwood Valley, where she found peace among the towering trees, hunting and camping alongside her father. Though she moved to Kansas in her freshman year of high school, the spirit of the Redwoods remained in her heart, as...
Sharon K. Johnson
May 20, 2025
After many years of illness, Sharon Kay (Huff) Johnson, 72, passed away on May 20, 2025, in McPherson, Kansas, with her husband and sister at her side. Sharon was born February 9, 1953, in Hinton, Oklahoma, the firstborn of William “Bill” E. and Patsy J. (Moser) Huff. She was a proud “Okie”, and spent her childhood moving between Oklahoma, Nebraska,...
Robert L. Sifrit
May 21, 2025
Robert L Sifrit, age 94, of Sandstone Heights Nursing Home in Little River, Kansas, died on May 21, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Mina Mae (Davis) Sifrit. Bob is survived by son Robin (Kathy), son Lynn (Kathy), several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by...
Ruby J. Becker
May 22, 2025
Ruby J. Becker, 85, formerly of Galva and McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, with family by her side at Pine Village, Moundridge.
She was born May 9, 1940, in McPherson County, KS, the daughter of Peter J.P. Schrag, Sr. and Esther (Schrag) Schrag. Ruby grew up and was baptized in the Hopefield Mennonite Church in rural...
Ruth J. Hill
May 20, 2025
Ruth Janette Hill, 94, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, surrounded by family at her home in rural McPherson.
She was born on March 31, 1931, in McPherson, KS, the daughter of J. Melvin and Frances J. (McClain) Moors. Ruth grew up in a rural family where education was a high priority. Her parents instilled the...
Ronald G. Hunt
May 18, 2025
Ronald Gail Hunt, 74, of Hutchinson, KS and formerly of Marquette, KS, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, surrounded by family at the Hospice House, Hutchinson.
Ron was born April 16, 1951, in McMinnville, OR, the son of Leslie Marlin and Ruby Jean (Andrews) Hunt. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1970 and continued his education at North...
Maxine E. Gibbons
May 15, 2025
Maxine E. Gibbons, 93, of McPherson, KS, and formerly of Denver, CO, peacefully passed away on May 15, 2025, at The Cedars, McPherson.
Maxine was born February 29, 1932, in Tipp City, Ohio, the daughter of M. Jay and Esther E. (Jackson) Coppock. She graduated from Tulia (Texas) High School and continued her education at McPherson College. She was united in...
Lewis M. Dorris
May 15, 2025
Lewis Merril Dorris, 89, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, surrounded by family at Ascension Via Christi-St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita.
He was born June 8, 1935, in Springer, New Mexico, the son of Marion Lewis and Lena Belle (Burns) Dorris. Lewis graduated high school in Galesburg, KS and in 1958, he graduated from McPherson...
Alan D. Graves
May 7, 2025
Alan Douglas Graves, 62, of McPherson, KS, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, with family by his side at McPherson Hospital.
He was born June 8, 1962, in Wichita, KS, the son of Roger Duane and Clarice Vayneta (Coate) Graves. He graduated from McPherson High School in 1980 and later received an electronics degree from Southeastern Technical College in Vidalia, GA....
Ereline J. Hardee
May 5, 2025
Ereline Jane Hardee, 88, of Galva, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, surrounded by family at McPherson Hospital.
She was born May 30, 1936, in Moundridge, KS, the daughter of Henry John Wills, Sr. and Susie Ann (Seibrandt) Wills. Ereline graduated from Canton High School. On January 21, 1956, Ereline was united in marriage to Everett LeRoy Cape...
Marilyn Postier
May 3, 2025
Marilyn Postier, 90, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, surrounded by family at Brookdale, McPherson.
She was born January 4, 1935, in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Phillip Dallas and Doris Daisy (Miller) Spohn. Marilyn graduated from Inman High School and received a bachelor’s degree from McPherson College. On February 2, 1957, she was united in marriage...
Phyllis J. Severs
May 2, 2025
Phyllis Jane Severs, 90, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, surrounded by her family at Angel Arms, McPherson. She and her husband, Jim, owned and operated Jim’s Plumbing for many years. Phyllis was also an Avon lady for 25 plus years.
She was born April 9, 1935, in Newton, KS, the youngest of five children born...
Marc L. Pedersen
May 1, 2025
Marcus Lee Pedersen, 84, of Galva, KS and formerly McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, surrounded by his family at Brookdale, McPherson. Following 30 years working as a chemical engineer at National Cooperative Refinery Association, Marc retired in 1998.
He was born September 19, 1940, in Rockham, SD, the son of James J. and Lillie C. (Kissner)...
Patty L. Nelson
Apr 22, 2025
Patricia Louise (Noller) Nelson, daughter of Dr. Richard and Deloris Noller, was born May 6th, 1941, in Hebron, Nebraska, a small farming community of 1900 people. She passed away on April 22nd, 2025, a few short weeks prior to her 84th birthday, and has gone to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
In the early days, Patty grew up...
Donald G. Scott
Apr 20, 2025
Donald Gene Scott, 89, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, surrounded by family at The Cedars, McPherson.
Donald was born in the home of Everett and Faye (Coe) Scott in Alma, Nebraska on February 26, 1936. The last born of seven children, he came into a home which had just experienced a devastating flood, destroying the...
Michael A. Rausch
Apr 19, 2025
Michael Arthur Rausch, 80, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, with his wife, Diane, by his side at Hospice House, Hutchinson. Mike was in the insurance & banking industry for many years and in the early 1990s, while working at Security Title, he purchased the business and owned it until December 2009.
Mike was born November 28,...
Stan L. Kenton
Apr 2, 2025
Stan Leroy Kenton, 70, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Pleasant View Home in Inman, KS.
Stan was born November 28, 1954, in Wichita, KS, the son of Eugene Cecil and Mary Lois (Stansel) Kenton. He graduated from Canton High School in 1972. On January 20, 1986, Stan was united in marriage to Kelly Patrick...
C. Richard Friedley
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. C. Richard Friedley, D.D.S., 98, of McPherson, Kansas, went to be with the Lord at 8:27 pm, March 27, 2025, while in the arms of his daughters at his home.
Charles Richard Friedley was the son of the late James and Mae (Snyder) Friedley and was born September 8, 1926, in Hillsdale, Pennsylvania. He was one of seven children born...
Susan R. Batson
Mar 27, 2025
Susan Rae Batson, 73, of Lindsborg, Kansas, and formerly of McPherson, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Bethany Home in Lindsborg.
Born on January 8, 1952, in Hays, Kansas, Susan was the daughter of Aegedius P. “Curly” Brungardt and Jane H. (Wood) Hale Brungardt. She was a proud graduate of McPherson High...
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