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Patty A. Kroll
Jan 18, 2026
Patty Ann Kroll, 78, formerly of Kansas City, Kansas, passed peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family at Loving Care of McPherson, Kansas.
Patty was born on May 27, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Grandview High School in Grandview, Missouri, in 1965 and treasured her lifelong friendships, never missing a class reunion...
Craig E. Miller
Jan 16, 2026
Craig Eugene Miller, 77, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, surrounded by his family at Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa, Wichita, KS.
He was born on October 25, 1948, in Beloit, KS, the son of Floyd Eugene and Wanda Janice (Hart) Miller. He graduated from Downs High School (Downs, KS) in 1967 and from Beloit Vo-Tech...
Harold D. Wann
Jan 15, 2026
Harold Dean Wann, 88, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at his home.
Harold was born on April 9, 1937, in Marquette, KS, the son of Amos Victor and Avis Vivian (Kimble) Wann. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1955. On July 17, 1959, Harold was united in marriage to Nettie Delphine Peterson in McPherson.
He retired...
Rev. John E. Boyle
Jan 15, 2026
Rev. John Edward Boyle, 93, of Lindsborg, KS, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Pleasant View Home, Inman.
John was born on November 14, 1932, in Vivian, South Dakota, the son of Everett Francis and Pauline (DuVall) Boyle. He graduated from Wessington Springs (South Dakota) High School in 1952, and from 1952 to 1954, attended Wessington Springs College,...
Linda J. Kenney
Jan 5, 2026
Linda Joyce Kenney, 80, of McPherson, Kansas, peacefully entered the presence of her Savior on Monday, January 5, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving husband and daughter. Cancer won the battle for her body, but God won the war for her soul.
She was born December 6, 1945, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the daughter of Albert A. and Helner...
Russell F. Bernd
Dec 10, 2025
Russell Francis Bernd, 79, of Windom, KS, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, surrounded by family at Via Christi-St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita.
Russell was born on January 28, 1946, in Claflin, KS, the son of Leo Eugene and Velma “Grace” (Werner) Bernd. He grew up in McPherson, where he attended St. Joseph Catholic School and McPherson High School....
Linda L. Pontious
Jan 11, 2026
Linda Lou Pontious, 84, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at McPherson Health & Rehab.
She was born on August 3, 1941, in Pawnee, OK, the daughter of Walter Eugene and Grace Laurabelle (Clark) Murray. In 1960, Linda was united in marriage to Bill J. Pontious. He preceded her in death on June 30, 1988.
Linda was...
Garland "Skip" E. Hill, III
Jan 8, 2026
Garland “Skip” E. Hill, III, 66, formerly of McPherson, KS, passed away, Thursday, January 8, 2026.
He was born February 6, 1959, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Garland E., Jr. and LaDonna M. (Scholtz) Hill. Most of his working years were spent as a carpenter and mechanic.
Survivors include three siblings, Sonia Hill of Topeka, KS, Sally Groves (Steve) of Glen...
Lois M. Lokie
Jan 8, 2026
Lois M. Lokie, age 97, of Lincoln, NE, passed away January 8, 2026. Lois was surrounded by family in her final days at Bryan East Hospital.
Lois was born November 28, 1928, in McPherson, Kansas, the daughter of Johnny V. and Ida (Nightingale) Decker. Lois graduated as the salutatorian in 1946 from Galva (Kansas) High School, excelling academically and raised in...
David Wayne Erickson
Jan 2, 2026
David Wayne Erickson, age 72, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on January 2, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on September 11, 1953, in McPherson, Kansas, the son of Carl J. Erickson and Mary Elizabeth (Anderson) Erickson.
David grew up in McPherson and lived much of his life in the surrounding region, including Wichita. He attended...
Marjorie "Marg" Edgell
Dec 30, 2025
Marjorie “Marg” Joyce Edgell, 83, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Lindsborg Community Hospital.
Marg was born on October 13, 1942, in Appleton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Jacob V. and Betty (Mastre) Koehn. She held the special distinction of being the first-born granddaughter on both sides of her family. After...
Larry J. Heinz
Dec 29, 2025
Larry John Heinz passed away after a brief illness on December 29th, 2025 in McPherson, Kansas. He was 81 years old.
Larry was born on August 24th, 1944, in Dodge City, Kansas to Milton and Sybil Heinz. He was one of three children. He was raised in Kinsley, Kansas and spent his childhood farming with his Grandfather, Dad and Uncle. He...
Bob Green
Dec 28, 2025
Bob Green (April 4, 1929 - December 28, 2025), professor extraordinaire, left behind a legacy of words and wisdom to his two children, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and multitudes of students, friends and pastors.
His love of language (and how it forms us) caused him to think slowly and deeply to find the right words before...
Cindy A. Cheek
Dec 19, 2025
Cynthia A. “Cindy” Cheek, 67, of McPherson, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at Salina Regional Health Center. She was a retired Registered Nurse and had worked at McPherson Hospital and Hospice House in Hutchinson during her career.
She was born October 31, 1958, in McPherson, Kansas, the daughter of James E. and Sandra J. (Fliginger) Blasdel. Cindy attended McPherson schools...
Eloise E. Holman
Dec 17, 2025
Eloise Estelle Holman was born on May 31, 1931, in Chicago to George Lewis Ford and Mary Edyth (Wolfe) Ford. She became the big sister to brothers Edsel and Eugene. The family moved from Chicago to San Dimas, California when Eloise was about 17, and the youngest child, Eugene, was about 4 years old. Eloise remembers helping her dad build...
Mark A. Archer
Dec 16, 2025
Mark Anthony Archer, 53, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, surrounded by family at McPherson Hospital.
Mark was born on April 7, 1972, in Norton, KS, the son of Larry Max and Rita Marie (Geist) Archer. He graduated from Norton High School in 1991 and later from the McPherson College Auto Restoration Program. On September 18, 1993,...
M. Joanna Hoffman
Dec 10, 2025
Margaret Joanna (Joan) Hoffman was born on September 4, 1932, and passed away peacefully in her room at the Cedars Assisted Living, on December 10th, 2025, at the age of 93. Joan’s parents were Forest and Florence (Austin) Begerow.
Joan was born at Lake Odessa, MI, and raised on the Begerow farm near Woodland, Michigan. Joan contributed to the farming and...
Galen Case
Dec 10, 2025
Galen Case, 96, a lifetime McPherson County resident, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, surrounded by family at Hospice House, Hutchinson.
He was born October 6, 1929, at his home in McPherson County, the son of Cecil L. and Lizzie A. (Crane) Case. Galen attended Santa Fe Grade School and graduated from McPherson High School in 1947. He continued...
Patricia "Pat" Moore
Dec 8, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Lou Moore, 89, of McPherson, KS peacefully passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, surrounded by family at Salina Regional Health Center.
Patricia was born in Eufaula, OK, the daughter of William W. H. and Lola Mae (Jacobs) Hopkins. She graduated from Eufaula High School in 1954 and continued her education at Draughon’s Business School in Oklahoma City. On...
Stewart W. Gerken
Dec 7, 2025
Stewart Wayne Gerken, 77, passed away on December 7th, 2025, at his home in Galva, Kansas.
He was born in Orange, California on July 5th, 1948, to Bernice (née Timken) and Elmer Gerken. He graduated from Villa Park High School, married Julie Wygal and started a family before he moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. After Julie died, he met and...
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