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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...
Alvin E. Rudeen
Aug 11, 2025
Alvin "Al" E. Rudeen, 86, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Paramount Living & Rehab in Newton, KS.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, September 19, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Inurnment will be in McPherson Cemetery.
A full obituary will be posted as soon as it is available.
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,...
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 &...
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...
Jan van Asselt
Jul 24, 2025
Jan van Asselt, 92, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, surrounded by family at The Cedars, McPherson.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Friday, September 26, 2025, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 27, at McPherson Church of the Brethren. A...
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....
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...
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,...
Jerry "Pete" Jay Petersen
Jul 22, 2025
Jerry “Pete” Jay Petersen, 77, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, Wichita.
He was born on October 1, 1947, in Sioux City, IA, the son of Vern and Mary Etta (Higginbotham) Petersen. Pete graduated from Galva High School in 1966.
Pete was a United States Army veteran, serving in...
Royal E. Diers
Jul 21, 2025
Royal Eugene Diers, 78, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, surrounded by family at McPherson Hospital.
He was born on February 17, 1947, in Beloit, KS, the son of Adolph Walter and Lois Amelia (Davey) Diers. On May 10, 1969, Royal was united in marriage to Beverly Ann Chase in Charleston, SC. This union was blessed with...
John R. Turner
Jul 16, 2025
John Richard Turner (JT), 81, of McPherson, Kansas, and formerly of Glendale, Arizona, passed away peacefully at noon on July 16, 2025, with his loving wife by his side.
John was born on January 1, 1944, in Wichita, Kansas, the second son of Elbert S. and June F. (LaMar) Turner. John grew up in Alden, Hutchinson, and McPherson, Kansas where he...
Frances Jones
Jul 9, 2025
Frances G. (McPherson) Jones, age 87, died peacefully at her home in McPherson, KS on July 9, 2025. She was born on July 29, 1937, in rural Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma to Ona & Grace (Cooper) McPherson. She was a 1955 graduate of Barnsdall High School, Barnsdall, Oklahoma. She was a resident of McPherson, KS since 2002 and lived an incredibly...
James Cooprider
Jul 8, 2025
James Cooprider, 97, passed away on July 8, 2025, at The Cedars, McPherson, Kansas. He was born February 8, 1928. His parents were Henry and Clara Cooprider. He attended a local elementary school in Groveland Township in McPherson County. He then attended Hesston Academy in Hesston, Kansas, Class of 1946. In 1948, he married Wilma Sparks whom he met at...
Larry E. Nightingale
Jul 7, 2025
Larry Eugene Nightingale of McPherson, KS left this earth to be with his Heavenly Father, surrounded by family and friends on July 7, 2025, at the age of 56. He was born in Newton, KS on December 3, 1968, to Gaylon and Linda Nightingale. Larry graduated from Drumright, Oklahoma in 1987. Larry was a family man whose life was dedicated...
Khloe M. Heim
Jul 3, 2025
Khloe Marie Heim, age 14, entered the arms of Jesus on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Kanopolis Reservoir near Marquette, Kansas.
She was born on May 11, 2011, in McPherson, KS, the beloved daughter of Athena Shauntel Heim. Khloe was preparing to begin her freshman year at Moundridge High School.
Khloe was a bright and beautiful soul whose kindness touched everyone...
Kimberly M. Krase
Jul 2, 2025
Kimberly Marie Krase went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at KU Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Kim was born on July 5, 1978, to Denny and Adele Koehn in Greeley, Colorado.
A proud 1997 graduate of Canton Galva High School, she went on to receive her Bachelors of Social Work from Fort...
Diana M. Pierson
Jun 29, 2025
Diana Marie Pierson, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully after a life filled with love, laughter, and service. She was born on September 19, 1953, in Salina, Kansas, to Iona and James Wiseman.
Diana spent her early years in Salina, attending Glennifer Hill Elementary and First Baptist Church. Her family later moved to McPherson, Kansas, where...
Nancy Lengel
Jun 27, 2025
Nancy Jane Keim was born in Huntington, Indiana, on July 31, 1935, the second of four daughters of Howard H. and Winifred (O’Connor) Keim. Howard was a pastor in the Church of the Brethren and moved from congregation to congregation, so Nancy grew up all over Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois. Her father was a man of strong opinions, and in...
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