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Mary R. Busch

Mary R. Busch

Mar 15, 2024

Mary Ruth (Opat) Busch was born September 5, 1954, at McPherson Memorial Hospital, the daughter of Adam Bernard and Bertha Ann (Everhart) Opat.    She went home to be with her Lord on March 15, 2024, after a massive stroke.   

 

Mary had a somewhat difficult life, getting polio on her first birthday, which affected her left side.  She had multiple...

Walter L. Hundley

Walter L. Hundley

Mar 11, 2024

Walter Lee Hundley, 94, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, with loving family by his side.  He had been living with his grandson, Kyle and his wife, Andrea, in McPherson for the past 18 months.

 

He was born on January 13, 1930, in Richland County, IL, the son of Charles Edgar & Ida (Lennen) Hundley.  He graduated...

Roger A. Schulz

Roger A. Schulz

Mar 7, 2024

Roger Alvin Schulz, 88, of Canton, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2024, surrounded by his family at Pleasant View Home, Inman.  

 

He was born on November 21, 1935, on the family farm north of Canton, KS, the son of Glen C. and Flossie M. (Rogers) Schulz.  Roger was the great-great-great-grandson of August Schulz whom homesteaded in Battle...

Richard D. Koenig

Richard D. Koenig

Feb 29, 2024

Richard “Dick” Dean Koenig, 90, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Kansas City and Eureka, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at The Cedars, McPherson.  

 

He was born on August 6, 1933, in Wichita, KS, the son of Frank Henry and Maude Mae (Cummins) Koenig. He graduated from Parsons High School and received an associate’s degree from Butler...

Larry K. Dresher

Larry K. Dresher

Feb 27, 2024

Larry Keith Dresher, 84, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024, of myeloid leukemia at his Oregon home with family by his side.

 

Larry was born October 13, 1939, in McPherson, Kan., to Donald and Marcella (Stansel) Dresher.

 

Larry lived in Windom, Kan., from birth to 1950 when the family moved to the Dresher family farm in Canton, Kan. Larry graduated from Canton High School...

Donald L. Bahr

Donald L. Bahr

Feb 27, 2024

Donald Leslie Bahr, 77, of McPherson, KS, and formerly of Marquette, KS (Kanopolis Lake), peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  

 

Donnie was born on August 27, 1946, in McPherson, KS, the son of Virgil Laverne and Mildred Pauline (Theleman) Bahr.  He graduated from McPherson High School.  

 

He served in the Kansas Army National...

Sonja K. Smith

Sonja K. Smith

Feb 18, 2024

Sonja Karin Smith, daughter of Fritjoff and Nendean (Stott) Mark, was born October 15, 1935, at McPherson Hospital in McPherson, Kansas. Sonja survived mastoid infections in the 5th and 6th grades and was sent to a children’s ward at Wesley Hospital in Wichita to receive penicillin treatments, as that medication was not available in McPherson. She passed away on Sunday,...

Wade A. Gaeddert, M.D.

Wade A. Gaeddert, M.D.

Feb 15, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Wade Arlin Gaeddert, MD, who passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the age of 58. His final moments were spent in the serene embrace of Princeville, Hawaii, on the picturesque island of Kauai, where he and his beloved wife, Angie, were enjoying a peaceful vacation.

 

Born on March 27, 1965, in...

Larry Tredway

Larry Tredway

Feb 15, 2024

Larry M. Tredway, 84, of Galva, KS, passed away on February 15, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children. Larry is survived by his loving wife of over 59 years, Berenice (Johnson).  Larry is also survived by two sons Brent (Jena) of Houston TX and Burton (Jane) of Wichita KS, as well as a sister Donna Ruth Graham of Mesa,...

Tamyla G. Sawyers

Tamyla G. Sawyers

Feb 15, 2024

Tamyla Gail Sawyers, 66, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Smoky Hill Health & Rehabilitation in Salina, KS.  

 

Tamyla was born on August 25, 1957, the daughter of Kenneth A. and Bonnie L. (Graham) VanAmburg.  She had worked at Ferguson Production, McPherson Senior Center, and at Taylor Mart.

 

Survivors include: her children, Misty Einfeldt (Jeff...

Jerry W. Graham

Jerry W. Graham

Feb 11, 2024

Jerry William Graham, 65, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully February 11, 2024, after a long battle with cancer at McPherson Hospital with his wife, Kay, by his side.

 

He was born September 5, 1958, in Waukesha, WI, the son of James and Donna (Nikkel) Graham.  The family moved to McPherson when Jerry was six years old.

 

Jerry graduated from McPherson High...

Cori Bennett

Cori Bennett

Feb 7, 2024

Cori Lynn Bennett, 57, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, surrounded by her family at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.

 

Cori was born on September 17, 1966, in Seward, NE.   She graduated from high school in Nelson, NE and continued her education at Central Community College in Hastings, NE where she received her certificate in Early...

Norlan L. Ferguson

Norlan L. Ferguson

Feb 7, 2024

Norlan Leon Ferguson, 83, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, surrounded by family at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  Norlan was the former President/CEO of Ferguson Production.

 

He was born on June 18, 1940, in Cedar Vale, KS, the son of Cecil Fay and Nadine C. (Compton) Ferguson.  From the age of 11, Norlan was raised by his...

Charles "Chuck" R. Shelton, Jr.

Charles "Chuck" R. Shelton, Jr.

Feb 1, 2024

Charles R. “Chuck” Shelton, Jr., 53, of Cunningham, KS, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, in Hutchinson, KS.  He owned and operated Precision Painting and was in the home improvement/remodeling business for many years.

 

He was born September 11, 1970, in Los Angeles, CA, the son of Charles Ronald (Sr.) and Betty May (Doty) Shelton.  He was one of nine children...

Robert D. "Bob" Moore

Robert D. "Bob" Moore

Feb 1, 2024

Robert Dean “Bob” Moore, 80, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Pine Village in Moundridge.

 

Bob was born on January 4, 1944, in Adams, KS, the son of Donald Ross and Joyce Arlene (Lear) Moore.  He graduated from Arlington High School in 1962 and from Hutchinson Junior College in 1963.  He then went on to...

Mae Nelson

Mae Nelson

Jan 31, 2024

Mae Louise Nelson of McPherson, KS passed away January 31, 2024, at Bethesda Home, Goessel, KS. Mae was born on December 3, 1941. She was the third child of Otto J. and Martha C. (Schmidt) Unruh. She was born at Bethesda Mennonite Hospital and grew up on a farm near Goessel, KS. Her parents lived on several rental farms around...

Ronald Foster

Ronald Foster

Jan 31, 2024

Ronald Lloyd Foster, 75, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at McPherson Hospital. He was a Registered Surgical Nurse and retired from Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS.

 

Ron was born on March 22, 1948, in Miltonvale, KS, the son of Orville and Letha (Stites) Foster.  Following high school, he went on to receive a nursing degree.

 

Survivors include:...

Angie Tucker

Angie Tucker

Jan 28, 2024

Angelia “Angie” Rochelle Tucker, 64, of Moundridge, KS, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.

 

Angie was born on November 26, 1959, in Newton, KS, the daughter of Martin Weaver and Eva June (Amos) Tucker.  Following high school graduation, she attended Brown Mackie College in Salina, KS.

 

She was a secretary and member of the Andover...

Steve Miller

Steve Miller

Jan 25, 2024

Stephen Allen “Steve” Miller, 69, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.  He was a former owner and operator of Miller's Pre-owned Autos in McPherson.

 

Steve was born on December 29, 1954, in Wichita, KS, the son of Berniece Ann (Burdick) and Charles Vincent Miller, Sr.  He graduated from Olathe High School....

Jessica Hanson

Jessica Hanson

Jan 23, 2024

Jessica Dawn Hanson, 50, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Marquette and Little River, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.

 

She was born May 21, 1973, in McPherson, KS.  She graduated from Little River High School in 1991, received a Bachelor of Science degree in History from Kansas State University and received a Bachelor...

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