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N. Bryant Andrews, Jr.
Jul 23, 2022
N. Bryant Andrews, Jr., 75, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at McPherson Health & Rehab. He worked in the grain business and retail paint industry.
Bryant was born on August 5, 1946, in Hastings, NE, the son of Neil Bryant Andrews, Sr. and Donna Mae (Marymee) Andrews. He graduated high school from Hastings,...
Carol Ann Wagner
Jul 19, 2022
Carol Ann (LaForest) Wagner, 66, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully to heaven and into the arms of her lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, surrounded by family at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.
She was born July 23, 1955, in North Adams, MA, the daughter of Helen (Bourdon) and Herman LaForest. Following high school, Carol...
James "Jim" A. Koehn
Jul 15, 2022
James “Jim” A. Koehn, 61, of Canton, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2022, surrounded by family at his home in Canton. From 1980 to 1984, he owned and operated Koehn Tank Truck. In 1984, he started working for NCRA (now CHS), where he most recently was a special project operator at the boiler house.
Jim...
Robert L. Fagerquist
Jul 14, 2022
Robert “Bob” Lowell Fagerquist, 91, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 14, 2022, on his own terms at his home in McPherson exactly the way he wanted it. Bob was a retired teacher and farmer. He taught 5th through 8th grade and was principal at Conway, KS and then 5th through 8th grade at Santa Fe School...
Braelynn Ranae Borth-Alarca
Jul 12, 2022
Braelynn Ranae Borth-Alarca, three days old, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at her home in McPherson. Braelynn was born on July 9, 2022, at McPherson Hospital, the daughter of Christian N. Borth-Alarca and Maysan Ranae Groote.
She is survived by her parents, Christian & Maysan; grandparents, Tim & Diana Groote, David & Hana Ritchie, and Joe...
Dennis D. Sammons
Jul 12, 2022
Dennis D. Sammons, 63, of McPherson, KS, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at home. He is survived by his wife, Marla.
He served in the Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post #24. Dennis was also an Amateur Radio Operator.
Dennis was most recently employed at Trailer Sales and Services of Kansas in Wichita,...
Robert D. Koehn
Jul 7, 2022
Robert Dean “Bob” Koehn, son of Carl J. and Lena (Wedel) Koehn, was born July 2, 1932, in McPherson, Kansas. He was one of eight children born to the Koehn family.
Bob graduated from Bethel College (North Newton, KS) and then went on to earn a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin.
Prior to retirement,...
Ruthe K. Willems
Jul 6, 2022
Ruthe K. Willems, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, surrounded by family at The Cedars, McPherson.
Ruthe was born Jan. 22, 1931, on the family farm in Dallas County, Iowa, the third daughter of Peter A. and Arbie Ruth (Wingert) Keller. Two sons later completed the Keller family.
Ruthe began first grade at the age...
Roberto Mata Velazquez
Jul 4, 2022
Roberto Mata Velazquez, 82, of Salina, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2022, at his residence in Salina. Before retirement, he worked in the bakery for Tony’s Pizza, Salina.
Roberto was born in Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico, the son of Maximiliano Velazquez and Blasa Mata. He was united in marriage to Nancy “Ann” Scott.
He is survived...
Doris Ann Miller
Jul 1, 2022
Doris Ann Miller, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022, surrounded by family at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born July 18, 1944, in Dearborn, Michigan to Hiram Ford and Doris Ann (Stobbe) Swabby.
She graduated high school from Windom, Kansas and attended Brown Mackie Business College in Salina, Kansas.
She united in marriage with P....
Janice O. Zamecnik
Jun 29, 2022
Janice O. Zamecnik, 81, of Lucas, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, surrounded by family at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.
Jan was born on September 18, 1940, in Luray, KS, the daughter of Elmer John and Barbara Ruth (McDaniel) Wolberd. In 1958, she graduated high school in Lodi, CA. On June 15, 1958, Jan was...
Maxine Spence
Jun 23, 2022
Doris Maxine Spence was born February 16, 1926, in Cherryvale, Kansas, the daughter of Bert and Robbie Irene (Allen) Flood. She passed away June 23, 2022, at SunPorch of Dodge City, Dodge City, Kansas.
Maxine was raised in Cherryvale attending school there and graduating from Cherryvale High School. She then received her teaching certificate and taught for two years...
Mary Eunice Crown
Jun 20, 2022
Mary Eunice Crown, daughter of Thomas L. and Martha E. (Cranford) Ensey, was born on May 5, 1923, in McKinney, Texas. On June 20, 2022, with family members present, Mary died in McPherson, KS, passing from this earthly life to her longed-for home in heaven.
She graduated from Carmen High School in Carmen, OK as the 1941 class...
Ray Bratcher
Jun 18, 2022
B. Ray Bratcher, 92, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Maysville, OK, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, surrounded by family at Brookdale Assisted Living, McPherson.
Ray was born on May 11, 1930, in Washington, OK. He graduated from Maysville High School in 1947.
He had been a farmer in both Kansas and Oklahoma...
Darrell L. Bowen
Jun 15, 2022
Darrell Leon Bowen, 50, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his home in McPherson. He was formerly of Luray, Kansas where he owned and operated Big Daddy’s Bar. He also worked at Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas (Russell, KS) as a medical tech.
He was born April 26, 1972, in McPherson, Kansas, the son of Ronald Nugent...
John L. Guffey
Jun 13, 2022
Johnney “John” Lee Guffey, 81, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, surrounded by his family at Hillsboro Community Hospital. Over the years, he worked for San Ore, Mistletoe Express, Beaver Express, and Prairieland Partners.
John was born on February 26, 1941, in Fairlane, OK, the son of Vernon M. and Ruby (May) Guffey. ...
Marshal C. Funk
Jun 11, 2022
Marshal Craig Funk, 43, of Redmond, Washington and formerly of McPherson, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at his home.
Marshal was born September 13, 1978, to Willard R. and Janet I. (Schmidt) Funk in McPherson, Kansas. He attended Sonshine Preschool, Lincoln Elementary School, McPherson Middle School and McPherson High School. Marshal enjoyed school and learning. ...
Gerald W. Miller
Jun 10, 2022
Gerald Wade (Speedy) Miller of McPherson, KS, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, in the loving home he and his wife Barbara lived in since 1973.
Gerald was born December 22, 1946, in McPherson, the son of Wade Ward Miller and Lucile Marie (Fairchild) of McPherson Kansas.
Gerald grew up playing marbles, cowboys and Indians, army,...
Michael Ray Kenney
Jun 9, 2022
Michael Ray “Mike” Kenney passed from this earth peacefully in his sleep on June 9, 2022, in Edmond, Oklahoma, after a short battle with heart disease and dementia.
Mike, the youngest of four children, was born and raised in McPherson, Kansas to Don and Pearl Kenney. After a stint in the United States Air Force as a young man,...
Percy L. Toews
Jun 7, 2022
Percy L. Toews, 77, of Inman, KS, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, surrounded by family at the Moundridge Manor, Moundridge, KS. He was a retired farmer and also had worked at McPherson Area Solid Waste Utility and Kit Manufacturing.
Percy was born on April 26, 1945, in McPherson, KS, the son of A.R. “Abe” and Ruby...
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