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Leslie R. Mason
Jun 3, 2024
State Representative Leslie “Les” Ray Mason of McPherson, Kansas died Monday, June 3, 2024 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita at the age of 69.
Les was born on October 11, 1954, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His parents, Gertrude and Reverend Floyd Mason, moved to Nebraska and later McPherson, Kansas where Les spent most of his childhood.
Les was a graduate of McPherson...
Merle F. Binder
Jun 3, 2024
Merle F. Binder, 86, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the McPherson Hospital.
Merle was born on September 15, 1937, in Oak Hill, KS, the son of Fredrick T. and Alva L. (Lewis) Binder. He graduated from Longford High School in 1955.
On September 18, 1956, Merle was united in marriage to Noleen June...
Emil Peterson, Jr.
May 31, 2024
Emil Peterson, Jr., also known as “Bud” or “Pete”, 96, of Papillion, NE and formerly of McPherson, KS, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the Brookstone of Papillion. He was a retired truck driver and had worked for over 39 years at Farmland Industries, where he logged over 1.25 million accident-free miles.
He was born June 11, 1927, in...
Gloria J. McMurray
May 27, 2024
Gloria Jane McMurray, 95, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at McPherson Hospital.
Gloria was born on November 1, 1928, in Thurman, IA, the daughter of Daniel Clayton and Vera Mabel (Ewell) Tillman. She graduated from McPherson High School and attended McPherson College. On December 21, 1947, Gloria was united in marriage to Robert W. Lowe....
Barbara B. Buskirk
May 23, 2024
Barbara Blanche Buskirk was born September 30, 1937, to Wm. Alexander (Alex) Richards and Dorothy (Dresher) Richards in Hutchinson, KS. Barbara died May 23, 2024, age 86, in Marquette, KS, where she resided at the Riverview Estates.
Barbara’s childhood years through high school were in Hays, KS. She excelled academically and in music, graduating valedictorian of her high school class. With...
D. Douglas Leach
May 19, 2024
Don Douglas “Doug” Leach, 75, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, surrounded by family at McPherson Hospital.
Doug was born on April 5, 1949, in McPherson, KS, the son of Don Carlos and Doris Jean (Crumpacker) Leach. He graduated from McPherson High School in 1967 and attended McPherson College. On August 25, 1967, Doug was...
Loren Jay Keagle
May 19, 2024
Loren Jay Keagle, 92, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, surrounded by family at The Cedars in McPherson.
Jay was born on May 12, 1932, in McPherson, KS, the son of William Aubrey Keagle, Sr. and Neva Pearl (Johnson) Keagle. He graduated in 1953 from Canton High School. On November 11, 1956, Jay was united...
Cleta E. Tatro
May 15, 2024
Cleta E. Tatro passed away on May 15, 2024, at the age of 93. Cleta was born on March 24, 1931, to Teletha Mae (Crane) Richardson and Estle Dale Richardson in Alva, OK. She attended Alva schools and graduated with honors in May 1948.
She married Don D. Tatro at the Alva First Christian Church on June 6, 1948. To this...
Anita B. Voth
May 7, 2024
Anita B. Voth, 70, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Newton, KS, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at McPherson Health & Rehab. Arrangements are pending.
Vada Ensz
May 1, 2024
Our Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Vada (Smith) Ensz was born to Dan and Katie (Nightingale) Smith on December 12, 1926, at Fairview, Oklahoma. She passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, Kansas.
Mom was the seventh of eleven children and often spoke fondly of her growing up years with her siblings in the big white...
Dennis D. Carlson
Apr 30, 2024
Dennis Dean Carlson, 68, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Dennis was born on July 7, 1955, in McPherson, KS, the son of Robert Dean and Betty Jean (Becker) Carlson. He graduated from McPherson High School in 1973 and continued his education studying Electrical Engineering at Hutchinson Community College and Mechanical Engineering at Kansas State University. He...
Beverly A. Stout
Apr 28, 2024
Beverly Ann Stout (nee Melson), aged 74, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024, in McPherson, Kansas. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, wife and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.
Born on August 14, 1949, in Oklahoma City to Roger Q. Melson and Bernice (Mead) Melson, she grew up in Oklahoma City, later moved to Edmond,...
Della M. Ellwood
Apr 25, 2024
Della Mae (Meek) Ellwood, 88 of Windom, KS, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home. Della was born July 13, 1935, at home in McPherson County, KS, the daughter of Jesse and Rose Meek of Windom, KS. Della was united in marriage to Galland E. Ellwood on September 1, 1953. This union was blessed with...
Richard "Dick" Rawson
Apr 23, 2024
Richard “Dick” Henry Rawson, 73, of Marquette, KS, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, surrounded by family at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.
Dick was born on July 12, 1950, in Lindsborg, KS, the son of Floyd Albert and Nyla Laurine (Hendershot) Rawson. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1968 and attended Fort Hays State University. On November 5,...
Robert L. Valenza
Apr 22, 2024
With heavy hearts, his family announces that Robert L. “Robbie” Valenza passed away suddenly on April 22, 2024, at the young age of 70. He was born and raised in Houston, TX, and attended the University of Houston. Robbie married Lisa Rosenblath in April 1976, and they had three beautiful children. He worked in many positions and with many wonderful...
Leroy A. Adwell
Apr 22, 2024
Leroy A. Adwell, 91, of Lindsborg, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Bethany Home in Lindsborg.
Leroy was born on October 9, 1932, in rural Ravenwood, MO, the son of Andrew Jacob and Dortha Mae (O’Bannon) Adwell. Part of his childhood was in Idaho and then in Oregon where they lived on Roger’s mountain before moving...
Cheryl Brandsted
Apr 16, 2024
Cheryl Brandsted, age 76, of Osage Beach, Missouri and McPherson, Kansas passed peacefully away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Stonebridge Senior Living, Osage Beach, Missouri.
She was born on July 9, 1947, in McPherson, Kansas; daughter of Theodore Tobias and Evelyn Jenny (Moulds) Becker. She graduated from McPherson High School in 1965 and attended McPherson College and Fort Hays State...
Joan Christensen
Apr 12, 2024
Joan Lafferty Mabes Christensen, 94, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Canton, KS, peacefully passed away surrounded by family at her and her grandson Shane’s home on Friday, April 12, 2024.
She was born April 17, 1929, in Little River, KS to Ernest Harvey and Viola Melvina (Coe) Lafferty. They lived on a farm two miles east of Windom. Joan had...
Judy A. Holloway
Apr 11, 2024
Judy Ann Holloway, 73, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at McPherson Hospital.
She was born on December 3, 1950, in Herington, Kansas, the daughter of Harvey and Alta (Aldridge) Fleming. She graduated from McPherson High School in 1969 and continued her education at Hutchinson Junior College, Wichita State University, and McPherson College....
Dwight E. Spence
Apr 9, 2024
Dwight E. Spence, 93, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at The Cedars in McPherson.
Dwight was born on September 13, 1930, in McPherson, KS, the son of Homer Richard and Maggie Mae (McClain) Spence. He was raised on a farm just north of McPherson and attended Centerview Country Grade School just north of McPherson through...
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