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Joan N. Finney

Joan N. Finney

Nov 21, 2023

Joan N. Finney, 79, died November 21, 2023, at her home in Galva, Kansas.

 

She was born June 24, 1944, on the Big Island of Hawaii, the daughter of Ted and Gladys Rankin. She graduated from McPherson High School in 1962. On December 16, 1966, Joan was united in marriage to Garron D. Finney in McPherson. Garron preceded her in death...

Phyllis Becker

Phyllis Becker

Nov 13, 2023

Phyllis A. Becker, 91, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.

 

Phyllis was born on June 28, 1932, in Centralia, KS, the daughter of Gordon and Berniece Aileen (Conley) Shup.  She graduated in 1950 from high school in Russell, KS.  She then attended Fort Hays State University. 

 

In 1951,...

Christine "Chris" Glahn

Christine "Chris" Glahn

Nov 6, 2023

Christine “Chris” J. Glahn, 87, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023, at what she considered her home at Loving Care of McPherson.  She was a homemaker and most recently worked in the cafeteria at St. Joseph Catholic School.

 

Chris was born on January 31, 1936, in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Edward G. and...

Art Nilson

Art Nilson

Nov 3, 2023

Arthur “Art” E. Nilson, 82, of Gypsum, KS, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, surrounded by family at his home.  Art was a retired dairy farmer.

 

Art was born on November 21, 1940, in Salina, KS, the son of Emanuel Oscar and Augusta Grace (Schwarz) Nilson.  On February 1, 1964, Art was united in marriage to Mary Anna Machetta.

 

Survivors...

Joe D. Bryant

Joe D. Bryant

Nov 2, 2023

Joe D. Bryant, 92, of Galva, KS, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Lindsborg Community Hospital, Lindsborg, KS.  Joe recently moved to assisted living in Lindsborg and then on to Bethany Home and was grateful for the care given to him while there.

 

Joe was born on June 2, 1931, in Davidson County, NC, the son...

Nancy McDonald

Nancy McDonald

Oct 31, 2023

Nancy L McDonald, 64, of Palm Desert and formerly of Fargo, ND passed away on October 31, 2023.  

Nancy was born on February 9, 1959, in Berkley, California, the daughter of Clarence E. and Lois (Kay) McDonald.  She graduated from Fargo North High School in 1977.   She received her Bachelor of Science degree from North Park University in Chicago,...

Glenda Murray

Glenda Murray

Oct 30, 2023

Glenda Elaine Murray, 95, of McPherson, KS, and formerly of Clay Center, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023, surrounded by family at her home. 

 

Glenda was born on September 11, 1928, in Beatrice, NE, the daughter of Fred Louis and Pauline R. (Schroeder) Cornelius.  On April 19, 1953, Glenda was united in marriage to Richard...

Garland E. Hill, Jr.

Garland E. Hill, Jr.

Oct 28, 2023

Garland Elmo Hill, Jr., 85, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Salina, KS, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at McPherson Hospital.  He had worked at CertainTeed for 35 years and also for San-Ore Construction and Rathbone Oil Company.

 

Garland was born on August 17, 1938, in Salina, KS, the son of Garland Elmo Murray Hill, Sr....

Bob Carlson

Bob Carlson

Oct 28, 2023

Robert “Bob” Dean Carlson, 68, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital, Wichita.  Bob was an auto mechanic for Consolidated Motors and Ken Goering Motors and retired from Pfizer where he was a production equipment specialist.

 

Bob was born on May 23, 1955, in Herington, KS, the son of Dale Lee...

P. Russell Miller

P. Russell Miller

Oct 26, 2023

P. Russell Miller, 80, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, surrounded by family at Hospice House, Hutchinson. Pearl Russell Miller was born June 7, 1943, in Bennington, Kansas to Rose Alice and Pearl Wilson Miller.

Russell went to school up to the 8th grade at Gypsum, Kansas. He enlisted into the Marines at age 16.

On March 5,...

Corey T. Flood

Corey T. Flood

Oct 25, 2023

Corey Todd Flood, 61, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at his home on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  Corey was a Quality Control Inspector at Mid Kansas Machine and was a life-long resident of McPherson.

 

He was born Oct. 2, 1962, in McPherson, the son of Robert E. and Juanita M. “Corky” (Smay) Flood. Corey attended...

James R. Fendt

James R. Fendt

Oct 19, 2023

James “Jim” R. Fendt, 82, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his home in McPherson.  He was a retired United States Postal Carrier and had served in the United States Air Force.

 

Jim was born on November 19, 1940, in Watertown, WI, the son of Raymond and Loretta Fendt.  He graduated from Watertown High...

Danny O'Dell

Danny O'Dell

Oct 17, 2023

Danny O’Dell, 76, a lifetime McPherson, KS resident, peacefully entered into his heavenly home in the early morning hours on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at McPherson Hospital. 

 

Robert Danny O’Dell was born on August 3, 1947, in McPherson, KS, the son of Ivan Luther and Grace Bertagene “Jean” (Rife) O’Dell.  He graduated from McPherson High School in 1965. ...

Janet L. Tuell

Janet L. Tuell

Oct 15, 2023

Janet Lynn Tuell, 74, of Mesa, AZ and formerly of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Banner Baywood Hospital in Mesa, AZ. 

 

Janet was born on August 12, 1949, in Salina, KS, the daughter of James W. and Beth N. (Cassell) Roe.  She graduated from McPherson High School in 1968.  On March 31,...

Arthur Mythias House

Arthur Mythias House

Oct 9, 2023

Arthur Mythias House, 21, of Janesville, WI, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Navy Regional Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA.  He was an active duty Pharmacy Technician in the United States Navy.

 

Arthur was born on February 3, 2002.  He graduated from J.A. Craig High School in Janesville, WI and the Medical Education & Training Campus...

Steven "Skip" Von Strohe

Steven "Skip" Von Strohe

Oct 9, 2023

Steven (Skip) Von Strohe passed away peacefully with family present at his home in Marquette, KS the morning of October 9, 2023. Steven was born on March 20, 1931, in Salina, KS, the first son of Louis (Bud) Von Strohe and Twila (Steel) Von Strohe. Steven’s younger brother, Jerry Stuart Von Strohe, was born in July of 1933 and died...

Lee Buehrle

Lee Buehrle

Oct 9, 2023

Lee Buehrle, 93, of McPherson, KS, and formerly of Salina, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.  She worked as a secretary at Farm Bureau Insurance Agency in Atwood and was an office manager for Marietta, Kellogg & Price Law Office in Salina.

 

Lee was born on April 24, 1930, in...

Geneva M. Turnquist

Geneva M. Turnquist

Oct 9, 2023

Geneva Mae Turnquist, 94, of Lindsborg, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, surrounded by family at Brookdale Senior Assisted Living, Salina.  Geneva was a homemaker, partner in the family farming operation, census worker, and election worker.

 

Geneva was born on July 15, 1929, on the family farm in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Bernard G. and...

Gaylon L. Plenert

Gaylon L. Plenert

Oct 2, 2023

Gaylon Lee Plenert, 69, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at his home. 

 

Gaylon was born on September 29, 1954, in Goessel, KS, the son of Charles Lee and Jenny Lee (Unruh) Plenert.  He attended school in Hillsboro, KS.

 

He was a member of Wheatland Baptist Church, McPherson and was an artist...

Larry E. Potter

Larry E. Potter

Sep 30, 2023

Larry Eugene Potter was born April 5, 1938, at home in Clarinda, Iowa, in the middle of a spring blizzard. He was the eldest of four children born to Samuel G. and Inez M. (Carson) Potter. He attended Clarinda schools until the family moved to Denver, CO, where he graduated from high school in 1956. However, he always considered himself...