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Charlie E. Shults, Sr.

Charlie E. Shults, Sr.

Sep 30, 2023

Charles “Charlie” E. Shults, Sr.,  76, of Chanute, KS and formerly of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, surrounded by his family at the Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita. 

 

Charlie was born on January 12, 1947, in Iola, KS, the son of William Harold and Alean Katherine (Slife) Shults.  He graduated from Humboldt High School...

Linda L. Miller

Linda L. Miller

Sep 29, 2023

Linda Louise (Hawkins) Miller, 75, of McPherson, KS, a beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated teacher, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, surrounded by family at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO.  She touched the lives of many with her kindness and love.

 

Born on February 24, 1948, in Carrollton, MO, to Lawrence Lee and Louise (Sanger) Hawkins,...

Ronald Sommerfeld

Ronald Sommerfeld

Sep 28, 2023

Ronald J. Sommerfeld, 81, of Canton, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at The Cedars, McPherson.  He was a tool & die machinist for 28 years at CertainTeed Plastics and also worked at  Kansas Jack for 12 years.  After retirement, he worked on a part-time basis at Viega.

 

Ron was born on April 27, 1942,...

LeRoy Norstrom

LeRoy Norstrom

Sep 26, 2023

Marvin LeRoy “Swede” Norstrom, 79, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. 

 

LeRoy was born on November 8, 1943, in McPherson, KS, the son of Milton and Pearl (Nash) Norstrom.  He graduated from Roxbury High School in 1961. LeRoy was a resident of McPherson since 1969, moving from Roxbury, KS.  He served in...

Joyce E. Lund

Joyce E. Lund

Sep 20, 2023

Joyce Elaine Lund, 75, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. 

 

She was born on December 14, 1947, in Belleville, KS, the daughter of Donald R. and Iva E. (Heath) Goodger.  She graduated from Belleville High School.

 

Joyce worked in the cabinet shop at Kit/Road Ranger and retired from...

Pat Nippert

Pat Nippert

Sep 19, 2023

For the first half of her life, a softball field, a basketball or tennis court, or a swimming pool is where you would have found Pat.  Recently, reading a good book in a campground, her cabin in Colorado, or on a new adventure with Ward were her preferred activities.  Patricia Lou Nippert was a fun-loving, ornery, adventuresome spirit who valued...

Horst Eigruber

Horst Eigruber

Sep 17, 2023

Horst Eigruber, 84, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, surrounded by family at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.  He was a past President of American Maplan.

 

Horst was born on August 8, 1939, in Linz, Austria, the son of August and Johanna (Spazenegger) Eigruber.  On October 14, 1983, Horst was united in marriage to Irmengard...

Rita M. Owens

Rita M. Owens

Sep 17, 2023

Rita Marie Owens, 82, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, surrounded by family at Hospice House, Hutchinson. 

 

Rita was born on October 27, 1940, in York, NE, the daughter of Louis Vincent and Helen Marie (Haupt) Kaspari.  She graduated from McPherson High School in 1958.  She worked as a secretary for Farmers Alliance...

Corey Bruce

Corey Bruce

Sep 17, 2023

Corey Robert Bruce, 47, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, surrounded by family and friends  at Ascension Via Christi-St. Francis, Wichita.  Corey worked at Piping Tech as a Safety Coordinator and was a partner in Central Investments Group, LLC.

 

Corey was born on January 20, 1976, in McPherson, KS, the son of Tommy L....

Linus Dixon, Sr.

Linus Dixon, Sr.

Sep 16, 2023

Linus O’Neil Dixon, Sr., 63, of McPherson, KS and formerly of San Diego, CA, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, surrounded by family at his home in McPherson.

 

Linus was born on October 9, 1959, in Covington, LA, the son of Grady Robert Mosely and Ruby Celeste Dixon. 

 

On July 24, 1986, Linus was...

Randy B. Gepner

Randy B. Gepner

Sep 2, 2023

Randy Bruce Gepner, 61, of Moundridge, KS and formerly of McPherson, KS, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the McPherson County State Lake (Maxwell Lake), Canton, KS. 

 

Randy was born on September 6, 1961, in Concordia, KS, the son of Chester Marvin and Leora May (Schleuder) Gepner.  He graduated from high school in Salt Lake City,...

Deanna White

Deanna White

Aug 31, 2023

Deanna Dee White, 83, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Pine Village, Moundridge.    She worked as a sales clerk at the Duckwall-ALCO store in Greensburg, KS.

 

Deanna was born on July 29, 1940, in Beloit, KS, the daughter of Dean Harrison and Ida Ann (Leonhart) Williams.  She graduated from Downs High School...

Ruth L. Gass

Ruth L. Gass

Aug 30, 2023

Ruth Lena (Burgin) Gass, age 90, left this vale of tears on Thursday, August 30, 2023, at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, Kansas.  She was born September 15, 1932, in Ava, Missouri, to Lester Edison “Bunk” and Dortha (Burris) Burgin.

 

Ruth was united in marriage to Ellis Hylton Gass on June 19, 1949.  The ceremony was held at the home...

Leiko R. Simmons

Leiko R. Simmons

Aug 27, 2023

Leiko Ray Simmons, 39, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his home. 

 

Leiko was born on June 3, 1984, in Hutchinson, KS.

 

He is survived by his mother, Linda Brown of McPherson, KS; father, Marvin Joe Simmons of Hutchinson, KS; uncle, Michael Brown of Honolulu, HI; aunt, Vickie Gehring of Hutchinson, KS;...

Lawrence O. Smith, Jr.

Lawrence O. Smith, Jr.

Aug 27, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” O. Smith, Jr., 88, a McPherson, KS resident since 1976, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. 

 

Larry was born on April 21, 1935, in Henderson, TN, the son of Lawrence O. Smith, Sr. and Bessie (Andrews) Smith.  He was raised in Van Vleet, MS.  Larry graduated from Mississippi State University in 1963.  On August...

Peggy Scott

Peggy Scott

Aug 24, 2023

Peggy Joyce Scott of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends on August 24, 2023, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was 89 years old.

Born on December 3, 1933, in Milledgeville, Georgia, Peggy was the daughter of Samuel Arthur Evans and Clara Belle (Worsham) Evans. She grew up in Milledgeville and graduated from Peabody High School.

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James "Jim" Black

James "Jim" Black

Aug 18, 2023

James "Jim" Black, 78, of McPherson, KS, passed away at his home in McPherson on August 18, 2023. He was born on October 16, 1944, in McPherson, Kansas. Jim was the beloved son of Hobert "Blackie" Black and LaLois Marie (Turner) Black.Jim received his education at McPherson High School and later attended Kansas State University. He attended the McPherson Church...

Joyce Allmon

Joyce Allmon

Aug 17, 2023

Mary “Joyce” Allmon, age 93, died on August 17, 2023.   She was born in Hutchinson, KS on October 7, 1929, the only child of Dorsey and Clara Wester.  Her father was a minister, which resulted in the family moving several times during her childhood.  She graduated from Siloam Springs, Arkansas, High School in 1947 and then attended Central College in McPherson, Kansas.  ...

Lew L. Koehn

Lew L. Koehn

Aug 13, 2023

Lewellyn “Lew” L. Koehn, 78, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Sandstone Heights Nursing home, Little River.

 

Lew was born on March 2, 1945, in McPherson, KS, the son of Henry Russell and Lenora Geneva (Unruh) Koehn.  He graduated from Canton High School.  On September 12, 1966, Lew was united in marriage to...

Mary K. Nolan

Mary K. Nolan

Aug 10, 2023

Mary Katherine (Wickstrom) Nolan, 102, of Marquette, KS, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023,  in Marquette.

 

Mary was born on August 26, 1920, in Conway, KS, the daughter of E. Birdette and Grace B. (Hollingsworth) Wickstrom.  She graduated from Marquette High School and Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing, Kansas City, MO. 

 

Mary was a...