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Bruce D. Wagner
Jan 6, 2024
Bruce Dewayne Wagner, 71, took his last breath on earth and his first breath in Heaven on Saturday January 6, 2024, with his 3 daughters and his ex-wife by his side. He was born November 19, 1952, at Camp Carson, Colorado, the son of Wilbur C. and Patricia J. (Rebarchek) Wagner.
Bruce had many occupations from a carpenter...
Delma Nikkel
Jan 2, 2024
Delma G. Nikkel, 89, of Inman, KS, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, surrounded by family at the Moundridge Manor, Moundridge, KS.
Delma was born on April 14, 1934, near Conway, KS, the daughter of Jacob K. and Anna (Giesbrecht) Friesen. On June 9, 1985, Delma was united in marriage to Abe E. Nikkel in Inman,...
Diane Martin
Dec 31, 2023
Diane Kay Martin, 60, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, surrounded by family at McPherson Hospital.
Diane was born on May 3, 1963, at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, the daughter of James Harold and Janet Jolene (Nelson) Brown. She graduated from McPherson High School in 1981 and from Hesston School of Nursing in 1988. On...
Freda Talbott
Dec 31, 2023
Freda Jane (Malm) Talbott passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Riverview Estates with family and friends by her side. She was born to Kenneth and Kathryn (Clark) Malm in Colorado Springs, CO, on May 15, 1937. She lived most of her life in Marquette, graduating from MHS in 1955. She married the love of her life, Kenneth Talbott,...
Marion Krentzel
Dec 30, 2023
Marion Charles Krentzel, 84, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at McPherson Hospital with family by his side.
Marion was born on June 28, 1939, in Great Bend, KS, the son of Charley George and Ellen Marie (Eggers) Krentzel. He graduated from Hudson High School in 1958. On May 28, 1958, Marion was united in...
Jerry Fithian
Dec 29, 2023
Jerome Kane (Jerry) Fithian entered the arms of his Loving Savior on Dec. 29, 2023. Jerry, son of L. Boyd & Inez Bertha (Grapenthin) Fithian, was born June 6, 1951, in Denver and joined sister, Janet, and soon to be (10 months later!), sister, Joann, in their Montclair area home.
Jerry’s faith walk was diligently woven throughout his growing...
Leo Mantz
Dec 24, 2023
Leo Mantz, 97, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, surrounded by family at his home. He owned and operated Mantz Masonry.
He was born on November 26, 1926, in Bazine, KS, the son of Jacob and Kathyrine (Ketcher) Mantz. On October 20, 1947, Leo was united in marriage to Bessie Mae Robinson in Miami,...
Bobby Higgins
Dec 22, 2023
Bobby Lee Higgins, 86, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Burlington, Larned, and Macksville, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at his home.
Bobby was born on February 17, 1937, in Bazine, KS, the son of Melvin Louis and Fern Emma (Cooley) Higgins. He graduated from Macksville High School.
He managed several Kansas Duckwall’s stores including...
Darlene Jukes
Dec 18, 2023
Darlene J. Jukes, 92, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at McPherson Health & Rehab.
Darlene Jeanette Strom was born August 31, 1931, at McPherson Hospital, McPherson. Her parents were Clarence William and Joy Ingeborg (Nyquist) Strom. They lived on a farm in New Gottland.
At the age of five, Darlene became...
Ardis Claypool
Dec 17, 2023
Ardis Ann (Hawkinson) Claypool, 73, a resident of Marquette, KS, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS, following complications from a surgical procedure.
Born on February 26, 1950, in Lindsborg, KS, Ardis was the beloved daughter of Arthur E. and Halcey Juanita (Godfrey) Hawkinson. In 1968, she graduated from...
Terry Wallace
Dec 15, 2023
Terry Lee Wallace, 69, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Salina Regional Health Center. Terry was a Clayworks artist and a longtime client of Disability Supports of the Great Plains.
He was born May 4, 1954, in Paris, Illinois, the son of Carlos L. and Margaret I. (Simpson) Wallace. He was one of...
James "Jim" R. Leewright
Dec 11, 2023
James “Jim” Leewright, 86, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Hoisington, KS, died Monday, December 11, 2023, at The Cedars Nursing Home in McPherson.
He was born on October 13, 1937, in Great Bend, KS, the son of Kenneth Russell and Maude Marie (Grow) Leewright.
Jim was a 1956 graduate of Howard High School. He was drafted into...
Tina A. Latta
Dec 8, 2023
Tina Ann Latta, 62, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at her home in McPherson.
Tina was born on April 24, 1961, in Seneca, Kansas, the daughter of Ronald Lee and Betty Lou (Bennett) Latta.
Survivors include: her mother, Betty Latta of McPherson, KS; two sisters, Connie...
Barbara Stoffel
Dec 8, 2023
Helen Barbara Stoffel was born October 20, 1934, in Rose Hill, Kansas, the daughter of Carl L. and Helen (Rinkel) Cox. She was one of ten children (seven girls/three boys) born to the Cox family. Barbara attended Superior Country School for the first seven grades, later graduating from Rose Hill High School in 1952.
She was united in marriage...
Ruth L. Larson
Dec 7, 2023
Ruth Luree Larson, 98, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Pine Village, Moundridge.
She was born on January 27, 1925, in Greenwood, NE, the daughter of Harold George and Frances Elizabeth (Bauer) Nichols. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Ponca City, OK. On November 12, 1960, Ruth was united in marriage...
Joseph "Joe" E. Oriet
Dec 7, 2023
Joseph “Joe” Eugene Oriet, 87, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, Wichita.
Joe was born on January 11, 1936, in Great Falls, Montana, the son of Leauard Enthony and Marguerite Dechantel (Lynch) Oriet. On July 25, 1956, Joe was united in marriage to Nellie Ann...
Madden Cape
Dec 3, 2023
Madden Boone Cape, 44 days old, peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Wesley Hospital, Wichita.
Madden was born on October 20, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas, the infant son of Devin Le Cape and Peyton Elizabeth Suzanne Johnson.
Survivors include his loving parents, Devin Cape and Peyton Johnson of Wichita,...
Hans Andrewson
Dec 2, 2023
Hansel “Hans” Ray Andrewson, 70, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at McPherson Hospital.
Hans was born on November 19, 1953, in Belleville, KS, the son of Arnold Charles and Dorla (Perkins) Andrewson. He graduated from Clyde High School in 1971 and furthered his education at NCK Technical College in Beloit, KS. On June...
Cathe Peters
Dec 2, 2023
Cathe Dian Peters, 72, of Windom, KS, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, surrounded by family and friends in Windom. Cathe retired in February 2020 from Home State Bank where she was a teller for over 30 years. She also worked part-time for ServiceMaster at the NCRA Refinery. She currently was the treasurer for the City of Windom.
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Beth Chalmers
Dec 1, 2023
Elizabeth (Beth) Ann Francis Schroeder was born in Wichita, KS on December 27th, 1961, to parents Carol and Eugene Schroeder. She was the youngest of four children, having three older siblings, Tim, Patrice, and Joelyn.
She was raised under the signature Pizza Hut Red Roof, starting from napping in booths as a child, to young teen waitress, to...
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