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Larry C. Jones
Aug 16, 2024
Larry Carl Jones, 84, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Pleasant View Home in Inman, KS.
Larry was born December 13, 1939, in McPherson, to Carl J. and Ina Grace (Ward) Jones. He was a proud graduate of McPherson High School and attended Kansas State University. Larry enjoyed a career as a chemical salesman before...
Lonnie Ensminger
Aug 12, 2024
Lonnie Ray Ensminger, 86, a lifetime McPherson County resident, peacefully entered the arms of Jesus on Monday, August 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Bethesda Home in Goessel, KS.
Lonnie was born May 22, 1938, in McPherson, KS, the son of Clarence Ray and Lillian Grace (Hulse) Ensminger. He attended elementary school in a one room school, West Fairview,...
Norman Ensz
Aug 3, 2024
Norman Ensz, 87, of Inman, Kansas, passed away August 3, 2024, at Moundridge Manor, Moundridge, Kansas, surrounded by family and friends.
Dad was born on the farm near Inman, Kansas, to John A. and Lena Penner Ensz on August 23, 1936, the 3rd of eleven children. He grew up on the farm learning to work hard and play hard. He attended...
Edwina "Eddie" Howard
Aug 2, 2024
Edwina “Eddie” Sue Howard, 62, of Galva, KS, and formerly of Lochbuie, CO and McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, surrounded by family at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS. She worked as a claim’s liaison coordinator at Viega.
Eddie was born on October 2, 1961, in Beloit, KS, the daughter of Raymond Keith and Betty Jean...
Mitch Allmon
Jul 30, 2024
Mitchel Lee Allmon, age 98, died on July 30, 2024. He was born on October 4, 1925, in Campbell, Texas, the second of three children born to Norman and Mary Allmon. Mitch grew up on a farm near Lovington, New Mexico. When Mitch was 17, he moved to San Francisco for a year to work as a welder at a...
Gloria J. Biby
Jul 25, 2024
Gloria Jean Biby, 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at her home in McPherson. She was a long-time resident of McPherson and had worked at Pfizer for over 30 years, most recently in the quality control department.
She was born July 4, 1950, in Clay Center, Kansas, the daughter of Harry Leo and Ruby Ione (Thompson) Achenbach. Gloria...
Vera Jean Shaw
Jul 23, 2024
Vera Jean Shaw, 87, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Valley Center, KS, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at The Cedars, McPherson.
Jean was born on November 2, 1936, in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Herman B. and Adella V. Goering. She graduated from McPherson High School. Jean married Leslie E. Johnson and later was united in marriage...
Shana L. Garcia
Jul 22, 2024
Shana LaDawn Garcia, 44, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, surrounded by family at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.
Shana was born on May 5, 1980, in Cañon City, CO, the loving daughter of Michael Eugene and Tracy Ellen (Parsell) Miller. She graduated from Sterling High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society....
John B. Shaw
Jul 20, 2024
John B. Shaw, 99, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home in rural McPherson. He owned and operated Shaw Tree Service.
John was born December 27, 1924, in Mills, NE, the son of Orville Leroy and Rubie Ann (Rose) Shaw. He graduated from Central College. On June 2, 1949, John was united in marriage...
Kyle L. Thompson
Jul 19, 2024
Kyle Lee Thompson, 48, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, surrounded by family and friends at McPherson Hospital.
Kyle was born on August 6, 1975, in Arkansas City, KS, the cherished son of Carl Lee and Karla Kay (Bose) Thompson. He attended Roosevelt Elementary School, McPherson Middle School, and graduated from McPherson High School in 1994. Kyle’s...
Hailey R. Rork
Jul 18, 2024
Hailey Ranae Rork was born to Susan Loescher Chrislip and William “Bill” Rork Jr. on October 5, 1993 in Wichita Kansas. From the very day of her birth, Hailey was an obvious fighter and throughout her 30 years of life with her mom by her side was one of God’s toughest warriors. She was determined to beat all odds and...
Evelyn "Mickey" Griffith
Jul 17, 2024
Evelyn F. “Mickey” Griffith, 99, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Pine Village, Moundridge.
Mickey was born on November 19, 1924, in Clovis, NM, the daughter of Ernest Frank and Ruby Pearl (Glandon) Weaver. In 1942, she graduated from Haxtun High School in Colorado and continued her education at McPherson College. On August 18, 1946,...
Cheryl A. Smyres
Jul 10, 2024
Cheryl Ann Smyres, 83, of Windom, KS, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Cozy Cottage Senior Living in Wichita.
She was born on May 9, 1941, in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Arvid Carl and Laberta “Becky” (Knackstedt) Lindquist. She graduated from Windom High School and later from Brown Mackie Business College.
On May 27, 1962, Cheryl was united...
Daniel S. Christensen
Jul 9, 2024
Daniel Steven Christensen, 68, formerly of Florida and McPherson, KS, passed away on July 9, 2024, at his residence in Springfield, MO.
Daniel was born February 15, 1956, the loving son of Howard E. “Chris” and Carol “Sue” (Matlack) Christensen. During his youth years, he was a member of the McPherson First Baptist Church. Daniel graduated from McPherson High School in...
Michael W. Butler
Jul 9, 2024
Michael Wayne Butler, 67, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, surrounded by his family at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.
He was born on May 8, 1957, in Hutchinson, KS, the second son of Jerry M. and Dorothy A. (Decker) Butler. Mike graduated from McPherson High School in 1975. On June 3, 1977, He was united in...
Carl L. Thompson
Jul 7, 2024
Carl Lee Thompson, age 74, of McPherson, KS, peacefully entered his Heavenly home on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital (St. Francis) in Wichita.
Born on July 28, 1949, in Beloit, KS, Carl was the son of Glen S. and Iris A. (Maley) Thompson. On October 28, 1967, he was united in marriage to Karla Kay Bose at St....
Dr. Douglas Young
Jul 5, 2024
Dr. Douglas Young, a man of compassion and care, passed away at his home in Park Hill, Oklahoma, on July 5, 2024. His legacy is one of dedication to his family, friends, and the thousands of patients he treated throughout more than 50 years in his medical career.
Douglas was born on March 31, 1942, in McPherson, Kansas, to Carl and...
Fern A. Wilson
Jul 2, 2024
Fern Amelia Wilson, 82, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Hesston, KS and Colorado, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, surrounded by family at McPherson Health and Rehab.
She was born on March 30, 1942, in Hays, KS, the daughter of Gabriel Joseph and Barbara Marie (VonFeldt) Zimmerman. She graduated from Girls Catholic High School of Hays. On July...
Linda M. Harding
Jun 29, 2024
Linda M. Harding, 84, of Lindsborg, KS, and formerly of Abilene, KS, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, surrounded by family at Bethany Home, Lindsborg.
Linda was born on November 25, 1939, in Lindsborg, KS, the daughter of Carl Martin “Haggie” and Emily Mercedes (Train) Hagstrand. She graduated from Lindsborg Rural High School and received her bachelor’s degree from...
Terry D. Schmidt
Jun 28, 2024
Terry David Schmidt, 58, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a single vehicle accident near McPherson. Terry was an oil and gas operator and producer.
Terry was born on August 13, 1965, in McPherson, KS, the son of Beauferd Wayne and DeAnn (Williams) Schmidt. Terry graduated from McPherson High School in 1983....
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