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Carolyn L. Hansen
Mar 20, 2025
Carolyn Loyce (Plinsky) Hansen was born on the family farm Southwest of Westfall, Kansas to Ernest August Herman Plinsky and Hazel Fern (Shafer) Plinsky on Kansas’s 74th birthday, January 29, 1935. She attended Keystone School through 7th grade, but consolidation forced the closure of that school, so she finished 8th grade in Westfall. Her 8th grade teacher was Kate Marsh,...
Margaret E. Minns
Mar 16, 2025
Margaret Ellen Minns, 95, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Sunshine Meadows in Buhler, KS.
She was born on November 10, 1929, in McPherson, KS to Elliott Bamfield and Zelma Bamfield (Padgett). She was married to Robert “Bob” Minns on January 18, 1953.
She is survived by her children, J.D. Minns, Doyle Minns, Doug Minns, and...
Edith "Kay" Billhimer
Feb 26, 2025
Edith Kay Brunell (Kay) was born in Olean, New York on February 27, 1936 to Howard Leon and Bertha Shaver (Shollenberger) Brunell. Her father was an oil driller and, upon his death in 1959, her mother taught School Health and Physical Education. Their village had about 12 homes and was in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains in southwest New...
Norma E. Bruns
Jan 30, 2025
Norma Elizabeth Martin Bruns
Norma E. Bruns, 106, of McPherson, KS, and formerly of Abilene, KS, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Pine Village, Moundridge.
Norma was born on a farm east of Milford, KS on August 26, 1918, the second of six children born to Charles Ernest Martin and Johannah Augusta (Steinbruck) Martin. She grew up in the Longford...
Joleta A. Stucky
Mar 16, 2025
Joleta Ann Stucky, 77, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, surrounded by family at The Cedars, McPherson.
Joleta was born May 9, 1947, in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Hobert “Blackie” and LaLois Marie (Turner) Black. She graduated from McPherson High School in 1965 and continued her education at Asbury Hospital School of Nursing.
On August 19,...
Rosella Christensen
Mar 6, 2025
Rosella Christensen, 88, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, surrounded by family at Angel Arms, McPherson. She was a homemaker.
She was born April 2, 1936, in Stirrat, WV, the daughter of Albert Jenkins and Pearl Kirk. Rosella was first married to John “Bob” Burge. She later married Charles R. Christensen on March 28, 1978. He...
Derald K. Boldt
Mar 5, 2025
Derald Keith Boldt, 87, formerly of Rice County, KS and Colorado, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler, KS.
He was born August 20, 1937, in Lyons, KS, the son of Harold Leroy and Mildred Hazel (Dailey) Boldt. Derald graduated from Chase High School (Chase, KS), attended Kansas State University (Manhattan, KS), and...
Lynda K. Krahl
Mar 2, 2025
Lynda Kay (Woods) Krahl, 57, of Tonganoxie, KS and formerly of McPherson and Galva, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, surrounded by family at the Hospice House, Hutchinson.
Lynda was born April 12, 1967, in McPherson, KS, to Lloyd C. and Lois A. (Davison) Woods. She graduated with a 4.0 from Brown Mackie College in Salina, KS. On September...
Lavina R. Havens
Feb 25, 2025
Lavina Ruth Goering Havens, 90, McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, surrounded by family at Salina Regional Health Center.
She was born October 30, 1934, in Goessel, KS, the daughter of Peter P. and Marie (Ratzlaff) Penner. She graduated from Inman High School. On March 1, 1957, Lavina was united in marriage to Forrest Goering. He died...
Norma Jean Holm
Feb 22, 2025
Norma Jean Holm, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Riverview Estates, Marquette.
Norma was born on July 23, 1931, to Art and Alyce Patrick in Marquette, KS. She graduated from Marquette High School in 1949. Norma Jean was united in marriage to Arlie Benton Holm on May 25, 1949, at the parsonage in Marquette, KS. This union...
Carol Ruth Hadduck
Feb 21, 2025
Carol Ruth Hadduck, 96, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at The Cedars, McPherson.
Carol Ruth was born on December 30, 1928, the daughter of Wilbur Headlee and Carol Ione (Hughes) King. She was raised by her maternal grandparents, Alvah and Blanche Hughes, following the death of her mother. Carol graduated from West Denver High School....
Callie M. Reber
Feb 12, 2025
Callie M. (Murphy) Reber, 89, of Concordia, formerly Ellsworth and McPherson, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025.
Callie Margaret Murphy was born in Emporia, KS to Calvin Earl Murphy and Blanche (Johnson) Murphy on May 23rd, 1935. She graduated from Emporia High School in 1952 then attended Clark’s Business College, Topeka, KS. Callie used...
Jeffrey Kline
Feb 7, 2025
Jeffrey Stuart Kline, 68, of Derby, KS and formerly of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, with family by his side at Reeds Cove Health & Rehab in Wichita, KS.
Jeff was born on September 8, 1956, in Marion, KS, the son of Marvin Leroy and Janice Dawn (Decker) Kline. He graduated from McPherson High School in...
Joshua Leck
Feb 7, 2025
Joshua Ryan Leck, 47, of rural McPherson, KS, died Friday, February 7, 2025.
Joshua was born on January 14, 1978, to John and Mary (Shaw) Leck in Washington, KS, where he grew up with his three younger siblings: Jessica, Justin, and Johnny. He graduated from Washington High School. Joshua was an outstanding student with a love for the outdoors. He was...
Garry M. Mullins
Feb 6, 2025
**Garry Matthew Mullins***April 20, 1954 – February 6, 2025*
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Garry Matthew Mullins, who was born on April 20, 1954, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Garry grew up on the multi-generational family farm near Paton, IA and graduated from Paton-Churdan High School in 1972. After High School, he attended Lincoln Tech in...
Lyle "Daniel" Vogts
Feb 3, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Lyle “Daniel” Vogts, 36, of McPherson, Kansas on February 3, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi surrounded by family and friends.
Daniel was born on November 18, 1988, to Brad and Rita (Hardisty) Vogts at McPherson Hospital. Daniel lived on the farm his whole life. Daniel attended Inman schools and enjoyed playing t-ball as...
Darlene Handlin
Jan 31, 2025
Clara Darlene Handlin, of Lindsborg, KS, died on January 31, 2025, at the age of 89. Darlene was born on April 28,1935, to Arvid and Clara (Gahnstrom) Nelson of Bridgeport, KS. Darlene graduated from Assaria High School and Kansas State University. She married Ben Handlin in 1959, and together they had three children: Dr. Mark (Cathy) Handlin of McPherson, KS;...
Tonya Heidebrecht Olson
Jan 30, 2025
Tonya Ann “Toni” Heidebrecht Olson, 86, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, with family by her side at the Cedars Assisted Living, McPherson.
She was born March 15, 1938, in McPherson, KS, the daughter of William “Bill” Wayne and Ruth Isabel “Molly” (Rhoades) Kennedy. She graduated from McPherson High School in 1956. In 1964, she was...
Larry L. Nichols, Sr.
Jan 30, 2025
Larry Leroy Nichols, Sr. was born on April 11, 1944, to Roy Abner and Dorothy May (Henne) Nichols in Roxbury, Kansas. Larry had a son, Jeff, born to his first marriage with Carol Britton. To his second marriage with Elizabeth Machado was born Larry, Thomas, and Roy. He also helped raise Robert, Janie, and Chris. He was a truck driver....
Gerald "Jerry" Holman
Jan 29, 2025
Gerald J. Holman was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on November 14, 1930, to Clifford and Elsa Holman. Around age 10, the family moved to Pomona, California for opportunity. He attended Pomona High School, excelling with trumpet performance and picking up the game of tennis. During his senior year of high school, he was the drum major for his high school...
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