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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...
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....
Douglas J. Hein
Jun 26, 2024
Douglas Jay Hein, son of Harold James and Beverly Marie (Laubhan) Hein was born September 5, 1962, in Marion, KS. Doug attended McPherson, KS schools and graduated from McPherson High School.
Doug’s passion was collecting cars and trucks, especially later models. He would spend hours putting together model kits and painting them. He loved Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars. Most of...
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....
Calvin "Cal" Unruh
Jun 25, 2024
Surrounded by his loving family, Calvin (Cal) Unruh, 82, passed away at Pine Village, Moundridge, Kansas, on June 25, 2024. Cal was born on June 22, 1942, at Bethesda Hospital in Goessel, Kansas to Raymond and Stella (Reimer) Unruh.
Cal grew up in rural Galva, Kansas and attended South Union and Sunflower Grade Schools. Cal was the oldest of four children...
Betty Jean Mears
Jun 21, 2024
Betty Jean Mears, 85, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, surrounded by family at The Cedars, McPherson.
She was born July 11, 1938, in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Charles Harris Greeley Thomas and Nannie Elgiva (Ruth) Thomas. Betty Jean graduated from McPherson High School and attended The University of Wichita. She worked at Farmers Alliance...
Rometa J. Snider
Jun 13, 2024
Rometa J. Snider, 92, of McPherson, KS, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Hospice House in Hutchinson.
She was born April 6, 1932, in Greenville, Mississippi, the only child of Robert W. and Demetra J. (Kirby) Hill. She spent many years living in Texas and working in retail and interior decorating.
On December 12, 1950, Rometa was united in marriage to...
Marilyn I. Odermann
Jun 10, 2024
Marilyn Ione (Gillette) Odermann, affectionately known as Mo, was born to Clayton and Helen Gillette on September 22, 1940 in Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The family moved to Wessington Springs, SD in 1943 where she attended elementary school. She went on to attend Wessington Springs College (WSC c’60) which included high school. Some of her favorite...
Edward B. Jones
Jun 9, 2024
Edward Bernard Jones, 97, of McPherson passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
Ed was born on March 31, 1927 in Cambridge, Nebraska, the son of Edward Lawrence and Augusta Theresa Jones. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1944 and attended the University of Denver for one year before enlisting in the United States Navy. While in the Navy, he...
Lindsay L. Oliver
Jun 7, 2024
Lindsay Lee Oliver, 41, of Galva, KS and formerly of McPherson, KS, entered the arms of Jesus on Friday, June 7, 2024.
Lindsay was born on June 11, 1982, in Moundridge, KS, the daughter of Ronald Ray and Joyce Elaine (Plenert) Gingrich. She graduated from Calhan High School (Colorado) in 2000. She continued her education at the University of Northern...
Leona Whited Bratcher
Jun 7, 2024
Leona M. Whited Bratcher, 94, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Brookdale, McPherson.
Leona was born on July 26, 1929, near Lindsborg, KS, the daughter of Johan Hjalmar Ernest and Ethel Aurora Christina (Falen) Jacobson. She graduated from Lindsborg High School and attended Bethany College.
She worked at Swick-Guth as a machinist and...
Marilyn L. Carlson
Jun 6, 2024
Marilyn Louise Carlson, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 6, 2024, at Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland, Kansas at the age of 96. Marilyn was born on March 21, 1928, in McPherson, Kansas, the daughter of Henry and Grace (Logbeck) Burk. Her childhood years were spent on the farm homesteaded by her grandfather Swan Burk in...
Lloyd C. Erickson
Jun 5, 2024
Lloyd Clarence Erickson, 79, of Roxbury, KS, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Angel Arms, McPherson. He was a retired farmer and also deputy sheriff for the McPherson County Sheriff's Department.
Lloyd was born on February 20, 1945, in Lindsborg, KS, the son of Clarence and Geneva (Anderson) Erickson. He graduated from Roxbury High School. He served in...
Leslie R. Mason
Jun 3, 2024
State Representative Leslie “Les” Ray Mason of McPherson, Kansas died Monday, June 3, 2024 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita at the age of 69.
Les was born on October 11, 1954, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His parents, Gertrude and Reverend Floyd Mason, moved to Nebraska and later McPherson, Kansas where Les spent most of his childhood.
Les was a graduate of McPherson...
Merle F. Binder
Jun 3, 2024
Merle F. Binder, 86, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the McPherson Hospital.
Merle was born on September 15, 1937, in Oak Hill, KS, the son of Fredrick T. and Alva L. (Lewis) Binder. He graduated from Longford High School in 1955.
On September 18, 1956, Merle was united in marriage to Noleen June...
Emil Peterson, Jr.
May 31, 2024
Emil Peterson, Jr., also known as “Bud” or “Pete”, 96, of Papillion, NE and formerly of McPherson, KS, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the Brookstone of Papillion. He was a retired truck driver and had worked for over 39 years at Farmland Industries, where he logged over 1.25 million accident-free miles.
He was born June 11, 1927, in...
Gloria J. McMurray
May 27, 2024
Gloria Jane McMurray, 95, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at McPherson Hospital.
Gloria was born on November 1, 1928, in Thurman, IA, the daughter of Daniel Clayton and Vera Mabel (Ewell) Tillman. She graduated from McPherson High School and attended McPherson College. On December 21, 1947, Gloria was united in marriage to Robert W. Lowe....
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