Leland Akers

Leland G. Akers, 86, of McPherson and formerly of Conway, died Monday, October 29, 2007, at Hutchinson Hospital. He was a retired farmer and stockman.

The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 3, at King's Hiway Baptist Church. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Friday at Stockham Family Funeral Home; the family will be present from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

Survivors include: a sister, Ione Johnson of Assaria, KS; two step-daughters, Eileen Sutton of Norway, KS and Karen Buckland of Tulsa, OK; a special friend and companion, Lavina Goering of McPherson; five step-grandchildren, one step-grandchild, two nieces, and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, and a brother, Don Akers.

Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson County Historical Society, Elyria Christian School, or King's Hiway Baptist Church, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Leland Akers please visit our Sympathy Store.