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C. Richard Friedley
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. C. Richard Friedley, D.D.S., 98, of McPherson, Kansas, went to be with the Lord at 8:27 pm, March 27, 2025, while in the arms of his daughters at his home.
Charles Richard Friedley was the son of the late James and Mae (Snyder) Friedley and was born September 8, 1926, in Hillsdale, Pennsylvania. He was one of seven children born...
Susan R. Batson
Mar 27, 2025
Susan Rae Batson, 73, of Lindsborg, KS and formerly of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, with family by her side at Bethany Home, Lindsborg.
She was born January 8, 1952, in Hays, KS, the daughter of Aegedius P. “Curly” Brungardt and Jane H. (Wood) Hale Brungardt.
Susan is survived by two children, Jeremy (Michelle) Batson and Jennifer...
Roberta J. Suenram
Mar 26, 2025
Roberta J. Suenram, age 77, of Lawrence, KS passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Roberta was the eldest of nine children born to Robert and Geraldine Suenram. She is survived by her brothers Fr. John Suenram OCD, Dr. Mark Suenram, Gerald Suenram and Ted Suenram and sisters Paula Dupigny-Leigh, Mary Kozak and...
Darla S. Phillips
Mar 22, 2025
Darla Sue Phillips, 67, formerly of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at her home in Wichita, KS.
Darla was born January 19, 1958, the loving daughter of Howard E. “Chris” and Carol “Sue” (Matlack) Christensen. She was proud to graduate from McPherson High School in 1976, the U.S.A.’s Bicentennial year. She lettered in...
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...
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