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Carol Ann Wagner

Carol Ann Wagner

Jul 19, 2022

Carol Ann (LaForest) Wagner, 66, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully to heaven and into the arms of her lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, surrounded by family at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.

 

She was born July 23, 1955, in North Adams, MA, the daughter of Helen (Bourdon) and Herman LaForest.  Following high school, Carol...

James "Jim" A. Koehn

James "Jim" A. Koehn

Jul 15, 2022

James “Jim” A. Koehn, 61, of Canton, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2022, surrounded by family at his home in Canton.  From 1980 to 1984, he owned and operated Koehn Tank Truck.  In 1984, he started working for NCRA (now CHS), where he most recently was a special project operator at the boiler house.

 

Jim...

Robert L. Fagerquist

Robert L. Fagerquist

Jul 14, 2022

Robert “Bob” Lowell Fagerquist, 91, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 14, 2022, on his own terms at his home in McPherson exactly the way he wanted it.  Bob was a retired teacher and farmer.  He taught 5th through 8th grade and was principal at Conway, KS and then 5th through 8th grade at Santa Fe School...

Braelynn Ranae Borth-Alarca

Braelynn Ranae Borth-Alarca

Jul 12, 2022

Braelynn Ranae Borth-Alarca, three days old, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at her home in McPherson.  Braelynn was born on July 9, 2022, at McPherson Hospital, the daughter of Christian N. Borth-Alarca and Maysan Ranae Groote. 

 

She is survived by her parents, Christian & Maysan; grandparents, Tim & Diana Groote, David & Hana Ritchie, and Joe...

Dennis D. Sammons

Dennis D. Sammons

Jul 12, 2022

Dennis D. Sammons, 63, of McPherson, KS, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at home.  He is survived by his wife, Marla.

 

He served in the Army.  He was a member of the American Legion Post #24.  Dennis was also an Amateur Radio Operator.

 

Dennis was most recently employed at Trailer Sales and Services of Kansas in Wichita,...

Robert D. Koehn

Robert D. Koehn

Jul 7, 2022

Robert Dean “Bob” Koehn, son of Carl J. and Lena (Wedel) Koehn, was born July 2, 1932, in McPherson, Kansas.  He was one of eight  children born to the Koehn family.

 

Bob graduated from Bethel College (North Newton, KS) and then went on to earn a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin.  

 

Prior to retirement,...

Ruthe K. Willems

Ruthe K. Willems

Jul 6, 2022

Ruthe K. Willems, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, surrounded by family at The Cedars, McPherson.

 

Ruthe was born Jan. 22, 1931, on the family farm in Dallas County, Iowa, the third daughter of Peter A. and Arbie Ruth (Wingert) Keller. Two sons later completed the Keller family.

 

Ruthe began first grade at the age...

Roberto Mata Velazquez

Roberto Mata Velazquez

Jul 4, 2022

Roberto Mata Velazquez, 82, of Salina, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2022, at his residence in Salina.  Before retirement, he worked in the bakery for Tony’s Pizza, Salina.

 

Roberto was born in Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico, the son of Maximiliano Velazquez and Blasa Mata.  He was united in marriage to Nancy “Ann” Scott.

 

He is survived...

Doris Ann Miller

Doris Ann Miller

Jul 1, 2022

Doris Ann Miller, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022, surrounded by family at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born July 18, 1944, in Dearborn, Michigan to Hiram Ford and Doris Ann (Stobbe) Swabby.

 

She graduated high school from Windom, Kansas and attended Brown Mackie Business College in Salina, Kansas. 

 

She united in marriage with P....

Janice O. Zamecnik

Janice O. Zamecnik

Jun 29, 2022

Janice O. Zamecnik, 81, of Lucas, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, surrounded by family at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. 

 

Jan was born on September 18, 1940, in Luray, KS, the daughter of Elmer John and Barbara Ruth (McDaniel) Wolberd.  In 1958, she graduated high school in Lodi, CA.  On June 15, 1958, Jan was...

Maxine Spence

Maxine Spence

Jun 23, 2022

Doris Maxine Spence was born February 16, 1926, in Cherryvale, Kansas, the daughter of Bert and Robbie Irene (Allen) Flood.  She passed away June 23, 2022, at SunPorch of Dodge City, Dodge City, Kansas.

 

Maxine was raised in Cherryvale attending school there and graduating from Cherryvale High School.  She then received her teaching certificate and taught for two years...

Mary Eunice Crown

Mary Eunice Crown

Jun 20, 2022

Mary Eunice Crown, daughter of Thomas L. and Martha E. (Cranford) Ensey, was born on May 5, 1923, in McKinney, Texas.  On June 20, 2022, with family members present, Mary died in McPherson, KS, passing from this earthly life to her longed-for home in heaven. 

 

She graduated from Carmen High School in Carmen, OK as the 1941 class...

Ray Bratcher

Ray Bratcher

Jun 18, 2022

B. Ray Bratcher, 92, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Maysville, OK, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, surrounded by family at Brookdale Assisted Living, McPherson. 

 

Ray was born on May 11, 1930, in Washington, OK.  He graduated from Maysville High School in 1947. 

 

He had been a farmer in both Kansas and Oklahoma...

Darrell L. Bowen

Darrell L. Bowen

Jun 15, 2022

Darrell Leon Bowen, 50, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his home in McPherson.  He was formerly of Luray, Kansas where he owned and operated Big Daddy’s Bar.  He also worked at Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas (Russell, KS) as a medical tech.

 

He was born April 26, 1972, in McPherson, Kansas, the son of Ronald Nugent...

John L. Guffey

John L. Guffey

Jun 13, 2022

Johnney “John” Lee Guffey, 81, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, surrounded by his family at Hillsboro Community Hospital.  Over the years, he worked for San Ore, Mistletoe Express, Beaver Express, and Prairieland Partners.

 

John was born on February 26, 1941, in Fairlane, OK, the son of Vernon M. and Ruby (May) Guffey. ...

Marshal C. Funk

Marshal C. Funk

Jun 11, 2022

Marshal Craig Funk, 43, of Redmond, Washington and formerly of McPherson, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at his home. 

 

Marshal was born September 13, 1978, to Willard R. and Janet I. (Schmidt) Funk in McPherson, Kansas.  He attended Sonshine Preschool, Lincoln Elementary School, McPherson Middle School and McPherson High School.  Marshal enjoyed school and learning. ...

Gerald W. Miller

Gerald W. Miller

Jun 10, 2022

Gerald Wade (Speedy) Miller of McPherson, KS, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, in the loving home he and his wife Barbara lived in since 1973.

 

Gerald was born December 22, 1946, in McPherson, the son of Wade Ward Miller and Lucile Marie (Fairchild) of McPherson Kansas.

 

Gerald grew up playing marbles, cowboys and Indians, army,...

Michael Ray Kenney

Michael Ray Kenney

Jun 9, 2022

Michael Ray “Mike” Kenney passed from this earth peacefully in his sleep on June 9, 2022, in Edmond, Oklahoma, after a short battle with heart disease and dementia.

 

Mike, the youngest of four children, was born and raised in McPherson, Kansas to Don and Pearl Kenney.  After a stint in the United States Air Force as a young man,...

Percy L. Toews

Percy L. Toews

Jun 7, 2022

Percy L. Toews, 77, of Inman, KS, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, surrounded by family at the Moundridge Manor, Moundridge, KS.  He was a retired farmer and also had worked at McPherson Area Solid Waste Utility and Kit Manufacturing.

 

Percy was born on April 26, 1945, in McPherson, KS, the son of A.R. “Abe” and Ruby...

Jack L. Edwards

Jack L. Edwards

May 29, 2022

Jack Lee Edwards, 82, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at The Cedars, McPherson.  He owned and operated Edwards Backhoe Service and Edwards Oil Properties.

 

Jack was born on May 9, 1940, in Tahlequah, OK, the son of Thomas and Sendy (Cattron) Edwards.  On November 8, 1968, he was united in marriage to...

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