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Ralph Jordan
Nov 6, 2022
A. Ralph Jordan, Jr., 87, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2022, surrounded by family at McPherson Hospital.
Ralph retired from John’s Manville prior to owning & operating Ralph’s Lawn Care. He then was a driver for Midway Motors and a greeter for Walmart.
Ralph was born on April 28, 1935, in Tulsa,...
Shari R. Henson
Nov 6, 2022
Shari Rae (Goering) Henson was born in the McPherson Hospital on April 20, 1973, to Bryce and Irene (Shannon) Goering. She was the third of three children. She lived most of her life in McPherson except for four years in Leadville, Colorado, from the fall of 1975 to the fall of 1979. Shari was baptized in the First United Presbyterian...
Sharon K. Davis
Oct 26, 2022
Sharon Kay Davis, 75, of Newton, KS, and formerly of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Kansas Christian Home, Newton, KS.
Sharon was born on December 26, 1946, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Myron W. and Pauline M. (Slabach) Scott. She graduated from McPherson High School. While living in McPherson, she worked at...
Michael W. Jones
Oct 23, 2022
Michael W. Jones, 70, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022, surrounded by family at Brookdale of McPherson where he had resided for the past three months during a short battle with cancer.
Michael was born on August 3, 1952, in McPherson, KS, the son of Robert K. and Velma L. (Rickner) Jones. He...
Dr. Gilford J. Ikenberry, Jr.
Oct 22, 2022
Dr. Gilford J. Ikenberry, Jr., 92, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2022, surrounded by family at The Cedars, McPherson.
Gilford John Ikenberry, Jr. was born the day after Christmas 1929 in Fargo, North Dakota, where his father taught botany at North Dakota State University. The family of three moved frequently during the Great Depression,...
Dianne Kay Surface-Deckard
Oct 20, 2022
Dianne Kay (Watkins) Surface-Deckard, 72, of Marquette, KS, died October 20, 2022.
She was born November 24, 1949, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the daughter of Virgil and Charlotte Watkins.
She was a 1967 graduate of Marquette High School.
On June 10, 1967, Dianne was united in marriage to Bradley Lowell Surface in Garnett. He preceded...
Bill D. Williams
Oct 17, 2022
Bill Dean Williams, 76, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Downs, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center (Overland Park, KS). He worked as a welder at Kent Manufacturing in Tipton, KS prior to farming.
Bill was born on December 3, 1945, in Beloit, KS, the son of Dean Harrison...
H. Eugene "Gene" Copeland
Oct 17, 2022
Homer Eugene “Gene” Copeland, a native Texan, veteran of World War II and the Korean War, co-founder of underground storage, junk dealer, hardware store proprietor, museum curator and Yellow Dog Democrat, died on Oct. 17, 2022. He was 96 years old.
Gene was born at home on May 7, 1926, in Alder Branch, Anderson County, Texas, to Albert Allen...
Franklin E. Becker
Oct 16, 2022
Franklin “Frankie” Edward Becker, 85, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at McPherson Hospital. He was an electrician for KIT Manufacturing, McPherson for 30 years and then a janitor for Columbia Windows, Lindsborg for 25 years.
Frankie was born on September 24, 1937, in McPherson, KS, the son of Clifford Tobias...
Merlin J. Miller
Oct 13, 2022
Merlin Jay Miller’s love for jigsaw puzzles was representative of his character. He was a patient optimist, a highly organized mind, a loyal partner, a fixer of things, a man of many talents who led a colorful life.
Merlin was born to parents Mary Fern Eby Miller and Edgar Jay Miller in Troy, Kansas, on September 10th, 1931. Edgar...
James "Jim" G. Hulsey
Oct 11, 2022
James “Jim” G. Hulsey, 77, of Howard, KS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Lawrence, KS. Jim had worked as a welder, cowboy, and ranch hand.
Jim was born on September 16, 1945, in Newton, KS, the son of Strozier Albin and Lavina May (Dillon) Hulsey. He graduated from Galva High School in...
Bobby R. Parker
Oct 7, 2022
Bobby “Bob” Ray Parker, 83, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Phillipsburg, KS, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 7, 2022. He was born in Speed, KS on November 10, 1938, to Harley Eads Parker and Cora Mae (Thornton) Parker. Bob attended Speed Grade School through 8th grade but traveled to nearby Phillipsburg to attend Phillipsburg High...
Savitaben Dhirajbhai Bhakta
Oct 1, 2022
Savitaben Dhirajbhai Bhakta passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the age of 76 in McPherson, KS. The funeral service was held on October 4, 2022.
Joan M. Reichenberger
Oct 1, 2022
Joan “Jo-Ann” Marie Reichenberger, 72, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on October 1st at her home in McPherson. Joan was a retired teacher and most recently taught 8th grade English at Prairie Hills Middle School.
Joan was born on November 15, 1949, in South Bend, IN, the daughter of Leo F. and Virginia E. (White) Tschechtelin. She attended Curé...
Paul W. Hoffman
Sep 30, 2022
Dr. Paul Willis Hoffman, 90, of McPherson, KS, passed away in the early morning hours of September 30, 2022. Paul was born on May 14, 1932, to Ralph and Tressie (Heeter) Hoffman and grew up at the family farm near Roann, IN.
Paul met his future wife, Joanna Begerow, during a youth event in Florida. While in college, Paul...
Mary Lou Simmering
Sep 28, 2022
Mary Louise (Carpenter) Simmering was born to Clay and Ammah (Thompson) Carpenter February 20, 1929, in Davenport, Oklahoma. Mary Lou had 3 siblings Donald, Margaret and Susan. She grew up in rural Oklahoma communities before graduating from Garber, OK High School in 1946. Upon graduating from Central State University in Edmond, OK, she worked at the YWCA in Oklahoma City. ...
Sheryl A. Hoffman
Sep 25, 2022
Sheryl Ann Hoffman, 75, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2022, surrounded by family at McPherson Hospital. She was a retired bookkeeper/secretary for Hassman Oil Co. in McPherson.
Sheryl was born on August 24, 1947, in West Point, NE, the daughter of Robert Edward and Annie Mae (Roberts) Fenske. She graduated from West Point High...
LaVern D. Penner
Sep 22, 2022
LaVern D. Penner, 77, of Buhler, KS, and formerly of Inman, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 22, 2022, surrounded by family at Harry Hynes Hospice Center, Wichita. LaVern owned & operated Penner’s Grain & Distributing, a custom harvesting business. He then was an independent truck driver for many years.
LaVern was born on January 25, 1945,...
Shirley Esau
Sep 22, 2022
Shirley Esau, 66, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 22, 2022, surrounded by family at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, KS. She was a library assistant at the McPherson Public Library, retiring just one month prior to her passing.
Shirley was born on August 18, 1956, in Goessel, KS, the daughter of James Willard and Eulalia (Regier)...
Donald E. Bruner
Sep 21, 2022
Donald Eugene Bruner, 57, of Salina, KS and formerly of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, surrounded by family at the Holiday Resort Health & Rehab, Salina. Don had worked as a warehouse supervisor at Tony's Pizza and was also a Transportation Supervisor at Schwan's Home Delivery.
Don was born on May 9, 1965, in...
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