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Gladys Naylor

Gladys Naylor

May 16, 2022

Gladys S. Naylor, 104, died peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2022, at The Cedars, McPherson.  She was a high school teacher, Executive with Church Women United, and also was a Director with the YWCA.

 

Gladys was born on February 5, 1918, in Navarre, Kansas, the daughter of Benjamin Hoover and Margaret (Hoffmann) Shank.  On May 10, 1942, Gladys was...

Jill R. Scott

Jill R. Scott

May 8, 2022

Jill “Queen” Rene Scott, 62, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at McPherson Hospital.  She retired from Johns Manville. 

 

Jill was born on November 10, 1959, in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Aldon Wesley “Scottie” and Retha Lucy (Anderson) Scott.  She graduated from Lindsborg High School in 1977.

 

She was a member...

Jeanette L. Stump

Jeanette L. Stump

May 4, 2022

Jeanette Lee Stump, 104, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at The Cedars in McPherson.

 

She was born January 13, 1918, in Gibbon, Oklahoma (Grant County) to Jerry Simpson and Dorothy Pearl (Aves) Slaughter.  Jeanette graduated from high school in Perryton, Texas, attended Oklahoma Baptist University, and received a BA degree in Education from...

Jake K. Goertzen

Jake K. Goertzen

Apr 23, 2022

Jake K. Goertzen, 85, of Inman, KS, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, surrounded by family at the Moundridge Manor, Moundridge, KS. He was a farmer.

 

Jake was born on December 1, 1936, at Camp 45, Chihuahua, Mexico to Jacob H. and Lena (Koehn) Goertzen.  On September 25, 1960, Jake was united in marriage to Anne Louise...

Kenneth E. Talbott

Kenneth E. Talbott

Apr 15, 2022

Kenneth “Kenny” Eugene Talbott, 84, passed away on Good Friday, April 15, 2022, at his home in Marquette with his family by his side. He was born to LaMonte and Emma (Grooms) Talbott on March 18, 1938. He was a lifetime resident of Marquette. He graduated from Marquette High School and Barber Business School in Wichita. 

 

He was a...

Sue McDonald

Sue McDonald

Apr 12, 2022

Susan (Sue) K McDonald, 60, of McPherson and formerly of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2022. Sue was a lifelong educator, most recently Professor Emeritus at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kansas.

 

Sue was born on March 9, 1962, in Berkeley, California, the daughter of Clarence E. and Lois (Kay) McDonald.  She graduated...

Galland E. Ellwood

Galland E. Ellwood

Apr 12, 2022

Galland E. Ellwood, 89, of Windom, KS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home, Little River.  He was a devoted Christian, farmer, rancher, and family man.

 

Galland was born on August 26, 1932, in McPherson, KS, the son of Glenford LeRoy and Acelee (Neel) Ellwood.  He graduated from Windom High School in 1951. ...

Scott P. Neufeld

Scott P. Neufeld

Apr 7, 2022

Scott Paul Neufeld, 40, formerly of McPherson, KS, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at his home in Grove, OK.  He died following complications of a recent surgery.

 

Scott was born on  January 19, 1982, in Newton, KS, son of Paul Stanley Neufeld and Rhonda Kay (Epp) Neufeld.  He attended Hillsboro and McPherson High Schools.

 

His vocations...

Florence M. Steely

Florence M. Steely

Mar 28, 2022

Florence M. Steely, 95, of McPherson, Kansas passed away on March 28, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.

 

She was born July 15, 1926, at the family home near White City, Kansas, the daughter of Fred A. and Orlena (Kohls) Herpich.  Florence was a graduate of Woodbine High School, Woodbine, Kansas with the class of 1945.

 

Upon graduation,...

Jeffrey W. Schimming

Jeffrey W. Schimming

Mar 17, 2022

Jeffrey “Jeff” Wayne Schimming, 62, of McPherson, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  He was a production equipment specialist for Pfizer, McPherson, working there for 28 years.

 

Jeff was born on September 4, 1959, the son of Edgar Karl and Betty Janette (Harrison) Schimming.  He graduated from Hope High School...

Maryanne E. Webb

Maryanne E. Webb

Mar 17, 2022

Maryanne Elizabeth Webb, 86, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2022, surrounded by family at Pleasant Hills Care Home, Hutchinson, KS.  She was a homemaker and bookkeeper for Carol Winslow and KP&L. Maryanne finished her working career as an office manager for Mustang Mobile Park and Smokey’s Industries.

 

Maryanne was born on June 6, 1935, in...

Robert "Bob" D. Cooper

Robert "Bob" D. Cooper

Mar 14, 2022

Robert “Bob” D. Cooper, 84, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2022, surrounded by his family at Hutchinson Health & Rehab.  He was a former McPherson Police Officer and retired after 27 years as the Assistant Chief of Police.

 

He was born on January 24, 1938, in McPherson, KS, the son of Robert Clarence and...

Donald H. Turnquist

Donald H. Turnquist

Mar 9, 2022

Donald Herman Turnquist, 96, a lifetime Lindsborg, KS area resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Bethany Home in Lindsborg.  He was a farmer and stockman.

 

Don was born on August 1, 1925, in McPherson, KS, the son of Herman Valentin and Helen Elizabeth (Nelson) Turnquist.  He graduated from Lindsborg High school in 1943.  On October...

MaryLou Baird

MaryLou Baird

Mar 9, 2022

MaryLou Baird, 92, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Legend of Hutchinson Senior Living in Hutchinson, KS. 

MaryLou was born on May 14, 1929, in Tecumseh, NE, the oldest of six children born to Walter Frederick Bryan Hahn and Aretta Ruth (Kelley) Hahn.  She graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1947.  On September 9,...

Melvin "Bud" Leonard Snyder, Jr.

Melvin "Bud" Leonard Snyder, Jr.

Feb 21, 2022

Melvin “Bud” Leonard Snyder, Jr., 65, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2022, surrounded by family at McPherson Hospital.  He retired from the NCRA Refinery and had also worked at Kit Road Ranger and Blackstone Drilling.  This past year, he was a camp host at Kanopolis Reservoir.

 

Melvin was born on October 17, 1956,...

Spencer Graeme Stucky

Spencer Graeme Stucky

Feb 18, 2022

Spencer Graeme Stucky, age 32, was born on a full moon, Friday, October 13th, 1989, and is survived by his loving parents, Roger P. & Ruthanne Stucky of Moundridge, KS.  He passed away due to an undiagnosed heart condition in combination with a freak accident on February 18, 2022. Additional survivors include: sister, Alisa Stucky of Lawrence, KS, with nieces,...

Barbara Jean Jenkins

Barbara Jean Jenkins

Feb 14, 2022

Barbara Jean Jenkins, 87, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, surrounded by family at her home in McPherson.  She was a retired Registered Nurse, working at Northview Manor and The Cedars, both in McPherson, and Sandstone Heights in Little River.

 

Barbara was born on August 20, 1934, near Galva, KS, the daughter of Nathan...

Victor "Vic" Hedberg

Victor "Vic" Hedberg

Feb 13, 2022

Arnold Victor “Vic” Hedberg was born to John F. and Alice I. (Milner) Hedberg September 2, 1926, in Loveland, Colorado.  He was baptized on January 16, 1927.  Vic passed away February 13, 2022, at Riverview Estates Nursing Home, Marquette, Kansas, at the age of 95.

 

Vic grew up in Masonville, CO and graduated from high school in Loveland, CO....

Shannan D. Souder

Shannan D. Souder

Feb 11, 2022

Shannan Deanne Souder, 54, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 11, 2022, surrounded by family at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO.  She worked in the health care industry, most recently as a support provider for MCDS (Multi Community Diversified Services) in McPherson.

Shannan was born on August 17, 1967, in North Kansas City, MO, the daughter of...

Carol Hopping

Carol Hopping

Feb 8, 2022

Vivian “Carol” Hopping, 51, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Seiling Regional Medical Center in Seiling, OK.  She was a former Behavior Specialist at East Central Cooperative in Education for Eudora/Wellsville/Baldwin Schools.  She was also a former ED Teacher for McPherson USD 418.

Carol was born on July 12, 1970, in West Frankfort, IL,...

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