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Dennis D. Carlson
Apr 30, 2024
Dennis Dean Carlson, 68, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Dennis was born on July 7, 1955, in McPherson, KS, the son of Robert Dean and Betty Jean (Becker) Carlson. He graduated from McPherson High School in 1973 and continued his education studying Electrical Engineering at Hutchinson Community College and Mechanical Engineering at Kansas State University. He...
Beverly A. Stout
Apr 28, 2024
Beverly Ann Stout (nee Melson), aged 74, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024, in McPherson, Kansas. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, wife and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.
Born on August 14, 1949, in Oklahoma City to Roger Q. Melson and Bernice (Mead) Melson, she grew up in Oklahoma City, later moved to Edmond,...
Della M. Ellwood
Apr 25, 2024
Della Mae (Meek) Ellwood, 88 of Windom, KS, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home. Della was born July 13, 1935, at home in McPherson County, KS, the daughter of Jesse and Rose Meek of Windom, KS. Della was united in marriage to Galland E. Ellwood on September 1, 1953. This union was blessed with...
Richard "Dick" Rawson
Apr 23, 2024
Richard “Dick” Henry Rawson, 73, of Marquette, KS, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, surrounded by family at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.
Dick was born on July 12, 1950, in Lindsborg, KS, the son of Floyd Albert and Nyla Laurine (Hendershot) Rawson. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1968 and attended Fort Hays State University. On November 5,...
Robert L. Valenza
Apr 22, 2024
With heavy hearts, his family announces that Robert L. “Robbie” Valenza passed away suddenly on April 22, 2024, at the young age of 70. He was born and raised in Houston, TX, and attended the University of Houston. Robbie married Lisa Rosenblath in April 1976, and they had three beautiful children. He worked in many positions and with many wonderful...
Leroy A. Adwell
Apr 22, 2024
Leroy A. Adwell, 91, of Lindsborg, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Bethany Home in Lindsborg.
Leroy was born on October 9, 1932, in rural Ravenwood, MO, the son of Andrew Jacob and Dortha Mae (O’Bannon) Adwell. Part of his childhood was in Idaho and then in Oregon where they lived on Roger’s mountain before moving...
Cheryl Brandsted
Apr 16, 2024
Cheryl Brandsted, age 76, of Osage Beach, Missouri and McPherson, Kansas passed peacefully away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Stonebridge Senior Living, Osage Beach, Missouri.
She was born on July 9, 1947, in McPherson, Kansas; daughter of Theodore Tobias and Evelyn Jenny (Moulds) Becker. She graduated from McPherson High School in 1965 and attended McPherson College and Fort Hays State...
Joan Christensen
Apr 12, 2024
Joan Lafferty Mabes Christensen, 94, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Canton, KS, peacefully passed away surrounded by family at her and her grandson Shane’s home on Friday, April 12, 2024.
She was born April 17, 1929, in Little River, KS to Ernest Harvey and Viola Melvina (Coe) Lafferty. They lived on a farm two miles east of Windom. Joan had...
Judy A. Holloway
Apr 11, 2024
Judy Ann Holloway, 73, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at McPherson Hospital.
She was born on December 3, 1950, in Herington, Kansas, the daughter of Harvey and Alta (Aldridge) Fleming. She graduated from McPherson High School in 1969 and continued her education at Hutchinson Junior College, Wichita State University, and McPherson College....
Dwight E. Spence
Apr 9, 2024
Dwight E. Spence, 93, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at The Cedars in McPherson.
Dwight was born on September 13, 1930, in McPherson, KS, the son of Homer Richard and Maggie Mae (McClain) Spence. He was raised on a farm just north of McPherson and attended Centerview Country Grade School just north of McPherson through...
Sheryl "Sherry" Fiedler
Apr 5, 2024
Sheryl “Sherry” Ann Fiedler, 70, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at her son Paul’s home in McPherson.
Sherry was born on March 18, 1954, in Great Bend, KS, the daughter of Anthony Carl and Geraldine Catherine (Leiker) Fiedler. She attended Roosevelt grade school, Park School, McPherson Junior High School and graduated from McPherson High School...
Rev. Harold E. Nelson
Apr 4, 2024
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The Greatest Generation has lost another warrior. Early in the morning of April 4, while sleeping peacefully, the Reverend Harold Eskil Nelson, age 100, of Manhattan, KS (formerly of McPherson, KS) was beckoned to reunite with the love of his life, Evelyn, the only woman...
Donald L. Patrick
Apr 2, 2024
Donald Lee Patrick, 88, a lifetime McPherson County resident, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, surrounded by family at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.
Don was born on June 12, 1935, in Marquette, KS, the son of Gustaf Arthur Emmanuel and Alyce Dorothy (Peterson) Patrick. He graduated from Marquette High School and later attended Hutchinson Community College. On August 2,...
B. Wayne Loy
Apr 2, 2024
B. Wayne Loy, 82, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Pleasant View Home, Inman.
Wayne was born on April 1, 1942, in Garnett, KS, the son of Brock E. and Roberta E. (Lewis) Loy. He graduated from William Chrisman High School (Independence, MO) in 1960 and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from...
Arthur "Art" Hoch
Mar 27, 2024
Arthur Andrew Hoch was born January 19, 1942 near Dwight, Kansas to Harry and Opal Engstrom Hoch. He grew up on a dairy farm where hard work was the norm, but found fun living in the country. His name came from his grandfathers – Arthur Hoch and Andrew Engstrom. Art passed away peacefully at McPherson Hospital March 27, 2024.
Art...
Larry B. Kavouras
Mar 24, 2024
Larry Barnett Kavouras, 74, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at his home in the Kansas countryside near Lindsborg, KS. He was born on July 13, 1949, in Robinson, Illinois, the son of George and Charlotte Kavouras.
Larry met Bev, the love of his life, while attending high school in McPherson, and they married in McPherson January 18, 1970....
Robert D. Crow
Mar 23, 2024
Robert D. “Bob” Crow, 94, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Pleasant View Home in Inman, KS.
Bob was born on July 9, 1929, in Centerville, Arkansas, the son of James Carlton and Thelma Madora (Vandiver) Crow. He graduated from Little Rock Tech High School in 1947. On September 13, 1950, he married JoAnn Hunt. She passed away...
Jeanie K. Kirby
Mar 21, 2024
Jeanie Kay Kirby, 74, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, surrounded by her family at the Hospice House, Hutchinson.
She was born on February 4, 1950, in Kinsley, KS, the daughter of Clay Edward and Bessie M. (Berry) Korte. Her mother passed away during childbirth, so, she was raised by her father and step-mother, Clay &...
Barbara Krentzel
Mar 17, 2024
Barbara Sue (Klein) Krentzel, 85 of McPherson, KS passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Pleasant View Home of Inman, KS.
Barbara was born on January 23, 1939, in Larned, KS, the daughter of DeLloyd Clarence Klein and Isabell Olive (Schasteen) Klein. She was the 3rd child born of 13 (6 sisters and 6 brothers). She graduated from Hanston...
Mary R. Busch
Mar 15, 2024
Mary Ruth (Opat) Busch was born September 5, 1954, at McPherson Memorial Hospital, the daughter of Adam Bernard and Bertha Ann (Everhart) Opat. She went home to be with her Lord on March 15, 2024, after a massive stroke.
Mary had a somewhat difficult life, getting polio on her first birthday, which affected her left side. She had multiple...
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