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Shana L. Garcia
Jul 22, 2024
Shana LaDawn Garcia, 44, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, surrounded by family at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.
Shana was born on May 5, 1980, in Cañon City, CO, the loving daughter of Michael Eugene and Tracy Ellen (Parsell) Miller. She graduated from Sterling High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society....
John B. Shaw
Jul 20, 2024
John B. Shaw, 99, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home in rural McPherson. He owned and operated Shaw Tree Service.
John was born December 27, 1924, in Mills, NE, the son of Orville Leroy and Rubie Ann (Rose) Shaw. He graduated from Central College. On June 2, 1949, John was united in marriage...
Kyle L. Thompson
Jul 19, 2024
Kyle Lee Thompson, 48, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, surrounded by family and friends at McPherson Hospital.
Kyle was born on August 6, 1975, in Arkansas City, KS, the cherished son of Carl Lee and Karla Kay (Bose) Thompson. He attended Roosevelt Elementary School, McPherson Middle School, and graduated from McPherson High School in 1994. Kyle’s...
Hailey R. Rork
Jul 18, 2024
Hailey Ranae Rork was born to Susan Loescher Chrislip and William “Bill” Rork Jr. on October 5, 1993 in Wichita Kansas. From the very day of her birth, Hailey was an obvious fighter and throughout her 30 years of life with her mom by her side was one of God’s toughest warriors. She was determined to beat all odds and...
Evelyn "Mickey" Griffith
Jul 17, 2024
Evelyn F. “Mickey” Griffith, 99, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Pine Village, Moundridge.
Mickey was born on November 19, 1924, in Clovis, NM, the daughter of Ernest Frank and Ruby Pearl (Glandon) Weaver. In 1942, she graduated from Haxtun High School in Colorado and continued her education at McPherson College. On August 18, 1946,...
Cheryl A. Smyres
Jul 10, 2024
Cheryl Ann Smyres, 83, of Windom, KS, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Cozy Cottage Senior Living in Wichita.
She was born on May 9, 1941, in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Arvid Carl and Laberta “Becky” (Knackstedt) Lindquist. She graduated from Windom High School and later from Brown Mackie Business College.
On May 27, 1962, Cheryl was united...
Daniel S. Christensen
Jul 9, 2024
Daniel Steven Christensen, 68, formerly of Florida and McPherson, KS, passed away on July 9, 2024, at his residence in Springfield, MO.
Daniel was born February 15, 1956, the loving son of Howard E. “Chris” and Carol “Sue” (Matlack) Christensen. During his youth years, he was a member of the McPherson First Baptist Church. Daniel graduated from McPherson High School in...
Michael W. Butler
Jul 9, 2024
Michael Wayne Butler, 67, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, surrounded by his family at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.
He was born on May 8, 1957, in Hutchinson, KS, the second son of Jerry M. and Dorothy A. (Decker) Butler. Mike graduated from McPherson High School in 1975. On June 3, 1977, He was united in...
Carl L. Thompson
Jul 7, 2024
Carl Lee Thompson, age 74, of McPherson, KS, peacefully entered his Heavenly home on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital (St. Francis) in Wichita.
Born on July 28, 1949, in Beloit, KS, Carl was the son of Glen S. and Iris A. (Maley) Thompson. On October 28, 1967, he was united in marriage to Karla Kay Bose at St....
Dr. Douglas Young
Jul 5, 2024
Dr. Douglas Young, a man of compassion and care, passed away at his home in Park Hill, Oklahoma, on July 5, 2024. His legacy is one of dedication to his family, friends, and the thousands of patients he treated throughout more than 50 years in his medical career.
Douglas was born on March 31, 1942, in McPherson, Kansas, to Carl and...
Fern A. Wilson
Jul 2, 2024
Fern Amelia Wilson, 82, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Hesston, KS and Colorado, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, surrounded by family at McPherson Health and Rehab.
She was born on March 30, 1942, in Hays, KS, the daughter of Gabriel Joseph and Barbara Marie (VonFeldt) Zimmerman. She graduated from Girls Catholic High School of Hays. On July...
Linda M. Harding
Jun 29, 2024
Linda M. Harding, 84, of Lindsborg, KS, and formerly of Abilene, KS, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, surrounded by family at Bethany Home, Lindsborg.
Linda was born on November 25, 1939, in Lindsborg, KS, the daughter of Carl Martin “Haggie” and Emily Mercedes (Train) Hagstrand. She graduated from Lindsborg Rural High School and received her bachelor’s degree from...
Terry D. Schmidt
Jun 28, 2024
Terry David Schmidt, 58, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a single vehicle accident near McPherson. Terry was an oil and gas operator and producer.
Terry was born on August 13, 1965, in McPherson, KS, the son of Beauferd Wayne and DeAnn (Williams) Schmidt. Terry graduated from McPherson High School in 1983....
Douglas J. Hein
Jun 26, 2024
Douglas Jay Hein, son of Harold James and Beverly Marie (Laubhan) Hein was born September 5, 1962, in Marion, KS. Doug attended McPherson, KS schools and graduated from McPherson High School.
Doug’s passion was collecting cars and trucks, especially later models. He would spend hours putting together model kits and painting them. He loved Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars. Most of...
Calvin "Cal" Unruh
Jun 25, 2024
Surrounded by his loving family, Calvin (Cal) Unruh, 82, passed away at Pine Village, Moundridge, Kansas, on June 25, 2024. Cal was born on June 22, 1942, at Bethesda Hospital in Goessel, Kansas to Raymond and Stella (Reimer) Unruh.
Cal grew up in rural Galva, Kansas and attended South Union and Sunflower Grade Schools. Cal was the oldest of four children...
Betty Jean Mears
Jun 21, 2024
Betty Jean Mears, 85, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, surrounded by family at The Cedars, McPherson.
She was born July 11, 1938, in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Charles Harris Greeley Thomas and Nannie Elgiva (Ruth) Thomas. Betty Jean graduated from McPherson High School and attended The University of Wichita. She worked at Farmers Alliance...
Rometa J. Snider
Jun 13, 2024
Rometa J. Snider, 92, of McPherson, KS, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Hospice House in Hutchinson.
She was born April 6, 1932, in Greenville, Mississippi, the only child of Robert W. and Demetra J. (Kirby) Hill. She spent many years living in Texas and working in retail and interior decorating.
On December 12, 1950, Rometa was united in marriage to...
Marilyn I. Odermann
Jun 10, 2024
Marilyn Ione (Gillette) Odermann, affectionately known as Mo, was born to Clayton and Helen Gillette on September 22, 1940 in Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The family moved to Wessington Springs, SD in 1943 where she attended elementary school. She went on to attend Wessington Springs College (WSC c’60) which included high school. Some of her favorite...
Edward B. Jones
Jun 9, 2024
Edward Bernard Jones, 97, of McPherson passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
Ed was born on March 31, 1927 in Cambridge, Nebraska, the son of Edward Lawrence and Augusta Theresa Jones. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1944 and attended the University of Denver for one year before enlisting in the United States Navy. While in the Navy, he...
Lindsay L. Oliver
Jun 7, 2024
Lindsay Lee Oliver, 41, of Galva, KS and formerly of McPherson, KS, entered the arms of Jesus on Friday, June 7, 2024.
Lindsay was born on June 11, 1982, in Moundridge, KS, the daughter of Ronald Ray and Joyce Elaine (Plenert) Gingrich. She graduated from Calhan High School (Colorado) in 2000. She continued her education at the University of Northern...
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