Obituaries

Jul 3, 2020

Jun 29, 2020

Sarah’s life began on September 28, 1946 in Wichita.  She was the daughter of Harold and Florence (Graham) Fortney.  Sarah was a 1965 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School and a graduate of Wichita Business College.  She was united in marriage to Monty Stuchlik on September 2, 1967 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Wichita.  Sarah worked for Pilsen State...

Jun 29, 2020

 

James’s, also known as “Woolfer”, life began March, 30, 1955 in Herington, Kansas. He was the son of Donald and Betty (Storey) Knight. He graduated from Herington High School in 1973. James passed away on June 29, 2020.

He was a metal fabricator for Frisbee Construction in Gypsum Kansas and for White Brothers Construction in Kanopolis, Kansas. He lived on his...

Jun 26, 2020

Bula’s life began on September 25, 1916 in Argonia, KS.  She was the daughter of John and Eva (Dine) Wilcox.  Bula was united in marriage to Edward M. Good on December 10, 1939 at the family home in Mulvane.  She was a graduate of the Wesley School of Nursing and met Edward when he was her patient in Wichita.  Edward...

Jun 25, 2020

Robert’s life began on October 20, 1946 in Eureka, KS.  He was the son of Robert and Maxine (Williams) Hartley.  Robert’s family moved to California in his youth and he is a graduate of Excelsior High School in the Los Angles area.  He worked as a heavy equipment operator for most of his life and he owned the carwash in...

Jun 23, 2020

Nancy’s life began on August 11, 1955 in Eskridge, Kansas.  She was the daughter of Lewis “Wayne” and Gladys (Marken) Bloomfield.  Nancy grew up in Eskridge, Kansas and graduated from Mission Valley High School.  She was united in marriage to Dennis Good on December 1, 1973 in Eskridge.  Nancy worked for the Hallmark Store in Topeka until moving to Council...

Jun 19, 2020

Michael’s life began on February 6, 1968 in Ann Arbor, MI.  He was the son of Larry J. and Mary M. (Shumaker) Loomis.  Michael was a graduate of Marion High School and worked around the area as a carpenter.  He was skilled at stucco work on buildings, an excellent roofer and could literally build or repair any structure.  He was...

Jun 12, 2020

Thelma’s life began on May 23, 1919, the daughter of Charley and Minnie (Nash) Baker in Wichita, Kansas. She attended East Center School, Furley Grade Schools and Whitewater High School. On June 1, 1938, she married Harold G. Eilert in Furley. Thelma was a farm wife, and in the 1940’s she worked for Beech Aircraft as a Rosie the Riveter....

Jun 1, 2020

Dick’s life began on January 27, 1937, the son of Edmund and Thekla (Storck) Schnitker in Hoyleton, Illinois. He graduated from Concordia High School Class of 1954 and continued his education to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Music and Education from Concordia University in 1958. He married Betty Jean Weber on June 15, 1958, in Amherst, Colorado. Dick was a music...

Jun 1, 2020

James “Jim” W. Davis, 72, owner of Jim Davis A/C of Marion, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020.

Jim was born September 14, 1947, to William Edsel Davis and Mary Elizabeth Davis (Transue) in Smith Center, Kansas.  Jim graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in 1965 and completed Technical School with two certifications in Engineering and HVAC.  He was...

May 27, 2020

Ronnie’s life began on February 14, 1939 at home in Herington. He was the son of Daniel and Leah (Berg) Barrett.  He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek.  He was a 1958 graduate of Herington High School and attended Washburn University.  Ronnie served his country in the United States Army Reserves for over 20 years. ...

May 24, 2020

Shirley’s life began on June 26, 1941, the daughter of Roy and Letha (Helms) Doyle in Lamar, Missouri. She married Victor LeRoy Dies and Royce “Marty” Mobley. They both preceded her in death. Shirley attended Friendship Baptist Church, was a homemaker and an Elvis fan.

Her loving family includes her Son, Victor Dies (Donna) of Elizabeth, North Carolina; Daughters, Debra...

May 23, 2020

Dean’s life began on February 22, 1935 in Jefferson, Ohio.  He was the son of Stephen K. and Viola L. (Engel) Armstrong.  He was a 1953 graduate of Blume High School in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Dean also served his country in the United States Army. Dean earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Purdue University and a Master of...

May 23, 2020

Howard’s life began October 14, 1926 in Marion, Kansas.  He was the son of Lester and Esther (Berg) Klein.  Howard was a 1944 graduate of Marion High School and served his country in the United States Army in Japan.  Howard also attended telegraphy school in Omaha.   He was united in marriage to Shirley Kaiser on June 17, 1953 at Trinity Lutheran...

May 22, 2020

Iris’s life began on October 1, 1938 in Burwell, Nebraska.  She was the daughter of Willis and Doris (Umstead) Scofield.  Iris was a homemaker and a mother, who enjoyed raising her daughters.  She loved her cat and lived her life simply to the best of her ability.  Her loving family includes her daughters Terri (Marty) Frederickson and Tamara Blome, all...

May 15, 2020

Jeff’s life began January 29, 1966 in Indiana. He was the son of Phyllis (Richard) Visser and Jerry King. He went to school in Hope. Jeff served his country in the United State Army.

Jeff was a creative soul, he expressed himself through his poetry and occasional drawings. Jeff made the best out of a sometimes difficult circumstance and lived...

May 9, 2020

Ruth’s life began on October 28, 1924, on Magazine Mountain at her parents’ home near Paris, Arkansas.  She was the daughter of George M. and Sarah “Sally” (Wisdom) Swilling.  When she was about five years old, the family moved to Blackburn, Oklahoma, by way of a covered wagon.  There she attended school and met her future husband Harold Blackburn.  They...

May 9, 2020

Dewayne “Vance” Brandom, 71, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, May 9, 2020. He was born on October 21, 1948 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Charles Willard and Anna Bell (Tenbrook) Brandom. He is preceded in death by his sister, Beverlea Ann Brandom, and his parents. He was the beloved brother of Garlan (Lisa) Brandom of Little...

May 6, 2020

Glenn’s life began on February 21, 1935 in Hope, KS, the son of Charley and Maggie (Friedli) Bayes. He was a longtime resident of Herington and graduated from Herington High School, Class of 1953. He went to school with his future wife Beverly Lee and they were married at the Herington United Methodist Church on July 31, 1955.

Glenn’s career...

May 5, 2020

Jim’s life began on May 28, 1928 in Florence.  He was the son of Frank D. and Zula May (Fisher) Magathan.  Jim served his country proudly in the United States Army stationed in Korea after World War II.  He was united in marriage to the former Earline Perkins on March 24, 1954 at Valley United Methodist Church in Marion.  After...