Obituaries
Jared Thomas Herpich Vaughn
Jun 19, 2024
Jared’s life began on March 24, 1986, in Herington, KS. He was the son of Thomas Vaughn and Lori (Herpich) Hughes. Jared attended Herington High School before entering the United States Army. He served his country as an Army Medic attached to the 1-10 Calvary. Jared’s loving family includes his mother Lori (Art) Hughes of Wichita, companion and daughter Tiara...
Catherine Jane Biehler
Jun 19, 2024
Cathy’s life began on January 22, 1949, in Herington. She was the daughter of Andrew John and Thelma Marie (Clore) Biehler. Cathy was a 1967 graduate of Herington High School and briefly attended beauty school. She was a professional seamstress, working for stores such as Kern’s Men’s Shop, and Henry’s Department Stores. Cathy is survived by her sister Carol (Marvin)...
Glenda Carol Reynolds
Jun 14, 2024
Glenda’s life began on December 4, 1946 in Watonga, OK. She was the daughter of Glen C. and Wanda Mary (McQuilliams) Lake. Glenda attended both Wichita State and Pittsburg State University. She was united in marriage to Ernest “Bill” W. Reynolds on January 29, 1965, in Wichita. Glenda retired from the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services after 25...
Virginia L McCoy
Jun 14, 2024
Virginia Louise Watson McCoy departed this life on June 14, 2024, at the hospital in Newton, Kansas, following a brief illness.
Virginia was born on October 15, 1932, in West Mineral, Kansas, to Frank Watson and Mary Wilcox Watson. Virginia was the youngest of four children. At the age of five, following the deaths of her parents, Virginia was adopted by...
Lois Irene Ballance
Jun 12, 2024
Lois’ life began on December 11, 1928, in Whitewater. She was the daughter of William Leroy and Gracie Bernice (Bailey) Spratt. Lois was a 1946 graduate of Whitewater High School. After school, Lois worked as a telephone operator for Whitewater and later worked as the office manager of the Butler Rural Electric Cooperative. She was a member of the Trinity...
William Gilbert Burton
Jun 9, 2024
William (Bill) Gilbert Burton, age 85, of Marion, Kansas, passed away on June 9, 2024.
Bill was born on September 4, 1938 to Annie (Patterson) and Gilbert Burton in Rumley Township, Harrison County, Scio, Ohio. He was the second born of five children.
Bill grew up in Scio with his siblings. They lived and worked on a family farm, which Bill enjoyed....
Janet Mayes
Jun 7, 2024
Janet’s life began on September 18, 1963, in Wichita. She was the daughter of Paul and Pauline (Weins) Seidel. Janet was a graduate of Waconda East High School and a graduate of the Colorado Institute of Art. She was united in marriage to Nick Mayes on June 4, 1983, in Denver where she loved to snow ski and enjoy nature’s...
Debby Lee Anne Christensen
May 31, 2024
Debby’s life began on December 15, 1969, in El Paso, Texas. She is the daughter of Michael and Sharen (Sullivan) White. Debby graduated from high school in 1988 in Waynesville Missouri. She then went on to attend Cloud County Community College. Debby was a very hard worker and enjoyed working at The Family Dollar in Herington. Debby’s coworkers soon became...
Wilma Regier
May 30, 2024
Wilma was born on October 18, 1927, in rural Durham, Kansas at the family home. She is the daughter of Jacob and Pauline (Laufer) Geis. Wilma graduated from Durham High School with the Class of 1945. She then went on to obtain her bachelor’s degree from McPherson College, where she was a History Major. Wilma married Herbert Regier on November...
Raymond James Blevins Jr.
May 29, 2024
Raymond was born on January 3, 1940, in Wichita, Kansas. He is the son of Raymond Blevins Sr. and Dorothy Clinton Patry. Raymond joined the United States Navy, where he was able to serve his Country and further his education. Upon his Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy, he went on to serve as supervisor for MPBXL, Dole and...
Deanna Kay Klenda
May 29, 2024
Deanna’s life began on April 15, 1944, in Wichita, Kansas. She is the daughter of Albert and Pauline (Hanus) Klenda. Deanna was raised on a farm north of Marion and graduated from Marion High School with the Class of 1962. She then went on to attend and graduated from Kansas State University in 1967. Deanna moved to the Bay area...
Bonnie Schmidt
May 27, 2024
Bonnie’s life began on April 12, 1941, in Marion, Kansas. She is the daughter of Ronald and Irene (Herbel) Lucas. Bonnie graduated from Marion High School with the Class of 1959. She then went on to work for Gound Ford Dealership as their bookkeeper. Bonnie married Robert Schmidt at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Marion. They were married for 62...
Keith Alan Vahsholtz
May 27, 2024
Keith’s life began on September 20, 1960, in Herington. He was the son of Herbert K. and Erline Eva (Albrecht) Vahsholtz. Keith was a 1978 graduate of Chapman High School. He also attended Beloit Vo-tech for diesel mechanic training. Keith was a farmer and mechanic. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church (Shady Brook) where he was a...
Robert Harlan Kickhaefer
May 26, 2024
Bob’s life began on February 13, 1943, on the family farm as the youngest son born to Ewaldt and Lizzie (Schlesener) Kickhaefer. He was baptized March 24, 1943, at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, Shadybrook, KS. He was confirmed April 14, 1957. His sponsors were Harvey Kickhaefer, Maxine Poufal and Dale Schlesener. Bob was a graduate of Woodbine High School in...
Andera Valentina Allmond
May 23, 2024
Andera “Andi” Valentina (Newton) Allmond of El Dorado, Kansas breathed her last on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the age of 53. She was born to Ira and Willa Dean Newton on November 2, 1970. Andi was married to Wayne Allmond on July 4, 1990 in Wichita, Kansas. Andi loved the sunshine, having a good tan, spending time outdoors, and...
Glenda Lee (Koch) Taylor
May 23, 2024
Glenda Lee Koch Taylor was born to Frederick “Fritz” Carl Koch and Hope Louise (Patton) Koch on December 13, 1933 near the Elk Community in rural Chase County, Kansas. She passed away at Wesley Hospital on May 23, 2024.
In her early childhood, Granddad lost their farm during the depression and the family moved to Florence, Kansas where mom spent her...
Charles William Meisinger
May 15, 2024
Charles’ life began on September 19, 1938, in Marion. He was the son of William Menno Meisinger and Nila K. (Schlotthauer) Meisinger. He graduated from Marion High School in 1956 and earned a bachelor's degree at Kansas State University in Electrical Engineering. Charles served his country in the United States Navy from 1961 through 1965 as a radioman. Charles worked...
Joan Erxleben
May 14, 2024
Joan (Adams) Erxleben passed away at Homestead Assisted Living, El Dorado, Kansas. She was born to Albert (1917-2004) and Martha (Nowak) Adams on December 25, 1942, in Hastings, NE.
Joan grew up in Hastings, NE, graduating from Hastings High School in 1961. After high school, she put herself through beauty school, something she had always wanted to do. She was united...