All Obituaries

Larry Eugene Turner, age 81 passed away on Feb. 28, 2021 at his rural home in St. John. He was born on Oct. 16, 1939 at Larned, KS, the son of Cy W. and Garnette Elaine (Malacheck) Turner.  Larry was a 1957 graduate of Macksville High School, retired farmer-stockman, US Navy Veteran and a resident of St. John since 1968.  On June 11, 1961, he married Norma Jean (Sette) at Belpre, she passed away in 2008.  His memberships include, past Masonic Grand Master, VFW and Ohio...

Bob Fuqua passed away on 2 March 2021 at the Veteran’s Home in Winfield, Kansas. Bob Fuqua was born on 4 October 1926 in Long Beach, California.  His parents William Alonzo Fuqua and Lennie Irene (Hazelton) Fuqua were both long time Kansas residents but they moved to California in 1923 hoping to find work.  Bob already had four brothers when he was born.  William (Bill) Francis Thomas Fuqua, Clarence Clark Fuqua, Harry Ivan Fuqua, and Elmer Calvin Fuqua.  Four...

Kenneth (Kenny) R. Stanford, 93, of Savoy, IL, passed away on February 10, 2021 at Villas of Holly Brook, Savoy.  Kenny was born August 10, 1927 in Concordia, KS, the son of Melvin and Irene (Fagan) Stanford.  He married Delores Klein on November 5, 1949 in Wichita, KS.  She passed away July 6, 1965.  He married Patricia Lauterbach on December 26, 1968 in Augusta, KS.  She passed away on February 4, 2017.  Kenny is survived by his children, Chris (Julie)...

Frances Mae Miller, age 85, passed away Dec. 18, 2020 at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, KS.  She was born on Feb. 14, 1935 at St. John, KS, the daughter of Roy and Katherine (Sparling) Allison.  Frances was a homemaker, farm wife, seamstress and Quilter and long-time resident of St. John. On Nov. 2, 1957, she married John F. Miller at St. John, KS, he died in 2018.  She was a member of the Eden Valley Church of the Brethren, Junior Golden Circle Club and...

Cornelia (Joyce) McBride Turner, age 88, passed away Jan. 6, 2021 at Salina Regional Health Center.  She was born on Jan. 7, 1932 at Jetmore, KS, the daughter of Roy William and Cornelia Emily Allen McBride.  She was a master scheduler at Cross Manufacturing. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Salina, KS, and attended Fort Hays State College. On Sept. 23, 1950 she married Ben Walter Turner at Red Lodge, Montana, he passed away in 2010.  Survivors include two sons,...

Jimmie Lee Wise, age 88, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 at the Russell Reginal Hospital in Russell, Ks. He was born on Oct. 23, 1932 in St. John, KS, the son of W.S. and Eva (Hunt) Wise. Jimmie married Patricia Ellen York on July 8, 1952 in Johnson, KS. Jim retired from K.P. & L after 36 years as manager of St. John. He also served on most of the committees at the First United Methodist Church, St. John, specifically as trustee Chairman for many years. Jim was also a Volunteer...

Glen Lee Courtney, age 79, passed away on Dec. 28, 2020 in Great Bend, KS.  Glen was born on Nov. 12, 1941 at Dighton, KS, the son of Eulice James and Blanche (Adams) Courtney.  He was a retired Automotive Technician for Dwight Shank Chevrolet, Larned, KS and a US Air Force Veteran serving from 1963-67.  On Aug. 26, 1977 he married Mildred Rebecca “Becky” (Smith) Steckman at Macksville, KS, she passed away on Oct. 6, 2007.  His memberships include, Macksville...

Robert D. Ives, age 87 passed away Dec. 16, 2020 at St. John, KS.  He was born on Mar. 11, 1933 at St. John, KS, the son of Norman and Ethel (Burkhart) Ives.  A life-long resident of St. John, he was a retired oilfield manager and farmer. Memberships include Civil Air Patrol, Naval Reservist and a love for Ham radio, with a call sign of WA0AZA.  Robert loved family gatherings and had a passion for gardening, which he passed on to his children and grandchildren. On Aug. 24,...

James (Jay) Donald Barber was born in Stafford, Kansas on October 31, 1936 to James (Jim) Alanson Barber and Sadie (Sid) (Dale) Barber.  He grew up in St. John, Kansas, graduating from St. John High School.  While in high school he participated in many clubs and sports.  During his years at St. John, Jay became an older brother to John Henry Barber.  Jay attended Kansas State University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. While in college, he founded Kansas State’s...

Ailene Winifred Teegarden, age 93, passed away on Dec. 8, 2020 at Pratt Health and Rehabilitation, Pratt, KS.  She was born on Nov. 23, 1927 in Augusta, KS, the daughter of Noel and Winifred P. (Reid) Hyde.  In 1946, she married Monte Charles Clark, he died in 1984.  Ailene was a social services worker for 29 years at Villa Manor in Pratt, KS.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Pratt, KS.  Her favorite holiday was Christmas, she loved fishing and...