Obituaries
John "Jade" Earl Edwards, Jr.
Feb 12, 2024
BURLINGTON, Vermont – John Earl “Jade” Edwards, Jr., 55, died suddenly Feb. 12, 2024, at his home in Burlington, Vermont. He was born Jan. 25, 1969, in Pratt, KS, the son of John Earl Sr. and Connie Lee (Hacker) Edwards. He lived in Nebraska as a child, attended school in St. John and Macksville, KS 1979-1985, then moved to Oregon. He later lived in Missouri for a time, then moved to Vermont. He married Carrie Jungclaus in...
Jarrell Joe Priess
Feb 4, 2024
Jarrell Joe Priess
8/28/1936-2/4/2024
Jerry passed peacefully at home on February 4, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Viona Priess, and his daughter Cindy Knapp. He is survived by his wife, Vicki, Sister Joyce Marie Priess, Daughter Cathy Gaines and husband David, stepdaughter Lisa Els and husband Randy, Stepson Ronnie Boatman, Granddaughters Jessica Little and husband Cody,...
Gaylen Lyle Searle
Jan 23, 2024
In loving memory of a devoted man who embraced life with deep appreciation and true kindness. Gaylen Lyle Searle, age 81 passed away on Jan. 23rd, 2024. Gaylen was born on Apr. 9, 1942 to Harry and Minnie (Ochel) Searle. Baptized and confirmed at Trinity Community Church, he graduated from Hudson High School in 1960. He attended Hutchinson Junior College...
Velma C. Appl
Jan 18, 2024
Mrs. Velma C. Appl, 88, of Norman, OK, passed away Thursday, January 18th, 2024.
Velma was born October 25, 1935 in Syracuse, KS, the second child of Paul Harden and Amy Clyde (Kellum) Finkenbinder.
She grew up in Syracuse where her father farmed and her mother was a teacher. She developed a love of music, playing french horn in the school...
Anthony Kent Staub
Jan 8, 2024
***Graveside service is pending and will be announced at a later date.
Wichita, KS
Anthony Kent “Kenny” Staub, age 82 passed away on Jan. 8, 2024 in Wichita. He was born on June 10, 1941 in St. John, KS., the son of Godfrey William and Rosa Carol (Drake) Staub. He was a Senior Master Seargent in the US Air Force...
Betty Hullman
Jan 7, 2024
Sterling, Kansas Dateline:
Betty (Preston) Hullman, age 94 was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on Jan. 7, 2024 at her home in Sterling, KS. She was born on Jan. 30, 1929 at Ford, KS., the daughter of Clem Scott and Elizabeth Ethel (Trimpa) Preston. Betty was a homemaker and a long-time resident of rural Stafford County,...
Margaret Ann "Maggie" Harris
Dec 29, 2023
Margaret Ann “Maggie” Harris, age 87 and 11 months, moved to her eternal home on December 29. She was able to begin the holidays with all the family with a game night party. December 23, she was taken to the hospital and after a short fight, moved back home with hospice where she passed with family by her...
Lynda Kay Gilder
Dec 27, 2023
Wichita, Kansas Dateline:
Lynda Kay (Rowland) Gilder, age 76, passed away on Dec. 27, 2023 at her home in Wichita. She was born on Aug. 12, 1947 in Eldorado, KS., the daughter of Melvin T. and Dorothy M. (Cody) Rowland. Lynda was a graduate of Augusta High School in 1965 and received her accounting degree from the Kansas School...
Johnny Joe Long
Nov 27, 2023
Johnny Joe Long, age 60 of Hudson, KS., passed away on Nov. 27, 2023 at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, KS. He was born on Dec. 6, 1962 at Pratt, KS, the son of Russell Dean and Mary Lou (Wolf) Long. A life-long resident of Hudson, he was a Certified Medical Aide working at Country Living, Larned,...
Paul David Gilkison
Nov 20, 2023
Obituary – Paul David Gilkison
Paul David Gilkison was born on July 15, 1927 at Larned, Kansas, to Charles A. and Olga A. Gilkison. Paul had two brothers, John and Dwight, and one sister Ruth.
Paul graduated from Larned High School and attended Kansas University, where he received aa BA and MBA degrees. Later he received a Doctor of...
Franklin John Appl
Oct 15, 2023
Dr. Franklin John Appl, 85, of Norman, OK, passed away Sunday, October 15th.
Franklin was born December 23, 1937 at St. Rose Hospital in Great Bend, KS, the second child of Frederick Karl and Vida Jane (Gates) Appl.
He grew up in Great Bend, KS, where his parents owned a motel and farmed. He was baptized in 1947 at...
Michael Dutton
Oct 13, 2023
Michael Dutton was born on Nov. 5, 1962 to Leroy and Joyce Dutton in Leoti, KS. He died in San Antonio, TX in Oct. 13, 2023. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters Degree in Business Administration. He worked at Black and Veatch Engineering and Consulting Firm in Kansas City,...
Patty Rose Piland
Oct 6, 2023
Patty Rose (Standish) Piland, age 95 passed away on Oct. 6, 2023 at Hoisington, KS. She was born on March 9, 1928 at rural Radium, KS., the daughter of Earl Otto and Rose E. (Strobel) Standish. Patty was a farm wife and member of the Macksville Grace Church. On Apr. 26, 1950, she married Eston L. Piland at Hutchinson,...
Lawrence E. Gillespie
Sep 28, 2023
Lawrence E. Gillespie, age 76 passed away on Sept. 28, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. He was born on Dec. 29, 1946 at Oswego, KS., the son of Otto Dayle and Ruth Marie (Richardson) Gillespie, Sr. On Aug. 18, 1995 he married Jennifer (Ditch) at Stafford, KS., she survives of the home. Lawrence was the...
Michael "Mike" Dean Haddon
Sep 19, 2023
Michael “Mike” Dean Haddon, age 65 passed away on Sept. 19, 2023 at Stafford County Hospital, Stafford, KS. He was born on Jan. 31, 1958 in Fresno, CA., the son of Dean and Janet (Eklund) Haddon. He had been a road maintainer for Hayes Township, Stafford County, KS., for many years. Mike was a member of the Stafford Co....
Edward Duane Clark
Sep 12, 2023
We announce in grief and commemoration that Edward D. Clark, age 65, passed away at his home on September 12, 2023, in St. John, KS.
He was born on March 22, 1958, in Colorado Springs, CO, the son of Wayne and Shirley Ann (Jackson) Clark, but Ed would tell you first and foremost that he was a dedicated father,...
Barbara Louise (Lyda) Deighton
Sep 6, 2023
Barbara Louise (Lyda) Deighton, age 84 passed away on Sept. 6, 2023 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned, KS. She was the daughter of Harry and Grace (Perkins) Lyda and step-daughter of Donald Nonken. She was born on Nov. 29, 1938 at Alexander, KS. On Nov. 29 1957 she married Leslie A. Deighton, Jr. at Alva, OK., he passed...
Betty M. Johnson
Aug 24, 2023
Betty M. Johnson, age 93 passed away on Aug. 24, 2023 at NMC Health, Newton, KS. She was born on June 29, 1930 at Arnett, OK., the daughter of William Thomas and Bettie Leah (Wheeler) Pruett. She was a homemaker. She married Chester Olus Johnson in Forsyth, MO, he preceded her in death.
Survivors include four sons, Gary (Cathey)...
Leola Kay Campbell
Jul 30, 2023
Peacefully and surrounded by family and friends, Leola Kay Campbell passed away at her home in Lawrence, KS on July 30, 2023. She was born on Aug. 14, 1946 at Lyons, KS. Leola married Michael Campbell on October 3, 1964, in St. John, KS. He preceded her in death in 2019. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Russell...
Twila Mae (Pound) Hathaway
Jul 13, 2023
Twila Mae (Pound) Hathaway, age 84, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on July 13, 2023. She was born on June 28, 1939 in Seibert, Colorado, the daughter of Glenn and Johannah (Atkins) Pound. Twila spent much of her life in St John, KS, before marrying Jim Hathaway and moving to Colorado Springs in 1996.Twila was a member...