DURHAM — Mr. Richard "Dick" Allen McKown, 74, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.Mr. McKown was born February 24, 1943 in Denver, CO. He loved and served his Lord and Savior and was a member of The Church of the Good Shepherd for 30 years. He led the mission team for over 20 years, directed an ESL Ministry, and also taught a Sunday School class for first graders. Dick worked at Durham Technical Community College as a Civil [...]
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Richard "Dick" Allen McKown, d. Nov. 11, 2017
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Jack Elmo Strait, d. Nov. 10, 2017
IUKA — Jack Elmo Strait, 84, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 at Pratt Health and Rehab in Pratt, KS. He was born June 20, 1933 in Opelousas, LA. At the age of 5 he was adopted by Karl and Beulah (Miller) Strait. On August 26, 1954 he married Eleanor Ann Grunder at Seattle, WA. She survives.Jack served stateside in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Pratt Promenaders Square Dance Club, Iuka United Methodist Church, Ankole-Watusi [...]
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Amanda Lee Aragon, d. Nov. 10, 2017
Amanda Lee Aragon, 28, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was born July 27, 1989 in Salina, the daughter of Jackie Melgosa.She was a member of Sacred heart Catholic Church in Pratt. She worked as a Certified Nurse Aide and Certified Medical Aid. Amanda was an artist that loved to draw and write poetry.Amanda is survived by her mother, Jackie Melgosa of Pratt; daughters, Sydney Biles and Jenzee Aragon of Pratt; grandmother [...]
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Lois Suzanne Harmon, d. Nov. 14, 2017
Lois Suzanne Harmon, known by most as Sue, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away November 14, 2017 at Pratt Health and Rehab, at the age of 74. She was born May 28, 1943 in Norman, Oklahoma, daughter of Jack and Lola Mae (Odea) Daniel. She graduated from Harper High School in 1961.On May 17, 1962, Sue was united in marriage with Phillip H. Harmon in Anthony. They moved to Colorado for a short time, before returning to Anthony, where Sue worked [...]
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Susan Gwynne Elmore, d. Sept. 2017
HAYS — Susan Gwynne Elmore died at Hays Medical Center, Sept. 3, 2017. She was a first grade teacher at Southwest Elementary in Pratt.A memorial service was held Oct. 21, 201 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, Ks. Memorials are designated for the Adopt-A-Rancher program at Rainbow Acres, Camp Verde, Az. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.
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Michael L. Winkel, d. Nov. 12, 2017
HUTCHINSON — Michael L. Winkel, 66 of Hutchinson, Ks died on November 12, 2017 in St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Ks.Mike was born in peace and love in Concordia, Ks to Melvin J. and Lucile Winkel Wiles. Graduate of Barton County Community College. He married Colleen (Hoch) September 14, 1978. Early retired from Social ServicesState of Ks.Survived by spouse Colleen, Father Bud Wiles, Cawker City, Ks. Children Jason (Kim) Winkel Pratt, Alexander Winkel, [...]
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Daniel J. Hollingshead, d. Nov. 17, 2017
PRATT — Daniel J. Hollingshead, 80, died on Nov. 17, 2017 at the Pratt Regional Medical Center. He was born on Jan. 16, 1937, in Talmage, KS to Kenneth and Elizabeth (Eaton) Hollingshead.He married Barbara Hollingshead on July 21, 1973 in Garden City, KS. She died on Dec. 22, 2007.For many years Daniel worked as a heavy machine equipment operator with various construction companies. He also worked as a chef and an ice sculptor for the Holiday Inn and at KPL, Pratt [...]
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Jerry Haworth Sr. d. Nov. 18, 2017
PRATT — Jerry Haworth, Sr, 74, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Pratt Health and Rehabilitation in Pratt. He was born October 26, 1943 in Pratt to Everett and Cleo (Shephard) Haworth. On September 15, 1962 he married Linda Sue (Heflin) in Pratt. She survives.Jerry worked as a truck driver for Iuka Coop for 36 years until he retired. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Church and was involved with Pratt Saddle Club, [...]
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Merlin Grimes, d. Nov. 17, 2017
GREAT BEND – Merlin Grimes, 83, died Nov. 17, 2017, at his home in Great Bend. He was born Sept. 22, 1934, in Osborne County, the son of Carl Lloyd and Georgia Anita (Perfect) Grimes. He married Nelva Wallace Jan. 19, 1956, at Alton. A Great Bend residence since 1956, coming from Alton, he started his career as a cattle buyer for Thies Packing and later he owned and operated Golden Belt Feeders and was co-owner of Ellinwood Packing.Mr. Grimes was a long-time active [...]
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Charles William 'Charlie' Kern, d. Nov. 20, 2017
Charles William ‘Charlie’ Kern, 71, of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2017, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, of complications from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.He was born November 5, 1946, in Chanute, the son of Omer and Florence (Anderson) Kern. On February 14, 1972, he married Shirley (Teter) Tussel, in Wichita. Charlie graduated from Central Christian College in 1966, Emporia State University in 1968, and attended Kansas State [...]
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Margie Mae Epp, d. Nov. 25, 2017
TURON, KS — Margie Mae Epp, 73, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Wesley Woodlawn in Wichita. She was born January 22, 1944 in Turon to Leonard and Amy (Elliot) Sampson. On January 20, 1962 she married Alvin Epp in Cunningham. He preceded her in death on November 8, 2002. Margie attended Turon Community Church. She was a member of Turon Hoots and Toots. She enjoyed crafts, cards, baking and playing games.She is [...]
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Ashley Nicole Nitsche, d. Nov. 26, 2017
PRATT, KS — Ashley Nicole Nitzsche, 35, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 at her home in Pratt. She was born January 12, 1982 in Pratt, the daughter of John Nitzsche.Ashley was raised in Turon and attended school at Fairfield where she graduated in 2000. In her spare time she enjoyed fishing, cheering on the Miami dolphins, spending time with Levi and collecting dolphin figurines.She is survived by her son, Levi Tatro of Pratt; father, John Nitzsche of [...]
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Robert "Bob" Edward Epp, d. Nov. 27, 2017
PRATT, KS — Robert "Bob" Edward Epp, 83, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 at Pratt Rehabilitation and Residence Center. He was born April 11, 1934 in Pratt the son of Paul R. and Dorothy C. (Richardson) Epp. On July 15, 1956 he married Suellen Eastes. She preceded him in death on December 25, 2015.Bob served in the Army from 1956-58 then was in the Army Reserves for 4 years. In 1958 he started working for Rock Island Railroad [...]
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John C. "Rotten" Sanders, d. Nov. 25, 2017
DODGE CITY — John C. "Rotten" Sanders, 56, died Saturday, November 25, 2017 at his home in Dodge City. He was born August 6, 1961 at Pratt, Kansas, the son of Robert C. and Vonda J. (Smith) Sanders.Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City, with Pastor Gerald Mendenhall officiating. There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place. Friends may sign the register from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Ziegler [...]
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Arthena Helen (Wray) Brubaker, d. Nov. 26, 2017
SAWYER — Arthena Helen (Wray) Brubaker was born on June 21, 1930 at Sawyer Ks, to John I. and Etta (Flory) Wray She went to be with the Lord on November 26th at the age of 87 years. Mother accepted Jesus as her Savior and was baptized on August 4th, 1946 at the age of 16 with five of her close friends and was a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church- New Conference to which she remained faithful all her life.She was united in marriage to her childhood [...]
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Doris O. Hopkins, d. Nov. 28, 2017
WHITEWATER — Doris O. Hopkins, 97, died on November 28, 2017 at Wheat State Manor in Whitewater. Mrs. Hopkins was a school teacher at Benton Elementary School and retired in 1985 after 24 years. She was born July 2, 1920 in rural Benton, Ks., the daughter of Frank and Verna (McMaster) Bodecker. Doris grew up in Butler County and graduated from Whitewater High School and obtained her masters from Emporia University. Doris married Vernon Hopkins in May of 1941 at [...]
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Nancy Lee Bailey, d. Nov. 28, 2017
PRATT — Nancy Lee Bailey, 72, died November 28, 2017 at Hilltop Manor Nursing Home in Cunningham, Kansas. She was born on September 27, 1945 at Coshocton, Ohio the daughter of Willis James and Irene Nellie (Patterson) Markley. She married Lyle Bailey on March 10, 2010 in Dodge City, he survives. She served her country in the U.S. Navy from September 1963 until December of 1964 as a yeoman. Mrs. Bailey also worked as a Quality Control Inspector on nuclear [...]
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Ruth Anna Wiens, d. Dec. 2, 2017
MANHATTAN — Ruth Anna Wiens, age 92, of Manhattan, died December 2, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.She was born June 20, 1925, in Copeland, Kansas, and grew up on the family farm, the fourth child of seven born to John and Minnie (Gede) Nusser. Ruth graduated from Copeland High School and married Alvin Wiens in 1945. They lived in Copeland until 1956 when they moved to Pratt, Kansas. Mrs. Wiens was a stay at home mother until her children were raised, [...]
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Rodney Neil Walker, d. Dec. 1, 2017
Preston, Kansas – Rodney Neil Walker, 62, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. He was born September 15, 1955 in Salina to Floyd R. and Alma Mae (Horst) Walker. In 1980 he married Kathleen (Northrup) Walker.Rodney graduated from Pratt High School in 1973. He attended Pratt Community College for a year. He lived in Ponca City, Oklahoma for 35 years. He was a member of Grace Tabernacle church in Ponca City. Rodney enjoyed fishing and [...]
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Brenda Ann Hamilton, d. Dec. 4, 2017
TROUSDALE — Brenda Ann Hamilton, 56, of Trousdale, Ks died December 4, 2017. Visitation is Thursday 1-8 pm at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Rd., Pratt, Ks. Funeral Service is Friday, December 8, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt. Graveside following at 2 p.m. at Belpre, Cemetery in Belpre, Ks.
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