Obituaries

Jan 28, 2025

Theresa Merlyn Hallock, 93, was born January 27, 1913 in Great Bend; daughter of Grover and Fern McCracken Lampe.  She passed away August 19, 2006 in Larned.  John Grover Hallock, 73, was born October 9, 1951 in Larned; son of John Melvin and Theresa Merlyn Lampe Hallock.  He passed away January 28, 2025.

Memorial graveside services will...

Jan 28, 2025

Larned – John Grover Hallock, 73, passed away January 28, 2025 at Hays Medical Center, Hays.

He was born October 9, 1951 in Larned, the son of John Melvin and Theresa Merlyn Lampe Hallock.

A lifetime area resident, he was retired from the United States Postal Service and was a farmer.

Survivors include:...

Jan 24, 2025

Jetmore – Herb Bach, 93, of Jetmore, Kansas passed away in peace Friday, January 24, 2025 with his wife Cynthia and family by his side.

Born in Burden, Kansas, December 27, 1931, to Fred and Florence (Feuerborn) Bach, Herb's family moved to Garnett, Kansas shortly thereafter where he grew up with his three younger siblings.

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Jan 23, 2025

Jetmore - Cheryl Elaine "White" Pack, 69, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, at 4:15 p.m. Born on December 27, 1955, in Elk City, Oklahoma, to Ralph White and Helen "Juanita" Loveall, Cheryl is preceded in death by both of her parents.

From an early age, Cheryl demonstrated the resilience and...

Jan 17, 2025

Marilyn Chism, born on June 16, 1960, in Newton, Kansas, passed away on January 17, 2025, at the age of 64. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leland Ray Parker and Stella Parker; her beloved son, Jamie Easter, who passed away in 1981; and her cherished granddaughter, Jasmine Marie Chism, who passed away in 2000.

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Jan 16, 2025

Sharon Kaye Lovesee, 83, passed away January 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.

She was born October 17, 1941 in Zurich, Kansas; the daughter of Rudolph Robert and Violet Kaba Novotny.  A lifetime area resident she was a homemaker.

She was of the Methodist faith.

On...

Jan 16, 2025

Larned  - Luiz Miguel Perez, 38, passed away January 16, 2025 at his home, Larned.

He was born October 20, 1986 in Larned the son of Anthony E. and Darla Rector Perez.  A lifetime Larned resident; he worked for the City of Larned.

He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned.  He...

Jan 14, 2025

Kenneth L. Deckert, 80, passed away January 14, 2025 at Country Living of Larned.

He was born December 13, 1944 in Great Bend; the son of Albun P. and Mabel S. Miller Deckert.  He was a lifetime area resident. He was a member of the Larned United Methodist Church.  He was an All-State Basketball player at Larned...

Jan 14, 2025

Lloyd C. Phillips, 90, passed away January 14, 2025 at his home in Larned.

He was born January 20, 1934 in Hutchinson, the son of W.H. and Erma Lorene Stenzel Phillips.

He was a graduate of Great Bend High School and Kansas State University. He briefly put college on hold to volunteer for service during...

Jan 8, 2025

Alvie Charles Axman Jr. 71, passed away January 8, 2025 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.

He was born April 29, 1953 in Great Bend, the son of Alphonse Sr. and Beulah Tennant Axman.  A longtime resident of Larned, moving from Great Bend in 1974; he was a Service Tech for Doerrs, Roth Equipment and Straubs International....

Jan 6, 2025

Burdett  - Thomas John Burghardt, 73, passed away January 6, 2025 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned, Kansas.

He was born February 4, 1951 in Queens, New York; the son of George William and Edith T. Schuller Burghardt.  A current resident of Burdett, Kansas, he was a Truck Driver for over 40 years.

Thomas enjoyed...

Jan 5, 2025

Larned – Regina "Gina" Marie Bradley, 73, passed away January 5, 2025 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.

She was born January 18, 1951 in Larned, the daughter of Roger Thomas and Emma Jeanne Bradley.

A lifetime area resident, she lived a life of servant leadership. She worked in housekeeping at Larned State Hospital until her...

Jan 3, 2025

Robert David "Bobby" Lemuz, 80, passed away January 3, 2025 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina.

He was born May 13, 1944 in Kinsley, the son of Cirilo Lopez and Josefa Marquez Lemuz.

A lifetime area resident he was a pump operator for Northern Natural. He was a graduate of Fort Hays State University; member...

Jan 2, 2025

Donna Lynn Pelton, 71, passed away January 2, 2025 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.

She was born April 7, 1953 in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, the daughter of Clyde and Nina King Morss. The family moved to Colorado Springs, Co, where she graduated high school.  She later met Gary Pelton and they quickly fell in love....

Dec 27, 2024

Connie L. Gilliland, 76, passed away December 27, 2024 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.

She was born March 1, 1948 in Spearville, the daughter of Dr. George and Elizabeth Salisbury Mandeville.

A longtime area resident she was retired from Foley Equipment. She was of the Christian faith and loved fishing.

On May...

Dec 23, 2024

After a long life, Lester Lee Chilcott passed away on 23 December 2024 in Larned, Kansas. He was 95 years old. Les was born to Harold and Cleo Chilcott on 15 March 1929 in Mankato, Kansas. He attended Mankato High School and left home at the age of 17 to join the Navy in California. He was always proud...

Dec 21, 2024

Jetmore – Michelle L. Cole, 60, passed away December 21, 2024 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.

She was born January 11, 1964 in Garden City, the daughter of Corwin Leon and Evelyn (Rupp) Betts. A longtime area resident moving from Garden City to Jetmore in 1988. She was the business manager for Heartland Auto & Diesel....

Dec 20, 2024

Roger Lee Haberman, 90, passed away December 20, 2024 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 23, 1934 in Larned; the son of Emil August and Hulda Ruth Boese Haberman.  A lifetime area resident, he was a Soil Scientist for the USDA Soil Conservation Service.

He was a member of the Sacred Heart...

Dec 19, 2024

George Arnold Breshears, Sr., a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, in Wichita, KS, at the age of 77. Born on August 15, 1947, in Milan, TN, George lived a full life marked by dedication to his family, service to his country, and a love for the great outdoors.

George...

Dec 17, 2024

Jetmore  - Dona L. Gibbs-Olsen, 89 passed away December 17, 2024 at Manor of the Plains, Dodge City, Kansas.

She was born July 18, 1935 in Glade, Kansas; the daughter of Harold J. and Violet L. Parker Seeger.  A longtime Hodgeman County resident, she moved to Colorado in the early 80's and later moved back to Hodgeman...