Donald James Johnson, 96, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 4:50 a.m., Saturday, August 17th, 2019 while in the company of family members at McPherson Hospital. I arrived into this world on February 28, 1923, at the McPherson County Hospital, McPherson, Kansas. I was the third of six children born to Arthur Theodore and Ida Caroline (Nelson) Johnson. My folks were both of Swedish decent and all ...

Fern Elizabeth McDowell, 90, of Westminster, died peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. Formerly of Salina, Kan., she moved to Westminster in 2017 to be near family. Fern was born Feb. 1, 1929, in Russell, Kan., to Jacob Roy and Elizabeth Strecker Wolf. She graduated from Russell High School in 1947 and moved to Salina to attend Brown Mackie College. Fern was a devout Christian and a worthy m...

Lois M. McGaha, 73, of Salina, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019. She was born December 31, 1945 in Vian, OK. She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 sisters, and 3 brothers. Lois Marie Kennedy was united in marriage with Leon Eugene McGaha, May 8, 1968. She is survived by her husband, Leon; son, Michael (Chau); daughters, Matilda (Eddie), Brittani, and Taren; grandchildren, Joshu...

Justin Michael Nelson, 41, of Booker, Texas, passed away Friday, August 9th. Justin was born in Salina, Kansas on July 10, 1978, a son of Melinda and Stuart Nelson. Justin was a District Manager for Overflow Energy in Booker, Texas. He was an intentional, hands-on daddy and loving husband. He was passionate about God, his family, guns, and hunting. He loved hard, played hard, and lived life ...

Willard William "Bill" Chegwidden, 76, of Salina, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. He was born Nov. 21, 1942, to Arliss and Eleanora (Meitler) in Sylvan Grove. Bill was a retired printer; having worked 52 years at Arrow Printing. He was devoted to volunteering at Trinity Lutheran Church, American Red Cross and the United Way VITA tax program. Bill is survived by his wife, Mary; children,...

Carol Jean Fanshier, 81, of Salina, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 8, 1937, a daughter of the late Clara M. (Wagner) and Arthur Belkin Richardson. Carol was a long time member of Order of the Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile Union where she was elected Queen four times. Survivors include her husband, David Fanshier; daughters, Chr...

Douglas Martin (Doug) Kubin, 74, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 10:32 a.m., Tuesday, August 13th, peacefully, at McPherson Hospital . Douglas was born in McPherson, Kansas on October 28, 1944, a son of Edna C. (Nielsen) and Haven John "Hap" Kubin. Doug attended the Centerview country School, rural McPherson and graduated from McPherson High School, McPherson, Kansas in 1962. He then attend...

Dorothy Jeanne (Ballinger) Leicht, 93, formally of McPherson, Kansas passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 in Prescott, Arizona. Dorothy was born on March 27, 1926 in Harvey, North Dakota the only child of Jack and Hattie (Kaftan) Ballinger. The family moved to Lodi, California when Dorothy was eleven years old. Dorothy attended schools in Lodi and graduated from Lodi High School in 1944. ...

Glen “Arnold” Richards, Jr., 83, of Solomon, passed away, Saturday, August 10, 2019 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born December 2, 1935, the son of Glen and Betsy Richards. Arnold grew up in the Solomon area and attended local schools. Survivors include his loving wife, Donna of the home; three sons, Doug Richards (Dianne), Mike Richards (Jeri), and Randy Richards (Kathy); fo...

Susan D. (Noyes) Edmonds, 56, of Culver, Kansas passed away at home on Saturday, August 10, 2019. I was born November 4, 1962 to Guyla Sue (Henshaw) Burkholder, of Culver, Kansas. As a young girl, my family moved to Topeka, Kansas and I graduated from Topeka High School. While in Topeka, I had the privilege to sing with a local band called “The Music Makers. I worked road construction for ...