All Obituaries

Helen Marie McKenna, 95, of Lyons, passed away November 14, 2019 at Medicalodges of Great Bend, Kansas. She was born February 10, 1924 in Codell, Kansas, the daughter of Michael and Eva Cline Loreg. Helen has resided in Lyons for forty some years. She was a song writer, painter, and worked in restaurants for many years. Helen was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons. Helen was united with Harold Gossett and had six children. He preceded her in death on October 30, 1977. Helen was...

William Henry “Bill” Frees, 85, of Bushton, Kansas, passed away November 9, 2019, at Country Living of Lyons.  He was born on December 16, 1933 in Bushton, the son of William Christian and Katherine Grossardt Frees.  Bill was a lifelong Bushton resident.  He graduated from Bushton High School with the class of 1951.  Bill was a farmer and rancher.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Bushton; member of the United Methodist Men; lay...

Dola F. Nelson, 89, formerly of Bushton, Kansas, passed away on November 8, 2019. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Bushton. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

Beverly Nadene Root, 84, of Little River, Kansas, passed away November 4, 2019 at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home, Little River. She was born October 18, 1935 in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Boman and Goldie Dunn Kelley. Beverly resided in Lyons for the past twenty-one years, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was a secretary for East Side Truck Service in Casper, Wyoming. Beverly was a member of First United Methodist Church, Lyons; 4-H Club of Lyons; and a member of the Eastern...

Paula Jean Fritzemeier, 70, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away November 3, 2019 at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. She was born August 29, 1949, in Monett, Missouri, the daughter of Paul and Betty Branham King. She graduated from Pierce City High School, Pierce City, Missouri. Paula has resided in Rice County since 1976, formerly of Monett, Missouri. Paula worked for Ray's Rec in Sterling for many years, and as a waitress and dishwasher for various restaurants. She is survived by...

Ramona Jean Barnett, 64, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away October 24, 2019 at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. She was born April 17, 1955 in Pampa, Texas, the daughter of Fuller Leroy and Joyce Marie Haggard Barnett. Ramona has resided in Lyons for the past two years, formerly of Longview, Washington. She was an office manager for various manufacturing businesses. Ramona is survived by her mother, Joyce Marie Barnett of Jay, OK; two daughters, Jerri L. Jerome of Lyons, and Janet M....

Nila Ilene Hittle Dickason, 90, of Overland Park, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord October 23, 2019 at Sheridan Assisted Living, Overland Park. She was born January 11, 1929 in Lake City, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond and Amy Sitler Hittle. She was dedicated to serving her family and community. Nila acquired her Masters degrees in accounting, CPA, and education. She spent her career teaching Accounting and Special Education. In Humboldt, KS, Nila managed the community food pantry for...

Mary Ella Flickinger, 88, of Sterling, passed away October 19, 2019 at Mennonite Manor, South Hutchinson. She was born October 21, 1930 in Dodge City, Kansas, the daughter of George and Carrie Justice Fulkerson. Mary was a near lifelong Sterling resident. She graduated from Sterling High School with the class of 1948, and later received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Sterling College in 1989. Mary was a farm wife. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Sterling. On...

Russell Eugene Sutton, 77, of Nickerson, passed away October 16, 2019 at his home. He was born June 18, 1942 in Hutchinson, the son of Charles Sutton and Louella M. Harding. Russell has resided in Nickerson for the past 30 years, formerly of Hutchinson. He worked at PMS, Hutchinson as an extruder operator from 1974 until 1990. Russell was a member of Crossroads Christian Church, Hutchinson. On July 12, 1961, Russell was united in marriage with Katherine Mae Kelley at First Christian Church,...

Nancy June Hancock, 76, of Lyons, passed away October 14, 2019 at her home. She was born March 26, 1943 in Glencoe, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jim and Mildred Cannon McLaughlin. She has resided in Lyons since 2015, formerly of Hayden, Alabama where she resided from 2001 until 2015. Nancy was an accountant for Southwest Electric and Hancock Electric from 1964 until 1999. She was a police matron for twelve years, and a school crossing guard supervisor, both in Blackwell, Oklahoma. Nancy was a...