All Obituaries

Jessie Marguerite Mahoney, 74, of Lyons, passed away February 24, 2020 at Sterling Village, Sterling. She was born November 2, 1945 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of Jess Lewis and Marguerite Bort Mahoney. Jessie has resided in Lyons for the past 5 years, formerly of Hutchinson. She was a care giver. Jessie is survived by her two brothers, Jack Mahoney and wife Kris of Lyons, and Charly Mahoney and wife Linda of Mountain Home, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents; and four...

Robert John “Bob” Hull, 69, of Salina, Kansas, passed away February 18, 2020 at his home. He was born December 8, 1950 in Little River, Kansas, the son of Dan Jr. and Lorraine Veach Hull. Bob has resided in Salina since 1969, formerly of Lyons, Kansas. He graduated from Lyons High School with the class of 1968. Bob worked for Briscoe Custom Cutting, Little River, managed the Fina Truck Stop for several years, worked at Ward Manufacturing, and retired from Raytheon, all of Salina. He was...

Kenneth M. Bolton, 84, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away February 14, 2020 at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. He was born November 7, 1935 in Lyons, the son of Carroll and Esther Martinie Bolton. Kenneth graduated from Lyons High School with the class of 1953. He was a lifelong Lyons resident. Kenneth was a grain elevator operator for 43 years, having worked at the Pollard, Saxman and Sterling Elevators. He also farmed, raised hogs, co-founder of B.Z. Bee & BoMac Liquid Feeds,...

Jackie Ray Chism, 60, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away February 14, 2020 at Manor Care of Wichita. He was born August 25, 1959 in Sterling, the son of Albert Rollen “Chis” and Marquita Casey Chism. Jackie was a lifelong Sterling resident. He was a general laborer. Jackie was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jackie is survived by his sister, Sharol Wagerle and husband Kerry of Sterling; three nieces, five nephews; four great-nieces; six great-nephews; six...

Robert Ward "Bob" Bishop, 66, of Lyons, KS, passed away February 5, 2020 in rural McPherson County. He was born July 17, 1953 in McPherson, KS, the son of Charles Edgar and Patricia Jane Myers Bishop. Bob graduated from Geneseo High School in 1971. He attended Hutchinson Community College and went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Business Education from Ft. Hays State University. Bob started his career at Lyons Salt Company. In 1992, he joined Ellsworth Correctional Facility, where...

Robert C. “Bob” Cruth, 92, of Sterling, passed away February 2, 2020 at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kansas.  He was born July 19, 1927 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of John and Mary Freeman Cruth.  Bob was a lifelong Sterling resident.  He was farmer and worked in the oilfield.  Bob was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Sterling; Silver Threads; was a past Silver Hair Legislator; and was a Friendship Meal volunteer.  On...

Amos Ezekiel Schweizer, 21 months, of rural Sterling, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 due to a farming accident. He was born on April 7, 2018 in Newton, KS, the son of Luke and Kandra Pattison Schweizer. Amos was a joyful, social, bright-eyed little boy who stole the hearts of everyone he met. His red hair and blue eyes made him stand out in a crowd, but his kind spirit and gentle heart made him leave a lasting impression. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time on the farm and became...

Mark Bowman Kelley, 65, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away January 26, 2020 at his home. He was born September 27, 1954 in Lyons, the son of Theron Lee and Merna D. John Kelley. Mark was a near lifelong Lyons resident, having lived in Weston, Missouri for 21 years. He attended Lyons High School and later received his diesel mechanic certificate from a trade school in Phoenix, Arizona. He was a farmer and stockman. Mark was a member of the American Legion Post #241, Geneseo. On August 12, 1982,...

John Eldon Whiteman, 83, of Little River, Kansas, passed away January 18, 2020 at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. He was born July 29, 1936 at River View Farm in rural Little River, the son of John Walter and Neva Mildred Oswalt Whiteman. John graduated from Little River High School with the class of 1954, and later received his associate’s degree from Hutchinson Community College. He was a lifelong Little River resident. John was a farmer and stockman. He was a member of First...

Joan Kelley, 92, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away January 15, 2020 at Sterling Village. She was born November 6, 1927 in St. John, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Edna Smith Davis. Joan graduated from St. John High School with the class of 1945. On July 17, 1949, Joan was united in marriage with Buddy Joe “Bud” Kelley at New Hope Church in rural Stafford County, near Hudson, Kansas. He preceded her in death on June 5, 2019. Joan has resided in Sterling for the past 21 years,...