All Obituaries

Kathryn Louise Miller, 76, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away October 9, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita. She was born August 30, 1945 in Lyons, Kansas, the daughter of Norman Lorraine and Mary Jeanette Bolton Miller. Kathryn has resided in Wichita since December of 2012, formerly of Chase, Kansas. She attended Chase schools. Kathryn was a member of the Community Presbyterian Church of Chase. She is survived by her brother, Donald Miller and wife Ruth of Chase; and several...

James William “Jim” Shriner, 88, of Geneseo, Kansas, passed away October 3, 2021, at Salina Regional Health Center. He was born January 20, 1933, in Geneseo, the son of Nelson E. and Mildred J. Moore Shriner. Jim was a life long Geneseo resident. He graduated from Geneseo High School with the class of 1951. Jim was a farmer and rancher. He was an assistant superintendent for Chalmers-Borton Construction of Hutchinson, where he built grain elevators. Jim was also an oil driller,...

Gary E. Suhler, 74, of Lyons, passed away October 1, 2021. Survivors include a son, Jodi Suhler; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, David Suhler. Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Kala Wikoff Suhler. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, is in charge of arrangements.

Carl O. Jesseph, 62, of Chase, Kansas, passed away September 22, 2021 at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. He was born October 10, 1958, in Newton, Kansas, the son of Dennis Oliver “Dee” and Peggy Ann Tripsis Jesseph. Carl was a lifelong Chase resident. He was an oil field worker and truck driver. Carl was a member of the Chase Baptist Church. On October 15, 1976, Carl was united in marriage with Robin Patterson in Chase. She survives of the home. He is also survived by...

Sharon Kay Palmgren, 79, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away September 21, 2021, at Hospice House of Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born March 19, 1942, in Lyons, the daughter of Hiram and Marceline Tener Smith. Sharon was a near lifelong Rice County resident. She graduated from Lyons High School, with the class of 1960, and attended Union 5 Schools. Sharon owned and operated Burrton Mini Mall in Burrton, Kansas, where she sold arts & crafts; she was also a Avon Sales Representative; military...

Ruth Louise Van Arsdale, 94, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away September 20, 2021, at her duplex apartment on the Prairie Homestead Senior Living campus. She was born on February 4, 1927, to Oscar and Minnie (Nelson) Ekstrom, in Iron Mountain, Michigan. They later moved to Grantsburg, Wisconsin, where she graduated from high school in 1945, afterward attending Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota for two years. She transferred to the University of Minnesota, graduating with honors in 1949...

Mattie Bernice Hemry, 84, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away September 20, 2021, at her home. She was born March 25, 1937, in Haxton, Colorado, the daughter of John and Zella Spelts Luntsford. Mattie has resided in Lyons since 1952, formerly of Denver, Colorado. She attended Lyons High School, Lyons. Mattie received her CNA, CMA, Activities Aide, Rehabilitation Aide, and Alzheimer’s Aide certificates from Good Samaritan Society. She was a certified nurse aide, med aide, and rehabilitation...

Lloyd Leeman Fundenberger, 84, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away September 19, 2021 at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. He was born November 17, 1936, in Lyons, the son of Leeman Ray “L.R.” and Amanda Josephine Barks Fundenberger. Lloyd was a lifelong Lyons resident. He was owner and operator of Fundenberger Construction and Concrete for 60 plus years. Lloyd was a member of the NRA, Rice County Sportsman Club, Liar’s Fishing Club, and the Kansas Bowhunters...

Erica Anne Rehaume, 36, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away September 14, 2021, in Lyons. She was born September 3, 1985, in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Dawn and Kent Johnson. Erica graduated from Little River High School, with the class of 2004. She was a near lifelong Rice County resident. Erica worked as a CNA at various nursing home facilities. Erica is survived by her parents, Dawn and Kent Johnson of Little River, Kansas; daughter, Ella Johnson of Lyons; son, Evan Rehaume of...

Master Chief Petty Officer Navy ‘SEAL’ Douglas Jack McNutt, 56, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away September 12, 2021, at his home. He was born February 3, 1965, in Lyons, Kansas, the son of Earl Henry McNutt and Nancy Lucinda “Cindy” Heter McNutt. Doug has resided in Sterling since 2015, formerly of Coronado, California. He graduated from Sterling High School with the class of 1983, where he led the football team undefeated to the State Championship. Doug was a retired...