John M. Hillis, Sr. , 80, died Nov. 24, 2020. Formerly of Grand Island, NE, he was born July 23, 1940 in Rockwell, IA, and grew up in the Rockwell & Sheffield area. He is the son of Roy and Ruth (Wickwire) Hillis. He married Lorraine Rudolph, Aug. 1, 1964. He served in the US Army from 1963-1969 and after discharge worked with his father’s trucking company hauling rock. He continues as a pro...

Rex Alan Echer 67, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 29, 1953 at Ellsworth Hospital to Joe and Claudine (Brichacek) Echer of Lucas, Kansas. He attended Luray Schools graduating in 1971 and continued on to Hutchinson Community Junior College completing courses and graduating in 1973. In June 1973, Rex began his lifetime career of car sa...

Bonnie Rose Koons, 92, of Lindsborg, KS, passed away at 7:05 p.m., Tuesday, November 24th, while in the company of family members, at Bethany Home. Bonnie was born in Goltry, Oklahoma on February 17, 1928, a daughter of Carrie (Johnson) and George William Koons. Bonnie attended Goltry elementary schools and Goltry High School, Goltry, Oklahoma. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist...

Nancy Nading, 84, of Concordia, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Mt. Joseph Senior Village, Concordia. Nancy was born on June 27, 1936 in Okmulgee, OK to Carl & Opal (Crocker) Reitz. She married Dallas E. Nading on Sept. 5, 1954 at the Methodist church in Bartlett, KS. They moved to Concordia following their marriage. Nancy was employed by KNCK Radio for a number of years. She ...

David Brent Thompson, 63, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 3:45 a.m., Wednesday, November 25th, peacefully, at McPherson Hospital . David was born in Wichita, Kansas on September 17, 1957, a son of the late Lois G. (Coughenour) and Donald J. Thompson. David is survived by his sister Debra Thompson, of McPherson,Kansas. David was preceded in death by his parents Services will be held at...

Marty Raymond Higle, 60, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 20th, 2020. Marty was born in Belleville, Kansas on October 5, 1960, son of Rose Marie (Williams) Blackwood, of Scandia, Kansas and the late Theodore Edward Higle. He owned and operated Fiddlesticks and worked at Tony's Pizza. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Cheryl (Taylor) Higle of the home; daughter, Miranda ...

Kipp- Marvin Leon Kogler, 80, of Kipp, Kan., passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 in Salina. He was born December 12, 1939 in Abilene, the son of Harry and Lucille (Wickham) Kogler. He graduated from Kipp High School in 1957. Marvin was united in marriage to Annabell (Breault) on June 3, 1961 in Aurora, Kan. Marvin was a loving, loyal, and hardworking husband, father, and papa. He worked for t...

Edwin A. Pick, age 91, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Sunset Nursing Home, Concordia after a long and wonderful life. He was born on Nov. 13, 1929 in Rice, KS to James A. & Lydia (Paillet) Pick. He attended Dist. 28 rural school. He graduated from Concordia High School in 1947. He had many interests in life. He was interested in electronics and repaired radios while in high sch...

Kyle Allen Schmidt, age 62, of Concordia, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Marquis Place, Concordia. He was born on January 22, 1958 in Houston, Texas to Sonny and Donna (Kersenbrock) Schmidt. Kyle was a 1976 graduate of Concordia High School. Kyle received his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from KSU-Salina Campus. He worked as a machinist for Alstom Power and lat...

Carol Lee Bradford, 78, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 6:20 p.m., Tuesday, November 17th, 2020 while in the company of family, at Pleasant View Home, Inman, Kansas. Carol was born in Cedar Vale, Kansas on August 4, 1942, a daughter of Minerva E. (Wood) and Lester E. Bever. Carol attended Cedar Vale Elementary School, Cedar Vale, Kansas and McKinley Elementary School in Abilene, Kansas,...