Hillsboro - Edna Schanfeld, 95, passed away February 25, 2023 at Kidron Bethel in North Newton. She was born May 16, 1927 in Nashua, Iowa to George and Iris (Osborn) Winner. She married Floyd Schanfeld September 22, 1945 in Nashua, Iowa. Graveside service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Haven of Rest cemetery rural Hillsboro.
Larry Gene Bachman, 69, died February 15, 2023 at Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center in Houston, Texas surrounded by wife and daughters. He was born April 24, 1953 at Bethel Deconess Hospital in Newton, KS to Weldon (Bud) and Arline (Young) Bachman. Larry is preceded in death by twin brother Jerry Bachman, sister Vicki Bachman, parents Arline and Weldon (Bud) Bachman. Larry is survived by his wife Valorie (Bogunovich) Bachman of Newton, KS;. Brother, Randy (Shannon) Bachman of Hesston KS; children, Jay Bachman of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, Melissa McCann of Lawrence, KS, Melinda McCann of Wichita, KS, and Brandi (Derrick) Garnica of Newton, KS; Grandchildren, Malik McKinney (McKenzie Parsons-McKinney), Kali, Kale and Max Degenstein, Emerson, Grayden and Lennon Oswalt, and Cole and Isla Garnica along with many nieces and nephews. Larry graduated from Hesston High School in 1971. He followed the wheat harvest during the summers of his high school years and after graduation. In Larry’s early working years he loved his bartending gig at the Legal Tender in Newton where he made many friends, and probably a little bit of trouble, and then worked at Hesston Corporation in Hesston, KS. He later followed in his father footsteps becoming a fireman for Newton Fire/EMS, a career he loved. The stories he told from his days at the station were always one of his favorite topics. He would laugh so hard we would have to remind him to breathe, the kind of laughter that always sent everyone else into tears because it was often funnier than him trying to get the story out. He later worked in aviation at Boeing and Learjet for many years and then finished his working career as a cross country truck driver for Moridge Manufacturing in Moundridge, KS, of which he retired on October 31, 2021. He enjoyed seeing parts of the country that he had never seen before and made lifelong friends with all the dealers and sales reps. It was because of this Larry always knew the best roads and routes to ta
Barbara A. Schuster, 75, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away peacefully on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Barb was born September 10, 1947 in Newton, Kansas to Arthur and Catherine (Leis) Scheffler. She attended Newton High School and graduated in 1965. Barb married the love of her life, Charlie Schuster, on January 18, 1969. They welcomed their son, Justin, in 1977. Barb was an amazing wife, mother, and businesswoman. She dedicated many years supporting the family-owned business. She loved being a grandmother, and enjoyed attending baseball and volleyball games and choir concerts. She always looked forward to dinner dates with friends and family and cheering for the KC Royals. She will be remembered for gardening and making her famous cucumbers. In 2018, Barb relocated to John Knox Village where she met wonderful friends who became her second family. Barb is proceeded in death by her loving husband, her parents, and her brother, Ross Scheffler. She is survived by her son, Justin (Lisa), grandchildren, Austin and Alaina, brother, Leon Scheffler (Lisa), and sister, Jody Meier (Doug). Barb will be missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Barb’s passion for helping others will be her everlasting legacy. Her family is grateful for the staff, nurses, and doctors at St Luke’s East Hospital, John Knox Village, Village Hospice, Father Tom, and the staff at Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church. A visitation will be at Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church in Lee’s Summit, MO on Thursday, March 2 from 10:00am-11:00am. Mass will proceed the visitation. Interment will follow at Longview Cemetery.
Patty Tieszen was born on July 16, 1928 in Forgan, Oklahoma to Henry Mercer and Helen (Rice) Parks. She passed peacefully on February 23, 2023 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, KS. She married Lewis Earl Tieszen on August 18, 1953. He preceded her in death on October 12, 1995. She was a member of Walton United Methodist Church and was an active choir member with a beautiful alto voice. Her faith was apparent to all who knew her not because she talked about it, but because of the way she lived her life. She gave of herself and accepted others the way they were. She was a vital member in the Walton community, helping with 4H, Boy Scouts and various organizations in Walton. Patty loved spending time with family playing games and sharing meals together. Patty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sons: Michael Kent Tieszen and Richard Scott Tieszen, four sisters: Luetta Conn, Nellie Fairbank, Catherine Whitney and Shirley Meyer, and one brother H.M. Rice. She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Kay
Wilbur Voth, 90, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Mercy Hospital. He was born October 5, 1932 in Moundridge, the son of John D.
Curtis Ross Means passed away peacefully on February 16, 2023, at the age of 91. Curtis was born on October 9, 1931, in Topeka, Kansas to Harry and Olive (Weeks) Means.
Thomas E LaGree 79, died February 15, 2023, at his Newton residence. He was born July 23, 1943, in Newton, Kansas to Willard and Elsie (Butts) LaGree.
HALSTEAD: Patricia Sue Jewett (Patty), age 64, retired registered nurse, died on February 16, 2023 at her home in Halstead following a lengthy illness. Patty was born in Kansas City, Missouri to James and Mildred Anderson.
Lloyd Miller was born at 4:20 a.m., March 31, 1926, in Bethel Deaconess Hospital, Newton, Kansas. He died February 14, 2023 in Wichita, Kansas. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 20, 2023 from 1:00 7:00 P.M. at Frank Funeral Home in Wellington, Kansas. Graveside Services will be held on February 21, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in Winfield, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murl & Lucile Miller, a son Lloyd Miller, Jr., his sisters Virginia Hulpieu and Beverly Hiebert, his brother Kenneth Miller and his wife of the home, Donna Miller. He is survived by 3 nieces, Gynia Crane, Marva Hiebert & Lori Seron and 6 nephews, Mitchell Miller, Roger Miller, Russell Miller, Gordon Hulpieu, Quinton Hiebert & Jay Hiebert. MUSIC WAS HIS LIFE! He started playing the piano at age 5, played in church at age 7 and was the church pianist at age 12. At age 17, he played in a piano audition with 20 pieces and was given a grade of 1+. This was interrupted by World War II. He took basic training in Field Artillery at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Going overseas, he passed New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and landed on Luzon, Philippines. He was in the service for a total of 25 months, spending 18 months overseas. After his return home, he completed a Bachelor of Music and Piano Performance at Washburn Municipal University in Topeka, Kansas. He received two honors there being inducted into the Pi Gamma Mu (Social Sciences) and the Mu Alpha Pi (Music). He later earned a Bachelor of Music Education at the University of Wichita and then a Master of Music Education at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. He began teaching music at Zenda and Hazelton, Kansas, then instrumental music at Borger, Texas and Arkansas City, Kansas. After additional schooling for administration, he was a principal at Nashville and Zenda, Kansas. He coached girls sports in both Denison and Burnette, Kansas. During this time, he received a seminary degree from Garrett Evan
Elma Ruth Harms, 94, died February 9, 2023, at Kidron Bethel Healthcare in North Newton, Kansas. She was born September 12, 1928 in Walton, Kansas to Theodore and Anna (Voth) Regier.