Obituaries

Erlene (Ewy) Farr

Erlene (Ewy) Farr died on October 5, 2022 at age 84. She was born 0n March 13, 1938 in Newton, KS She was preceded in death by her parents, Waldo & Sarah Ewy and her brother, Marvin Ewy. She is survived by daughters Tracy (Steve) Blake and Vicki (Jeff) Smith, both of Derby; grandsons Eli (Sara) Shunatona and Brett (Samantha) Smith; brothers Harold (Joan) Ewy of Camdenton, MO; Ralph (Cheryl) Ewy of Moore, OK; and sister Karen (Richard) Suenram, Syria VA; as well as 7 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on October 11, 2022 at Woodlawn United Methodist Church at 10am. A memorial has been established with Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S Woodlawn Blvd, Derby KS 67037.

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Casey Glenn Griffin

Casey Glenn Griffin was born to John and Jill Griffin (Hesston, Kansas) on July 22, 2007. A big brother, Austin, welcomed him, and he would later be joined by a sister, Elyse.

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Ilo V. Mosiman

Age 87 Of Valley Center Ilo’s life began on April 25, 1935, in rural Wauneta, Nebraska. She is the daughter of Frank and Florence (Adamson) Maris.

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Kermit Omer Ratzlaff

Kermit Omer Ratzlaff, Hillsboro, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2022, at Parkside Home in Hillsboro at the age of 100. Kermit was born December 26, 1921, in the Hillsboro Hospital to Jonathan J and Marie Plenert Ratzlaff.

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Virginia Ann Holub

Virginia Ann Holub, 74, died on September 22, 2022, at Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Kansas. She was born on August 24, 1948, in Sanger, Fresno County, California, the daughter of Charles and Tela (Pendergraft) Cornelius. She attended Newton High School, graduating with the class of 1968. She was protective of her younger sister Alice, and loved playing softball. Virginia earned her C.N.A. certificate and over the next 21 years would work at Kansas Christian Home and Halstead Hospital. On December 27, 1978 Virginia was united in marriage to Steve Holub in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The couple would have celebrated 44 wonderful years of marriage this December. Virginia enjoyed rock and roll, especially Elvis, polka dancing , her grand-children, Indian history, and finding the best deals at garage sales and auctions. Virginia was always there for others, she spent time as a companion to many on hospice. Many of her children’s friends called her Mom. She found ways to make others laugh, and had an amazing sense of humor. She was always willing to help anyone in need. Virginia is survived by her husband, Steve Holub; daughters, Ruth Holub and Stephanie (Jeremy) Ashby; grandchildren, Heaven “Ezra” Holub, Trey Tucker, and Calder Ashby; and sister, Alice (Mike) Hovious; and many other dear family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Tela Cornelius and infant sister, Marilyn Sue Cornelius. A funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Newton, Kansas. Visitation will be the evening prior, Wednesday, September 28, 2022, from 5 9 p.m., with the rosary taking place at 6:00 p.m.

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Wendell Mains

Wendell Mains was born January 1936 to Wendell and Gladys (Eastman) Mains in Iowa. Wendell died on September 21, 2022 at his home in Wichita, Kansas.He was preceded in death…

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