Enterprise, Kansas

Kenny Krupke

65, passed away Friday, September 18th, in Enterprise. He was born April 12, 1950 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the son of Fritz and Louise (Fargis) Krupke. Growing up in Wichita, Kenny attended local schools. He had been employed by Ramsey’s Auto Sales in Wichita. On November 12, 1988, Kenny married Vicky Creach. All of their married life was spent in the Abilene/Enterprise area. He was employed by Solomon Corporation. Kenny enjoyed spending time with family and friends, old cars and trucks and eagles. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Henry Krupke.
Survived by: Wife Vicky Krupke Enterprise, KS
2 Daughters Laura (Adam) Paschall Enterprise, KS
Michelle Crow Venus, TX
4 Grandchildren Christopher and David Bush
Alexis and Kayla Crow
Ashlely, Amanda and Kenneth Jr. Krupke
Sister Rachelle Krupke Wichita, KS
Brother John Fargis Wichita
The family has chosen cremation. A memorial service will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, September 26th, at the Abilene First Christian Church with Pastor Jason Kohler officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions in his name be made to the Kenny Krupke memorial fund. They may be left at the church the day of the service or left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home POB 758 Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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Abilene, Kansas

John K. Raab

44, passed away Sunday, September 20th, in Salina. He was born February 3, 1971 in Salina, the son of Richard D. Sr. and Edna M. (Dornberger) Raab. Growing up in Abilene, John attended local schools, graduated from Abilene High School and attended Kansas State University. On February 4, 1991 he married Diane Taylor, later divorcing. John had been employed as a supervisor at Solomon Corporation. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. John enjoyed his family, hunting and fishing, golf and Dallas Cowboy football. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Ricky Raab.
Survived by: 2 Daughters Jordan Tudela Lakewood, WA
Courtney Raab Junction City, KS
Son Brandon Raab Enterprise, KS
Grandson Sebastian Tudela Lakewood, WA
Mother Edna M. Raab Abilene, KS
Sister April Finnigin Navarre, KS
2 Brothers Gilbert Raab Manchester, KS
Don Raab Abilene, KS
The family has chosen cremation. Graveside memorial services will be held 10:00 AM Friday September 25th, at the Henry/Cheever cemetery north of Abilene, with Pastor Jason Kohler officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions in his name be given to the Wounded Warrior Project. They may be left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home POB 758 Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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Murray L. Rodgers, 91 of McPherson, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was an oil field worker and was a security guard for National Cooperative Refinery Association.

Murray served in the U.S. Navy during WW II.

Murray was born on July 3, 1924, in Skiatook, OK, the son of Robert Leonard and Kathryn A. (Schafer) Rodgers. He attended Windom High School. On January 9, 1945, Murray was united in marriage to Rita E. Poe.

Survivors include: Rita of the home; two brothers, Leonard Rodgers and wife, Pauline, of Phoenix, AZ and Carl Rodgers and wife, Shirley, of Agra, KS; five grandchildren, Pamela Grover (Jeff) of Sandy, UT, James Buller of Concordia, KS, Murrita Terronez of Wichita, KS, Janelle Brown (Dustin) of Garden Plain, KS, and Mellissa Stone (Eric) of Las Vegas, NV; and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Michael Rodgers and Teddy Rodgers, two brothers, Arel Rodgers and Alden Rodgers, daughter-in-law, Charlene Beacham, grandson-in-law, John Terronez, II, and great-grandson, Justin Hull.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, September 26, 2015, at Grace Bible Church with Rev. Rich Duerksen officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Windom Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, September 25, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Memorial donations may be given to Grace Bible Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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Phyllis L. Sherwood, the daughter of George Moxham and Fannie (Williams) Moxham, was born July 25, 1919, at rural Belleville, KS, and passed away September 19, 2015, at Republic County Hospital, Belleville, KS, at the age of 96 years, 1 month, and 20 days.
Phyllis grew up in Republic County, attending Milner Grade School and later Belleville High School, Belleville, KS, from which she graduated at the age of 16. She then attended Kansas State Teacher’s College, Emporia, KS. After earning her teaching certificate, she taught grades 1-8 for a few years before her marriage, her last school being at Beatty, KS.
She and her husband farmed in southern Republic County just north of Concordia, KS. For several years, she managed an 1100-bird laying-hen operation on the farm. Like most farm wives of the time, she gardened, canned and froze food, took meals to the field, sewed, and assisted with the family dairy. She kept accounts for their diversified farming operation and, later, became bookkeeper for the Concordia Blade Empire in Concordia, KS, also managing the Blade’s papers boys.
On June 18, 1944, she was united in marriage to Kenneth M. Sherwood, and to this union 5 children were born: Tana, twins Kent and Keith, Dyna, and Gregg.
Phyllis’ religious faith was the touchstone of her life. She was a member of the Talmo Methodist Church where she was especially active in youth groups, teaching Sunday School, organizing Vacation Bible School and special Christmas and Easter services, and mentoring the Methodist Youth Fellowship. She was involved in adult worship as well, holding offices in United Methodist Women, serving as Lay Leader, participating in Bible studies, and providing financial support. Later, when she could no longer stay on the farm, she moved her membership to the Belleville United Methodist Church.
Phyllis was an accomplished organist and pianist, playing for church services and other events, along with giving piano lessons and accompanying many award-winning musical ensembles. She had an active interest in extension service work, the dispensing of information to farm families being so important to her, and was a member of the Lincoln Extension Unit. She also was a member of the Republic County Farm Bureau, serving for many years on the Policy Committee with her husband. She had been a 4-H member and was a project leader for the Talmo-Wayne Thrifty Workers 4-H Club. She was also active in the Neighborhood Club.
Phyllis loved to travel, always wanting to see what was “over the next hill.” On numerous road trips, she and her husband explored most of the 48 contiguous US states and Canada, visiting family and friends along the way. In her early 70s, she travelled to England with a daughter, her sister Gweneth, and a niece to visit family.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth, in 2001; son, Kent, in 1965, and her sister, Ruth Snyder.
Phyllis is survived by two sons, Keith (Anita) Sherwood of McPherson, KS, and Gregg Sherwood of Albany, MO; two daughters, Tana (Eldon) Trost of rural Belleville, KS, and Dyna (Jim) O’Dea of Manhattan, KS; 8 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy Richardson of Belleville, KS, Gweneth Eickman of Beatrice, NE, and Velma June Stauffer of Boulder City, NV; other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, September 25, 2015, at the Belleville United Methodist Church with the Reverend Emily Meckley officiating.
Interment will be at the Zion Cemetery, rural Belleville, KS.
Visitation is from 1 PM until 9 PM on Wednesday and from 9 AM until 9 PM on Thursday at the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS, where the family will greet friends from 7 PM until 9 PM on Thursday.
Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church or Youthville.
Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber.com
Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is in charge of the arrangements.

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Alice Mae Fuhrken, 87, of Topeka, KS, and formerly of Washington, KS, died on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Topeka.

Visitation will be held Friday, September 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Washington United Methodist Church in Washington.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 26 at the church. Rev. Randy Jellison-Knock will officiate. The Eulogy will be given by Thomas Buchanan. Gina Miller will play the piano while the congregation sings “In the Garden” and “It Is Well with My Soul”. The soloist, Katherine Buchanan, will sing “Over the Rainbow”.

Interment will be in the Washington City Cemetery.

Alice was born February 19, 1928 in Narka, KS, the fourth and youngest child of Charlie and Barbara Brabec. Alice graduated from Washington High School in May 1944 and lived most of her life in Washington. On February 21, 1946 she married George Fuhrken. They had five children, Steve, Jerry, Joyce, Ted and Donna.

She was a homemaker and was employed during her working years at the Washington County Hospital and as a Librarian in the Washington School District. She was a member of PEO and the Washington United Methodist Church. She loved music, painting, cooking, and most especially, her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, both sisters, and her husband.

Survivors include all five of her children and their spouses, son Steve and his wife Diane Fuhrken, Lenexa, KS; son Jerry and his wife Mary Fuhrken, Washington, KS; daughter Joyce and her husband Tom Buchanan, Leawood, KS; son Ted and his wife Diana Fuhrken, Topeka; and daughter Donna and her husband William Gilliland, Holton, KS; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; granddaughter Traci Fuhrken; grandson Tim and his wife Kris Fuhrken and their children Vince and Samantha; grandson Jason and his wife Jamie Buchanan and their daughter Isabella; granddaughter Katherine Buchanan and husband Brian Tadtman; grandson John Buchanan; granddaughter Kacie and her husband Aaron Strother and their children Riley and Kennedy; granddaughters Brooke and Alexis and grandson Brett Fuhrken; grandson Joey and his wife Amanda Vanderharr and their children Sheryl, Kaylee, and Colton.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Washington United Methodist Church. Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home, 115 W 2nd St., Washington, KS 66968.

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Harvey J. Washburn, 89, formerly of Alton passed away September 16, 2015 in Downs, Ks.

He was born April 9, 1926 in Carroll, Nebraska to Harvey A. and Ethel Eva (Toombs) Washburn.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Letta, in 2014.

Survivors include:  sons, Robert (Fran) of Downs, and Marvey of Russell; step duaghter, Brenda Dorsey of Osage City, and three grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date in Indiana.

Memorials may be given to the Breast Friends Foundation in care of Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS  67437.

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Salina, KS–JoAnn Berkley, 86, formerly of Downs passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015 in Salina, Kansas.  She was born January 10, 1929 to Chet and Alice (Miller) Berthelson near Tescott, Kansas.

Survivors include:  husband, Paul; son, Bill (Claudia) of Downs, daughter, Mary Berkley of Salina; grandchildren, Bradley (Lindy) Berkley, Brandon (Laura) Berkley, Cara (Jon) Filipski; great grandhchildren, Bauer and Braden Berkley, and Carsyn and Colby Filipski and nieces and nephews.

JoAnn is preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Lucille Wilson and Cleo McClure.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Downs, KS. Burial will be in the Franklin Cemetery, Tescott, KS on the same day at 2:00 p.m. There will be a visitation on Thursday, September 24 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the church.  Memorial funds have been established to the church, Downs Golf Club, Downs Senior Center, and S. Francis Community Services-Ohio St. Office.  Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS  67437 in charge of arrangements.