Stephen (Steve) D. Barrett, 63 departed this life on Wednesday May 18, 2016 in Wichita, Kansas. Steve was born November 21, 1952 in Herington, Kansas.
Steve was the oldest of three children, including Terri and Brenda, born to Walter and Joan (Stammers) Barrett. Steve graduated from Hope High School in 1971. His life was centered around his faith, family, and working the ground, planting for harvest and raising the cattle.
On January 22, 1975 Steve was united in marriage to Janet Ann Stroda. To this union two children were born: Travis and Justin. Steve was preceded in death by his father Walter.
Left to celebrate his life and many memories are his wife Janet, of the home; Travis and his wife Barb of Hope, Kansas and Justin and wife JaRae of Fort Worth, Texas; mother Joan Barrett of Salina, Kansas. Sister Terri Weber and her husband Denny of Herington, Kansas; Sister Brenda White of Salina, Kansas and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M., Monday, May 23, 2016 at St. Phillip’s Catholic Church in Hope with Father Soosai Rathinam and Father Mark Wesely as Celebrants. Parish Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M., Sunday, May 22, at Carlson-Becker Funeral Home in Hope. Family will receive friends following from 7:30 – 9:00. Steve’s final resting place will be at the Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Rural Hope. The family of Steve suggests memorials be given to the Chapman FFA Scholarship Fund or to the St. Phillip’s Catholic Church. Memorials may be dropped off or sent in care to Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, PO Box 355, Hope, Kansas 67451.

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Dale E. Brown,

93, passed away Wednesday, May 18th, in Derby. He was born November 17, 1922 near Solomon, the son of Harvey L. and Ethel L. (Taylor) Brown. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Dickinson-Brown; a son, Garrett Maurice Brown; four brothers, Chester, Merle, Francis, and Harold Brown and a sister Vivian Ross.
Survived by:
4 Daughters
Marsha (Gary) Jensen of Belleville, KS
Melanie (Rod) Minson of Decatur, AL
Vicki (Ken) Hobbs of Claremore, OK
Sharon (Phil) Smith of Derby, KS
1 Son
Darrell C. Brown of Salina, KS
16 Grandchildren, 21 Great-grandchildren and 5 Great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Monday, May 23rd at the Danner Funeral Home with son-in-law Phil Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Prairie Mound Cemetery at Solomon. The family will receive friends 2:00 – 3:00 PM Sunday, May 22nd, at the Danner Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Good Shepherd Hospice in his name. They may be left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home POB 758 Abilene, Kansas 67410.
Condolences: https://dannerfuneralhome.net/

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Abilene, Kansas

Jean E. Clark,
72, passed away Thursday, May 19th, in Abilene. She was born July 31, 1943 in Abilene, the daughter of Alex and Elva (Cole) Longhofer. Jean attended local schools and graduated from Abilene High School with the class of 1961. She had been employed by Southwestern Bell for 18 years, then for 20 years by the Dickinson County Court House, retiring in 2008. Jean enjoyed laughing with friends and family, feeding the birds and squirrels and Rock n Roll music. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Robert Longhofer. She is survived by 2 daughters; Lori (Matt) Carver of Abilene, Kiffany (Steve) Suenram of Salina, 2 sons; Dan (Stacey) Hoffman of Manhattan, Kent (Diane) Crider of Abilene, 10 grandchildren, 2 Great-grandchildren, 2 sisters; Judy(Tony) Mills of Abilene and Shirley (Corky) Serrault of Manhattan.
Jean had chosen cremation. Memorial services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, May 28th, at the Danner Funeral Home. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date. The family will receive friends 5:30 – 6:30 Friday, May 27th, at the Danner Funeral Home. Memorial contributions in her name are suggested to the Hospice of Dickinson County. They may be left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, POB 758 Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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DATELINE:  Lyons

NAME: Eldon R. “Stubby” Colson Sr.

AGE:    75 yrs

DATE OF DEATH:  May 19, 2016

PLACE OF DEATH: Hospice House, Hutchinson

DATE OF BIRTH: November 16, 1940

PLACE OF BIRTH: Hamlet, Nebraska

PARENTS:    Omar and Leatha Stock Colson

RESIDENCE:  longtime Lyons and Geneseo

OCCUPATION: He worked as a machinist most of his career at Lyons Manufacturing and

Gustus Manufacturing, Geneseo.  He was a pork producer and owned a custom haying

business.  He retired from APAC Shears.

EDUCATION: Graduated Cambridge Nebraska High School in 1958

VETERAN: U. S. Army, where he served 3 years stationed in Germany

MEMBERSHIPS: St. Paul Catholic Church, 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #7422, Lyons and Geneseo American Legion Post # 241

DATE OF MARRIAGE:  December 26, 1964

PLACE OF MARRIAGE: Lyons

SPOUSE:  Phyllis Berblinger

SURVIVORS:  Wife, Phyllis of the home; 2 Sons, J. R. & Marilla Colson, Salina, Wesley &

Carol Colson, Burlingame; 3 Daughters, Candi & Bruce Almquist, Inman, Diane & Wes

Staples, Schoenchen, Teresa Noonan, Burlingame; 13 Grandchildren; 5 Great-Grandchildren;

3 Brothers, Marvin & Charlene Colson, Bartley, Neb., Kenny & Sheila Colson, Jerry & Louise Colson both of Cambridge, Neb.; Sister, Connie & Dean Reeser, Eau Claire, Wis.;

Mother-in-law, Joanne Arie, Buhler; Brothers-in-law, Leslie & Susan Berblinger, Jon & Krista

Berblinger, both of Goddard

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY:  Parents; Grandson, Wiley Colson

FUNERAL MASS:  10:30 A.M., Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons

OFFICIATING:  Father Robert Spencer

BURIAL:  Lyons Municipal Cemetery with Military Honors by Ft. Riley honor guard

ROSARY: 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons

MEMORIAL:  St. Judes Children’s Hospital, in care of the funeral home

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Hillsboro – Amanda Ewert, 96, died May 17, 2016 at Parkside Homes in Hillsboro.  She was born April 20, 1920 to Tobias and Mary (Thomas) Deckert at Marion, South Dakota.  She was a secretary at The Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church.  She married John Ewert October 22, 1943 in Marion, South Dakota.  Survivors include: son, Al (Ruth) Ewert of Wichita; daughters, Eldora (Richard) Penner of McPherson, Rachel (Steven) Behrends of Overland Park; 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.  Predeceased by her husband, John Ewert in 2004.  Celebration of Life Service to be held at a later date at The Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church in Hillsboro.  Memorials to World Impact, Celebrate Hope or Parkside Homes in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, Kansas 67063.  Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com