Obituaries

Tina Louise Rivera, 62, of Mcpherson, Kansas, passed away at 6:28 p.m., Monday, January 11th, 2021 suddenly, at McPherson Hospital . Tina was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 27, 1958, a daughter of Otis Norman and Muriel Louise (Jackson) Hubbard. Tina attended PS 55 grade school, Andrew Middle School, Bronx, New York. Through the years Tina worked as a secretary for a law firm in New York, Disability Support as a direct staff care person, was a para at Washington Grade School and then retired from MCDS as a Job Coach Supervisor, all in McPherson, Kansas. Tina enjoyed

Quentin James Richert, 66, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS.  He was an accountant, working for Carol Winslow and Accounting Solutions.  He was also a controller for an oil & gas recovery company. Quentin was born on February 27, 1954, in Glendive, MT, the son of Raymond Tobias and Ruby J. (Janzen) Richert.  He graduated from McPherson High School in 1972 and received a bachelor’s degree from Emporia State University.  On March 28, 1975, Quentin was united in marriage to Rhonda L. Seibel in Conway, KS.  This union was blessed with three children, Anthony,

Jerry Griffis, McPherson, KS, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Angel Arms, McPherson. Jerry was born in Osborne, KS, May 10, 1933, to Arthur Glen and Dorothy Griffis. Jerry attended McPherson grade schools, graduated from McPherson High School, and attended Kansas State.  After graduating from high school, Jerry joined the United States Navy. Jerry was united in marriage to Joan Schletzbaum September 6, 1959, at Monitor Church of the Brethren, Conway, Kansas with Rev. Flory officiating.  They were blessed with two daughters, Tracy and Cindy. Jerry worked for the City of McPherson as assistant Director of Public Works for 22 years

Sherri Lyn Sinders, 74, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 8:18 p.m., Thursday, January 7th, while in the company of family members, at her home Sherri was born in Bluffton, Ohio on August 20, 1946, a daughter of Beverly Rose (Beaupry) Oberly and Richard Wayne Oberly I. Sherri attended Lima grade schools and graduated from Lima High School, Lima, Ohio. She then attended Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Sherri Lyn Oberly was united in marriage to Marcus Earl Sinders on December 20, 1964 at Lima, Ohio.  The young couple established their first home together in Lima.  This union was blessed

Robert Lee “Bob” Duren, 85, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 7th, while in the company of family members, at McPherson Hospital. Bob was born in Providence, RI on January 24, 1935, a son of Genevieve “Jennie” Deloratta (Tedeschi) and William Lee Duren. Bob Graduated from Grossmont Union High School, El Cajon, California in 1952 and attended Ventura Community College, Ventura, California. Robert Lee Duren was united in marriage to Mary Frances Winn on June 21,1957 at the United Methodist Church in McPherson, Kansas.  The young couple established their first home in McPherson and they were

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Kenyon Lee Madden, 60, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends, on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Victoria Falls in Andover, KS. Kenyon was a 25-year employee of Meadows Hospital in Bloomington, IN where he served in Human Resources, staff development, counseling services, and case management.  He returned to McPherson in 2016 to care for his aging parents and worked for Multi Community Diversified Services. Kenyon was born on April 17, 1960, in Hays, KS, the son of Jackie Lee “Jack” and Bertha Louise “Bertie” (Kramer) Madden.  He graduated from McPherson High School in 1978, Kansas State University in 1984,

Marion E. White, 79, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Greensburg, KS, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at his home in McPherson.  He was a crude truck driver for NCRA and a truck driver for Boogaarts Grocery Stores. Marion was born on June 10, 1941, in Beloit, KS, the son of Vernon Lee and Reva Faye (Robinson) White.  He graduated from Beloit High School (Beloit, KS).  On September 18, 1960, Marion was united in marriage to Deanna Dee Williams in Downs, KS. Survivors include: his loving wife of 60 years, Deanna of the home; children, Tammy Davison (Tim) of McPherson, KS,

Patricia “Sue” Wallace, 81, of Inman, KS and formerly of Hutchinson, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Pleasant View Home, Inman.  She was a homemaker. Sue was born on October 17, 1939, in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Jesse Bryan and Edith (Jarvis) Landers.  She graduated from McPherson High School.  She married Richard William Wallace in 1968, and he preceded her in death in 2008. Survivors include: her son, Michael Fazio (Lesley) of Hutchinson, KS; former daughter-in-law, Roxie Fazio of Hutchinson, KS; four grandchildren, Sammi Nicholson (Tom), Jessi Berger (Keaton), Alyssa Nelson, and Bella Fazio, all of Hutchinson, KS;