All Obituaries

Katherine Lou Morgan, 70, passed away on April 29th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on August 3, 1953, to Jerry and Joan Cheney in Wichita, Kansas. Katherine was a dog lover; she had a Chihuahua named “Cuddles” that gave her love interest a run for his money! Eventually Russell and “Cuddles” warmed up to one another when they both realized that the other was there to stay. Katherine married Russell Morgan on July 19, 1980. The...

Kelly Lee Capansky, 58, of Medicine Lodge, Kansas, passed away on April 28th, 2024 . He was born on August 3rd, 1965, in Hardtner, Kansas, to his loving parents, Shelly Ann Pelzl-Chain (Capansky) and the late Edwin Lee Capansky. Kelly attended and graduated from Medicine Lodge High School. He dedicated many years of his life to his work as an equipment operator and roustabout, contributing his skills to various companies, including Pickeral Drilling, Co-owning Shawnee Lease Service LLC, and...

Joyce Carol Weber, 92, was born on November 23, 1931 to Luke and Emma (Erb) Horsch in Andale, Kansas.  She passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Siblings; Wanda June Sifford and Jack Horsch and grandson; Jacob Weber-Sells. Joyce is survived by her daughters; Charlene (Gail) Beagley, Connie Weber and Linda Weber. Sister; Jean Lubbers. 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren....

Wichita, Kansas- Carol Megrail passed away Friday, February 9 at home after a short battle with metastatic cancer.  Born Carol Rose Flaherty on August 3rd, 1950, she was the oldest child of Claude Meade and Lillian (Hill) Flaherty. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 53 years, James Megrail; son, Andrew (Kim) of Topeka, KS; granddaughter Kaitlyn; brothers, Richard Flaherty (Linda) of Great Falls, VA, Scott Flaherty (Yvonne) of North Port, FL; sister, Ellen...

Janice Kay Albertson June 18, 1975 – April 24, 2024 Jan was 78 when she passed away on Wednesday April 24th, 2024. She was born June 18th, 1945 to Edward Harvey Forsberg and Lenna Mae (Fisher) Forsberg in Concordia Kansas.  Jan was a wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. She lived in Scandia Kansas for most of her young life. She married her first husband and had two children, Stacy and Curtis. Later divorced and moved to Wichita where she met and...

In Loving Memory of Ollie Blees Ollie Blees, born on August 29th, 1952, peacefully passed away on April 20, 2024, in Wichita, KS. Ollie was a beloved sister, a cherished friend, and a neighbor who brightened the lives of those around her. Ollie’s life was woven with love and laughter, touching the hearts of everyone who crossed paths. As a devoted sister, Ollie shared countless memories with family members. The bond between Ollie and the siblings was unbreakable, a testament to the...

Wanda Faye Haskin, 63, passed away on April 18th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in Valley Center. She was born to Jasper and Delores Haskin on November 14, 1960. Wanda was a kind and loving person who was family oriented. A sister to many brothers, she was very motherly, and in fact was best friends with her own mother. Wanda had four children, Justin, Amanda, Amie and Kelsey. She was a single mother and though she held multiple jobs, Wanda never missed her children's school or...

Jane Ellen Huffman, 64, died April 17, 2024. She was born September 8, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri. Jane was a self-employed cleaner for many years. She loved cooking, sewing, and getting together with friends. She enjoyed riding motorcycles and watching I Love Lucy. Preceding her in death were her parents, Mary Anne and Robert Huffman, and her nephew, Robert Mitchell. Jane is survived by siblings Joy Crews (Don), Tom Huffman (Kathy), and Jill Rust (Tim) ; children Thomas Fredin, and...

Walter Martin Gruenbacher, age 97, passed away April 16, 2024.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Walter was born on June 26, 1926 in Waterloo, Kansas to Oscar and Ludwena (Gerber) Gruenbacher.  On October 19, 1948, he married Patricia Thimmesch at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ost, Kansas.  They celebrated their 75th wedding last year.  Walter was a WWII Veteran, serving in the merchant marines.  He was a lifelong farmer and Knights...

Michael Leroy Thurston, 70, passed away April 15, 2024. He was born March 27, 1954, in Fort Scott, KS, to Mary Ann (Monroe) Thurston and Richard Wesley Thurston. Mike was raised in Fort Scott, KS and graduated from Fort Scott High in 1972. In 1976 he joined the United States Air Force, stationed in Okinawa, Japan. In 1980 he joined the National Guard, stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, KS. He retired from the Air Force after 30 years of service.  Mike’s love for...