Jennie Lee Hill, 46, loving mother, daughter, sister and aunt, went into eternal life and joined the Lord on September 22, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born February 2, 1975, in Santa Anna, CA, the daughter of Frank and Carolyn (Fischer) Schickel. Jennie was a devoted homemaker. She is survived by: daughters, Jenika Chauhan (Avi), Heavyn Turner, both of Wichita; biological father, Ivy Giessler, step-parents, Danny and Pattie Curtin; parent figures, Dale and Shirley...

Barbara Livingston (McClellan) died Sept. 6, 2021, at the age of 91 in Kansas City, Mo., where she had been in the care of hospice after living for five months with her son and his wife in Leawood, Kansas. She was born on Aug. 20, 1930, in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, the second child to John I. and Bessie Mae McClellan. She spent most of her childhood in Chase and Lyon counties, graduating from Emporia High School in 1948. While attending Emporia State Teachers College, she met Walter L....

Ella Mae Schroer, 99, died September 5, 2021, at Diversicare Council Grove. She was born November 1, 1921, in Bazaar, to Henry C. and Martha Amelia (Wehrenberg) Brecht. Ella Mae was a devoted homemaker and farm wife. She was an active and prominent member of Grace Lutheran Church and was secretary and Sunday School Superintendent. She was a member of Ladies Aid and held offices as president, secretary, treasurer, Christian growth, Mission service and flower fund. She enjoyed sewing and...

Nancy C. Huth, 79, died August 29, 2021, at Diversicare of Council Grove. She was born June 15, 1942, in Titusville, PA, to George and Bernice (Sanford) Gwyn. Nancy graduated from Oil City High School, Pennsylvania, in 1960 and from Emporia State Teacher’s College in 1964 with a bachelor’s degree in business. Nancy taught one year at Hartford High School before moving to Hastings, NE. She became the first Dean of Women business teacher until 1976. Nancy was the first ever female...

Gary D. Bruch, 80, passed away on August 23, 2021 at Newman Regional Health. Born on May 8, 1941 to Merle and Marie (Duncan) Bruch, Gary lived on his farm in Strong City with his wife of 43 years, Brenda (Miller) Filinger. Gary is survived by his children Danny Bruch and wife Kari of Emporia; Wendy Bruch and partner Eddie Williams of Kansas City, MO; Debbie Rogers and husband Derek of Lawrence; Jeff Filinger and wife JoAnn of Cuba, KS; Lisa Eidman and husband Steve of Cottonwood Falls, and...

Dwayne D. Schrag, 82, died August 18, 2021, at Regent Park Assisted Living and Memory Care in Wichita. He was born October 28, 1938, in McPherson to Richard and Lizzie (Krehbiel) Schrag. Dwayne received a Bachelor of Arts from Bethel College, library specialist degree from University of Denver and a Master of Library Science from Emporia State Teachers' College. After graduating from Bethel, Dwayne spent three years in Nepal doing service work with Mennonite Central...

Eric Melvin Priest, 73, of Emporia, died July 28, 2021. He was born May 29, 1948, in Spearville, Kansas.   He was the third of eight children born to Melvin Priest and Maryan Havas Priest.  He married Glenda Barrett on June 14, 1970, in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. Eric attended Emporia State University (then Kansas State Teachers College), earning both bachelor's and master's degrees.  He held several offices in Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and served as Student...

Dorothy Grace Giger, 97, died July 26, 2021, at her home in rural Elmdale. She was born December 20, 1923, in Milnor, ND, to Newton W. and Lola Mae (Harvey) Willey. Dorothy graduated Milnor High School. She was a devoted wife and exemplary mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Dorothy was a member of Elmdale United Methodist Church, UMC Women, and study club. She was a talented quilter and seamstress. Dorothy loved gardening and bird watching. On August 24, 1947, she married Edwin G....

Brady Christopher Stout, 51, died July 24, 2021 (National Day of the Cowboy), at his home in rural Chase County. As a man of faith, he is now resting in peace with Jesus after a hard fought, three-year battle with cancer. He was born September 11, 1969, in Wichita, to Joe and Mary Lea (Holmquist) Stout. Brady graduated from Emporia High School in 1988 and Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and Industry. While at K-State, Brady enjoyed his time as a...

Reva Colleen Powell, 91, of Hemet, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 in Hemet, California. Reva was born in Hutchinson, Kansas and lived in Riverside County for about 55 years. Reva was employed by the Moreno Valley Unified School district for 20 years. Reva is survived by: her sons, Randy Powell of Hemet, Kevin Powell of Joshua Tree, and Tim Powell of Poway; sisters, Evelyn Keith and Phyllis Templeton; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at...