Santiago A. Carrillo, 71, passed away July 8, 2021, at his home in rural Chase County. He was born July 25, 1949, in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Miguel Carrillo-Valenzuela and Enriqueta (Flores) Carrillo. Santiago retired from BNSF where he worked for 36 years as a machine operator. Santiago was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed customizing old model Ford trucks as a hobby. Santiago is survived by: his companion of almost 32 years, Sandra Van Buren of the home; son, James Van...

Roberta Sue Salem, 72, died July 5, 2021, at Aldersgate Village, Topeka. She was born November 25, 1948, in Strong City, to Robert J. and Lilliefred (Youkey) Hansen. Sue graduated from Chase County High School, received her Bachelor’s degree from Baker University, Master’s degree from Iowa State University, and Doctorate’s degree from Kansas State University. Sue was a chemistry professor at Washburn University. She enjoyed needlework and sharing her work with her friends...

Edward Louis Ybarra was born in Cottonwood Falls, on December 21, 1946. He was the youngest of ten children. His parents were Nasario and Juana Ybarra. Ed and his family attended Saint Anthony of Padua’s Catholic Church in Strong City. It was there that Ed had his First Holy Communion on April 3, 1958, and Ed served as an Altar Boy for many years. Ed was educated in Kansas and graduated from Chase County High School in 1966. After high school he enlisted in the United States Navy. He...

MaryAnn McCallum, 88, died June 14, 2021, at her home in Strong City. She was born February 19, 1933, in Wichita to Henry and Leonie Lalouette Waner. MaryAnn graduated from Florence High School and attended Kansas Newman. MaryAnn had an unwavering faith and was a devoted member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. She was active in the Altar Society, was one of the first female Eucharistic Ministers in Kansas, and prepared the Altar weekly for many years. MaryAnn was also a member of Rainbow...

John Francis Lang III was born November 1, 1956, in Manhattan, NY, to John and “Jay” Lang. John was a Navy veteran who proudly served his country on the USS Nathan Hale. He retired as a PM Inspector for BNSF Railroad. John spent his days loving his family, fishing, gardening and saying, “every day is a Saturday!” John died on June 7, 2021, in Wonsevu, KS. John is survived by: wife, Denise; children, Jessica Maddox and husband Dusty, John F. Lang IV, Jaimie Lang;...

James “Jim” Vernon Cahoone, 87, died June 5, 2021, at his home in rural Cottonwood Falls. Jim was born April 7, 1934, in the upstairs of the home his parents were living in in rural Strong City. After his time in the service was over, Jim purchased the family home and surrounding farm. Jim served in the United States Army from 1955-1958. His basic training was at Fort Riley, received his mechanic training in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, and then was stationed in Aschaffenburg, Germany...

Kenneth Henry Stahl, 89, died May 3, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. He was born March 6, 1932, in Newton, KS, to Henry and Anna Marie Farber Stahl. Kenny was a life-long farmer and rancher. His hobbies were farming and ranch related and included running cattle and going to cattle sales. He loved being a cowboy and helping others with ranching needs. When he was older, he loved parking at the edge of the field to watch others work. Kenny was a member of Flint Hills Community...

Betty June Wilson Fankhauser, long-time Chase County resident, died in Emporia, Kansas Monday, May 3rd three days from her 89th birthday. Betty was born May 6, 1932 at Enid, Oklahoma, the daughter of Archie and Hilda Rank Wilson.  She graduated from Nash High School in 1950 and Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, Oklahoma in 1954. She did post graduate work at Emporia State Teachers College, now Emporia State University. The 1954/55 school year she taught Home Economics at Gridley,...

Harry M. Schwilling died peacefully on April 14, 2021. Harry M. Schwilling, the son of Joseph and Esther Twining Schwilling, born on February 1, 1932, in Clements, Kansas.  He attended schools in Chase County and graduated from Chase County High School in 1949. He married his high school sweetheart Dee Ellen Cox, daughter of Harvey L. Cox and Ila Pearl Mead- Cox, on January 21, 1951. They lived in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. Harry joined the Air Force in January 1952 and was stationed at...

Ralph W. Soyez, 71, died April 5, 2021, at KU Medical Center. He was born December 19, 1949, in Marion, to Emile and Irene (Regier) Soyez. Ralph graduated from Matfield Green High School and attended Emporia State University. Ralph was owner of the Cowboy Palace, Desperados and Wagon Wheel. He was an avid golfer and had a passion for restoring pool tables. On January 18, 1969, he married Susan C. Swift in El Dorado. They shared 52 years of marriage. Ralph is survived by: wife, Susan of...