All Obituaries

Ethel Francis Ringwald, age 98, passed away at Ellinwood District Hospital on July 18, 2021. She was born on September 25, 1922 in Ellinwood, KS to parents David F. and Francis (Sprinker) Hammeke. Ethel grew up on a farm near Ellinwood later graduating from Ellinwood High school in 1940. She married Wessel Ringwald on February 18, 1946 in Ellinwood, KS. They lived and farmed near Bushton for 35 years before moving to Ellinwood in 1980. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic...

 Ellinwood, KS  Mildred A. (Sherwood) Carpenter, 97, passed away July 10, 2021 at Ellinwood District Hospital. She was born in Izard Co., Arkansas to parents Charles & Laura Sherwood. Mildred graduated high school in Calico Rock, Arkansas and married James Herbert Carpenter in August 1943 in Calico Rock, Arkansas before moving to Ellinwood, Kansas where she made her home for over 70 years. She attended Barton County Community College and worked as a CNA. Mildred was a member of...

Edmond, OK Steven Lee Honomichl, 64, passed away in Edmond, OK on July 6th, 2021. Born in Hays, KS on Oct. 26, 1956 he was the son of Adolph Jo & Darlene Bertha Honomichl. He earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Cleveland Chiropractic College.  Steven married Anzhelina Ivanovna Shyruyova in Dec 2007. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include children, Steven Paul Honomichl, Tulsa, OK, Adam Lee Honomichl (Kandy), Edmond, OK, Stefanie Narey, Doniphan, MO, Tiffany...

Violet June Widener Kasselman, 98, of Ellinwood, KS, went to be with her Lord and Savior, peacefully, surrounded by her family May 30, 2021.  Violet married Lt. Jg. Leonard Earl Kasselman, of the Navy Air Corp, on November 18, 1945, in Ellinwood, Kansas.  Leonard preceded her in death October 10, 2005. She was born May 30, 1923 in Stafford County, KS, to Harry Widener and Esther Marchand Widener Mabry. She was one of six children blessed to this union.  She graduated from...

Rosie Marie Bowman, age 87, passed away on May 25, 2021 in Ellinwood, Kansas. Rosie was born December 14, 1933 in Eads, Colorado. She was the daughter of Willie Henry and Zelda Augusta (Ernsdorf) Mays. Rosie married Donald Lee Bowman on November 18, 1950. They raised their family on a small farm acreage in White City, Kansas. Rosie was dedicated at providing for her family, raising large gardens and working outside the home at Ft. Riley and in other various positions. In addition, she was...

Ellinwood, KS  Helen B. (Burhenn) Habiger, 97, passed away on May 12, 2021 at Ellinwood District Hospital in Ellinwood, KS. Born in rural Stafford Co. on Dec. 26th, 1923 she was the daughter of John & Thena (Smith) Burhenn. She graduated from Stafford High School in 1942. Helen married Victor J. Habiger on Feb. 14, 1944 at St. Peter & Paul Church north of Ellinwood. He passed away on Jan. 4, 1997. Helen was a loving mother, farm wife and homemaker. She loved Christmas time with...

Ellinwood, KS  Larry Kent Panning, 89, passed away at Ellinwood District Hospital on May 9th, 2021. Larry was born to parents Alfred George & Elsie (Bortz) Panning on Oct. 15, 1931 who is the 3rd generation in Ellinwood. Larry's parents taught him to work hard and have unconditional love for his family and community. Learning by example from grandparents who donated the land for the St. John Lutheran Church, Larry was an entrepreneur, farmer, and leader in the community,...

Ellinwood, KS Dennis “DC” Cannon Sr., 67, passed away in Ellinwood, KS on Apr. 12, 2021. He was born on Sept. 2nd, 1954 to parents Manford & Ruth (Borne) Cannon. He was an Ellinwood area resident formerly of Hoisington and Great Bend. DC owned and managed Dc’s Auto Repair in Great Bend for over 20 years before moving to Ellinwood where he continuing working as a mechanic. He also worked for the local railroad company. Survivors include sons, Manford Cannon, Richard...

Norman Johanning, 73, passed away at Senior Place Country Living in Ellinwood, KS on Mar. 11, 2021. Born on Apr. 29, 1947 in Great Bend, KS he was the son of George & Eleanor (Zecha) Johanning. Norman attended Sts. Peter & Paul grade school and later Ellinwood High School graduating in 1965. Norman was a lifetime Ellinwood resident where he worked as a farmer and rancher. He also worked 25 + years for Schremmer Auctions and loved antiques and auction hunting. Norman was a...

Darrell L. Shultz, 83, passed away on Mar. 7th, 2021 in Ellinwood, KS surrounded by loved ones. Born on Apr. 12, 1937 in Hutchinson, KS he was the son of Harry M. and Electa L. (Strawn) Shultz. Darrell grew up in Nickerson, KS moving to Raymond, KS in 1956. He married Juanita “Bobbi” Messick on Mar. 17, 1957 in Raymond, KS. Darrell worked in the oil field as a contract pumper and well operator for S & S Oil and was a longtime member of the Raymond City Council and...