All Obituaries

Ellinwood, KS  Dennis William Lebbin  (81) Dennis was born to Clarence & Lucile (Richardson) Lebbin on May 26, 1942 in Great Bend, Kansas. He passed away April 19, 2024. He graduated from Ellinwood HS in 1960. Dennis proudly served in the Army from 1962-1965. He worked as Office Manager in the 3rd INF HG to AG in Wurzburg, Germany and was Office Manager in the 7th Army HG to the Assistant AG in Stuttgart, Germany. Dennis then graduated in 1967 from KSTC in Data Processing and...

John “Lyle” Manning, 89, passed away on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, in Wichita, KS. He was born on August 11th, 1934, in Stockton, MO, to Elias and Inez Manning. Lyle married beloved Goldie Faye (Hamby) Manning on December 13th, 1956, in Bolivar, MO, soon after moving to Ellinwood, KS, where they raised a family and enjoyed nearly 63 years of happy marriage. Lyle saw the world as a young man while serving in the US Air Force starting in 1953, including memorable deployments in...

John M. Isern, 73, passed away at his home in Ellinwood surrounded by loved ones. Born on January 29th, 1951 in Hutchinson, KS he was the son of Martin L.J. & Florene (Schmitt) Isern. John was a lifetime Ellinwood resident graduating from High School in 1969. He later graduated from Kansas State University in 1976 where he received his Bachelor’s degree. John later married Jacque Kukula on April 25, 1981 at St. John Lutheran Church in Ellinwood. John worked at H & H Groceries...

Nancy E. Claudio, 75, passed away at Sterling Village in Sterling, KS on March 12th, 2024. Cremation will take place. Memorials are suggested towards funeral expenses in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526. 

Ellinwood, KS Lonnie R. Duvall, 64, passed away March 8th, 2024 in Ellinwood, KS. Born on July 7th, 1959 in Attica, KS he was the son of Bob and LaRay (Wilson) Duvall. Lonnie graduated from South Barber HS in 1978 and went from the farm to the United States Army where he served for 7 years attaining the rank of Sergeant. He was part of the 2nd Armored Division where he was a crewman for the M1 Abrams tank. Lonnie married Adele Rose Havens in Svendborg, Denmark on May 21, 1982 she survives...

Homer Franklin Reiser, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on February 2, 2024, leaving a treasured memory of love, service, and support for his family and friends. Homer lived a full long life of 101 years. He was born on the family farm 7 mi southwest of Ellinwood, KS. His parents were William and Josephine (Graf) Reiser. He was the 2nd born of 5 siblings; Junior, Howard, Norman, Elvin, and Hazel. He grew up on the family farm and attended a one room country school. He...

Donna Mae (Brack) Schadel, 90, was born Sept. 27, 1933. She departed this life on Feb. 3, 2024. She graduated from Alexander HS in 1951 where she met her life long love. She attended Salina Business College and completed the 4 year Bible study at Menninger, Topeka. She married Dale Schadel Nov. 18, 1953 at Alexander Lutheran Church. Dale passed away Sept. 2, 2022. They had 3 children; Dalonna Chavez and husband Hank who passed away 10/13/23, Joplin MO, Stanley Schadel who passed away 2/1/21...

Anthony (Tony) J. Sitts, 56, died peacefully at home on January 25, 2024, in Ellinwood, Kansas.  Tony was born on September 17, 1967 to Dick and Jan Sitts of Sedona, Arizona. He graduated from Gunnison High School, Gunnison Colorado, in 1985 and later that year entered the US Coast Guard where he served for four years in Tactical Law Enforcement. He was honorably discharged and served an additional four-year term as a member...

Eric M. Tyson, 69 of Ellinwood, KS logged his last mile on Monday, January 8, 2024 peacefully at Kansas Heart Hospital. He was born on January 7, 1955 to Dr. Samuel and Mary Lou Tyson. Eric graduated from Ellinwood High School Class of 1973.  Eric married Bonita “Bonnie” Tomberlin on November 26, 1977 in Ellinwood, KS at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Eric and Bonnie lived in Otis, KS for 19 years before moving back to Ellinwood. Before starting his truck driving career he had...

Ellinwood, KS Janene Laurie (Skelton) Soeken, 68, passed away at University of Kansas Hospital in Great Bend, KS on January 15th, 2024. Born in Larned, KS on January 13th, 1956 she was the daughter of Charles Harlan & Mary Alice (Hole) Skelton. A Larned HS graduate and resident until 1981 she moved to Ellinwood and married Steve Soeken on October 17, 1981 at St. John Lutheran Church in Ellinwood.  Memberships include St. John Lutheran Church, Altar Guild, and Lutheran Women's...