Dennis Karl Tholstrup, 81, passed away at his home May 26th 2023 at the age of 81. Dennis was born April 28th, 1942 at his parent’s farm Southwest of Concordia in Arion Township, Cloud county Kansas. Dennis attended country school and graduated from Concordia high school class of 1960. He married Cynthia Ann (Hanson) Tholstrup September 26th, 1959. They were married 57 years and 11 months. Born to this marriage were four daughters; Marie Tholstrup of Salina Ks, Marsha Strang of...

Phyllis Geneva Koster, age 89, Concordia, KS resident, passed away April 28, 2023 at Sunset Home, Concordia, KS. She was born in Concordia, KS on May 31, 1933 to Charles and Evalyn (Earley) Strait. She was one of 14 children and spoke little of her childhood. Although so many details of her early life were kept private, she had an unfettered love of her brothers and sisters that lasted throughout her days. Her love of family was a continual backdrop of her life, and she dedicated all she was...

Harold James Topliff, 76, of rural Jewell, KS, passed away on April 16, 2023 at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas.  Harold was born on September 16, 1946, the only child of John Elwyn and Ruby Maxine (Haggart) in rural Jewell County, Kansas. He was raised on the family farm in the Browns Creek Township. From a young age, Harold found great joy and interest in farm life. Taking his skills from the farm, Harold attended Jewell Rural High School and excelled...

Merlyn R. Menhusen, age 80, Jewell KS resident, passed away March 30, 2023 at Hilltop Lodge, Beloit, KS. He was born November 8, 1942 at Beloit, KS to Bernard and Mildred (Hitz) Menhusen. Merlyn enjoyed antiques, and rust. Merlyn was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Merlyn is survived by two sons; Darryn Menhusen of Mankato, KS and Justin Menhusen of Jewell, KS. Celebration of Life will be Thursday May 25, 2023 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm at Kleppinger Funeral Home, Jewell,...

Frank Arlan Folsom, age 73, Jewell, KS resident, passed away Friday March 24, 2023 at his home in Jewell, KS. Kleppinger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  

Tanya Patricia Allison Shepherd, 70, of Salina, KS passed away March 23, 2023 with her family surrounding her in Salina, KS. She was born March 17, 1953 in Sacramento, CA. Tanya loved to spend time with family, video chatting, drinking coffee, and writing poems. Her survivors include four Daughters; Pam (Richard) Nault of Concordia, KS, Samantha Shepherd of Grand Junction, CO, Christin Shepherd of Salina, KS, Mahala Shepherd of Salina, KS. She is also survived by sons Clint (Val) Shepherd,...

Robert Gene Gould, age 69, of Concordia, KS passed away Friday March 17, 2023 at his home in Concordia, KS. He was born June 5, 1953, at Concordia, KS, son of Jack D. and Phyllis Gile Gould. In 1971 he graduated from Concordia High School. He then went to work in the family business; Gould’s Implement, with his father and grandfather. After his father retired, he went to work at Wilson’s Furniture, Concordia Furniture, and then Sherwin Williams until his retirement. Robert loved...

Francis Dale Willmeth, age 80, Jewell, KS resident, passed away on March 14, 2023 at the Jewell County Hospital, Mankato, KS. He was born on August 1, 1942 to Phyllis and Francis Willmeth. Francis went by Dale. He graduated from Smith Center High School and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Dale enjoyed many hobbies during his life including singing barbershop, collecting and selling baseball cards and coins, raising quail and ducks, and gardening. He was very generous with the...

Lowell Clayton Stukey Sr December 28, 1935 - January 14, 2023 Concordia , Kansas - Lowell Clayton Stukey, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on January 14th, 2023 at Sunset Nursing Facility in Concordia, KS. Lowell was born on December 28, 1935 to Leonard and Irene Stukey in Wichita, KS. He worked in industrial engineering at Boeing Aircraft, and Learjet. After he retired, he performed construction renovations for local homes & he was a bus driver for Village...

Merelyn “Mac” McCracken passed peacefully on Tuesday, January 3rd in Wichita, KS at the age of 84.  He was one of ten children born to ILO and Emma McCracken in Jewell, KS on February 13th, 1938.  The McCracken family settled northern KS as pioneers in 1870. Mac, an Army veteran, traveled the world settling in the Midwest where he excelled in professions such as truck driving, and construction work. His true passion was being a long-haul truck...