Peggy Joyce (Vielguth) Wise, 77, of Stockton, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville.

She was born on August 11, 1948, in Stockton to Junior Lee and Viola Arleta (Richardson) Vielguth.

Peggy grew up in Stockton and graduated from Stockton High School in 1966. On August 11 of that same year, she was united in marriage to Benney Lee Wise. Together, they built a life rooted in the community they both loved and were blessed with three children: James, Brian, and Jennifer.

Thomas James Hodges, 76, of St. John, Kansas, passed away surrounded by family on January 12, 2026.

Darlene Kay (Desair) Marcotte, of Plainville, passed away on January 19, 2026, at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, Kansas, at the age of 78.

She was born on September 21, 1947, to Adelore and Fern (Bush) Desair on the family farm in rural Graham County, Kansas. She grew up in Palco, Kansas, and graduated from Palco High School in 1965. She completed one year of college in Omaha and spent much of her life working as a waitress and homemaker. She also ran the DK Diner in Plainville.