Shirley Ann Wenner, age 74, passed away March 24, 2023, at Pleasant Hills Assisted Living in Hutchinson.

She was born July 1, 1948, in Caldwell, to Everett and Dora Lacey.

Shirley graduated from Caldwell High School in 1966 and attended Salt City Business College. She worked as an administrative assistant for USD 308 for 29 years. Shirley enjoyed cooking and baking, as well as crocheting. More than anything, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Shirley was also a member of CrossPoint Church.

JoAnn Phillips, age 86, passed away on March 24, 2023, at  Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney.

She was born on September 11, 1936, in Gridley, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence Cokeley Sr. and Hazel (Povenmire) Cokeley. 

At age eight, she moved with her family to Palco, Kansas, where she attended Palco schools from 2nd grade through high school.

Ruth Laverne (Taylor) Starkey, of Russell, Kansas, passed away March 19, 2023, at her home in Hutchinson, surrounded by family.

She was born June 6, 1930, in Plainville, Kansas, to Ellery and Esther Grace (Blauer) Taylor.

Rita Elizabeth (Hogan) Malin of Lawrence, Kansas, and former Plainville, Kansas resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 1, 2023, at Bridge Haven in Lawrence, Kansas.

Rita was born to Bill and Rita (Lindley) Hogan of Natoma, Kansas, on August 9, 1933. She grew up in Natoma and graduated from Natoma High School.

On August 22, 1951, she married Joseph Malin, the love of her life, and together they raised a family of nine children on their farm south of Plainville, Kansas. She spent her last few years near family in Lawrence, Kansas.