Erma Alberta (Stithem) Graham-Sander passed away at the age of 82 on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Logan Manor Community Services assisted living facility.

She was born on February 15, 1943, to Albert C. “Bud” and Frances L. (Knouf) Stithem in Hays. Raised in Zurich, she attended Zurich Grade School and graduated from Palco High School in 1961. She then attended Fort Hays State University where she met her husband Mitchell S. “Mick” Graham Sr. They were married on July 25, 1964, in Hays, KS.

This week was exceptionally busy on the Senate floor, as we passed numerous bills addressing a broad array of topics significant to Kansas. Next week, the legislature will finalize the budget process and approve the remaining legislation, including bills emerging from conference committees, where House and Senate differences are reconciled. Following this, the legislature will recess for approximately 12 days before reconvening for a brief veto session on April 10th.

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Michelle “Missy” Marie Bedore, 50, of Stockton, Kansas, passed away on March 19, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. 

She was born on June 19, 1974, to Mike Hollern and Pam Axelson in Plainville, Kansas. Throughout her life, she was a loving mother, wife, nana, daughter, sister, and friend, leaving a profound mark on everyone who knew her.