Thomas “Richard” Yohon, 80, passed away on January 21, 2025, at his home in Stockton.

He was born on September 21, 1944, to Lawrence G. and Margaret (Reedy) Yohon in Iola, Kansas. He married Linda L. Butcher on November 1, 1968, in Iola. They were blessed with four children: Joseph, Debra, Kristen, and Jarrett.

Sonja M. Ruder, formerly of Plainville, passed away on January 20, 2025, at the Via Christi Village in Hays at the age of 84.

She was born in a car on January 6, 1941, in Stockton, Kansas, to Donald and Marion Florene (Hindman) Grieve. Though her parents initially believed she had passed away, she was placed in a shoe box, proving from the very beginning to be a true survivor. 

She was married to Gerald “Jerry” Ruder in Plainville on December 28, 1960. He preceded her in death on September 11, 2020.

George Warren Riffel, 63, passed away on January 17, 2025, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

He was born on October 25, 1961, in Plainville, Kansas, the son of Warren and Darlene (Naiman) Riffel.

George was a stockman and oil pumper. He was a member of the Cattleman’s Association and NRA. He loved guns, his cattle herd, shooting trap, fishing, riding motorcycles, his dogs, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He married Jeanette Johnston on November 25, 2014, in Las Vegas, Nevada.  

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Carolyn passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness. 

Carolyn was born into a large family in Kansas and moved to Tucson from Nebraska with her husband and two children in 1973, settling into what is now Oro Valley. 

She is survived by her daughter Jauna (Kevin); grandchildren Tara (Stephen), Larry (Amber), C.J., and Haven; great-grandchildren Keaton, Ryder, Darin, Kiera, David, and Ryan; siblings Madge Mock, Alan Stalnaker (Sue), and Dianne Conway; and many nieces and nephews. 

Bradyn Lee McDowell, of Plainville, passed away on January 12, 2025, in Plainville at the age of 17.

He was born on January 15, 2007, in Hays, Kansas, to Bryce McDowell and Tory (Fisher) Benedick.

Zachary “Zack” Martin Moos, 35, passed away on January 14, 2025, in Plainville, Kansas.

He was born on February 28, 1989, in Hays, Kansas, to Brian and Lisa (Pywell) Moos.

Zack graduated from Plainville High School in 2007 and continued his education at NCKTC in Beloit, completing the plumbing, heating, and air conditioning program.

Charles William “Chuck” Dick, 49, of Zurich, passed away on January 14, 2025, at his home.

He was born on February 19, 1975, to Dennis and Peggy (Gibson) Dick in Smith Center. He married Stephanie Stephenson on April 19, 2004.

Chuck graduated from Smith Center High School in 1992 and spent his entire life working in the oil field. He was a man who would do anything for the people he loved, and his affection was always accompanied by teasing and jokes. Beneath his playful demeanor was a heart so full of love.