Obituaries

Sammy D. Green, 77, of Woodston, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Sammy's warm spirit and generous heart will be deeply missed by all who knew him.He was born March 14, 1947, to Sam and Exerv Green.

Diana Fae (Smith) Simoneau of Plainville passed away on October 21, 2024. She was born in Colorado on February 2, 1948, to Erman and Elizabeth (Staab) Smith. She married Jerome Simoneau, and they had two sons, Rick and Justin Simoneau.Diana was known for her strong work ethic.

Lester Louis Burton, a devoted family man and outdoors enthusiast, passed away on October 23, 2024, at the age of 84.He was born on September 19, 1940. Lester and Verlee Brin celebrated an incredible 65 years of marriage, having wed on September 19, 1959.

Paul Leroy Lowry, age 94, passed away on October 25, 2024, at his home in Palco.He was born on December 14, 1929, in Webster to Roy and Goldie (Bray) Lowry. He married Ann Post on February 23, 1951, in Logan. They were blessed with seven children: Don, Pat, Kristie, John, Ginger, Angela, and Carol.

Delmer Henry Thibault, a former Hutchinson resident, passed away on October 19, 2024, at Locust Grove Village in Lacrosse, at the age of 89.He was born July 15, 1935, in Graham County, Kansas, to Leo and Lola (Benoit) Thibault, the oldest of twelve siblings.

LeRock (LeRoch) Joseph Brin, 91, of Salina, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Living Home.He was born October 13, 1933, in Damar, Kansas, the son of Adrian and Emma (Lanoue) Brin.LeRock graduated from Damar High School in 1952.

Kori Bigge, 49, Stockton, was born August 2, 1975, in  Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Tim and Marlyn Karstetter.

Peter George “Petra” Mohlmann, of Stockton, passed away on October 8, 2024, at Redbud Village in Plainville at the age of 71. He was born on May 5, 1953, in Hutchinson. Petra grew up in Hutchinson, Augusta, and Wichita, Kansas, and graduated from Augusta High School in 1971.

Ada (Sally) Louise Strutt, of Hays, and formerly of Stockton, passed away with family at her side on October 18, 2024, at Hays Medical Center, at the age of 83. She was born on August 29, 1941, in Charles City, Iowa. Her parents, Orville and Maxine (Gilles) Kenworthy, raised her mostly in Stockton.