Obituaries

James Willis Feil, 67, of Russell, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer with his loving family by his side. He was born July 4, 1955, in Stockton, Kansas. He was the son of Willis Leo and Georgia Marie (Mai) Feil.

Margaret Ann Allen, age 66, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at Manna House of Prayer, Concordia, Kansas, where she had requested to spend her last days in hospice with the Sisters of St. Joseph. She was born September 2, 1956, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Gladys M. Phillips and Thomas C.

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.

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.

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.

Jessie E. Salley Jr., age 80, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.

Betty Lee Marshall, 94, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Wichita. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Graveside Service will be at 1:00 pm, Monday, March 27, 2023, at the City of Stockton Cemetery, Stockton.

Mason Zackary Givens, age 17, of Colby, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. He was born August 23, 2005, in Colby.

LaDonna Rae Schnuerle, of Stockton, passed away on March 20, 2023, at the Rooks County Hospital at the age of 89. She was born on September 13, 1933, to Ray and Gertrude (Wildrex) Ives in Stockton, Kansas. She married Wayne Schnuerle on October 31, 1953, in Stockton.