James Thomas Zorn, Sr. was born on October 17, 1936 in Olpe, KS; the son of Otto and Inez (Denner) Zorn. He was a semi-truck driver for Emporia Soy Bean Mill. On September 15, 1957, Jim was united in marriage to Thelma “Jean” How. Together, Jim and Jean would square dance the night away. Upon his retirement, he took interest in farming. Jim’s greatest joy in life was his family which includes his daughters, Durinda (Bob) Schiltz of Garden City, Patricia Rush of Aurora, CO and Diana...

Martha Faye (Sanderson) Walters, 76, of Cassoday, Kansas, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023. Martha Faye was born in Wichita, Kansas on February 11, 1947, to the late Mary Lucille (Osborn) and Earl Jefferson Sanderson. She attended Dodge Elementary, Mayberry Junior High and graduated from West High School in Wichita. Faye also attended Butler County Community Junior College where she was a member of the Pep Club and was on the Drill Team. She graduated with an Associate of Art...

Shirley Marie Moore, 83, formerly of El Dorado, passed away on September 15th, 2023. Shirley was born to Charles and Viola (Houser) Wheeler on April 2nd, 1940, in Virgil, Kansas. She graduated from El Dorado High School with the class of 1958. Shirley then went on to get her cosmetology license from Vernon’s Cosmetology School in Wichita, Kansas. Shortly after, she married the love of her life, Gerald Moore on August 8th, 1958, in Yates Center, Kansas. Together they had two children....

Sherry Kay Kerschner was born on January 24, 1956 in Bossier City, Louisiana; the daughter of John and Betty (Martin) Fannin. She was a graduate from Topeka High School. She was united in marriage to Ralph Kerschner in Topeka, Kansas. Sherry was an avid gardener and was proud of her vegetable garden. She also loved to craft and paint. Her greatest joy in life was her family which includes her son, Eric (Amy) Kerschner; daughter, Amber (David Sailer) Kerschner; stepdaughter, Donna Kerschner...

Terrill Dee LaClef, 77 of El Dorado Kansas, passed away on September 12th, 2023. Terrill was born to Dallas and Paulene (Ekstrom) LaClef on November 29th 1945, in Belleville, Kansas. He graduated from Concordia High School and then went on to further his education at Fort Hays State University. He was united in marriage to Lynda on September 3, 1964 in Belleville, Kansas. Together they had 3 children and many years of dedicated marriage on their ranch. Terrill wore many hats as a Husband,...

David Lynn Chastain was born on July 29, 1949 in El Dorado, KS; the son of Irven A. and Juanita V. (Park) Chastain. He was a registered nurse and worked for several nursing homes in El Dorado. David loved to garage sale. He is survived by his brother, Bert (Marliene) Chastain; nephew and caregiver, Bobby Chastain, Jr.; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; brother in law, Howard Daley and sister in law, Becky Chastain. David passed away on September 11, 2023. He is...

Irvin “Mac” Lee McDowell was born on July 25, 1934 in Cherryvale, Kansas; the son of James Irvin McDowell and Naomie Kemp. He was a graduate from Coffeyville High School. Mac faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force. On September 2, 1953, Mac was united in marriage to Beulah Failor in Cheyenne, Wyoming; together they shared 70 wonderful years together. He was an operator at the refinery in El Dorado for many years and when he wasn’t working he was an avid fisherman....

On September 6, 2023, Jean Ann (Hager) Fry, beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, and Grandmother, passed away in El Dorado, KS. She was 71 years of age. Jean was born to Eunice and Richard Hager in Herington, KS. She graduated from Herington High School in 1969 and Kansas State Teachers College (ESU) in 1973 and 1978. She went on to teach and counsel children in public schools in Kansas City, Emporia and finally, El Dorado for 27 years. Jean and her husband Jim were married in 1974 and...

Ellis’life began on June 30, 1937 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; the son of Ernest and Kathrynne (Heffron) Riddle. Ellis was a true patriot, serving in the United States Navy as a Lithographer and then in the United States Navy Reserves. He owned and operated his own business, Towanda Publishing Company for many years. He was united in marriage to Glenda Morgan in 1958 and then later to Sharon Otte. Ellis enjoyed working hard, golfing, fishing, traveling in his R.V. to Lake Havasu in...

Bobbie Jo’s life began on April 27, 1932 in Collingsworth County, Texas; the daughter of Homer and Laura (Tow) Duckworth. She was a 1950 graduate of the Quail High School. Bobbie Jo was united in marriage to Billy Joe Seale in 1950 in Collingsworth County, Texas. Bobbie Jo loved the Lord and was a long standing member of the First Baptist Church of Wellington, Texas. She loved tending to her family and being a mother. Her loving family includes her daughter, Vickie (Tim) Rogers of Burns,...