About 150 years ago, back in 1874, many groups were leaving Russia to travel to America. One of those was a group of Swiss Mennonite families who were about to start a new life near Moundridge, Kansas and Freeman South Dakota.
Sandra Louise (Kindle) Larson, 80, of rural Marquette, died peacefully at home Wednesday, June 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born December 16, 1942 in Warsaw, MO, Sandra was the second child of James A. Kindle and Leola E. (Bailey) Kindle. Sandy attended school in Warsaw, graduating from Warsaw High School in 1960. Following high school, Sandy worked for E.C. Bishop’s Gun Stock Company in Warsaw for ten years before moving to Kansas City and taking a job at Black, Sivalls, & Bryson, and then Montgomery Wards. It was at a Montgomery Ward’s Christmas party where she met Merlyn (Merle) Larson.
Dale William Mowbray, age 84 of St. Peter, MN, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Benedictine Care Center. A Memorial Service celebrating Dale’s life was held March 24, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Peter. Dale was born March 24, 1938 in McPherson, KS to Martin and Vergie (Johnson) Mowbray. He was a 1956 graduate of McPherson High School. He attended Bethany College for a year and went on to graduate from Emporia State College with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He took a position with Honeywell in Hopkins, MN, where he met Kay Estesen. In 1963 they were married at Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Peter, MN. Shortly after their marriage, Dale accepted a position at Tel-e-lect Manufacturing Co., beginning a 37-year career there. In 1983 the family moved with the company (later renamed Terex Telelect) to Watertown, SD. After retirement in 2001, Dale and Kay moved to St. Peter, MN, where Dale began a life of volunteering. He worked building Habitat for Humanity homes and served on that board. He was a volunteer driver for Nicollet County, the VA and VINE. He did insurance counseling for the MN River Area Agency on Aging, and most recently did school delivery for the Food Backpack Program. One year he was honored as Nicollet County Volunteer of the Year. Over the years Dale enjoyed membership in the Optimist Club, singing in church choirs and the barbershop chorus, swimming, playing tennis, bridge and cribbage. Dale Mowbray is survived by his wife of 59 years, Kay; son Aaron and daughter Elizabeth (Matt) Gandolfo; grandchildren Andrew (Silvia) and Sawyer Mowbray; other relatives and good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.(The family was served by Saint Peter Funeral Home (www. saintpeterfuneralhome.com)
Caroline de Filippis, Community Development Director, Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage3 Museum presented McPherson County Commissioners with museum updates. The museum welcomes 6,000 visitors on average each year, also hosting several events each year.
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Darlene Sullivan, 78, of Hillsboro, Ks, went to her heavenly home on June 17, 2023. She was born in Lincoln County, Kansas at her family’s home on August 26, 1944, to Frederick & Esther Coopple. Darlene grew up in McPherson and lived much of her adult life in Salina. She had numerous jobs throughout her life which took her to several states and many interesting places. A few of her jobs included working on a harvest crew, driving a semi-truck, and cooking for college students. Friends and family loved to hear Darlene recount the wild adventures and situations she found herself in. Darlene is survived by her two sisters; Louise Becker of Moundridge, Ks, and Joyce Prigmore of Phoenix, AZ; her two sons Mark Coopple (Kimberly) of Salina, Ks; Danny Brayton (Robin) of McPherson, KS; and numerous extended family members. Darlene was a friend to many. She had a gift for conversations and loved making those around her laugh. She will be greatly missed by many friends and family members. Private family services to be held. Arrangements are by Affordable Cremations Plus, Wichita, Ks.
The McPherson Convention and Visitors Bureau presented commissioners with the plan for July 4th festivities at Wall Park. The 2023 July 4th Extravaganza at Wall Park begins at 7 p.m.
INMAN, Kansas – There’s a brand new field and a brand new look to the 2023 Inman High School football team, as the Teutons completed their first workouts of the season last week following a camp that was held on a freshly built facility.
Auto accidents frequently need the dispatch of first responders. In order to identify what needs to be done to rescue anyone who could need medical assistance, they must swiftly survey the twisted debris.
Deborah “Deb” D. Anderson, 65, of McPherson, KS, passed away June 12, 2023.