Obituaries

Virgil D. “Dean” Malm

Virgil D. “Dean” Malm, 96, of Lindsborg passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, surrounded by family at his home. Virgil was born July 31,1926 in McPherson County, to the late Harold A. and the late Beulah (Cooper) Malm. He married Shirley Harper on August 18, 1957 in Hutchinson, KS. Dean served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a supervisor at CertainTeed and was also a farmer. He is survived by his wife: Shirley (Harper) Malm; sons: Kevin Malm (Rene) of McPherson, KS and Harper Malm (Kathy) of Lindsborg, KS; sisters: Joan Gillberg and Mary Lou Janzen; brother: Charles Malm; as well as 6 grandchildren, numerous greatgrandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and extended family members. Dean is preceded in death by his parents and his infant daughter: Jae Lea Malm. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 17 from 5-7PM at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS. The funeral will be held 10:30 am on Wednesday, January 18 at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS with Pastor Chris Deines officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Legion Post #140. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick- Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456. For more information or to leave condolences online please visit www.crick-christiansfuneralhome.com.

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Stanley John Vogel

Stanley John Vogel, 86, of Eagan, Minn., and formerly of McPherson, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. He was born in Stuttgart, Kan., went to Phillipsburg High School and graduated from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. He was married to Solveig Lund on Aug. 4, 1963. Stan was a deeply devoted husband, father, grandfather and son. He spent much of his professional life helping those less fortunate and in need, from disadvantaged children to disabled adults. He was an exceptional tennis player his entire life, playing in high school, college and even in the Kansas Senior Olympics.

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Mark Dale Reese

Mark Dale Reese, 59, of McPherson, KS, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Arrangements are with Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson.

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Ila Smith

Ila Smith, age 89, from Lincoln, KS, passed away on December 28, 2022. Ila was the Co-Owner and President of Smith Oil and Gas, McPherson, KS. Ila was a Gold Star Mother. Ila is survived by her loving, devoted husband of 61 years, Robert (Bob) Smith. Ila was a wonderful mother to four children: Lannie Ray, Greg (Della), Lori Goss, and Kelly (Rob). She was an amazing grandma to seven grandchildren: Ryan Smith, Victoria Surface, Brittany Goss, Rhianna (Smith) Reed, Meghan Smith, Devon Rawlings and Erica Rawlings; as well as two great grandchildren. No services will be held. The family (Bob and his children) will celebrate Ila privately. In lieu of flowers, if you are wanting to donate in memory of Ila, you can send donations to the VFW Auxiliary (of which she was a devoted member), PO Box 123, Lincoln, KS.

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