Obituaries

Emma Jean (Mead) Eck, 87, Office Administrator for the London, Ontario Board of Education, died September 15, 2022.

Eldo Pete Kroeker was born September 9, 1929 to parents Pete and Sara Kroeker in McPherson, KS and
was sibling to Ernest, Ella, Amanda and John. He lived in Inman, Kansas all his childhood days. One of
Eldo’s favorite memories was walking home along the Rock-Island railroad throwing rocks.

Michael was born in McPherson, Kansas on August 20, 1976, a son of Allen Ray Brown and Judith Diane (Hill) Godwin and was adopted in 1980.

Orlin attended school, through high school in the Wayland Iowa Consolidated School District. Along with basketball and baseball, he played the cornet in the school band.

Cindy was a resident at Disability Supports along with her roommate of over 30 years, Janna Frank. She loved to go out of the house. Cindy loved to go shopping and eat while she was out.

Clarence William Leinweber, 102, of Chase, Kansas, passed away September 11, 2022, at Soldier’s Home, Ft. Dodge, Kansas.

After the death of his parents and sister, Joan, John was transitioned into the Disability Supports program in 1999, where he has resided since that time. While at Disability Supports, he had learned to operate a computer using different programs, became a “gamer” on different systems with the help of staff and friends.

Everett William Hudson, age 84, passed away at his home on Sept. 10, 2022.  He was born on Feb. 27, 1938 in rural Stafford County, KS., the son of Lee and Helen (Stromer) Hudson.

Gene Hastings, 73, of Newton, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 at Newton Medical Center. Cremation is planned.

A longtime resident of Inman, he farmed and worked for Certainteed, retiring after 35 years.
James was a member of Zoar Mennonite Brethren Church, was a huge sports enthusiast, enjoyed reading and baking, and especially loved time with his family and grandkids.

Mary C. Hershberger, 83, of Hesston, Kansas passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Newton Presbyterian Manor

Glennis was a passionate fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. A diehard fan who loved them through both feast and famine. A love she shared with Don and Monte and eventually some of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was able to celebrate both Super Bowl wins of the team. She and Don went to many games over the years and took children and grandchildren along to enjoy. On game day the Chief's flag always flew high at 615 E. Kansas.