Obituaries

Robert Bergh

Robert “Bob” Bergh, 94, a devoted husband, father, community leader, and lifelong learner, passed away December 5, 2025, after a life rich in dedication and joy. Born October 14, 1931, in Wisconsin, Bob’s journey began with service in the Air Force.

Judy Spradling

With full hearts and deep gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we celebrate the passing of Judy Spradling, the cherished matriarch of our family.

Susan Garver Bolte Peterson

Susan Garver Bolte Peterson, 80, passed away November 20, 2025, in Alexandria, Virginia, surrounded by family.Susan was born June 23, 1945, to James and Virginia (Carson) Garver, in Richmond, Virginia.

Jimmie Hernandez

Jimmie Hernandez, age 68, of Leoti, Kansas, passed away at the Via Christi Hospital in Wichita, Kansas, on Sunday, November 9, 2025. He was born on August 23, 1957, in Cameron, Texas, to Anita Perez, and raised as the son of Visente & Hermerejilda Rangel Hernandez.

Matthew Berning

Matthew Berning, aged 57, of Moore, Oklahoma, passed away on October 23, 2025, after a courageous battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer for 4 years. Born on June 1, 1968, in Leoti, Kansas, Matt was a beacon of strength and kindness to all who knew him.

Mary Al Titus

Rev. Mary Al Titus, 91, passed away October 31, 2025, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson, KS. She was born on January 12, 1934, to Dr. A.E. and Helen (Smith) Rigor.She graduated from Kinsley High School, Kinsley, KS, in 1952.

Becky Jo Rowton

Becky Jo Rowton, age 65, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Home Sweet Home Plus in Derby Kansas. She was born on May 3, 1960, to Clyde “Bud” and Laura “Jean” Rowton in Scott City, Kansas.

Penny Leigh Smith

Penny Leigh Smith was born on October 2nd, 1949, in Greeley, Kansas, to parents Thomas Earl and Evelyn Irene Whalen, and passed on September 19th, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

Cheryl Ann Doyle Carlon

In Loving Memory ofCheryl Ann Carlon, age 78, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at HCA Hospital in Webster, Texas, with her devoted husband by her side.

Charles Robert Downs

Charles Robert Downs, 76, of Paola, Kansas, formerly of Leoti, Kansas, passed away on September 30, 2025, at the Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.Born on February 22, 1949, in Garden City, Kansas, he was one of two sons to Horace and Ruby (McCowan) Downs.