Obituaries

James “Leonard” Parks, 97, passed away Feb. 16, 2023, in Ellsworth. He was born Sept. 2, 1925, in Holland Township, Dickinson County, Kan., to James and Elnora (Goldsmith) Parks. He was a graduate of Utica High School. He served in the U.S.

Kevin Lee Bolte, 63, passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at his home in Lindsborg, Kan. He was born June 30, 1959, in Lincoln, Kan., to Roland W. and G. Bernice (Ricker) Bolte. Kevin was a master electrician who worked for B&W Electric for 26 years.

Sandra “Sam” L. Pflughoeft, 71, passed away Feb. 14, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Kansas. She was born Aug. 22, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Richard and Shirley Sheldon Blake.

John W. Jackson, 88, of Decatur, Ill., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.A service to honor John’s life will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday.

William “Bill” Dennis Walker was born on Oct. 9,1943, in Carneiro, Kan., to Ray C. Walker Sr. and Evelyn M. (Sheridan) Walker. He was blessed with 13 siblings. He died on Feb. 3, 2023, in Lindsborg, Kan., with his family at his side.

Ladene J. Votruba, 84, passed away on Feb. 9, 2023. A visitation was held from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave, Kansas City, Mo., with a memorial service that followed. She was laid to rest on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m.

Charles Leroy Norris, 87, of Wichita, Kan., passed away Jan. 17, 2023.Papa Charlie was born on Jan. 20, 1935, to Ralph and Sarah Norris in Alden, Kan. Charles attended Ellinwood High School from 1950-1954. While in high school, Charles participated in football, basketball and track.

John Mikeal Tripp, 58, passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Wilson, Kan. He was born Feb. 4, 1964, in Springhill, La., to Tom H., Sr. and Frances (Perez) Tripp.John is survived by his brother Tom Tripp, Jr. (Christy) of Lincoln, Neb.

Leo George Galliart, 88, of Halstead, Kan., passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Halstead Health and Rehabilitation in Halstead, Kan.He was born June 24, 1934, in Wilson, Ellsworth County, Kansas, the son of David G. Galliart and Lydia (Mikulecky) Galliart. Leo grew up in Wilson, Kan.

Alita Joan (Fox) Popp, of Wilson, Kan., passed away Jan. 21, 2023, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kan. She was born Nov. 15, 1932, to Carl and Bertha (Chard) Fox at the family farm in Lincoln County, Kan.Alita graduated from Lucas High School.