Obituaries

David W. Siemsen, 57, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Salina, Kan. He was born Aug. 10, 1967, in Ellsworth, Kan., to Helmer and Verona (Peterman) Siemsen. He was a graduate of Ellsworth High School in 1985.

Kristy Ann Foster (Pickett), 45, passed away on July 1, 2025, in Wichita, Kan., surrounded by her family.Kristy was born on May 20, 1980, to Thomas and Linda Pickett. She was the youngest of their three girls.

Lawanda Mae (Durr) Frees, 94, passed away June 30, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, Kan.

Jeremiah Paul Gray Wells, 43, left this world on June 23, 2025. He was born Jan. 26, 1982, in Tulsa, Okla. Jeremiah was a graduate of Ellsworth High School, Class of 2001. After high school he attended Barton County Community College and worked at Ellsworth Correctional Facility.

Connie Jean (Anschutz) Dickinson, 67, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Hutchinson, Kan. She was born Dec. 22, 1957, in Ellsworth, Kan., to Dale and Mabel (Choitz) Anschutz.

Linda Marie Weber, a devoted educator, musician and lifelong learner, passed away on June 1, 2025, at her home in Wilson, Kan., at the age of 81. She was born on Sept. 16, 1943, to Frank George and Marie Josephine (Janda) Vopat in Ellsworth, Kan.

Daniel A. Stroede, 45, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2025, in McPherson, Kan. He was born Jan. 20, 1980, in Ellsworth, Kan., to Marc and Wendy (Burwell) Stroede.

Forest Dean “Frosty” Johnston, 86, of Geneseo, Kan., passed away June 1, 2025, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons, Kan. He was born June 5, 1938, in Galt Township, rural Geneseo, the son of Carl Jess and Neta (Weldon) Johnston.Frosty was a lifelong Rice County resident.

Timothy L. “Tim” Fosdick, 63, passed away, Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Ellsworth, Kan. He was born Jan. 16, 1962, in Council Grove, Kan., to Harvey and Ruth (Betty) Fosdick. Tim married Florence “Flo” Strouse in Ellsworth County on May 19, 1990.

Alice Jo Macek, of Wilson, Kan., passed away on May 23, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society-Ellsworth Village in Ellsworth, Kan., at the age of 85.Alice was born on the family home west of Holyrood, Kan., on June 8, 1939, to Josie (Brejcha) and Frank W. Doubrava Jr., the youngest of six children.