Jerry Phillips, 77, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2022 at Kansas Medical Center in Andover, KS. He was born May 14, 1945 to Roy A. Phillips, Jr. and Ethelene (Robertson) Phillips. A lifelong resident of El Dorado, KS and an Army Reserve veteran, Jerry was active on several boards within the city throughout his life including Crimestoppers, the American Legion and the Chamber of Commerce Executive Board. Jerry was a kind man who truly enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He was an avid...

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Melissa Ann Quinn, born in Pullman, Washington on October 16, 1991, died in Hutchinson, Kansas, on June 23, 2022 after an extended battle with pneumonia. Melissa never used words, but always found ways to bring joy to the people around her.  She used her eyes to convey love, grace, and forgiveness.  Melissa enjoyed being with people and remembered everyone who took time to talk to her.  She was always ready to share a kiss and a smile.  Melissa especially loved music, puppies, ice cream,...

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Carol’s life began on December 18, 1946 in Oklahoma City, OK; the daughter of Harry P. and Bettye (Boston) Miller Jr. She graduated from South East High School in Wichita. Carol was united in marriage to Rod Wohlgemuth on November 24, 1978 in Towanda. She worked hard for her family in the medical field, retiring from Wesley Medical Center in Medical Records. Carol enjoyed sewing and planting flowers. She loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. Carol loved her dogs and her...

Pauline Fern Hosler of El Dorado, Kansas passed away on June 14, 2022 at the age of 87. Pauline was born in Hamilton, Kansas to Alva & Rose Duncan on November 7, 1934. She married the love of her life, Vern Hosler on February 26, 1954 in Eureka, Kansas. Pauline was a home maker for the majority of her life and she also spent two years working in the daycare at the Baptist Church. She loved arts and crafts, square dancing and line dancing, gardening, bowling, and she was a proud member of...

Kenneth Ray Mills was born on April 18, 1938 to Lee and Emma Mills, near Malden, MO and passed away on June 13, 2022 in Eureka, KS. He grew up in St. Louis and in the cotton fields of Southeast Missouri. He graduated from Fisk/Rombauer High School and joined the US Air Force, becoming an airborne electronics technician. While he was stationed at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, he met and married Bertle “Birdie” Gurskey of Cedar Vale, KS. Following his discharge, they operated City...

Billye Lynne Odom was born on April 22, 1941 in Joplin, MO; the daughter of William Taft and Opal Joe (Davidson) Dungan. She was a 1960 graduate from Baxter Springs High School. She then went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Pittsburg State University and a masters degree in education from Baker University. On June 6, 1964, Billye was united in marriage to James Brian Odom in Baxter Springs, Kansas. Billye was truly a wonderful educator and spent 34 years at several different schools;...

Merlin’s life began on December 30, 1948 in Normal, IL; the son of Adlai and Edna (Kagel) Dorrell. He was a 1967 graduate from Bloomington, IL. Merlin worked for numerous dealerships between Illinois and Kansas. He retired from John K. Fisher, Inc. 6 years ago and went to work for Superior Auto Care in El Dorado. Merlin was an accomplished automotive technician for over 57 years. Merlin was united in marriage to Connie Sherman on May 12, 2000 in El Dorado, KS. Merlin enjoyed working on...