Grace Alberta Shaffer passed away on March 26, 2021 surrounded by her family at St. Teresa Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on December 31, 1938 to Jack and Angie Falkenberg. She worked as a waitress in her Aunt’s restaurant where she met the love of her life Joe Shaffer. A year later they were married on November 4, 1956 where she then stayed home to care for her 3 children Randy, Debbie and Dan while assisting Joe with the bookkeeping for the family business.

Marilyn Helen Zahn Burns (98) journeyed to rest in the arms of God on March 23, 2021, encircled by the love and attention of Sunflower Cottage/Sumner County Hospital District #1 staff, having received comfort care from Kindred Hospice staff. Marilyn was the first of seven children born to Lyle Leslie Zahn and Elta Rose Dawley Zahn, who wrote in Marilyn’s baby book, “Our Baby’s Name is Marilynn Helen. She was born in the City of Carthage, in the State of New York at 8:

Dennis Alan Turek was born the second child to John and Anna Turek on June 5, 1955 in Wellington, Kansas. Dennis lived on the family farm and attended Haun Country Grade School and then attended Caldwell Schools where he graduated with the Class of 1974. Dennis loved playing sports, which is how he acquired his known nickname “Goober”. He excelled in football and track and was a great friend. Dennis and his friends had many adventures throughout the years, and they becam

December 13, 1942 ~ February 22, 2021 Philip Thomas Perry was born December 13th, 1942, to Lee and Addie Perry in Caldwell, KS. Phil often spoke of childhood memories which included the South Osage gang playing kick the can, going to little Grandma Dora’s for a poached egg and tea breakfast, carrying out groceries for Detrick’s Grocery and Little League Baseball. While at CHS, he played on the basketball team. One of his favorite stories took place his senior year wh

Jerry L. Barnard was born August 21, 1936, to Blanche and Ralph Barnard. He died March 9, 2021, following a heart attack the previous day. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy McNees Barnard, 4 children, 8 grandchildren, & sister, Karen Crumbliss. Jerry retired as a CMSgt after serving 31 years in the US Air Force. Following cremation, burial will occur at a later date in the Caldwell Cemetery.