Obituaries

Christopher G. Wood Sr, passed away on January 9, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City Missouri. Born on January 10, 1936, in Iola, Kansas, to Kenneth and Cecilia (Rensing) Wood. Chris lived a life characterized by humility and kindness, leaving behind a profound legacy.

Mrs. Sylvia Robrahn, of Burlington, Kansas, died Friday, January 10, 2025, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. She was 89 years old.

Jerry Leon Brawner, 74, of Hutchinson, died Jan. 12, 2025, at Thorne Care Center-Wesley Towers. He was born Dec. 20, 1950, to Arlie and Mildred (Whitaker) Brawner in Hutchinson.

Jeri L. Wells, 78, died January 13, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson. She was born October 8, 1946, in Hutchinson, to Everett H. and Margaret (Crouch) Wells.

Konny Arlene (Welch) Trinka, 60, gained her wings after a courageous battle with cancer on January 13, 2025, at Ellinwood District Hospital in Ellinwood, Kansas. She was born on August 15, 1964, to Lynn Albert Welch and, her beloved birthday twin, Judith Kay (Ellis) Welch in Larned.

Carolyn Ann Wilnerd of Howard, KS passed away January 11, 2025 at the Eureka Nursing Center in Eureka, KS.

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Marilyn Louise Schnedler, born on November 4, 1955, in Blue Eye, Missouri, to Willard and Thelma (Strahan) Isaacs, passed away peacefully at Heritage Health Care on January 7, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to her family, which was always her foremost priority.

Kathryn Louise John, 86, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2025, at her home in Prosper, Texas.

Arlen E. Freund, 89, passed away January 10, 2025.

Darrell Lee Tinkel, a man of few words but “I tell you what”, loved a good conversation or discussion about football, Nascar racing, or Dale Earnhardt, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025. Darrell was born November 10, 1950, at St. Rose Hospital in Great Bend, to Frank and Alvera (Melcher) Tinkel.

William E. “Billy” Wille, 58, of Andale, died January 10, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita. He was born May 8, 1966, in Kansas City, MO, to Philip M. and Carol J. (Fraser) Wille, Sr.