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10/15/2026

Regina Marie Wallace

Regina “Gina” Marie Wallace (Kresin), 64, of Concordia, Kansas, passed away on October 13, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on May 2, 1962, in Beloit, Kansas, to Lila “Bunny” and Keith Kresin. She grew up in Glen Elder, Kansas, with seven loving siblings.

Regina married her high school sweetheart, Jeff Wallace, in 1985. Together, they were blessed with three children—Sean, Catherine, and Shannon—and fourteen grandchildren. Being a mom and grandma brought her tremendous joy.

She graduated from Waconda East High School in 1980. She attended Hutchinson Community College and Fort Hays State University, earning her bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 1985. She attended Wichita State University, earning a master’s degree in building leadership and administration in 2006. Education was her passion, and she poured her heart and soul into it. As Gina entered this school year, she said, “I am excited when students find out they know something or learn something they don’t already know. Learning should be fun and a progression of knowledge.” She taught for over 20 years before transitioning to school administration, where she served for another 20 years. Her first teaching position was at St. John’s of Beloit Elementary School. She held various roles while working for Southern Cloud USD 334. She later returned to the classroom as a third-grade teacher in Concordia USD 333.

Regina was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where she served on the session and taught religious education. Attending activities of her children and grandchildren was her favorite pastime. Gina and Jeff enjoyed watching movies together. She also had a love of travelling and had many more trips planned with Jeff once she retired.

Regina was preceded in death by her parents, Keith and Bunny Kresin; her father-in-law, Wilbur Wallace; her mother-in-law, Pearl Hearn; and her brother-in-law, Jim Hearn; Adolph Charbonneau. She is survived by her husband, Jeff, of the home; her children, Sean Wallace, Catherine (Tyler) Hutton of Topeka, and Shannon (Zac) Heath of Cheney; and her grandchildren, Brooke, Lila, Emily, and Sera of Concordia; Armani and Azaria of Russell; Alden, Atlas, Konrad, Emrys, and Stori of Topeka; and Pearl, Wallace, and Billie of Cheney. She is also survived by her siblings, Jennifer (Murray) Dague, Keith (Sharon) Kresin, Angie (Eldon) Behymer, Mary (Ron) Lambrecht, Joe (Ronda) Kresin, Amy (Justin) Johnson, and Julie (Darrin) Schmitt; her brothers-in-law, Bill Wallace and Ken Hearn; Kurt Reed; Beth Charbonneau.

The family will hold a visitation at Nutter Mortuary, 116 East 6th, Concordia, Kansas, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 1 to 8 p.m. The immediate family will be present from 3 to 5 p.m. A luncheon will be provided on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 12:15 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 233 West 7th, Concordia, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026, immediately following the luncheon.

A graveside service at Hopewell Cemetery, south of Beloit, will immediately follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church in Concordia, Kansas, through Nutter Mortuary, 116 East 6th, Concordia, Kansas 66968.

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09/01/2026

Kenneth Richard Harris

Kenneth R. Harris, age 72, Concordia, KS resident, passed away Tuesday September 1, 2026 at his home in Concordia, KS. Nutter Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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08/24/2026

Wayne William Holton

Wayne W. Holton, age 82, Jamestown, KS resident, passed away August 23, 2026 at Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems, Beloit, KS. Nutter Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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08/24/2026

Wayne William Holton

Wayne W. Holton, age 82, Jamestown, KS resident, passed away on August 23, 2026 at the Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems, Beloit, KS. Nutter Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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08/14/2026

Charles Bennett Johnson

Charles Bennett Johnson was born on September 21, 1936 and died on August 13, 2026 at age of 89. Charles was the son of Mervin Bennett Johnson and Martha Louise (Pettyjohn) Johnson.

Charles Bennett Johnson married Marcia Ann Koehn on July 13, 1958. Born to this union were Jacqueline Sue “Jackie” (Johnson) Wilson, July 9, 1959; Katherine Louise “Kathy” (Johnson) Snyder-Tiffany, January 10, 1061; Stephanie Ann (Johnson) Wilkinson, March 17, 1965.

Charles showed a great interest in school early, he followed his sister to school (1/2 mile) one morning on his tricycle, causing his mom to have to follow him later and pick him up. He took train to Concordia on Monday’s for high school, spending the week at the Walkers, returning home on Fridays on the train. Charles graduated from Concordia High School in Concordia Kansas. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1959 with a degree in Agriculture Engineering. His intelligence earned him membership in Sigma Tau, Steel Ring, Phi Kappa Phi. He was also ASAE President, a member of the Engineering Council, and won a Student Honor Award.

He farmed in Republic County with his dad for many years, making many innovations to improve production. He was active in the community, served on the school board for Belleville schools for many years. He supported his children in participating in many school activities as well as 4-H. He served on the Republic County Board of Commissioners. As a member of the American Agriculture Movement he participated in the 1979 tractorcade to Washington DC to bring awareness of the worsening farm crisis. He returned to school at Kansas State University for a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics. He then worked at South Dakota State, eventually moving on to Mensch Engineering in Fairmont Minnesota. He retired and returned to Concordia Kansas in the early 2000’s. He served his community on the Concordia City Commission from 2006 through 2015. Charles was an active member of the Optimist Club in Concordia, helping with many charitable activities.

Charles was an avid collector of toy tractors (except John Deere) and other cast iron farm implements. His favorite book was “Twas the Night before Christmas”, which he could still recite from memory. He had an extensive collection of different printings of the poem as well. He collected rodeo belt buckles from the national rodeo finals. He spent countless hours playing many different card games with family and friends.

Charles is survived by his sister Reye Royse, Parsons, KS, daughter Jackie of Denton, Texas, granddaughter Sierra Snyder of Salina Kansas, great grandson Elijah (Korina) Noojin, grandson Drew Wilson New York City, New York, granddaughter Kim Quirk and husband Kyle, great granddaughters Adeline Rey and Lylah Jean of Denton, Texas, grandson Brendan Hardaway and partner Allie, great grandsons Dean Ivan and Jason Charles, granddaughter Tori Wilkinson of Kansas City Kansas.

Memorial services will be held Saturday September 19, 2026 at Nutter Mortuary at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Concordia Optimist Club.

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07/28/2026

LaDonna Maxine Peterson

LaDonna Maxine (Owen) Peterson, 97, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 26th, 2026, at Sunset Home, Concordia, KS. LaDonna was born on July 12, 1929 on her parent’s farm near Miltonvale, KS. She was the eleventh, and last living, of 15 children born to the late Herschel “Tim” Owen and Jennie (Briggs) Owen.

Having completed only an 8th grade education, LaDonna moved to Concordia, KS where she worked as a waitress in one of the local restaurants. She met the love of her life while renting a room from her future husband’s parents. As the love story has been told, our Grandpa Peterson liked our mom and did a little match-making. LaDonna married Charles Adolph Peterson on August 29th, 1948. They lived and worked in Concordia throughout their marriage of 68 years. After LaDonna & Charles married, she worked at Fairmont Foods, Gibson’s Department Store, and Bogarts Grocery Store in the bakery until her retirement. They were of the generation to work hard, do things right the first time, spend your money wisely and enjoy life!

Together, LaDonna and Charles shared a healthy life filled with many adventures. In their early years, they enjoyed camping, fishing, boating and gardening. After their retirement, they enjoyed spending their winter months in Quartzsite, AZ until their health no longer allowed. Their goal was to visit all 50 of the United States of America. And, we have the slides and hundreds of pictures to verify their travels! They were members of The Drifting Clouds Campers Club, Pony Expresser’s Campers Club, Kansas Campers Club, and Campers & R.V.R’s Club. They also enjoyed driving their antique cars in parades in the surrounding communities. Needless to say, where you saw one – the other wasn’t far behind. They were well known for sitting side-by-side in their vehicle, like two love-struck teenagers, when riding around the town of Concordia.

From this union, three children were born: Linda Bogart (David) of Concordia, Clayton (Jayme) of Concordia, and Marcia (Joel) Cleavenger of Salina. They were blessed with eight grandchildren: Kenton Bogart (Geri), Jeff Bogart (Brandy) and Michelle Speake (Greg) all of Concordia; Vicki Truksa (Jessie) of Columbus, NE, Valerie Ristau (Shane) of Portland, OR, and Michael Peterson (Angie) of Concordia; Jennifer Bulleigh-Motl (Larry) of Murfreesboro, TN and Jordan Bulleigh of Salina, KS. They were even more blessed with 14 Great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and one great-great step grandchild.

LaDonna will be lovingly remembered by all her grandchildren (and even a few of her grandchildren’s friends) for her spunky nature and for the birthday cakes she made from scratch and designed according to each individual’s request. Her great-grandchildren as well as staff at Sunset Home knew to expect a long hug and a few kisses on the cheek when she pointed her finger and motioned for you to come near. The family takes great comfort knowing LaDonna is reunited with our dad, the love of her life, who she missed dearly the last 9 years of her life.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Nutter Mortuary, 116 E. 6th Street, Concordia, KS followed by interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia, KS with Pastor Bob Burns officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 2, 2026 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. with the family present from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Reception will be held from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Jitters Coffee House, 221 W. 6th Street, Concordia, KS.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials are made to Scouting America, Troop #32, Concordia, KS; c/o Nutter Mortuary.

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06/30/2026

William Joseph Cook

William (Bill) Cook passed away on Monday, June 29 at The Nicol Home in Glasco. He was 93 years old. Bill was a long-time resident of Concordia and most recently at The Nicol Home in Glasco.

He retired from Cloud County Community College in 1995.

Bill was born on June 7, 1933, to Earl and Bessie Cook in Webber, KS. He married Velda Miller on August 8, 1953. She passed away on August 7, 2000.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers and sisters and an infant great grandson.

Surviving family members include sister, Bonnie Bolte, sons, Darrell Cook, Mineola, TX, Jeffery Cook, Concordia, daughter Venita (Randy) Johnson, Emporia, grandchildren Brent Cook, Tricia (Walter) Bragg, Brandon Cook, Reese (Bre) Johnson, Emporia, Shelby (Johnny) Clark, Emporia, Meghan (Ethan Valcoure) Cook, Concordia, and Kiana Griffiths (Jamaica). He is also survived by eight great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Sunday, July 5, 2026 from 4:00PM – 6:00PM at Nutter Mortuary.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, July 6, 2026 at the Nutter Mortuary with Pastor Rick Barrett officiating.

The Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Concordia.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Nicol Home in Glasco.

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06/05/2026

Wayne McClain

Wayne Leon McClain, also known as “Mac” of rural Glasco, KS passed away on June 5, 2026 at the Belleville Health Care Center in Belleville, KS. He was 90 years old.

“Mac” was born June 2, 1936 in Falls City, NE to Sterling Wayne McClain and Esther Marie Merritt. He later moved to Kansas City, MO. He chose to follow his fathers’ footsteps by making his career in the railroad. He worked for several railroads across the Midwest. He served in the Air Force Reserves prior to and during the Cuban Crisis.

As a young man he enjoyed participating in stock car races, camping, fishing, and hunting.

He was proud of overcoming his alcohol addiction with the help of AA. He had been sober since September of 1987.

“Mac” married Wanda Jean Corey on June 29, 1955. Together they raised 5 children; Jerry (Charlene) of Peculiar, MO, Karen (Bill Spear) of rural Concordia, KS, Mike of Delphos, KS, Carl (Lee) of West Chester, IA, and John also of West Chester, IA. He had several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

“Mac” was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and one son.

Visitation will be Friday June 12, 2026 from 2:00pm – 7:00pm with the family receiving friends from 6:00pm – 7:00pm at Nutter Mortuary, Concordia, KS.

Funeral Services are Saturday June 13, 2026 at 2:00pm at Nutter Mortuary, Concordia, KS with Pastor Earl Hale officiating.

The Burial will follow at the Morrison Cemetery, Rural Concordia, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the 4J Cowboy Church, Concordia, KS.

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05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Eudora Petersen

Eudora M. Petersen, 86, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Concordia, KS. She was born on Christmas Eve, 1939 in Dodge City, KS. She was the oldest child and only daughter born to Victor F. and Mary E. (Cave) Speelman. Eudora spent her early years attending Dodge City schools, roller skating, learning to sew, helping with the family garden and chickens, and working at the Fairmount Dairy cone store.

She graduated from Dodge City High School in 1958. She then chose to attend Wesley Hospital School of Nursing in Wichita, KS, graduating and receiving her diploma in 1961. She began her nursing career at Trinity Hospital in Dodge City.

While attending nursing school in Wichita, Eudora met Marvin Petersen and they were married on April 29, 1962. On April 30 they moved to Concordia. In 1963 they moved to Sioux Falls, SD and remained there until they had the opportunity to return to Concordia in 1968. Eudora utilized her nursing skills working at the Gelvin-Haughey Clinic in Concordia, Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls and St Joseph Hospital in Concordia. She expanded her nursing education by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Marymount College in 1975. After more than 25 years in nursing she took the opportunity to work at the Frank Carlson Library, learning new ways to serve the community. She retired in 2008.

Eudora enjoyed genealogy, researching her family’s history, and helping others research theirs through the Cloud County Genealogical Society. Genealogy research took her to a variety of libraries and cemeteries across the United States. Her interest in family history also led to her membership in the Nathan Edson chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution. She was an expert seamstress and delighted in every aspect of quilting from picking a pattern and searching for fabric to cutting pieces out and sewing them back together. She had a passion for serving others, especially through the United Methodist Women and Concordia First United Methodist Church. Living her faith through service often looked like participating in mission projects, organizing a funeral dinner, or preparing a big batch of chicken and noodles. Eudora and Marvin were Cooperative Weather Observers for 23 years, documenting and reporting weather data for the National Weather Service. In 2020 they were presented the John Campanius Holm Award by the US Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in recognition of exemplary reporting of meteorological observations through highly accurate and detailed temperature and precipitation records providing a valuable resource to the Nation’s climate and weather programs. Eudora loved long road trips, starting new projects, visiting relatives, making crafty things for her granddaughters, and brewing a fresh pot of coffee.

Eudora was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Mary Speelman; her brother James Speelman; and Marvin Petersen, her husband of 62 years. She is survived by her daughter Emilie Petersen, Wichita, KS; son Nelsen Petersen, Superior, NE; granddaughters Greta (Sam) Dee, Chicago, IL; and Sara Petersen, Wichita, KS; brother Joseph (Sheryl) Speelman, The Woodlands, TX; brothers-in-law Albert (Evelyn) Peterson, Eau Clair, WI; Calvin Petersen, Webster, WI; Chlorn Petersen, Chippewa Falls, WI; Dorsey (Andrea) Petersen, Ellsworth, WI; and Wilkie (Rita) Petersen, Webster, WI; sister-in-law Effie Petersen, Marion, NC; numerous nephews and nieces, and many friends.

Visitation will be held on June 12, 2026 from 1pm to 7pm at Nutter Mortuary in Concordia, KS with family present from 5pm to 7pm.

Funeral services will be on June 13, 2026 at 10 am at Concordia First United Methodist Church, Concordia, KS with Pastor Tony Serbousek officiating.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions can be made to the Concordia First United Methodist Church or the Frank Carlson Library.

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