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03/23/2026

Virginia L. Racette

Virginia Lee (Douglas) Racette, age 93, passed away Sunday March 22, 2026 at 1:03am surrounded by her children and grandchildren at the NCK Medical Center, Concordia, KS.

Virginia was the second child out of 6 born to Leland and Gladys (Hyland) Douglas on April 6, 1932. Her siblings include Kenneth, Marjorie, Doris, Robert, and Danny, who are all deceased.

Virginia grew up in Clyde, KS. She was 18 when she was united in marriage to the love of her life Wilbur A. (Shine) Racette on July 24, 1950. Together they created a farm which included the first to raise Charolais in Cloud County, beginning in 1962. In addition to being a vital part of running the Diamond R Charolais Ranch, Virginia was also an EMT for the Clyde Ambulance Service. She also spent her life as a librarian at the Randolph Decker Public Library, Clyde, KS. She enjoyed over 40 years helping the youth and community of Clyde find resources for school assignments or finding their favorite authors.

In this union Shine and Virginia had 5 children; Richard Allen Racette, Terry Lee (Barb) Racette, Tina Marie (Steven) Peterson, Sean Owen (Janet) Racette, and Leland Wayne Racette who passed away as an infant. Through their life Shine and Virginia had 10 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren with 2 more arriving in May.

A hobby that took decades of her life and was her beloved past time was researching genealogy for the Douglas and Racette family trees. She could also devour a novel, which made being a librarian very handy.

Visitation will be at the Clyde Community Hall (Formerly Clyde VFW) for family and friends on April 3, 2026 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.

The private family Celebration of Life will be on April 4, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Randolph Decker Public Library, Park Villa Nursing Home, or the Clyde Ambulance Service, in care of Nutter Mortuary.

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03/15/2026

Douglas Tracy

Douglas Tracy, age 63, Ames, KS resident, passed away Sunday March 8, 2026 at his home. Nutter Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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02/28/2026

Shirley A. Chartier

Shirley A. Chartier, age 89 passed away February 27, 2026 at Park Villa Nursing Home. Shirley was born April 11, 1936 in Concordia, Kansas to Lloyd and Louise Lawrence. On October 8, 1955, Shirley married Richard G. Chartier in Concordia, Kansas. Richard and Shirley lived in California, Ottawa, and a few other places before making their home on a farm south of Clyde, Kansas, where they continued to live until retiring to Clyde, Kansas. Shirley helped daily with the operation of the family dairy farm. Shirley is survived by her husband of 70 years, Richard; two sons; Richard L. Chartier and David L. (Boomer) Chartier of Clyde Kansas; one daughter, Karen S. Pounds and husband Jeff Pounds of Scott City, Kansas. Two grandchildren; Desiree Cooper, Scott City, Kansas and Christopher Pounds, Hays Kansas. Two great grandchildren, Ashton J. Cooper and Layla S. Cooper of Scott City, Kansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Pearl DeMars, Marie McGee, Laura Lohmeyer, Ellamae Elliott, Ruth Lawrence and Genevive Henricks, and one brother, Delbert Lawrence. A small family gathering will be held at a later date. For online condolences, please visit nuttermortuary.com.

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02/07/2026

Esther Ruth Beaushaw

Esther Ruth Beaushaw, the daughter of Frederick Orion Pickle and Elizabeth Jane (Elliott) Pickle, was born in Onaga, Kansas, on September 22, 1924. She passed away at the Nicol Home in Glasco, Kansas, on February 4, 2026, at the age of 101 years old.

As a child, she lived with her parents in Onaga, Wheaton, and Frankfort, Kansas, until 1930, when the family moved to Jamestown, where she spent most of the rest of her life. She graduated from Jamestown High School in 1942.

Soon after graduation, she moved to Denver, Colorado, and found a job in a Woolworths Store as a clerk in the candy department. She came home at Christmas in 1942, and remained to help her mother for several months. Later in 1943, she moved to Wichita, Kansas, and babysat for a couple who worked shifts at a factory making products for World War II. In 1944, she made her way to Manhattan, Kansas, where she worked in a nursing home doing laundry and a creamery sorting eggs. She stayed in Manhattan after the war was over; she met her first husband, Charles Lewis, at a USO dance. They would marry in her parents’ home in Jamestown and have a daughter, Gloria Jeanette in 1947. The marriage ended in divorce.

She met her second husband, Merrill Beaushaw through a blind date set up by mutual friends. They married on September 18, 1949, in Jamestown. To this marriage was born Marylin Kay in 1950 and Karen Elizabeth in 1954.

Esther spent most of her life as a homemaker taking care of her three girls. She also worked at the Jamestown Cheyenne Lodge Nursing Home in housekeeping, the Jamestown Public Library as a librarian, and as an Avon salesperson. She and her husband enjoyed traveling with their camper. She was a lifetime member of the Rebekahs, the VFW and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Arthur and Don, her sisters, Martha, Myrtle, Elaine, and Agnes, her husband, Merrill, her daughter, Karen, a son-in-law Buddy Coss, and a grandson, Monte Dan Bean II.

Survivors include her daughters Gloria of Americus, Georgia, and Marylin of Chapman, Kansas; her grandchildren: Patrick Yockers, Nathan (Kelly) Yockers, Anastasia Kosowski, Melissa (Matthew) Schuster, Melinda (Chuck) Latham, Melanie (Anthony) Lira, Matt (Crystal) Bean, Michelle (Sam) Lawson, and Shawn Anderson; 16 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great- grandchildren along with many nephews and nieces.

Esther chose cremation. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to The Nicol Home of Glasco, Kansas in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit nuttermortuary.com.

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01/15/2026

Richard Lee Lynn

Richard Lee Lynn, 75, of Concordia KS, left this world peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 29, 1950 in Concordia, KS to Robert and Lucille Lynn.

Richard served in the US Navy from 1968-1974 during Vietnam War. He also served in the Kansas National Guard for 2 years. Richard met the love of his life Mary Ann Bates and they were united in marriage on September 6, 1970 in Concordia, KS. To this union 3 daughters were born; Christina, Lori and Lisa.

Richard worked as a custodian for USD 224 at the Clyde Grade School for 3 1/2 years. He then went to work for USD 333 as Head Custodian at the Washington Grade School for 12 years. From there he worked at the Cloud County Courthouse as Maintenance Manager for 11 years, before retiring.

He and Mary owned Lynn's Daylight Donuts from 1998-2000 in Concordia, KS. Richard spent 13 years as a volunteer with the Concordia Fire and Ems.

Richard was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 588, Concordia Kansas, and the American Legion Post 345 Cuba, KS. He was also a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 119, Salina, KS and the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 809.

Richard loved being outdoors, you could find him tinkering in his garage or mowing his and the neighbors yards. He enjoyed spending time with his family and always put them first. He enjoyed going fishing and going to the casino with his wife.

Richard is survived by his wife Mary, of the home; daughter’s, Christina Dorman, Concordia, KS; Lori Cook, Derby, KS (Jeff) Concordia, KS; Lisa Thomas, Belleville, KS; grandchildren, Allison Krager (Taylor Knox), Clifton, KS; Cameron Krager (Jaden), Wichita, KS; Meghan Cook (Ethan Valcoure), Concordia, KS; Kiana Griffiths, Concordia, KS; Gentry Thomas, Belleville, KS; Kirby Thomas, Narka, KS; Laney Thomas, Belleville, KS; great grandchildren Bryson Flesher and Briggs Knox, Clifton, KS; Jaxon and Liam Valcoure, Concordia, KS; Bailey Thornbrugh, Belleville, KS.

Richard was preceded in death by his mother Lucille Pearce, His father Robert Lynn and his stepfather Dean Pearce, His brothers James Lynn, Tom Basnett and Darell Basnett; Sister in laws Bernita Basnett and Sue Lynn, His grandson Jacob Lynn Barleen.

Visitation will be Friday January 30, 2026 from 2pm - 8pm with family receiving friends from 6pm - 8pm at Nutter Mortuary.

Richard chose cremation, a service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday January 31, 2026, at Nutter Mortuary, Concordia, KS, with Pastor Bob Burns officiating.

Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia.

Memorial contributions can be made to Solomon Valley Hospice and/or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in care of the funeral home. Nutter Mortuary 116 East 6th Concordia, KS 66901

Rest in peace dear father, your memory will live on in our hearts forever.

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01/06/2026

Christopher Rodgers Black

Christopher (Chris) R. Black, age 77, Concordia, KS resident, passed away Tuesday January 6, 2026 at Sunset Nursing Home, Concordia, KS. He was born May 12, 1948 to Glenn C. and Pauline (Rodgers) Black in Concordia, KS.

He worked at the Concordia Blade Empire as a Photographer.

He is survived by his sister Gloria B. Newingham, Manhattan, KS, nephew Mark Newingham, Overland Park, KS, and niece Michelle Berroth, Shawnee, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Pauline Black, and brother Glenn (Ed) Black.

Visitation/Calling Hours will be Thursday January 15, 2026 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm at Nutter Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

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12/30/2025

Clarice Marie Pruitt

Clarice Marie Widen Carlgren Pruitt was born August 30, 1926 on a farm one mile north of Sibley School house, to Clarence and Cora (Hammer) Widen. She was the third of four children. She was the first girl born on her father’s side in four generations and was therefore named after her father. She attended Sibley school until high school where she attended Concordia High School. She graduated in 1944. She attended Emporia State Teacher’s College and taught at Sunny Side school in 1945. She taught at Highland School her second year of teaching in 1946. While teaching at Highland, she met Joe Carlgren and they were married January 22, 1946. They had two sons, Jerry and Don. Joe died of cancer in 1957 at the age of 35. Clarice then moved to Concordia where she worked at Bogart offices and Quartzite Co., as a secretary and book keeper.

March 22, 1959 she married Paul Pruitt of Barnard, Ks and they had two sons, Max and Mikel. They bought a farm five miles north of Miltonvale and farmed with livestock being their main objective. She loved her children and always tried to be an understanding mother, a protector and a positive influence for them.

In later years she had four daughter-in-law’s and one son-in-law. Then grandmother to 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Each of them was special to her. She was cookie grandma to all. There were many others that called her mom and grandma as she loved kids.

She taught Sunday School for 53 years, helped with Bible School and held many offices in Christian Women’s Fellowship at the First Christian Church in Miltonvale, Ks. She was a Deaconess, President of Sulphur Springs cemetery for many years and also mowed the cemetery. She was a past member of the Gideon Auxiliary. She wrote an article for the Miltonvale Record for many years.

She was clerk for her husband's auctions and bookkeeper for N.F.O. hog buying stations at Concordia, Wamego, and others for 12 years. She was a helpmate to her husband never missing a chance to help with cattle, haying, and lots of mowing.

Clarice had three brothers who were always special to her, along with their wives, nieces and nephews. Summing up her life she was a caring, giving, and loving person.

Survivors include three sons, Don and wife Carla, Max and wife Deborah, Mikel and wife Michele. One daughter-in-law Karla and husband Wade. 11 grandchildren, Jason and Shane (Wendi) Carlgren, Alycia (Dane) Straight, Amanda (John) Tinner, Jessica (Ricardo) Moniz, Ashley (Jared) Smith, and Anne (Dakota) Beals, Crystal (Al) Paredes, Pamela Holechek, and Patricia Harris. 11 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son Jerry Carlgren, daughter-in-law Anita Pruitt, parents, three brothers, and her husbands.

Visitation will be Friday January 2, 2026 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Nutter Mortuary, Concordia, KS. The family will receive friends on Saturday January 3, 2026 from 9:30am – 10:30am at the Christian Church in Miltonvale, KS.

Funeral service will be held Saturday January 3, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Christian Church 314 W 3rd St. Miltonvale, KS with Pastors Tom Hollis and Al Paredes officiating.

A burial will be immediately after at Sulphur Springs Cemetery 703 N 230th Rd Miltonvale, KS.

A lunch will follow at the Christian Church Fellowship Hall.

Memorials may be given to the Christian Church in Miltonvale, KS, or Senior Citizens in Miltonvale, KS.

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12/01/2025

Georgetta Kearn

Georgetta (West) Kearn, age 75, Concordia, KS resident, passed away Saturday November 29th, 2025 at Sunset Home, Concordia, KS. She was born on October 23, 1950 in Belleville, KS to Sigurd and Arlene (Clute) West.

She married Darrell Ray Kearn on November 2, 1968. She attended the Victory Faith Assembly of God Church in Concordia.

She worked at Scott Specialties, Mount Joseph Senior Village, and the Nazareth Motherhouse Convent where she would retire from. She loved to spend time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.

Georgetta is survived by her daughter Jacqueline Kearn, Concordia, grandchildren Colby (JoAnn) Kearn, Casey Kearn, JR Staley, Mary Ann Crane, Sidnee Kearn (Jim Jones), Dalton Kearn, Trenton Kearn, Carly Kearn, great grandchildren James Crane, Jim Randall Jones III, sister in law Diana Kearn, brother in law Donnie (Deb) Kearn, Sister in law Brenda Hester, sister in law Dorothy West, sister in law Sherry Lewis, brother in law Tom Kearn, brother in law Bob (Brenda) Kearn, brother in law Dannie (Deborah) Kearn, sister in law Deborah (Jim) Mosher, and sister in law Sandra Ruthstrom.

Georgetta was preceded in death by her parents Sigurd and Arlene (Clute) West, husband Darrell Kearn, brother Ron West, son Mark Kearn, brother in law Dennis Kearn, brother in law Don Hester, brother in law Ralph (Phyllis) Kearn, brother in law Lyle Lewis, and brother in law Mark Ruthstrom.

Visitation will be Thursday December 4th, 2025 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Nutter Mortuary, Concordia, KS.

Funeral Services will be Friday December 5th, 2025 at 10:30am at Nutter Mortuary, Concordia, KS with Pastor Rick Barrett officiating.

The burial will follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rural Clifton, KS.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials are suggested to the O’Connor Animal Shelter, or to the Victory Faith Assembly of God Church.

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10/27/2025

Virginia Eileen Wilson

Virginia Eileen Reed, daughter of Lloyd H. Reed and Bernice Russell Reed was born February 13, 1920, at a farm home near Webber, KS. She passed away October 24, 2025 at Sunset Home, Concordia, KS at the age of 105. She attended elementary school at the one room Rosehill School. She graduated from Webber High School with the class of 1938. She graduated from the Hutchinson School of Business in 1939.

On September 7 1941 she was united in marriage to Wayne R. Wilson. Soon after marrying, Wayne enlisted in the U.S. Navy. They were assigned to Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fl. After WWII they moved to Newton, KS for a short time. They then moved to Mankato, KS where they raised their three children. Eileen worked for the Darrell Miller law firm in Mankato. She was elected as Jewell County Clerk and held several county positions including Sheriff.

Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Wayne, their daughter Linda Matheny, granddaughter Amanda Wilson, and brothers Russell and Darrell Reed. Eileen is survived by daughter Sandra and husband Steve Britt of Carrabelle, FL, son Edwin Wilson of Concordia, KS, Granddaughter Allison Gonzalez, Grandson Ethan Wilson of Concordia, Great granddaughter Brooklynn Velez and Grandson Zachery Campbell. She is also survived by Sister Joan D. Ross of Omaha, NE and brother-in-law the Rev. Don Wilson. She will be missed by a plethora of nieces, nephews, numerous relatives and friends.

Eileen’s earliest memories were attending church at Ruban’s one room schoolhouse joined by neighbors and family. The services and hymns shared there gave her considerable comfort and joy throughout her life. Eileen was active in the Mankato United Methodist Church where she participated in church functions. She was also active in community affairs; she helped to deliver Meals for the Aged well into her 90’s. Eileen was a member of the Superior Women’s Auxiliary; she and Wayne were also active in the Webber Methodist Church. Eileen and Wayne were very instrumental in the annual Memorial Day Ceremonies at the Webber cemetery. Her passionate work at the Jewell County Senior Center earned her Volunteer of the Year for Jewell County.

Visitation will be Friday October 31, 2025 from 9:00am – 10:00am at Nutter Mortuary, Concordia, KS.

Funeral Services will be Friday October 31, 2025 at 10:00am at Nutter Mortuary with Pastor Al Paredes officiating.

The casket will remain closed.

The Burial will follow the service at Webber Cemetery, Webber, KS.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials are suggested to the Pawnee Indian Museum State Historic Site, Republic, KS.

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10/21/2025

Gilbert DeWayne Walbridge Sr.

Gilbert DeWayne Walbridge Sr, age 76, Concordia, KS resident, passed away Thursday October 16, 2025 at his home. A Memorial Service will be Monday October 27, 2025 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 11:00am in Concordia, KS. For online condolences, please visit nuttermortuary.com.

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09/16/2025

Lloyd R. Russell Jr

Lloyd R. (Tiny) (Russ) Russell, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025 at his home in Concordia, KS surrounded by family. He was born March 12, 1942 in New Madrid County, MO to Lloyd R. and Alice (Starnes) Russell.

He was raised in California and attended Galt High School. At 18, he entered the US Air Force and spent 22 years stationed in England; Mountain Home, ID; Thailand; and Las Vegas, NV. While in England, Lloyd became quite skilled at gliding and was a certified instructor. After retiring from the Air Force, he built a house and worked as a carpenter. He loved remodeling older homes.

Lloyd had three children from two previous marriages: Judith, Brian, and Elizabeth.

Lloyd met the love of his life and married Linda (Golbek) Andrewson on May 11, 1990 in the Los Angeles, CA Mormon Temple.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Alice, daughter Judith Russell, son Brian Russell, and grandson Blaine Thruston. He is survived by his wife Linda, brother Paul Russell, sister Patricia Reich (Tom), and daughters, Elizabeth Thruston, Angela Cavazos (Joe), and Denise Andrewson-Venegas (Robert).

The world’s greatest grandpa loved all his little buddies and didn’t let them do anything they didn’t want to. Those surviving grandchildren and great grandchildren are Jason Lifur (Michele); Gerald Lifur and children Linkin and Trent; Brian Selman and children Chesnee, Maysen, and Chyanne; Brandon Wilkerson (Jenna) and children Spencer, Sawyer, Oaklen, and Ridge; (Rin Prince) and child Luke; Britainy Mireles and children Ayden, Addyson, and Anthony; Daniel Thruston II (Amber) and child Dylann; Alex Cavazos (Elecia); Kodi Thruston; James McCabe (Samantha) and child Kennedy; Logan Thruston (Amber) and child Harmony; Chaz Thruston (Julia) and children Gracelyn and Gideon; Dash Thruston.

Visitation will be Thursday September 18, 2025 from 2:00pm – 8:00pm with the family receiving friends from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at Nutter Mortuary.

Funeral Services will be Friday September 19, 2025 at 10:30am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with President Adam Anderson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ALS Foundation or Paralyzed Veterans of America.

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09/08/2025

Daniel Leighton Wheatley

Daniel Leighton Wheatley was born August 16, 1961 in Tacoma Washington. He met the love of his life, LeRoy Dickinson, in Hawaii on February 22, 1989. Dan was a tourist bus driver on Oahu. He loved it because he got to meet so many people from around the world. After a couple years on Oahu, life moved them to San Diego, but the waters and white sand beaches of Oahu kept calling them back and in 1993, they bought a small bar in Kailu-Kona and a beach house on Ili’Ili Beach thinking that would be their forever home. Over the years the bar was expanded into a dance club, where Dan loved to DJ at on weekends and for private events. Fast forward another 23 years and in 2006, they moved to Concordia, Kansas to help care for LeRoy’s parents, and came to call Brownstone Hall their home. Dan loved to decorate for his favorite holidays, Halloween & Christmas. People would come each year to visit the spooky haunted house on the hill, and see what new and beautiful Christmas decorations were added. His desire to keep things forever dazzling quite apparent. Dan was preceded in death by his half-sister Danette Bequette Ross and is survived by his life partner LeRoy Dickinson, his mother Rose Kimball, sister Shari Setzer, half-sister Lori Buller, half-brothers Andrew Wheatley, Kevin Wheatley and Brandon Bequette. Dan and LeRoy lived a full life together for over 36 years. Dan passed September 4, 2025 in the comfort and love of his home in Concordia, KS. Memorials may be made to the Freedom Club. For online condolences, please visit nuttermortuary.com.

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