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Nutter Mortuary, 116 East 6th Street, Concordia, KS (2025)

Staff includes Bruce Nutter-owner, Derek Nutter, Clifford Massey, Sherry Fuller, Merleann Woodbury.

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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09/02/2025

Roberta Holdren

Roberta Elniff Holdren, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, was born July 22, 1932, on her grandfather Russell’s farm southeast of Randall, Kansas. She passed away peacefully at the age of 93 years, 1 month, and 9 days on Sunday, August 31, 2025, surrounded by her family.

She was the eldest daughter of Lawrence Virgil and Elda Susan (Russell) Elniff. Roberta attended grade school at Jaybird District 100 east of Randall and graduated from Randall Rural High School in 1950.

In May of 1950, she married Carl Claus, and together they welcomed two children, Steve Carl and Pamela Joyce. Though their marriage later ended, Roberta found lasting love with Charles Duane Holdren, whom she married on October 2, 1954. In 1955, Charles adopted Steve and Pamela as his own, and later that same year, they welcomed their daughter, Charla Marie.

Roberta lived a life of service, both to her family and her community. She was active in the PTA, Rebekah Lodge, Jewell Chamber of Commerce, and the Red Hat Society of Jewell. She was baptized in the Lutheran Church east of Randall and later became a member of the Christian Church in Jewell.

In 1994, Roberta retired after 20 years of dedicated service as a Nurse’s Aide at Mitchell County Hospital. Alongside Charles, she was also co-owner of Jewell Variety for several years.

Roberta was known throughout the community for her “Jewell Rap,” a lighthearted tradition that brought joy to many. Family, however, was always her greatest priority. She adored her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, never missing an opportunity to support them. She also enjoyed many hobbies throughout her life, including crocheting, embroidering, sewing, and painting. You could always guarantee a blanket or afghan of some sort for the holidays. She also played a big role in Williams Your Way Travel, helping plan endless trips that brought joy and memories to so many. The last three years while at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Center, when visiting her you could guarantee she was watching the Rodeo Channel, and her favorite activity there was BINGO.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Holdren (2003); parents, Lawrence and Elda Elniff; daughter, Pamela Williams; son, Steve Holdren; sons-in-law, Eldon “Bub” Williams and Calvin Monty; grandson, Brian Williams; and two great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Charla Monty of Beloit; grandchildren, Cindy Monty, Christina (AJ) Hupfer, Quanita Williams, Brennan Williams, Brooke (Anthony) Williams, Braelynn Monty, Jenna Hupfer, Tanner Hupfer, Zoe Williams, Zander Williams, and Julia Gormly; and great-great-grandchildren, Charles (Trey) E. Harmon III, LaTavius, Aamir, and Vaidyn.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 5, at the Jewell Christian Church, Jewell, Kansas. Burial will follow at Wallace Cemetery, east of Jewell. Visitation will be Thursday, September 4, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Kleppinger Funeral Home in Jewell, with family present from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. A luncheon at the Jewell Community Center will be held at 11:30 a.m., prior to the funeral service.

Memorials may be made to 302 Delaware (formerly The Pub) in Jewell, KS, in memory of Charlie and Roberta Holdren.

Roberta will be remembered for her devotion to family, her community spirit, her humor, and the love she stitched into every handmade gift. Her legacy of kindness, resilience, and joy will live on in the many lives she touched.

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