Obituaries

Curtis W. Syring, 91, of Herington, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Curtis was born at home September 14, 1930 at Rock Creek in Wabunsee County, Kansas, to Herman W. Syring and Alta V. (Kahle) Syring. He grew up in Alta Vista, Kansas. He loved learning and wholeheartedly participated in all aspects of education during his school years. He enjoyed and excelled in all school sports. After graduating from Alta Vista High School in 1948, Curtis enlisted in the United States Navy where he received education as an electrician. He was called back into active duty in 1952. During the Korean War, serving as Electrician’s Mate on board an LSM Navy ship. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in December of 1953.

FIREARMS SAFETY MATTERS -- Pictured (l-r) Shawn Wangerin, Council Grove Police Chief; Cmd. Sgt. Major (Ret.) Jim Crosby, Together with Veterans; and Jay Simecka, Morris County Sheriff.

Gerald (Butch) Lee Buchman was born January 1, 1946, in Manhattan, KS to Thomas L. and Amelia K. Schroeder Buchman of Alta Vista, KS.