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WILLARD CHILDRES, II Willard Childres, II, 88, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, surrounded by family at The Cedars, McPherson. He was born June 29, 1936, in Fort Riley, KS, the son of Willard Childres, I and Elzada Mae (Goad) Childres. Willard graduated from Junction City High School and attended Kansas State University. On June 8, 1958, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Sue Denton in Junction City, KS. This union was blessed with two daughters, Jana and Cindy. Willard was a retired General Manager for McPherson Concrete Products and subsidiaries. He also served in the Army National Guard. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years, Carolyn; daughters, Jana LeBlanc (Kyle Dutton) of Lenexa, KS and Cindy Childres of McPherson, KS; a sister, Fran Hug (Alan) of Topeka, KS; one granddaughter, Stephanie LeBlanc of Missions, KS; and many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Willard Childres, I; mother & stepfather, Elzada & Paul Dutcher; and siblings, John Childres, Phyllis Hern, and Debra Reutebuch. A visitation & viewing will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with an open sharing time starting at 6:30 PM. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 15, at McPherson Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Kansas Walleye Association in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. Personal condolence may be sent to the family at www.stockhamfamily.com.

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Published by The McPherson Sentinel from Jan. 6 to Jan. 8, 2025.

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Mike Mills

January 15, 2025

Willard was a neighbor and friend during his working years when he lived on Liberty Drive before he moved to Turkey Creek. We visited about the "old times" when we were both in high school and graduated the same year, Willard at Junctin City and me at McPherson. In football our senior year, MHS and Junction City tied. Willard was a Wildcat, and I a Jay Hawk. I was saddended when he moved because I messed our neighborly visits which I remember fondly. Willard's life cycle was long, productive and well lived. We know his famiy will miss him, but we all have fond memories.

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January 5, 2025

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Stockham Family Funeral Home

205 North Chestnut St., McPherson, KS 67460

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Stockham Family Funeral Home

205 North Chestnut St., McPherson, KS 67460

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Graveside service

10:00 a.m.

McPherson Cemetery

1601 Cemetery Drive, McPherson, KS 67460

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205 N. Chestnut St., McPherson, KS 67460

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