BELTON, Mo. — Esther Elaine Grogan, 85, went home to be with Jesus on Sept. 12, 2017, from the Beautiful Savior nursing facility in Belton, Mo. She was born Aug. 29, 1932, at Larned, the daughter of John William and Florence Juanita (Bartlett) Merkel. A Kansas City area resident since 1964, coming from Kinsley and Larned, Mrs. Grogan was an LPN and professional caregiver.