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Rhonda Lynn Payne 1963 - 2019
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Rhonda Lynn Payne 1963 - 2019
Published: Jul 9, 2019, 2:46 AM

Rhonda Payne died unexpectedly on June 30th, 2019 at JPS Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 56.

Rhonda was born in Great Bend, Kan. on March 2nd, 1963, to Richard and Nita Mohr. She graduated at the top of her class from Kansas State University with a degree in Accounting. She married John Payne, the love of her life, in 1991. After three years of marriage, the couple welcomed two children into their home. Rhonda’s children remember her as a loving and driven mother who encouraged them to always pursue their goals. Rhonda enjoyed being around her beloved animals, traveling to the mountains with her husband John, and spending time with her grandson Nixon.

Rhonda is survived by her parents, Richard and Nita Mohr; her brother Ronnie Mohr; her two daughters Shelby and Calie Payne; and her grandson Nixon Walker.


Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, July 9, 2019
Gordon ‘Gordy’ Lloyd Halter 1937 - 2025
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Gordon ‘Gordy’ Lloyd Halter
Published: Apr 1, 2025, 6:58 PM

EL DORADO — Gordon “Gordy” Lloyd Halter, of El Dorado, Kan., passed away on March 18th, 2025, at the age of 87. 

Gordy was born on Nov. 5th, 1937, to John Halter and Emma (Flemmer), in Dodge, North Dakota. He worked for Koch Industries in North Dakota before transferring to El Dorado for several years. Koch Industries sold to Shell and eventually to Magellan Pipeline Company, which he proudly retired from in 2014. He married his wife, Patricia (Fellend) Halter on May 12th, 1962. She preceded him in passing on Oct. 14th, 2005.

Gordy honorably served in the United States Army. While serving in the military, he played the accordion in a band. He had a deep love for riding horses and dancing and never met a stranger. “He was the friendliest person you’d ever meet,” said his daughter, April. Most of all, Gordy cherished time spent with his family. He will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know him.

Gordy is survived by his daughter, April Seivley (Cody Berdahl) of El Dorado; his grandchildren, McKale (Monika) Seivley and McKenzie (Anden Straw) Seivley, of Benton; his great-grandchild, McKai Seivley; his siblings, Vic (Gail) Halter, of Las Vegas, Nev., Shirley (Vic) Huber, of Mandan, N.D., Phyllis (Don) Schlaht, of Ellinwood, Kan., Allan (Jeanne) Halter, of Dickinson, N.D., Verlyn (Floyd) Kolmer, of Seattle, Wash., Ralph (Mariann) Halter, of Bismark, N.D.; and sister-in-law, Marcia Halter; and many nieces and nephews. Gordy was preceded in passing by his parents; his wife Patricia Halter; his girlfriend Loraine Culkins; his brothers Matt Halter and Roy Halter; and his sister Stella Spain.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in El Dorado, Kan. A graveside service with military honors will be held immediately following at Sunset Lawns Cemetery in El Dorado. Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory at www.carlsonkirbymorris.com.


Funeral arrangements provided by

Carlson & Kirby-Morris Funeral Homes

200 S. Star 

El Dorado, KS, 67042

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, April 3, 2025