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Michael J. “Mike” Peschka 1953 - 2023
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Michael J. “Mike” Peschka

WILSON — Michael J. “Mike” Peschka, of Wilson, Kan., passed away on Oct. 4, 2023, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center in Ellsworth, Kan. at the age of 70. He was born on April 30, 1953, to James and Rosie (Pelz) Peschka in Ellsworth. He married Karen J. Vague on April 28, 1973, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson. They were blessed with two daughters: Darcy and Darrin.

Mike grew up on a farm south of Wilson and graduated from Wilson High School in 1971. He went on to Salina Vo-Tech for two years and then worked for Enron and then Mid America Energy where he retired. After retirement, he taught at Barton County Community College.  

Mike was very active in the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and his community. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Sons of the American Legion. He was the Mayor of Wilson for two terms, served on the Fire Department for 30 years and Economic Development in Wilson for 10 years. He also coached his daughters’ softball teams. Mike was a regular blood donor and during his illness required massive amounts of blood and platelets. The family would like to encourage anyone who is able to donate, to please do so as there is such a need. 

Mike is survived by his wife, Karen of the home in Wilson; daughters, Darcy (Brad) Hansen of Ellsworth and Darrin (Jon Catalini) Peschka of Camarillo, Calif.; brother, Randy (Nancy) Peschka of Ellsworth; sisters, Linda Nowlin of Joshua, Texas and Karen M. (Bea Gotschall) Peschka of Geneseo, Kan.; and three grandchildren, Cadence Hansen, Reagan Hansen, and Cecilia Catalini. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Rosie Peschka.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson. Burial will follow in the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday 2-5 p.m. at the funeral home in Wilson and 6-8 p.m. at the Church with the family receiving friends until the Parish Vigil and Rosary Service at 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Ellsworth County Cancer Fund, Golden Belt Humane Society (Venmo is @GoldenBelt-HumaneSociety), and St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th Street, Wilson, KS 67490. Online condolences may be left for the family atwww.plumeroverlease.com 


Funeral arrangements provided by

Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home 

610 24th Street

Wilson, KS 67490

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Oct. 10, 2023

Terra Gale Brodie 1963 - 2025
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Terra Gale Brodie

Terra Gale Brodie, 61, passed away Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at Kansas Medical Center in Andover, Kan., surrounded by her family and friends. Terra was born June 30, 1963, in Wichita, Kan., the daughter of Delmar and Johanna Brodie.

Terra grew up in Great Bend, Kan. and graduated from Great Bend High School. In 1983, Terra married Donald Raybern, they later divorced. She worked for Jacam in Sterling, Kan. for many years and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. 

Terra is proceeded in death by her parents; and one brother-in-law, Jimmy. 

She is survived by one daughter, Jana Armbruster and significant other Tyler; two sons, Jeffrey (Tiffany Riley) and Jeremy (Bobbie) Raybern; 16 grandchildren, Kyler, Kinzie, Kale, Blakelee, Brayton, Maddison, Abigail, Gage, Nicolette, Decklyn, Taylor, McKynlea, Macilynn, Maggie, Marci, Easton; and one great grandchild, Kane; one brother, Troy (Michelle) Brodie; and two nephews, Blake and Aaron.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements and care entrusted to Hutchinson Funeral Chapel & Crematory.


Funeral arrangements provided by

Hutchinson Funeral Chapel & Crematory

300 East 30th Avenue

Hutchinson, KS 67502

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 20, 2025