HOLYROOD — John Therman Ringle, III, 51, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 at his home in Holyrood, Kan. He was born Dec. 16, 1974 in Orange, Calif. to John T. Jr. and Cristine (Parker) Ringle. John attended school at Quivira Heights and graduated in 1994. He was a car enthusiast and enjoyed watching movies and spending time with friends.

John is survived by his mother Cristine Ringle of Hutchinson, Kan.; brother Robert Gore of Wichita, Kan.; sister Stephanie Soukup (Alan) of Great Bend, Kan.; aunts, Gwen Syphard, Deidre Parker, and Evelyn Murphy all of Garden Grove, Calif.; as well as nieces, a nephew, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.

A private family inurnment will be held at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina. In lieu of plants and flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Ellsworth County Food Bank, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439. Condolences can be left at parsonsfh.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Parsons Funeral Home

P.O. Box 45

Ellsworth, KS 67439

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, July 30, 2026