2004 Obituaries

Most contributed by Jan Simpson Reading, Gail McComb, or Wanda Vanhorn Sammons.

30 Dec 2004 The Hays Daily News Edna Barbara Harrison
Edna Barbara Harrison, Great Bend, Kansas, passed away December 29, 2004. Born on February 17, 1917, in rural Rooks County, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph and Anna (Baxa) Howat. She married Richard Harrison by Probate Judge in Stockton, Kansas. (Later they were married in the Catholic Church). She graduated from Codell High School, taught country schools for two years. She attended Fort Hays State University majoring in child psychology. Pledged Phi Kappa Sigma. She played, coached and refereed volleyball and was a calisthenics instructor. She worked at Coleman Defense Plant in Wichita, then enlisted in World War II, on January 29, 1943, as a WAAC and took basic training in Des Moines, Iowa. She was assigned to Regular Army, 3rd Air Force, Tampa, Florida as an Air Traffic Controller. She was a flag bearer for the WAC Company and numerous Battalion parades. She was discharged November 23, 1945. She returned to Plainville, Kansas, where she owned and operated a drive-in eating establishment. and Richard lived on the family farm with three children until the death of her husband on April 23, 1996. She moved to Great Bend, Kansas, in 1996.
Survivors include three sons, Jeff Harrison, Las Cruces, N.M., Greg Harrison, Overland Park, and Brian Harrison, Great Bend a sister, Blanche Girvan, Plainville seven grandchildren, Justin Harrison, Rebecca Harrison, Amanda Riley, Anna Harrison, Abby Harrison, Chadd Harrison and Hunter Harrison and a great-granddaughter, Sydney Riley.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, and a twin brother, Edgar Howat.
Visitation will be today, Dec. 30, 2004, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend.
Vigil services will be today, Dec. 30, 2004, at 7 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home.
Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 31, 2004, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Moore-Overlease Chapel, Plainville.
Funeral services will be Friday, Dec. 31, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Plainville, with military committal rites conducted by Plainville V.F.W. Post 8871.
Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic School, Plainville, or Catholic Community of Great Bend. Both in care of Bryant Funeral Home or Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel.

28 Dec 2004 The Hays Daily News Julia O. Westhusin
Julia 0. Westhusin 86, Plainville, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, at the Rooks County Nursing Home.
She was born Aug. 8, 1918, in Rooks County to and Elizabeth (Aulbach) Westhusin. She graduated from Plainville High School and the Marymount College nursing program in Salina. She worked for McDonald-Douglas Aircraft in Torrance, Calif., from World War II until her retirement 40 years later. She was a Plainville resident since 1991.
Survivors include a brother, Westhusin Plainville.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville burial in the church cemetery.
A ladies guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, followed by a parish vigil at 7:30 p.m. Friends can sign the register book from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the organization of the donor's choice in care of the chapel.

27 Dec 2004 The Hays Daily News Vance Leroy Arrington
Vance Leroy Arrington, 87, Hays, died Friday, Dec. 24, 2004, at the Wheatland Nursing Center, Russell. He was born March 21, 1917, in Stockton to Alpha and Florence (Waters) Arrington. He attended schools in Rooks County. He was a retired contractor and the minister of the Hays Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness.
Survivors include his wife, (Lindeman) Arrington, of the home two sons, Arrington Bella Vista, Ark., and Robert Arrington, Hays five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Hays Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness.
Memorials are suggested to the Hays Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 1112 Canterbury.
Carlson-Ford-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina, is in charge of arrangements.

22 Dec 2004 The Manhattan Mercury Lyle Arthur Sutton
Lyle Arthur Sutton, 72, of Wamego, died Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka. He was born in Plainville, the son of Lester Lee Sutton Sr. and Marie Isabell (Wise) Sutton. He was raised in the Wamego area by his mother and stepfather Elmer E. Sutton. He attended Wamego High School. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea, and worked as a welder and a mechanic. He married Mary Virginia Riniker. They later divorced. His family said in his retirement he enjoyed gardening and working on his garden tractors.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Lee Sutton Sr.; stepfather, Elmer E. Sutton; and two brothers, Lester Sutton and Henry Sutton. He is survived by his mother, Marie Isabell Sutton of Wamego; three children, Craig E. Sutton of Westmoreland, Jeanette I. Sutton of Baldwin City, and Steven J. Sutton of Wamego; three sisters, Helen Weller and husband Ralph of Manhattan, Margie Durkes of Topeka, and Mary Jane Mahoney and husband Jim of Norway, Iowa.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Newcomer Family Funeral Home followed by graveside services at noon Friday at Penwell-Gabel memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the VA Medical Center, 2200 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka 66622. Online condolences may be left at www.newcomerfamily.com .

16 Dec 2004 The Hays Daily News Robert A. Ballard
Robert A. Ballard, 83, Stockton, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, at the Solomon Valley Manor. He was born Oct. 10, 1921, in Rooks County, to Roy A. and Laura (Selbe) Ballard. He attended Woodston High School. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II.
He married Patricia Hale on Feb. 24, 1946, in Woodston. He farmed, was with the crop & livestock reporting service, and cut and trimmed trees, all in the Stockton area.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a son, Robert Ballard, Concordia two daughters, Pamela Heller, Phillipsburg, and Rebecca Staley, Beloit six grandchildren 2 step grandchildren five great-grandchildren and nine step great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Main Street Christian Church, Stockton burial in the Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday. Visitation will continue from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the church or the German ministries in care of the funeral home.

14 Dec 2004 The Hays Daily News Cora E. Norris
Cora E. (Dorr) Norris, 95, Osborne, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, at Parkview Care Center. She was born Aug. 4, 1909, in Laton. She was a homemaker and resident of Osborne since 2001.
Survivors include a sister, Gladys Norris, Osborne; four grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Norris, April 15, 1986, and a daughter, Vickey Sue Robinson.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Clark-Gashaw Chapel, Osborne; burial in the Pleasant (article cut off at this point.)

12 Dec 2004 The Hays Daily News Lydia L. McMullen
Lydia L. McMullen, 89, Plainville, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville. She was born June 27, 1915, in Ellis to Jacob and Anna (Schumacher) Lang. She graduated from Ellis High School.
She married James E. McMullen on June 22, 1948, in Ellis. He preceded her in death on Nov. 29, 1979. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, David McMullen, Courtland six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son,
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plainville.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at the church.
A Ladies Guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel with a parish vigil service 7 p.m. today followed by a Daughters of Isabella Rosary at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart School or to House Calls of HMC Home Health & Hospice and may be sent in care of the chapel.

aft 10 Dec 2004 Downing & Lahey Mortuary Phillip Waldine Tennyson
Tennyson, Phillip Waldine, 77, of rural Augusta, KS, passed away Friday, December 10, 2004 at St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita after a long illness. He was born April 4, 1927, in Amarillo, Texas to Dean and Vivian (Hanes) Tennyson, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Verla (Brandner) of the home and four children, including two sons: Terry and wife Melanie of Augusta, Kansas, Randy and wife Pam of Andover, Kansas; two daughters: Debbie Rice and husband Mike of Wamego, Kansas and Kathy Brown of Las Vegas, Nevada. Survivors also include seven grandchildren, as well as two great-grandchildren. Surviving brothers and sisters include Lynn and wife Marcene of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Elvin and wife Rose of Valley Center, Kansas, Garry and wife Sherry of Colleyville, Texas, Norman and wife Sharon of Newton, Kansas, Juanita Dennett and husband Harold of Palco, Kansas, Wanda Schiefelbein of Phoenix, Arizona, Karen Browning of Olathe, Kansas, a sister-in-law, Gwen Tennyson, of Linnwood, Washington and many nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Orville and Duaine ,one brother-in-law, Kenneth Schiefelbein, and a son-in-law, Grover Holden also preceded him in death. After starting work at Boeing at the age of 16, Phillip enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and served on the island of Guam during WWII. Upon honorable discharge from the Navy, he returned to Kansas and in 1947 began his 38 year career with Conoco Oil Company, working in Valley Center, Palco, Jennings, Plainville and Pratt, Kansas. After raising his family in Kansas, he moved with his wife to Enid, Oklahoma in 1980 and then on to Tuttle, Oklahoma for a brief time. He retired as an oil production supervisor in 1985 at the age of 58. Upon his retirement, he and his wife, Verla, moved back to Kansas, living in the country near Augusta. In his 19 years of retirement, he enjoyed observing the stock market, attending auctions, collecting antiques and tending his acreage east of Andover, Kansas. He was a loving husband, father and was especially interested in all his grandchildren’s careers and educational endeavors. He regularly attended their sports activities, and was proud to be a great-grandfather. He also loved dancing, storytelling, and listening to live music at the Augusta Senior Center, where his oldest son plays the bass guitar. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 14 at 10:00 A.M. at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East in Wichita, Kansas. Burial will be in the Kechi Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 ~ 7:30 P.M., Monday at Downing & Lahey Mortuary. Memorial donations may be made to the Augusta Senior Center, 640 Osage, Augusta, Kansas, 67010.

10 Dec 2004 The Hays Daily News Bacil Butler
Bacil Butler, 92, Stockton, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, at Hays Medical Center.
He was born in Lebanon, Mo., to Harvey and Harriet “Hattie” (Huff) Butler. He was a farmer and worked for the Green Thumb Program in Glen Elder and in Oregon.
He married Esther Proeger on Jan. 12, 1933. She died April 20, 1979. He married Lucinda Hammond on Aug. 5, 1980, in Georgetown, Colo.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a son, Richard Butler, Golden Valley, Ariz. two stepsons, Raymond “Clint” Vrollier and G. Vrollier, both of Ulysses a daughter, Verna Van Donge, Liberal a stepdaughter, Anna Marie Wredrich, Gold Hill, Ore. a brother, Riggle Butler, Beloit six grandchildren three step grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Kingdom Hall in Phillipsburg burial in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, rural Woodston.
No visitation is planned.

8 Dec 2004 The Hays Daily News Rhonda K. Kollman
Rhonda K. Kollman, 51, Jetmore, formerly of Stockton, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004, at Hodgeman County Health Center.
She was born Aug. 1, 1953, in Stockton to Karl A. and Quetona M. (Bird) Williams.
She graduated from Stockton High School and attended Colby Community College.
She married Gary Kollman on Jan. 4, 1972, at Larned. He died May 24, 1997. She had worked for Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton, prior to moving to Jetmore.
Survivors include two sons, Kollman, Dallas, and Andrew Kollman, Hays her mother, Stockton and three brothers, Williams and Robert Williams, both of Stockton, and Richard Williams, Salina.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Survey Cemetery, south of Woodston.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton.
Memorials are suggested to O'Shea Memorial Clinic, 810 Bramley, Jetmore, KS 67854.

8 Dec 2004 The Hays Daily News Daniel J. Westhusin
Daniel J. Westhusin 58, Groton, Conn., a former Hays resident, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, at Yale New Haven Hospital.
He was born Jan. 4, 1946, in Hays, to Thomas J. and Josephine (Kaba) Westhusin. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and a graduate of the University of New Haven.
He married Linda Gates on Oct. 8, 1994, at Groton. He worked for the Electric Boat Corp.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a son, Thomas R. Westhusin, Hillsborough, N. J. a stepson, G. Merrill, Thornton, Colo. a daughter, Laura I. Westhusin, Blue Springs, Mo. two brothers, Westhusin Moreno Valley, Calif., and Westhusin Plainville two sisters, Margaret Newton, Leesburg, Texas, and Harris, Minneapolis a granddaughter and two step-grandsons.
Services in Groton were Tuesday. Additional services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel. A parish vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Grade School, Plainville, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or Submarine Veterans, Groton, Conn.

7 Dec 2004 The Hays Daily News Taten Scott McDermott
Taten Scott McDermott, infant son of and Sheila (Eichman) McDermott, Zurich, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, at the Rooks County Health Center.
He was born Oct. 20, 2004, in Hays.
Survivors include his parents, of the home a brother, Tanner McDermott, of the home a sister, Taylor McDermott, of the home grandparents, Peggy and Glen Birney, Broken Bow, Neb., Charles and Shirley Eichman, WaKeeney, and Troy McDermott Omaha, Neb. and great-grandparents, and George Halsey, North Platte, Neb., Buel and Penny Taylor, Hermiston, Ore., Thelma Eichman, Zurich, and Margaret Hedge, WaKeeney.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Nathaniel Burbach, and great-grandparents, Eichman, McDermott and Everett Hedge.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasant View Cemetery, Palco.
Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
Memorials are suggested to the Taten Scott McDermott Memorial Fund in care of the chapel.

5 Dec 2004 The Hays Daily News Hays KS Stella M. Roth
Stella M. Roth, 88, Hays, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2004, at the Hays Good Samaritan Center.
She was born March 4, 1916, in Damar to Medie and Armaline (LeBarge) Bedard..
She married Hyacinth Roth on May 23, 1929, in Hays. He died Oct. 21, 1983. They lived in California, and she returned to Hays in 1994. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays.
Survivors include a son, Marc Roth, Oak Hill, Va. a brother, Levi Bedard, Hays and two grandchildren, Michael Roth, Redondo Beach, Calif., and Anne Garceau, Portland.
She was preceded in death by a son, Roth.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine. There will be a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Council of Ellis County or for Masses.

3 Dec 2004 The Hays Daily News Doralynn A. Amos
Doralynn A. Amos, 88, Plainville, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, at Hays Medical Center.
She was born July 2, 1916, near Plainville to R. and Clara (Meritt) Collins. She graduated from Plainville High School and attended nursing school in Kansas City.
She married Robert C. Amos on June 30, 1937, in Hays. He died in February 1972.
Survivors include a son, Don Amos, Plainville a daughter, Lynn Carmichael Plainville three grandchildren three great-grandchildren and a step great-grandchild.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church, Plainville burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today and 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the church.

25 Nov 2004 The Hays Daily News Hays KS Reva Hixon
Reva Hixon, 84, Palco, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney.
She was born Dec. 1, 1919, in Zurich to O. C. and Flora (Atherton) Ouderkirk.
She married Frederick Hixon on Dec. 31, 1937, in Meridian, Idaho. He died March 7, 1997. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include three daughters, Connie Clayton, Lakeland, Fla., Sharon Hixon, Hill City, and Juanita Lumpkins, Palco a son, Lowell Hixon, Spivey a sister, Steffey, Washington 13 grandchildren 35 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Palco.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association sent in care of the funeral chapel.

23 Nov 2004 Stevenson and Sons Lavina Deveny
Lavina A. Deveny died November 20, 2004 of natural causes in Billings, Montana. Lavina was born on September 29, 1911 to Henry and Mary Schrandt on their farm east of Plainville, Kansas. She spent her youth in Plainville and then attended Beauty School in Hayes, Kansas. She worked as a beautician in Hayes and Kansas City, Missouri before moving to work in Los Angeles, California in 1936. In 1943 she bought and operated the Mayfair Beauty Salon in San Francisco. Lavina was fond of her adopted state California. She enjoyed dancing to the music of the Big Band Era, spending time at the beach, competing in archery, attending operas, and riding horses. Lavina met Dan Deveny from Sanders, Montana while he was stationed in San Francisco during WWII. They were married in 1946. Following a month-long honeymoon in Mexico they settled on the Deveny family homestead near Sanders where they farmed, ranched and raised five children. Lavina was an accomplished homemaker and gardener. She also enjoyed bowling, playing the piano, card games, and daily walks. She was a member of the Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church and Alter Society in Hysham, Montana and the American Legion Auxiliary. Dan died in 1994 and in 1996 Lavina moved to the Aspen View Retirement Community in Billings. Since 1998 she was a resident of the Rim Shadows Personal Care Home where she was appreciated for her piano playing, upbeat attitude, and sense of humor.
Lavina is survived by daughters Patricia Deveny of Billings and Christine Deveny and her husband Ken Knudson of Helena; sons Dan R. and Sandy Deveny of Winnemucca, Nevada, Frank and Peggy Deveny of Sanders, and Tom Deveny and his friend Kathy Knudsen of Missoula; a grandson Bill Deveny of Bozeman; granddaughters Jackie Deveny of Missoula, Laura Murray of Austin, Texas, and Adele Swaim of Helena; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Dan and nine brothers and sisters.
Condolences can be sent to the Deveny family at www.stevensonandsons.com
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of the arrangements.

21 Nov 2004 The Salina Journal Salina KS K. " Bob" Linder
PLAINVILLE Robert K. " Bob" Linder, 80, Plainville, died Nov. 11, 2004. Mr. Linder was born April 22, 1924, in Sylvan Grove. He was retired from Union Pacific Railroad. Survivors include three sons, Douglas and Brent, both of Pittsburg, and Terry of San Antonio four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Sylvan Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Ellis Railroad Museum, P. O. Box 82, Ellis, KS 67637. There will be no visitation. Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home, Sylvan Grove, is handling arrangements.

18 Nov 2004 The Hays Daily News Eloise E. Slansky
Eloise E. Slansky, 63, Stockton, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, at the Rooks County Health Center, Plainville.
She was born Sept. 19, 1941, in Hays to Frank and Verna (Hamit) Hammond. She graduated from Phillipsburg High School and was a program technician for the USDA in Stockton.
She married Roy D. Slansky on June 1, 1963, in Logan. He died Aug. 4, 2002.
Survivors include three sons Slansky, Kearney, Neb., Timothy Slansky, Chanute, and J. Slansky, Valley Center a sister, Darlee Sissel, Phillipsburg and four grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Main Street Christian Church, Stockton burial in the Stockton Cemetery.

17 Nov 2004 The Hays Daily News Eunice A. Weltmer
Eunice A. Weltmer, 76, Plainville, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, at the Rooks County Health Center.
She was born Sept. 12, 1928, in Smith Center to F. and Sabina (Maddocks) Lewis. She was graduate of Smith Center High School and was a homemaker.
She married Robert W. Weltmer on Oct. 10, 1949, in Smith Center. He died Jan. 30, 1988.
Survivors include two sons, L. Weltmer, Wichita, and Daniel J. Weltmer, Plainville a daughter, Patricia J. Bear, Waldo two sisters, Gladie Bienhoff, Smith Center, and Maxine Slothower Bethany, Okla. nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Plainville Church of the Nazarene burial in the Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Plainville Church of the Nazarene.

16 Nov 2004 The Hays Daily News Virginia M. Saunders
Virginia M. Saunders, 82, Stockton, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, at the Via Christie Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus, Wichita.
She was born Dec. 16, 1921, near Alton to Walter and Elva Merle (Eaton) Bates.
She married William E. “Bill” Saunders on Jan. 21, 1946, in Beloit. He died Feb. 26, 1965. They owned the K& B Cafe in Stockton for 25 years.
Survivors include two sons, Saunders, Stockton and Michael Saunders, Centennial, Colo. two brothers Bates, Bella Vista, Ark., and Max Bates, Cheyenne one sister Lucy Bischoff, Carlsbad, N.M. seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her sister Cleora Pulice and brother Jackie Bates.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton burial in Grant Center Cemetery, Alton.
Visitation was from 9 a.m. until service today at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Senior Companions and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

16 Nov 2004 Post Independent Writer (Glenwood Springs, Co.) Irene Bretz
Irene Bretz was born to Richard Leander and Minnie (Lohoff) Morgan on a farm near Dighton, Kan., on Dec. 6, 1922. She attended rural grade school for several years, then completed high school in the Dighton school system in 1941. On Aug. 24, 1941, she married Gerald Bretz, who was engaged in teaching and farming. After her husband was called to service, she followed him to California and back to Kansas. In California, she worked at various jobs, attended UCLA, and worked in a defense plant until the end of the war. After the war they moved to Wichita, Kan. After living in Wichita for 10 years, they moved to Scott City, Kan., and stayed there for 25 years, where she had a small business and was also a licensed real estate sales woman. Upon retirement in 1982 the couple moved to Glenwood Springs, where they built a house and had spent the winters traveling. in 2000, Irene began suffering from spinal stinosis, which became increasingly painful. She died of complications on Sunday, Nov. 14, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs.
She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Janet Kollman, of Woodston, Kan., and a grandson, Martin Kollman, of Hays, Kan.
Farnum-Holt Funeral Home, 405 W. Seventh St., Glenwood Springs, is in charge of arrangements .Farnum-Holt Funeral Home, 405 W. Seventh St., Glenwood Springs, is in charge of arrangements.

16 Nov 2004 The Salina Journal Mary Berland
DAMAR Mary Berland, 86, Damar, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004.
Mrs. Berland was born Mary Arpin on April 7, 1918, in Damar. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Urich in 1983 and six grandchildren.
Survivors include seven sons, Gilbert and Tim, both of Damar, Gary of Smithville, Va., Stephen of Manhattan, Mark of Poquoson, Va., Reginal of Evergreen, Colo., and of Lebo five daughters, Carol Gordinaier of Derby, Deanna Normandin of Poquoson, Va., Susan German of Independence, Mo., Lucinda Moore of Orlando, Fla., and Laura Weatherly of Kitty Hawk, N. C. a brother, Alfred Arpin of Damar two sisters, Duetta LaPlante of Missouri and Thyfault of Damar 41 grandchildren 35 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
A Christian wake will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the church..
Memorials may be made for Masses or to St. Joseph Catholic Church Restoration Fund.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Spencer-Stinemetz Chapel 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City 67642, and from 9 a.m. until the service Wednesday at the church.

12 Nov 2004 The Salina Journal Marquetta D. Ulrich
PLAINVILLE -- Marquetta D. Ulrich, 75, Plainville, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004.
Mrs. Ulrich was born Marquetta D. Francis on March 2, 1929, in Hunter. She worked for the Veterans Hospital and Duckwall's in Topeka.
Survivors include two daughters, Diana D. Davis and Donna D. Duley, both of Topeka her companion, Bob Cheek, of the home two sisters, Juanita Pummill of Hays and Darlene Herrick of Damar four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Damar.
Memorials may be made to House Calls of HMC/Home Health and Hospice, in care of the funeral home.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time today at the funeral chapel.

12 Nov 2004 The Hays Daily News Elsie Mae Lowry
Elsie Mae Lowry, 86, Stockton, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004, at Solomon Valley Manor.
She was born March 12, 1918, to Sylvester and Jennie Mae (Roberts) Beesley in Gove County. She graduated from Gove Rural High School and Fort Hays Sate University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education.
She married Lawrence Leland Lowry on Dec. 26, 1953 he preceded her in death. She school for 21 years at elementary schools in Gove County, Quinter, Wichita, Hays and Webster. She also farmed with her husband.
Survivors include a son, Richard Lowry Stockton 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son,
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Stockton United Methodist Church burial in Stockton City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Manor or the church.

12 Nov 2004 The Hays Daily News Esther Mae Wise, 83, Plainville, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004, at the Rooks County Nursing Home.
She was born Jan. 1, 1921, in Codell to Charles and Louisa (Reedy) Dougherty. She graduated from Natoma High School. She married Wise on June 9, 1952, in Rooks County. He died Feb. 19, 1985. She was a cook at area restaurants, was a grocery store owner and homemaker.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Ruth Cain, Plainville, Jane Simpson, Berthoud, Colo., and Barbara McLaughlin, Stockton a sister, Bos, Osborne seven grandchildren three step grandchildren eight great-grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Plainville Church of the Nazarene burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to House Calls of HMC-Home Health and Hospice and may be sent in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.

8 Nov 2004 The Salina Journal Gladys B. Conway
OSBORNE KS Gladys B. Conway, 89, Osborne, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2004.
Mrs. Conway was born Gladys B. Cadoret on Dec. 12, 1914, in Stockton. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George, in 1998 a daughter, Georgia James, in 1987 and a great-grandson.
Survivors include four sons, John and Bill, both of Osborne, Pat of Alton and Raymond of Beloit two daughters, Carol Knott of Salina and Koelling of Paradise 21 grandchildren 49 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, 238 N. First, Osborne 67473. Burial will be in Osborne Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Osborne County Memorial Hospital or Hospice Services.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary.

5 Nov 2004 The Salina Journal Paul H. Bowman
CODELL KS H. Bowman 58, Codell, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004.
Mr. Bowman was born Sept. 26, 1946, in Russell. He was the owner and operator of Paul Bowman Oil Company.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Cereceres, of the home three daughters, Carrie Kooken of Havelock, N. C., Melanie Livingston of Culver, Ore., and Glisson of Scottsdale, Ariz. a son, Guffey of Codell two brothers, Louis " Don" Bowman of Codell and " Bill" Bowman of Natoma his mother, Winona Bowman of Codell seven granddaughters and three grandsons.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church, Plainville. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery with military honors provided by Fort Riley Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to House Calls of HMC Home Health & Hospice, in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.

28 Oct 2004 The Hays Daily News Raymond L. Frazier
Raymond L. Frazier, 92, Hill City, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, at Dawson Place Nursing Home. He was born March 12, 1912, in Palco to Harley and Mamie (Moristy) Frazier. He married Laura C. Hebert on Aug. 23, 1932, in WaKeeney. He was a mechanic.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; and a grandson.
He was preceded in death by two daughters.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hill City; burial in Morlan Township Cemetery, rural (article cut off at this point.)

20 Oct 2004 The Hays Daily News Lee Harris
Burl Lee Harris, 89, Plainville, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell.
He was born Oct. 20, 1914, in Kellyville, Okla., to Ed and Annie Harris. He was a U. S. Army Air Force veteran during World War II.
He married Anita Record on June 4, 1940, in Sapulpa, Okla. He was a retired cable tool puller.
Survivors include his wife three sons, Robert Harris and Tom Harris, both of Great Bend, and Harris, Topeka three daughters, Dorothy Schmidt, Topeka, Jackie Meitler Glenwood Springs, Colo., and Patty Harris, Wichita 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son Kenneth Harris.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Plainville Funeral Home, Plainville burial will be at a later date in the Mound, Oklahoma, Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Paradise Masonic Lodge of Plainville and in care of the funeral home.

20 Oct 2004 unknown paper Clarence ‘Sam' Kuhlmann
Clarence “Sam” Kuhlmann, 90, Stockton, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, at his home.
He was born Oct. 22, 1913, in Athol to Dick and Velleta (Larson) Kuhlmann. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II.
He married Geraldine Dorthea Prosser on Sept. 28, 1941, in Athol. She died May 21, 1991. He was a truck driver delivering equipment for Rupp Implement of Stockton and numerous other trucking companies.
Survivors include four sons, Kuhlmann, Osborne, and Jimmie Kuhlmann, Larry Kuhlmann and Dennis Kuhlmann, all of Stockton two brothers, Vernon Kuhlmann and Gilbert Kuhlmann, both of Kensington 14 grandchildren 25 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton burial in St. John Cemetery, rural Athol.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to House Calls of HMC/Home Health and Hospice in care of the funeral home.

20 Oct 2004 unknown paper Dustin Scott Kipp
Dustin Scott Kipp, 19, Plainville, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, in rural Dodge City as a result of an automobile accident.
He was born June 7, 1985, in Great Bend to Scott Hilliard and DeAnn Kipp
He was an assembly worker for Adronics/Elrob Mfg. Inc., Hays.
Survivors include a son, Skyler Kipp, Plainville his father, Great Bend his mother and stepfather, and Perrell Stanley, Plainville two brothers, Becker, Great Bend, and Jerrid Kipp, Ellsworth a sister, Keil, Plainville four stepbrothers, David Stanley, Perrell Stanley, Matthew Stanley and Rylee Stanley, all of Norton his grandparents, Doris Hilliard and Betty Kipp, both of Great Bend, Wayne and June Portnier, Jamestown, Tenn., and Russ and Donna Stanley, Lincoln, Neb. and his great-grandmother, Irene Sargent Great Bend.
His companion, Amber Dimitt was also fatally injured in the same automobile accident.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend burial in Lakin-Comanche Cemetery, Ellinwood.
Visitation will be until 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Skyler Kipp Education Fund.

19 Oct 2004 The Hays Daily News Morton D. "Marty" Reed
Morton D. "Marty" Reed, 58, Ellsworth, a former McCracken resident, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, at Ellsworth County Medical Center. He was born May 5, 1946, in Alton, Ill. to Robert and Leah (James) Reed. He married Janet Ferland on July 4, 1970, in Zurich. He was a retired Kansas Highway Patrol trooper.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Darin Reed and Daniel Reed, both of Hays; two daughters, Lisa Weber, Hays, and Lori Sprague, McPherson; and (article cut off at this point)

aft 14 Oct 2004 Unknown Newspaper Stacha M. Williams
Stacha M. WILLIAMS, 92, Beatrice, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, at the Beatrice Manor. She was born Dec. 9, 1911, in Alvo, Neb. She married Everett "Nick" Williams on July 9, 1932, in Stockton.
She was preceded in death by her parents George and Lavina Sutton; husband, Everett; daughter, Betty Swenson; son, Gene Williams; brother, Merle Sutton and her twin brother, Stan Sutton; sisters, Opal Sutton and Mabel McKibbon.
Funeral: Friday, Oct. 22, Harman-Wright Mortuary Chapel, Seventh and Elk streets, Beatrice. Burial: Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln. Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice, in charge of arrangements.

14 Oct 2004 The Salina Journal Gerald A. Desaire
DAMAR KS Gerald A. Desaire, 57, Damar, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004. Mr. Desaire was born Dec. 2, 1946, in Hays. He was a farmer and stockman. Survivors include his wife, Nina, of Damar two daughters, Mary Beth Desaire of Hill City and Kellie Desaire three brothers, Leon of Hill City, Delbert of Plainville and Stephen of Lenora two sisters, Marinda Baker of Phillipsburg and Thirza Wells of Zurich and two grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Damar. A vigil and rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to Masses. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Spencer-Stinemetz Chapel, 522 N. Pomeroy Ave., Hill City 67642, and from 9 a.m. to service time Tuesday at the church.

5 Oct 2004 The Hays Daily News Joe Novotny
Joe Novotny, 85, Hays, formerly of Luray, Kansas, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, at the Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita.
He was born March 19, 1919, in Zurich, Kansas, to and Katrina “Katie” (Hrabe) Novotny. He graduated from Palco High School and Fort Hays State University with degrees in industrial arts and social studies. He was a U. S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II.
He married Emma Young on August 11, 1945, in Muskogee, Okla. She died Dec. 8, 2003. He was former vice president of the Luray State Bank and a partner in the O'Leary and Novotny Insurance Agency.
Survivors include a daughter, J. Novotny, Luray a sister, Ingebritson, Hays and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Luray Methodist Church burial at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington.
Memorials are suggested to the church or American Heart Association in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P. O. Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

aft 1 Oct 2004 Concordia Blade Empire Margaret A. Aikman
Margaret A. Aikman, 45, Hutchinson, and formerly of the Natoma area, died Friday, October 1, 2004, at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina.
She was born, Nov. 1, 1958, at Leon, Iowa, to Robert Eugene and Agnes Isabel Kemp Aikman. She grew up in Riverside, Calif. and graduated from Marino Valley High School in 1976. She moved to the Natoma area at the age of 20.
In 1980, she was united in marriage to Cale Richmond. He preceded her in death in 1983.
After his death, she went back to school, attending Cloud County Community College in Concordia, earning membership in Phi Theta Kappa for academic achievement. After two years of study at Cloud County, she transferred to Fort Hays State College and studied History for one year. She resided in Concordia, Phillipsburg and Plainville before moving to Hutchinson in 1995. She farmed and raised cows in the Hutchinson area. She also assisted her brother as a woodworker.
Survivors include her husband, Lance Colle, Hutchinson; three daughters, Bonnie Blochlinger and husband Brad, Salina; Staci Shanks and husband Jon, also of Salina; and Casey Richmond, Hutchinson; three stepdaughters, Jennifer Ferrante, Tucson, Ariz.; Mardi Gutierrez, Codell; and Addie Colle, Haven; one stepson, Ben Colle, Hutchinson; mother-in-law, Della Richmond, Natoma; brother Richard Aikman and wife Karla, Natoma; two stepbrothers, Rob Arnold, Minnesota, and Mike Arnold, Kansas; two stepsisters, Marla Mendez, Plainville, and Lynn Ramsey, Natoma; five grandchildren; three nephews; and one niece.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Cale; a sister and her stepfather, Pete Arnold.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 5, 2004, at the Natoma Cemetery with Chaplain Eugene Hall officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, and from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Tuesday, at the Pohlman-Heise Mortuary in Russell. The family will receive friends from noon to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Mortuary before proceeding to the Natoma Cemetery for graveside services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Margaret Aikman Memorial Fund, which will be designated later by her family and may be sent in care of Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, 610 N. Maple St., Russell, KS 67665.

30 Sep 2004 The Hays Daily News Neola M. Breckenridge
Neola M. Breckenridge, 72, Stockton, Ks., died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, at Hays Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 21, 1932, in Salina to Lewis and Erna (Grasch) Griffin. She graduated from Stockton High School in 1950.
She married Eugene Breckenridge on Aug. 13, 1950, near Natoma. She was a homemaker and worked for the Stockton Public Library for 40 years, retiring as head librarian in 2003.
Survivors include her husband, of the home a son, Michael Breckenridge, Hays two daughters, Ericka Werling, Solomon, and Susan Lanphear, Bakersfield, Calif. seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church, Plainville burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Stockton Public Library or the church in care of the funeral home.

aft 29 Sep 2004 Southwest Daily Times Janet K. Fowler
TOPEKA ­ Janet K. Fowler, 39, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004 in Topeka.
She was born June 5, 1965, in Beaver County, Okla. She graduated from Liberal High School in 1983 and received her certification in office occupations and worked as a secretary for Dr. Romans for several years. She attended the First Southern Baptist Church. She was active in the cancer groups Circle of Faith and Relay for Life. She was a board member of OTLR, and she was involved with the Girl Scouts of Liberal.
Survivors include two sons, Ben and Adam Martin, both of Liberal; one daughter, Annie Fowler, Liberal; her fiancee, Terry Carlile, Liberal; her grandmother, Hazel Irene Fowler, Palco; one brother, Terry Cokeley and fiancee, DeeAnn Livingston, Turpin, Okla.,; three sisters, Kim Gaylord, Decatur, Ark., Sheryl Hickey and husband Pat, Houston, and Cindy Osborn and husband Frank, Omaha, Neb.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Erma Charlene Cokeley.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Southern Baptist Church with the Rev. Keith Bryant presiding.
Burial will be in the Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m., Saturday at Miller Mortuary.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Relay for Life in care of Miller Mortuary.

24 Sep 2004 Windsor Tribune (Greeley, Co.) Veda J. Bachman
Veda J. Bachman, 93, of Greeley died Wednesday, Sept. 22, at Bonell Good Samaritan Center in Greeley with the same quiet dignity with which she lived her life. She was born June 23, 1911, in Plainville, Kan., to Henry and Sadie (Sawyer) Buchheister. On June 16, 1932, she married Albert J. "Al" Bachman in Plainville, Kan. For 30 years, they owned and operated Bachman's Office Equipment and Supplies in Greeley before retiring in October 1975 when the business was sold.
Survivors are a daughter, Audrey J. Holland of Denver; a brother, Jack Buchheister of Overland Park, Kan.; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-granddaughters. A daughter, Dorothy Durbin, who lived in Bowling Green, Ky.; seven brothers, and three sisters are deceased.
Private memorial services will be at Stoddard Funeral Home. Cremation. Interment will be in the St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church Cemetery in
Sunfish, Ky., at a later date.
Donations may be made to St. John Catholic Church Cemetery Fund in care of Ray Durbin, 501 Roundhill-Sunfish Road, Roundhill, KY 42275.

24 Sep 2004 The Hays Daily News Hays KS Candace M. Dryden
Candace M. Dryden, 84, Stockton, KS, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, at Solomon Valley Manor.
She was born July 20, 1920, in Rooks County, KS, to Roy and Laura (Selbe) Ballard. She graduated from Woodston High School and from nursing school in Concordia.
She married David Keith Dryden on April 21, 1946, in Stockton. She was a nurse at Hadley Medical Center in Hays and later at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.
Survivors include two sons, Dryden, Stockton, and Blaine Dryden Hays two daughters, Elizabeth Eaton, Homer Glen, Ill., and Charlotte Dillingham, Holcomb a brother, Robert Ballard, Stockton 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith, on Nov. 18, 1974.
No services are planned. She donated her body to the University of Kansas School of Medicine.
Memorials are suggested to Stockton Public Library.
Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, is in charge of arrangements.

20 Sep 2004 The Hays Daily News Hays, KS Terry L. Carsten
Terry L. Carsten, 48, rural Stockton, KS, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, at his home.
He was born Sept. 9, 1956, to Bernard and Dorothy (Davey) Carsten. He graduated from Stockton High School in 1974 and from Wichita Automotive. He attended Fort Hays State University.
He married Deb Brotton on July 14, 1978, in Hays, KS. He was a farmer-stockman.
Survivors include his wife, of the home three daughters, Ginger and Katy, all of the home his father, rural Stockton a brother, Rod, Elkhart, Iowa and a sister, Menzies, Raymore, Mo.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Services were today at United Methodist Church, Stockton burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Terry L. Carsten Memorial Fund for his children's college fund, the Assembly of God Church or to Hays Medical Center Home Health and Hospice, and can be sent in care of Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, KS.

19 Sep 2004 Tracy Press Cecilia Ann Craig-Klemm
Cecilia Ann Craig-Klemm, age 41, died September 13, 2004 at Sutter Tracy Community Hospital in Tracy, California. She was born June 14,1963 to R. Gene and Dora (Michaelis) Craig of Hays, Kansas.
Cecilia, a native of Natoma, Kansas, graduated from Natoma High School and Fort Hays State University. She lived in Tracy, California for fifteen years. On August 31, 1990 she was united in marriage to Jack C. Klemm. They became parents of Danielle Marie on May 27, 1995.
Her family and friends will remember her voice, love of music and dedication to her family. She enjoyed helping people and was a very giving person. She also liked a good softball game. was a Realtor in their family owned business. Cecilia was a member of South Winds Church of Tracy, where she was a participant in their music ministry the Central Valley Association of Realtors Tracy Chamber of Commerce and Relay For Life.
Survivors include her husband, Jack C. Klemm, daughter, Marie Klemm, both of Tracy her father Gene Craig of Hays, Kansas five brothers and sisters Phillip J. (Sherri) of Rockledge Florida, C. (John) Steeples of Palco, Kansas, Douglas J. (Debra) of Austin, Texas, Barbara J. (Todd) Coffey of Baldwin City Kansas, Ward D. (Crystal) Craig of Russell, Kansas. Also many nieces, nephews and many, many friends.
Her mother, Dora Marie Craig and a brother, Daniel V. Craig, both preceded her in death.
A memorial service was held earlier this month at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Tracy, California.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society and designated “Tracy Relay For Life” in Cecilia Craig-Klemm’s name. Contributions can be mailed directly to the American Cancer Society, 207 East Alpine, Stockton, California 95204.

18 Sep 2004 Greeley Tribune (Greeley, Co.) Joseph Lynn Mikle
Joseph Lynn Milke, 43, of Greeley died Tuesday, Sept. 14, in an accident while swimming in Longboat Key in Florida. Born June 22, 1961, in Plainville, Kan., to Clarence and Vera Milke, he was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Church in Plainville. He attended grade school through his sophomore year in Plainville. In 1977, he moved with his family to Lance Creek, Wyo., where he attended Niobrara County High School in Lusk, Wyo. He graduated in 1979. In 1981, he married Kathy Hester in Lusk. They had three children. They later divorced. Mr. Milke came to Greeley in 1985 with his three children. He began working at the Greeley Gas Co. in April 1987. While working at Greeley Gas, he met Nancy Dahlgren and her daughter, Jessica. Nancy and Joe were married July 28, 1990, in Ault. Spending time with his family was Mr. Milke's top priority. He also loved to vacation. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, camper, boatsman and golfer. Mr. Milke also donated his time and money to family, friends and organizations.
Survivors are his wife, Nancy Ann Milke of Greeley; two sons, Zachary and Joseph Milke, both of Greeley; two daughters, Jessica Riegel of Orlando, Fla., and Sarah Milke of Greeley; his parents, Clarence and Vera Milke of Hays, Kan.; a brother, Rodney Milke and wife Lori and their three children, Ben, Matthew and Emilie, all of Hays; five brothers-in-law, John, Ron, Kenny, Paul and Gary Dahlgren and their wives; his mother-in-law, Gertrude Dahlgren; and six nieces and two nephews.
A sister-in-law, Susan Dahlgren, who lived in Peoria, Ill., and his father-in-law, John Robert Dahlgren, are deceased.
Friends may visit 4-7 p.m. Monday in the Refectory at Northern Colorado Crematory, 700 8th St., Greeley.

31 Aug 2004 The Salina Journal Salina KS Joe Donald " Don" Cowley
PLAINVILLE KS Donald " Don" Cowley, 76, Plainville, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004.
Mr. Cowley was born April 26, 1928, in El Dorado. He retired from Arco, then worked for Chase Well Service and was working for Reif Welding and Construction.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a daughter, Donna Lynn Jackman of Endever, Wis. two stepdaughters, Dopita of Hays and LaDuke of Stockton five sons, Mike of Kingfisher, Okla., of Natoma, Danny of Missoula, Mont., of Dolores, Colo., and Pat, address unknown three stepsons, Kevin LaDuke of LaVergne, Tenn., Kelly LaDuke of Orange County, Calif., and LaDuke of Rock Wall, Texas a brother, David Lee of Cortez, Colo. a sister, Beverly Jean Shipman of Florence 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Christian Church, Plainville. Burial will be in Plainville Cemetery, with military honors by the Reeder-Dinkel-Westhusin VFW Post 8871.
Memorials may be made to the Cowley Memorial Fund, in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel, and from 9 a.m. to service time Thursday at the church.

24 Aug 2004 Hays Daily News Bernice Irene Rubottom
OSBORNE - Bernice Irene Rubottom, 87, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at Parkview Care Center. She was born Nov. 11, 1916, in Osborne County to Raymond and Mary Ann (Smith) Worden. She married Norman Glen Rubottom on May 1, 1937, in Alton. He died Aug. 3, 1998. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Gorman Rubottom, Stockton, and Darrell Rubottom, Woodston; a daughter, Cheryl Mertz, Downs; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m (article cut off at this point.)

18 Aug 2004 The Hutchinson News Mary Alice Newby
PRATT - Mary Alice Newby, 79, died Sept. 17, 2004, at Friendship Manor, Pratt. She was born Dec. 12, 1924, at Codell, the daughter of Charles H. and Francis Coleman Carmichael. A resident of Pratt, she retired as a nurse from Pratt Regional Medical Center after 24 years of service. She belonged to EHU, Pratt Garden Club and Pratt Friends Church. On April 7, 1944, she married Roy Lee Newby at Hutchinson. He died June 4, 1968.
Survivors include: three sons, Gerald, LeRoy and Larry, all of Pratt; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Dean; three brothers, John, Donald and Eber Carmichael; and four sisters, Della Dennison, Nellie Parsons, Emma Conner and Sara Murray.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt, with Pastor Don Mutton presiding. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, both at the mortuary. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt.
Memorials may be sent to Friendship Manor Auxiliary, Alzheimer's Association, Southwind Hospice or to the donor's choice, all in care of the mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt, KS 67124-3149.

18 Aug 2004 Unknown Newspaper (Ca.) Della Alwine Combs
Graveside services for Della Alwine Combs, 105, of Hughson, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.
Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today at Allen Mortuary.
Burial will be at Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.
Mrs. Combs was born in Syracuse, Neb. and died Friday at her residence.
She was born to Charles and Alwine Adelman. She moved to Plainville, Kan. in 1900 and then in 1902 moved to Thomas County, Kan. In 1906, the family moved to Yoder, Colo. She was married to Joe Combs on Dec. 16, 1918 in Colorado Springs, Colo. This union had five children. The family moved to Hughson in 1937 and had lived there ever since. She joined Gratton Grange, Rebecca Lodge, First Baptist Church of Hughson, Hughson Senior Citizens, (where she was past president) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7762, where she was a past president of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was honored with “This is your life, Della Combs” for the church, Citizens of the Year by the Stanislaus County Supervisors and at 103 by the Hughson Historical Society. She had three sons in WW II and volunteered as an airplane spotter. She took first-aid training and rolled bandages. In her later years she made lots of quilts and gave them away.
She is survived by her sons Frank Combs of Hughson, Bernard Combs of Los Altos, Homer Combs of Hughson and Hayden Combs of Hawthorn, Nev.; daughter Delpha Cocke of Hughson; 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; 25 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church of Hughson, Pine and 6th St. Hughson, CA 95326 or Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave. #C Modesto, CA 95350.
Allen Mortuary is handling the arrangements.

12 Aug 2004 The Hays Daily News Dr. John W. McMillen Jr.
HAYS Dr. John W. McMillen Jr., 85, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004, at St. John's of Hays.
He was born May 10, 1919, in Stockton KS to John W. Sr. and Pearl (Johnson) McMillen. He graduated from Stockton High School in 1937. He graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathy in 1941.
He married Violet Beaty on Oct. 30, 1972, in Stockton. She died April 13, 2001.
Survivors include three sons, Cody Dale Couch, Wilson, David Wayne Couch, Russell, and Donald Dean Couch, Larned a daughter, Rita Decker Burlington, Iowa eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Bobby McMillen.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton.
Memorials are suggested to House Calls of HMC Home Health and Hospice and can be sent in care of the funeral home.

12 Aug 2004 Hays Daily News Irene Denio
HUTCHINSON KS Funeral services for Mary Irene Denio, 73, Stockton, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2004 at the United Methodist Church in Stockton with Reverend Lyle Miller & Reverend Herman Lambrecht officiating. Mrs Denio passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at Golden Plains Alzheimer's Special Care Unit, in Hutchinson, KS. Mrs. Denio was born to Alexander and Golda (Scott) Siruta on May 7, 1931 in Colby, KS. Her family moved to Woodston, KS and she graduated from Woodston High School in 1949. Irene was a member of the United Methodist Church in Stockton and enjoyed cooking. She married Herbert Dale Glodfelty on August 7, 1949. He passed away December 12, 1974. She then married Keith Denio on May 5, 1978 in Stockton. He survives of the home. Other survivors include three daughters, Alice Glendening and husband Brad of Hutchinson, KS Avonne Anderson and husband Clinton of Salina, KS Rokeby and husband of Tulsa, OK. She is also survived by a sister, Feist of Downs. Mrs. Denio has seven grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents & first husband. Burial will be in the Ash Rock Cemetery north of Woodston. Visitation will be from 3-8 Thursday, 9-8 Friday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home and from 11 - service time at the church Saturday. memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers's Association and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Article provided by Keith Denio.

13 Aug 2004 Hays Daily News Mary Irene Denio
HUTCHINSON - Mary Irene Denio, 73, former Stockton resident, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004, at Golden Plains Alzheimer's Special Care Unit.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church, Stockton; burial in Ash Rock Cemetery north of Woodston. Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church.

20 Aug 2004 The Hays Daily News Alfred J. Desair
HILL CITY Alfred J. Desair, 94, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, at Graham County Hospital.
He was born Oct. 4, 1909, in Damar KS to and Delphine (Trombley) Desair.
He married Lorena Plante on Dec. 26, 1934, in Damar. She died Feb. 17, 1988. He was a farmer.
Survivors include a son, Henry Desair, Plainville a brother, Adelore Desair, Plainville four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be until 4:30 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the church. A vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the church.

22 Aug 2004 The Hays Daily News Daisy Belle LeSage
STOCKTON Daisy Belle LeSage, 100, died Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, at the Solomon Valley Manor.
She was born Sept. 22, 1903, in Rooks County KS to and Arabelle (Stamper) Ochampaugh. She attended Fort Hays Normal School.
She married Charley LeSage on Aug. 5, 1923. He died May 28, 1953. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, LeSage, Concordia, and Dean LeSage, Hays two daughters, Zola Tolman and Odle, both of Overland Park 11 grandchildren 17 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Main Street Christian Church, Stockton burial in the Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, and 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Solomon Valley Manor in care of the funeral home.

23 Aug 2004 The Hays Daily News Harley W. Jerby
LOGAN — Harley W. Jerby, 90, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at Phillips County Hospital, Phillipsburg.
He was born Feb. 27, 1914, in Rooks County KS to Eugene L. and Goldie M. (Griffith) Jerby. He was a farmer.
Survivors include three sisters, Ruby Maxfield, Willets, Calif., Christine Bennett, Phillipsburg, and Ellis, Jerome, Idaho.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg burial in Bow Creek Cemetery, Phillips County.
Visitation will be until 9 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and until 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Logan Manor Nursing Home.

12 Aug 2004 Ellsworth County Independent Reporter Darrell Dewaine Inscho Sr.
CULVER — Darrell Dewaine Inscho Sr., 74, Culver, died Saturday, July 31, 2004. Mr. Inscho was born Nov. 2, 1929, in Delphos to Floyde and Stella Kosar Inscho. He was a graduate of Delphos High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On March 11, 1973, he married Lou Ann Munger in Salina. Mr. Inscho worked for Allied Van Lines (McCune-Bird Van and Storage) and retired from Tony’s Pizza Service in 1991, as a supervisor after 15 years of service. He was a member of the Girl Scouts of America and the Culver United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and a stepgreat-grandson, Cody. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Darrel D., Jr., of Culver and Jerry of Ellsworth; two daughters, Ronda Petty of Kinsley and Heather Inscho of Culver; a stepdaughter, Darla Corrin of Grand Blanc, Mich.; a brother, Corky Inscho of Grand Blanc, Mich.; a sister, Joy Lamar of Wells; two stepsisters, Rita Taggart of El Dorado and Barbara Jean Imperi of Salina; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and six stepgreat-grandchildren. The funeral was Friday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville. Burial was in the church cemetery with military honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8871 honor guard. Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663 was in charge of arrangements.

12 Aug 2004 The Hays Daily News Chloe Reagen Wyatt
HAYS - Chloe Reagen Wyatt, infant daughter of Andrew Wyatt and Kassi Myers, Hays, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville. She was born July 23, 2004, in Hays.
Survivors include her parents, Hays; a brother, Eythun Wyatt, of the home; her paternal grandparents, Christine and Ray Palmer, Hays, and Brad Wyatt, Ellis; her maternal grandparents, Brad and Kathy Lynch, Plainville; paternal great-grandparents, Franklin and Lorraine Wasinger and Clair and Georgia (article cut off at this point.)

9 Aug 2004 Windsor Tribune (Greeley, Co.) Arvilla Jean "Billie" Sarchet
Arvilla Jean “Billie” Sarchet, 77, of Platteville died Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado inpatient unit, Greeley. She was born Aug. 18, 1926, in Phillips County, Kan., to Nathan and Eva (Landreth) Heaton. On Feb. 3, 1946, she married Wayne Sarchet in Woodston, Kan. They had been married 31 years at the time of his death in 1977. Mrs. Sarchet was an experienced seamstress, cook and baker and sold many of her homemade cinnamon rolls at Christmas time. She was employed by the Weld County School District for more than 20 years until she retired. She loved to sew and quilt, and everyone enjoyed her talents. Her family and faith were the most important parts of her life. She cherished each member of her family and rejoiced in each child born into the family. Mrs. Sarchet was a member of the Fourway Baptist Church of Fort Lupton.
Survivors are a daughter, Susan Ditson and husband Ron of Hudson; four sons, Denny Sarchet and wife Mae of Hudson, Mike Sarchet and wife Roberta of Minatare, Neb., Rodney Sarchet and wife Lori of Pierce and Donald Sarchet of Platteville; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Her parents, two sisters, Cleo Cory and Flona Frydendall, and two brothers, Wayne and Gary Heaton, are deceased.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Fourway Baptist Church, Fort Lupton. Interment will be at Mizpah Cemetery, Platteville.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Fourway Baptist Church in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631. An obituary and a guest book are at www.allnutt.com.

aft 8 Aug 2004 unknown newspaper Betty Kathleen Wagoner
Betty Kathleen Wagoner, 76, a resident of the Rooks County Nursing Center in Plainville, Kansas died August 8, 2004 in the Hays Medical Center. She was born February 28, 1928 to Lonzo and lnab Marie (Riche) Hillegeist in Wewoka, Oklahoma. She spent her younger years in Illinois, Kansas and California. married James Edward Wagoner, January 3, 1948. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Plainville.
Survivors include daughter Janie Kathleen (Mike) Blackburn of Natoma Kansas, a younger sister Linda Collins, Plainville an older brother Joel Hillegeist, Fairfield Illinois Five grandchildren, Daniel Shon Blackburn, Shana Michelle (Blackburn) Deemy, Tammy Kathleen (Blackburn) Ralston, Rebecca Mary Blackburn and Tabatha Lynn Blackburn Five great grandchildren and former husband James of Victorville CA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Steven Edward Wagoner, two younger brothers, Lonnie Lynn Hillegeist, Kent Hillegeist, one younger sister Austin and one nephew Ricky Austin.
Memorials are suggested to First Southern Baptist Church of Plainville, or the Plainville Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry in care of the Plainville Funeral Home.

12 Aug 2004 The Hays Daily News Betty Kathleen Wagoner
PLAINVILLE - Betty Kathleen Wagoner, 76, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, at Rooks County Nursing Home.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Plainville First Southern Baptist Church; burial in Pleasant View Cemetery, Palco. Visitation will be until 9 p.m. Thursday at Plainville Funeral Home and from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at the church.

5 Aug 2004 The Hays Daily News Levi Edward Mongeau
ZURICH - Levi Edward Mongeau, 80, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004, at his home. He was born Jan. 5, 1924, in Zurich to Phil and Nelda (Thyfault) Mongeau. He graduated from Palco Rural High School in 1942. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married Grace Meyers on April 27, 1948, in Plainville. He was a pumper for 36 years with BHP and was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a daughter, Sheila Deckert, Morrison, Colo.; three sons, Greg Mongeau, Bullard, Texas, (article cut off at this point.)

20 Jul 2004 The Sheridan Press (WY.) Irene Melba Hitchcock
Irene Melba Hitchcock, 65, of Ulysses, Kan., died Sunday, July 18, 2004, in Salina (Kan.) Regional Hospital. She was mother of Albert Leslie Hitchcock of Sheridan. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Country View Baptist Church in Ulysses, Kan., with the Rev. Sam Bynum officiating. Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery. Arrangements are with Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses. Mrs. Hitchcock was born July 24, 1938, in Fredonia, Kan., to Albert Berry and Deris Lorene (Crawshaw) Scroggins. The family moved to the Ulysses area in 1940. Mrs. Hitchcock was a 1956 graduate of Grant County Rural High School and had worked at L&J Implement, Duckwalls and Ansel Manufacturing. She married Arthur LeRoy Hitchcock May 24, 1956, in Ulysses. She was a member of Country View Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, bird-watching, growing plants and flowers, crocheting, crafts and being with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Iona Berger. Survivors include her husband; another son, Arthur LeRoy “Artie” Hitchcock II of Damar, Kan.; a daughter, Donna Irene McEachern of Pratt, Kan.; a brother, Arthur Scroggins of Chicago; two sisters, Iva Hindman of Satanta, Kan., and Ilene Pierce of Las Cruces, N.M.; and seven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Rebecca A. Morris House of Salina (Heartland Hospitality Home) in care of the Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant, Ulysses, KS 67880.

after 18 July 2004 Southwest Daily Times Ellen E. Ambrosier
Ellen E. Ambrosier 87, died Sunday, July 18, 2004, at Southwest Medical Center following an extended illness.
She was born Dec. 13, 1916, to Irvin M. and Bashie L. Armstrong Fetterolf in Webster.
She married Arlo A. Ambrosier on June 3, 1937, in Hill City. He survives.
She graduated from Stockton High School, Stockton, in 1937. She was a housewife. She was a member of First Christian Church and Christian Women Fellowship. She was a member of Girl Scouts of America, True Friend Club, Antelope Valley Club and the VFW Auxiliary and the Sodde Society. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, quilting, sewing and many other crafts and was an accomplished gourmet cook.
Other survivors include two daughters, Faylene Cambern and husband Charles Liberal, and Kaylene Freeman and husband Vance, Goddard six grandchildren, Ellen Banister and husband Daryl, Augusta, Shawver and husband Martin, Douglass, Rathbun, Wichita, Pittman, Douglass, Freeman, Wichita, and Michelle Weisgerber and husband Matt, Wichita two step-grandchildren, Ryan Cambern and Cambern and wife Erin, Dallas, Texas six great-grandchildren, Joshua Banister, Augusta, Jered Banister, Augusta, Sally Shawver, Douglass, Shawver, Douglass, Rathbun, Wichita, and Montgomery Rathbun, Wichita.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, one sister, and one daughter, Anna Arlene Ambrosier
* Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday at First Christian Church with the Rev. Randy Cook presiding.
Graveside services and burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday at Hill City Cemetery, Hill City.
Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church in care of Miller Mortuary.

17 July 2004 News-Herald, Northeast Ohio Olive E. Webber
Funeral Mass for Olive E. Webber, 87, of Kirtland, will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Divine Word Church, 8100 Eagle Road, in Kirtland.
Olive E. Webber
Funeral Mass for Olive E. Webber, 87, of Kirtland, will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Divine Word Church, 8100 Eagle Road, in Kirtland. Webber died July 15, 2004, at Residence of Chardon Assisted Living Facility in Chardon.
Born Jan. 16, 1917, in Plainville, Kan., she lived in Chardon before moving to Kirtland 23 years ago. She was a member of Divine Word Church in Kirtland, Our Ladies Guild, where she was the recipient of the Madonna Award, Hi-Five's of Divine Word, Loyal Order of Moose, and the Ohio Bell Pioneers. She also enjoyed her grandchildren, cross stitch, latch hook, and oil painting. Mrs. Webber was employed as a telephone operator at Ohio Bell for 20 years, retiring in 1980.
Survivors are her children, E. (Carol) Webber Jr., of The Villages, Fla., E. (Michael) Potosky of Kirtland, and Alfred M. Webber of Willoughby grandchildren, Michael (Brenda) Potosky III, Margie (David) Gesell, E. (Denny) Webber III, Mark (Jeanette) Potosky (Bobbie Jo) Webber, and Maureen (David) Thorne 15 great-grandchildren and siblings, Simmons of Centralia, Wash., Betty Malloy of Olympia, Wash., Earl Packer of Cheweliah, Wash., and Joanne Parker of Cheyenne Wells, Colo.
Her husband, Francis E. Webber, died 1980. Her siblings, Packer, Charles Packer, Steve Packer, and Robert Packer, are also deceased.
Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Rt. 615, north of Rt. 2), in Mentor. Joseph McMahon will officiate the services. Burial will be in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chester Township.
The family suggests contributions be made to Hospice of Heartland, 4807 Rockside Road, Suite 610, Independence 44131, or Divine Word Church, 8100 Eagle Road, Kirtland 44094.

12 Jul 2004 The Hays Daily News John "Fred" Palmberg
PALCO - John "Fred" Palmberg, 83, died Sunday, July 11, 2004, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville. He was born July 2, 1921, in Zurich to Thure W . and Margaret (Nordquist) Palmberg. He married Winifred Sutor on Jan. 22, 1944, in Hays. He was a retired welder.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; five sons, John Palmberg, Pflugerville, Gail Palmberg, Hays, Randy Palmberg, Newkirk, Okla., Ron Palmberg, Palco, and Richard Palmberg, Plainville; two (article cut off at this point.)

11 Jul 2004 The Hays Daily News Nancy Virginia Grecian
PALCO - Nancy Virginia Grecian, 86, died Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at Graham County Hospital, Hill City. She was born July 21, 1917, in Voda to Benjamin and Mary Helen (Ward) Hayes. She married Lester Woodrow Grecian on Feb. 28, 1943, near Palco. He preceded her in death. She was a teacher and homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Stanley Grecian and Kendal Grecian, both of rural Palco; a brother, Curtis Hayes, Tucson, Ariz.; a sister, Mary Helen Becker, Durham; six grandchildren; and (article cut off at this point.)

8 Jul 2004 The Hays Daily News
PALCO - Virginia Grecian died Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at Graham County Hospital, Hill City. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Red Line Church of God, rural Palco; burial in Morlan Township Cemetery, rural Palco. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Spencer-Stinemetz Funeral Chapel, Hill City, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. The family will be present to greet friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. A complete obituary is pending with the mortuary (article is cut off at this point.)

5 Jul 2004 The Hays Daily News Shirley Ann Darnell
PLAINVILLE - Shirley Ann Darnell, 70, died Saturday, July 3, 2004, at her home. She was born April 7, 1934, in rural Rooks County to Harold and Mary Jane Miller. She attended Fort Hays State University and Barton County Community College, where she obtained her certified nurse aide, home health aide and certified medication aide certifications. She married Gary Darnell on Sept. 13, 1958, in Bogue. She was a home health aide for the Rooks County Home Health office.
Survivors include (article cut off at this point)

1 Jul 2004 The Hays Daily News Ricky D. Austin
PALCO - Ricky D. Austin, 50, died Wednesday, June 30, 2004, at Rooks County Nursing Home, Plainville. He was born March 21, 1954, in Hays to Jack and Mary (Hillegeist) Austin. He graduated from Buena High School, Ventura, Calif. He worked in the oil field until his retirement.
Survivors include four brothers, Robert Austin, Palco, Gary Austin and Terry Austin, both of Hays, and Gordon Austin, Maxville; and a sister, Marla Austin, Ellis.
He was preceded in death by his (article cut off at this point)

24 Jun 2004 The Hays Daily News Bessie Mae Walker
IOLA - Bessie Mae Walker, 90, formerly of Woodston, died Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at the Allen County Hospital, Iola. She was born June 20, 1914, in Woodston, to William and Flora (Haines) Whaley. She attended schools in Woodston. She married Alva Walker on Feb. 18, 1930, in Stockton. He died Dec. 12, 1969. She then married Floyd M. Walker on June 12, 1975, in Franklin, Neb. He died April 24, 1984. She had been a cook in schools in Wichita.
Survivors include two sons, the Rev. Eldon (article cut off at this point)

17 Jun 2004 Ellsworth County Independent Reporter Tracy Thompson
PLAINVILLE — Tracy Thompson, 63, died Sunday, June 6, 2004. Mr. Thompson was born July 4, 1940, in Hays. He was a cattleman, farmer and Angus breeder in Rooks County. Survivors include three sisters, Leila Bair and Lanita Ehrlich, both of Wilson, and Norma Jordan of Gem. A memorial service was Friday at the United Methodist Church, Plainville. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in Plainville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to House Calls/Home Health and Hospice of Plainville, the church or American Cancer Society, in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.

16 Jun 2004 The Hays Daily News Naomi L. Walker
WOODSTON - Naomi L. Walker, 73, died Monday, June 14, 2004, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville. She was born Nov. 24, 1930, in Woodston to Alva and Bessie (Whaley) Walker. She attended Woodston schools. She married Harlan Walker on Nov. 16, 1983, in Ordway, Colo. He died March 28, 1993. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, James P. Cantor, Woodston; two daughters, Rita A. Strutton, Woodston, and Annette L. Strickland, Bloomington, Neb.; her mother, Iola; two (article cut off at this point)

16 Jun 2004 The Hays Daily News Arthur L. Hamel
DAMAR - Arthur L. Hamel, 91, died Monday, June 14, 2004, at Graham County Hospital. He was born June 21, 1912, in rural Rooks County to Alex and Elsie (Thibault) Hamel. He married Stella Asselin on Dec. 27, 1932, in Damar. She died March 29, 2000. He was a farmer-stockman.
Survivors include two sons, Lawrence Hamel, Damar, and Dennis Hamel, Plainville; three daughters, Elaine Befort and Leona Newell, both of Damar, and Linda Leiker, Hays; four brothers, Louis Hamel, St. George, (article cut off at this point.)

14 Jun 2004 The Grand Island Independent Adrian Pablo Cuevas
Adrian Pablo Cuevas, 3-month-old infant son of Emigdio and Kelly Cuevas of Grand Island, died Saturday, June 12, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Cathedral in Grand Island, with the Rev. Phil Flott officiating. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at Apfel-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home in Grand Island, with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7.
Adrian Pablo Cuevas was born March 11, 2004, in Grand Island to Emigdio and Kelly (Oliva) Cuevas.
Survivors of the immediate family include his parents, a brother, Blake, and two sisters, Gabriella and Kiana, all of Grand Island; his paternal grandmother, Isabel Cortes of Mexico; and his maternal grandparents, Lynn and Sharon Oliva of Arapahoe.
Also surviving are his maternal great-grandmother, Cleota Oliva of Stockton, Kan., and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Agapito Cuevas; his maternal grandmother, Janet Holen-Oliva; his maternal great-grandparents, Bernard and Winnifred Holen; maternal great-grandfather, Bill Oliva; his paternal great-grandparents, Pablo Cortes, Ermelinda Crus and Felipe Cuevas; and his aunt, Elvia Cuevas.

1 Jun 2004 The Hays Daily News Mary Alberta Bouchey
PALCO - Mary Alberta Bouchey, 85, died Monday, May 31, 2004, at the Hays Medical Center. She was born Feb. 20, 1919, in rural Graham County to Herbert and Minnie (Holmes) McKisson. She married Raymond A. "Buck" Bouchey on Dec. 2, 1940, in Franklin, Neb. He died June 1, 1994. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Bill Bouchey, St. Louis; a daughter, Dee Ann Desair, Palco; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 (article cut off at this point)

25 May 2004 The Hays Daily News Bill J. Kriley
PLAINVILLE - Bill J. Kriley, 84, died Monday, May 24, 2004, at Rooks County Health Center. He was born July 20, 1919, in Omaha, Neb. to A. C. Neil and Coletta (Dewald) Kriley. He married Grace Mix on Jan. 10, 1946, in Zurich. He was the owner of Plainville Locker for 35 years before retiring.
Survivors include his wife, Phillipsburg; two sons, Roger Kriley, Plainville, and Kevin Kriley, Smith Center; a daughter, Arlene Wiench, Wichita; two brothers, Jim Kriley, Midwest City, Okla., (article cut off at this point)

24 May 2004 The Marshall Democrat-News (Saline Co., Mo.) Horace Huff
Horace Huff, 89, of Sierra Vista, Ariz., formerly of Gilliam, died Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Sierra Vista Regional Health Center in Sierra Vista.
Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 17, at Sierra Lutheran Church in Sierra Vista.
Born Oct. 26, 1914, in Gilliam, he was the son of the late Richard Albert Huff and Mary Jewell Netherton Huff. On June 14, 1941, in Stockton, Kan., he married Maxine Louise Vallette, who survives of the home. He graduated from Gilliam High School in 1932 and Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg in 1939 with a business degree. He taught all grades at Belle Aire Elementary School in rural Slater from 1937 to 1938 and worked for Proctor and Gamble from 1939 to 1942. He was called into military service during World War II and was a graduate of the U.S. Army Officers Candidate School. He served in the continental U.S. and the Philippines from 1942 to 1946 and left the service as a first lieutenant. Following the Korean Conflict, he remained in the Army, where he served with the Army Security Agency in Germany, Arlington, Va., Korea, Thailand, Hawaii and Japan. He was assigned to Fort Huachuca, Ariz., in 1964. He served as commandant of the Electronic Warfare School before his retirement in 1967. After his retirement from the Army, he worked with Philco Ford as a senior engineer before returning to college at the University of Arizona, where he received a master's degree in education in 1974. He worked at the Sierra Vista School District as a teacher and counselor until 1979, retiring as director of pupil personnel services. He was a Mason and Shriner, holding membership in the King Solomon Lodge in Tombstone and Sabbar Temple of Tucson. He was also a lifetime member of King Hill Lodge in St. Joseph.
Additional survivors include two sons, Richard F. Huff of Chester, Va., and Steven A. Huff of Sierra Vista; two brothers, Richard F. Huff of Springfield and Harry R. Huff of St. Louis; one sister, Doris Cott of Slater; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and one grandson.

20 May 2004 The Chieftain K. Rondell Cooper
1929-2004
Tonganoxie
K. Rondell Cooper, 74, Tonganoxie, died Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at his home. Funeral services were held May 17 at the West Haven Baptist Church in Tonganoxie. Burial was at the Palco Cemetery in Palco, Kan. Memorial contributions can be made to the Church Building Fund. Arrangements by Alden-Harrington Funeral Home (913) 422-4074.
Mr. Cooper was born Sept. 17, 1929, in Chanute, Kan. He was an electronic engineer for WOI-TV at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, for 30 years, retiring in 1983. He later moved back to the Tonganoxie area in 1989. Since retiring to this area he has been a member of the West Haven Baptist Church in Tonganoxie, where he has served as a trustee for many years.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marian Sutor Cooper, in 1977, and his father, Kenneth G. Cooper, in 1985.
Survivors include his wife, Marian Heald Cooper, of the home; two sons, James Leon Cooper of Ames, Iowa and Kenneth J. Kolb of Watertown, Minn.; a daughter, Linda Sue Rathje of the Ukraine; his mother, Ada Cooper, of the home; a brother, Jeral G. Cooper, Tonganoxie; a sister, Carol F. Brungardt, Bella Vista, Ark.; seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

18 May 2004 Hays Daily News Joe Monroe Dodrill
STOCKTON - Joe Monroe Dodrill, 84, died Thursday, April 22, 2004, at Solomon Valley Manor. He was born April 2, 1920, to Ellsworth and Zella (Bonebrake) Dodrill. He graduated from Kanorado High School in 1938. He was an aide at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.
Survivors include a niece and nephews.
Services will be at 3:30 p.m. May 30 at Woodston United Methodist Church.
Memorials are suggested to Stockton United Methodist Church or the Lions Club and can be sent to Tom Bigge (article cut off at this point.)

6 May 2004 Jefferson County News (Arvada, Co.) Molly Maddox
Goodberry’s waitress allegedly shot, murdered by husband
Molly Maddox, a 52-year-old waitress at Goodberry’s Restaurant in Arvada, allegedly was shot in the chest and killed by her estranged husband April 28. After allegedly killing his wife while parked inside a minivan, Michael Maddox, 57, shot himself. Police said he was taken to St. Anthony Central Hospital, where he later died. The couple, which had been separated for about nine months, had been drinking together before the shooting, police said. The incident took place near the 1000 block of Emerald Street in Broomfield. Molly Maddox reportedly told coworkers at Goodberry’s that day that she suspected a man had been following her. Shelli, a waitress at Goodberry’s who preferred not to use her last name, said Michael Maddox began pestering his wife about a month ago, and she was planning on moving into a new apartment. She didn’t want to tell her husband about the move because he had been threatening to follow her, Shelli said. Molly Maddox’s visit to her husband came as a surprise to Goodberry’s employees. “I knew that one of (Michael’s) employees had come in looking for her a couple of days before, but I don’t know why she might have gone to see him,” Shelli said. Mike Livesay, a manager at Goodberry’s, worked with Molly Maddox four days a week for two years. Livesay said he didn’t notice anything suspicious in her behavior prior to the shooting. “It really shook up everyone here at the restaurant, but we’re all getting through it in our own way,” Livesay said. “In time, things will go back to normal. For right now, we’re just doing what we have to do. We’re still working and keeping things moving, but it’s definitely been a tough time.” Shelli said Molly Maddox was well-liked by the restaurant’s employees and customers. “We worked together for two years. She was kind of quiet but had a really good sense of humor, really witty. She got embarrassed easily,” Shelli said. “We all liked her.”
A service for Maddox is at 10:30 a.m. at the Woodston Methodist Church in Woodston, Kan. The public is invited to attend a memorial hosted by Goodberry’s at 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 10, at the restaurant, 5700 Wadsworth Bypass.

5 May 2004 Pueblo Chieftain (Co.) Gordon J. Book
Gordon J. Book, 92, passed away May 2, 2004. Survived by his wife, Beulah E. Book; children, Larry (Kathy) Book of Raton, N.M., Kay (Rudy) Gasser of Phoenix, Ariz., Ron (Marti) Book of Gypsum, Colo., and Susan Omlin of Pueblo; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Gordon was born to Noah and Grace Book on Sept. 28, 1911, in Stockton, Kan. There will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2004, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Rick Calhoun officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Rifle Association through the funeral home.

4 May 2004 The Hays Daily News Alice P. Davis
HAYS - Alice P. Davis, 86, died Monday, May 3, 2004, at Hays Good Samaritan Center. She was born Aug. 26, 1917, northeast of Ellis to Harry Alvin and Minnie (Goodwin) Teeters. She married Herman J. Davis on Aug. 15, 1934, in Russell. He died Nov. 5, 1998. She was a former cook at the Buckeye School. She was a member of St. Andrew Episcopal Church, the Buckeye Pinochle Club and was active in 4-H.
Survivors include two sons, Donald Davis, Zurich, and Harold Davis, Yankton, S. D., (article cut off at this point)

28 Apr 2004 Linn County News Melanie Kay Rubottom Yeamans
Melanie Kay Rubottom Yeamans, age 33, Fort Scott, died Friday, April 23, 2004, at her home following a cancer illness. She was born June 1, 1970, in Hays, Kan., the daughter of Darrell and Avonne Melton Rubottom. Melanie was a graduate of Ransom High School and Fort Hays State University. She later received a master's degree in physical therapy from the University of Kansas. She was employed as a physical therapist at Mercy Health Center. Melanie married David Yeamans on Sept. 12, 1998, in Fort Scott. She attended the First Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include her husband, David, and daughter, Katelyn Yeamans, of the home; a stepson, David Yeamans, Bakersfield, Calif.; her parents, Darrell and Avonne Rubottom, Woodston, Kan.; and a brother, Darren Rubottom and wife Bonnie, Natoma, Kan. Also surviving are her grandmothers, Avalon Melton, Stockton, Kan., and Bernice Rubottom, Osborne, Kan.; one niece on the Rubottom side; and six nieces and nephews on the Yeamans side, as well as many other relatives and friends.
Rev. Steve MacArthur conducted funeral services April 26, 2004, at the First Presbyterian Church. Music was provided by Greg Turner, organist, and Gretta Turner, vocalist. Casket bearers were Patrick Coyne, Shane White, Dan Schachtner, Eric Ammons, Dr. Ralph Hall and Mike Allen. Honorary casket bearers were Charlie Smith and Fred Campbell. Burial followed in Yeamans Memorial Cemetery, Pleasanton. During visitation time on Sunday evening, Eastern Star services were conducted by Olive Chapter 13, Fort Scott. Those taking part in the ceremony were the worthy matron, Avis Stradley; worthy patron, Larry Swaim; chaplain, Sonny Peterson; Adah, Marilyn Carnes; Ruth, Betty Clayton; Esther, Susan Carnes; Martha, Jackie Mealman; and Electa, Edith Peterson. Memorials are suggested to the Katelyn Education Fund or the First Presbyterian Church Youth Ministries Program and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, Kan. 66701.

After 27 Apr 2004 Randle-Dable Funeral Home Dwight Kortman
June 6, 1926 - April 27, 2004
Dwight Kortman, 77, went to the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 27, 2004, at Waukesha Springs. He was born June 6, 1926, in Woodston, Kan., to Max and Dora (nee Ely) Kortman. On Aug. 14, 1954, he married the former Grace Schroder in Iron Mountain, Mich. Dwight proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Grace, of Waukesha; their children, Jeffrey (Theresa) Kortman of Minnesota, Paul (Debra) Kortman of New Berlin and Victoria (John) Andes of Pewaukee. He was the loving grandfather of Cassandra, Katrina, Landon and Brittney Kortman, Angela and Allison Andes; and dear brother of Emma Kortman of Wichita, Kan. He is further survived by brothers-in-law, Harold (Betty) Schroder of Traverse City, Mich. and Dudleigh (Gerry) Schroder of Escanaba, Mich., other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. until the 6:30 p.m. funeral service Friday, April 30th, at First Assembly of God, 1314 S. Grand Ave. Entombment will take place at 10:30 AM Saturday, May 1 at Prairie Home Cemetery, 605 S. Prairie Ave., Waukesha. Please meet at the cemetery office. A special thank you to the staff at Waukesha Springs for all their care and concern.
For further information, call the Randle Dable Funeral Home at 547-4035 or visit online at www.randledablefuneralhome.com.

after 26 Apr 2004 unknown paper Doris Irene Lyons
Doris Irene Lyons, 88 of Farmington New Mexico, formerly of Plainville KS died April 26, 2004 in Farmington New Mexico. Doris was born October 28, 1915,in Englewood Kansas, the daughter of Walter P. and Nellie (Haley) Blackburn. She served as secretary to the Plainville Superintendent of Schools. Helped create the High Plains Teachers Credit Union. After her husband Lester's death in 1982 she moved to Farmington NM and worked as office manager in her brothers restaurant business. She is survived by two daughters, Jacquline (Jackie)and Raelee and several grand children.
Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Plainville.

24 April 2004 the Huthinson News Theodore H. 'Ted' Sammons
HAYS - Theodore H. " Ted" Sammons, 77, died April 23, 2004, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.
He was born Aug. 4, 1926, at Wester, the son of Vernon and Agnes Biery Sammons. He graduated from Stockton High School in 1944 and attended Kansas State University. A 40-year resident of Hays, coming from Goodland, he was office manager for Hays Job Service Center, where he worked for 26 years.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict.
In 1955, he married Phyllis Barger. She died in 1977. In 1984, he married Jean Ingram Diekman. She survives, of the home. Other survivors include: two sons, Russell Sammons, Denver, and Sammons, Rosewell, Ga. a stepson, Rodney Diekman, Burlington, Colo. four stepdaughters, Susan McFarland, Hays, Connie Bernath, Lakewood, Colo., Andrew, SanRafeal, Calif., and Linda Mayer, Colorado Springs his father, Stockton a brother, Dee, Bella Vista, Ark. a sister, Wanda Cramer, Sierra Vista, Ariz. six grandchildren nine step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Randy Sammons and a brother,
Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 6, at Cline's Mortuary of Hays. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to service time on Thursday at the mortuary. A private family burial will be in Goodland Cemetery, Goodland.
Memorials may be sent to the Hays Senior Center, in care of the mortuary.

aft 28 Apr 2004 Iles Funeral Home Paul E. Buttermore
Born in Woodston, KS on Nov. 11, 1936
Died on Apr. 18, 2004 and resided in Des Moines, IA.
Visitation: Thursday Apr. 22, 2004
Service: Friday Apr. 23, 2004
Cemetery: McDivitt Grove Cemetery
Paul Edward Buttermore, 90, of Des Moines, formerly of Ames and Ogden, passed from this life on Sunday, April 18, 2004, at Kavanagh House in West Des Moines. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 23, at West Des Moines United Methodist Church, located at 720 Grand Avenue, in West Des Moines. Committal services with military honors will take place at McDivitt Grove Cemetery, in Urbandale.
Paul was born the son of Charlie Milton and Jessie Leona Graham Buttermore on November 11, 1913, at Woodston, Kansas. He married Velma M. Clapham on January 8, 1936, at Woodward, Oklahoma. Paul was a navy veteran of World War II, serving as a Petty Officer III Class on the USS Guam, until he was honorably discharged in 1946. He was employed with Iowa State University, in Ames, as Manager of Building Services for 20 years, until his retirement in 1979. Paul and Velma made their home in Ames, and the Ogden area, until moving to Des Moines, on October 1, 1998. He was a member of West Des Moines United Methodist Church and the Avion Travelcade Club of Iowa. Paul enjoyed writing, and loved spending time with his family.
He is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife of 68 years, Velma Buttermore of Des Moines; three daughters, Janice Caputo and Kristine Buttermore both of West Des Moines, and Ruth Edwards and her husband Bill of Coshocton, OH; one son, Gary Buttermore and his wife Pat of Ogden; nine grandchildren, Elizabeth "Libby" Payne of Fort Myers, FL, Jennifer Edwards of Fort Myers Beach, FL, Paul Edwards of Woodbridge, VA, Garin Buttermore of Ames, IA, Allison Wright of Des Moines, Madison Wright of West Des Moines, Marsha Christ of Freemont, NE, Michael Hyatt of Johnston, and Roderick Buttermore of Ogden; seven great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mary Jean Clay of Des Moines and Bonnie Weilt of Mt. Vernon, IL; five brothers, John D. Buttermore and Leon Buttermore both of North Platte, NE, Marcell Buttermore of Denver, CO, Charles Buttermore of Security, CO and Jack Buttermore of Lexington, TX; and many nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded into eternal life by his parents, five sisters and two brothers.
Visitation will be held after 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, at Westover Funeral Home, where the family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to either Hospice of Central Iowa or the American Lung Association. They may be sent to: Westover Funeral Home, c/o The Paul Buttermore Family, 6337 Hickman Road, Des Moines, Iowa 50322.ARRANGEMENTS BY WESTOVER FUNERAL HOME.

23 Apr 2004 The Hays Daily News Patricia Lynn Kruse Hicks
OLATHE KS Patricia Lynn Kruse Hicks, 37, formerly of Plainville, KS was found dead April 21, 2004, near Lansing.
She was born March 21, 1967, in Plainville to Mimi and Vera (Thummel) Kruse.
She graduated from Plainville Rural High School in 1985. She was an underwriting assistant for One Beacon Insurance agricultural department.
Survivors include a son, Joshua Hicks, of the home two daughters, Hicks and Hicks, both the home her parents, Plainville two brothers, Tony Kruse, Wichita, and Michael Kruse, Shawnee and a sister, Mary Gardner.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville burial in the church cemetery.
A Ladies Guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and a vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel and from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church in Plainville.
A rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. May 5 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Olathe, followed by a wake service at 7 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the Patty Kruse Children's Fund.

24 Apr 2004 KansasCity.com Patricia Hicks
Services Monday for slain Olathe woman
Funeral services for a slain Olathe woman have been scheduled for Monday in the north-central Kansas town of Plainville. The body of Patricia Hicks, 37, was recovered Wednesday from a Leavenworth County farm pond.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Plainville and from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church.
A rosary and wake service is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. May 5 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Olathe.
No charges have been filed in her death. Her husband, Gary Hicks, is in custody on charges that he made threats against her and another relative last month.

23 Apr 2004 The Hays Daily News Olive M. Marcotte
HAYS KS Olive M. Marcotte, 91, died Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at Goodland Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 5, 1913, in Damar KS to Joseph and Dehlia (St. Peter) Brin
She was a homemaker, teacher, beautician and Realtor. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and was an active community and civic Coordinator worker in Hays. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays.
Survivors include a son, Gerard Marcotte and wife Elizabeth, Hyattsville, MD. a daughter, Judy Hayden and husband, Leo Goodland seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Marcotte,in January 1988, a daughter, Sundra Clark, and by nine brothers and sisters.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church in Damar. There will be a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar, or the Senior Companion Program in Hays.

19 Apr 2004 The Hays Daily News Loretta Parker
PLAINVILLE - Loretta Parker, 74, died Friday, April 16, 2004, at Hays Medical Center. She was born June 21, 1929, southwest of Alton to Otto and Pearl (Strutt) Hays. She was a graduate of Woodston High School. She married Harry Parker on Aug. 28, 1949, in Natoma. He died Aug. 11, 1996. She was a medication aide at the Rooks County Nursing Home, Plainville, until her retirement in 1995.
Survivors include a son, Robert Parker, Plainville; a daughter, Mary Miller, Stockton; a (article cut off at this point.)

19 Apr 2004 The Hays Daily News Calysta C. Rohr
MUNJOR - Calysta C. Rohr, 62, died Saturday, April 17, 2004, at her home. She was born May 6, 1941, near Palco to Marcellus E. and Bertha (Pfannenstiel) Gross. She attended grade school in Plainville and a country school near Holbrook, Neb. She graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis, Neb., and attended Nebraska State College in Kearney, Neb. She married Francis L. Rohr on Aug. 24, 1963, in Munjor. She was a bookkeeper and secretary for Lee Rohr (article cut off at this point.)

after 19 Apr 2004 unknown paper Harold Nathaniel VanLoenen
Harold Nathaniel VanLoenen, 82, Ellis, Nebraska, died on Monday, April 19, 2004, at Beatrice Community Hospital, Beatrice, Nebraska. He was born on July 3, 1921, at Prairie View, Kansas. He was a graduate of Norton (Kansas) High School. He married Opal Pence on December 26, 1946, in Plainville, Kansas. He served his country in the Army during World War II. He worked at the Elevator in Norton, Kansas then near Colby, Kansas before moving to Ellis in 1950 and managed the elevator until 1980 when he went to work for Tote systems until his retirement. He enjoyed Nebraska football and gardening.
SURVIVORS: Sons: Ed VanLoenen and wife, Jeanne, of Fairbury, Nebraska, Charles VanLoenen of Beatrice, Nebraska Daughter: Glo Daubendiek and husband, Rich, of Holmesville, Nebraska Grandchildren: Kevin VanLoenen and wife, Michelle, of Hannibal, Missouri, Erickson and husband, Jim, of Independence, Missouri, and Jenna Daubendiek both Holmesville, Nebraska Great Grandchildren: Dirk, Dylan VanLoenen Erickson, and Dusty Erickson. Brother: VanLoenen and wife, of Norton, Kansas Nieces and Nephews.
PRECEDED IN DEATH: Wife: Opal VanLoenen (November 20, 2003) Parents: Charles and Myrtle (Weems) VanLoenen Brother: William VanLoenen.
FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 22, 2004, at Harman-Wright Mortuary Chapel, 623 Elk, Beatrice, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Glen Holtz. Burial: Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Nebraska. Visitation: Harman-Wright Mortuary on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. then on Thursday from 8:00 A.M. until time of service. Memorial established to Parkview Center, Beatrice, Nebraska, with the mortuary in charge. Messages of condolence and remembrance may be emailed to vaughn@harmanwrightmortuary.com and will be forwarded to the family. Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice, in charge of arrangements.

31 Mar 2004 The Hutchinson News Leo Hammerschmidt
PLAINVILLE - Leo Hammerschmidt, 58, died March 27, 2004, near Milford Lake, as a result of an ATV accident. He was born Oct. 12, 1945, at Victoria, the son of Joseph and Matilda Kuhn Hammerschmidt. He graduated from Victoria High School, Victoria. A resident of Plainville, he was owner/operator of Leo's Tank Service, Plainville. On Aug. 3, 1968, he married Barbara Finnesy at Plainville. She died Sept. 29, 1988. On July 1, 2000, he married Dale. She survives.
Other survivors include: a son three daughters two stepsons, including Dale, Hays four brothers, including Elkhart five sisters, including Alice Arnold Hutchinson, Elaine Sunley, Hays, Mary Hammersmith, Ellinwood, and Jo Ann Jacobs, La Crosse and 10 grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville, with Father Joe Popelka presiding.
Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 South Cochran, Plainville, is in charge of arrangements.

17 Mar 2004 The Hays Daily News Homer B. Chesney
NATOMA - Homer B. Chesney, 79, died Friday, March 19, 2004, at the Rooks County Hospital, Plainville. He was born Aug. 4, 1924, near Paradise to Kent Loyal and Hazel (Day) Chesney. He graduated from Natoma High School in 1942. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married Eileen Meyers on April 6, 1947, in Woodston. He was producer and operator of the family business, Chesney Oil Co., for many years. He also was a farmer-stockman.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; five (article cut off at this point.)

17 Mar 2004 The Hays Daily News Wade Hampton Renick Jr.
HAYS KS Wade Hampton Renick Jr., 88, died Tuesday March 16, 2004, at Hays Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 6, 1915, in Codell KS to Wade H. and Sylvia (DeLay) Renick.
He married Vera Lytal on Nov. 27, 1937, in Hutchinson.
He built the Hays Drive-In theater in 1948 and operated it for 24 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hays, and served as president of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship for several years as well as area adviser for Women's Aglow Fellowship.
He and his wife served as missionaries to the Ute and Navajo people in the Four Corners area where they served for over 30 years.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a son, Stephen W. Renick and wife Colleyville, Texas, a grandson Dirk H. Renick and wife Arlington, Va., and a granddaughter, Marie Regan and husband Tim Charlestown, Mass. and a brother, Warren Renick and wife Lorena, Overland Park.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Nan Snyder
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Hays Memorial Chapel, 20th and Pine.
Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday. A second service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church, Shiprock, N.M. burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Farmington, N.M.
Memorials are suggested to the Four Corners Native American Ministry of the United Methodist Church in care of the Rev. Paul West, Box 400, Shiprock, NM 87420.

12 Mar 2004 The Hays Daily News Waneta A. Mowry
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Waneta A. Mowry, 84, died Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at Mesa Manor Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 28, 1919, in Zurich to William and Grace (Francisco) Geyer. She married Roland K. Mowry on Oct. 9, 1937, in Hoxie. He died Feb. 17, 1985.
Survivors include a son, Ronald E. Mowry, Clifton, Colo.; two daughters, Joan Bigman, Gulfport. Fla., and Joyce Girot, Broken Arrow, Okla.; a brother, Bill Geyer, Las Vegas; a sister, Ruby Rogers, Lake Havasu, Ariz.; 10 (article cut off at this point)

10 Mar 2004 Wichita Eagle Viola Alice Sanders Griffith
STOCKTON - Griffith, Viola Alice (Sanders), 90, retired Stockton and Woodston Co-op's bookkeeper, died March 9, 2004. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home. Survivors: aunts, Vera Schindler, Leona McNitt; sister-in-law, Ilah Suhr; 18 cousins; numerous other relatives.

10 Mar 2004 The Hays Daily News Adam Michael Bruna
SALINA - Adam Michael Bruna, 18, died Saturday, March 6, 2004, in Salina as a result of a boating accident. He was born Oct. 18, 1985, in Plainville. He was a senior at Salina South High School. He worked part-time for Capers Cafe and Bakery.
Survivors include his parents, Mike and Janet Bruna, of the home; a sister, Mindy Workman, Plainville; and his grandmothers, Ada Mae Bruna, Plainville, and Betty Mohr, Wichita.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Kenneth Bruna and S (article cut off at this point)

8 Mar 2004 Concordia Blade-Empire Teresa M. Roth
Teresa M. Roth, 34, Aurora, died March 5, 2004, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.
She was born Aug. 6, 1969, at Osborne to John Arthur Musgrove and Juanita M. Wallis She married Robert Roth July 4, 1988, at Concordia. She was a homemaker and a CNA and worked in health care. She attended high school in Concordia and Stockton. She lived in Aurora for eight years, moving there from Concordia.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Roth of Aurora her children, Ashley Musgrove, Roth, Brittany Roth and Caleb Roth, all of the home and her father.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita M. Wallis March 3.
Funeral services were this afternoon at Cline Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd Hays. Burial was in Woodston Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the M. Roth Memorial.

6 Mar 2004 The Hutchinson News Darrell Maddy
LARNED - Maddy, 70, died March 4, 2004, at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Larned.
He was born Nov. 9, 1933, at Stockton, the son of William and Norma Copper Maddy. A Larned resident for 32 years moving from Hays, he was a retired supply storekeeper for the Larned State Hospital.
He attended United Methodist Church, Larned. He belonged to Pawnee County 4-H, the Kansas Open Barrel Racing Association, National Barrel Racing Association, Kansas Western Horseman Association and the Great Bend Saddle Club.
On Dec. 28, 1971, he married Linda Lee Jennings. She survives. Other survivors include: two daughters, Clemons, Gooding, Idaho, and Kayla Maddy, Rozel two brothers, Fort Worth, Texas, and Marrell, Lincoln, Neb. a sister, Sanborn, Lincoln, Neb. a grandchild and two step-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, with Pastor Charles Grant presiding. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday at the chapel. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to the Maddy Memorial Fund, in care of the mortuary.

4 Mar 2004 The Chieftain Joseph Allen Russell
Moundville, Mo.
Graveside services for Joseph Allen Russell, 59, of Moundville, Mo., were Wednesday, March 3, at St. Michaels Cemetery, Fulton, Kan. Mr. Russell died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, in an automobile accident near Eve, Mo. He was born May 24, 1944, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of James and Ruth (Selbe) Russell. Mr. Russell graduated from Fulton High School in 1962. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and later retired as a bridge builder for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. He moved from Newton to the Fort Scott area in 1994. He married Nancy Jane Brillhart in 1963. They later divorced. Mr. Russell was a member of the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Fort Scott, the Elks Clubs in Newton and Fort Scott, the Newton Knights of Columbus and the Newton Veterans of Foreign Wars post.
Survivors include his mother, Fort Scott; a son, Rex Russell, Lawrence; a daughter, Jennifer Diel, Shawnee; 10 brothers, Jerry Russell, Don Russell and Kevin Russell, all of Fort Scott, Jim Russell, of Codell, Leo Jay Russell, of Natoma, Jesse Russell, of Newton, Robert Russell, of Lansing, Dennis Russell, of San Diego, Calif., Wayne Russell, of Easton, and Charles Russell, of Mesa, Ariz.; two sisters, Louise Roy, Berryville, Va., and Maurita Russell, Fort Scott; and five grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to the St. Michaels Cemetery Fund, sent in care of the Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, Kan., 66701.

4 Mar 2004 The Hutchinson News Gerald Dee Thompson
PARADISE - Gerald Dee Thompson, 72, died March 2, 2004, at the VA Hospital, Topeka. He was born July 23, 1931, at Lincoln, the son of Alfred and Gertrude Brumbaugh Thompson. He attended school in Paradise, graduating from Paradise High School in 1951. A resident of Paradise since 1969, formerly of Woodston and Waldo, he was a lifetime farmer and also ran the family fuel and mechanic business at Paradise. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was a volunteer fireman for many years. On March 20, 1952, he married Norma Jean Finch at Great Bend. She survives.
Other survivors include: four sons, Curtis, Oakley, Bradley, Hutchinson, Gerald Lee, Lee's Summit, Mo., and Alan, Enid, Okla.; a daughter, Sonja Weisgerber, Topeka; two brothers, Lex, Russell, and Roger Thompson, Wichita; four sisters, Evelyn Wright, Alexandria, Va., Vivian Martinez, Wichita, Joan McCall, Phillipsburg, and Sue Heitschmidt, Miles City, Mont.; 13 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald and Arthur; and an infant sister, Joy Thompson.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Paradise United Methodist Church, with Pastor Shelley Craig presiding. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday at Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, Russell. Burial will be in Mount Herman Cemetery, Paradise.
Memorials may be sent to the VA Hospital, Topeka, or the church, both in care of the funeral home.

4 Mar 2004 Hays Daily News Aaron "Derek" M. Elam
PALCO - Aaron "Derek" M. Elam, 34, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, in a car accident. He was born Aug. 20, 1969, in Santa Barbara, Calif. He graduated from Colfax High School, Colfax, Calif. He was a derrick hand for Murfin Oil Co.
Survivors include two daughters, Jodi and Jordan Elam, Gorham; his mother, Georgia "Jo" and stepfather Gail Marcotte, Palco; his father, Robert Elam, Auburn, Calif.; and a brother, Brock Elam, Stevensville, (article cut off at this point.)

25 Feb 2004
A Palco man died when his pickup burned in the 800 block of North County Line Road shortly before 7 a.m today. Ellis County Undersheriff Bruce Hertel said deputies still were investigating the accident. It appears the pickup, driven by Aaron M. Elam, 34, went off the road and became high-centered on a tree and caught fire. (article cut off at this point.)

4 Mar 2004 Concordia Blade-Empire Juanita M. “Nita” Wallis
Juanita M. “Nita” Wallis, 51, Hays, died March 3, 2004, at Hays Plaza Apartments.
She was born Sept. 23, 1952, at Hays, to Floyd William and Florence Elizabeth Palmer Wallis.
She had lived in Hays since 1990, moving there from Stockton. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Hays.
Survivors include a daughter, Roth and husband Robert of Aurora two sisters, Beverly Medley and Joyce Groff, both of Hays one brother, Gail Palmer of Phoenix, Arizona two half sisters, Virginia Blasett and Toni Wallis, both of Oklahoma and four grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m., Friday, March 5, at Cline’s Mortuary, 1919 E. 22nd, Hays, KS 67601. Burial will be in the Stockton City Cemetery.
Friends may call from 9-11 a.m., Friday, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays. Memorials may be made to the Juanita Wallis Memorial.

3 Mar 2004 Concordia Blade-Empire Vera J. Lewis
Vera J. Lewis, 70, Salina, died March 1, 2004.
She was born Aug. 1, 1933, on a farm near Ames. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Donald J. Lewis of Salina a son, Donald J. Lewis Jr. of Salina two daughters, Cindy Acheson of Palco and Jannice Hawpe of Hays three brothers, Frank Huber, Walter Huber and Bob Huber, all of Concordia two sisters, Arvilla Hanson of Littleton, Colo., and Marilyn Appleby of Salina 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lorie McClintock in 1985.
Memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 4, at the Ryan Mortuary, Salina. A private internment will be at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery at Clyde. There will be no visitation.
Memorials may made to Hospice of Salina.
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th, Salina, KS 67401 is in charge of arrangements.

3 Mar 2004 The Hays Daily News
Submitted by Gaylyn Andrews
PLAINVILLE KS Eula Madeline Lamb, 89, died Tuesday, March 2, 2004, at Rooks County Nursing Home.
She was born Aug. 17, 1914, in Rooks County to and Susie (Christensen) Winters.
She married Everett “Jeff” Lamb on July 20, 1934, in Hays he died May 24, 1998.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include five daughters, Gaylyn Andrews, Stockton Karolyn Eastep, Sedalia, Mo., Sharolyn Gramm and Beverly Nelson, both of Salina, and Werner, Plainville 17 grandchildren 29 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Codell Baptist Church burial in Shiloh Cemetery near Codell.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel and from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Hays Medical Center Home Health and Hospice in care of the mortuary, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville KS 67663.

2 Mar 2004 The Hays Daily News Alma Waldron
CHANUTE - Alma Waldron, 96, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, at her home. She was born July 7, 1907, in Damar to Alex and Elsie (Teabault) Hamel. She married Milton Webster on June 19, 1927, in Salina; he preceded her in death. She married Lester Waldron on May 30, 1967, in Miami, Okla.; he preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and caregiver.
Survivors include a son, Virgil Webster, Sandersville, Ga.; a daughter, Naomi Chestnut, Chanute; five brothers, Arthur Hamel, Damar, Emery. (article cut off at this point.)

19 Feb 2004 Dodge City Daily Globe Anna May Willis
Funeral services for Anna May Willis, 74 year-old Weatherford, Oklahoma resident, will held on Friday, February 20, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Lynn Brack officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home.
Anna was born to Vern and Zelma (Baker) Boyle on May 30, 1929, in Barton County, Kansas and passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, in Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Anna was raised and attended school in Hoisington, Kansas where she graduated in 1947. Upon graduation she attended the Wilcox Beauty School in Dodge City, Kansas. On May 31, 1951, Anna married Denver Willis, making their home in Stockton, Kansas. In 1958, they moved to Meade, Kansas for 18 years where she worked at the public schools and managed Willis Variety Store. They moved to Weatherford, Oklahoma in 1976 and she made many friends while working at Security State Bank. Anna enjoyed being a homemaker, her grandchildren, fishing the large lakes in eastern Oklahoma, and collecting seashells on the beaches of South Texas. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church.
Anna is survived by her husband, Denver of their home in Weatherford, Oklahoma; one son, Steve Willis and his wife, Roma of Weatherford, Oklahoma; two daughters, Patricia Willis of Dodge City, Kansas and Carol Curtis of Weatherford, Oklahoma; three brothers, Ray Boyle of Arvada, Colorado; John Boyle of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Bob Boyle of Hoisington, Kansas; four sisters, Verna Richmeier of Canyon City, Colorado, Pat Sullivan of Bixby, Oklahoma, Linda Wolf of Commerce City, Colorado, and Martha Oetkin of Hoisington, Kansas; five grandchildren, Dennis Curtis and his wife, Danica, Becky Curtis, Zach Willis, Susie Willis, and Drew Willis all of Weatherford, Oklahoma; and one aunt, Nellie Hicks of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents.

18 Feb 2004 The Grand Island Independent, NE Amy L. Chance
PLAINVILLE, Kan. -- Amy L. Chance, 90, of Plainville, Kan., died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at Rooks County Health Center in Plainville.
Services will be held Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery at Damar, Kan.
Arrangements are by Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Plainville. More details will appear later.

9 Feb 2004 Unknown Newspaper Meddie "Babe" Thyfault
Meddie “Babe” Thyfault, 70, of Thornton died Thursday, Feb. 5, in Northglenn. Mr. Thyfault was born Jan. 28, 1934, in Zurich, Kan., to Med Edward and Minnie (Roberts) Thyfault. On Jan. 28, 1953, he married Carolyn (Scavo) Thyfault in Raton, N.M. Mr. Thyfault was a rancher. He spent all his life in Denver and the north Denver-metro area. He was an all-around cowboy. He loved his horses and enjoyed roping and life with his family and friends.
Survivors are his wife, Carolyn Thyfault of Thornton; three daughters, Denise Wittmus and husband Rick of Greeley, Phyllis Kildal and husband Ted of Brighton, and JoDe Brown and husband Greg of Fort Lupton; three sons, Carl Thyfault and wife Carole of Keenesburg, Randy Thyfault and wife Amy of Greeley, and Michael Thyfault of Brighton; a brother, Keith Thyfault of Denver; 18 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Mass of the Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Augustine Church in Brighton.
Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Augustine Church.
Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Horse Protection League, 17999 W. 60th Ave., Golden, CO 80403.
Rice Mortuary and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

4 Feb 2004 Great Bend Tribune (Ks.) Nancy Hickman
CLARKRIDGE, Ark. — Nancy Hickman, 48, died Jan. 28. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Hickman of Clarkridge; two sons, Michael Hickman of Branson, Mo., and Joshua Hickman of Clarkston, Wash.; two daughters, Annetta Mermis of St. John, Kan., and Krystal Fisher and her husband Tony of Palco, Kan.; her parents, Kenneth and Nancy Pack, of Kansas; a brother, Kenneth Pack Jr., of Willow Springs, Mo.; two sisters, Patricia Ellington and her husband William of Pomona, Mo., and Barbara Guerra and her husband Roberto of Great Bend, Kan.; and nine grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. today at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Ark. Interment will be in Thacker Cemetery.

29 Jan 2004 The Hays Daily News Louella Blakesley
TULSA, Okla., 69, formerly of the Codell KS area, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, in Tulsa, Okla.
She was born Feb. 17, 1934, in Rooks County KS to James and Mable (Krueger) Dougherty. She attended schools in the Codell area.
She married James Eugene Blakesley on Sept. 8, 1951, in WaKeeney. He died Nov. 28, 1994. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Blakesley Broken Arrow, Okla., and Martin Blakesley, Collinsville, Okla. three daughters, Sheila Charboneau, Benicia, Calif., Debbie Lawrence and Fingerlin both of Tulsa two sisters, Sprague, Vallejo, Calif., and Viola Engel, Oakley 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Pohlman-Heise Memorial Chapel, Russell burial in the Natoma Cemetery.
Visitation will be until 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the mortuary.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday.
Memorials are suggested to St. Francis Hospice of Tulsa.

22 Jan 2004 The Hays Daily News Eleanor Bartos
HILL CITY - Eleanor Bartos, 90, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at Dawson Place Nursing Home. She was born June 27, 1913, in rural Palco to Frank Xavier and Mary Ellen (Brown) Kern. She married Herman James Bartos on Dec. 25, 1933, in Zurich. He died Dec. 4, 1986. She was a homemaker and longtime Zurich resident.
Survivors include two sons, James, Zurich, and Dale, Logan, Utah; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ann (article cut off at this point.)

18 Jan 2004 The Hays Daily News Joseph Ernest Hamel
RUSSELL - Joseph Ernest "Ernie" Hamel, 67, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, near Russell. He was born Aug. 25, 1936, in Zurich to Francis and Yvette (Fabreau) Hamel. He grew up and attended schools in Clyde and graduated from Clyde High School in 1954. He married Arlene Dolores Harper on Nov. 12, 1955, in Clyde. They lived in Clyde, Concordia, Marysville and Hays before moving to Russell in 1964. He worked for the Russell County Road and Bridge Department for 15 (article cut off at this point.)

16 Jan 2004 Concordia Blade-Empire Joseph Ernest “Ernie” Hamel
Joseph Ernest “Ernie” Hamel 67, Russell, died Thursday, January 15, 2004, near Russell. He was born August 25, 1936, in Zurich, Kan., to Francis and Yvette (Fabreau) Hamel. He grew up in Clyde, where he attended schools and graduated from Clyde High School in 1954.
On November 12, 1955, he was united in marriage to Arlene Dolores Harper in Clyde. After their marriage, Ernie began working for Boogaarts Grocery Stores and worked in various positions for the company for 29 years. During his career, they resided in Clyde, Concordia, Marysville and Hays before moving to Russell in November of 1964. He later worked for Russell County Road and Bridge Department for 15 years until his retirement in 2001.
Ernie was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Russell and had formerly served on the parish council for one term. He was a third degree member of the Russell Council #3034 of the Knights of Columbus was a member and past exalted ruler of Russell Elks Lodge #1715, B.P.O.E. was a 15-year Coordinator and captain at the time of his retirement for the Russell Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife, Hamel, of the home three daughters, Lynette Gross and husband, Jeff of Beverly Barbara Hake and husband, Brian, Omaha, Neb. and Annette Heald and husband Tracy, Omaha, Neb. four sons, Stan Hamel and wife, McPherson Hamel and wife, Melanie, Russell Brian Hamel and girlfriend Lisa Moubry, Bunker Hill, and Brad Hamel and wife Omaha, Neb. five sisters, Schwab, Clifton Pauline Ouellette, San Jose, Calif. Mary Ann Morris, Clifton, Rita Mae Salmon, Anadarko, Okla., and Ouellette Clay Center one brother, Johnny Hamel, Concordia eighteen grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 19, 2004, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Russell, with Charles Steier and James Grennan officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Russell. Vigil services will be held at 7 p.m., Sunday, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where the family will receive friends following the vigil. Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m., Sunday at Pohlman-Heise Mortuary in Russell. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or masses in his memory and may be sent in care of Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, 610 N. Maple Street, Russell, KS 67665.

16 Jan 2004 The Monitor (TX) Ivan L. Kelley Sr.
Ivan L. Kelley Sr., 82, San Juan, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004. He was born in Stockton, Kansas, Nov. 8, 1921. He resided in Lawrence, Kansas, and Kansas City, Kansas, until his retirement in 1981. Upon retirement, he moved to the Rio Grande Valley where he lived until his death. Ivan has been an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 28 years. He dedicated much of his time reaching out to others who needed help.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth L. Kelley of the home; two sons, Ivan L. Kelley Jr. of Lawrence, KS; and Kevin W. Kelley of Kansas City, KS; six daughters, Sandra L. Reed of Lawrence, KS., Marilyn R. Still of Guthrie, OK, Karen J. Stolinski of Overland Park, KS, Barbara L. Kelley, of San Juan, TX, Deborah L. Kelley of Pharr, TX, and Kimberley J. Otter of Elkridge, MD. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at the Loyal Service Post 37, American Legion at 1305 E. Jasmine in McAllen.
The family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Comfort House Hospice, 617 Dallas Avenue, McAllen, Texas 78501. Kreidler Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

15 Jan 2004 The Hays Daily News Louise M. Harper
COLBY - Louise M. Harper, 74, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at Lantern Park Manor. She was born Oct. 7, 1929, in Zurich. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Buck, of the home; three sons, Bob, Colby, Keith, Hays, and Rod, El Reno, Okla.; a daughter, Karen Harper-Halling, Dodge City; a brother, Paul Bedore, Colby; three sisters, Cordelia Jespersen, Gem, Christina Vassilakos, Aurora, Colo., and Phyllis Kriss, Colby; six grandchildren; and two (article cut off at this point.)

14 Jan 2004 Okmulgee Daily Times Carol Ann Baker Barnhart
Carolyn Ann (Baker) Barnhart, 59, of Morris, died Sunday, January 11, 2004 in Tulsa. Memorial services are 2:00 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at the Kelley Chapel with Dr. Dennis Taylor officiating. Arrangements are under direction of the Shurden-Kelley Funeral Home of Okmulgee.
She was born Tuesday, March 14, 1944 to Orval and Gladys Irene (Walker) Baker in Rooks County, Kansas. On September 15, 1963 she married Jerry Barnhart in Logan, Kansas. She was a member of the Myers-Heeler V.F.W. Post #1360 from November 1975 until her death and served two terms as president 1982 to 1983 and 1985 to 1986. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, and three sisters.
Survivors include her husband Jerry Barnhart of Morris; one daughter, Reva Tipton of Morris; two sons, Robert Barnhart of Liberal, Kansas and Roger Barnhart of Kansas City, Missouri; two sisters, Ella Bahr of Topeka, Kansas and Lee Koester of Miles City, Montana, three grandchildren and eight nieces and nephews.
The family requests that memorials be made in her name to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720.

11 Jan 2004 Chickasha Daily Express Jane Catherine Zerger
Jane Catherine Zerger was born October 19, 1921, in Webster, Kansas, to Clell and Edith (Silvers) Stice. She passed from this life Saturday evening, January 3, 2004, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, at the age of 82 years, 2 months and 14 days. She grew up in Webster, Kansas, and graduated from Webster High School. On October 17, 1942, she and Waldo Zerger were married at Ft. Gruber, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Waldo had been her typing teacher. After his discharge from the military in 1945, they moved to Anadarko, where he managed the Kaufman Farm Electric Company for his uncle. He and Jane bought the store and operated the Zerger Appliance and Electric Store, where she was the bookkeeper for many years. In 1970 Jane went to work as secretary of the Anadarko Chamber of Commerce. In 1972 she was appointed manager of the Chamber; and held that position until she resigned October 1, 1975. She then went to work as secretary and receptionist for Smith Funeral Home, and held that position until she resigned October 1, 1975. She then went to work as secretary and receptionist for Smith Funeral Home, and held that position until Waldo sold the store. They then began spending their winters in Weslaco, Texas, and enjoyed many years there, where they played bridge and belonged to a ballroom dance club. She was a member of P.E.O for over 60 years. She belonged to the First Christian Church, where she played the organ, and organized the first Junior Choir. She was an excellent seamstress. She moved to Sterling House in Chickasha over 2 years ago, and had been at Grace Living Center for the last few months. Jane was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband, who died June 16, 2000. Survivors include her daughter, Janie McElheney and her husband Bill of Klosterneuburg, Austria; two sons, Waldo Zerger, Jr., and wife Frances of Westerville, Ohio, and Doug Zerger and wife Debi of Anadarko; 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, Ethan Zerger of Yukon; one sister, other relatives, and many loving friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 10 at the First Christian Church with burial to follow in Memory Lane Cemetery under the direction of Steverson Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church.

8 Jan 2004 Hays Daily News Golda A. Russ
STOCKTON - Golda A. Russ, 96, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at Solomon Valley Manor. She was born Aug. 13, 1907, in Missouri Valley, Iowa, to G. A.. and Adeline (Frasier) Dunlap. She graduated from Woodston High School. She married Perry Russ on July 24, 1930, in Woodston. He died in 1980. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Woodston Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 Sunday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m (article cut off at this point.)

6 Jan 2004 The Ark City Traveler Thomas Martin " Tom" Nuckols
Thomas Martin " Tom" Nuckols, 75, Arkansas City, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at his residence. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church of Arkansas City. The Reverend Lance Carrithers will officiate. Burial will follow in the Parker Cemetery. was born Jan. 11, 1928, in Ponca City, Okla., to Dr. Arthur S. and Hazel H. (Martin) Hyatt Nuckols. He was reared and educated in Ponca City. Tom graduated from the Kemper Military Academy of Booneville, Mo. He later attended the Oklahoma A& M University. Tom served in the United States Air Force from 1949 to 1952. He was stationed in Naknek, Alaska Territory and later Sacramento, Calif. While in Sacramento, Tom met and later married Martella Carr on Jan. 12, 1952. The couple lived in Sacramento, Ponca City, Okla., New Orleans, La., Dallas, Texas, and Sacramento again before moving to Arkansas City in 1963. Tom worked in the engineering department for the General Electric Jet Engine Facility at Strother Field for 10 years and later as a maintenance engineer for Conoco for 20 years before retiring in 1993. Tom was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he was very active as a leader of the Boy Scouts of America and as a leader and advisor for the Explorer Scouts. He was a member of the Crescent Masonic Lodge No. 133 AF& AM and the Shelton Beaty Post No. 18 American Legion. Tom also enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, and camping. Survivors include his wife, of the home two sons Dr. Thomas A. and his wife, Cassie of Plainville, Kan., The Mark S. and his wife, Carla Nuckols of North Kansas City, Mo. two daughters, Vicki and her husband, Hensley of Arkansas City, Nancy and her husband, Michael Meyer Littleton, Colo. one sister, Sue and her husband, Dr. Phillip Brown of Nashville, Tenn. and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents step-mother, Philomenia Barbara Nuckols two brothers, and Arthur Phil " Bub" Nuckols one sister, Margaret Davis and a granddaughter, Karen Nuckols.
Memorials have been established with the First United Methodist Church and Harry Hynes Hospice. Contributions may be made through the funeral home. Arrangements are being made through the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home of Arkansas City. Online condolences may be made at www.rindt-erdman.com

4 Jan 2004 The Hays Daily News Wilfred "Billy" Fisher
HAYS - Wilfred "Billy" Fisher, 76, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, at Hays Good Samaritan Center. He was born Aug. 3, 1927, in Antonino to Clements and Pauline (Stubert) Fisher. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellis.
Survivors include three brothers, Alfred, Palco, Clarence, Hays, and Bob, Marysville; a sister, Helen Pfeifer, Hays; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Edwin, and two sisters, Irene Bieker (article cut off at this point.)

2 Jan 2004 The Hays Daily News Janet Jo Plante
PLAINVILLE KS Janet Jo Plante 64, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, at Rooks County Health Center.
She was born July 12, 1937, in Plainville KS to Francis and Rose (Lytle) Bair. She was a graduate of Plainville High School.
She married Henry Plante on Oct. 28, 1956, in Plainville. She was a licensed practical nurse at Craig Home Health Care, Plainville.
Survivors include her husband, of the home seven sons, John, and Steve, all of Plainville, Francis and Duane, both of Vidalia, Ga., Allen Russell, Joseph, Stockton two sisters, Leona Kenney, Plainville, and Rosemary Goble, WaKeeney 23 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Gerstner.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery
A Ladies Guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville. A parish vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the church. Visitation will be until 6 p.m. today at the chapel and from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic School or A. J. Couse Lift Fund.

22 Sep 2004 Hays Daily News Frankie Lou Cooper
Frankie Lou Cooper, 69, Woodston, died Monday, Sept. 20, 2004, at Infinia in Kensington. She was born July 2, 1935, in Denver to Laurence and Frankie (Nelson) Burnham. She married Douglas E. Cooper on July 12, 1953, in Denver. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; two sons, Larry Cooper, Woodston, and Tim Cooper, Lakewood, Colo.; two daughters, LeaAnn Marsh, Woodston, and Linnea Franklin, Carthage, Tenn.; a brother, Clark Burnham, Woodston; eight (article cut off at this point.)

30 Jul 2004 The Hays Daily News Thomas J. Beiker
LENEXA - Thomas Beiker, 56, died Saturday, July 26, 2003, at The Sweet Life at Rosehill. He was born July 4, 1947, in Plainville to Joseph and Elvera (Holzhauer) Beiker. He graduated from Fort Hays State University with a degree in business administration. He married Marian Rothwell on April 24, 1971. He was an independent insurance agent and owned and operated Tom Beiker Insurance Agency.
Survivors include his son, Paul, West Des Moines, Iowa; a daughter, Carrie Beiker, Kansas City (article cut off at this point.)

28 Jul 2004 The Hays Daily News Beulah L. Thomas
HUTCHINSON - Beulah L. Thomas, 88, formerly of Plainville and Zurich, died Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at her home. She was born Dec. 25, 1915, in Zurich to Frank and Blanche (Sparks) Mead. She married Richard Len Thomas on March 25, 1938, in Hays. He died Sept. 7, 1982. She was a resident of Hutchinson since 1996. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Donald Thomas Sr. and wife Dora, Plainville; a daughter, Doris Rue and husband Kenneth, Hutchinson; a sister, May Dougherty, (article cut off at this point)

28 May 2004 The Ledger (Hemingford, NE) Lucile Farrington
Lucile Farrington died peacefully on May 21, 2004. She was born Helen Lucile Montgomery on April 12, 1911 in Plainville, Kansas. Lucile was the quintessential 20th century American. Her parents moved the family in a covered wagon from their farm near Plainville to the railroad station on their move back to Missouri.
Lucile attended Roman Catholic schools in Moberly, Missouri. Days after her sixteenth birthday, her beloved mother, Mary Velma died. Her father, Joe, worked for the Wabash Railroad and Lucile was very helpful in raising her younger sister and brother. After church on Sundays, she would take them to the local drugstore owned by the Farrington brothers. On May 15, 1931 she married Owen Farrington. They spent their honeymoon in St. Louis and went to a baseball game. She and Owen were lifelong fans of the Cardinals.
She and Owen played bridge together and after four decades became Life Masters in Duplicate Bridge.
In 1943, Lucile and Owen purchased Holsten’s Rexall Drug Store in Alliance, Nebraska. They moved from St. Louis with their children, Dan and Janet and lived in the Drake Hotel for several months, as housing was difficult to find because of the active air base. During the next twenty-five years, Lucile maintained the financial records for the store. She enjoyed going to market in Denver and meeting with other pharmacist families.
While rearing her family, Lucile began to needlepoint, sew and macramé. She started painting in the early 1960’s and thoroughly enjoyed taking art lessons. As a golf widow, she devoted many hours to china painting and creating “Nama” masterpieces that now adorn the homes of her friends and family. She was very pleased to earn Best of Show in the Box Butte Art Society’s annual show in the 1970’s.
Lucile and Owen enjoyed going to the horse races. They traveled to various towns and eventually owned a few thoroughbreds and had a lot of fun at the track.
She was devoted to her family and supported her children and grandchildren in furthering their education. After sixty-eight years of marriage, her beloved Owen died in 1999. For the past fours years, she has lived with her daughter Mary Jo and family.
Lucile is survived by her son Dan and daughter-in-law Judy and daughters Janet and son-in-law Fred Brown, and Mary Jo and son-in-law Dave Burnett. She has ten grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her two sisters and one brother.
Upon cremation Lucile will rest with her husband in the Alliance cemetery. A reception honoring Lucile will be held following a family service this summer. Memorials may be sent to the Carnegie Arts Center or a charity of one’s choice.
Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

aft 19 Feb 2004 Unknown Newspaper, MT Francis Duane "Spike" Doane
Having had the opportunity to say goodbye to his children and wife, Duane "Spike" Doane slept away peacefully Feb. 19, 2004, at the Deaconess Medical Center in Billings, Mont. Duane was born on Oct. 21, 1926, in DeKalb to Francis and Olive Doane. He attended high school in Maple Park and Elburn before joining the U.S. Navy in 1943. He served overseas on an LSM. After WWII, Duane began working for the Elburn Packing Co., and on April 14, 1947, he married Marjorie Westlake. In 1955, they and their four children moved to Wichita, Kan., where Duane was a cattle buyer for Excel Packing Co. Four years later, they moved to Plainville, Kan., where he managed Gasaway Sales, a livestock auction company. Billings, Mont., was their next home, when Duane was hired in 1962 to buy cattle for Needham Packing Co. After one year, he was transferred to Great Falls and, when Needham Packing Co. closed its doors, he accepted the job of head cattle buyer for Great Falls Meat Co. In 1969, Duane and Marjorie moved their family to Shelby, Mont., where they had purchased the Shelby Stockyards Co. After selling that company in 1975, they bought a home in Sun River, Mont., where Duane was the main cattle buyer for Lloyd DeBruckyer. After 47 years of marriage, Duane's wife, Marjorie, passed away on Jan. 9, 1995, after an auto accident. In 1998, Duane married Sharon Perman of Custer, Mont., and they made their home in Ballantine, Mont., where he continued his cattle buying. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards with family and friends. He loved all his various horses and dogs, and he was very proud of the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Doane of Ballantine; brother, Bill (Daphne) Doane of Davis Junction; sons, Dale (Cindy) Doane and Darrell (Linnet) Doane of Shelby; daughters, Marsha Gomke and Donna (Gary) Bell of Rogers, Ark.; step-daughter-in-law, Kim (Jim) Espy of Billings; brothers-in-law, Dr. Don (Helen) Westlake of Wheaton, and Vern (Jackie) Westlake of DeLand, Fla. Duane had 14 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Duane was preceded in death by his first wife; two sisters, Fay Doane and Phillis Stowe; his parents, Francis and Oliver Doane; step-mother, Edna Doane; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leslie and Florence Westlake; and son-in-law, Wayne Gomke.

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