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30 Dec 2005 Hays Daily News Hilary P. Schmidt
Hilary P. Schmidt, 95,
Hays, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, at Kiowa County Memorial Hospital,
Greensburg. He was born Aug. 1, 1910, in Catherine to Frederick and Margaret
(Dinkel) Schmidt. He married Amelia Rome on Sept. 4, 1934, at Catherine. She
preceded him in death on May 27, 1997. He was a carpet layer in Hays for 40
years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays.
Survivors include
a son, Donald W. Schmidt, Hays; two daughters, Betty Jean Merklinger and
husband, Elmer, Victoria, Texas, and Linda Young and husband, Bob, Haviland; two
brothers, Leo Clarence Schmidt, Missoula, Mont., and Marcellus Schmidt, Hays;
four sisters, Ann Schmidt, Plainville, Tina Likiardopolus, Wichita, Marge
Schmidt, Hays, and Jane Jacobs, Minneapolis, Minn.; six grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in
death by four brothers, Joseph Schmidt, Alex Schmidt, Fidelis Schmidt and John
Schmidt; and two sisters, Catherine Quint and Mary Agnes Pelzel.
Services
will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays; burial in St.
Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday with a
vigil service at 7 p.m. Monday and from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, all at
Cline's Mortuary Of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd, Hays.
Memorials are suggested to St.
Catherine Catholic Church, St. Fidelis Cemetery Fund or for Masses.
30 Dec 2005 Hays Daily News Carole Eisiminger
Carole Eisiminger,
Plainville, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, at Rush County from injuries sustained
in an automobile accident.
Arrangements are pending with Moore-Overlease
Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
29 Dec 2005 Hays Daily News Robert
"Bob" Roy
Bob Roy, Stockton, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, at his home.
Arrangements are pending with Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First,
Stockton.
29 Dec 2005 Salina Journal Hope Denton
STOCKTON — Hope Denton, 87,
Stockton, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005. Mrs. Denton was born Hope Stewart on Oct.
2, 1918, in Harlan. She was a teacher, retiring in 1980.
Survivors include
her husband, Clyde B., of the home; three sons, Jonathan M. and David S., both
of Stockton, and C. Stewart of Borger, Texas; four granddaughters; two
great-granddaughters; and two step-grandsons.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m.
Friday at Main Street Christian Church, Stockton. Burial will be in Stockton
Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church, in care of
Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669.
Visitation
will be from noon to 8 p.m. today and 9 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home
and from 1 p.m. to service time Friday at the church.
29 Dec 2005 Hays
Daily News Hope Stewart Denton
Hope Stewart Denton, 87, Stockton, died
Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, Wichita. She was
born Oct. 2, 1918, in Harlan to Lewis and Pearl (Brumbaugh) Stewart. She
graduated from Fort Hays State University with a teaching degree. She taught at
Atwood, Stockton, Webster and Alton/Osborne retiring in 1980. She married Clyde
B. Denton on Dec. 19, 1948, at Portis.
Survivors include her husband, of the
home; three sons, Jonathan M. Denton and David S. Denton, both of Stockton, and
C. Stewart Denton, Borger, Texas; four granddaughters; and four step
grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Main Street Christian
Church, Stockton; burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be until 8
p.m. today and from 9 to 11: 30 a.m. Friday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral
Home, 723 N. First, Stockton, KS 67669, and from 1 p.m. until the time of the
service Friday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Main Street
Christian Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
29
Dec 2005 The Purcell Register Roszella E. Conway
Funeral services for
Roszella E. Conway, 62, of Noble will be held today (Thursday), Dec. 29, 2005 at
2 p.m. at Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Garlin Newton and the
Rev. Kenny Shultz officiating. Interment will be at IOOF Cemetery under the
direction of Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Purcell.
Mrs. Conway died Dec. 27,
2005 at Norman Regional Hospital.
She was born Dec. 21, 1943 in Waynesburg,
Penn., the middle child and only daughter of Owen Eisiminger and Edna Pearl
Phillips Eisiminger. She was reared on a farm in Waynesburg and attended two
years of college.
On April 22, 1974 she married James T. Conway and together
they reared five children.
Mrs. Conway lived in Youngstown, Ohio, for many
years before moving to Oklahoma in 1982. She had been living in Noble since
1990.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her
husband, James, of the home; two sons, Kenny Shultz and his wife, Sue, of Noble
and Ray Conway and his wife, Rebecca, of Hereford, Texas; three daughters,
Debbie Zec and her husband, Mike, of Farrell, Penn., Crystal Miller of Noble and
Kathy Kabariti and her husband, Michael, of Sherman, Texas; two brothers, John
Eisiminger and his wife, Carol, of Plainville, Kan., and Donald Eisiminger and
his wife, Peggy, of Tacoma, Wash.; 11 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Kenny Shultz, Ray Conway, Mike Zec,
Michael Kabariti, Kenny Shultz Jr. and Cody Miller.
Honorary pallbearers will
be Robert Shultz, Blake Kabariti, Christopher Miller, James Zec and Michael Zec
II.
25 Dec 2005 The Hays Daily News Blake Christopher Munsch
Blake Christopher Munsch, 16, Hays, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident, east of Hays. He was born May 21, 1989, in
Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo., to Kris and Lisa (Belisle) Munsch. He
attended St. Joseph Elementary School, Holy Family Elementary School and was
presently a junior at Hays High School. He was a member of St. Joseph Church,
Hays.
Survivors include his parents, Lisa and Jay Rebel and Kris and Gena
Munsch, all of Hays; maternal grandparents, Duane and Pat Belisle, Damar, and
Ralph and Bonnie Rebel, Ness City; paternal grandparents, Gerald and Clara Rose
Munsch, Ness City and Gene and Linda Argo, Hays; and four step siblings, Beau
and Holly Rebel, D. J. Rebel and Jacob Keller, all of Hays.
Services will be
at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Church, Hays; burial in St. Joseph Cemetery,
Hays.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday with a vigil service at 7
p.m. Monday at Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine, and from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.
Tuesday at the chapel.
Memorials are suggested to Blake C. Munsch Memorial
Scholarship Fund.
24 Dec 2005 The Salina Journal Leo P. Bonneau
STOCKTON — Leo P. Bonneau, 92, Stockton, died Dec. 16, 2005. Mr. Bonneau was
born Aug. 31, 1913, in Concordia. He was a brakeman for the Missouri-Pacific
Railroad. His wife, Opal, died in 2003.
Survivors include two stepsons, Doyal
K. Hrabe of Stockton and Debert M. Hrabe of Overland Park; three stepdaughters,
Betty Raney of Ceres, Calif., Phyllis Hart of Plainville and Joy Johnson of
Manhattan; 16 step grandchildren; 42 step great-grandchildren; and 24 step
great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St.
Thomas Catholic Church, Stockton. The body was cremated. Inurnment will be in
St. Thomas Cemetery with military honors provided by Monroe-Taylor-Barnes VFW
Post 8873.
A parish rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Smith-Moore-Overlease
Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669.
Memorials may be made to the
Solomon Valley Manor, in care of the funeral home.
Friends may sign the
register book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Condolences
may be sent via www.mooreoverlease.com.
25 Dec 2005 The Hays Daily News
Leo P. Bonneau, 92, Stockton, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, at Solomon Valley
Manor, Stockton. He was born Aug. 31, 1913, in Concordia to Levi and Alzma
(Bonbardie) Bonneau. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married
Opal Ives Hrabe on March 13, 1950, in Stockton. She preceded him in death March
30, 2003. He worked for the Missouri-Pacific Railroad as a brakeman.
Survivors include two stepsons, Doyal K. Hrabe, Stockton, and Debert M. Hrabe,
Overland Park; three stepdaughters, Betty Raney, Ceres, Calif., Phyllis Hart,
Plainville, and Joy Johnson, Manhattan; 16 step grandchildren; 42 step
great-grandchildren; and 24 step great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be
at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Stockton; he was cremated.
Burial will be in St. Thomas Cemetery, Stockton.
Visitation will be from 9
a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday with parish rosary at 7 p.m. at the Smith-Moore-Overlease
Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the Solomon Valley Manor and may be
sent in care of Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton, KS
67669.
22 Dec 2005 The Hays Daily News David Eldon Jackson
David Eldon Jackson, 83, Tonganoxie, formerly of Hill City, died Tuesday, Dec.
20, 1922, at Providence Hospital, Kansas City, Kan. He was born Aug. 5, 2005, in
rural Graham County to David Edward and Viola Mae (Bass) Jackson. He was a
veteran of World War II. He married Doris Fountain on Nov. 9, 1944, at Hill
City. He had been employed as a machine operator and mechanic by Simmons
Mattress Co.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Bruce Jackson
and Craig Jackson, both of Tonganoxie; two daughters, Ruth Jackson, Tonganoxie,
and Kathleen Trisler, Coffeeville; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill
City; private burial in Pleasant View Cemetery, Palco.
Memorials are
suggested to Bethel Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Kan., and may be sent to
Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City, KS 67642.
21
Dec 2005 San Diego Union-Tribune (CA) Mike Desaire
Mike Desaire of La Mesa
passed away on December 14, 2005, at the age of 54. He was involved in a tragic
car accident near Benson, Arizona. His beloved dogs survived the crash and were
rescued by the Humane Society. Mike is survived by his wife, Rita Desaire, and
son, Jacob. Born in Stockton, Kansas, on December 13, 1951, Mr. Desaire was one
of ten children who spent much of his childhood on a wheat farm near Damar,
Kansas. In 1975 he moved to San Diego. On October 1, 1989, he married the love
of his life, Rita Pruett, of La Mesa. Mr. Desaire worked as a line supervisor
for Teladine Ryan in San Diego for many years. He was very patriotic and loved
his country. An avid hunter and outdoorsman, he held memberships in the Southern
California Rim Fire Association, the American Rim Fire Association, the 1,000
Yard Bench Rest Association, the National Predator Caller Association, the San
Diego County Fish and Game Association, and was a lifetime member of the
National Rifle Association. He was a predator control specialist for San Diego
County for many years. He also competed in many high-powered rifle and rim fire
competitions throughout the United States. With his brother, Richard, he hunted
upland game in Central Kansas every fall. With his son, Jacob, he participated
in Cub Scouts, golf lessons, school events, fishing, traveling, and many other
activities. Mr. Desaire is survived by his wife, Rita, and son, Jacob; his
mother, Deloris Desaire of Salina, Kansas; and eight brothers and sisters; Don
Desaire of Loveland, Colorado; Arlinda McLaughlin of Pinedale, Wyoming; Richard
Desaire of Salina, Kansas; Marva Gill of St. Marys, Ohio; Leland Desaire of
Afton, Oklahoma; Marty Desaire, Jonetta Petty, and Karyl Wilson of Salina,
Kansas. He is also survived by his step-children, Ron Neville of Blossom Valley,
California, and Nancy Wolf of San Clemente, California. There are numerous
in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that mourn his loss, as well. Mr.
Desaire was preceded in death by his father, Leo Desaire, of Salina, Kansas, and
his sister, Madrilène Desaire Civilises of Solomon, Kansas. Services were held
on Tuesday, December 20, at 1:00 p.m., at the La Mesa Church of Christ, 5150
Jackson Drive, with interment at El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon
Road in San Diego. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com
21 Dec 2005 The Hays Daily News Paul H. Williams
Paul H.
Williams, 92, Plainville, died Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at his home in
Plainville. He was born November 18, 1913, in Plainville, Kansas. He was the son
of Roll Williams and Bertha Edna Henry. He had one sister, Louella (Dunham), and
two brothers, Karl and Eldon. Paul married Margaret Green on April 2, 1934, and
they had four children, Margaret Lavonne (Werner), Donovan, Clayton, and Rodney.
In August of 1944, Paul enlisted in the Army and served as Personnel Tech
Sergeant (T-5) of the 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, 30th Infantry, 3rd
Division, and was in charge of approximately 40 men. He was then honorably
discharged on July 1st, 1946. After Paul's discharge, he went back to Plainville
and continued his work on the farm and his cattle buying business. He also
worked in the oil field, and officiated both Football and Basketball. Paul was
an avid sports fan his entire life. Paul married once again on February 11,
1950. He married Mary Claire Lambert, and they had four children, Paula (Glick),
Natalie (Towns), Bonita (Higgins), and James. Paul was called back to serve in
the armed forces again in April of 1950, during the Korean Conflict. This time,
he served in Fort Hood, Texas, as Corporal (athletic instructor) until his
discharge, which came at Christmas time of the same year. Paul was a lifelong
resident of Plainville, a life member of VFW post 8871, where he served several
years as Commander, and was also 9th District Commander. He was also a member of
the First Christian Church. In the years before Paul retired, he had quit
farming and owned and operated his own oil business. Paul would tell you that
his greatest accomplishments during his lifetime were: his eight children,
twenty grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren, the
fact that he graduated from Plainville High School in the fall of 1931, the fact
that he did attend Fort Hays State and did play football (if only for a year),
and the fact that both Paul and his wife, Mary, were very instrumental in the
concept and completion of the Rooks County Veteran's Memorial Monument, now
located in Stockton.
Paul was preceded in death by his father, Roll, his
mother, Edna, his sister Louella, his brothers Karl and Eldon, and an infant
grandson.
Visitation will be at the Plainville Funeral Home, 320 S.W. 2nd
Street, Plainville, Thursday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 8
p.m. The family will be present at the funeral home Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8
p.m.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church or
VFW Post No. 8871 and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may
be sent to the family online at www.plainvillefuneral home.com.
Memorial
services will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 26th at the First Christian Church of
Plainville, with Pastor Larry Liles officiating.
21 Dec 2005 The
Hays Daily News Buddy Lee Walker
Buddy Lee Walker, 54, Woodston, died
Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville. He was born
Aug. 21, 1951, in Wichita to Orville and Marcella (Webster) Walker.
Survivor
include his companion, Kath Claiborn, Woodston; his mother, Marcella Walker,
Whitewater; a daughter, Melinda Costa, Fall River, Mass.; and a sister, Janet
Weems, Augusta.
He was preceded in death by his father, Orville; and, a son
Tracy Walker.
Memorial services will be at a later date.
Memorials are
suggested to Buddy Lee Walker Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of
Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton, KS 67669, who are in
charge of the arrangements.
20 Dec 2005 The Salina Journal Dennis
A. Fellers
WILSON — Dennis A. Fellers, 61, Wilson, died Thursday, Dec. 15,
2005. Mr. Fellers was born June 9, 1944, in Plainville. He was a machinist for a
water well service.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Alice, in
1996.
Survivors include a son, James Bloesser of Wilson; a daughter, Terina
Templeton of Wilson; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial
service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster Mortuary Chapel, 610 24th, Wilson
67490.
Memorials may be made to Hays Medical Center Handicapped Foundation,
in care of the mortuary.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today and 8
a.m until the service Wednesday at the mortuary.
19 Dec 2005
The Salina Journal LaDeane Macke
PLAINVILLE — LaDeane Macke, 77, Plainville,
died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005. Mrs. Macke was born LaDeane Coles on March 26, 1928,
in Waldo. She was manager of the Plainville VFW Post for 20 years.
She was
preceded in death by her husband, Leo; a son, Daniel Resley; and a grandson.
Survivors include her children, Robert Resley Jr., Richard Resley, Debby Burton,
Mitzi Keith and Brian Resley, all of Wichita, Becky Eklund of Springdale, Ark.,
Melissa Schremmer of Russell and Shane Macke of Catherine; 12 grandchildren; and
eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at
Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665. Burial will be in Russell
City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Southwind Hospice of Russell and
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas for Ellis County, in care of the
mortuary.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time Tuesday at the
mortuary
19 Dec 2005 The Salina Journal Lucy Elizabeth Crawford
NATOMA — Lucy Elizabeth Crawford, 95, Natoma, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005. Mrs.
Crawford was born Lucy Elizabeth Robertson on May 17, 1910, at Covert. She was a
homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd, in 1977; and two
infant grandchildren.
Survivors include three daughters, Lucille Luhman and
Elaine Spencer, both of Natoma, and Judy Gilworth of Independence, Mo.; two
sons, Gerald of Milwaukee and Glenn of Natoma; 15 grandchildren; 28
great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
The funeral will be at 11
a.m. Tuesday at Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665. Burial will
be in Natoma Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Rooks County Nursing Home in
Plainville or a charity of the donor’s choice, in care of the mortuary.
Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today at the mortuary.
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14 Dec 2005 Blade Empire Edna Caroline Riffe Gallagher
Edna Caroline Riffe
Gallagher died Wednesday, December 14, 2005, at the Cloud County Health Center,
in Concordia, Kan. She was born May 27, 1918, on a farm in Belmont Township,
Rooks County, Kansas, to Wade H. and Clara J. Griebel Riffe. She graduated from
Stockton High School, Stockton, Kansas, on May 27, 1936. She worked at the Ben
Franklin Store for five years during high school and after. Edna married Roy W.
Gallagher at Damar, Kansas, on March 25, 1940. She spent most of her married
life in Concordia, Kansas. While her husband was overseas, during World War II,
she stayed with her parents in Stockton. Edna and Roy owned and operated a meat
processing plant in Concordia and also a neighborhood grocery store. Edna worked
as a Medication Aide at St. Ann’s Nursing Home and Mount Joseph Nursing Home.
She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and Altar
Society. She was also a Life Member of the VFW Auxiliary, Post #588. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Roy; her parents; an infant brother, Clifford;
and two brothers, Harold and Elton Riffe, of Stockton.
She is survived by
three sons: Bob and wife, Joanne of Sahuarita, Arizona; Ron and wife, Sandy of
Danbury, Wisconsin; Mike and wife Annette of Concordia, Kansas. She is also
survived by seven grandchildren: Shane Gallagher, Nicole Sear, Kevin Gallagher,
Maureen Gallagher, Stephanie Gallagher, Brandi Gallagher and Dustin Gallagher;
one step grandchild Edward Carlson and three great-grandchildren and one
great-step grandchild.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, December 19,
2005, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia, Kansas, at 10:00
a.m., with Father Barry Brinkman and Father Henry Kieffer officiating.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 18, 2005, at Nutter Mortuary, from 2:00
p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Interment will be in St. Concordia Catholic Cemetery,
Concordia, Kansas.
Memorials may be given to Mount Joseph Chapel Memorial
Fund or OLPH Catholic Church Building Fund.
Nutter Mortuary is in charge of
arrangements, 116 East 6th Street, Concordia, KS 66901.
14 Dec
2005 The Salina Journal Carol Faith Brungardt
BELLA VISTA, Ark. — Carol Faith
Brungardt, 68, Bella Vista, formerly of Stockton, Kan., died Monday, Dec. 12,
2005. Mrs. Brungardt was born Carol Faith Cooper on July 16, 1937, in Stockton.
She was a teacher.
Survivors include her husband, Ken; three daughters, Kenda
Elliott of Dallas, Kelly Vanderplas of Phillipsburg and Sherri Conrad of Cheney;
a son, Danny Heinze Jr. of Halstead; five stepdaughters, Rebecca O’Bourke of
Moscow, Idaho, Pam Powell of Kansas City, Kan., Terri Campbell of Chandler,
Ariz., Olivia Brungardt of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Jessica Pauls of Lawrence;
her mother, Ada Cooper; a brother, Jeral Cooper; 11 grandchildren; seven step
grandchildren; and a step great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m.
Friday at Main Street Christian Church, Stockton. Burial will be in Stockton
Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Carol Faith Brungardt Memorial
Scholarship Fund.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday at
Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669.
14 Dec
2005 The Hays Daily News
Carol Faith (Cooper) Brungardt, 68, Bella Vista,
Ark., died Monday, Dec. 12, 2005, at Northwest Regional Medical Center,
Springdale, Ark. She was born July 16, 1937, in Stockton to Kenneth and Ada
Cooper. She graduated from Stockton High School, Fort Hays State University with
a teaching degree and Wichita State University with a master's degree. She
married Daniels Lee Heinze on Nov. 9, 1957, in Hays. She taught school in
various positions and locations, the last being Associated Colleges of Central
Kansas, retiring in 2002 after 45 years of teaching. She married Kenneth
Brungardt on Aug. 8, 1988.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; a son,
Danny Heinze Jr., Halstead; three daughters, Kenda Elliott, Dallas, Texas, Kelly
Vanderplas, Phillipsburg, and Sherri Conrad, Cheney; five stepdaughters, Rebecca
O'Rourke, Moscow, Idaho, Pam Powell, Kansas City, Kan., Terri Campbell,
Chandler, Ariz, Olivia Brungardt, Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, and Jessica Pauls,
Lawrence; her mother, Ada Cooper; a brother, Jeral Cooper; 11 grandchildren; and
seven step grandchildren.
She was preceded by her father, Kenneth Cooper.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Main Street Christian Church, Stockton;
burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday and
from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First
St., Stockton.
Memorials are suggested to Carol Faith Brungardt Memorial
Scholarship Fund at Phillipsburg High School.
12 Dec 2005 The
Hays Daily News Hazel Ina Pfortmiller
Hazel Ina Pfortmiller, 84, Natoma, died
Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005, at Rooks County Nursing Home, Plainville. She was born
Sept. 14, 1921, in Codell to Joseph Glenn and Alta Vivian (Hayes) Romine. She
graduated from Natoma High School. She married Lawrence Pfortmiller on April 18,
1941, at Salina. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, of the
nursing home; two sons, Lawrence Glen Pfortmiller and Louis Kent Pfortmiller,
both of Lawrence; two daughters, Linda Kay Sharits, Natoma, and Galya Louise
Wichman, Ellis; a sister, Echo Alice Brooks, Oxnard, Calif.,10 grandchildren;
and nine great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at
Peace Lutheran Church, Natoma; burial in Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Natoma.
Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, 701 N.
First, Natoma.
Memorials are suggested to Natoma American Legion Auxiliary or
Blue Hills Foundation, both in care of the funeral home.
9 Dec
2005 The Hays Daily News Ellen Gerhardt
Ellen Gerhardt, 79, Victoria, died
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, at Hays Medical Center. She was born April 22, 1926, in
Victoria to Andrew and Margaret (Wittman) Klaus. She married August Gerhardt on
Nov. 18, 1946, at Victoria. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Fidelis
Catholic Church and Christian Mothers, both of Victoria.
Survivors include
her husband, of the home; three sons, Paul Gerhardt and wife, Jacqui, Colorado
Springs, Colo., Andy Gerhardt and wife, Vicki Jo, Plainville, and Frank Gerhardt
and wife, Racquel, Victoria; two daughters, Mary Ruder and husband, Earl,
Edmond, Okla., and Theresa Hodnett and husband, Charles; two brothers, Ben
Klaus, Manhattan, and Andrew Klaus, Hays; 10 grandchildren; and a
great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by five brothers, Casper
Klaus, Joseph Klaus, Ed Klaus, Leo Klaus and Al Klaus; three sisters, Angela
Leiker, Catherine Jacobs and Emma Rajewski; and a grandson, Eric Ruder.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria;
burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m.
Sunday with a vigil service at 7 p.m., followed by St. Fidelis Christian Mothers
rosary, and from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Monday, all at Cline's Mortuary, Victoria.
Memorials are suggested to St. Fidelis Church or Masses.
7 Dec
2005 The Salina Journal Juanita "Nita" Basgall
Juanita “Nita” Basgall, 55,
Plainville, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at the University of Kansas Medical
Center, Kansas City, Kan. She was born Aug. 13, 1950, in Hays. She graduated
from Natoma High School and Parks Business College, Denver, Colo. She had served
as manager for the city of Plainville.
Survivors include her mother, Donna
Hutton, Plainville; a son, D. J. Basgall, Plainville; two daughters, Dena
Normandin, Plainville, and Nikki Spiller, Enid, Okla.; five sisters, Cynthia
Miller, Wichita, Terry Chesney, Hays, Julie Sanders, Tucson, Ariz., Vicki
Nickelson, Las Vegas and Peggy Richmond, Codell; and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
Plainville; burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8
p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Moore-Overlease Funeral
Chapel, with a Ladies Guild rosary at 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel, and
then from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with a parish vigil
service at 6 p.m. at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Plainville City
Park and may be sent in care of the funeral chapel.
8 Dec 2005
PLAINVILLE — Juanita “Nita” Basgall, 55, Plainville, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005.
Mrs. Basgall was born Aug. 13, 1950, in Hays. She was the Plainville city
clerk/administrator.
Survivors include two daughters, Dena Normandin of
Plainville and Nikki Spiller of Enid, Okla.; a son, D. J. Basgall of Plainville;
her mother, Donna Hutton of Plainville; five sisters, Cynthia Miller of Wichita,
Terry Chesney of Hays, Julie Sanders of Tucson, Ariz., Vicki Nickelson of Las
Vegas and Peggy Richmond of Codell; and three grandchildren.
The funeral will
be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville. Burial will
be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
A Ladies Guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. today at
Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663, with a vigil
service at 6 p.m. today at the church.
Memorials may be made to the
Plainville City Park, in care of the chapel.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. today at the chapel and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at the church.
Condolences may be sent at www.mooreoverlease.com.
28 Nov 2005
The Salina Journal Delphine E. Tucker
PALCO — Delphine E. Tucker, 89, Palco,
died Friday, Nov. 25, 2005. Mrs. Tucker was born Delphine E. Roberts on April 3,
1916, in Palco. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Harold C., in 1997.
Survivors include a daughter, Kay Thomas of
Denver; a son, Ron of Minooka, Ill.; a sister, Elaine Brin of Plainville; five
grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Palco United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Pleasant View
Cemetery, near Palco.
Memorials may be made to Hays Medical Center Home
Health & Hospice, the church or Rooks County Home Healthcare in care of
Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.
Visitation
will be from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, where the family will
receive friends from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and 10 a.m. until the service Wednesday
at the church.
Condolences may be sent to www.moore-overlease.com.
22 Nov 2005 The Hays Daily News James L. "Sam" Strutt
James L. “Sam”
Strutt, 75, Morland, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, at the Graham County Hospital,
Hill City. He was born Dec. 26, 1929, in Neosho, Mo., to Carl Andrew and Goldie
Inez (Hays) Strutt. He married Dixie J. Pauley on June 5, 1955, in Woodston. He
later married Jolene Strutt. He was a crude-oil transport driver.
Survivors
include his wife, Morland; two sons, Keven Strutt, Hoxie, and Kirby Strutt,
Morland; three daughters, Kimberley Herman and Karmen Davignon, both of Hill
City, and Kari Ketterl, Herndon; one brother, Richard Strutt, Oakley; one
sister, Carleta Imel, Shawnee Mission; 12 grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Morland United
Methodist Church; burial for private family only in Ash Rock Cemetery near
Woodston.
Memorials are suggested to the Ronald McDonald House, Topeka, St.
Judes Hospital and Donors Choice and can be sent in care of Stinemetz Funeral
Home, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City, KS 67642.
21 Nov 2005 The Hays
Daily News Betty Lou Andreson
Betty Lou Andreson, 80, Plainville, died
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, at the Rooks County Nursing Home, Plainville. She was
born March 13, 1925, in Florence to James T. and Gladys (Wilson) Ballew. She
graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in home economics. She
married Neal B. Andreson on March 19, 1949, in El Dorado. She taught school in
Zurich, Codell and Plainville until her retirement.
Survivors include her
husband, of the home; a son, Paul S. Andreson, Pembroke, Mass.; two daughters,
Tracey Miles, Hays, and Allison Arnett, Aurora, Colo.; three grandchildren; and
on great-granddaughter.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28, at the
First Christian Church, Plainville; private family internment will be at a later
date.
Memorials are suggested to the Chapter HB P.E.O. Scholarship Fund, and
can be sent in care of the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran,
Plainville, KS 67663. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.mooreoverlease.com.
20 Nov 2005 The Hays Daily News Jonathan
Joe Thompson
Jonathan Joe Thompson, 9 days old, Nelson, Neb., died Thursday,
Nov. 17, 2005, at Children's Hospital in Omaha. He was born Nov. 8, 2005, in
Omaha to William Thompson and Darcy (Bushnell) Thompson.
Survivors include
his parents, Nelson; a brother, Joseph Thompson, Nelson, and grandmothers Linda
Thompson, Woodston, and Linda Bushnell, Superior, Neb.
He was preceded in
death by a brother, Joey Thompson, and grandfathers James Thompson and Earl
Bushnell.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Grant Center
Cemetery, Alton.
Memorials are suggested to the family.
18 Nov
2005 The Hays Daily News Edwin H. Wasinger
Edwin H. “Eddie” Wasinger, 83,
Hays, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, at his home. He was born March 6, 1922, in
Hays to Jacob and Elizabeth (Miller) Wasinger. He graduated from St. Joseph's
Military Academy, Hays, and was an Army veteran of World War II. He married
Neolah Becker on May 22, 1954, in Plainville. He was employed by Halliburton for
over 30 years of service, retiring in 1986. He was a member of Immaculate Heart
of Mary Church, St. Joseph's Council 1325 of Knights of Columbus, Bishop
Cunningham Assembly 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and Veterans of Foreign Wars,
all of Hays.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Bob Wasinger
and wife, Becky, and Richard Wasinger and wife, Jo Ann, all of Hays; three
daughters, Ginny Hammerschmidt and husband, Tom, Salina, and Gena Hammerschmidt
and husband, Francis, and Becky Kuhn and husband, Terry, all of Hays; a brother,
Felix Wasinger, Hutchinson; three sisters, Lidwina Meyers, Wichita, Fidelia
Milham, Salina, and Lucille Werth, Victoria; 20 grandchildren; and a
great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a son, Roger Wasinger; a
brother, Joe Wasinger; and two sisters, Sr. Marcella Wasinger and Pia Brull.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church,
Hays; burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, with graveside military honors by
Hays V.F.W.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 to 9:45
a.m. Monday at Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine St., Hays.
A Perpetual
Eucharist Adorers rosary will be at 4 p.m. and a parish vigil service at 7 p.m.,
followed by a Knight of Columbus rosary, all on Sunday at the funeral home. The
4th Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Hays Medical Center, Holy Family School,
Sisters of St. Agnes, Fond du Lac, Wis., or for Masses
14 Nov
2005 The Hays Daily News Alpha C. Post
Alpha C. Post, 98, Logan, died
Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at Good Samaritan Health Center, Kearney, Neb. She was
born July 12, 1902, in Graham County to Thomas and Myrtle (Hooper) Ray. She was
married to Earl Post, who preceded her in death. She had been employed as a
nurse's aide.
Survivors include five sons, Earl Post, Stockton, Ron Post,
Salina, David Post, Peyton, Colo., Thomas Post, Pratt, and Norman Post, Hill
City; four daughters, Mary Breese, Logan, Lola Campbell, Dickens, Texas, Barbara
Holm, Ness City, and Marilyn Ross, Phillipsburg; a sister, Isadora Lappin,
Jetmore; 34 grandchildren; and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ellizabeth Ann Lowry.
Services will
be at 10:30 a.m. at Logan Christian Church, Logan; burial in Pleasant View
Cemetery, Logan.
Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at Logan
Funeral Home, Logan.
Memorials are suggested to Logan Christian Church or
Logan E.M.S.
9 Nov 2005 Great Bend Tribune (KS) Dale L. Leech
1946-2005
STOCKTON — Dale L. Leech, 59, died Nov. 8 at the Rooks County
Health Center in Plainville. He was born March 13, 1946, in Stockton, the son of
Morris F. and Naomi (Cooper) Leech Sr. He graduated from Stockton High School in
1966. He married Marjorie Calvert on Oct. 22, 1977, in Great Bend. They later
divorced. A longtime resident of Stockton, he did janitorial work and ran a
forklift in Great Bend, and later was a cook and tended bar in Stockton. He
worked with the Red Cross in Stockton and had been a resident of Valley View
since September 1999.
Leech was a member of the Assembly of God Church in
Stockton.
Survivors include one son, Travis Leech of Bonner Springs; one
daughter, Robin Lauber of Great Bend; one brother, Morris Leech Jr. of Great
Bend; one sister, Kay Seemann of Smith Center; and two grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by an infant brother, Gary Lee Leech.
Graveside service
will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Stockton Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Slate
officiating. Mr. Leech was cremated. Friends may sign the register book from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton.
Memorials are suggested to the Dale Leech Memorial Fund in care of the funeral
home.
6 Nov 2005 The Hays Daily News Marjorie Ellen Toll
Marjorie Ellen Toll, 79, WaKeeney, formerly of Morland, died Thursday, Nov. 3,
2005, at Lutheran Home, Wakeeney. She was born March 2, 1926, near Penokee to
Charles Lester and Lenna Elizabeth (Green) Keith. She married Lee Elmer Toll
Jan. 22, 1949, in Hill City. He preceded her in death Nov. 5, 1968. She had been
a bookkeeper.
Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Bellerive, Morland, and
Judy Harper, Hill City; two brothers, Howard Keith, Zurich, and Loyd Keith,
Morland; three (the article was cut off here)
4 Nov 2005 The Hays
Daily News Alberta Frances Davidson
Alberta Frances Davidson, 68, Hondo,
Texas, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005, at Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, Texas.
She was born Oct. 31, 1936, near Palco to Cecil and Freda (Kroeger) Saunders.
She graduated from Palco High School. She married Donald Davidson on Aug. 31,
1956, in Salina. She was a secretary in the Florence, Ariz., grade school
system.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; two sons, Dennis
Davidson, Robstown, Texas, and Robert Davidson, Florence; two daughters, Teresa
Fischer, Hondo, and Donna Vaughan, Robstown; a brother, Gerald Saunders,
Trinity, Texas; two sisters, LaVaughn Davidson, Tucson, Ariz., and Arlene Klamm,
Holdrege, Neb.; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services
were held Oct. 28, 2005, at Guinn-Horger Funeral Home, Hondo; burial was in
Ouihi Cemetery, Ouihi, Texas.
31 Oct 2005 The Salina Journal Paul
H. Mayhew
PLAINVILLE — Paul H. Mayhew, 94, Plainville, died Friday, Oct. 28,
2005. Mr. Mayhew was born Aug. 23, 1911, in Plainville. He worked in the oil
field as a cat skinner and roughneck.
Survivors include his wife, June; a
son, Gary of Plainville; two daughters, Carol Pywell and Paula Koehler, both of
Plainville; two brothers, Howard of Independence, Mo., and Jack of Palco; two
sisters, Peggy Tucker of Plainville and Frances Veatch of Palco; six
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2
p.m.Tuesday at Nazarene Church, Plainville. Burial will be in Plainville City
Cemetery.
Memorials may be made for the church’s new construction, in care of
Plainville Funeral Home, 320 S.W. Second, Plainville 67663.
Visitation will
be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
31 Oct 2005 The Salina Journal Pearl R. Parks
GOODLAND — Pearl R.
Parks, 93, Goodland, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2005. Mrs. Parks was born Pearl R.
South on March 31, 1912, in Webster. She was a retired rancher.
She was
preceded in death by a companion, Floyd Bedker.
Survivors include a son, Ivan
Parks, of Goodland; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Mountain time
Wednesday at Koons Funeral Home Chapel, 211 North Main, Goodland 67935-1555.
Burial will be in Goodland Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Wallace/Greeley
County Health Care Foundation, to be used for a new clinic in Sharon Springs.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Mountain time until the service Wednesday at
the funeral home.
30 Oct 2005 The Hays Daily News Kenneth Gerard
Wilkerson
Kenneth Gerard Wilkerson, 47, Zurich, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005,
at the Sheridan County Health Complex, Hoxie. He was born March 21, 1958, to Don
and Ann (Feuerborn) Wilkerson. He was an over-the-road truck driver and worked
in the oil field and worked for Stahl Products for the past five and a half
years.
Survivors include his parents, Plainville; three brothers, Joe
Wilkerson, Catherine, Don Wilkerson, San Diego, and Dave Wilkerson, Plainville;
and three sisters, Mary Lang, Hays, and Geri Stahl and Sharon Waggoner, both of
Plainville.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, Plainville; burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plainville.
Visitation will from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral
Chapel, Plainville, with a Ladies Guild rosary at 3 p.m., and from 6:30 to 8
p.m. today at the church, with a parish vigil service at 7 p.m.
Memorials are
suggested to the Kenneth L. Wilkerson Memorial Fund, to be designated later by
the family, in care of the chapel.
Condolences may be made to the family at
www.moore-overlease.com.
27 Oct 2005 The Hays Daily News Ronnie
L. "RB" Burton
Ronnie L. “RB” Burton, 64, Wichita, formerly of Plainville,
died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005. He was married to Debby Resley. He was a drilling
superintendent.
Survivors include his wife, of the home, three daughters, Amy
Burton, Teresa Clark and Terry Clark, all of Wichita, his mother, Luella Burton,
Plainville; two brothers, Jack Burton, Plainville, and Pat Burton, Burleson,
Texas; a sister, Susie Burton, Anchorage, Alaska; and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Downing and Lahey Mortuary East, Wichita.
Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society, 435 S. Broadway, S-100,
Wichita, KS, 67202.
27 Oct 2005 The Hays Daily News Leroy
Harrison
Leroy Harrison, 81, Plainville, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005, at Good
Samaritan Center, Hays. He was born July 16, 1924, in Plainville to O. E. and
Corene (Yohe) Harrison. He was a graduate of Plainville High School and a
veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. He married Verlene
Carmichael Feb. 18, 1947, in Hays. He was a farmer and cattleman.
Survivors
include his wife, of the home; a daughter, Diane Harris, Hays; two sons, Kirk
Harrison, Plainville, and Kim Harrison, Leawood; his mother, Corene Harrison,
Plainville; two sisters, Donna Mae Simpson, Plainville, and Lorna Kay Glenn,
Hennessey, Okla.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was
preceded in death by a son, Dennis Harrison, and his father.
Services will be
at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Christian Church, Plainville; burial in Plainville
Cemetery with military honors.
Visitation will be until 9 p.m. today with the
family receiving friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel,
Plainville, and from noon until the time of the service Friday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church or Good Samaritan Center and
may be sent in care of the chapel.
26 Oct 2005 The Hays Daily News Leroy
Harrison
Leroy Harrison, 81, Plainville, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005, at Good
Samaritan Center, Hays.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First
Christian Church, Plainville; burial in Plainville Cemetery with military
honors.
Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday where the family will
receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel,
Plainville, and from noon until the time of the service Friday at the church.
25 Oct 2005 Greeley Tribune Ida Towns
Ida Towns, 95, of Evans
died Saturday, Oct. 23, in Gray Cara Assisted Living Center in Evans. She was
born May 27, 1909, in Palco, Kan., to Francis and Dora (Stithem) Burgess. On
Aug. 5, 1925, she married Clarence "Shorty" Towns in Palco. He is deceased. Mrs.
Towns was educated in Palco in a one-room school house. She farmed with her
husband in the Palco area through the Dust Bowl years. She had four children and
moved to Colorado in 1945. She and her husband dairy farmed before moving to
Evans in 1949. She liked to cook and is remembered for her famous pies and
bread. She also enjoyed gardening, flowers and watching the Denver Broncos. She
was a faithful member of the Evans United Methodist Church.
Survivors are a
daughter, Hilda Stoll and her husband Wilbur of Evans; two sons, Duane Towns and
his wife Isabell of Palco, Kan., and Francis Towns and his wife Marilyn of
Greeley; and a sister Marjorie Diebel and her husband Fred of Evans.
Her
parents, one daughter, Hazel Williams, three grandsons, one great-granddaughter,
two brothers and a sister are deceased.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m.
on Wednesday at Allutt Macy-Chapel.
Contributions can be made to the Evans
United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 186, Evans, CO 80620, Hospice and Palliative
Care of North Colorado Medical Center, 2726 11th St. Road, Greeley, CO 80631, or
Gray Cara West in care of Allutt-Macy Chapel, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631.
An obituary and guest book are at www.allnutt.com.
25 Oct 2005 The Hays Daily News Virginia Rose Thompson
Virginia
Rose Thompson, 88, Vancouver, Wash., died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, in Vancouver.
She was born Nov. 6, 1916, in Plainville. She was a homemaker.
Survivors
include three daughters, Sondra Sue Thompson, Vancouver, Monna Lou Johnson,
Camas, Wash., and Rita Jo Link, Longview, Wash.; two brothers, Adolph Toelkes,
Costa Mesa, Calif., and Alfred Toelkes, Vancouver; two sisters, Mar Ruth
Bachheister, Green Valley, Ariz., and Phyllis Holmes, Portland; 12
grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, in 1971.
Services will be
at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Battle Ground, Wash.
Memorials are suggested to ARC of Clark County, 9415 NE Fourth Plain Rd.,
Vancouver, Wash. 98662.
20 Oct 2005 The Hays Daily News Jack
Nelson Buchheister
Jack Nelson Buchheister, 86, Ellis, died Sunday, Oct. 18,
2005, at his residence in Overland Park. He was born Feb. 28, 1919, on the
family farm northwest of Plainville to Henry and Sadie (Sawyer) Buchheister. He
served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. He then worked in the oil fields of
Rooks and Ellis Counties until 1961. He was employed by Kansas State University
Fort Hays Experimental Station from 1963 to 1983 as an agronomist in the wheat
department. He married Ione G. Homburg on Jan. 1, 1947, in St. John Lutheran
Church, Ellis.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, William
“Bill” Buchheister, Overland Park, and Philip Buchheister and wife, Toni, The
Colony, Texas; a daughter, Wanda “Wendy” Macek and husband, Michael, Overland
Park; four grandchildren, Scott Macek and wife, Stephanie, Brian Macek, Chelsea
Buchheister and Cy Buchheister.
He was preceded in death by seven brothers,
Ernest Buchheister, Marcus Buchheister, Lawrence Buchheister, Lee Buchheister,
Chester Buchheister, Dale Buchheister and Donald Buchheister; and four sisters,
Armenia Buchheister, Lela Pyke, Zilpha Colahan and Veda Bachman.
Services
will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran Church, located 7 miles north of
Ellis, with Pastor Randy Gibbs and intern Suellen Bahleda officiating; burial in
the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today with a prayer
service at 7 p.m. at Wasinger Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th St., Ellis.
Memorials are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church or the organization of the
donor's choice.
20 Oct 2005 The Hays Daily News Gary J. Wilkerson
Gary J. Wilkerson, 60, Zurich, died Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, at his home. He was
born May 10, 1945, in Hays to Earl and Adelaide (Hertlein) Wilkerson. He
graduated from Hays High School, served in the U.S. Army and was a member of
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville. He married Carolyn Younger on Feb. 27,
1971, in rural Ellis County. He was the owner ad operator of C&G Trucking Co.,
Zurich, since 1994.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Eric
Wilkerson and wife, Colleen, Zurich, and Doug Wilkerson, Kearney, Neb.; three
brothers, Don Wilkerson and Larry Wilkerson, both of Plainville, and Jim
Wilkerson, Zurich; three sisters, Joyce Graves, Payson, Ariz., Charlene Jones,
Plainville, and Linda Robben, Palo Cedro, Calif.; and six grandchildren.
He
was preceded in death by a son, Wesley John Wilkerson, July 5, 1991.
Services
will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Zurich, with Father
Surmeier officiating; burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, with military honor
guard provided by Fort Riley.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today
with a 3 p.m. Ladies Guild rosary followed by a 7:30 p.m. parish vigil service
at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
17 Oct 2005 The
Salina Journal Betty Ruth Jones
RUSSELL — Betty Ruth Jones, 82, Russell, died
Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005. Miss Jones was born Aug. 17, 1923, in Palco. She was a
registered nurse for Drs. Starkey and Merkel until retirement.
Survivors
include a sister, Inez Houpt of Palco.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday
at Pohlman-Heise Memorial Chapel, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665. Burial will be in
Pleasant View Cemetery, Palco.
Memorials may be made to Russell Regional
Hospital, in care of the mortuary.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today
and 9 a.m. until the service Tuesday at the mortuary.
Oct. 17,
2005 The Salina Journal Edna G. Pooler
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Edna G.
Pooler, 88, Colorado Springs, died Oct. 8, 2005. Mrs. Pooler was born Edna G.
Fransisco in Woodston. She and her husband owned and operated a Conoco filling
station in Colorado Springs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James
T. Sr.
Survivors include a son, Jim of Rio Rancho, N.M.; a sister, Violet
Zinn of Colorado Springs; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A
graveside service will be at 9 a.m. today, in Elmwood Cemetery, Beloit.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice, in care of
Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669.
16 Oct 2005 The Hays Daily News Casey McPheeters
Casey McPheeters, 26,
Colby, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005, at his home. He was born Jan. 26, 1979, in
Colby to Mac and Jeri McPheeters.
Survivors include his parents, Colby; and a
sister Jennifer Cousins, Plainville.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at
the Colby United Methodist Church; burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel,
Colby.
Memorials are suggested to the Colby United Methodist Church.
Donations may be left at any Colby Bank or the chapel.
16 Oct
2005 The Hays Daily News Floyd "Smokey" Bryan
Floyd “Smokey” Bryan, 83,
Oberlin, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005. He was born April 30, 1922, in Traer. He
married Elaine Bryan. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife,
Oberlin; a son, Floyd L. Bryan, Farlington; two daughters, Corinne Denton,
Topeka, and Susan Renk, Plainville; a sister, Eleanore Demmer, Oberlin; nine
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m.
Monday at Pauls Funeral Home; burial in Oberlin Cemetery.
Visitation will be
from 1 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present to receive friends from 7 to 8
p.m., and from 8 a.m. to service times Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials
are suggested to Oberlin Methodist Church or Cedar Living Center.
14 Oct 2005 The Hays Daily News Charles "Chuck" Peters
Charles ”Chuck”
Peters, 88, Hays, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005, at St. John's of Hays Nursing
Home. He was born Jan. 10, 1917, in Utica, NY., to Gordon and Mildred (Penner)
Peters. He attended Utica Free Academy in Utica. He was an Army veteran of World
War II. He married Beatrice Girvan on Nov. 9, 1937 in Utica. She preceded him in
death on Sept. 24, 1980. In 1946 they moved to Plainville and lived there until
1953. They then moved to Hoxie and in 1956 they moved to Russell until 1961.
They moved to Hoisington and lived there from 1961 to 1962 and returned to
Russell. He moved to Hays in 1980. He was a retired machinist and a member of
the Oak Street A.A.
Survivors include two sons, Tom Peters, Stockton, and
Gary Peters, Wichita; a daughter, Barbara Karlin, Hays; a close friend, Kathy
Miller, Hays; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was
preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kayla Myers.
Services will be at 10:30
a.m. Saturday at Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine; private burial at a later
date in St. Mary Cemetery, Russell.
The family suggests memorials to the Oak
Street A.A. or to the Ellis County Cancer Council.
14 Oct 2005
The Hays Daily News Kayla R. Myers
Kayla R. Myers, 41, Tempe, Ariz., died
Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at her home. She was born Feb. 27, 1964, in Russell to
Thomas H. and Glenda (Weis) Peters. She attended schools in Hays. She performed
clerical work.
Survivors include a son, Dakota Bradley, Tempe, Ariz.; her
parents, Tom and Dalene Peters, Stockton; three brothers, Mark Higgins, Hays,
Kirk Peters, Stockton, and Tony Shepard, Bay City, Fla.; and two sisters, Deann
Osborne, Tucson, Ariz., and Keisha “Kim” Bailey, Mesa, Ariz.
She was preceded
in death by her mother, Glenda Love.
Memorial services were Oct. 4 at Living
Bible Church in Mesa, Ariz.; private burial will be at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to her son, in care of Tom and Dalene Peters, 410 S.
Second, Stockton, KS, 67669.
10 Oct 2005 The Hays Daily News Tera
Marie Augustine
Tera Marie Augustine, 30, Perryton, Texas, died Saturday,
Oct. 8, 2005. She was born March 28, 1975, in Hays. She was a graduate of
Plainville High School.
Survivors include her father and stepmother, Richard
and Sandy Augustine, Canadian, Texas; her mother and stepfather, Mary and David
McCoy, Perryton, Texas; two brothers, Craig A. Augustine, Plainville, and Clint
Augustine, Bentonville, Ark.; three stepbrothers, Wesley Curbo, Canadian, Wyatt
Curbo, Dumas, Texas, and Derrick McCoy, Oklahoma City; two stepsisters, Lana
Green, Canadian, and Christy Clausen, Oklahoma City; and grandparent, Francis J.
Haas, Garden City.
She was preceded in death by grandparents, Rose M. Haas,
Philip J. Augustine and Clara Augustine.
Services will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Perryton; burial in
Ochiltree Cemetery.
There will be a vigil at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Boxwell
Brothers Funeral Home, Perryton.
Memorials are suggested to Panhandle
Community Services, 22 SE Sixth, Perryton, TX, 79070, or the Perryton
Ministerial Alliance.
6 Oct 2005 Kansas City Star (MO) Alphonse
Wilfred "Al" DesMarteau Jr.
Al W. Des Marteau, Jr., 84, passed away October
2, 2005, due to complications associated with Alzheimer's. Al was born May 24,
1921 in Zurich, KS, to Al Sr., and Evelyn (Thibault) Des Marteau. He was a
graduate of Maur Hill High School in Atchison, KS. He was a First Lieutenant in
the U.S. Army Air Corps serving in India during WWII. Al graduated from
Rockhurst College in a special accelerated program before going to Harvard
Business School where he received his Masters in Business in the famous and
nationally recognized graduating class of 1949. He was a rancher and cattleman
in Colorado and Western Kansas before moving back to the Kansas City area in
1952. He worked for the Kansas City Mortgage Co., where he was personally
responsible for doing the financing for many of Kansas City's early shopping
malls including the Blue Ridge Mall. Al left in 1961 to found the Des Marteau
Investment Company where he served as president. The company specialized in home
mortgages before expanding in 1965 to home building and Real Estate Development.
Al built many houses in the Kansas City area but was best known for the
Greenfield Village Townhouse Development in Grandview, MO, that he developed and
built. He was a member of the National Mortgage Bankers Association and the home
builders Association. He was a practicing member of Coronation Catholic Church
in Grandview, MO. Golf was a very special part of Al's life that he and his
wife, Maxine shared both together and with family and friends. He was proud of
the four hole-in-ones he scored. He was preceded in death by his parents and two
sisters, Patricia Glennon of Denver, CO, and Betty Stanley of Syracuse, KS. Al
is survived by his wife, Maxine Des Marteau; brother, Robert C. Des Marteau of
Wichita, KS and wife Marigene; 6 children, 20 grandchildren, and 2 great
grandchildren; Janice Lea Klein and her children, Zachary William, Jessica
Brittain, Thomas Larkin, Patrick Desmond; Robert Stephen Butts and wife, Lisa,
and their children, Brandon William, Cassidy Elisabeth; P. Gregory Des Marteau
and wife, Donna Louise, and their children, Jean-Paul, Philip Andre, Jaenae
Lousie Egersett and husband Scott, Danielle Marie Coates and husband Mathew,
Marcel Henri, Genevieve Rose, Francois Alphonse; Al W. Des Marteau III and wife,
Denise; James Christopher Des Marteau, and children, Benjamin Michael Connole,
Jeanette Christine, Bernadette Evelyn, Collette Marie Cruis and husband Jason,
and children, Jason Michael Jr., Tyler James; Denise Marie Des Marteau Burton
and husband, Michael, and their children Michael Cassidy, Margaret Kathleen,
Carly Marie. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 7, at Mt. Moriah &
Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO. Burial in Mt. Moriah
Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, with a 7:30 p.m. Prayer service
at the funeral home. There will be a memorial Mass said 2 p.m. Friday, October
7, at Coronation of Our Lady Catholic Church, 13000 Bennington, Grandview, MO.
Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, 3846 W. 75th., Prairie
Village, KS 66208. (Arr; Mt. Moriah & Freeman chapel, 816942-2004)
6 Oct 2005 The Hays Daily News Vernie R. Rolfe
Vernie R. Rolfe, 91,
Wichita, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005, at College Hill Rehabilitation Center,
Wichita. He was born Feb. 3, 1914, in Codell. He graduated in 1935 from Codell
High School where he played sports all four years. He was a retired Boeing
engineer at Wichita, Everett, Renton and Seattle plants. He was an avid
sportsman and enjoyed fishing, archery, water skiing and boating, and won many
trophies competing at archery tournaments in Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia “Virgie” (Meier) Rolfe; a son, Ronald
Rolfe, and spouse, Sue, Wichita, grandson, Donald Rolfe, Rogers, Ariz.;
granddaughter and spouse, Lori and Terry Clotfelter, Lucama, N.C.; and
great-grandson, Michael Rolfe, Centerton, Ariz.
He was preceded in death by
his father, Charles Rolfe, his mother, Cecil (Bice) Marlow, a brother, Fay
Rolfe, and a son, Gary F. Rolfe.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St.
Francis of Assisi Catholic Church; graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday
at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.
A rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at Downing &
Lahey Mortuary West Service, Wichita.
Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer' s
Association, Wichita.
5 Oct 2005 The Star of Grand Coulee (Wa.)
Dorothy M. Thompson
Dorothy M. Thompson, 83, entered into rest on Saturday,
Oct. 1, 2005, in Tonasket. Her home was in Coulee Dam. She was born on August
26, 1922, in Damar, Kan., to Louis and Louise (Bedard) Dugas. She was a member
of St. Henry's Catholic Church. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and spending
time with her family.
She is survived by her daughter, Joan Bargen and Bill
of Omak; three sons: Steven Thompson and Esther of Norton, Kansas, Dennis
Thompson and Rita of Beloit, Kan., and Patrick Thompson and Cathy of Naches,
Wash.; 16 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian
Burial will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Henry's
Catholic Church. Father Robert Himes will officiate. Concluding services and
interment will follow at Spring Canyon Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the
Alzheimer's Foundation. Strate Funeral Home, Grand Coulee, is in charge of
arrangements.
5 Oct 2005 The Hays Daily News Anglea M. Menard
Angela M. Menard, 79, Kinsley, died Monday, Oct. 3, 2005, at St. Frances Harry
Hynes Hospice Center. She was born Aug. 24, 1926, in Damar to William and Rosa
(Hebert) St. Peter. She married Ambrose F. Menard on Dec. 16, 1943, in Damar. He
died March 9. 1997. She was a retired nurse's aide.
Survivors include six
sons, Richard Menard, Steve Menard and Raymond Menard, all of Kinsley, Larry
Menard, Manhattan, Terry Menard, Wichita, and Gerard Menard, Highlands Ranch,
Colo.; three daughters, Deanna Yantiss, Wichita, Cathy Woolard, Lewis, and
Debbie Stefek, Ellsworth; a brother, Urban St. Peter, Wichita; two sisters,
Genevieve Burton, Hays, and Theresa Winters, Wichita; 17 grandchildren; and
eight great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St.
Nicholas Catholic Church, Kinsley; burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation
will be until 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Thursday at McKillip
Memorial Funeral Home, Kinsley, and a vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to St. Nicholas Endowment
Fund or Harry Hynes Hospice Center in care of the funeral home.
4
Oct 2005 The Hays Daily News Roberta "Bert" Casey
Roberta “Bert” Casey, 58,
Colby, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at Citizens Medical Center. She was born May
21, 1947, in Sheridan County. She was a surgery technician for Citizen's Medical
Center.
Survivors include a son, Jon E. Casey, Gardner; a daughter, Julie A.
Miller, Damar; three brothers, Victor Bielser, Hoxie, Roy Bielser, Colby, and
David Bielser, Schoenchen; two sisters, Ruth Ann Graefe, Moline, and Lois Ryan,
Kearney, Neb.; and six grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday at Colby United Methodist Church; private graveside services prior to
the memorial service at the Brewster Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m.
to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel, Colby.
Memorials are
suggested to Pioneer Memorial Library in Colby in care of the funeral home or
any Colby bank.
30 Sep 2005 The Hays Daily News Viola Pauline
Erbert
Viola Pauline Erbert, 82, Oakley, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at
the Gove County Medical Center, Quinter. She was born Oct. 31, 1922, in Ellis to
John and Anna (Gaschler) Erbert. She was a housekeeper.
Survivors include a
brother, Frank Erbert, Palco; and two sisters, Caroline Niernberger, Hays, and
Doris Westhusin, Victoria.
Services will be at 10 a.m Monday at St. Joseph
Catholic Church, Oakley; burial in the St. Mary Cemetery, Ellis.
Visitation
will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Oakley. A rosary
will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Oakley.
Memorials
are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church or St. Joseph School.
26 Sep 2005 The Hays Daily News Jesse Dean Hulse
Jesse Dean Hulse, 92,
Stockton, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, at the Solomon Valley Manor. He was
born Oct. 20, 1912, in rural Stockton to Jesse and Lila Mae (Fetterolf) Hulse.
He worked for area farmers.
Survivors include two sisters, Edna Johnson,
Stockton, and Evelyn Tegarden, Great Bend.
Services will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton; burial in Mount
Vernon Cemetery near Stockton.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, 9
a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Solomon Valley Manor.
25 Sep 2005
Greeley Tribune (Greeley, Co.) Doris Harriett Gish
Doris Harriett Gish, 89,
of Greeley, formerly of Fort Morgan, died Thursday, Sept. 22, at Hospice and
Palliative Care of Northern Colorado inpatient unit in Greeley. She was born
Sept. 7, 1916, in Palco, Kan., to Harry R. and Bertha Alice (Nead) Gustafson.
She was the second child of four sisters and a brother. Her parents were farmers
in the Greeley-Eaton area and lived in Galeton, where she went to high school.
On June 13, 1936, she married Arval Gish in Littleton. In 1958, they moved to
Libya, Africa, and lived there 4 1/2 years while Mr. Gish worked for ESSO Oil.
Mrs. Gish lived in Fort Morgan for 30 years, moving there from Gillette, Wyo.
She became a licensed practical nurse in 1957. She worked in hospitals in Hayes,
Kan., Brush and Fort Morgan and worked at Valley View Villa in Fort Morgan for
11 years. Mrs. Gish was a member of the LPN Association, Daughters of the
American Revolution and First Baptist Church of Fort Morgan.
Survivors are
two daughters, Ila DuBois and husband Dean of Greeley and Illene Brodeck of
Appleton, Wis.; four grandchildren, Chris Dubois and wife Nancy of Fairbanks,
Alaska, Shelly Hottell of Ault and Paula Goss and husband Randy of Sterling; and
two great-grandchildren, Lynett Hottell of Fort Lupton and Ashley Mullennix of
Sterling. Also surviving are two sisters, Barney Johnson of Greeley and Billy
Simpson of California, and a brother, John Gustafson, and wife Doris of Eaton.
She was preceded by death by her parents, husband and two sisters.
Services
will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Adamson Memorial West Chapel, 2000 47th Ave.,
Greeley. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley.
Friends may
visit from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the West Chapel.
Memorial gifts may be made to
First Baptist Church of Fort Morgan in care of in care of Adamson, 2000 47th
Ave., Greeley, CO 80634.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
adamsonchapels.com.
23 Sep 2005 The Hays Daily News Everett Paul
Phlieger
Everett Paul Phlieger, 79, Russell, died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005,
at Wilson Nursing Center, Wilson. He was born April 28, 1926, in Quinter to
Thomas and Mitilda (Weigel) Phlieger. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War
II. He married Marceline Rein on May 28, 1957. He was a carpenter.
Survivors
include his wife, of the home; a son, Tim Phlieger, Russell; two daughters,
Jennifer Wieger, Russell, and Kim Phlieger, Salina; two brothers, Edgar
Phlieger, Stockton, and James Phlieger, Jacksonville, Texas; three sisters,
Theresa Koehler, Plainville, Lorraine Hessler, Denver, and Virginia Kroos,
Olathe; three grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in
death by two infant children, James and Jeanette Phlieger.
Services will be
at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Russell; burial in St. Mary
Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday with a prayer service at
7 p.m. at Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, Russell.
Memorials are suggested to St.
Mary Cemetery Fund in care of Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, Russell.
19
Sep 2005 The Hays Daily News Gay Lynn Surles
Gay Lynn Surles, 64, Sherman,
Texas, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005, at the Baylor University Hospital, Dallas.
She was born Aug. 23, 1941, in Woodston to J. Harlan “Buck” and Helen J.
(Chapel) Miller. She graduated from Plainville High School and attended Fort
Hays State University. She married Billy J. Surles on May 6, 1983. She was an
administrative assistant for Pepsi Cola, Oklahoma City, until her retirement.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Todd Caton, Oklahoma City; a stepson, Mark
Surles, Dallas; her mother, Wichita; two brothers, Gary Berry, Salina, and Jene
Miller, Wichita; and a sister, Kay Carlson, Salina.
She was preceded in death
by her father and a stepson, Wade Surles.
Private family services will be in
the Pleasant Plain Cemetery in Osborne County.
Memorials are suggested to the
American Lung Association in care of Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home,
Stockton.
19 Sep 2005 The Hays Daily News Milton E. Rupp
Milton E. Rupp, 81, Plainville, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005, at Hays Medical
Center. He was born Aug. 14, 1924, in Ness City to John H. and Catherine
(Pfannenstiel) Rupp. He married Helen Herrman on Oct. 8, 1946, in La Crosse. She
preceded him in death. He was a mechanic in the oil field for many years.
Survivors include three sons, Milton Rupp Jr., Glendale, Ariz., Jon Rupp,
Mission, and Timothy Rupp, Austin, Texas; four daughters, Trudy Rupp and Alicia
Key, both of Pahrump, Nev., Candra Guenther, West Point, Neb., and Chelle Rupp,
Stanton, Calif.; a brother, Cletus Rupp, Scott City; a sister, Cleta, Washington
state; and seven grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville; burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Visitation will be until 9 p.m. today at the Plainville Funeral Home. There will
be a Ladies Guild rosary at 3 p.m. today and a vigil service at 7 p.m. followed
by a Knights of Columbus rosary, all at the funeral home.
Memorials are
suggested to the Hays Medical Center Hospice in care of the funeral home.
15 Sep 2005 The Hays Daily News Lawrence Whaley
Lawrence Whaley,
80, Phillipsburg, formerly of Larned and Russell, died Wednesday, Sept. 14,
2005, at the Phillips County Retirement Center. He was born May 28, 1925, in
Woodston to William and Flora (Haines) Whaley. He graduated from Woodston High
School in 1943 and attended Fort Hays State University. He was a school teacher
and worked for Beech Aircraft, Wichita.
Survivors include a son, Terry L.
Whaley, Des Moines, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Aaron
Ray Whaley.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Smith-Moore-Overlease
Funeral Home, Stockton; burial in Woodston Cemetery.
Visitation will be from
5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Phillips County Retirement Center or to the
organization of the donor's choice in care of the funeral home.
13 Sep 2005 The Hays Daily News Howard Bryce Kaltenbach
Howard Bryce
Kaltenbach, 89, Cheyenne, Wyo., former Plainville resident, died Sunday, Sept.
11, 2005. He was born Jan. 7, 1916, in Toronto to Howard Allen and Mabel
Kaltenbach. He graduated from El Dorado Community College. He married Ellinor L.
Morris in 1937. She preceded him in death on Dec. 17, 1999. He was a retired
gang pusher for Cities Service Oil Co.
Survivors include two daughters, Karen
Liden and Kathy Vorse, both of Cheyenne; three grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; and a step great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by a
son, Kent Kaltenbach.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at First Christian
Church, Cheyenne; graveside services at 2 p.m. Monday at the Plainville
Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. Monday at the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
Memorials are
suggested to the Cheyenne Animal Center, American Diabetes Association or the
American Cancer Association in care of the funeral home.
12 Sep
2005 The Hays Daily News Marguerite V. Thompson
Marguerite V. Thompson, 93,
Smithville, Mo., former Hays resident, died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005, at the New
Mark Care Center, Kansas City, Mo. She was born July 17, 1912, in Natoma to
James Leo and Anna Elizabeth (Westhusin) Casey. She married Raymond Merl
Thompson on Nov. 7, 1931, in Salina. She attended Brown Mackie College, Salina.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a daughter, Rae Boller, Platte City,
Mo.; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and a son,
Casey Lee Thompson.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Sacred Heart
Catholic Church, Plainville; burial in the Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation
will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the
Plainville Funeral Home, with a Ladies Guild Rosary at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church or
the American Heart Association in care of the funeral home.
12
Sep 2005 The Salina Journal Esta Pearl Frazier
HILL CITY — Esta Pearl
Frazier, 84, Hill City, died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005. Mrs. Frazier was born
Esta Pearl Chalfant on Aug. 5, 1921, in rural Hill City. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Gerald,” in 1998; and a
grandson.
Survivors include four sons, Jim of Albuquerque, N.M., Joe of
Milwaukee, Jerry of Katy, Texas, and John of Wichita; two daughters, Janice
Towns of Lexington, Ky., and Jennifer Farber of Wichita; two brothers, Hubert
Chalfant of Henderson, Nev., and Loren Chalfant of Hill City; 13 grandchildren;
and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hill City. Burial will be in Morlan
Township Cemetery, rural Palco.
A wake will be at 8 p.m. today at the church.
Memorials may be made for Masses or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6:30 p.m. today at Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N.
Pomeroy, Hill City 67642, and from 9:30 a.m. until the service Tuesday at the
church.
7 Sept 2005 The Salina Journal Darwin D. Ives
LaCROSSE
— Darwin D. Ives, 58, LaCrosse, formerly of Stockton, died Monday, Sept. 5,
2005. Mr. Ives was born May 9, 1947, in Stockton. He worked for LaCrosse
Manufacturing for the past 17 years.
Survivors include his mother, T. Leveta
of Stockton; a brother, Gale of LaCrosse; and a sister, Tessie Ives of Hays.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home,
723 N. First, Stockton 67669. Burial will be in Stockton Cemetery, with military
honors by Monroe-Taylor-Barnes VFW Post 8873.
Memorials may be made to the
organization of the donor’s choice, in care of the funeral home.
Visitation
will be from noon to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to service time Thursday at the
funeral home.
6 Sept 2005 The Hays Daily News Marjorie Louise
Marcotte
Marjorie Louise Marcotte, 83, Plainville, died Thursday, Sept. 1,
2005, at the Rooks County Nursing Home. She was born June 9, 1922, in Rooks
County to George and Anna Hance. She married Delmar Marcotte. He died Jan. 18,
1978. She was a nurse's aide at the Plainville Hospital for many years.
Survivors include a son, Ronald Hance, Nebraska City, Neb.; three grandchildren;
and six great-grandchildren.
Services were today at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, Plainville; burial at St. Ann Catholic Cemetery, Zurich.
Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in care of the funeral
home.
4 Sept 2005 The Hays Daily News Everett V. Russ
Everett
V. Russ, 88, Natoma, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005 at Wheatland Nursing Center,
Russell. He was born Jan. 15, 1917, in Stockton to Orville and Edith (Roskilly)
Russ. He graduated from Stockton High School in 1933 and later received his
teaching certificate. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
He married Irene L. Hrabe on Sept. 16, 1937 in Stockton. He worked at the Kansas
Department of Revenue.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Roger
Russ, Ottumwa, Iowa; a daughter, Vickie Roberts Russ, Russell; three
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2
p.m. today at the Plainville Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Russell
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6240 or Natoma American Legion, in care of the
funeral home.
Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, Russell is in charge of arrangements.
4 Sept 2005 The Daily News Ida C. Conyac
Ida C. Conyac, 86,
Damar, died Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, at Dawson Place Nursing Home, Hill City. She
was born July 2, 1919, to Isadore Charles and Lula Mary (Donelly) Conyac.
Survivors include two sisters, Zelia Brin and Genevieve Belisle, both of Damar.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar; burial
in the church cemetery.
Wake service is at 8 p.m. Monday at the church.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at the Stinemetz Funeral Home,
Hill City, and from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Memorials are
suggested to the church renovation fund or Masses.
31 Aug 2005
The Pratt Tribune Pratt, KS Rev. Chester E. Bodenhamer
The Rev. Chester E.
Bodenhamer, "Chet", 91, loving father, went home to Glory Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005.
Visitation will be Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Larrison
Mortuary. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church
in Pratt with the Rev. Stan Hendershot presiding. Burial, with military honors,
will be in Sunnyside Cemetery at Sun City.
Born June 16, 1914, on a cattle
ranch in the beautiful hills of Barber County, he proudly served his country in
World War II. In his younger years as a cowboy, raising, training and breaking
quarter and Apaloosa horses, he also worked with his friend, rodeo producer Paul
Long, throughout Kansas and surrounding states. He accepted his Lord and Savior
as a young man. On April 16, 1938, he married a beautiful Sun City school
teacher from Russell, Viola Ruth Streck. They lived in Sun City until Chet was
called to the ministry and went to Bible school in Minneapolis, Minn. He served
as pastor in American Baptist Churches for 40 years in Ada, Alden, Clue Valley,
Codell, Isabel, Leon, St. John, Sabetha, and WaKeeney. Vi and Chet retired to
their Rosalia Ranch on Long Horn Drive in 1987 where they raised horses,
longhorn cattle, and donkeys. They were married 63 years when Viola went home to
be with the Lord, June 9, 2001. God blessed Viola and Chet with four children,
and church members fondly called the Bodenhamers the Board, the Hammer, and the
four little nails.
Chet was a member of the Ministers Council American
Baptist Churches and has been listed in "Who's Who in the Midwest," "Who's Who
in Ministry," and in The International Library of Poetry's "Who's Who in
Poetry." He wrote his poems from the heart as God gave him inspiration. He was a
prayer warrior and helped others in many ways, served as a deacon in his church,
and helped with a class of boys in AWANA, an international non-denominational
Christian organization that helps children and young people learn about Jesus
and the Bible.
He loved working in his workshop that his son David built for
him and planting vegetables, fruit trees and flowers. He is now at home with his
Lord and Savior who changed his life, and gave him hope. He was preceded in
death by his loving wife, Viola.
He will be greatly missed by family and
friends. Survivors include: two George and wife Barbara Bodenhamer, Alpine,
Calif., and David and wife Diane, Pratt; two daughters, Ruth Wooden, Valley
Center, and Rebecca Green and husband Richard, Wichita; granddaughters and
spouses, Cindy and Doug Moore, Seattle, Wash., Marsha and Ed Brown, Santa
Barbara, Calif., Linda and Paul Fonseca, Sacramento, Calif., Julie and Joe
Machinist, Alpine, Calif., and Ashlee Nicole Green, Lawrence; grandsons and
spouses: Rick and Julie Bodenhamer and Zane Wooden, all of Wichita, and Jason
Wooden, Valley Center; and great-grandchildren, Justin Moore, Kyle Moore,
Makliney Wooden, Jordan Bodenhamer, Abigail Machinist, Campbell Brown, Sydney
Fonseca, and Logan Bodenhamer.
Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church
in Pratt in care of Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt, KS 67124.
Condolences may be left at www.larrisonmortuary.com.
25 Aug 2005
The Salina Journal Ronald Kent Palmberg
PALCO — Ronald Kent Palmberg, 53,
Palco, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005. Mr. Palmberg was born Aug. 1, 1952, in
Hays. He was a self-employed handyman.
Survivors include a son, Damian of
Hays; his mother, Winifred Palmberg of Palco; four brothers, John of
Pflugerville, Texas, Gail of Hays, Randy of Newkirk, Okla., and Richard of
Plainville; two sisters, Elaine Graybill of Alva, Okla., and Phyllis Dreiling of
Ellis; his grandmother, Leola Sutor of Plainville; and a grandson.
The
funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Palco United Methodist Church. Burial
will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, near Palco.
Memorials may be made to the
Ronald Kent Palmberg 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. Friday at the funeral chapel, and from 9 a.m. to service
time Saturday at the church.
24 Aug 2005 The Hays Daily News
Roger Williams
Roger Williams, 58, Palco, died Monday, Aug. 22, 2005, at the
Infinia of Kensington Nursing Home. He was born Jan. 31, 1947, to Lorane and
Eunice (Maddox) Williams. He was a heavy equipment operator for Hereford County,
Texas.
Survivors include a son, James Williams, Amarillo, Texas; three
daughters, Janet Jung and Joanna Williams, both of Hereford, Texas, and Kristina
Williams, La Crosse; four brothers, Rick Williams, Goodland, Roy Williams,
Plainville, Ray Williams, Liebenthal, and Art Williams, Loveland, Colo.; two
sisters, Ruth Winters, Norton, and Rita Brendal, Savanna, Ga.; and eight
grandchildren.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Redline Church of
God; burial in the Stockton Cemetery.
No visitation is planned.
Memorials
are suggested to the Redline Church of God in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral
Chapel, Plainville.
21 Aug 2005 The Hays Daily News Harold L.
Walker
Harold L. Walker, 66, rural Hays, died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005, at his
home. He was born Feb. 26, 1939, in Woodston to Floyd and Minnie (Whaley)
Walker. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He married Shirley Wildrix on July 8,
1960, in Phillipsburg. He was a semi driver for High Plains Grain for 16 years
and then was a heavy equipment operator at Hays Feedlot until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, David Walker, Hays; two
stepbrothers, Eldon Walker, Iola, and Edward Walker, Wichita; three daughters,
Cherri Younger, Ellis, Cindy Tidball, Dighton, and Tina Schmidt, La Crosse; two
sisters, Flossie Okrucky, Pamona, Calif., and Caroline Manis, Woodston; four
stepsisters, Betty Bower and Verna Bower, both of Riverton, Neb., Shirley
Liberty, Iola, and Marie Schalinburger, Wichita; 11 grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a grandchild, Jesse Dreher,
two brothers, Floyd Walker Jr. and Leland Walker, a sister, Esther Enlow, two
stepbrothers, Jack and Donnie Walker, a stepsister, Naomi Cantor-Walker, and his
stepmother, Bessie Walker.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Brock's
North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and
from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Private burial will be at a later
date.
Memorials are suggested to Hays Medical Center Cancer Center or the
American Heart Association.
19 Aug 2005 The Hays Daily News Verl
H. Maddy
Verl H. Maddy, 86, Stockton, died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005, at his
home. He was born Dec. 23, 1918, near Stockton to Vernon and Mildred (Bird)
Maddy. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married Wanda Hebert on
June 3, 1942, in Stockton. She died Jan. 24, 2000. He farmed, drove a school bus
and worked for Webster's Super Market until his retirement.
Survivors include
four sons, Verlyn Maddy, Salina, David Maddy, Stockton, Kerry Maddy, Altus,
Okla., and Brett Maddy, Denver; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home,
Stockton; burial in the Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8
p.m. today and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials are
suggested to Hays Medical Center Hospice and may be sent in care of the funeral
home.
19 Aug 2005 Tulsa World (OK) Clair Morton Anderson
Anderson, Clair Morton - ANDERSON -- Clair Morton, passed away peacefully on
August 16, 2005, in Tulsa, OK. He was born December 11, 1919, in Stockton, KS,
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17 Aug 2005 The Hays Daily News Elton R. Smith
Elton R.
Smith, 81, Topeka, former Stockton resident, died Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, at his
home. He was born Nov. 27, 1923, in Vliets to Arlo and Mearl (Swigart) Smith. He
graduated from Blue Rapids High School in 1942. He was a U.S. Army veteran of
World War II. He graduated from the University of Mortuary Science in Kansas
City in 1948. He married Marcella Hochard on April 28, 1946, in Corning. He was
a retired funeral director and embalmer spending 34 years as owner and operator
of Smith Funeral Home, Stockton.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two
daughters, Linda Taylor, Topeka, and Jeannie Wark, Lawrence; four grandchildren;
and several great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at
Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, Topeka; graveside services will be at 4 p.m.
Saturday at Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Friday at the
funeral home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children in care
of the Arab Shrine, 1305 S. Kansas, Topeka, 66612 or Midland Hospice Care, 2200
SW Frazier Circle, Topeka 66606.
The Salina Journal Shirley M.
Axelson
STOCKTON — Shirley M. Axelson, 64, rural Stockton, died Tuesday, Aug.
16, 2005. Mrs. Axelson was born Shirley M. Northup on Oct. 8, 1940, in Wray,
Colo. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, James, of the home;
a son, Danny of rural Stockton; two daughters, Cheryl Hrabe and Cindy Overlease,
both of Stockton; two brothers, David Northup of rural Stockton and James
“Jimmy” Northup of Phillipsburg; a sister, Beatrice “Bea” McDaneld of Branson,
Mo.; and five grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at
Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669. Private
graveside services were held in Stockton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to
Hays Medical Center Hospice, in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be
sent to www.moore-overlease.com.
9 Aug 2005 The Hays Daily News
Joseph A. Meyers
Joseph A. Meyers, 76, Plainville, died Monday, Aug. 8, 2005,
at the Rooks County Nursing Home. He was born June 29, 1929, in Plainville to
James and Marie (Garvert) Meyers. He graduated from Plainville High School and
was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He married Delores Mongeau on Nov.
24, 1952 in Zurich. He was the maintenance engineer for the Rooks County Medical
Center, Plainville, retiring in 1990.
Survivors include his wife, of the
home; two sons, Rodney Meyers, Dodge City, and Steve Meyers, Hays; three
daughters, Sharon Tremblay, Plainville, Maureen Axelson, Russell, and Donna
Nielsen, Goodland; a brother, Harold Meyers, Holdredge, Neb.; nine
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville; burial in Sacred Heart
Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville. A Ladies Guild
rosary will be at 3 p.m. and parish vigil service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at
the chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church or
Masses.
4 August 2005 The Hays Daily News James F. Austin
James F. Austin, 50, Plainville, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 205, in Rooks County
Nursing Home.
Services are pending with Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel,
Plainville.
4 Aug 2005 The Hays Daily News Leanore Helen Bowyer
Leanore Helen Bowyer, 83, Tualatin, Ore., died Saturday, July 30, 2005, at her
home. She was born Feb. 21, 1922, in Rooks County. She graduated from Hill City
High School in 1938. She married Ronald C. Bowyer in 1975. He died in 1988. She
was an administrative secretary for Engineering Design Associates, retiring in
1988.
Survivors include two sons, Everett Ness, Lake Oswego, Ore., and Warren
Ness, Kamuela, Hawaii; a daughter, Barbara Ness, Lake Oswego; three
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Tigard, Ore.; private burial in the Willamette
National Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the
funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Willamette Falls Hospice.
aft 30 Jul 2005 Delta County Independent (Delta, Co.) Joseph Roland
Nelson Jr.
Joseph Roland Nelson Jr. of Nucla died Saturday, July 30, 2005, at
his home. He was 77. Mr. Nelson was born Aug. 14, 1927, in Codell, Kan., to
Joseph Roland Sr. and Iva Mabel Nelson. He and his family moved to Paonia
shortly after his birth. He spent his childhood working on the family ranch on
Stewart Mesa. When he was 18 he was drafted into the Army, serving a tour in
Korea. After being discharged he returned to Paonia, where he worked for the
Bureau of Reclamation. Mr. Nelson married Iva Mae Barnard on Dec. 13, 1947. They
had celebrated 50 years of marriage before her death in 1997. He moved to
Naturita in 1952 and worked for Vanadium Corporation of America until it closed.
He moved to Nucla and through a contract with Union Carbide, he worked in nearly
50 different mines, including Fawn Springs #9, All-Stars and Long Park #8. He
enjoyed his family, horseshoes, gardening, playing poker and watching ball
games. He was a life member and past governor of Nucla Moose Lodge #635.
Mr.
Nelson is survived by a daughter, Mary Jo of Nucla; two sons and their wives,
Tim and Teresa Nelson of Luther, Mont., and Jerry and Maggie Nelson of Naturita;
a sister and her husband, Nina and Warren Blackburn of Montrose; four grandsons,
Hank Nelson and his wife Shari of Nucla, John Nelson and his wife Julie of
Billings, Mont., Cory Colombo of Nucla, and Gunnar Nelson of Luther, Mont.;
eight granddaughters, Kimberly Efurd and her husband Toby of Redvale, Amber Spor
and her husband Monte of Nucla, Sami King of Kodiak, Alaska, Kacey Kosel and her
husband Lynn of Jamestown, N. D.; Jamie Nelson of Luther, Mont., Amy Nevins and
Katrina Perry and her husband Shane, all of Brigham City, Utah, and Abby Nelson
of Nucla; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Nelson
was preceded in death by his wife, Iva Nelson; a brother, Clell Nelson; three
sisters, Edna, Lura and Karen; a son, Mike Nelson; and a grandson, Sam.
A
funeral service will be held Friday, Aug. 5, at 10 a.m. at the Nucla Moose
Lodge. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10, just prior to service. Burial will
follow at Nucla Cemetery.
Crippin Funeral Home in Montrose is handling the
arrangements.
27 Jul 2005 The Hays Daily News John Dean Thornburg
John Dean Thornburg, 88, Stockton, died Monday, July 25, 2005, at Anna, Ill. He
was born Nov. 25, 1916, in Alton to Alonzo and Grace Ann (Cook) Thornburg. He
received a teaching certificate from Fort Hays State University. He married
Crystal Summer July 27, 1939, in Stockton. He was a farmer.
Survivors include
his wife, of the home; three sons, Alan Thornburg, Rapid City, S. D..; Dennis
Thornburg, Anna, and Daryl Thornburg, Stockton; 10 grandchildren; and 10
great-grandchildren.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Clark-Gashaw
Mortuary, Osborne; burial on the Osborne City Cemetery.
Visitation will be
from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, Osborne.
27 Jul
2005 The Hays Daily News Edna Caroline King
Edna Caroline King, 90, Colorado
Springs, Colo., died Monday, July 25, 2005, at Pikes Peak Hospice. She was born
Oct. 7, 1914, in Zurich to John J. and Susanne Armbruster. She married Clarence
Christian King on March 28, 1936. He died Sept. 27, 1983.
Survivors include a
son, Ronald King, Ellis; a daughter, Roxanne Trimbath, Colorado Springs; a
sister, Minnie Buchheister, The Dalles, Ore.; five grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Wasinger Funeral
Chapel, Ellis; burial in Mount Hope Cemetery, Ellis.
Visitation will be from
7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Wasinger Funeral Chapel, Ellis.
Memorials are
suggested to Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 600, Colorado
Springs, CO 80903-3624.
18 Jul 2005 They Hays Daily News Dr.
Raymond Larry Ganoung
Dr. Raymond Larry Ganoung, 70, Hoisington, died
Saturday, July 16, 2005, at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was
born Dec. 14, 1934, at Plainville to Herman O. and Mary Agnes (Novotny) Ganoung.
He graduated from Kansas State University veterinary school, Manhattan, in 1958.
He was a U.S. Army Veterinary Corps veteran. He married Karen Lee Dickinson on
Nov. 9, 1958, in Fairport. He purchased and practiced veterinary medicine at the
Hoisington Veterinary Hospital, retiring in 1989.
Survivors include his wife,
of the home; two sons, Kevin Ganoung, Gypsum, and Kris Ganoung, Halsey, Neb.;
two daughters, Dr. Regan Nichols, Midwest City, Okla., and Joyce Boykin,
Leesburg, Va.; a brother, Don Ganoung, Plainville; a sister, Angela Denio,
Gardener; three grandchildren; and three step grandchildren.
Services will be
at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church, Hoisington; burial
in the Hoisington Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday
with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral
Home, Hoisington, and 9:30 a.m. to service time Wednesday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Missions, Hoisington, in care of
the funeral home.
15 Jul 2005 They Hays Daily News Harriet
"Hattie" L. Bealby
Harriet “Hattie” L. Bealby, 85, Russell, died Wednesday,
July 13, 2005, at Haysville Healthcare Center, Haysville. She was born Jan. 23,
1920, in Rooks County to Carl and Maude Pruter. She attended schools in the
Natoma area. She married Frederick Leon Bealby on July 26, 1935, in Salina. He
died June 20, 1999.
Survivors include three sons, Ron Bealby, Locust Grove,
Va., and Tom Bealby and John Bealby, both of Wichita; five grandchildren; and a
great-great-grandson.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Otterbein United
Methodist Church, Russell; burial in the Natoma Cemetery.
Visitation will be
from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, Russell.
Memorials are
suggested to the Otterbein United Methodist Church in care of the mortuary.
14 Jul 2005 The Hays Daily News Elizabeth "Betty" Barenberg
Elizabeth “Betty” Barenberg, 57, Salina, died Tuesday, July 12, 2005. She was
born Nov. 22, 1947, in Victoria. She was a retired registered nurse, working for
Kenwood View Health Care LLC, Salina.
Survivors include her husband, Stan
Barenberg, of the home; a son, Brad Schafer, Independence; a daughter, Lisa
Hamilton, Salina; her mother, Lillian Dinges, Ellis; three brothers, Harold
Schmidt, Opelousas, La., John Schmidt and Kenny Schmidt, both of Ellis; three
sisters, Rosetta Aschenbrenner and Tina Keller, both of Ellis, and Marlene
Morgan, Stockton; and four grandchildren, Amber Riggs and Keisha Hamilton, both
of Salina, and Kira Schafer and Abby Schafer, both of Independence; and a
nephew, Brad Baes and wife, Jessika.
She was preceded in death by her first
husband, Elmer J. Schafer, her father, Clarence Schmidt, a sister, Darlene
Malin, and a son, Justin Alan Barenberg.
Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday
at St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, Salina; burial at a later
date.
A vigil service will be at 6 p.m. today at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.
Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the
mortuary.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Salina.
13 Jul
2005 The Hays Daily News Herman V. Weber
Herman V. “Verlee” Weber, 66,
Victoria, died Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at Via Christi Regional Medical
Center-St. Francis, Wichita. He was born June 18, 1939, in Victoria to Herman
and Anita (Staab) Weber. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He married Karen L.
Ellis on May 7, 1960, in Ellis. He was an accountant and spent his lifetime in
Victoria. He was a member of St. Fidelis Catholic Church and Knights of
Columbus, both of Victoria.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two
sons, Jeff Weber and companion, Judy Link, Plainville, and David Weber, of the
home; a daughter, Melinda Rogers, Victoria; his mother, Victoria; three
brothers, Lavon Weber and wife, Charlette, and Rich Weber and wife, Diane, both
of Victoria, and Mitchell Weber and wife, Julie, Hays; a sister, Robinette Wells
and husband, Keith, Kimberling City, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Rosie Weber, Hays;
and three grandchildren, Christopher Rogers, Danielle Rogers and Megan Rogers.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Brian Weber.
Services
will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria; burial in
St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, with military honors by the Victoria VFW Post
1751.
A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday followed by a Knights of
Columbus rosary at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, all at Cline's Mortuary, Victoria.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Friday at the
mortuary.
Memorials are suggested to Renal Care Group-Hays or Masses.
13 Jul 2005 The Hays Daily News Jules V. "Jerry" Kittelson
Jules V.
“Jerry” Kittelson, 86, Zurich, died Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at the Rooks County
Health Center. He was born Nov. 16, 1918, to Tilman and Mabel (Urdahl)
Kittelson. He graduated from Beresford High School in Beresford, S. D.., and
from a business school in Topeka. He was a U.S. Navy veteran during World War
II. He married Lawana Jackson on Aug. 29, 1965, in Crowley, Texas. He was in
sales all his life in the Fort Worth, Texas, area and Burnett, Texas, until his
retirement when he moved to Kansas.
Survivors include his wife, of the home;
two sons, Stephen Kittelson, Dallas, and David Kittelson, Tucson, Ariz.; and a
brother, Buell Kittelson, Sioux Falls, S. D..
Services will be at will be
10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First Lutheran Church, Plainville; private graveside
services at a later date in South Dakota.
Memorials are suggested to the
organization of the donor's choice in care of the Moore-Overlease Funeral
Chapel, Plainville.
11 Jul 2005 The Hays Daily News Darlene M.
Goddard
Darlene M. Goddard, 78, Stockton, died Saturday, July 9, 2005, at
Hays Medical Center. She was born Feb. 20, 1927, in WaKeeney to John and Viola
(Loe) Naiman. She married Elmer E. Goddard on Jan. 11, 1943, in Beaver City,
Neb. He died June 23, 1957. She was a farmer-stockman and seamstress.
Survivors include three sons, David Goddard, Russell, Kit Goddard, Carbondale,
Colo., and George Riffel, Ness City; two daughters, Gloria Harris, Stockton, and
Terrie Goddard, Salina; numerous grandchildren; and numerous
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter.
Services
will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City; burial in
Morland City Cemetery, Morland.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday at the funeral chapel.
Memorials are suggested to Stockton Food Bank
or The Arthritis Foundation.
8 Jul 2005 The Hays Daily News Mary
L. Harrington
Mary L. Harrington, 69, Stockton, died Thursday, July 7, 2005,
at the Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus, Wichita.
Services are pending with Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton.
8 Jul 2005 The Hays Daily News Maxim E. "Max" Newell
Maxim E. “Max”
Newell, 66, Damar, died Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at Rooks County Medical Center,
Plainville. He was born June 14, 1939, in rural Damar to Alfred E. and Marie K.
(Knipp) Newell. He was a farmer-stockman.
Survivors include two brothers,
LeRoy Newell, Salina, and Richard Newell, Ellis; and five sisters, Wanita
Hulett, Junction City, Henrietta Tooker and Ethel Zrubek, both of Salina,
Marlene Newell, Arizona, and Raenetta Munsterman, Atchison.
Services will be
at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar; burial in the church
cemetery.
A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Visitation
will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Stinemetz Funeral Chapel, Hill City, and from
9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Masses, Red
Cross or Knights of Columbus.
7 Jul 2005 The Hays Daily News
George Oscar Brown
George Oscar Brown, 93, Mesa, Ariz., died Thursday, June
28, 2005, at his home. He was born Feb. 11, 1912, in rural Rooks County to J.
W.. and Emma (Gustafson) Brown. He married Alberta “Bertie” Elliott on March 4,
1935. He served two terms in the Kansas House of Representatives. He was
president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank, Hill City.
Survivors include his
wife, Mesa; two daughters, Carolyn Grindle, Mesa, and Sandra Thompson, Bogue; a
brother, Dwite Brown, WaKeeney; five grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren; six step great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and
four step great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at
Bogue United Methodist Church; burial in the Morlan Township Cemetery, rural
Palco.
No visitation is planned. Stinemetz Funeral Chapel, Hill City, is in
charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested High Tower Park Project,
Bogue, Apache Wells Community Church or Apache Wells Beautification Project.
6 Jul 2005 The Hays Daily News Cecelia E. Kingsley
Cecelia E.
Kingsley, 85, Ellis, died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at Hays Medical Center. She was
born Oct. 23, 1919, in Plainville to Edward and Alma (Thibault) Plomondon. She
graduated from Ellis High School in 1936. She married Darwin C. Kingsley on July
17, 1938, in Ellis. He died Jan. 28, 1991. She was a homemaker. She was a
charter member of the Ellis Young Matrons Club, the Knitters Club and the
Sunshine Club. She served on the library board and was a member of the St. Mary
Parish. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, knitting and crocheting.
Survivors
include a son, David Kinsley and wife, Jean, Lawrence; five daughters, Linda
Nelson, Holt Summit, Mo., Bonnie Campbell, Longmont, Colo., Mary Lou Armbruster
and husband, Paul, Ellis, Darcey Kozisek and husband, Steve, Evans, Colo., and
Cathy Jo Willerton, Hays; six brothers, Ernie Plomondon, Green Valley, Ariz.,
Richard Plomondon, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Jim Plomondon, Robert Plomondon,
Donald Plomondon and Roger Plomondon, all of Denver; two sisters, Rita
Schlotterback, Bellingham, Wash., and Mary Ann Disney, Ellis; 15 grandchildren;
27 great-grandchildren; nieces ad nephews; and friends in Ellis and the
surrounding area.
She was preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Samantha,
three brothers, Norma, Lawrence and Dennis Plomondon, a son-in-law, Paul Nelson,
three brothers-in-law, Marlon and Orville Kingsley and Dick Disney, and a
sister-in-law, Helene Plomondon.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St.
Mary Catholic Church, Ellis; burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Ellis.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Wasinger Funeral Chapel, Ellis.
A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel.
Memorials
are suggested to the Ellis Public Library.
5 Jul 2005 The Hays
Daily News Betty Jo Krysl
Betty Jo Krysl, 85, died Sunday, July 3, 2005, in
Wichita. She was born March 16, 1920, in the rural Lucas/Sylvan area to Ben and
Sarah Henry. She graduated from Sylvan High School in 1939. She married Stan
Krysl on Aug. 9, 1939. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Mark Krysl, Bella Vista, Ark., and Brock Krysl,
Wichita; a daughter, Shannon Krysl, Andover; two sisters, Alice Miller, Lake
Havasu, Ariz., and Irene Eitel, Wichita; and three grandchildren.
Graveside
services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation
will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the
Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton. A memorial service for family and
friends will be at 2 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Congregational Church, Stockton.
Memorials are suggested to the Nova Theater tornado renovation project in care
of Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton.
1 Jul 2005 The
Oregonian (Portland, Or.) Edna B. Sutcliffe
Edna B. Sutcliffe died June 15,
2005, at age 85. Edna Rolland was born July 2, 1919, in Palco, Kan. She moved to
Portland in 1953, and was a bank card officer for First Interstate Bank, where
she worked for 26 years. In 1939, she married G. Raymond; he died in 1982.
Survivors include her sons, Lou and Larry; daughter, Carol Mohr; sister, Bonnie
Gipe; brother, Lewis Rolland; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Remembrances to Tigard Christian Church Educational Scholarship Fund.
Arrangements by Skyline.
1 Jul 2005 The Kaweah Commonwealth
(Three Rivers, Ca.) Lawrence V. Mai
Lawrence V. Mai of Three Rivers died
Friday, June 24, 2005. He was 85.
Services were held Tuesday, June 28,
beginning with a military interment at Three Rivers Cemetery and followed by a
memorial service at the Community Presbyterian Church in Three Rivers.
Lawrence was born April 21, 1920, in Russell, Kan., the youngest son of Mary and
George Mai. He was raised with his brothers, Emil and Edwin, and sisters
Louella, Selma, and Georgia on a farm where he learned a love and respect for
the land. During World War II, Lawrence proudly served his country in north
Africa and Italy. He was a member of the 702nd Engineer Petroleum Distribution
Company, where his division’s primary job was to run the oil through the
pipelines for use by planes and ships. After returning from the war, Lawrence
met Marie Galyardt, a war widow, and her baby daughter, Terri. The couple
married on Aug. 26, 1946. The family resided in Plainville, Kan., where Lawrence
worked for Texaco Oil for 35 years. In 1982, following his retirement, Lawrence
and Marie headed west and settled in Three Rivers to be near daughter Terri and
her family. During his more than two decades in Three Rivers, Lawrence loved the
California weather and took advantage of it by spending many happy days on the
golf course. He also enjoyed playing bridge, the High Sierra Jazz Band and
barbershop music, and the many hours he spent with dear friends and family.
On Jan. 20, 2004, Lawrence was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Marie.
He is survived by his daughter, Terri Hiltel, and her husband, Ted; two
granddaughters, Marisa Nordlin and husband Michael and Kara Hiltel; his sister,
Selma Harris of Mesa, Ariz.; and many loving nieces and nephews.
28 Jun 2005 San Jose Mercury News Dorothy M. Hollars
Dorothy M. Hollars Died
on June 25th in Hollister. She was born in Zurich, Kansas and was 86 years old.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Don Hollars who died in 1957. In 1959
she started working at Fairchild SemiConductor in Palo Alto as one of their
first employees and the 5th woman hired by the original 8 founders. She was
involved with the prototype of the first hand held calculator and helped with
the prototype for the first Light Emitting Diode. She retired from Hewlitt
Packard in 1984. She moved to Hollister from Palo Alto 13 years ago with her
daughter.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Robert and
Valari Hollars of Hollister, Donna and Jerry Hawkins of Hollister, Rod and Betty
Hollars of Tracy and Peggy MacDonald of Hollister, her brother, John Campbell of
Reston, Virginia who is 91 years old. She is also survived by her grandchildren,
Laura Pease, Curt Hollars, Kiersten Hollars, Deidre Hollars and Ashli Hollars
and her great-grandchildren, Matthew Stoltz, Joshua Hollars, Christopher Pease
and Taylor Pease.
Arrangements for private cremation are through BLACK COOPER
SANDER FUNERAL HOME AND GAVILAN HILLS CREMATORY IN HOLLISTER. Private family
interment will be at Alta Mesa Memorial Park in Palo Alto. Donations are
preferred to The Salvation Army or Community Pantry, c/o Black Cooper Sander
Funeral Home, 363 7th St. Hollister, Calif., 95023.
aft 26 Jun 2005 Wasson Funeral Home Harry Elton
Gibson
The diminishing cohort of World War II veterans became one fewer in
number on June 26, 2005 when SMSgt (USAF, Retired) Harry Elton Gibson of Siloam
Springs rejoined many of his former comrades from that conflict. Born on
December 17, 1919 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he was the son of the late William
Henry Harrison Gibson and Calla Jane (Suiter) Gibson. His father dug oil wells
so the family moved frequently among sites in New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and
Kansas during his growing up years. Graduating from Plainville High School,
Plainville, Kansas in 1937, he dug oil wells until May 22, 1939 when he enlisted
in the United States Army from his home in Royalty, Texas. In World War II, he
served in the Army Air Corps. Like many of his generation, he did not talk about
his service in the war. However, his official service record confirms he served
in four campaigns: Algeria-French Morocco, Tunisia, Naples-Foggia, and Air
Offensive ? Europe. After the war, he was assigned to Mitchel Field, Long
Island, New York where he met and married Marion Edith Bolles in February 1946.
Harry and Marion had three children, Calla Jane, Terry Jo, and Harry, Jr. Harry
remained in military service, transferring from the Army to the Air Force when
that Service was established in 1947. He was stationed in New York, Alaska,
South Carolina, Florida, Texas, and Germany. On July 1, 1970, after 31 years, 1
month, and 9 days of duty, he retired from active duty and moved to Siloam
Springs, Arkansas where he began a second career at Brand Rex.
He was
preceded in death by his parents, one sister (Garnet), and eight brothers
(Victor, Nelson, William, Lloyd, Jack, Joseph, Mack, and Daniel). He is survived
by his wife Marion of Siloam Springs, children Calla J. Ball of San Antonio,
Texas, Terry J. Raleigh of Phoenix, Arizona, and Harry E. Gibson, Jr. of
Virginia Beach, Virginia who carries on the family tradition of military service
with a career in the Navy. He also leaves behind eleven grandchildren. Harry
Sr.'s surviving siblings are his brother Lewis G. "Pete" Gibson of California,
and his sister Barabara Ann Nance of Wichita, Kansas.
21 Jun 2005
The Hays Daily News Verna Bouchey
Verna Bouchey, 87, Palco, died Monday, June
20, 2005, in Wichita. She was born Aug. 4, 1917, on a farm near Zurich to Authur
H. and Effie J. (Bonebrake) Baldwin. She graduated from Palco High School in
1936 and attended Fort Hays State College. She married Eddie Bouchey on July 6,
1942. He died May 17, 2005. She was a homemaker and secretary at the Palco High
School from 1963 to 1975. She had moved to an independent living facility in
Wichita in 2000.
Survivors include two sons, Gary Don Bouchey, Richland,
Wash., and Keith Bouchey, Prairie Village; a daughter, Marilyn Elasser, Derby;
14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville; burial in St. Ann Catholic
Cemetery, Zurich.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the
Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville. There will be a ladies guild rosary
at 3 p.m. Wednesday followed by a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at
the chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
Plainville, or the Palco Library in care of the funeral home.
20
Jun 2005 The Hays Daily News Marvin W. Hake
Marvin W. Hake, 76, Niceville,
Fla., formerly of Plainville, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, in Niceville.
Services will be at 4 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville;
burial in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 4
p.m. Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Plainville.
Memorials are
suggested to University of Kansas Endowment Association for the Marvin W. Hake
Scholarship Fund in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran,
Plainville, KS 67663.
after 9 June 2005 The Salina Journal Judy
Oxford
PHOENIX - Judy Oxford, 57, Phoenix, formerly of Stockton, Kan., died
Thursday, June 9, 2005.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in
Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First,
Stockton 67669.
15 Jun 2005 The Hays Daily News Judy E. Oxford
Judy E.
Oxford, 57, Glendale, Ariz., formerly of Stockton, died Thursday, June 9, 2005,
at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix.
She was born Sept. 1, 1947,
in Stockton to Carmen and Martha Vera (Smith) Andrews. She attended Stockton
High School. She married Charles Oxford on Sept. 2, 1967, in Stockton. She was a
secretary for the Arizona Department of Economic Security.
Survivors include
her husband, of the home; a daughter, Carman Renee Oxford, Colorado; a sister,
Wanda Bane, Lakewood, Colo.; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in
death by her parents.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the
Stockton Cemetery.
The Salina Journal Leonard D. Brown
PLAINVILLE - Leonard D. Brown, 68, Plainville, died Thursday, June 9, 2005. Mr.
Brown was born July 14, 1936, in Cleveland, Okla.
Survivors include two
brothers, Gary of Plainville and Billy of Gladewater, Texas.
A graveside
service will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Plainville Cemetery.
Memorials may be
made to the donor's choice in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S.
Cochran, Plainville 67663.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, 9 a.m.
to 8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
9 Jun 2005 The Salina Journal Lyle Sylvester Russell
CALDWELL, Idaho
- Lyle Sylvester Russell, 91, Caldwell, died Monday, June 6, 2005.
Mr.
Russell was born Sept. 7, 1913, near Axtell, Kan. He farmed, was superintendent
of the Almena Irrigation District in Almena, Kan., and worked with the Kansas
State Board of Agriculture Division of Water Resources in Stockton, Kan.,
retiring in 1987.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter.
Survivors
include his wife, Grace, of the home; three sons, Donald Sylvester Russell of
San Antonio, Texas, Roger Owen Russell of Scottsbluff, Neb., and Steve Alan
Russell of Waldport, Ore.; four daughters, Joleen Marie Krieger of Linwood,
Neb., Janet Lee Morris of Stromsburg, Neb., Roxy Ann Dunstan of Greenleaf and
Sue Elaine Mollenkamp of Topeka, Kan.; two sisters; 24 grandchildren; 29
great-grandchildren; and; four great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be
at 5 p.m. Sunday at First Nazarene Church, Plainville, Kan. A graveside service
will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Stockton Cemetery, Stockton.
Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669, is handling
arrangements.
9 Jun 2005 The Salina Journal Ralph E. Scott
PLAINVILLE - Ralph E. Scott, 67, Plainville, died Monday, June 6, 2005.
Mr.
Scott was born Sept. 29, 1937, in Graham County. He was a teacher, farmer and
school administrator.
He was preceded in death by a son, Randy.
Survivors
include his wife, Gloria, of Plainville; two sons, Ryan of Wayne, Neb., and
Corey of Kansas City, Kan.; two daughters, Dr. Michell Scott of Great Falls,
Mont., and Denise Babcock of Meade; a brother, Dr. Duane Scott of Belleville;
two sisters, Donna Clarke of Hill City and Vera Riedel of Kansas City, Mo.; and
four grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immaculate
Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hill City. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn
Cemetery, Hill City.
A wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the church.
Memorials may be made to Stroke Rehabilitation Services at Fort Hays State
University.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Stinemetz Funeral
Home, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City 67642. and from 9 a.m. to service time Friday at
the church.
9 Jun 2005 The Hays Daily News Talon Dale Minshall
Grover
Talon Dale Minshall Grover, 12, Duncan, Okla., died Sunday, June 5,
2005, at his home. He was born Jan. 19, 1993, in Hays.
Survivors include his
father, Dale Grover, Duncan, his mother, Shona Herrington, Duncan; a sister,
Jessie Mae Temaat, Duncan; and grandparents, Joyce and Leroy Warren, Comanche,
Okla., Delsia Grover, Stockton, and Dennis Minshall, Norton.
Services were
today at Ray of Hope Church, rural Duncan. Carter-Smart Funeral Home, Duncan,
was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to a fund in his name
in care of First Bank & Trust Co., 923 W. Main, Duncan, OK 73533.
8 Jun 2005 The Hays Daily News Albert L. Terry
Albert L. Terry, 86,
Russell, formerly of Waldo, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at Russell Regional
Hospital. He was born June 5, 1919, near Waldo to Lester Uriah and Anna Marie
(Bodmer) Terry. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married Mildred
Catherine Hall on Oct. 19, 1945, in Baltimore. He was a farmer-stockman and was
a blade operator for Paradise Township. He retired in 2002.
Survivors include
his wife, of the home; a brother, Earle Terry, rural Waldo; and a sister,
Frances Matheson, Russell.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Waldo
United Methodist Church in Waldo; burial in the Grand Center Cemetery near
Waldo.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Pohlman-Heise
Mortuary, Russell.
Memorials are suggested to the Waldo United Methodist
Church or the Waldo Senior Center and in care of the mortuary.
8
June 2005 The Hays Daily News Kevin Burns Foulke
Kevin Burns Foulke, 37,
Denver, died Monday, June 6, 2005, at his home. He was born Aug. 4, 1967, in
Ottumwa, lowa, to Jerry and Penny Foulke. He graduated from Ness City High
School in 1985. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
He was employed at the V. A.
Hospital in Denver and was studying to become an X-ray technician.
Survivors
include his father, Stockton; his mother, Ness City; a brother, Troy Bean,
Englewood, Colo.; four sisters, Susan L. Rupp, Ness City, Michell Wall, Russell,
Amy Hagans, Ness City, and Jill Foulke, Orlando, Fla.; and his grandmother,
Katherine E. While, Minneapolis.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday
at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, WaKeeney.
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness
City, is handling arrangements. Memorials are suggested to New Chance Inc., 2500
E. Wyatt Earp Blvd., PO Box 43, Dodge City, KS 67801 or Denver Rescue Mission,
1130 Park Ave., Denver, CO 80205.
7 June 2005 The Salina Journal
Etta Grace Walker
OSBORNE - Etta Grace Walker, 87, Osborne, formerly of
Stockton, died Sunday, June 5, 2005. Mrs. Walker was born Etta Grace Meracle on
Jan. 29, 1918, in Stockton. She worked for several cafes in the area.
She was
preceded in death by her husband, Lyle G., in 1967.
Survivors include a son,
Chester of Bison; two daughters, Delores "Dee" Schweitzer of Osborne and Linda
Bright of Park City; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nine step
grandchildren; 25 step great-grandchildren; and 10 step
great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at
Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669. Burial will be
in Stockton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Parkview Care Center, Osborne,
in care of the funeral home.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today and 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
7 June 2005 The Hays Daily
News Etta Grave Walker
Etta Grace Walker, 87, Osborne, formerly of Stockton,
died Sunday, June 5, 2005, at Parkview Care Center. She was born Jan. 29, 1918,
in Stockton to John and Permelia M. (Wildrix) Meracle. She married Lyle G.
Walker on May 16, 1942, in Hays. He died Oct. 1, 1967. She worked for several
cafe's in the area.
Survivors include a son, Chester Walker, Bison; two
daughters, Delores “Dee” Schweitzer, Osborne, and Linda Bright, Park City; five
grandchildren; nine step grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 25 step
great-grandchildren; and 10 step great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be
at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton; burial in
the Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Parkview
Care Center in care of the funeral home.
7 Jun 2005 The Hays
Daily News Ronald Wade Peacock
Ronald Wade Peacock, 57, Zurich, died Friday,
June 3, 2005, at his home. He was born Feb. 14, 1948, in Coleman, Texas, to
Woodruff and Margaret (McIntire) Peacock. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving
during the Vietnam War.
Survivors include two daughters, Pamela Peacock and
Margaret Peacock, both of Odessa, Texas; four brothers, Milton Peacock, Odessa,
Texas, Michael Peacock, Alvarado, Texas, Charles Peacock, Kaufman, Texas, and
John Peacock, Odessa; and two grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m.
Friday at Vine Baptist Church in Odessa; graveside services to follow at Sunset
Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Odessa.
Memorial contributions are suggested to
any Veterans Affairs hospital and may be sent in care of the Plainville Funeral
Home, Box 190, Plainville, KS 67663.
5 June 2005 The Salina
Journal Lillian L. Zeigler
Lillian L. Zeigler, 97, Salina, died Sunday, June
5, 2005.
Miss Zeigler was born Aug. 13, 1907, in Codell. She was a graduate
of Codell Rural High School and Fort Hays State University and earned her
master's degree from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley. She was a
teacher in Codell, Blue Rapids and Concordia. She also was employed by the
Salina School District for 30 years as a teacher at Bartlett Elementary School
and a principal at South Park and Lowell schools, retiring in 1972. She was a
member of First Presbyterian Church, United Presbyterian Women and Presbyterian
Guild, and was a life member of NEA, KNEA and PTA. She also was a member of MU
Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, American Association of University Women, General
Federation of Women's Clubs, Twentieth Century City Federation, Round Table
Club, and national, state and local retired teachers associations. She was a
member of the Commission on Agency, RSVP Advisory Board, American Red Cross
Board-Salina Chapter, Salina Regional Health Center Auxiliary, and was a
volunteer for Meals on Wheels and activities at Salina Presbyterian Manor.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews, and friends and colleagues.
The
funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, 308 S.
Eighth, Salina 67401. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in Natoma Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church, Salina Presbyterian Manor, 2601 E.
Crawford, or Hospice of Salina, 139 N. Penn, all of Salina.
Visitation will
be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Carlson-Ford-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S.
Ohio, Salina, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Online
condolences may be sent to www.carlsonford.com.
31 May 2005 The
Salina Journal Edwin G. Schrandt
PLAINVILLE - Edwin G. Schrandt, 69, rural
Plainville, died Monday, May 30, 2005. Mr. Schrandt was born March 30, 1936, in
Plainville. He was an oilfield worker and a farmer.
Survivors include a
brother, Alvin of Plainville; and five sisters, Marcella McFadden of Fairfield,
Calif., Wilhelmina Reeves and Lucille Leikam, both of Plainville, Edna Stone of
Gold Canyon, Ariz., and Grace McManus of Lincoln, Neb.
The funeral will be at
10:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville. Burial will be
in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
A Ladies Guild rosary will be said at 3 p.m.
Wednesday and a parish vigil will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, both at
Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.
Memorials
may be made to Sacred Heart Grade School, in care of the funeral chapel.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the
funeral chapel.
31 May 2005 The Hays Daily News Edwin G. Schrandt
Edwin G. Schrandt, 69, rural Plainville, died Monday, May 30, 2005, at the St.
John's Nursing Home in Hays. He was born March 30, 1936, in Plainville to
William M. and Catherine (Adam) Schrandt. He was a Plainville High School
graduate and attended Fort Hays State University. He was an oilfield worker and
farmer.
Survivors include a brother, Alvin Schrandt, Plainville; five
sisters, Marcella McFadden, Fairfield, Calif., Wilhelmina Reeves and Lucille
Leikam, both of Plainville, Edna Stone, Gold Canyon, Ariz., and Grace McManus,
Lincoln, Neb.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Plainville; burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the
Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville. A Ladies Guild Rosary will be at 3
p.m. Wednesday followed by a parish vigil service at 7 p.m., all at the funeral
chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Grade School and may be
sent in care of funeral chapel.
31 May 2005 The Hays Daily News
Charles Donald Scoville
Charles Donald Scoville, 81, Salina, died Sunday, May
29, 2005, in Salina. He was born Nov. 17, 1923, in Michigan Valley. He was the
owner-operator of service stations in Salina and Lindsborg for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Jean, of the home; two sons, Dennis
Scoville, Salina, and Duane Scoville, Woodland Park, Colo.; two daughters, Donna
Smith, Shawnee, Okla., and Patty Basgall, Plainville; a sister, Dorothy
Fitzgerald, Ottawa; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Graveside
services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Abilene Cemetery.
Visitation will
be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Ryan Mortuary, Salina, where the family will
receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to St. Judes
Children Hospitals or Hospice of Salina Inc.
30 May 2005 The
Salina Journal Lloyd L. Hollern
STOCKTON - Lloyd L. Hollern, 81, Stockton,
died Saturday, May 28, 2005. Mr. Hollern was born Feb. 24, 1924, in Jewell
County. He was a watchmaker, jeweler and nursing home administrator at Solomon
Valley Manor, Stockton, retiring in 1983.
He was preceded in death by his
wife, Donna.
Survivors include three daughters, Vicki A. Maddy of Eden
Prairie, Minn., Patricia M. Eichelberger of Wichita and Lisa Gilmore of
Stockton; two sons, Michael L. of Stockton and Martin C. of Ellis; two brothers,
Charles of Emporia and Eldon of Columbus; two sisters, Delores Wassenberg of
Marysville and LaNeta Smith of Esbon; 14 grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St.
Thomas Catholic Church, Stockton. Burial will be in St. Thomas Cemetery.
A
parish vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home,
723 N. First, Stockton 67669.
Memorials may be made to Stockton NOVA Theatre
or the American Diabetes Association, in care of the funeral home.
Visitation
will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
31 May 2005 The Hays Daily News Lloyd L. Hollern
Lloyd L. Hollern, 81,
Stockton, died Saturday, May 28, 2005, at his home. He was born Feb. 24, 1924,
in Jewell County to Charles A. and. Rose Elizabeth (Brezina) Hollern. He married
Donna W. Roe on Oct. 8, 1949, in Esbon. She preceded him in death. He was a
nursing home administrator for the Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton, retiring in
1983.
Survivors include two sons, Michael L. Hollern, Stockton, and Martin C.
Hollern, Ellis; three daughters, Vicki A. Maddy, Eden Prairie., Minn., Patrica
M. Eichelberger, Wichita, and Lisa L. Gilmore, Stockton; two brothers, Charles
Hollern, Emporia, and Eldon Hollern, Columbus; two sisters, Delores Wassenberg,
Marysville, and LaNeta Smith, Esbon; 14 grandchildren, and seven
great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas
Catholic Church, Stockton; burial in St. Thomas Cemetery.
Visitation will be
until 8 p.m. today at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home. A parish vigil
service will be 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested
to the Stockton Nova Theatre or the American Diabetes Association.
30 May 2005 The Salina Journal Arlene P. Gosselin
BOGUE - Arlene P.
Gosselin, 84, Bogue, died Saturday, May 28, 2005. Mrs. Gosselin was born Arlene
P. Mongeau on March 22, 1921, near Zurich. She was a homemaker.
Survivors
include her husband, Andrew "Andy," of Bogue; five sons, Larry of Taos, N.M.,
Dennis of Bogue, Sidney of Norton, and Gaylen and Michael, both of Palco; a
daughter, Jeannine Sweat of Osborne; a brother, Delmar Mongeau of Zurich; two
sisters, Alexandrina Fay Brault of Hill City and Melvina Comeau of Canonsburg,
Pa.; 30 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10
a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar. Burial will be in St.
Joseph Cemetery.
A wake will be at 8 p.m. today at the church.
Memorial
may be made for Masses.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6:30 p.m. today at
Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City 67642, and 9 a.m. until the
service Tuesday at the church.
31 May 2005 The Hays Daily News Arlene P.
Gosslin
Arlene P. Gosselin, 84, Bogue, died Saturday, May 28, 2005, at her
home. She was born March 22, 1921, near Zurich to Alexander and Celina (Saindon)
Mongeau. She married Andrew Gosselin on Jan. 23, 1945, in Zurich. She was a
homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Bogue; five sons, Larry Gosselin,
Taos, N.M., Dennis Gosselin, Bogue, Gaylen Gosselin, Palco, Sidney Gosselin,
Norton, and Michael Gosselin, Palco; a daughter, Jeannine Sweat, Osborne; a
brother, Delmar Mongeau, Zurich; two sisters, Alexandrina Fay Brault, Hill City,
and Melvina Comeau, Canonsburg, Penn.; 30 grandchildren; and 37
great-grandchildren.
Services were today at St. Joseph Catholic Church,
Damar; burial in the church cemetery.
Stinemetz Funeral Chapel, Hill City,
was in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to Masses.
29 May 2005 GliddenEdiger Funeral Home Orval Lancaster
Orval Lancaster,
the son of Arthur Freeman and Mary Rosa “Berry” Lancaster, was born January 29,
1915 at his parents farm, rural Beverly in Lincoln County, Kansas. He was one of
five children born to this union, four sons and one daughter: Craig, Earl, Nora,
Orval and Art. He was Baptized in 1928 at Ada, Kansas by Reverend Burris. Orval
attended the Spring Creek country school in Lincoln County and graduated from
Beverly High School, Beverly, Kansas.
Through the years, Orval was a farmer,
and helped his parents with the family farm until he moved to Anaconda, Montana
where he was a Lab Tech for Anaconda Mining. While Orval was in Anaconda, he
joined the First Baptist Church and was a faithful member.
On September 1,
1968 Orval was united in marriage to Bessie Mandette “Annette” Jones Coffman
George at McPherson, Kansas. The couple established their first home together in
McPherson, Kansas. Orval was blessed to be the step-father of two daughters and
two sons: Colleen, Betty, Michael, and Curtis “Bud”. Orval transferred his
church membership to the McPherson First Baptist Church where he was a faithful
member and loved singing in the Choir until his health would not permit him to
attend. Orval owned and operated Phillips 66 Service Station, McPherson, Kansas
and later worked for Excell Industries of Hesston, Kansas from which he retired.
Orval was a member of the Blue Lodge, Kansas York Rite, Kansas Scottish Rite,
Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M., and Chapter 58 Order of Eastern Star. Orval was very
proud of his Masonic services and was active in both the local and state
organizations.
Orval was a devoted Christian, loving and caring husband,
father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His wise
counsel, gentle guidance, gracious smile and his stories he told will be missed
by those who knew and loved him. He was very fond of his children and nephews
and nieces. He was especially fond of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren
always looking forward to their visits and times they would share together. He
loved his Masonic work and was very devoted to its cause. He enjoyed music and
was a good trombonist. His presence in all our lives so enriched us with the
love, humor, and kindness he shared and he will be so greatly missed. Those in
heaven will be the beneficiaries of all his stories, jokes, and love he showered
on all of us. God be with you Orval.
On Sunday, May 29, 2005 Orval peacefully
entered into eternal rest at the age of 90 years and four months at the Cedars
Health Care Center, McPherson, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents;
his sister, Nora Schmidt; and his brothers, Earl, Art, and Craig Lancaster.
Surviving members of his family include his loving and devoted wife of over
thirty-six years, Bessie, of McPherson, Kansas; his step-daughters, Colleen Reed
of Wichita, Kansas and Betty Nightengale, of Temple, Texas; his step-son,
Michael George and his wife Sue, of Hutchinson, Kansas; his nieces and nephews,
Richard Schmidt and his wife Elaine, of McPherson, Kansas, Dr. Ramon Schmidt and
his wife Glenda, of Salina, Kansas, Shirley Short and her husband Tom, of
Ferndale, Washington, Virginia Engborg, of Plainville, Kansas, John Schmidt and
his wife Betty, of Salina, Kansas; LaNora Hale and her husband Dave, of
McPherson, Kansas, Steve Lancaster, of Salina, Kansas, and Tony Lancaster of
Ada, Kansas; eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; many other
relatives, many friends and nobles.
The funeral service will be conducted by
Reverend Les Cantrell on Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 2:00 p.m., at the
Glidden—Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas. Special music “Amazing Grace” and “In
The Garden” will be sung by Dale Leach and accompanied by Glenna Balsick.
The
final resting place will be the McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas. Masonic
services will be conducted by members of the McPherson Masonic Lodge #172 lead
by C. L. Carpenter and Ray Lund. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist
Church or McPherson Shrine Children’s Fund in memory of Orval.
CASKET
BEARERS: Byron Alger, Gene Copeland, James Gunter, Robert Moore, James Speakman,
Leonard Zeitlow
29 May 2005 The Hays Daily News Fred W.
Struckhoff
Fred W. Struckhoff, 71, Plainville, died Friday, May 27, 2005, at
the Rooks County Health Center. He was born April 25, 1934, in Grinnell to
Aloysius and Regina (Baalman) Struckhoff. He graduated from Grinnell High School
and electronics school in Denver. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the
Korean War. He married Renee Buersmeyer on Aug. 21, 1958, in Washington, Mo. He
was owner-operator of Struckhoff Electronics, Plainville.
Survivors include
his wife, of the home; two sons, Kevin Struckhoff, Fort Collins, Colo., and Stan
Struckhoff, Plainville; three brothers, Charles Struckhoff, Colby, Ray
Struckhoff and Kenneth Struckhoff, both of Grinnell; four sisters, Alfreida
Ostmeyer, Colby, Sister Kenneth Struckhoff and Berniece Hansen, both of
Grinnell, and Rita Hitt, Pratt; and four grandchildren.
Services will be at
10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville; graveside services
will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Grinnell.
A Ladies
Guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel,
followed by a Daughters of Isabella Rosary and parish vigil service at 7:30 p.m.
at the funeral chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart School or
Men's Golf Association in care of the funeral chapel.
22 May 2005
The Hays Daily News Ralph M. Gnad
Ralph M. Gnad, 72, Hays, died Sunday, May
22, 2005, at Hays Medical Center. He was born April 2, 1933, in Ellis to Rudolph
and Johanna (Augustine) Gnad. He married Zetta Benoit on Aug. 25, 1952, in
Damar. He worked at Keller Furniture for many years. He was a member of the
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hays, and the Knights of Columbus and
the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, both of Ellis.
Survivors include his
wife. of the home; a son, Mark Gnad, Gainesville, Fla.; two (article cut off at
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22 May 2005 The Hays Daily News Elaine D. Fox
Elaine D. Fox, 64, Hastings, Neb., died Sunday, May 22, 2005, at her home. She
was born March 26, 1941, in Stockton to Don and Opal (Conn) Johnston. She
graduated from Webster High School, Webster, and attended Fort Hays State
University and Kearney State College. She married Loren Dunning; he preceded her
in death on Aug. 27, 1977. She married Charles L. Fox on May 20, 1978, in
Plainville. She managed Olsen's Jewelry Design before retiring in 2003.
Survivors include her husband, Hastings; two sons, Curtis Dunning and Scott
Dunning, both of St. Joseph, Mo.; a stepdaughter, Marketta Roemke, Mesa, Ariz.;
three brothers, Merrill Johnston, Donnie Johnston and Kent Johnston, all of
Stockton; a sister, Barbara Juhl, Aurora, Colo.; 13 grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at North Shore
Assembly of God Church, Hastings; burial at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Stockton
Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today with the family present
from 6 to 8 p.m. at Butler-Volland Funeral Home, Hastings, and from 9 to 10 a.m.
Wednesday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to North Shore Assembly of
God Church Building Fund or to the family.
22 May 2005 The Hays
Daily News Kenneth "Denny" Newell
Kenneth “Kenny” Newell, 53, Salina, died
Saturday, May 14, 2005. He was born Oct. 18, 1951, in Hays. He was a tool crib
coordinator for Beech Aircraft Corp., Salina.
Survivors include two brothers,
Nelson Newell, Salina, and LeRoy “Red” Newell, Norton; and three sisters,
Harriet Meyers, Holdrege, Neb., Lavina Mispagel, Olathe and Janet Gross, Salina.
He was preceded in death by his father, Emile Newell, in 1985; his mother,
Alfreda Newell, in 1995; a brother, Duane “Blackie” Newell. in 1982; and a
sister, Annette Hollingsworth, in 2004.
Memorial services will be at 7 p.m.
Tuesday at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St.
Joseph Catholic Church, Damar; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Damar.
The
family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary.
Memorials are suggested to the organization of the donor's choice.
aft 20 May 2005 Oltmann Funeral Home Cecil B. Kriley
Cecil B. Kriley of
Union, Missouri was born May 1, 1909 in Stockton, Kansas the son of the late
William Kriley and his wife, Mary Kriley, nee Mc Alpine. He passed away on May
20, 2005 in Eureka, Missouri at the age of 96 year. He received his schooling in
Stockton, Kansas. On May 5, 1936 he was united in marriage to Cecilia Martell in
Zurich, Kansas. They moved to Union, Missouri in 1959. Mr Kriley served his
country in the United State Army serving in Europe from 1944 until 1946. Cecil
had been employed at the Swift Processing Company for 32 years before his
retirement. He was preceded in death by his wife Cecilia Kriley, one son, Glen
Kriley
Mr Kriley is survived by one son Gale Kriley and his wife Carol of
Ballwin, Missouri; one daughter, Teresa Hill and her husband, Dennis, of
Evansville, Indiana; one sister Wilma James of Nebraska, five grandchildren:
Tina Stranghoener, Craig Kriley, Sheri Wissmann, Heather Hill and Erin Truitt;
five great grandchildren: Matthew Stranghoener, Michelle Kuczka, Thayne Truitt,
Cody Wissmann and Kyle Wissmann one great great grandson Caleb Kuczka.
Visitation was held Monday May 23, 2004 at the Oltmann Funeral Home in Union,
Missouri. Funeral Mass was Tuesday May 24, 2005 at the Immaculate Conception
Church in Union with the Rev. Matthew Mitas officiating. Interment followed in
the Immaculate Conception Cemetery.
To send condolences to the family visit
www.oltmannfuneralhome.com.
20 May 2005 The Hays Daily News Levi
Bedard
Levi Bedard, 85, Hays, died Friday, May 20, 2005, at Hays Medical
Center. He was born July 31, 1919, in Damar to M. F.. and Armaline (LaBarge)
Bedard. He married O'Della Newell on Nov. 27, 1941, in Damar. He was a retired
insurance representative for Farmland Industries and had officiated football
games for the Kansas State High School Activities Association. He was a member
of the Hays Amateur Radio Club, Hays Twirlers Square Dance Club, St. Joseph
Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 1325 and the Bishop Cunningham
Fourth Degree Order for the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife;
a son, Dick Bedard, Hays; four daughters, Carol Bedard and Judy Koerner, both of
Lee's Summit, Mo., Michelle Beyer, Hays, and Jeanette Howerton, Aurora, Colo.;
12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by
his parents, two children, Dale and Raymond, a brother, Albert Bedard, and a
sister, Stella Roth.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph
Catholic Church, Hays; burial at 12:15 p.m. in St. Joseph Cemetery, Damar.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at
Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine.
A Perpetual Adorers service will be at
3:30 p.m., a Daughters of Isabella rosary at 6 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus
Fourth Degree service will follow a parish vigil at 7 p.m. at the funeral
chapel.
Memorials are suggested to Masses, Thomas More Prep-Marian High
School or Capuchins Order of Mid-America in care of the funeral chapel.
18 May 2005 Edward Henry Bouchey
Edward Henry Bouchey, 90, Wichita,
formerly of Palco, died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, in Wichita. He was born March 30,
1915, in Zurich to Henry and Hattie (Martell) Bouchey. He was a U.S. Army
veteran of World War II. He married Verna Baldwin on July 6, 1942. He was a
farmer and worked for the Continental Oil Co. for 32 years, retiring in 1977.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Gary Don Bouchey, Richland, Wash., and
Keith Bouchey, Prairie Village; a daughter, Marilyn Elsasser, Derby; a sister,
Marie Erbert, Palco; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville;
burial in St. Ann Catholic Cemetery, Zurich.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8
p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel,
Plainville. A Ladies Guild rosary will be 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel.
A parish vigil service will be 7 p.m. Thursday at the chapel.
Memorials are
suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville or Palco Library in care
of the chapel.
14 May 2005 The Journal Online Nelda Naomi Cook
Frankamp
Nelda Naomi Cook Frankamp, 79, of rural Nicollet, died Thursday, May
12, 2005 at home.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at the Sunrise
Assembly of God Church in St. Peter.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at
the church.
Arrangements are being handled by Minnesota Valley Funeral Home
in Nicollet.
Naomi is survived by her husband, Gene Frankamp, her sons, Vance
Frankamp of Portland, Ore.; Harlan Frankamp of Boise, Idaho, and Mark Frankamp
of Nicollet; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren, and two brothers,
Frank Cook of Fair Oaks, Calif., and Carroll Cook of Palco, Kansas.
Naomi was
born July 27, 1925 to Walter and Olive Cook at Palco, Kan.
13 May
2005 The Hays Daily News Eloise B. Miller
Eloise B. Miller, 86, Stockton,
formerly of Woodston, died Friday, May 13, 2005, at the Solomon Valley Manor.
She was born April 19, 1919, in Osborne County to Perry and Blanche (Dibble)
Cotten. She graduated from Woodston Rural High School. She married Chester
Miller on Aug. 28, 1940, in Osborne. He died March 20, 1990. She was a
homemaker.
Survivors include three sons, James Miller, Glasco, Robert Miller,
Beloit, and Kevin Miller, Verona, Ky.; three daughters, Carolyn Garrett, Hays,
Dixie Miller, Stockton, and Diane Strutt, Woodston; a brother, Wilbur Cotten,
Hoisington; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a
great-great-grandson.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the
Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton; burial will be in the Ash Rock
Cemetery north of Woodston.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, 9
a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the
Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton.
Memorials are suggested to the
Rooks County Transportation Van or Solomon Valley Manor.
12 May
2005 The Hays Daily News Jeanette Bigge
Jeanette Bigge, 92, died Tuesday, May
10, 2005, in Mission Viejo, Calif. She was born Feb. 3, 1913, near Stockton to
George and Luella (Slusser) Bigge. She was a graduate of Fort Hays State College
and Colorado State College, Greeley, Colo. She was a teacher in the Stockton
area and in Russell.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
Graveside
services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Stockton Cemetery. A memorial service
will be at 7 p.m. May 23 at Mission Viejo Christian Church.
Visitation will
be from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to Emporia State University Foundation, and can be sent
in care of Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton, KS 67669.
5 May 2005 The Salina Journal Myrtle Maxine Headley
PLANO, Texas
-- Myrtle Maxine Headley, 91, Plano, died Friday, April 29, 2005.
Mrs.
Headley was born Myrtle Maxine Hazen on July 12, 1913, near Stockton, Kan., to
Ira T. Hazen and Minnie Pearl Reeder. She married Lester Headley of Brookville,
Kan., on Aug. 27, 1937, in Salina, Kan. He died in 1997.
Survivors include a
daughter, Sabra Headley of Plano; a grandson, Mike Miller of Garland; a
granddaughter, Jana Miller Cozzens of Austin; a sister, Norma Hayes of
Ellsworth, Kan.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be
at 3 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, 122 N. Eighth, Salina.
Memorials may be made to Vitas Hospice Care, 8585 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite
700S, Dallas 75247-9968.
North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane,
Farmers Branch 75234, is handling arrangements. Submitted by Doyle Ekey.
3 May 2005 The Hays Daily News Dale Edward Roll
Dale Edward Roll, 78,
Plainville, died Sunday, May 1, 2005, at Rooks County Nursing Home. He was born
June 26, 1926, in Miami, Fla., to Lloyd L. and Grace A. (Bliss) Roll. He married
Charlene V. Gamble in Winfield on Oct. 22, 1949. He owned and operated Roll Tank
Service, Plainville.
Survivors include his wife, of the home, a daughter,
Dalene Erwin, Olathe; three foster children, Chuck Gamble, Rick Gamble and Diana
Gamble; three brothers, Richard Roll, Acme, Wash., Robert Roll, Brookline
Station, Mo., and Donald Roll, Healton, Okla.; a sister Betty Holt, Tulsa,
Okla.; and a granddaughter.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday at
Plainville City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and
from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Plainville Funeral Home.
Memorials are
suggested to Hays Medical Center Hospice or Paradise Masonic Lodge No. 290, in
care of the funeral home, 320 S.W. 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.
May 3, 2005 The Hays Daily News Opal F. Frazier
Opal F. Frazier, 90,
Palmdale, Calif., died Saturday, April 30, 2005, at Antelope Valley Care Center,
Palmdale. She was born Sept. 7, 1914, in Osborne to Wilford and Nancy Palmer.
She married Lewis Miller. He died July 5, 1949. She married Lyall Frazier on
Nov. 11, 1961, in Mountain Home, Idaho. He died May 13, 1987. She was a
homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Johnny Miller, Victorville, Calif.; a
stepson, Larry Frazier, Terrell, Texas; a daughter, Dixie Beaumaster, San
Fernando, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Judy; eight grandchildren, nine
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death
by two sons, Timothy Miller and James Miller, and two daughters, Ila Dee and
Treva Sebimorgan.
Services will be at 2 a.m. Saturday at Mainstreet Christian
Church in Stockton; burial in Woodston Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9
a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton and from
9 a.m. to service time Saturday at the church.
4 May 2005 The Salina
Journal Opal F. Frazier
PALMDALE, Calif. — Opal F. Frazier, 90, Palmdale,
formerly of Stockton, Kan., died Saturday, April 30, 2005. Mrs. Frazier was born
Opal F. Palmer on Sept. 7, 1914, in Osborne, Kan. She was a homemaker.
She
was preceded in death by her first husband, Lewis Miller, in 1949; her second
husband, Lyall Frazier, in 1987; two sons, Timothy Miller and James Miller; and
two daughters, Ila Dee and Treva Sebimorgan.
Survivors include a son, Johnny
Miller of Victorville; a daughter, Dixie Beaumaster of San Fernando; a stepson,
Larry Frazier of Terrell, Texas; a stepdaughter, Judy; eight grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter.
The funeral will be at
10 a.m. Saturday at Mainstreet Christian Church, Stockton. Burial will be in
Woodston Cemetery, southwest of Woodston, Kan.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m.
to 8 p.m. Friday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton
67669, and 9 a.m. to service time Saturday at the church.
aft 2 May
2005 Honolulu Advertiser (Hi.) Harold Leroy Gibson
HAROLD LEROY GIBSON, 76,
of Honolulu, died May 2, 2005. Born in Palco, Kan. Retired from The Hono-lulu
Advertiser. Survived by sons, Darrel, Robert and Darrel; daughters, Marlene and
Duffy; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild. No service was announced.
Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
2 May 2005 The Hays Daily
News Calvin N. Franklin
Calvin N. Franklin, 81, Woodston, died Friday, April
29, 2005, at Select Specialty Hospital, Wichita. He was born Sept. 6, 1923, in
Quinlin, Texas, to Willie and Maude (Staley) Franklin. He married Bertie Meeks
on Dec. 24, 1944, in Arlington, Texas. she died March 27, 2000. He was a welder.
Survivors include four sons, Ronnie Franklin, Stockton, Curtis Franklin,
Carthage, Tenn., Rayford Franklin, Woodston, and Larry Franklin, Denver, Colo.;
three daughters, Jodean McComb, Denver, Colo., Linda Edington Watauga, Texas,
and Marcene Machuca, Fort Worth, Texas; a sister, Norma Huck, Belton, Texas; 19
grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Woodston Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 am. to 8 p.m. today at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral
Home.
Memorials are suggested to the Calvin N. Franklin Memorial Fund.
1 May 2005 Great Bend (Kas.) Dale H. Weller
Dale H. Weller, 85,
died April 27 at his residence in Great Bend. He was born June 13, 1919, at
Palco, the son of Ora Webster and Iza Ilma Moah Weller. He married Dorothy E.
Stedd on June 17, 1940, at Hoxie. She died Oct. 9, 1994. He married Viola “Vi”
Hawthorne on Feb. 27, 1999, at Great Bend. She survives. He was a banker for
First National Bank of Great Bend and a businessman. He was a resident of Great
Bend since 1947. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as a pilot in the
U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, VFW Post
3111 of Great Bend, Bankers Association, and F.M.C.A. Survivors include his
wife, Viola “Vi” of the home; his stepmother, Margaret Maupin of Paradise; one
son, Dennis Matthew Weller and his fiancee Marcia Quincy of Salina; one
daughter, Martha C. Oehlert and husband Ronald of Great Bend; one stepson,
Christopher Hawthorne of Lawrence; one stepdaughter, April Hawthorne of Shawnee;
one brother, Randall Weller and wife Phyllis of Hill City; one sister-in-law,
Ruth (Mrs. Ralph) Weller of Great Bend; and one grandson, Stephen F. Weller and
wife Dr. Rebecca Weller of Pleasant Hill, Mo. He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Ralph E. Weller and Robert L. Weller, and one sister, Eva May
Strecker. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in
Great Bend, with the Rev. Gary Brooks officiating. Burial will be at the Great
Bend Cemetery in Great Bend. Visitation will be today from 1-9 p.m. at Bryant
Funeral Home in Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to the First United
Methodist Church or to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home* 1425 Patton Road Great
Bend, KS 67530.
1 May 2005 The Hays Daily News Teresa Benoit
Teresa Benoit, 77, Damar, died Friday, April 29, 2005, at Stormont Vail
Hospital, Topeka. She was born Aug. 12, 1927, in Damar to Louis Mose and
Jeanette (Thibault) Thyfault. She married Jerome V. Benoit on June 12, 1944, in
Damar. She was a dairy farmer.
Survivors include her husband, Damar; two
sons, Steve Benoit, Blair, Neb., and John Benoit, Damar; four daughters, Marilyn
Skolaut, Olmitz, Judy Charboneau, Hays, Lydia Neu, Lawrence, and Thelma Berland,
Damar; a brother, Ronald Thyfault, Damar; a sister, Germaine Fry, Salina; 21
grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar; burial in the church cemetery.
Wake service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Church; visitation will be
from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Spencer-Stinemetz Chapel and from 9 a.m. to 11
a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Masses or St.
Joseph Church Restoration Fund.
29 Apr 2005 The Hays Daily News
Downer Lee Hull
Downer Lee Hull, 89, Woodston, died, Wednesday, April 27,
2005, at Hays Medical Center. He was born Oct. 2, 1915, in rural Rooks County to
Abram and Elsie May (Thomas) Hull. He was a 1938 graduate of Fort Hays State
University. He married Pat Kelly on Aug. 21, 1937, in Phillipsburg. She preceded
him in death. He served as a superintendent and educator for various schools in
the towns of Munden, Levant, Plainville, Woodston, Portis, Kirwin and
Kensington.
Survivors include a son, Thomas Hull, of the home; two daughters,
Leane Hull-Hitchcock, St.Louis, Mo., and Connie, Woodston; a brother; Laurence
Hull, Woodston; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services will
be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Stockton United Methodist Church; burial will be in
Spring Branch Cemetery northeast of Woodston.
Visitation from noon to 8 p.m.
Saturday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, and
from 9 a.m. to the time of service Monday at the church.
Memorials are
suggested to Woodston United Methodist Church or Ash Rock Church
26 Apr 2005 The Examiner (Jackson Co., Mo.) Mildred Mabel Wallace McVey
Mildred Mabel (Wallace) McVey, 97, Independence, Mo., passed away Sunday, April
24, 2005, at the Rosewood Health Center at The Groves in Independence .Mildred
was born May 20, 1907, in Rooks County, Kan., to Delbert and Janie (Adamson)
Wallace, and attended school in Stockton, Kan. She married Earl V. "Mac" McVey
on September 20, 1930. The family lived in Lincoln, Neb., before moving to St.
Joseph, Mo., in 1942. She was a 40-year member of the First Methodist Church in
St. Joseph. She was preceded in death by her husband on April 3, 1987. In 1991,
she moved to Independence, in the Olde Oak Tree apartments. She joined Christ
United Methodist Church and was active in the United Methodist Women and the
Wesley Sunday School Class.
Mrs. McVey is survived by her son, Robert Wallace
McVey and his, wife, Betty, of Juneau, Alaska; a daughter, Shila Ann Clark and
her husband, Harry Clark Jr., Independence; two granddaughters, LuAnn Steele and
Jeanie Sue Macaulay, and three great-grandchildren, all of Juneau, Alaska.
Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at Christ United
Methodist Church, 14506 E. 39th St., Independence. Visitation will be held from
6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Cremation with interment in Memorial Park
Cemetery, St. Joseph. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christ
United Methodist Church, 14506 E. 39th St., Independence, Mo. 64055 or the
charity of choice. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.speakschapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Speaks
Suburban Chapel, Independence, (816) 373-3600.
28 Apr 2005 The
Hays Daily News Gilbert A. Graf
Gilbert A. Graf, 47, Kansas City, Kan., died
Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He was
born July 31, 1957, in Hays to Delphinus and Cecilia Katherine (Dinkel) Graf. He
was a cashier at Price Chopper in Kansas City.
Survivors include a son,
Lawrence Graf, Lansing; a daughter, Amber Duarte, Edwards, Mo.; six brothers,
Joe Graf, Woodston, Steven Graf, Hays, Duane Graf, Alton, Paul Graf and Jerry
Graf, both of Stockton, and Robert Graf, Leavenworth; six sisters, Rose Henry,
Leavenworth, Mary Ferguson, Lansing, Susan McKinzie, Bonner Springs, Betty
Westenberger, Leavenworth, Joyce Karlin, Hays, and Sheila Melton, Nebraska; and
four grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Francis de
Sales Catholic Church, Lansing; burial in Mount Muncie Cemetery.
Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Belden-Sexton-Sumpter Funeral Chapel,
Leavenworth. There will be rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials are suggested
to the family and can be sent in care of the funeral home, 500 Oak, Leavenworth,
KS 66048.
25 Apr 2005 The Hays Daily News Ronald L. Burton
Ronald L. Burton, 88, Plainville, died Friday, April 22, 2005, at Hays Medical
Center. He was born Dec. 20, 1916, in rural Rooks County, to James E. and Daisy
E. (Bair) Burton. He graduated from Salt City Business College. He was a farmer
and rancher. He married Luella L. McDaniel on April 15, 1940, in Stockton. She
survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Ronnie Lew Burton, Wichita,
Jack Lee Burton, Plainville, and Patrick Lynn Burton, Burleson, Texas; a
daughter, Susan Lynette Burton, Anchorage, Ala.; a brother, Dwight Burton,
Hutchinson; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded
in death by a son, Michael Lynn Burton.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at
the United Methodist Church in Plainville; burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel
and from 11 a.m. until the service Tuesday at the church. Memorials are
suggested to the Ronald L. Burton Memorial Scholarship Fund.
24
Apr 2005 The Grand Island Independent (NE.) Leona A. McNitt
Leona McNitt 98
WOOD RIVER -- Leona A. McNitt, 98, of Wood River died Friday, April 22, 2005, at
Western Hall County Good Samaritan Center in Wood River.
Graveside services
will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Westlawn Cemetery in Grand Island, with the Rev.
Lonnie Logan officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery.
There will
be no visitation.
Apfel Funeral Home of Grand Island is in charge of
arrangements.
Mrs. McNitt was born May 21, 1906, at Rooks County, Kan., to
Abram and Sally (Reeder) Schindler. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Paul McNitt.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including two
special nieces, Peggy Morrow of Grand Island and Patricia Redding of Lincoln.
Mrs. McNitt received her education in Stockton, Kan., public schools, graduating
in 1926. She was united in marriage to Paul McNitt on May 3, 1929, in Hayes,
Kan. The couple resided in Kansas. In 1950, she moved to Grand Island and was
employed by the Ernest Bakery until her retirement in 1971. Mr. McNitt preceded
her in death in 1951. She has been living at the nursing home in Wood River
since June 2001. She was a member of the Christian Church in Stockton, Kan., and
she especially enjoyed working crossword puzzles.
She was preceded in death
by her parents, her husband, two brothers and six sisters.
Memorials are
suggested to the donor's choice.
21 Apr 2005 Ventura County Star
(Ca.) Dr. Warren A. Shaw
Dr. Warren A. Shaw of Oxnard passed away April 15,
2005, after a long illness. Dr. Shaw was born to Charles and Jessie Reneau Shaw
on March 10, 1925, in Wichita, Kan., and grew up in Florence, Kan. After
graduation from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was sent to the
European Theater. His first experience under fire was in the last stages of the
Battle of the Bulge. He was in the group which liberated the Buchenwald Nazi
concentration camp - an event which haunted him the rest of his life. After
being discharged from the Army, Warren entered the University of Kansas, where
he obtained a bachelor of science in engineering physics and a master of science
in structural engineering. During his time there, he taught courses at the
undergraduate level in statics, dynamics and mechanics of materials. He met his
wife, Marian Kysar, at the university, and they were married on Aug. 20, 1950.
In 1952, he accepted a position in Port Hueneme at the Naval Civil Engineering
Laboratory (NCEL), where he had a distinguished career for 30 years. Warren was
awarded a scholarship for graduate study at the University of Illinois. He
received a doctorate in structural dynamics in 1962. During his early years at
NCEL, he conducted research in blast-resistant steel and concrete structures
subjected to nuclear explosions. These tests were conducted at the Nevada Test
Site, the Pacific Test Site at Eniwetok and the test site near Alberta, Canada.
He was promoted to director of the structures division in 1962, and he was
selected as head of the Civil Engineering Department in 1973. Despite a heavy
work load as department head, he also served for four years as the first program
manager of the Shore Facilities Program. Warren received numerous awards for his
research and management activities. The award he especially appreciated was the
U.S. Naval Material Command's Equal Employment Opportunity award given in
recognition of exceptional leadership as the 'Outstanding Supervisor/Manager' of
the command in 1979. Warren was an official NCEL representative to countless
national and international symposiums, seminars and briefings. He authorized
approximately 30 technical reports and papers. Warren was an active member of
numerous technical and professional organizations and committees such as the
Defense Nuclear Agency, Joint United States-Japan Panel on Wind and Seismic
Effects on Structures, International Technical Cooperation Program (a research
program that included the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia)
and five committees of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Other
professional and scientific affiliations include membership in the American
Concrete Institute, National Society of Professional Engineers, California
Society of Professional Engineers, Scientific Research Society of American and
Sigma Xi. Warren was a devoted husband and loving father to his sons, Wayne and
Brian, of whom he was most proud. His family and friends loved him for his keen
intellect, innate kindness, deep wisdom and quick wit. He always had a good
story to share. He enjoyed working with people and felt especially close to the
young engineers whom he recruited for NCEL. They were an extended family to him
and he worked hard to further their careers. Warren loved music and was an
accomplished pianist. His family and friends will never forget the legacy of
beautiful music and wonderful memories he left them. He was on the board of
directors of the Oxnard Community Concert Association for 13 years and served as
president and treasurer. He was also a member of the board of directors of the
Ventura County Symphony Orchestra for six years, where he was in charge of the
early young artists competitions. Warren was a member of St. Paul's United
Methodist Church for 53 years. He served the church in many capacities - as
chairman of the official board, member of the board of trustees, church school
superintendent and member of the choir. Travel was always important to Warren
and it became much more so after his retirement. He always had the spirit,
wanderlust and the desire to experience as many wonders of the world as
possible. He was able to visit most of the 50 states except Alaska. He and
Marian were fortunate to make many trips to North America, Europe, Asia and
Africa.
Warren is survived by his wife, Marian; sons and daughter-in-law,
Wayne of Oxnard, and Brian and Pandora; granddaughters, Victoria, Isabella and
Penelope of Raleigh, N.C.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Charles and Kathy Howard
of Topeka, Kan., Tom and Dorothy Jamison of Hoxie, Kan., Douglas and Patricia
Kysar of Palco, Kan., and Gilbert and Penny Kysar of Olathe, Colo.; plus many
wonderful nieces and nephews. For these relatives and his many close friends,
life without him will never be the same.
'Can it be in a world so full and
busy, the loss of one creature makes a void in any heart so wide and deep that
nothing but the width and depth of a vast eternity can fill it up?' -Charles
Dickens
A private burial service will be held at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park in
Ventura. A public memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at
St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1800 South C St., Oxnard. A reception will
follow in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to the Endowment Fund of St. Paul's United Methodist Church or to your favorite
charity.
18 Apr 2005 Hays Daily News Sister Margarida Boucher
Sister Margarida Boucher, 90, died April 16, 2005, at Mount Joseph Senior
Village, Concordia.
She was born Jan. 12, 1915, in Zurich to Edward and
Blanche (Filiatreault) Boucher.
Survivors include a brother, Eli Boucher,
Olathe, formerly of Hays.
She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia,
in 1930. In 1955, she received a degree in mathematics from Marymount College,
Salina, and in 1962 a degree in education administration. In 1977 she returned
from Brazil to Concordia to be the foreign mission coordinator and in 1997
retired to the Motherhouse. In 2004, she moved to Mount Joseph Senior Village.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Motherhouse Chapel; burial in
the Nazareth Motherhouse Cemetery.
A Bible vigil service will be at 7 p.m.
Tuesday in the Motherhouse Chapel.
Chaput-Buoy Mortuary, Concordia, is in
charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the Sisters of St. Joseph
Health Care/ Retirement Fund, the Brazilian Mission or Apostolic Works of the
Sisters; P.O. Box 279, Concordia, KS 66901.
15 Apr 2005 The Hays
Daily News Virgil Otis Conn
Virgil Otis Conn, 91, Hill City, died Thursday,
April 14, 2005, at Dawson Place Nursing Home. He was born Jan. 3, 1914, in Rooks
County to Daniel and Pearl (Sammons) Conn. He married Genevieve Fitch on Sept.
30, 1936, in Wray, Colo. She died March 21, 1987. He was a contract mail carrier
from Bogue to Stockton for 34 years, and was a farmer-stockman until his
retirement.
Survivors include a son, Errol Conn, Hill City; a daughter,
Virgie LaRue, Cortez, Colo.; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Wildhorse Township Cemetery,
Bogue. No visitation is planned.
Memorials are suggested to Dawson Place
Nursing Home in care of Spencer-Stinemetz Funeral Chapel, Hill City.
13 Apr 2005 The Hays Daily News Zella R. Moore
Zella R. Moore, 67, Ellis,
died Saturday, April 9, 2005, at Ellis Good Samaritan Center. She was born Jan.
31, 1938, in Rooks County to Everette and Beulah (Drennan) Conger. She married
Rex Moore on June 14, 1956, in Stockton. He died in February 1984. She was a
member of the United Church of Christ in Arkansas.
Survivors include two
sons, Allen Moore, Hoisington, and Rex Moore Jr., Brookfield, Mo.; two sisters,
Leila Helberg, Morland, and Linda Wagner, Houston; and six grandchildren, Sydney
Moore, Alex Moore, Dylan Moore, Regan Moore, Leah Jernigan and Lana Jernigan.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sally Moore.
Services will be at 11
a.m. Saturday at Wasinger Funeral Chapel, Ellis; burial at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to Ellis Good Samaritan Center, Ellis.
11
Apr 2005 Hays Daily News Julia Moos
Julia Moos, 89, Plainville, died
Saturday, April 9, 2005, at the Rooks County Nursing Home.
She was born Nov.
24, 1915, in Zurich to Alex and Celina (Saindon) Mongeau. She married Arthur
Hamel on May 8, 1934, in Zurich. He died July 25, 1981. She married Harry Moos
on Aug. 6, 1990, in Plainville. He died March 27, 2005. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two daughters, Linda Rudman, Plainville, and Sandra Veverka,
Pratt; a brother, Delmar Mongeau, Zurich; three sisters, Faye Brault, Hill City,
Arlene Gosselin, Bogue, and Melvina Comeau, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren;
and four great grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville; burial will be in the St. Ann
Cemetery, Zurich.
Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease
Funeral Chapel. A Ladies Guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. today and a parish vigil
service at 7 p.m. today at the funeral chapel in Plainville.
Memorials are
suggested to Scared Heart School.
11 Apr 2005 The Hays Daily News
Ival Marie Lambert
Ival Marie Lambert, 92, Palco, died Saturday, April 9,
2005, at Dawson Place Nursing Home, Hill City. She was born Feb. 25, 1913, in
Palco to John and Christine Kern. She married Alford Lambert on Oct. 13, 1933,
in Stockton. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include three sons, Wayne
Lambert, Edmond, Okla., Ted Lambert, Palco, and George Lambert, McCook, Neb.; 16
grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; a step great-grandchild; and a
great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband and two
daughters.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic
Church, Damar; burial in Pleasant View Cemetery, Palco.
A Christian wake
service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
Visitation will be from 2 to
6 p.m. Tuesday at Spencer-Stinemetz Chapel, Hill City, and from 9 to 10 a.m.
Wednesday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Masses, Sealye House or
Dawson Place Nursing Home.
9 Apr 2005 Press Enterprise (CA)
Vernon John Koppes
KOPPES, VERNON JOHN age 84, of Calimesa, CA., passed away
on 04/05/2005 at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital, Banning. Vernon was born
04/19/1920 in Rooks County, KS. He retired as a Mechanic. He served in the Army
during WWII. Vernon is survived by his 2 daughters, Nita Palani, West Minister,
Karla Kramer, Fortuna; 3 sons, Bruce Koppes, Auora, Oregon, Terry V. Koppes,
Llano, Phillisene Probasco, Stockton, KS.; brother, Nick Koppes, LaPorte, CO.;
13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Visitation
04/10, 2-6pm at Wiefels & Son Memorial Chapel. Graveside Service 04/11, 2pm at
Riverside National Cemetery, staging area #1. WIEFELS & SON 50 East Nicolet
Street Banning, CA. 92220 (951) 849-4527
6 Apr 2005 The Hays
Daily News Laverne A. Roy
Laverne A. Roy, 72, died Monday, April 4, 2005,
near Haysville.
He was born Dec. 13, 1932, in Webster to Dona and Nathalie
(Asselin) Roy. He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked in general construction for
many years.
Survivors include five sons, Joseph Roy and Paul Roy, both of
Derby, Robin Roy, Douglass, David Roy, Dallas, and Andy Roy, Wichita; two
daughters, Mary Kay Austin, Fort Worth, and Beverly Baker, Hurst, Texas; five
brothers, Eugene Roy, Atwood, Orville Roy, Palco, Clifford Roy, Stockton, Albert
Roy, Topeka, and Stanley Roy, Damar; three sisters, Viola Ricks, Arlington,
Texas, Donna Stevens, Phillipsburg, and Norma Griffin, Salina; 20 grandchildren;
and 4 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St.
Michael Catholic Church, Mulvane; graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at
St. Joseph Cemetery, Damar.
A rosary will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at the
church.
Memorials are suggested to St. Michael Catholic Church Building Fund
in care of Smith Mortuary, Derby.
6 Apr 2005 Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel (WI) Arvid Raymond Grover
A memorial gathering for Arvid Raymond
Grover, 82, will be at 2 PM Thursday, April 7, 2005 at the American Legion
Building. He will be inurned later next to his wife in Forest Home Cemetery,
Milwaukee, WI. Mr. Grover died Monday, April 4, 2005. Mr. Grover moved here in
1999 from Milwaukee. He was born October 19, 1922 in Stockton, KS the son of Ira
Lee and Mabel Clare Lambert Grover. He had served in the U.S. Navy during World
War II. He was a Journeyman Printer for the Milwaukee Journal for many years. He
was a member of the Dorsey-Liberty Post #14, American Legion, Lawrence; Alvamar
Country Club, Mr. Oread Aerie #309 Eagles and the International Typographical
Union. He married Lorraine Ann Gleason, January 12, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI. She
preceded him in death Feb. 13, 1998. He is survived by a daughter, Carole Jo
Grover, and husband (John W. Anderson) Trinity, TX; a son, Kenneth Ray Grover,
and wife (Diann J.), Orlando, FL; two brothers, Arland Lambert Grover, Laramie,
WY, Orin Daniel Grover, Lawrence, KS; three grandchildren, Alissa Beier, Robert
Raymond Grover, Sarah Duarte-Grover and five great grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by a brother and a sister.
In lieu of flowers the family
suggests memorials to the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Unit and
may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Online condolences may be
sent to info@warrenmcelwain.com
3 Apr 2005 The Salina Journal
Ferdinand William Hachmeister
Ferdinand William Hachmeister, 98, Natoma, died
Friday, April 1, 2005, at Hays Medical Center. He was born July 17, 1906, on the
family farm north of Natoma to Ferdinand Henry and Bertha (Hackerott)
Hachmeister. He graduated from Natoma High School in 1927. He married Bonita
Nell Richards on Aug. 5, 1928, in Natoma. She died May 2, 1985. He was a
farmer-stockman. He was a resident of Rooks County Nursing Home, Plainville,
since 2000.
Survivors include four sons, Donald Hachmeister, Hill City,
Marvin Hachmeister, Manhattan, and Herbert Hachmeister and Paul Hachmeister,
both of Natoma; a daughter, Mary Ann Beisner, Natoma; a brother, Arthur
Hachmeister, Natoma; 23 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, George Hachmeister.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church, Natoma; burial
in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Monday at
Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, Natoma, and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the church, KHAZ Lutheran Hour, Natoma Community
Center or the Rooks County Nursing Home.
30 Mar 2005 The Hays
Daily News Raymond A. Elliott
Raymond A. Elliott, 84, WaKeeney, died Tuesday,
March 29, 2005, at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 27,
1920, in Plainville to Edward Carl and Nanny Rebecah (Hall) Elliott. He
graduated from Trego Community High School, WaKeeney. He was a U.S. Army-Air
Corps veteran. He married Anna Frances Bliss on March 31, 1949, in Ellis. He was
a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Edward Carl
Elliott, WaKeeney; and a daughter, June Ann Elliott, WaKeeney.
He was
preceded in death by a son, John Elliott.
Private burial will be at Kansas
Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney.
4 Apr 2005 Custer County Chief
Raymond Farwell Hale
Raymond Farwell Hale, 85, of Broken Bow passed away Mar.
27, 2005, at Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow. He was born
Dec. 5, 1919, at the homestead of Frank Hale and Adra (Ducker) Hale. Raymond
grew up on a homestead near Douglas Grove and attended Douglas Grove County
School until the eighth grade. He then attended Sargent High School and
graduated in 1940. In 1941, he joined the Armed Forces. He served in the South
Pacific with the rank of 1st Sergeant in the First Medical Regiment. On Jan. 6,
1943, Raymond married Iona Diving in Pacific Grove, Calif. After returning home
from WWII, Raymond and Iona farmed south of Sargent. They have lived and farmed
in the Sargent area all their life. The union was blessed with two children,
Shari Tucker of Palco, Kan., and Kathy Pederson, deceased. Raymond was a member
of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars of Sargent Post. He took
great pride in his land and cowherd. He enjoyed watching sports on television
and his work with the cattle and the land.
His daughter, Kathy, five sisters
and his parents, Frank and Adra Hale preceded him in death.
Those left to
remember his with love and fond memories are his wife, Iona, of Sargent; his
daughter, Shari (Dennis) of Palco, Kan.; son-in-law, Steve Pedersen of Broken
Bow, brother-in-law and wife, Harold (Letty) Devine of Springfield, Mo.,
grandchildren, Stacy and Dan Strauss of Lexington, Lacy and Joe Maginn of Omaha,
Steve and Nicole Pederson of Lincoln and great-grandson, Gavin Strauss along
with many other relatives and friends.
Memorial services were conducted Mar.
30, 2005, at the Rhoad's Funeral Chapel in Sargent.
Burial was at the
Westerville Cemetery with Rhoad Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be sent to the family.
30 Mar 2005 Grand Island Independent
Raymond Hale
SARGENT -- Raymond Farwell Hale, 85, of Sargent died Sunday,
March 27, 2005, at Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rhoad's Funeral Chapel in Sargent. The
Rev. Don Schauda will officiate. Burial will be in the Westerville Cemetery.
Mr. Hale was born Dec. 5, 1919, at the homestead to Frank and Adra (Ducker)
Hale.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy.
Survivors of the
immediate family include his wife, Iona (Divine) Hale; a daughter and
son-in-law, Shari and Dennis of Palco, Kan.; and a son-in-law, Steve Pederson of
Broken Bow.
29 Mar 2005 Salina Journal Harry M. Moos
PLAINVILLE — Harry M. Moos, 94, Plainville, died Sunday, March 27, 2005. Mr.
Moos was born July 1, 1910, south of Seguin. He was a retired farmer.
He was
preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Adele, in 1982.
Survivors include
his wife, Julia of the home; a daughter, Carol Parker of Plainville; two sons,
Brian of Plainville and Harry of Hill City; a brother, Clarence of Wichita; 10
grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30
a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville. Burial will be in
Sacred Heart Cemetery.
A Ladies Guild rosary will be said at 3 p.m. today and
a Knights of Columbus rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today, followed by a parish
vigil at 7:30 p.m., all at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran,
Plainville 67663.
Memorials may be made to the church or Sacred Heart School,
in care of the funeral home.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today
at the funeral home.
28 Mar 2005 Hays Daily News Ralph L. Thomas
Ralph L. Thomas, 91, Bogue, died Friday, March 25, 2005, at Dawson Place Nursing
Home, Hill City. He was born March 29, 1913, in rural Palco to Herbert L. and
Elsie Lulu (Gish) Thomas. He married Harriett F. Hoyt on June 9, 1934, in
Stockton. He was a farmer-stockman.
Survivors include his wife, Bogue; a
daughter, Barbara Vanderhoff, Tempe, Ariz.; a brother, Doyle Thomas, Bogue; two
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a
daughter, Alice.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Spencer-Stinemetz
Chapel, Hill City; burial in Morlan Township Cemetery, rural Bogue.
No
visitation is planned. Memorials are suggested to Dawson Place Nursing Home.
23 Mar 2005 The Hays Daily News Doris Lucille Eller
Doris Lucille
Eller, 89, Stockton, died Monday, March 21, 2005, at Solomon Valley Manor. She
was born Oct. 8, 1915, in Logan to Lewis Iry and Ora Agnes (Ellis) Gates. She
married James William “Jake” Eller on April 24, 1934, in Stockton. He died April
30, 1973. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, James M. Eller,
Sylvan Grove; two sisters, Arlene Rogers, Plainville, and Delores Bozarth,
Norton; three grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at
11 a.m. Friday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg; burial in Bogart
Cemetery, rural Kirwin.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and
from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral chapel.
Memorials are suggested to
Rooks County Hospice or Solomon Valley Manor.
21 Mar 2005 The
Examiner (Eastern Jackson Co., Mo.) Edna Marie Mayhew
Edna Marie Mayhew, 86,
Independence, Mo., passed away Friday, March 18, 2005, at Independence Regional
Health Center. Mrs. Mayhew was born on Feb. 28, 1919. to Thure and Margaret
Palmberg in Zurich, Kan. She was a loving and caring homemaker and cherished
time spent with her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She enjoyed collecting and keeping the history of the families ancestry. She had
previously been a bookkeeper/manager of Skogmo's in Plainville, and later had
been a catalog manager with J.C. Penney in Alice, Texas. She was a professional
seamstress, sewing for a host of family and friends. Mrs. Mayhew and her
husband, Howard, had been members of the First United Methodist Church of
Independence since 1978, and had been active in the Maritus Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Albert and Fred.
She is survived by her husband of almost 66 years, Howard Mayhew of
Independence; a son, Roger Mayhew and wife, Claretta, of Kansas City, Mo.; a
daughter, Sue Snow and husband, Ron, of Independence; five grandchildren,
Catherine Franssens, Richard Mayhew, Angie Langhauser, Stephen Mayhew and Sarah
Schraml; six great-grandchildren, Seth, Nathan, MacKenna, Cara, Gabriel and
Drew; and one sister, Helen Darnell of Topeka, Kan.
Funeral services will be
10 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, at the First United Methodist Church, 400 W. Maple,
Independence. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 tonight at the Carson-Speaks
Chapel, Independence, (816) 252-7900. Graveside services will be 3 p.m.
Wednesday at Plainville (Kan.) Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to First
United Methodist Church Organ Fund.
20 Mar 2005 Wichita Eagle
William P. "Pat" Burke
Burke, William P. "Pat", 73, retired contractor,
passed away Friday, March 18, 2005. Viewing from 8-5 Monday, DeVorss
Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary; Rosary Monday 7 pm and Funeral Tuesday 2 pm, both at St.
Patrick's Catholic Church, 2007 N. Arkansas, Wichita, KS. Memorials with
Catholic Charities and St. Patrick's Endowment Fund. Pat was a retired Marine.
He served during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by
brother Raymond and sister Anna. He is survived by wife Darlene; sons and wives
Bill and Susan, Charlotte, NC, and Tim and Dee, Dodge City; daughters and
husbands Jodie and Jerry Linn, Beaufort, SC, Sue and Spencer Lanier,
Jacksonville, NC, Mary and Jack Dodson, Goshen, IN, and Sharon Burke, Marana,
AZ; step-sons and wives Tom and Dianna Lingg, Wichita, Dick and Sara Lingg, New
York, NY and Pat and Sandy Lingg, Stockton, KS; step-daughters and husbands,
Jean and Dan Inman, Green Bay, WI and Janet and Jon Korte, Colwich, KS; brother
and wife Jack and Evelyn, Wichita; brother-in-law, Chuck Peters, Wichita; 6
grandchildren; 15 step-grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.
20 Mar 2005 The Hays Daily News Eugene J. ‘Gene' St. Peter
Eugene J. “Gene”
St. Peter, 84, Damar, died Friday, March 18, 2005, in Wichita. He was born Jan.
5, 1921, in rural Damar to Joseph and Rosella (Benoit) St. Peter. He married
Marian Balthazor on July 26, 1948, in Damar. He was wire chief for Rural
Telephone Co.
Survivors include his wife, Damar; three sons, Steven St.
Peter, Omaha, Neb., Tom St. Peter, Wichita, and Tim St. Peter, St. Louis, Mo.;
two daughters, Cindy Newell, Hays, and Shelly Radcliffe, Hill City; two sisters,
Rita Roberts, Damar, and Donetta Weaver, Augusta, Ga.; 14 grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph
Catholic Church, Damar; burial in the church Cemetery.
A Christian wake
service will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Visitation will be from 2 to 6:30
p.m. today at Spencer-Stinemetz Chapel, Hill City, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday
at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Masses or St. Joseph Church
renovation fund..
18 Mar 2005 The Hays Daily News Herbert D.
Easter
Herbert D. Easter, 69, Palco, died Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at Rooks
County Health Center, Plainville. He was born Jan. 31, 1936, in Council Grove to
Andrew and Tressie (Watkins) Easter. He married Connie Mills on Oct. 18, 1952,
in Palco. He worked for the city of Palco.
Survivors include his wife, of the
home; two sons, Danny Easter and Troy Easter, both of Salina; a daughter, Maria
Rohr, Hays; his stepmother, Meridith Easter, Gordonsville, Texas; two brothers,
Bill Easter, Chapel, Neb., and Andy Easter, Azle, Texas; two half-brothers,
Larry Easter, Wichita, and Terry Easter, Gordonsville, Texas; a sister, Ada
Johnston, Briggsdale, Colo.; eight granddaughters; and a great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Tony Easter and Mark Easter.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Red Line Church of God near Palco.
No
visitation is planned. Memorials are suggested to the church in care of
Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
18 Mar 2005 Greeley
Tribune (Co.) William Norris
William L. Norris, 83, of Greeley, died Monday,
March 14, at North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley. He was born June 15, 1921,
in Woodston, Kan., to Luther R. and Ella (Rector) Norris. On June 16, 1997, he
married Josephina V. Vasquez in Kimball, Neb. Mr. Norris moved to Greeley in
1926 and graduated from Greeley High School in 1940. He attended College State
Teachers College, now the University of Northern Colorado, for a couple of
years. He served in the Army during World War II and was stationed at Attu
Island in the Aleutians. He was honorably discharged in 1945. Mr. Norris worked
for the family business, Blackie's Auto Parts, and was a long-haul truck driver
for 40 years. He was a hard worker and always had or found something to do. He
enjoyed having coffee with his friends.
Survivors are his wife, Josephina
Norris of Greeley; two daughters and their husbands, Shirley and Jim Lawson of
Cheyenne and Zhanna and Robert Kimball of Lovettsville, Va.; a son; a sister,
Pearl Stoll of Roswell, N.M.; three brothers, Robert L. Norris of Lucerne, Glen
Norris of Greeley and Richard Norris of Cambria, Calif.; and three
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Martha
McQuatters.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Stoddard Funeral Home.
Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley.
Friends may visit from
1-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice
and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado in care of Stoddard, 3205 28th St.,
Greeley, CO 80634.
An online memorial is at www.mem.com.
16
Mar 2005 The Hays Daily News Ruth Comeau
Ruth Comeau, 78, Stockton, died
Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at Solomon Valley Manor.
Services are pending with
Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Stockton.
15 Mar 2005 The
Hays Daily News Ronald E. Westhusin
Mass of Christian Burial for Ronald E.
Westhusin, age 68 of Plainville, was 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2005, at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville with Father Joe Popelka as Celebrant.
Mr. Westhusin passed away Friday, March 11, 2005, at the Rooks County Health
Center in Plainville.
He was born Nov. 29, 1936, the son of Frederick Thomas
and Elizabeth Olive (Aulbach) Westhusin on the family farm in rural Rooks
County, Kansas. He was the youngest child of four children. He graduated from
Plainville High School and attended Fort Hays State University. He married
Shirley Johnson on June 12, 1957, in Zurich, Kansas, and then made their home on
a farm east of Plainville. They lived there until 1998 when they moved to
Plainville. He spent his lifetime as a wheat farmer and cattleman. Living on the
family farm was very special to him and he enjoyed sharing it with his children
and grandchildren. Mr. Westhusin was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic
Church and a Fourth Degree Knight in Hays and a member of the Knights of
Columbus Council No. 1857 in Plainville. He also served on the Plainville School
Board and was a director for Midland Marketing Co-op.
He is survived by his
wife, Shirley of Plainville, four sons, Mark and wife, Lisa Westhusin of College
Station, Texas, Vance and wife, Shelly Westhusin of Hays, Kansas, Fred and wife,
Karen Westhusin of Plainville, Kansas, Terry Westhusin of Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma, daughter, Julie Downing and husband, Michael of Hays, Kansas, and 10
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Fredrick, and
sisters, Mary Ann Klim and Julia O. Westhusin.
Burial was in the Sacred Heart
Cemetery. Visitation was from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at Moore-Overlease Funeral
Chapel in Plainville. A Ladies Guild Rosary was at 3 p.m. Sunday followed by a
Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m. and a Parish Vigil Service at
7:30 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the
organization of the donor's choice and may be sent in care of the chapel.
14 Mar 2005 The Hays Daily News Howard Lee Taylor
Howard Lee
Taylor, 77, Hoxie, died Saturday, March 12, 2005, at his home. He was born Aug.
25, 1927, in Hoxie to Isom and Lillian (Tyson) Taylor. He was a U.S. Army
veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He married Margaret Brown on
Sept. 1, 1953, in Hays. He was retired from the wholesale grocery business.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Howard Taylor Jr., Eden Prairie,
Minn.; two daughters, Paula Carver and Linda Mask, both of Hoxie; a brother,
Wayne Taylor, Hoxie; a sister, Maxine Meis, Salina; five grandchildren, and six
great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mickey-Leopold
Chapel, Hoxie ; burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be until 8
p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice Services
Inc., Phillipsburg.
13 Mar 2005 Great Bend Tribune (Ks.) Curtis
Ray Best
HUTCHINSON — Curtis Ray Best, 44, died March 10, 2005, at Hutchinson
Hospital. He was born Sept. 10, 1960, at Hutchinson, the son of Robert Ray and
Frances Helen McKenna Best. A resident of Hutchinson since 1996, he was a
graduate of Quivira Heights High School, received an associate’s degree from
Barton County Community College and attended Wichita State University. He was
co-owner of Best Appliance, Hutchinson. Best was a member of Albert Pike Masonic
Lodge, Scottish Rite Consistory, Wichita, a lifetime NRA member, life member of
the National Sporting Clay Association and a 24-year member of Narcotics
Anonymous. Survivors include his parents, of Bushton; uncles, Harlan Best,
Hutchinson, and Robert McKenna and Everett McKenna of Palco; aunts, Barbara
Bunch, Kanopolis, Joan Gray, Commerce City, Colo., Carol McKenna, Russell, Lynn
Bayles, Cumming, Ga., and Judy Maxfield and Patty Harman, both of Hutchinson;
and numerous cousins. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Park Place
Christian Church, with Pastor Kim Biery presiding. Cremation will follow the
service. Visitation will be today and Monday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory, with the family receiving friends from 6
p.m. to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Curtis Best Memorial
Fund in care of the funeral home. Personal condolences may be left at
www.penwellgabel.com. Funeral arrangements provided by Penwell-Gabel Funeral
Home & Crematory 300 East 30th Ave. Hutchinson, KS 67502 620-662-1201
11 Mar 2005 The Salina Journal Grace Kriley
Grace Kriley, 76,
Plainville, died Thursday, March 10, 2005, at the Phillips County Retirement
Center. She was born June 30, 1928, in Troy to Alvey and Sarah Mix. She married
William “Bill” Kriley on Jan. 10, 1946. He died May 24, 2004. She was a
homemaker and was the co-owner of the Plainville Locker with her husband.
Survivors include her sons, Roger Kriley, Plainville, and Kevin Kriley, Smith
Center; a daughter, Arlene Wiench, Wichita; seven grandchildren; and 12
great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the
St. Thomas Cemetery, Stockton.
Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today, and
from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel,
Stockton.
Memorials are suggested to the Plainville Library Children's
Section and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
10 Mar 2005
Kansas City Star (MO) Duetta Elizabeth LaPlante
Duetta Elizabeth LaPlante,
92, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at TMC Lakewood. Duetta was born in
Damar, KS, on April 26, 1912. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor,
and son, Robert. She is survived by her son, Dennis LaPlante; four daughters,
Virginia Thyfault, of Damar, KS, Charlene Brandt, of Blue Springs, MO, Donna
DeVito, of Staunton, VA, Joyce Clark, of Montgomery, AL; one brother, Alfred
Arpin, of Damar, KS. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, March 11, at Sheil
Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be 9 a.m., Saturday, at Nativity Catholic
Church, in Independence, MO. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. (Arr; Sheil Colonial
Funeral Home (816) 353-6555).
10 Mar 2005 Greeley Tribune,
Greeley Colorado Berneta A. McLaughlin
Berneta A. McLaughlin, 89, of
Julesburg, formerly of Greeley, died Tuesday, March 8, at Sedgwick County
Memorial Hospital. She was born April 7, 1915, Phillips County, Kan., to Harry
Burton and Carrie (Cowdrey) Barnes. On May 21, 1932, she married Lester
McLaughlin in Stockton, Kan. He died Oct. 2, 1974. Mrs. McLaughlin was a
stay-at-home mom who enjoyed gardening, canning and crocheting. She was a member
of the Julesburg Christian Church.
Survivors are a daughter, Moyne M. Johnson
of Julesburg; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Besides her
husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Marlyn McLaughlin; two sisters,
Beryl and Eula; and a brother, Harold Barnes.
Services will be at 11 a.m. at
Julesburg Christian. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley.
Instead of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Sedgwick County Nursing Home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com.
Article
submitted by Bob and Elaine McDowell
10 Mar 2005 The Hays Daily
News Earlyne Opal Buss Ives
Earlyne Opal (Buss) Ives, 68, Hays, died
Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at Hays Medical Center. She was born May 20, 1936, in
Stockton, Kansas, to Earl Raymond Buss and Opal (McComb) Buss. Earlyne graduated
from Stockton High School in 1953. She married Dean Ives on June 20, 1954, in
Stockton. She attended North Oak Community Church in Hays. After Earlyne and
Dean married, she worked at the treasurer's and county clerk's office in
Stockton. Their daughter, Rhonda, was born in 1955. They moved to Hays in 1957
when Dean started work with Halliburton Services. Brad, their first son, was
born soon after the move. Dean was transferred to Russell by Halliburton in
1962. The family lived in Russell until 1973. In 1965, Earlyne started work at
the Kansas Power & Light office in Russell. She worked until 1969 when she had
her second son, Darrin. In 1973 the family moved for a short time to Liberal and
then on to El Dorado when Dean was transferred by Halliburton Services. Earlyne
worked as a secretary at two different schools in the area for many years while
they lived in El Dorado. She learned to golf and was very active with her
children's activities. They moved to Hays in 1985.
Survivors include her
husband, Dean, of the home; two sons, Darrin Ives and wife, Vicki, Prairie
Village, Brad Ives and wife, Patty, Kansas City, Mo.; one daughter, Rhonda Lee
and husband, Ed, Hays; two sisters, Twila Carpenter and husband, Byron,
Stockton, and Darlene Farr and husband, Charles, Hays; one brother-in-law DeVane
Cunningham, Stockton; 11 grandchildren, Robert Lee, Kristin Schulte and husband,
Nathan, Cheryl Hammel and husband, Patrick, Justin Garrett, Sarah Ives, Blake
Ives, Michael Lee, Diane Lee, Sean Lee, Hannah Ives and Hayley Ives; and one
great-grandchild, Logan Schulte.
She was preceded in death by her parents and
one sister, Doris Cunningham.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Main
Street Christian Church in Stockton; burial in Stockton City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday
at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Mortuary in Stockton. Family will receive friends
on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 and from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.
9 Mar
2005 The Hays Daily News Gail Arven Mosher
Gail Arven Mosher, 76, Plainville,
died Monday, March 7, 2005, at Rooks County Health Center. He was born June 15,
1928, in Lucas to R. A. and Thelma (Simmons) Mosher. He graduated from
Plainville Rural High School in 1946. He attended Kansas City School of Mortuary
Science, graduating in 1949. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He married Ruby Hageman
on Oct. 19, 1947. He owned and operated a funeral home and vault business.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two daughters, Nancy Clopton, Lubbock,
Texas, and Michelle Haas, Plainville; a brother, Don Mosher, Washington D. C.;
six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a
son, David.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the United Methodist
Church, Plainville; burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9
a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday at Plainville Funeral
Home, and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the church.
Memorials are suggested to
Shriner's Crippled Children's Fund in care of the funeral home.
8
Mar 2005 Great Bend Tribune (Ks.) Eva May Weller Strecker
OSBORNE — Eva May
Weller Strecker was born Sept. 2, 1912, at Palco, the daughter of Webster and
Iza Noah Weller. Her death occurred March 5 at the Parkview Care Center in
Osborne at the age of 92 years, 6 months, and 3 days. On April 24, 1936, she was
united in marriage to Ernest Frederick Strecker at Russell. Ernest and Eva
shared over 67 years of married life together. She grew up primarily in Kansas,
living a short time in Colorado. She graduated from Paradise Rural High School
in 1931. After her graduation she attended Emporia and Fort Hays College,
getting her teaching certificate. She taught for a short time at a country
school north of Paradise, and later at Fairport and Waldo. She lived most of her
married life on the family farm south of Paradise, later moving to Russell and
then to care facilities in Hesston and Osborne, residing in Parkview Care Center
in Osborne since April of 2003. She was a member of the Paradise United
Methodist Church and worked as a youth leader, Sunday school teacher, United
Methodist Women officer and served on numerous committees. She was a member of
the Eastern Star and Russell County Teachers Association. Eva was actively
involved in the lives of her children and grandchildren, attending their
activities and sporting events. She loved gardening, handwork, baking and
traveling. Eva is survived by two daughters, Mary Anderson of Osborne and Wanda
Kay Augustine and her husband, Harold, of Great Bend; two sons, Albert Strecker
and his wife Janice of Hutchinson and Glen Strecker and his wife Rhonda of
Olathe; one brother, Dale Weller and his wife, Vi, of Great Bend; one
half-brother, Randall Weller and his wife, Phyllis, of Hill City; 11
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and two
step-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two
brothers, Bob Weller and Ralph Weller; and her husband Ernest Strecker. Funeral
services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today, March 8 at the Paradise United
Methodist Church in Paradise with Pastor Chris Holtorf officiating. Interment
will follow in the Mt. Herman Cemetery in Paradise. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Paradise United Methodist Church or United Methodist Youthville
in Newton, and may be sent in care of Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, 610 North Maple
St., Russell, KS 67665. Funeral arrangements provided by Pohlman-Heise Mortuary*
610 N. Maple St. Russell, KS 67665 785-483-2212
7 Mar 2005 The
Hays Daily News Eva May Strecker
Eva May Strecker, 92, Osborne, died
Saturday, March 5, 2005, at the Parkview Care Center. She was born Sept. 2,
1912, in Palco to Webster and Iza (Noah) Weller. She graduated from Paradise
Rural High school in 1931. She married Ernest Frederick Strecker on April 24,
1936, in Russell. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons,
Albert Strecker, Hutchinson, and Glen Strecker, Olathe; two daughters, Mary
Anderson, Osborne, and Wanda Kay Augustine, Great Bend; 11 grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; a step great-grandchild; and two step great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Paradise United Church; burial in Mount
Herman Cemetery, Paradise.
Visitation will be until 9 p.m. today at
Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, Russell.
Memorials are suggested to Paradise United
Methodist Church or United Methodist Youthville, Newton, in care of the
mortuary.
6 Mar 2005 Wichita Eagle Lucille Emma Morel
OLATHE -
Morel, Lucille Emma, 85, formerly of Palco, died March 4, 2005. Service 11 a.m.
Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar, KS. Survivors: sons, Randy
(Marilyn), Larry; brother, John Desmarteau; sister, Arlene Newell; 3
grandchildren, Jeffrey, Scott & Rachel Morel. Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel.
6 Mar 2005 The Hays Daily News Lucille Emma Morel
Lucille Emma Morel, 85,
Olathe, formerly of Palco, died Friday, March 5, 2005, at the Villa St. Francis
Care Center. She was born Aug. 10, 1919, in Damar to Leo and Mary (Brin)
Desmarteau. She graduated from Damar High School and was a homemaker. She
married Lawrence A. Morel on Dec. 30, 1940, in Damar. He died Aug. 11, 1987.
Survivors include two sons, Randy Morel, Lenexa, and Larry Morel, Shawnee; a
brother, John Desmarteau, Hays; a sister, Arlene Newell, Wichita; and three
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4 Mar 2005 The Hays Daily News
Aleene May Watson
Aleene May Watson, 85, Stockton, formerly of Woodston, died
Thursday, March 3, 2005, at the Solomon Valley Manor. She was born April 16,
1919, south of Woodston to Carl and Grace (Nowland) Gager. She married Edgar
Watson on Jan. 31, 1946, in Osborne. He died Aug. 17, 1980. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her son, Darryl Watson, Goose Creek, S. C.; a brother, Gerald
Gager, Damar; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was
preceded in death by an infant son, Charles Eugene, and a daughter, Molly
Maddox.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral
Home, Stockton; burial in the Woodston Cemetery, southwest of Woodston.
Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the
funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to House Calls of Hays Medical Center
Home Health Hospice in care of the funeral home.
6 Mar 2005
Wichita Eagle Lucille Birrer Scott
STOCKTON - Scott, Lucille (Birrer), 84, of
St. Charles, MO, died March 2, 2005. Visitation 9-11 a.m., Service 11 a.m.
Friday at Smith-Moore- Overlease Funeral Chapel, Stockton, KS. Survivors: sons,
Jim, Bill, Gary, Steve; sister, Irene Gertson; brother, Ivan Birrer; 11
grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.
4 Mar 2005 The Hays Daily
News D. Lee Dunlap
D. Lee Dunlap, 67, Stockton, died Wednesday, March 2,
2005, at Hays Medical Center. He was born Sept. 19, 1937, in Woodston to Gerauld
and Zelma (Hoar) Dunlap. He graduated from Woodston High School in 1955. He
married Kay Mason on May 17, 1958, in Alton. He owned a carpentry business in
Stockton.
Survivors include two sons, Terry Dunlap, Woodston, and Rick
Dunlap, Natoma; a daughter, Dena States, Stockton; a sister Gloria Pauley,
LaPalma, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will
be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton;
burial in the Ash Rock Cemetery, north of Woodston.
Visitation will be until
8 p.m. today and 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials are
suggested to the Stockton Recreation Commission in care of the funeral home.
2 Mar 2005 Lindsay Gazette Marie Mai
Graveside services were held
on Jan. 23 at the Three Rivers Cemetery for Marie Mai, 82, of Three Rivers. She
died on Jan. 20. She was born on Aug. 24, 1921 in Wideman, Ark. She grew up in
Cheveland, Okla. with her brother, John Sommers, who preceded her in death. She
graduated from Russell Kansas High School in 1939 as was married to Vernon
Galyardt in Sept. 1940. Vernon was shot down over Kiyushu, Japan in May 1945.
Their daughter, Terri was born Jan. 1, 1945. She married Lawrence Mai on Aug.
26, 1946. They lived in Plainville, Kansas until 1982 when they moved to Three
Rivers to be close to Terri her husband, Ted and their daughters, Marisa and
Kara.
She loved her family, entertaining her friends, gardening, playing
bridge, golfing and traveling. She was a devout Christian who loved and served
her Lord. She was a devoted teacher of children in Sunday school. She was loved
by everyone who knew her for her beauty, her love for her family and friends and
her general love of life.
She is survived by her husband, Lawrence; daughter,
Terri and husband, Ted; two granddaughters, Kara Lynn and Marisa and husband,
Michael.
Remembrances may be made to the Community Presbyterian Church for
Children's Christian Education, P.O. Box 685, Three Rivers, CA 93271.
Arrangements were under the direction of Smith Family Chapel, Exeter.
1 Mar 2005 The Hays Daily News Leona Livingston
Leona Livingston, 96,
Stockton, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, at the Solomon Valley Manor. She was born
Jan. 12, 1909, northeast of Stockton to Joseph Delbert and Arizona (Rouse)
Roskilly. She graduated from Stockton High School in 1927 and attended normal
school at Fort Hays College. She married Clarence T. Livingston on Aug. 14,
1932. She worked for a number of families as a caregiver and then went to work
at Solomon Valley Manor for many years.
Survivors include a daughter, Clara
Lee Strutt, Stockton; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Feb. 6, 1965, an infant son, Charles Calvin,
and a son, Alford Duane Livingston.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at
the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton; burial in Mount Vernon
Cemetery northwest of Stockton.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today,
from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the
funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Solomon Valley Manor or to the
Mount Vernon Cemetery Association in care of the funeral home.
1
Mar 2005 The Hays Daily News Nona Mae Ouderkirk
Nona Mae Ouderkirk, 78,
Topeka, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, at a Topeka hospital. She was born May 27,
1926, near Zurich to Paul O. and Delia (Thyfault) Bouchey. She married Milton
Henry Ouderkirk on June 20, 1946, in Zurich. He died March 5, 1985. She and her
husband formerly owned and operated the Smith Implement Co. in Smith Center for
many years.
Survivors include two sons, Michael P. Ouderkirk, Las Cruces,
N.M, and David D. Ouderkirk, Salina; two daughters, Carolyn K. VanderGeisen, Las
Cruces, and Michele P. Woods, Topeka; two sisters, Jean Basgall, Sacramento,
Calif., and Karen Vires, Doyline, La.; 12 grandchildren; and 11
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carleen Marie
Clark.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
Plainville; burial in Pleasant View Cemetery, Palco.
Visitation will be from
5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday with a parish vigil at
7 pm. followed by a rosary, all at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
Memorials are suggested to the American Red Cross in care of the chapel.
28 Feb 2005 The Hays Daily News Virginia J. Standage
Virginia J.
Standage, 88, Hays, formerly of Plainville, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, at St.
John's of Hays. She was born April 15, 1916, in Ellsworth County to William and
Flora Rolfs. She graduated from Geneseo High School. She married John E.
Standage on Jan. 4, 1935. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her son,
Ferrill Standage, Hays; a brother, Glenn Rolfs, Geneseo; four grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, 1974, and
a son, Rolf.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Christian
Church, Plainville; burial in the Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be
from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Moore-Overlease Funeral
Chapel, Plainville, and from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church and may be sent in care of
the chapel.
28 Feb 2005 The Hays Daily News Genevieve H. Erickson
Genevieve H. Erickson, 94, Oberlin, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005. She was born
Aug. 27, 1910, in Plainville to Carl and Mabel (Swift) Pittman. She was a
homemaker.
Survivors include three sons, Phillip Erickson and Gary Erickson,
both of Oberlin, and Ronald Erickson, Rexford; seven grandchildren; and 17
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elof Erickson,
on Oct. 30, 1994.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Herndon Covenant
Church, rural Herndon; burial in the Oberlin Cemetery.
Visitation will be
from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin, and from 9 a.m. to
2 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Herndon
Covenant Church.
28 Feb 2005 McCook Daily Gazette Genevieve H. Erickson
OBERLIN -- Genevieve H. Erickson, 94, died Sunday (Feb. 27, 2005) at Decatur
County Hospital in Oberlin. She was born Aug. 27, 1910, to Carl and Mabel
(Swift) Pittman in Plainville, Kan. She attended school in Plainville and
graduated in 1928 from Oberlin High School. She then taught school in Rawlins,
Rooks and Ellis Counties in Kansas. On Jan. 1, 1933, she married Elof C.
Erickson in Hill City, Kan. The couple lived on a farm in Rawlins County. She
was a homemaker. She moved to Oberlin in 1982. She was a member of the Herndon
Covenant Church, Ladies Aid Group, Garden Club and Golden Rule.
She was
preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elof on Oct. 30, 1944; brother,
Kenneth Pittman; and sister, Margaret Buell.
Survivors include her sons,
Phillip Erickson, Gary Erickson and wife, Mary Ann, all of Oberlin, and Ronald
and wife, Marlene Erickson of Rexford; seven grandchildren; and 17
great-grandchildren.
Services are Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Herndon Covenant
Church with the Rev. Keith Reuther officiating. Interment will be in Oberlin
Cemetery.
Visitation is Tuesday 8 a.m.-8 p.m., at Pauls Funeral Home in
Oberlin and Wednesday 9 a.m., until service time at the church.
Memorials may
be give to the Herndon Covenant Church.
Pauls Funeral Home in Oberlin is in
charge of the arrangements.
24 Feb 2005 The Hays Daily News Norma
"Jean" Bird
Norma ‘Jean' Bird, 80, Plainville, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005,
at Hays Medical Center. She was born April 24, 1924, in Chanute to Frank E. and
Mary E. (Mackie) Hornbeck. She graduated from Lyons High School in 1942. She
married John E. Bird in Tallahassee, Fla., on Nov. 16, 1942. She was a
homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; a son, Gerald “Jerry”
Bird, Plainville; two daughters, Janet Kaba, Hoxie, and Constance VonFeldt,
Victoria; two brothers, James Hornbeck, Wichita, and Edward Hornbeck, Cheney;
five grandchildren; three step grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and
four step great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the
First Southern Baptist Church, Plainville; burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the
church.
Memorials are suggested to First Southern Baptist Church, Plainville,
or Midwest Organ Transplant in care of Plainville Funeral Home, Plainville,
which is in charge of arrangements.
24 Feb 2005 The Hays Daily
News Lela L. Teasley
Lela L. Teasley, 88, Great Bend, formerly of Plainville,
died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, at the Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation
Center. She was born Oct. 14, 1916, in Rooks County to Theodore and Elsie
(Romine) Loreg. She graduated from Codell High School and beauty school in
Salina. She worked at Sharmee Beauty Shop in Plainville.
Survivors include
two sisters, Grace Boyer, Plainville, and Betty Reed, Great Bend.
She was
preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Teasley, 1967.
Graveside services
will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be
until 8 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
Memorials
are suggested to the First Southern Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.
22 Feb 2005 The Hays Daily News Adella Kruse Clark
Adella Kruse
Clark, 91, Russell, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at St. John's Care Center,
Victoria. She was born Feb. 11, 1914, in Rooks County to John and Amalia
(Willms) Kruse. She graduated from Natoma High School in 1932. She married
Delvis R. Clark on March 3, 1941, in Osborne. He died Nov. 11, 1994. She was a
homemaker.
Survivors include a sister, Edna Hamm, Salina.
Services will be
at 2 p.m. Friday at Peace Lutheran Church, Natoma; burial in Peace Lutheran
Cemetery, Natoma.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the
Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, Russell, and from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Friday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Peace Lutheran Church of Natoma sent in care of the
mortuary.
22 Feb 2005 The Hays Daily News Eva D. Roberts Deckman
Eva D. (Roberts) Deckman, 104, Colby, formerly of Sharon Springs, died
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005. She was born Jan. 5, 1901, in Palco. She was a
homemaker.
Survivors include two sisters, Elaine Brin, Hays, and Delphine
Tucker, Palco; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was
preceded in death by her husband, C. J. “Tex,” a son, Duane, and three infant
children.
Services were Feb. 21 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Sharon
Springs; burial in Sharon Springs Cemetery.
Koons Funeral Home, Sharon
Springs, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the
church.
20 Feb 2005 The Hays News Emily Ann Matyasz
Emily Ann
Matyasz, 86, Stockton, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at Solomon Valley Manor. She
was born May 26, 1918, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Peter and Rose (Cyrulik)
Szopinksy. She worked for the Restonic Mattress Factory for 28 years in
Milwaukee before retiring. She had been a Stockton resident since 1994.
Survivors include her daughter, Dorothy Hance, Stockton; five grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank
Matyasz, in December 1991.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at
Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Stockton; burial will be in the Wisconsin
Memorial Park, Brookfield, Wis.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
today at the funeral chapel with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m.
today.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association in care of
the funeral home.
20 Feb 2005 The Hays News Patricia J. Renk
Patricia J. Renk, 67, Knoxville, Pa., died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005. She was the
daughter of the late David G. and Mary Agnes Milligan. She was the director of
dining services for the University Club of Pittsburgh.
Survivors include her
husband, Robert J. Renk; four sons, Robert M. Renk, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Kevin
P. Renk, Plainville, David F. Renk, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Brian R. Renk, of
Pittsburgh, Pa.; two daughters, Kimberly Teierle, West Mifflin, Pa., Coleen M.
Gestiehr, Mount Oliver, Pa.; a brother, David C. Milligan, Maple Grove, Minn.;
two sisters, Dolores Kurkowski, Baldwin, Pa., and Marlene Duttine, Carrick, Pa.;
21 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m.
Monday at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Pleasant Hills, Pa., burial in the
Jefferson Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
today at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Forbes Hospice,
6655 Frankstown Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 or Bishop Leonard Catholic Grade
School, 434 Ormsby Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15210.
20 Feb 2005 Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette Patricia Renk
Patricia Renk was a great cook and hostess. Though
she sometimes worked 12- or 14-hour days as a waitress and later as director of
dining services at the private and prestigious University Club of Pittsburgh,
setting up parties for VIPs, she would cook for hours to feed all the mouths. As
the mother of six children, Mrs. Renk knew how to feed a crowd. It's difficult
to tell the story of a life like Patricia Renk's without somehow getting lost in
an anecdote about one of her children or grandchildren, or tripping on the
details of friends' lives; they are all inextricably linked. Mrs. Renk's friends
and children describe a selflessness and a warmth that drew people into her
orbit. "That's what she was about," said her youngest son, Brian, of the West
End. "She went out of her way to make things nice for people." Before Mrs. Renk,
67, died of cancer on Friday, she made up a book for her husband filled with the
names of every friend, relative, every birthday and anniversary. She organized
her entire funeral and wake. "A boss to the end," her family joked. Her children
described a childhood of hikes to the park, picnics, Christmases with everyone
gathered around the tree, singing. Everyone teased and ragged on each other. "I
guess we were poor, growing up, but everybody was in the same boat we were in,"
said Kevin Renk, of Plainville, Kan. "We were never hungry. We always had food
on the table." Even after a long day at work, Mrs. Renk would come home and go
sledding with her teenage sons and their friends, Brian Renk said, "which was
kind of cool of her." Her life revolved around her family. Mrs. Renk kept the
programs from every single play or musical her grandchildren performed in; her
family found them all when searching for photos. "You just knew you were loved,"
said daughter Coleen Gestiehr, of Mount Oliver. Longtime friend Louise McConaha
said Mrs. Renk was always a role model for her. "I think she exemplified all
that is good and right about motherhood,' said McConaha. "She gave all she could
to raise the finest children." In addition to Kevin, Brian and Coleen, Mrs. Renk
is survived by her husband, Robert; another daughter, Kimberly Teierle, of West
Mifflin; two other sons, Robert and David, both of Pittsburgh; two sisters,
Dolores Kurkowski, of Baldwin, and Marlene Duttine of Carrick, a brother, David
Milligan, of Maple Grove, Minn.; 21 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow in Jefferson Memorial Funeral
Home, Pleasant Hills.
16 Feb 2005 Deseret News (Salt Lake City,
Utah) John R. Allen
John passed away on February 12, 2005 surrounded by his
family at the age of 86. John was born on August 21, 1918 in Woodston, Kansas to
William Emerson Allen and Mary Linett Bridges Allen. John Married Mary Leona
Richens on September 8, 1940. John enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and
spending time with his family. John also enjoyed his work for Crus Distributing
for many years. John is survived by his daughters; Carolyn (Gary) Cavey, Linda
(Bill) Hunt, eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and two
great-great-granddaughters. John was preceded in death by his wife Mary,
parents, five brothers and sisters, one grandchild, and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, February 18, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at
Mountain View Memorial Mortuary and Cemetery, 3115 East 7800 South in Salt Lake
City. Friends and family are invited to call on Friday one hour prior to
services at the mortuary. Interment will be at Mountain View Memorial Cemetery.
15 Feb 2005 The Hays Daily News Michael E. Breckenridge
Michael
Eugene Breckenridge, 53, Hays, formerly of Stockton, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005,
at Hays Medical Center. He was born Oct. 3, 1951, in Stockton to Loren Eugene
and Neola M. (Griffin) Breckenridge. He graduated from Stockton High School in
1970 and Fort Hays State University with a degree in chemistry and mathematics.
Survivors include his father, Stockton; two sisters, Susan Lanphear,
Bakersfield, Calif., and Ericka Werling, Solomon.
He was preceded in death by
his mother.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Smith-Moore-Overlease
Funeral Home, Stockton; burial in the Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be
until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the
Michael E. Breckenridge Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home, 723 N. First,
Stockton, KS 67669.
14 Feb 2005 The Salina Journal Salina KS Ida
Vera Snavely
MANHATTAN — Ida Vera Snavely, 85, Manhattan, formerly of
Woodston, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005. Mrs. Snavely was born Ida Vera
Christensen on Oct. 6, 1919, in Brookdale, Saskatchewan, Canada. She worked for
the Production Credit Association in Stockton and was a partner in the Ray J.
Snavely Excavating family business.
Survivors include her husband, Bud of the
home.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Woodston Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Wamego City Hospital, in care of
Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton KS 67669.
13 Feb 2005 The Hays Daily News Hays KS Levi G. Thibault
Levi G.
Thibault, 88, Osborne, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, at Osborne County Memorial
Hospital. He was born Aug. 28, 1916, in Damar. He was a farmer-rancher.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Thibault, of the home; three sons, Larry
Thibault, Lansing, David Thibault, Osborne, and Tim Thibault, Basehor; two
daughters, Betty Beatty, Valencia, Calif., and Barbara Robinson, Irvine, Calif.;
two sisters, Marjorie Chapman, Vista, Calif., and Anna Marie Azevedo, Norco,
Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be at
10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Osborne; burial in the church
cemetery.
A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Clark-Gashaw Chapel,
Osborne. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Osborne County Memorial Hospital.
8 Feb 2005 The Benton County Daily Record (Ark.) Helen Marie Hignite
Helen
Marie Hignite, 71, of Gravette, Ark., died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, in Grove,
Okla. She was born March 3, 1933, in Modoc, Kan., to Carl Franklin Shafer and
Alice Evelyn Mallory Shafer. She enjoyed volunteering at the hospital,
gardening, fishing, and NASCAR and other sports. She donated to Helping Hands.
She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Plainville, Kan.
She was
preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Hattfield; and two brothers, Glen Shafer
and Jimmy Shafer.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Hignite; four sons and
daughters-in-law, Paul Eugene Hignite and Molly Hignite of Pineville, Mo.,
Frankie Allen Hignite and Elsie Sid Hignite of Rogers, Ark., Steven Lee Hignite
and Rhonda Hignite of Jacket, Mo., and Roger Dean Hignite and Amanda Lee Hignite
of Bella Vista, Ark.; a daughter, Marilyn Marie Cochran of Noel, Mo.; two
brothers and sisters-in-law, Marvin Shafer and Norma Shafer of Garden City,
Kan., and Billy Shafer and Elaine Shafer of Springdale, Ark.; a sister, Louise
Hughes of Holcomb, Kan.; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, at Callison-Lough
Funeral Service in Gravette.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
Feb. 9, at the Callison-Lough Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Gary Rhodes.
Burial will be at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Gravette.
7 Feb 2005
The Hays Daily News Ruby May Debes
Ruby May Debes, 99, Hays, died Saturday,
Feb. 5, 2005, at her home. She was born June 15, 1905, in Hays to John Alexander
and Helena (Haddock) McIntosh. She married A. F. “Shorty” Debes in 1926, in
Great Bend. He died Dec. 13, 1969. She was a homemaker, a clerk at J.C. Penney's
and Sher's Clothing Store, and was a former teacher at the Cedarvale School. She
was a 50-year member of the Rebekah Lodge of which she was a Past Noble Grand.
Survivors include three daughters, Virginia Alanis, Hays, Betty Jo Engel and
husband, Ernest, Hays, and Carol Ann Karlin and husband, Hubert, Stockton; five
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She
was preceded in death by four brothers, Jim, Lawrence, Frank and Fred McIntosh,
and three sisters, Pearl Simonson, Agnes Payne and Clara Cook Linaman.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th
and Pine; burial in the Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays.
Visitation will be from
9:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the
Hospice of Hays Medical Center.
3 Feb 2005 Wichita Eagle Arthur Frost "Art"
Johnson
Johnson, Arthur Frost "Art," 90, of Ventura, CA, passed away Jan. 29,
2005 in Ventura. Mr. Johnson was born Feb. 23, 1914 in Esbon, KS and grew up in
Burr Oak. He graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University at Salina and began
teaching in Lucas, KS as Band and Choral Director. He later taught in Ellis, KS
until 1947. He lived in Wichita from 1953 to 1964, before moving to California.
While in Wichita he was employed at Jenkins Music Co. and Kings Music Co. Art
was a third generation Kansas Pioneer. His grandparents, B. P. Frost and Mary
Jane Wanamaker, homesteaded in Jewell County in 1871 and his parents, Roy
Mentzer Johnson and Goldie Frost Johnson were long time residents of the area.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Freida N. Moorman in 1962; his wife, Mae
Beck-Stevens in 2003; his sister, Mary Jane Burnett; as well as his
brothers-in-law, W. A. "Al" Hargrave and Robert Murray. He is survived by his
daughter, Linda (Chris) Kelly of Pleasanton, CA; grandsons, Jerry I. Bjork of
Aurora, CO, James A. (Donna) Bjork of Duluth, MN; great-grandchildren, June,
James and Jessa Bjork of Duluth, MN; brother, Roy Stanley (Virginia Lee) Johnson
of Central City, NE; sister, Ruth Murray of Junction City, KS; sister-in-law,
Mrs. W. A. "Tiny" Hargrave of Plainville, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews.
At Mr. Johnson's personal request, no memorial services will be held. Burial
will be private. Conejo Mountain Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Camarillo, CA.
30 Jan 2005 The Hays Daily News Jack L. Bennett
Jack L. Bennett,
75, Stockton, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, at Hays Medical Center. He was born
Jan. 27, 1930, in Cedar to Cecil and Goldie (Hawley) Bennett. He graduated from
Gaylord High School and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He married
Ivalee Gray on Dec. 31, 1954, in Kensington. He worked for the Rooks County
Highway Department, retiring in 1996.
Survivors include his wife, of the
home; a son, Scott Bennett, Stockton; three daughters, Denise McNulty, Stockton,
Deena Lamp, Phillipsburg, and Darcy Wilson, Surrey, British Columbia; a sister,
Shirley Lee, Modesto, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home,
Stockton; burial in the Stockton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.
today and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home,
Stockton.
Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church Scholarship
Fund or to the Stockton Public Library in care of the funeral home.
30 Jan 2005 The Hays Daily News Robert Kerell Hunter
Robert Kerell
Hunter, 71, Plainville, former Hill City resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 26,
2005, in Lansing. He was born Jan. 12, 1934, in Hill City to Robert and Minnie
(Sanders) Hunter. He was a lumberyard employee and laborer.
Survivors include
his wife, Betty Reeves Hunter, Plainville; a stepson, Gerald Reeves, Plainville;
two daughters, Ronda Beacon, Hoxie, and Tonia Warner, Plainville; a brother
Byron Hunter, Ness City; four sisters, Roberta Hendrick, Connersville, Ind.,
Rowena Carpenter, Selden, Irene Berry, Hill City, and Kaylene Zahn, Hutchinson;
and six grandchildren.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at
Spencer-Stinemetz Funeral Chapel, Hill City; burial in the Hill City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday
at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the First Assembly of God
Church.
30 Jan 2005 The Hays Daily News Lorene Adele Reed
Lorene Adele McClellan Hayworth Reed, 82, Plainville, died Thursday, Jan. 27,
2005, at Haysville Health Center. She was born Aug. 27, 1922, near Plainville to
Dugald and Nellie (Woods) Carmichael. She graduated from Plainville High School
in 1940. She married Wayne McClellan on Jan. 24, 1942. He preceded her in death.
She married Berton Hayworth; they later divorced, and she then married Alfred
Reed, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Gary McClellan,
Wichita; a daughter, Linda Sears, Garland, Texas; four grandchildren; and four
great-grandsons.
She was preceded in death by a son, Larry Eugene McClellan.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Plainville United Methodic Church.
Arrangements are being made by the Cochran Mortuary, Wichita.
Memorials are
suggested to the church, P.O. box 427, Plainville, KS 67663.
27
Jan 2005 Ellsworth County Independent Reporter Dennis L. Wise
Dennis L. Wise,
51, Ellsworth, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, at the Rooks County Health Center,
Plainville. Mr. Wise was born Aug. 24, 1953, at Hays to Donald and Maxine Gibson
Wise. He moved from Plainville to Ellsworth in 1989, where he was a lieutenant
in intelligence and investigation at the Ellsworth Correctional Facility and a
member of the Ellsworth Volunteer Fire Department and the Evangelical Free
Church. He married Tonya Brummer Nov. 5, 1977, at Plainville. She survives. Also
surviving are two daughters, Jessica and Tiffany Wise, both of Ellsworth; a
granddaughter, Grace Betts of Ellsworth; and two brothers, Ronald and Robert,
both of Plainville. He was preceded in death by his father in 1963 and his
mother in 2003. The funeral was Tuesday at the Evangelical Free Church, Pastor
Tom Richards officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to the church building fund. Parsons Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements.
26 Jan 2005 The Salina Journal
Richard E. Carmicheal
JETMORE — Richard E. Carmicheal, 79, Jetmore, formerly
of Plainville, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005. Mr. Carmicheal was born Jan. 3, 1926,
in Plainville. He operated Carmicheal Magneto and Engine Service in Plainville.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Joan, of the home; two sons, John of
Westminster, Colo., and Tom of Eugene, Ore.; two brothers, Robert of Plainville
and Ron of Rifle, Colo.; two sisters, Joy Glick of Hays and Regna Powell of Sun
City West, Ariz.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The
funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at United Methodist Church, Plainville,
followed by a Masonic service at the church. Burial will be in Plainville
Cemetery, with military honors by Reeder-Dinkel-Westhusin Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 8871 of Plainville.
Memorials may be made to Paradise Lodge 290, in
care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Friday at the
funeral home, and 1 p.m. until the service Friday at the church.
Scan
copy of a differently worded obit for Richard E. Carmichael. Submitted by Gaylyn
Andrews.
26 Jan 2005 Dodge City.com Richard E. Carmichael
JETMORE -
Richard E. Carmicheal, 79, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, at his home in Jetmore.
He was born Jan. 3, 1926, to Ralph and Maude (Winters) Carmicheal in Plainville.
He married Eva Joan Raynor on Nov. 24, 1946, in Stockton. She survives. He grew
up in Plainville where he graduated from high school in 1944. He served in World
War II in the Army Air Force, where he was trained as a tail gunner on a B-29.
After his military service, he returned to Rooks County, living in Stockton and
working in Plainville for his dad in the trucking business. He also worked in
Casper, Wyo. where he worked as a diesel mechanic. Following his return to
Kansas, he and his dad started the Carmicheal Magneto and Engine Service in
Plainville. He had also worked a number of years at Dodge City Community College
as a tool handler for the mechanic classes. He was a 50 year member of the
Paradise Lodge #290 and Order of the Eastern Star, the York Rite, the Scottish
Rite, and Isis Shrine Temple, Salina, a life member of the Monroe-Taylor-Barnes
VFW Post #8873, Stockton, the United Methodist Church and Boot Hill Model
Railroad Club, Dodge City. He served as a scoutmaster in Stockton for many
years. He enjoyed many hobbies, and was an avid gun collector.
Other
survivors include two sons, John Carmicheal, Westminster, Colo., and Tom
Carmicheal, Eugene, Ore.; two brothers, Robert Carmicheal, Plainville, and Ron
Carmicheal, Rifle, Colo.; two sisters, Joy Glick, Hays, and Regna Powell, Sun
City West, Ariz.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was
preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Norman.
The funeral
service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church, Plainville,
with the Rev. Barbara Patterson presiding, followed by a Masonic service also at
the church. Burial will be in Plainville Cemetery with military honors provided
by the Reeder-Dinkel-Westhusin VFW Post #8871, Plainville.
Visitation will be
from 5-8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until noon Friday at Moore-Overlease
Funeral Chapel, and from 1 p.m. until service time Friday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Paradise Lodge #290 in care of
Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville, KS 67663.
25 Jan 2005 The Salina Journal Leon W. Hamilton
STOCKTON — Leon W.
Hamilton, 92, Stockton, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005. Mr. Hamilton was born Nov.
15, 1912, in Leroy. He was the owner of Rooks County Record.
He was preceded
in death by his wife, Opal, in 1996.
Survivors include three sons, Robert
Leon of Stockton, C.W. II of Levant and Barry of Olathe; two daughters, Judy
Helm of Goodland and Jyl Unrein of Chanute; nine grandchildren, 10
great-grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Stockton Cemetery.
In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to House Calls of HMC Home Health and
Hospice, in care of Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton.
There will be no visitation.
23 Jan 2005 Hays Daily News Maisie
Reeder
Maisie Reeder, Westminster, Colo., formerly of Stockton, died Friday,
Jan. 21, 2005, at Sunrise Assisted Living Center.
Services are pending with
Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton.
24 Jan. 2005 the Hays Daily
News Maisie Henderson Reeder
Maisie Henderson Reeder, 103, Westminster,
Colo., formerly of Stockton, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2005, at her home. She was
born Nov. 22, 1901, near Moulton, Iowa, to Harvey D. and Sarah Ann (Lowry)
Henderson. She attended Fort Hays Teacher's College Normal Training. She married
Melvin Reeder on Oct. 30, 1925, in Hill City. She was a homemaker and lived in
Stockton until moving to Colorado in 1997.
Survivors include a son, Jack W.
Reeder, Galt, Calif.; a daughter, Alys R. Veal, Northglenn, Colo.; five
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
husband and a nephew, Rex A. Stevens, whom she raised.
Services will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday at the Main Street Christian Church, Stockton; burial in the
Stockton Cemetery. Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Stockton, is in charge
of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to Colorado Chapter Alzheimer's
Association, 455 Sherman St., 500, Denver, CO 80203, or to Main Street Christian
Church, Stockton.
19 Jan 2005 The Hays Daily News Anna Gilson
Anna
Gilson, 93, Wichita, former Plainville resident, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, at
Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Francis, Wichita. She was born Feb. 25,
1911, on a farm north of Zurich to James and Emma Novotny. She married Clarence
Gilson on July 27, 1937, in Colby. They were owners of Gilson's Drug Store,
Gilson's Sporting Goods and Ann's Gift Shop. She moved to Wichita from
Plainville in 1985.
Survivors include two daughters, Rosemary Ann Fechner,
Junction City, and Rita K. Young, Wichita; a brother, Raymond Mech, Salina;
three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death
by her husband.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Christian
Church, Plainville; burial in the Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be
from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon
Saturday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and from 1 to 2 p.m.
Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the church or Catholic
Care Center, 6700 E. 45th N., Wichita, KS 67226.
18 Jan 2005 The
Hays Daily News Leta Bouchey
Leta Bouchey, 82, Stockton, died Monday, Jan.
17, 2005, at her home. She was born Dec. 22, 1922, in Rooks County to Joe and
Emma (Miller) Veverka. She graduated from Stockton High School. She married G.
Russell Bouchey on June 22, 1944, in Lawton, Okla. He died Aug. 3, 1986. She was
the Stockton city clerk from 1953 to her retirement in 1994.
Survivors
include her daughter, Marsha Haines, Stockton; her sister, LaDonna Schneider,
Stockton; and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at
the United Methodist Church, Stockton; burial in the Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday,
at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, and from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the church and may be sent
in care of the funeral home.
18 Jan 2005 The Hays Daily News
Elverta Dick
Elverta Dick, 98, Lawrence, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at
Brandon Woods Retirement Community, Lawrence. She was born Oct. 26, 1906, in
Potter to C.K. and Lilly (Davis) Hawley. She attended McPherson College and
Emporia State Teachers College. She married Paul R. Dick on Aug. 21, 1929; he
died in March 1997. She was a retired school teacher, teaching music in school
districts in western Kansas.
Survivors include a son, James P. Dick, Kansas
City, Mo.; a daughter, Paula M. Parker, Olathe; four grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Warren-McElwain
Mortuary, Lawrence; graveside services at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Plainville
Cemetery.
The family will greet friends following the service.
Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Plainville, is in charge of local arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to Lowman United Methodist Church, Topeka, or Baker
University scholarship fund. Contributions can be sent in care of the mortuary,
120 W. 13th, Lawrence, KS, 66044.
aft 15 Jan 2005 Becker
Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home Robert Bruce Byers, Jr.
Robert Bruce Byers, Jr. 80,
Atchison, KS passed away Saturday, January 15, 2005 at his home.
Graveside
services will be 1:30 PM Friday, January 28, 2005 at Leavenworth National
Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Visitation will be from 11:30-12:30 PM Friday,
January 28, 2005 at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. The body has been cremated
under direction of the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Atchison Humane Society and left in care of the funeral home.
Mr. Byers was
born March 29, 1924 in Denova, Colorado the son of Robert Bruce and Verda Esther
(Bair) Byers. He attended grade school in Plainville, KS and Natoma, KS. He
attended high school in Downs, KS. In 1941 he attended Sheet Metal School and
the National Youth Association in Wichita, KS. He was drafted in 1943, serving
in the United States Army from 1943-1946 and served in the United States Air
Force from 1946-1964, serving in both WWII and the Korean Conflict. Robert
retired with the rank of Staff Sergeant. After the service Robert worked at
Defense Industrial Storage Facilities, south of Atchison for 19 years. He was a
member of American Legion Post #6, VFW Post #1175 and the Air Force Sergeant
Association Chapter #804.
Survivors include at niece Pam Ellis and her
husband David of Springfield, MO; nephew Ray Bomberger, Jr and his wife Karla of
Osage City, KS; Great niece Christina Anderson; Great nephew Christopher
Hargrove and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces great nephew, and great
great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his
brothers Marvin L. Byers, Charles T. Byers, Ralph K. Byers and George Byers
Bair. Sisters Birdie Mae Paget and Ramona B. Viles.
14 Jan 2005
The Hays Daily News Velda Lucille Morin
Velda Lucille Morin, 90, Plainville,
died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, at the Rooks County Nursing Home. She was born
Sept. 27, 1914, in Natoma to George T. and Anna (Webb) Smith. She married Thyril
McClay on Sept. 28, 1929. He died Aug. 30, 1964. She married Alvin L. Morin Feb.
5, 1966, in Plainville. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband,
of the home; a son, Max McClay, Springfield, Mo.; two daughters, Nanette Morel,
Plainville, and Maurine Francke, Flint, Mich.; 11 grandchildren; 22
great-grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death
by a daughter, Naomi Hartnett.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville; burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery,
Plainville.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel,
Plainville. A Ladies Guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. Sunday with a parish vigil
at 7 p.m. at the funeral chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Rooks County
Nursing Home and can be sent in care of the chapel.
11 Jan
2005 The Hays Daily News Jack Duane Baxter
Jack Duane Baxter, 78, Stockton,
died Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, at the Rooks County Health Center, Plainville.
He
was born Dec. 11, 1926, in Speed to Calvin Edwin “Edd” and Fern Nettie
(Gartrell) Baxter. He married Ileta McCune on Oct. 7, 1945, in Phillipsburg. He
worked for Lane Wells & Schult Mobile Home Factory.
Survivors include his
wife, Phillipsburg three sons, Larry Baxter, Onaga, Garry Baxter, Cedar, and
Baxter, Smith Center a daughter, Karol Rice, Honolulu, Hawaii nine grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday 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. Wednesday with
the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at
Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, and 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Jack Baxter Memorial Fund in care of the funeral
home.
11 Jan 2005 The Manhattan Mercury Vi Boomer
Vi Boomer,
86, of Portis, died Sunday, Jan. 9, in Leawood .She was born Sept. 10, 1918, in
Natoma, one of nine children to Gus and Minnie Pfortmiller. She married Warren
H. Boomer on Aug. 3, 1941. He preceded her in death on April 16, 1988. They
lived their entire lives in the Portis community, with the exception of the
years Warren served in the U.S. Army. They had six children who survive: Gary
and wife Mary of Manhattan; Gene and wife Marsha of Visalia, Calif., Rick and
wife Patty of Manhattan, Kathy and husband Reg Lyerla of Prairie Village, Russ
and wife Cathy of Leawood, Kent and wife Robin of Aledo, Texas; 18
grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. She is also survived by Lawrence
Pfortmiller of Plainville, Marcella Frank of Salina, and Paul Pfortmiller of
Wichita.
The family provided the following obituary information:
Mrs.
Boomer was an inspiration to family and friends throughout her life, but
especially in the past decade as she fought the battle with ovarian cancer while
living on the farm and remaining active in the community and at Faith Lutheran
Church. She was a selfless volunteer for a number of organizations. Her family,
friends and faith were of utmost importance. She was proud of her children and
grandchildren. She attended their school events and was actively involved with
frequent trips to Manhattan, Kansas City and Texas. She especially enjoyed a
trip to Prince Edward Island to meet and trace the heritage of the Boomer
family. She had a positive influence on the lives of countless others.
A
family visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Clark-Gashaw Mortuary in
Osborne. A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Faith
Lutheran Church in Osborne. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to Hospice Services, Inc., or The American Cancer Society, and sent in care
of Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, 238 N. 1st St., Osborne 67473.
8 Jan
2005 Concordia Blade-Empire Sister Dismas Cartwright
Sister Dismas
Cartwright, 75, died Jan. 6, 2005, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia.
She
was born Sept. 22, 1929, in Gladstone, Mich., to Merrick and Catherine Abba
Cartwright, and baptized Florene Dolores She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph,
Concordia, on June 4, 1949. On March 19, 1950, she received the habit of the
Sisters of St. Joseph and was given the name Sister Dismas She pronounced first
vows on March 19, 1951, and final vows on March 19, 1954.
Sister Dismas
received her BA in psychology from Marymount College, Salina, and she taught in
schools staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph in Seguin, Herndon, St. Peter,
Schoenchen, Plainville, Gorham, Damar and Aurora, Kan. In 1973, she semi-retired
to St. Mary’s Convent in Grand Island, Neb., where she did visitation and care
of the elderly and homebound. Because of health problems, in 2001, she retired
to the Motherhouse in Concordia.
Sister Dismas was preceded in death by her
parents and 11 siblings. She is survived by her twin brother, Lawrence, in
Herndon, Fla., and three sisters, Betty Cartwright Melinda of Arlington Heights,
Ill., Cecilia Cartwright Minor and Beverly Cartwright Santeler, both of Harvard,
Ill.
A Bible Vigil Service will be at 7 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 9, in the Nazareth
Motherhouse Chapel with Sister Jackie Kircher as the eulogist. The Mass of
Christian Burial will be Monday, Jan. 10, at 2 p.m. in the Motherhouse Chapel
with the Rev. Curtis VanDel, SJ presiding. Burial will be in the Nazareth
Motherhouse Cemetery.
Chaput-Buoy Mortuary, 325 W. 6th St., Concordia, is in
charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to the Sisters of St. Joseph
Health Care/Retirement Fund or the Apostolic Works of the Sisters, P.O. Box 279,
Concordia, KS 66901.
7 Jan 2005 The Hays Daily News Anna Jo Hill
Anna Jo Hill, 94, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at the Good Samaritan Center,
Minneapolis.
She was born Sept. 22, 1910, in Burrton to Ernest Archie and
Emily Ann (Stone) Durflinger. She attended Emporia State University and taught
in country schools for several years. She married Kenneth S. Hill on Aug. 3,
1930, in Hutchinson. He died in 1970.
Survivors include two daughters, Carol
Bird, Stockton, and Connie Kriss, Colorado Springs, Colo. eight grandchildren
and 14 great-grandchildren.
Following graveside private family services at
Burrton Cemetery memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the United
Methodist Church, Burrton.
Memorials are suggested to the Minneapolis Good
Samaritan Center or the Ottowa County Hospice in care of Smith-Moore-Overlease
Funeral Home, Stockton.
7 Jan. 2005 The Hays Daily News Catherine
M. Comeau
Catherine M. Comeau Plainville, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at her
home.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
Plainville. A ladies guild rosary will be Sunday followed by a vigil service and
Daughters of Isabella rosary at the church.
A complete obituary is pending
with Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
10 Jan 2005 The Hays
Daily News Catherine Mary Comeau
Catherine Mary Comeau, 82, Plainville, died
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at her home.
She was born April 7, 1922, in Olpe to
Emanuel and Anna (Burnheide) Klumpe She attended St. Joseph Catholic School,
graduating in 1940. She married Ralphael Alphonse Comeau on Oct. 14, 1942, in
Loraine, Ohio. She was an active member of the Sacred Heart Parish, Plainville,
a charter member of the daughters of Isabella, Our Lady of Olives Circle No.
873, Sacred Heart Ladies Guild and the Plainville Rural Hospital Auxiliary.
Survivors include five sons, Ronald R. Comeau, Aurora, Ontario, Perry J. Comeau
and wife Cynthia, Oelwein, Iowa, Roger L. Comeau and wife Plainville, David L.
Comeau Denver, Charles G. Comeau and wife Shirley, Plainville and a daughter,
Catherine A. Comeau Schaukowitch, Olathe 11 grandchildren, Eric Comeau, Chad
Comeau, Ryan Comeau, Matthew Comeau, Brad Comeau, April Comeau Brack, Comeau,
Mark Schaukowitch, Comeau, Alex Comeau, Colin Comeau a brother, Klumpe, Madison
two sisters, Arlene Williams, Leawood, and Bertha Kutz, Hayes Center, Neb. eight
great-grandchildren, Grace, Sophie, Stewart, Will, Gretchen Katherine, Ava Aroon
and Catherine
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on March
12, 1983, twin sons and Leroy a grandson, Andrew Comeau, her brother, Herman
Klumpe, and a sister, Leona Rossillion.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville, with Father Ronald Comeau, Father
Joseph Popelka, Bishop Pazak, John Lager and Father John Maxwell officiating
burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plainville.
Visitation will be from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville. A Ladies
Guild Rosary will be at 5 p.m. today with a parish vigil service at 7 p.m.
followed by a Daughters of Isabella rosary, all at the church.
Memorials are
suggested to the church sent in care of the funeral chapel.
1 Jan
2005 The Hays Daily News Shannon L. Rush
Shannon L. Rush, 32, Marion, died
Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004, at his home.
He was born Nov. 13, 1972, in
Plainville to Terry and Olive Rush. He married Darla McFadden on April 22, 2000,
in Hays. He was most recently a stocker at Wal-Mart in McPherson.
Survivors
include his wife, a son, Matthew Rush, Hays three daughters, Christina Rush,
Hays, and Alexis Rush and Olivia Rush, Marion two brothers, Christopher Rush,
Kansas City, Kan., and Terry Powers, Savannah, Ga. a sister, Rush, Overland Park
and grandparents, Leslie and Elizabeth Rush WaKeeney, and Olive Griffith,
Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Zeiner
Funeral Home, Marion, and a second service will be at noon Tuesday at Bethlehem
Lutheran Church, WaKeeney burial in the WaKeeney City Cemetery.
Visitation
will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today with the family present to greet friends at the
funeral home in Marion and from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the church in
WaKeeney.
Memorials are suggested to the Rush Children Trust Fund in care of
the funeral home in Marion.
1 Jan 2005 Concordia Blade-Empire,
Concordia, KS Edward " Ed" Yoxall
Edward “Ed” Yoxall 79, Concordia, died Dec.
21, 2004, at Salina Regional Health Center.
He was born June 26, 1925, at
Hays to Everett and Ollie Ellen Wasson Yoxall. He attended and graduated from
schools in Woodston, Kan. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He
married Elaine Ives Dec. 28, 1946, in Phillipsburg, Kan. He was the owner and
operator of the Edward Yoxall Life & Health Insurance Sales Co. until he retired
in 1990. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Concordia, Kan., a
member of VFW Post #588 and American Legion Post #76 in Concordia.
Survivors
include his wife, Yoxall of Concordia two sons, Yoxall of Concordia and Dennis
Yoxall and wife of Canyon County, Calif. two brothers, Joe Yoxall and wife
Marvel of Phillipsburg and Donald Yoxall and wife of Glendale, Ariz. one sister,
Marjorie Conn of Stockton five grandchildren, Nicole Green and husband Michael
of Derby, Kristin Yoxall and Leslie Yoxall, both of Wichita, Rachelle Yoxall and
Chris Ngo of Hays and Nick Yoxall of Concordia four great-grandchildren, Jessica
Paul and Jordon Paul both of Wichita, Ashton Ngo of Hays and Allie Green of
Derby.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be
at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 30, at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel in Concordia with
the Rev. Russell J. Gotschall officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill
Cemetery with military honors conducted by VFW Post #588 and American Legion
Post #76.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, American
Cancer Society or donor’s choice.
Friends may sign the register book from 8
a.m-5 p.m., Tuesday, and Wednesday at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 West 6th
Street, Concordia, KS 66901. The body was cremated.
Most contributed by Jan Simpson Reading of Denver, Colorado, formally of Codell, Kansas. Most of the obituaries were published in the Hays Daily News and the Salina Journal.
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