2009-2010 Obituaries

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.

19 Feb 2010 The Hays Daily News Mildred Finnesy
Mildred Finnesy, 87, Plainville, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at her grandchildren's, Leon and Margaret Plante's, home in Plainville. She was born June 16, 1922, northeast of Plainville to Leonard and Edna (McCune) Carmichael. She was a graduate of Plainville High School. She married Orville Dee Finnesy on Nov. 18, 1942, in Plainville. He preceded her in death Dec. 25, 1983. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Orville Dee Finnesy and wife, Vinita, Goodland; a sister, Cleota Oliva, Stockton; six grandchildren, Casey Rudd and wife, Leighton, Bucklin, Margaret Plante and husband, Leon, and Mark Hammerschmidt and fiance, Deanna Schultz, all of Plainville, Mona Allbee and husband, James, Edmond, Okla., Robbi Smith and husband, Kenneth, Goodwell, Okla., and Jennifer Stull and husband, Dustin, Concordia; 12 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Hammerschmidt, on Sept. 29, 1988.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville; burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plainville.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, both at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
A Ladies Guild rosary will be at 3 p.m.. Thursday at the chapel.

15 Feb 2010 The Hays Daily News Elsie Margaret Keith
Elsie "Margaret" Keith, 93, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at United Methodist Church, Plainville; burial in Plainville City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m., and from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, both at Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, 320 SW Second, Plainville, KS 67663, and from noon until time of service at the church.

5 Feb 2010 The Ponca City News (OK) Sarah Willie Sissel
Sarah Willie Sissel of Ponca City and long time resident of Enid, OK passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at the Sterling House in Ponca City. She was 88.
Services for Sarah will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Trout Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Lance, officiating and Pastor Charley Hudspeth, assisting. Burial will then follow at the Fairfax Cemetery in Fairfax, OK. The family will greet friends at Trout Funeral Home on Friday evening, February 5, 2010 from 6PM to 8PM. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory.
Sarah was born on March 9, 1921 to John James and Molena Caldrona (Waldroop) Rollins in Frey, Oklahoma. She graduated from Fairfax High School in 1940. Sarah married Paul T. Sissel on October 1, 1939 in Fairfax, OK.
She is survived by her children: Dallas Paul Sissel and his wife Carol of Shawnee, KS; James Franklin Sissel and his wife Doris of Victoria, KS; Howard Eugene Sissel and his wife Ruth Ann of Ponca City, OK; Raymond Dale Sissel of Lefors, TX; and Sharon Paulette Scruggs of Drummond, OK; one brother Freelin "Curley" Rollins of Winfield, KS; 9 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband Paul T. Sissel; her parents; one daughter, Cheryl Renae Sissel; two sisters: Lucy and Mary; and one brother Lonnie "Bud" Rollins.
Casketbearers will be her grandsons Brock Sissel, Brent Sissel, Steve Messick, Kent Merrill, Kevin Corr, and Jeff Neely. Honorary casketbearers will be her granddaughters Valerie Souders, Debra Messick, Leslie Sissel, Daphine Banks, Ginger Merrill, Wendy Corr, Pam Neely and Paula Chrisman. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 1904 N. Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601 or to the Central Assembly of God Children's Department, 1202 West Oxford Avenue, Enid, OK 73703.

27 Jan 2010 The Hays Daily News Janet M. Johnson
Janet M. Johnson, 72, Plainville, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at Hays Medical Center. She was born Sept. 1, 1937, in Omaha, Neb., to John and Helen (Pulliam) Bussell. She married Kenneth D. Johnson Sr. on June 23, 1956, in Omaha. He preceded her in death. She was a retired vice president of Bell Federal Credit Union, Omaha.
Survivors include a son, Dean, Plainville; a daughter, Christine Pierce, Phoenix; a sister, Delores Bedrosky, Omaha; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a grandson.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg; cremation was planned.
Friends can sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

27 Jan 2010 The Hays Daily News Andrew Terril Webster Granger
Andrew Terril Webster Granger, 30, Westminster, Colo., died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at his home. He was born June 2, 1979, in Hutchinson to Terril and Lorna (Webster) Granger. He earned his GED and an associate's degree in business from the University of Phoenix in the process. He was hired as an online advertising executive at the Denver Post and had been promoted again due to his expertise in online management.
Survivors include his wife, Santanette Braziel, of the home; a daughter, Sequoia Granger, of the home; a son, Michael-Eli Serjeant, of the home; two sisters, Raina Granger, Fort Collins, Colo., and Dana Cayen, Loveland, Colo.; and his father, Iola.
He was preceded in death by his mother Dec. 19, 2009.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kemp Family Funeral Chapel, 805 N. Cedar, Stockton, KS 67669; burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the chapel.
Memorials are suggested to Andrew Granger Memorial Fund in care of the chapel.
Contributions can be sent to the family at www.kemp-funeral.com.

11 Jan 2010 The Hays Daily News Cynthia M. Brumitt Cox
Cynthia M. "Cindy" Brumitt Cox, 46, Plainville, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City. She was born May 2, 1963, in Plainville to Duane L. and Joyce "Jo" (Bennett) Brumitt. She was a 1981 graduate of Plainville High School and received a bachelor's degree in social work from Fort Hays State University. She married Eric Cox on March 8, 2003, in Plainville. She was a nail tech for the Styling Studio, Plainville. She was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; a son, Derek Brumitt, Plainville; her daughter, Shanaya Brumitt, of the home; her mother, Plainville; a brother, Dan Cunningham, Plainville; and two sisters, Nancy Leikam, Plainville, and Brynda Hayes, Ellsworth.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Church of the Nazarene; burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville, KS 67663.
Memorials are suggested to Rooks County Cancer Council in care of the chapel.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mooreoverlease.com .

30 Dec 2009 The Hays Daily News Emery M. Comeau
Emery M. Comeau, 86, Stockton, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at the Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton. He was born Nov. 3, 1923, to Adlor and Mary (Malto) Comeau. He was a mechanic. He served in the Marines during World War II. He married Ruth Arrington in 1947. He later married Leona. She preceded him in death.
Survivors include a daughter, Cheryl Baxter, Stockton; four sisters, Mary Rose, Leona, Stella and Orena; eight grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona; and a daughter, Karen Oss.
Private family services will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the American Legion of Concordia and may be sent in care of the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton, KS 67669. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mooreoverlease.com.

21 Dec 2009 The Hays Daily News Bernice Herman
Bernice Herman, 74, Plainville, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at her home. She was born Feb. 10, 1935, in McCracken to Daniel and Anna (McGaughey) Casey. She graduated from Bazine High School. She married Herb Herman on June 20, 1953, in Mc Cracken. He preceded her in death Jan. 25, 2008. She worked for Unrein Drug Store, Plainville.
Survivors include three daughters, Debbie Slater, Wichita, Lori Hill, Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Judy Wiggins, Oklahoma City; a brother, Edmund Casey, Hutchinson; two sisters, Rita Fitzpatrick, Basye, Va., and Neva Fehrenbach, Assaria; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville; burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Friends can sign the book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
A Ladies Guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a vigil at 7 p.m., both at the funeral chapel.
Memorials are suggested to Conception Seminary College, Conception, Mo., Hays Medical Center Home Health and Hospice or Sacred Heart Catholic Church in care of the funeral chapel.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mooreoverlease.com .

16 Dec 2009 The Hays Daily News Irene Viola Kroeger
Irene Viola Kroeger, 83, died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, from complications of a stroke at Brandon Woods at Alvamar, Lawrence. She was born March 17, 1926, in Zurich to Frank and Johanna (Keller) Armbrister. She married Arthur Adair Kroeger in October 1946 in Ellis. He preceded her in death Aug. 11, 2002. She was a homemaker and teacher of business education at Ellis High School. Many current teachers in USD 388 learned to type from "Mrs. Kroeger." By gifting her body to the University of Kansas Medical Center, even in death, she remains a teacher to a future generation of doctors.
Survivors include two sons, Glen, Zurich, and Melvin, Lawrence; a daughter, Linda Kroeger, Hays; a sister, Dorothy Mills, Rolla, Mo.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m.. Sunday at Christ Lutheran Church, Ellis; inurnment will be at a later date in Mount Hope Cemetery, Ellis.
Memorials are suggested to Good Samaritan Center, 1101 Spruce, Ellis, KS 67637, or Christ Lutheran Church, 106 E. Eighth, Ellis, KS 67637.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or keithley@ruraltel.net.

17 Dec 2009 The Hays Daily News Dorothy Marie Hinkhouse
Dorothy Marie Hinkhouse, 96, Stockton, formerly of Palco, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton. She was born May 14, 1913, near Cawker City to Joseph and Emma (Moxter) Roberts. She was a 1930 graduate of Cawker City High School. She married Darrell Hinkhouse on July 24, 1953, in Palco. He preceded her in death Nov. 4, 1982. She taught at Waconda, Granite Creek and Beloit public school, spending 23 years as a teacher.
Survivors include 17 nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Palco United Methodist Church; burial in Pleasant View Cemetery, Palco.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, 320 S.W. Second, Plainville, KS 67663, and from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Palco City Park Revitalization in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mosher-kemp.com.

21 Dec 2009 The Hays Daily News Eleanor Marie Munsch Basgall
Eleanor Marie (Munsch) Basgall, 84, Russell, formerly of Plainville, died Friday, Dec.. 18, 2009, at Kay Pogue Hospice Center, Salina. She was born May 11, 1925, near Schoenchen to Alexander and Pauline (Graf) Munsch. She attended school in Schoenchen. She married Maurice J. Basgall on July 23, 1946, in Schoenchen. He preceded her in death Aug. 24, 1993. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Dave Basgall, Plainville, and Cliff Basgall, Russell; three daughters, Gladys Leiker, Russell, Judy Chorice, Blue Springs, Mo., and Sheila Gaschler, Ellis; four sisters, Darlene Bortz, Claflin, Thresa Basgall, Estella Brenning and Fritzie Weicken, all of La Crosse; 22 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Mary Louise; seven brothers; and five sisters.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Russell; burial will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Plainville.
Visitation will be until 5 p.m. today at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, Russell.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. today at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Russell.
Memorials are suggested to Kay Pogue Hospice Center of Salina or St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church building fund in care of the mortuary.

17 Dec 2009 The Gazette Franklin L. Sissel
Franklin L. Sissel, Frank was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma on March 26, 1943. His legacy will live on with one son, Allen, one daughter, LeNita and two step sons Jason and Matthew. He is very proud of his ten grandchildren, JorDawn, RaKelle, RodRick, JeDrick, Tianna, Terrin, Tasha, Levi, Zachary and Dena. Frank was blessed with his parents surviving him and has one brother, David, and two sisters, Kathryn and Beverly. He leaves behind his loving wife, Susan who was always Susie to him. Frank grew up on the Champlin lease where he enjoyed an extended family and being involved in rodeo. He graduated from Plainville High School in 1961 where he loved acting in the school plays. Frank discovered early on that he had the gift of making people feel comfortable and cared about so all his jobs involved service to others. He did get the opportunity to be a working cowboy in the cattle industry. He enjoyed swapping stories with friends, dancing, junque shopping, traveling and just hanging out with his wife and family. We will miss him terribly but know he is near and still watching over us. Visitation will be Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Avenue. Funeral Service is Friday, December 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM at The Springs Funeral Services. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery.

3 Dec 2009 The Hays Daily News Mary M. Cress Flinn Cranmer
Mary M. Cress Flinn Cranmer, Bartlesville, Okla., formerly of Fort Worth, Texas, Borger, Texas, and Phillips, Texas, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. She was born Oct. 2, 1923, in Ellis County. She attended Fort Hays State College, majoring in nursing classes. She married Milford R. Flinn on Feb. 26, 1943. She was a registered nurse for 25 years, retiring from Jane Phillips Episcopal Hospital in 1989. She was president of the League of Women Voters, the garden club, Mother's club and many other organizations through the years.
Survivors include three sons, Ronald and wife, Patricia, Donald and wife, Terry, and Robert and wife, Judy; three daughters Anita Cross and husband, Bill, Fort Worth, Neva Thomas and husband, Edwin, Bella Vista, Ark., and Sharon Blythe, Austin, Texas; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Milford R. Flinn and Clinton S. Cranmer; and a son-in-law, John Blythe.
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Memorial Park Cemetery
Friends can call from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Walker-Brown Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to CASA of Oklahoma County Inc., 5905 N. Classen Court, Suite 302, Oklahoma City, OK 73118, www.okcountycasa.org, or the American Heart Association through donate.americanheart.org, and find a personalized memorial for Cranmer.

19 Nov 2009 The Hays Daily News Victor Marcotte
Victor Marcotte, 90, Hays, formerly of Zurich, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at St. John's Nursing Home, Hays. He was born March 24, 1919, in Loveland, Colo., to John and Rosa (Balthazor) Marcotte. He married Josephine Bedore on Sept. 17, 1946, in Zurich. She preceded him in death April 21, 2000. He was an oilfield pumper. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II.
Survivors include a son, David Marcotte, Leoti; a daughter, Vicki Marcotte, Hays; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, James.
ervices will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville; burial in St. Ann Cemetery, Zurich, with military honors by Reeder-Dinkel-Westhusin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8871.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, both at the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville. A Ladies Guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. Friday. A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Friday, followed by a Knights of Columbus
rosary, all at the funeral chapel. Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart School in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mooreoverlease.com .

16 Nov 209 The Hays Daily News Thomas J. Hrabe
Thomas J. Hrabe, 94, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at Hays Medical Center. He was born Jan. 14, 1915, near Plainville to Joseph and Agnes (Harmacek) Hrabe. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include two daughters, Vesta Russell, Natoma, and Venita Cole, Stockton; three step-sons, Robert Brooks, Commerce City, Colo., James Brooks, Belleview, Neb., and Michael Brooks, Arlington, Va.; a sister, Irene Russ, Natoma; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and 20 step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Esther Russ in 1967 and Geraldine Metz Brooks in 1996; a son, Verlan Jo; a grandson; and a great-grandson.
Services were today at United Methodist Church, Plainville.
Memorials are suggested to Ronald McDonald House or the organization of the donor's choice in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville, KS 67663.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mooreoverlease.com .

1 Sep 2009 The Hays Daily News Elva Castka Conn
Elva Castka Conn, 91, Hays, formerly of Stockton and Osborne, died Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at Hays Good Samaritan Center. She was born Nov. 28, 1917, near Webster to C. Roscoe and Velma (Perkins) Dougherty. She married Henry Castka. He preceded her in death. She later married Dean Conn in Stockton. She worked for Swank Motors and the Osborne City office.
Survivors include her husband, Osborne; a brother, Harry Dougherty, Hays; a step-son, David Conn; and two grandchilden.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carolyn; a grandson; and a step-son, Daniel Conn.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton.

31 Aug 2009 The Hays Daily News Randy S. Towns
Randy S. Towns, 58, rural Woodston, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at his home. He was born March 14, 1951, in Hays to Harold and Mary L. (Lambert) Towns. He graduated from Stockton High School and Fort Hays State University with degrees in physical education, health, driver's education and general science. He married Bonnie Yoxall on May 28, 1971, in Stockton. He was a teacher.
Survivors include a son, Brandon Towns, Olathe; two daughters, Mindy Jones and Tara Vance, both of Norton; his father, and step-mother, Sandy, La Crosse; a sister, Judy Long, WaKeeney; and four grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton; private burial will be at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the Randy S. Towns Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.

3 Aug 2009 the Hays Daily News Matilda Emaline Kennedy
Matilda Emaline Kennedy, 78, Stockton, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville. She was born Sept. 13, 1930, in Stockton to Oran and Rena (Cadoret) Arbogast. She married William "Bill" Davis in 1946. He preceded her in death. She later married Calvin Dee Kennedy on Dec. 31, 1949. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Bob Kennedy and wife, Winnelle, Downs, and Gene Kennedy and wife, Annie, Lee's Summit, Mo.; two daughters, Diane Maddy and husband, Don, Stockton, and Terry Bobbitt and husband, Alvy Jr., Kansas City, Kan.; four brothers, Harley Dale Arbogast and wife, Lorabell, Deerfield, Jack Gail Arbogast and wife, Kathy, Downs, Donald Leigh Arbogast and wife, Neen, Oakhill, Ohio, and Glenn D. Arbogast, and wife, Shirley, York, Neb.; a sister, Rozella "Rose" Carda and husband, Joe, Alma, Neb.; six grandchildren, Kurt Kennedy and wife, Joy, John Conger and wife, Tina, Jake Conger and wife, Crissy, Chad Kennedy, Lisa (Bobbitt) Konzem and husband, Ryan, and Jodi (Bobbitt) Johnson and husband, Adam; and 16 great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, William "Bill" Kennedy, and a grandson.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton; burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, both at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Rooks County Health Center or Solomon Valley Manor in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mooreoverlease.com.

23 Jul 2009 The Hays Daily News Eloise G. Briggs Webster
Eloise G. Briggs Webster, 93, Stockton, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton. She was born Dec. 6, 1915, in Beloit to Harold and Tracey (Mock) Briggs. She was a 1933 graduateof Beloit High School. She married Howard F. Webster on May 19, 1935, in Beloit. He preceded her in death Feb. 6, 2006. They owned Webster's Grocery in Stockton for 54 years.
Survivors include five daughters, Karleen Hrabe, Plainville, Gwendene Carter, Kingwood, Texas, Jolene Arford, Boulder, Colo., Kristine Travlos, Wilmington, N.C., and Lorna Webster, Westminster, Colo.; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; three step-great- grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Howard Jr. "Howdy" Webster, on Dec. 6, 1973.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Main Street Christian Church, Stockton; burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, both at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, and from 1 p.m. until time of service Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Manor in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mooreoverlease.com .

13 Jul 2009 The Hays Daily News Elton E. Byfield
Elton E. Byfield, 73, rural Stockton, died Thursday, July 9, 2009, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton. He was born May 24, 1936, south of Stockton, to Freeman and Violet (Walker) Byfield. He married Bernita Byerly on July 22, 1959, in Stockton. He was a truck driver. He was in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Kendall Byfield, Stockton and Martin Byfield, Schoenchen; two brothers, Harold Byfield, Denver and Gary Byfield, Needsville, Texas; three sisters, Devota Nunn, Topeka, Deberta Hutchison, Stockton, and Delila Custer, Ellsworth; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Private military gravside services will be in August in Stockton Cemetery. Cremation is planned.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials are suggested to Diabetes Association in care of Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton, KS 67669.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mooreoverlease.com

8 Jul 2009 The Hays Daily News Edwin E. Gardner
Edwin E. Gardner, 88, Plainville, died Monday, July 6, 2009, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville. He was born June 11, 1921, in Plainville to Clyde F. and Allie L. (Posegate) Gardner. He graduated from Plainville High School and attended Fort Hays State University. He married Helen Dittrick on Oct. 6, 1946, in Great Bend. He was a rural mail carrier for more than 30 years before retiring. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Charles C. Gardner, Penrose, Colo.; two daughters, Gayle Hayter, Wichita, and Judith Thompson, Stockton; a sister, Louise Phillips, Monterey, Calif.; six grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a grandson.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Plainville United Methodist Church; burial in Plainville Cemetery with military honors provided by the Fort Riley Honor Guard.
Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and from 9 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the church in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mooreoverlease.com.

12 Jun 2009 The Hays Daily News Delores A. Bice
Delores A. Bice, 73, Stockton, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at Rooks County Medical Center, Plainville. She was born Jan. 18, 1936, in Leavenworth to Virgil V. and Beulah M. (Morgan) Bird. She graduated from Stockton High School. She married Richard D. Bice on Dec. 12, 1954, in Stockton. He preceded her in death April 24, 1990. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Rick Bice, Stockton, and John Bice, Houston; a daughter, Wanita Marie Bice-Washington, Galveston, Texas; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.Monday at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Stockton; private graveside services will be in Center Cemetery, near Codell. Cremation has taken place.
Friends can sign the register book from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with family present from 1 to 4 p.m. at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton.
Memorials are suggested to Rooks County Medical Center in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mooreoverlease.com .

11 June 2009 The Hays Daily News Wilhelmina H. "Minnie" Schoenthaler
Wilhelmina H. "Minnie" Schoenthaler, 90, WaKeeney, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. She was born Oct. 28, 1918, in rural Rooks County near Zurich to William and Albertina (Jantz) Trarbach. She attended rural Zurich schools. She married Adam Schoenthaler on Oct. 28, 1943, in Ellis. He preceded her in death Jan. 25, 2001. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Schoenthaler, Ogallah, and Randy Schoenthaler, Hays; a daughter, Barbara Daniels, Douglas, Wyo.; a brother, Walter Trarbach, Wichita; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, WaKeeney; burial in WaKeeney City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.
Memorials are suggested to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, or Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in care of the funeral home.

27 May 2009 The Hays Daily News Gerri Miner
Gerri Miner, 91, Stockton, died Friday, May 22, 2009, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton. She was born Aug. 5, 1917, north of Webster to Charles B. and Eula M. (Ross) Arrington. She married Calvin W. Miner on Nov. 12, 1974, in Stockton. He preceded her in death Feb. 17, 1975. She was an aide and activity director for Parkview Care Center, Osborne, and Redbud Village, Plainville.
Survivors include several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Glenda Jean Brunkhurst in 1967; and a son, Charles Michael "Mike" Ellsworth, on Jan. 12, 2009.
Services were today in Mount Vernon Cemetery, northwest of Stockton.
Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Manor in care of the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton, KS 67669.
Condolences can be sent to the family at over@ruraltel.net .

12 May 2009 The Hays Daily News Theresa E. Mangold
Theresa E. Mangold, 59, Bellevue, Neb., died Saturday May 9, 2009, at University Hospital, Omaha, Neb.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in St. Thomas Cemetery, Stockton.
Friends can call from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton, KS 67669.

11 May 2009 The Hays Daily News Etta "Janeva" Jones
Etta "Janeva" Jones, 85, Stockton, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at Hospice of Salina.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home; inurnment in Woodston Cemetery.
Cremation has taken place.

7 May 2009 The Hays Daily News Dorothy A. Soper
Dorothy A. Soper, 93, Palco, died Sunday, May 3, 2009, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville. Arrangements are pending at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel.

7 May 2009 The Hays Daily News Verdie James Nelson
Verdie James Nelson, 80, Plainville, formerly of Carrington, N.D., died Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at his home. He was born Dec. 28, 1928, in Sykeston, N.D., to Alvin J. and Mabel (Buskness) Nelson. He married Beverly Anne Kreiwald on March 3, 1949, in Jamestown, N.D. She preceded him in death. He was a salesman at Nelson Chevrolet, owned by his brother. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include a brother, Helmer J. Nelson, Plainville; three sisters, Avis Kurtz, Sykeston, Anna Mae Sukut, Jamestown, and Lillian Kutz, Madera, Calif.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, N.D.; burial in Carrington Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday with family present at Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, 320 S.W. Second, Plainville, KS 67663.
Memorials are suggsted to Hays Renal Care Group in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mosher-kemp.com .

4 May 2009 The Hays Daily News Ann L. Wilkerson
Ann L. Wilkerson, 83, Plainville, died Sunday, May 3, 2009, at her home. She was born Oct. 5, 1925, in Garnett to Frank C. and Mary (Bowman) Feuerborn. She married Donald E. Wilkerson on Nov. 27, 1954, in Wichita.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; three sons, Joe Wilkerson, Catherine, Donald A. Wilkerson and wife, Wendy, San Diego, and Dave Wilkerson, Plainville; three daughters, Mary Lang and husband, Duane, Hays, and Geri Stahl and Sharon Waggoner and husband, Pete, all of Plainville; three brothers, John Feuerborn, Kent, Wash., Walter Feuerborn, Shawnee, and Frank S. Feuerborn, Garnett; two sisters, Grace Feuerborn, Hays, and Delma Powelson, Memphis, Tenn.; 17 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Tom Wilkerson and Ken Wilkerson; a grandson, Shane Wilkerson; six brothers, Gale Feuerborn, Martin Feuerborn, Max Feuerborn, Clifford Feuerborn, Leonard Feuerborn, and Chester Feuerborn; and her parents.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville; burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Tuesday, both at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
A rosary will be at 3 p.m.Tuesday at the chapel.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m.Tuesday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Rooks County Health Centeror Hays Medical Center Home Health & Hospice in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at over@ruraltel.net .

2 May 2009 The Hays Daily News Harold R. Houser
Harold R. Houser, 94, Plainville, died Friday, May 1, 2009, at his home. He was born Oct. 10, 1914, in Halstead to William and Elsie Mabel (Ingersol) Houser. He graduated from Halstead High. He married Margaret L. Hain on Jan. 18, 1939, in Hutchinson. He owned Harold's Pastry Shop, Plainville, for years before retiring from the Schult mobile home factory in 1976. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Thomas Houser, Plainville; a daughter, Susan Goetz, Hiawatha, Iowa; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in La Crosse City Cemetery.
Friends can sign the book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
Memorials are suggested to Plainville Ministerial Alliance in care of the funeral chapel.
Condolences can be sent to the family at over@ruraltel.net .

27 Apr 2009 The Salina Journal Mary Ruth McCune
PLAINVILLE -- Mary Ruth McCune, 75, of Plainville, died Saturday, April 25, 2009. Preceded in death by: husband, Sam; and brother, Joe Rempe. Survivors: daughters, Kathy (Greg Stewart) Melton, Susan (Alan) Roberts and Debra (Dwayne) Chew; sons, Greg (Pat), Bill (Karen), Joe (Lanette) and John; brothers, Paul, Ernest and Jim Rempe; sisters, Rita Brand and Theresa Jones; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville. Rosary: 3 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Vigil/rosary: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville. Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, at the church. Memorials: church, in care of the chapel. over@ruraltel.net .

23 Apr 2009 The Hays Daily News Genevieve "Jenny" Rachell
Lifetime Plainville resident, Genevieve "Jenny" Rachell, passed away at the age of 96, on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Redbud Village in Plainville. Jenny was born August 9, 1912, on West Plainville homestead, the daughter of John Oscar and Lizzie (Stucky) Mayhew. She was a Plainville High School graduate. Genevieve Mayhew married Bob R. Rachell in February of 1940. He preceded her in death in June of 1992. Jenny worked as a clerk at Burk's Market in Plainville for 25 years. She also did a great deal of housework for others, including cleaning, ironing, and babysitting. Jenny was a member of the Plainville VFW Auxiliary, the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Quilters. Jenny will be dearly missed by her nieces and nephews, Janice (Finnesy) Cole and Jane (Burkholder) Mayer of Wichita; Donna (Mayhew) Brown, Melissa Finnesy, D.J. Finnesy, and Steve Finnesy of Plainville; Doug Finnesy of Boise, Idaho; Linda (Mayhew) Thomas of Omaha, Nebraska; and numerous great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers, Clarence Mayhew, Raymond Mayhew, and Les Mayhew; two sisters Eva (Mayhew) Finnesy and Vera (Mayhew) Burkholder; and two nephews, Dave Mayhew and Mike Mayhew.
Services will be held Friday, April 24, 2009 at the United Methodist Church of Plainville at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Eric Rook officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, Plainville. Burial will be in the Plainville City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the United Methodist Church or the Solomon Valley A.R.C., and may be sent in care of Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family by signing the guestbook on the internet at www.mosher-kemp.com .

21 Apr 2009 The Hays Daily News Esther Margaret O’Quinn
Esther Margaret O'Quinn, 85, Nahunta, Ga., formerly of Palco, died Friday, April 10, 2009, at her home.
Services will be at 2 p.m.Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar; cremation has taken place.
There will be no visitation.
Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, Plainville, is in charge of arrangements.

21 Apr 2009 The Hays Daily News William Spencer Workman
William Spencer Workman, 85, Topeka, formerly of Natoma and Plainville, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka.
Services will be at 10 a.m.Saturday at United Methodist Church, Natoma; inurnment in Plainville City Cemetery.
Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, Topeka, is in charge of arrangements.

14 Apr 2009 The Salina Journal Kyle Raye Parson
PLAINVILLE -- Kyle Raye Parson, 49, died Sunday, April 12, 2009. She was born Dec. 26, 1959, in Plainville to Don and Patricia (Baumgartner) Bartlett. She was preceded in death by her father; grandparents, Harold and Elizabeth Bartlett and Clarence and Stella Baumgartner; and infant brother, Brent.
Survivors include her husband, Edwin, of the home; mother, Patricia Bartlett; sons, Joshua and Caleb, and daughter, Danielle, all of Plainville. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, Plainville. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at First Christian Church, Plainville. Memorials may be made to the Kyle Parson Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home.

11 Apr 2009 The Hays Daily News Billy G. Mason
Billy G. Mason, 79, Plainville, died Thursday, April 9, 2009, at Redbud Village, Plainville.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, Plainville.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at the funeral home.

12 Apr 2009 The Salina Journal Billy Gene Mason
PLAINVILLE -- Billy Gene Mason, 79, died Thursday, April 9, 2009. He was born Jan. 24, 1930, in Hays to Herman Bradley and Clarron A. (Clements) Mason. Survivors include his daughter, Yvonne Marie Madison, of Salina; two grandchildren; brother, Dale (Jean), of Plainville; and sister, Shirley (Richard) Finnesy, of Plainville. He was preceded in death by his ex-wife, Clara Belle (Haas); brothers, Roscoe and Norman; and sister, Betty VanSchuyver. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time Monday, April 13, at Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, Plainville, followed by service at 2 p.m. Memorials may be made to Rooks County Health Center Access Van or HMC Hospice, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.mosher-kemp.com.

10 Apr 2009 The Hays Daily News Beverly "Jeanne" Jackson
Beverly "Jeanne" Jackson, 71, Stockton, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. She was born March 4, 1938, in Salina to Harold and Rosalie (Warner) Helm. She graduated from Stockton High School and attended college at Fort Hays State College, where she was in the nursing program. She married Marvin Jackson on Aug. 30, 1958, in Stockton.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; a son, Rick Jackson, Atchison; a daughter, Becky Williams, Sedan; a brother, Loren Brown, Woodward, Okla.; eight grandchildren, Heather Smylie and husband, Brian, Sonny Williams, Taylor Green, Jordyn Green, Jacob Jackson, Brandi Moll and husband, Lucas, Becca Jackson, and Chaeli Jackson; and five great-grandchildren, Hillary Smylie, Hope Smylie, Zach Smylie, Zoe Smylie and Gracie Smylie.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Stockton United Methodist Church; burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, and from 9 a.m. until time of service Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mooreoverlease.com .

8 Apr 2009 The Hays Daily News Vernnie Ruth Vose
Vernnie Ruth Vose, 99, Alma, Neb., formerly of Speed, Logan and Stockton, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Harlan County Hospital Health System, Alma. She was born Aug. 2, 1909, in Kirwin to George Franklin and Vernnie Pearl (Plymesser) Gaines. She attended grade school in Kirwin, where she graduated from eighth grade. She married Paul Petree Vose on Feb. 1, 1928, in Stockton. He preceded her in death Oct. 19, 1992.
Survivors include a son, Dale Vose, Alma; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five step-great grandchildren; and several step-great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton; burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until time of service Saturday, both at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at over@ruraltel.net .

7 Apr 2009 The Hays Daily News Karen Riffe
Karen Riffe, 66, formerly of Stockton, died Monday, April 6, 2009, in Topeka.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kemp Family Funeral Chapel, Stockton.
There will be no visitation.

7 Apr 2009 The Hays Daily News Lucille L. Laska
Lucille L. Laska, 77, Stockton, died Monday, April 6, 2009, at Hays Medical Center. She was born Aug. 7, 1931, in Columbus, Neb., to Anthony J. and Constance (Sheimek) Kozial. She was co-owner and operator of Stockton Monument Co.
Survivors include a son, Adolph G. "Duffy" Laska; six daughters, Connie Kriley, Katy Scott, Cindy Murphy, Virgi Laska, Michelle Laska and Lucy Beilman; two sisters, Lorraine Podwinski and Virginia Brazeal, Omaha, Neb.; 29 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Adolph.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Stockton; burial in the church cemetery.
|Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at Kemp Family Funeral Chapel, 805 North Cedar, Stockton, KS 67669.
A vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Lucille Laska Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.

3 Apr 2009 The Hays Daily News Joseph Henry Werner
Joseph Henry Werner, 77, Plainville, died Thursday, April 2, 2009, at his home. He was born on June 1, 1931, in Hays, to Joseph Peter and Antoinette Henrietta "Nettie" (Larson) Werner. He married Margaret LaVonne Williams on July 29, 1989. in Plainville. He was a repairman for Sears Roebuck and Co. from 1969 until retirement in 1993. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, Joseph K. and Thomas, Wichita Falls, Texas, and Chuck Ong, College Station, Texas; seven daughters, Barbara Perkins and Sharon Ritchie, Wichita Falls, Cheri Day, Sutton, Alaska, Cindi Ruder, Edmond, Okla., Megan Edgar, Grand Junction, Colo. Colleen Vedder, McDonough, Ga., and Nicki Kennedy, Charlotte, N.C.; four brothers Richard, Leonard and Ronald, Plainville, and Vernon, Flagler, Colo.; a sister, Mary Lee Schmidtberger, Pratt; 30 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Larry.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; burial in church cemetery.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 9 to 6 p.m. Sunday, both at the Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. at the church, with a Knights of Columbus rosary following.
Memorials are suggested to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8871, Sacred Heart Church, Hays Medical Center Hospice, or Plainville Fire Department in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mosher-kemp.com .

26 Mar 2009 The Hays Daily News LaVerne Stephen
LaVerne Stephen, 87, Hill City, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at her home.She was born July 1, 1921, in Zurich to John and Rosie (Balthazor) Marcotte. She married Adrian Stephen Feb. 6, 1943, in Wichita. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; three brothers, Arvon Marcotte, Nebraska City, Neb., Idris Marcotte, Mansfield, and Victor Marcotte, Hays; a sister, Gloria Hamel, Wichita; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jerry.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Hill City; burial in Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Hill City.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City, and from 9 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Masses or the church in care of the funeral home.

25 Mar 2009 The Hays Daily News Deanna L. Yantiss
Deanna L. Yantiss, 62, Kinsley, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, in Wichita. She was born Jan. 2, 1947, in Plainville to Ambrose F. and Angela (St. Peter) Menard. She married Paul C. Yantiss on Aug. 27, 1966, in Kinsley. She was an address systems analyst.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; a son, Craig, Vienna, Va.; two daughters, Dawn Piacenza, Wichita, and Rhonda Yantiss, New York; five brothers, Rick and Steve, both of Kinsley, Larry, Manhattan, Terry, Wichita, and Gerard, Littleton, Colo.; two sisters, Cathy Woolard, Lewis, and Debbie Stefek, Ellsworth; and seven grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Kinsley; burial in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Kinsley.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital in care of McKillip Memorial Funeral Home, Kinsley.

22 Mar 2009 The Hays Daily News George Clements Axelson
George Clements Axelson, 81, Plainville, died Thursday, March 19, 2009, at Redbud Village, Plainville. He was born Oct. 9, 1927, in Hays to George F. and Mable A. (Clements) Axelson. He married Dolly L. (Wells) on Feb. 1, 1950, in Stockton. He worked in the oilfields for Axelson and Sons, Harry Brister, Plainville, and Dover Drilling, Barton County. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during World War II.
Survivors include a son, Roger Axelson, Plainville; a daughter, Karen Baldwin, Zurich; two brothers, Robert Axelson, Plainville, and Ronald Axelson, Russell; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville; burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, with family receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m., and from 9 a.m. until time of service Monday, both at the chapel.
Memorials are suggested in his name to be designated at a later date in care of the funeral chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville, KS 67663.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.mooreoverlease.com.

17 Mar 2009 The Hays Daily News Vee R. Stithem
Vee R. Stithem, 96, Enterprise, formerly of Zurich, died Saturday, March 14, 2009, at Enterprise Estates Nursing Home. She was born Dec. 30, 1912, near Zurich to Oscar and Mabel (Smee) Thomas. She married Otis Stithem on April 11, 1938, in Denver. He preceded her in death June 17, 1961. She was a cook at the Zurich School.
Survivors include a son, Douglas Stithem, Bartlesville, Okla.; a daughter, Scharleen Cross, Enterprise; four grandchildren; a step- grandchild; eight great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and a step-great grandchild.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville; burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until time of service Wednesday, both at the funeral chapel.
Memorials are suggested to Palco United Methodist Church or Enterprise Estates Nursing Center in care of the chapel.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mooreoverlease.com

The Hays Daily News Clarence W. Hrabe
Clarence W. Hrabe, 88, Plainville, died Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville. He was born Dec. 14, 1920, in rural Plainville to Joseph J. and Rose T. (Ruzicka) Hrabe. He married Myrtle "Polly" Hrabe on Jan. 22, 1944, in Abilene, Texas. He was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two daughters, Linda Hrabe, Walker, and Nena Tipton, Plainville; a sister, Clara LeRock, Plainville; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Jane; and a grandson.
Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church, Plainville; burial in Plainville City Cemetery, with military honors.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 190, Plainville, KS 67663.
Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Youth Fellowship in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mosher-kemp.com .

The Hays Daily News John A. Moeder
John A. Moeder, 50, Oakley, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at Galichia Heart Hospital, Wichita. He was born June 19, 1958, in Plainville to Engelbert "Bert" and Rita (Sulzman) Moeder. He married Karen Ostrom on Sept. 17, 1977, in Plainville. He was a high school auto mechanics and industrial arts teacher at USD 274 Oakley-Monument.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Scott Moeder, Gardner; a daughter, Rita Moeder, Emporia; seven brothers, Denis Moeder, Ocala, Fla., Leon Moeder, Hutchinson, Jim Moeder, Topeka, Andy Moeder, Ulysses, Greg Moeder, Orlando, Fla., Joe Moeder, Axdel, Neb., and Eric Moeder, Hays; and six sisters, Anita Kennedy, Denver, Mary Lacy, Kearney, Neb., Gloria Trible, Topeka, Janet Weis, Lyons, Ann Weber, Arvada, Colo., and Teresa Bjornstad, North Platte, Neb.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley; burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Oakley.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday at the church.
A rosary/wake will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church or St. Joseph School in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Oakley.

17 Feb 2009 The Hays Daily News Duane Towns
Duane Towns, 83, Palco, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at Graham County Hospital, Hill City. He was born Jan. 29, 1926, in rural Graham County to Clarence Almer and Ida Mae (Burgess) Towns. He married Isabell Keller on Aug. 30, 1945, in rural Ellis. He was an industrial welder.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Michael Towns, Tulsa, Okla., and Stan Towns, Great Bend; a daughter, Pam Post, Hoxie; a brother, Francis Towns, Greeley, Colo.; a sister, Hilda Stoll, Evans, Colo.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son and a granddaughter.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at United Methodist Church, Palco; burial in Pleasant View Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City, and from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Wednesday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Palco United Methodist Church or Graham County Hospitalin care of the funeral home.

2 Feb 2009 The Salina Journal Elizabeth Elaine "Betty" Mai
Mrs. Elizabeth Elaine "Betty" Mai, 79, Salina, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009. She was a retired teacher for USD 305, teaching at Hageman Elementary School, and also in Colby and Concordia. Mrs. Mai was born Oct. 6, 1929, in Hays, the daughter of the late Milton Tony and Coy (McCoy) Harris. She graduated from Stockton High School, Stockton, and Fort Hays. Elizabeth E. Harris was married to Julius H. Mai, on June 23, 1989, in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the Harris United Methodist Church. Mrs. Mai was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Salina.
Survivors include her husband, Julius, of the home; three stepsons, John Mai, of San Jose, Calif., Gerald Mai, of Arvada, Colo., and Keith Mai, of Vienna, Va. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Hageman.
At the family's request, there will be no visitation or services.
Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 901 Neal, Salina 67401.

31 Jan 2009 The Hays Daily News Hilda E. Thomas
Hilda E. Thomas, 89, Choctaw, Okla., formerly of Stockton, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at Midwest City Nursing Home, Midwest City, Okla. She was born Oct. 20, 1919, to Fred and Iva (Barnt) Nichols in Alton. She married Philip Thomas on June 3, 1940. He preceded her in death in 1994. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, John Thomas, Choctaw; a brother, Robert Nichols, Osborne; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Stockton, on Feb. 3; burial in St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery, Osborne.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Birth Choice of Oklahoma, P.O. Box 94533, Oklahoma City, 73143 or Center of Family Love, P.O. Box 245, Okarche, OK 73762.

27 Jan 2009 The Hays Daily News Joe A. Hake
Joe A. Hake, 86, Plainville, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville. He was born Dec. 30, 1922, in Tipton to John J. and Martha (Adam) Hake. He married Thelma Marie Dreiling on Aug. 26, 1946, in Plainville. She preceded him in death Feb. 28, 2007. He was in residential construction.
Survivors include four sons, Mike Hake, Colby, Bill Hake, North Newton, Dean Hake, Hutchinson, and Jim Hake, Cleveland, Tenn.; three daughters, Karen Reed, Stockton, Judy Wilson, Hutchinson, and Brenda Gilliland, Concordia; a brother, Raymond Hake, Conroe, Texas; three sisters, Rita Erickson and Geraldine Karns, both of Plainville, and Mary Lee Berland, Colorado; 22 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by an infant son.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville; burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
A Ladies Guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. today at the chapel.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m.today, followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary, both at the chapel.
Memorials are suggested to Masses or the church in care of the chapel.

Unknown Newspaper Randy Louise Hutton
August 8, 1946 - January 26, 2009
Longtime Plainville resident, Randy Louise Hutton, age 62, passed away Monday, January 26, 2009 at the Rooks County Health Center, Plainville. Randy was born August 8, 1946 in Great Bend, Kansas the daughter of Glen Howard and Margie Jean (Janzen) Miller. Randy was a 1964 graduate of Plainville High School. On September 20, 1964, Randy Louise Miller married Max Arthur Hutton at the Christian Church in Plainville. Max passed away on September 3, 1993. Randy was proud to have spent 37 years working at the Midwest Community Bank (formerly the Plainville State Bank) in Plainville. She also enjoyed reading, yard work, and attending church and bible study. Randy especially cherished the time she spent with her grandkids and family.
Randy will be dearly missed by her family, including daughter Lanette and husband Joe McCune, grandchildren Danelle, Kelcee, and Izac, all of Plainville; son Justin Hutton and wife Jenny, grandchildren Paxton, Romyn, and Kelby, all of Topeka; brother Ron Miller and wife Delma of Dodge City; sisters Ruth and husband Floyd Webb of Cleveland, Oklahoma, Risa Jackson of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Ronda and husband Randy Miller of Hoisington. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Max; and an infant son, Max Bradley in 1971.
Services will be 10:00 a.m.Wednesday, January 28, 2009at the Christian Church of Plainville with Pastor Larry Lyles officiating. Burial will be at the Plainville City Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m., with family present from 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.at the Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS67663.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation, any families in need, or the American Liver Foundation and may be sent to or left at the funeral home.

22 Jan 2009 The Hays Daily News Vivian Ulleen Hagen Ouderkirk
Vivian Ulleen (Hagen) Ouderkirk, 57, Palco, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville. She was born March 16, 1951, in Hays to Ernest and Freida (Sauer) Hagen. She was a 1969 graduate of Ellis High School. She was a certified nurse's aide at Lutheran Home Manor, WaKeeney, for 22 years. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Ellis. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and had a special fondness for horses.
Survivors include two daughters, Cappy Werner and husband, Ronald, Plainville, and Wendy Knipp and husband, Mark, Damar; her mother, Freida Hagen, Palco; five grandchildren, Dalton and Shania Werner, Plainville, and Shelby, Cameron and Connor Knipp, Damar; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Hagen.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Christ Lutheran Church Ellis; burial in Mount HopeCemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Keithley Funeral Chapel, Ellis, and from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the church.
A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the education fund for her grandchildren in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com .

15 Jan 2009 The Hays Daily News Marjorie G. Strutt
Marjorie G. Strutt, 91, Stockton, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville. She was born Jan. 11, 1918, in Russell County to Ralph D. and Myrtle R. (Phillips) Wyckoff. She graduated from Waldo Rural High School and attended Fort Hays State University. She married Van Vernon Strutt on July 20, 1941, south of Luray. He preceded her in death Oct. 13, 1996.
Survivors include two sons, Vernon Strutt, Woodston, and Don Wyckoff, Norman, Okla.; four daughters, Margaret Welker and Irene Nyp, both of Stockton, Jeanne Poore, Scott City, and Lorna Hays, Plainville; three sisters, Genevieve Lounsbury, Susanville, Calif., Shirley Bodmer, Omaha, Neb., and Norma Williams, Methuen, Mass.; 14 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Woodston United Methodist Church; burial in Pleasant Plain Cemetery, southeast of Woodston.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, both at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, and from 9 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Stockton Public Library, or Woodston United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mooreoverlease.com .

14 Jan 2009 The Hays Daily News Imogene Gick Fleming
Derby -- Fleming, Imogene Gick, was born July 31, 1920 at Plainville, Kansas; the daughter of William and Gladys Brown Gick. She died Saturday, January 10, 2009 in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 88 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Richard L. Fleming and her parents. She is survived by her sons and their wives, Gick and Debbie Fleming of Leon and Brent and Pam Fleming of Augusta,; grandchildren, Zachary (Kathleen) Fleming, Kristin (Tim) Briggs, Alison (Kyle) Robbins, Vanessa Fleming, Andrew (Misti) Fleming; great grandchildren, Macie, Rhett, Maeve and Adelaide; best friend Walter Johnson, Jr. of Wichita.
Imogene graduated from Fort Hays State University in 1943, with a B.S. in Education. She was active in college with band, intramurals, sorority, Kappa Phi, Quill Club, drama, dancing, piano and queen candidates. After college she taught school for six years and was a tour guide in Europe. She was past president of Soroptimist, Kappa Phi Alumni, Wichita Symphony Society, Wichita Musical Club, Hypatia Beta, Westernaires Square Dance Club, Sewing Club, Book Club, Helianthus, Garden Club, Wichita City Panhellenic, Mulvane Federated Women's Club, Wichita Civic Dance Theater, Twentieth Century Club, State Auxiliary of Kansas Osteopathic Medicine, South Central District for Kansas Federated Music Club, Fifth District Women's Club, P.E.O., Project Beauty and Beta Sigma Phi. Other activities included, Charter member of Assistance League of Wichita, D.A.R., Normandy Republican Women, Lands and People, Pinochle Club, Bridge Club, Wichita Art Museum, Center For the Arts, Wichita Historical Museum, Thursday Afternoon Musical Club, Lunch Bunch, A.A.U.W. University Club for Graduates, Cameo Club for Sr. America Queens, Woodlawn United Methodist Church and American Red Cross. She was honored as "Woman of the Year" and "Outstanding National Woman" of Theta Sigma Phi; Hypatia Beta "Sweetheart"; Alpha Gamma Delta "Diamond Arc Award" and "Valentine Queen", Girl of the Year", "Woman of the Year" of Beta Sigma Phi. Imogene was Ms. Kansas Senior America at the 1991 pageant in Atlantic City. She enjoyed founding and directing the "Funtastics" singing group since 1986.

13 Jan 2009 The Hays Daily News Herbert Wayne Glick
Hebert Wayne Glick, 85, Plainville, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at Redbud Village, Plainville. He was born Dec. 16, 1923, south of Zurich to Peter A. and Ethel Mae (Johnson) Glick. He attended high school in Plainville. He married Vera Jane Stoner on June 5, 1944, in Boise, Idaho. He was a oil field pumper. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, serving during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, Donald Glick Sr., Zurich, Fred Glick, Plainville, and Rodger Glick, Aurora, Colo.; a daughter, Shirley Rempe, Plainville; and eight grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church, Plainville; burial in Plainville City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, with family present from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, Plainville.
Memorials are suggested to Plainville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8871 or Alzheimer's and Related Diseases Association in care of the funeral home.

7 Jan 2009 The Hays Daily News May V. Dougherty
May V. Dougherty, 91, formerly of rural Codell and Plainville, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at her daughter's home in Larned. She was born Jan. 22, 1917, in Graham County to Frank and Blanche (Sparks) Mead. She married Dale Dougherty on Sept. 3, 1934, in Hill City. He preceded her in death March 9, 1999. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Dennis Dougherty, Great Bend; four daughters, Arlene Hockett, Codell, Ruby Poe, Oberlin, Ileta Harris, Larned, and Retha Delgadillo, Pawnee Rock; 30 grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren; and 26 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Larry Doughtery; a daughter, Wanda Clapp; a granddaughter; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Codell Baptist Church; burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, both at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and from 9 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Codell Baptist Church or Alzheimer's Association in care of the chapel.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mooreoverlease.com.

5 Jan 2009 The Hays Daily News Janis Ann Johnson
Janis Ann Johnson, 72, McPherson, formerly of Hays, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at McPherson Care Center. She was born Feb. 10, 1936, in Fairland, Okla., to Vernon M. and Ruby (May) Guffey. She graduated from Codell High School. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include three brothers, Ronald Guffey, Brunwick, Ga., John Guffey, McPherson, and Richard Guffey, Hays.
Private family graveside services will be at a later date in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Hays.
Memorials are suggested to McPherson Care Center, or Hospice Care of Kansas in care of Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid, McPherson, KS 67460.

5 Jan 2009 The Hays Daily News Sharon M. Lovelady
Sharon M. Lovelady, 75, Ness City, formerly of Plainville, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, at Cedar Village Nursing Home, Ness City. She was born Jan. 15, 1933, in rural Graham County to Landon Roosevelt and Jesse (Haney) Hardman. She married Kenneth E. Lovelady on Aug. 14, 1955, in Hill City. He preceded her in death Jan. 16, 1995. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Gregory Lovelady, Palco, and Michael Lovelady, Ness City; a brother, Dwayne Hardman, Hill City; a sister, Leinad David, Hill City; and six grandchildren.
Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Christian Church, Hill City; burial in Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City, and from 9 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Cedar Village Nursing Home, Ness City, in care of the funeral home.

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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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