Stephen (Steve) D. Barrett, 63 departed this life on Wednesday May 18, 2016 in Wichita, Kansas. Steve was born November 21, 1952 in Herington, Kansas.
Steve was the oldest of three children, including Terri and Brenda, born to Walter and Joan (Stammers) Barrett. Steve graduated from Hope High School in 1971. His life was centered around his faith, family, and working the ground, planting for harvest and raising the cattle.
On January 22, 1975 Steve was united in marriage to Janet Ann Stroda. To this union two children were born: Travis and Justin. Steve was preceded in death by his father Walter.
Left to celebrate his life and many memories are his wife Janet, of the home; Travis and his wife Barb of Hope, Kansas and Justin and wife JaRae of Fort Worth, Texas; mother Joan Barrett of Salina, Kansas. Sister Terri Weber and her husband Denny of Herington, Kansas; Sister Brenda White of Salina, Kansas and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M., Monday, May 23, 2016 at St. Phillip’s Catholic Church in Hope with Father Soosai Rathinam and Father Mark Wesely as Celebrants. Parish Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M., Sunday, May 22, at Carlson-Becker Funeral Home in Hope. Family will receive friends following from 7:30 – 9:00. Steve’s final resting place will be at the Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Rural Hope. The family of Steve suggests memorials be given to the Chapman FFA Scholarship Fund or to the St. Phillip’s Catholic Church. Memorials may be dropped off or sent in care to Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, PO Box 355, Hope, Kansas 67451.

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Dale E. Brown,

93, passed away Wednesday, May 18th, in Derby. He was born November 17, 1922 near Solomon, the son of Harvey L. and Ethel L. (Taylor) Brown. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Dickinson-Brown; a son, Garrett Maurice Brown; four brothers, Chester, Merle, Francis, and Harold Brown and a sister Vivian Ross.
Survived by:
4 Daughters
Marsha (Gary) Jensen of Belleville, KS
Melanie (Rod) Minson of Decatur, AL
Vicki (Ken) Hobbs of Claremore, OK
Sharon (Phil) Smith of Derby, KS
1 Son
Darrell C. Brown of Salina, KS
16 Grandchildren, 21 Great-grandchildren and 5 Great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Monday, May 23rd at the Danner Funeral Home with son-in-law Phil Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Prairie Mound Cemetery at Solomon. The family will receive friends 2:00 – 3:00 PM Sunday, May 22nd, at the Danner Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Good Shepherd Hospice in his name. They may be left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home POB 758 Abilene, Kansas 67410.
Condolences: http://dannerfuneralhome.net/

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Abilene, Kansas

Jean E. Clark,
72, passed away Thursday, May 19th, in Abilene. She was born July 31, 1943 in Abilene, the daughter of Alex and Elva (Cole) Longhofer. Jean attended local schools and graduated from Abilene High School with the class of 1961. She had been employed by Southwestern Bell for 18 years, then for 20 years by the Dickinson County Court House, retiring in 2008. Jean enjoyed laughing with friends and family, feeding the birds and squirrels and Rock n Roll music. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Robert Longhofer. She is survived by 2 daughters; Lori (Matt) Carver of Abilene, Kiffany (Steve) Suenram of Salina, 2 sons; Dan (Stacey) Hoffman of Manhattan, Kent (Diane) Crider of Abilene, 10 grandchildren, 2 Great-grandchildren, 2 sisters; Judy(Tony) Mills of Abilene and Shirley (Corky) Serrault of Manhattan.
Jean had chosen cremation. Memorial services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, May 28th, at the Danner Funeral Home. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date. The family will receive friends 5:30 – 6:30 Friday, May 27th, at the Danner Funeral Home. Memorial contributions in her name are suggested to the Hospice of Dickinson County. They may be left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, POB 758 Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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DATELINE:  Lyons

NAME: Eldon R. “Stubby” Colson Sr.

AGE:    75 yrs

DATE OF DEATH:  May 19, 2016

PLACE OF DEATH: Hospice House, Hutchinson

DATE OF BIRTH: November 16, 1940

PLACE OF BIRTH: Hamlet, Nebraska

PARENTS:    Omar and Leatha Stock Colson

RESIDENCE:  longtime Lyons and Geneseo

OCCUPATION: He worked as a machinist most of his career at Lyons Manufacturing and

Gustus Manufacturing, Geneseo.  He was a pork producer and owned a custom haying

business.  He retired from APAC Shears.

EDUCATION: Graduated Cambridge Nebraska High School in 1958

VETERAN: U. S. Army, where he served 3 years stationed in Germany

MEMBERSHIPS: St. Paul Catholic Church, 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #7422, Lyons and Geneseo American Legion Post # 241

DATE OF MARRIAGE:  December 26, 1964

PLACE OF MARRIAGE: Lyons

SPOUSE:  Phyllis Berblinger

SURVIVORS:  Wife, Phyllis of the home; 2 Sons, J. R. & Marilla Colson, Salina, Wesley &

Carol Colson, Burlingame; 3 Daughters, Candi & Bruce Almquist, Inman, Diane & Wes

Staples, Schoenchen, Teresa Noonan, Burlingame; 13 Grandchildren; 5 Great-Grandchildren;

3 Brothers, Marvin & Charlene Colson, Bartley, Neb., Kenny & Sheila Colson, Jerry & Louise Colson both of Cambridge, Neb.; Sister, Connie & Dean Reeser, Eau Claire, Wis.;

Mother-in-law, Joanne Arie, Buhler; Brothers-in-law, Leslie & Susan Berblinger, Jon & Krista

Berblinger, both of Goddard

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY:  Parents; Grandson, Wiley Colson

FUNERAL MASS:  10:30 A.M., Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons

OFFICIATING:  Father Robert Spencer

BURIAL:  Lyons Municipal Cemetery with Military Honors by Ft. Riley honor guard

ROSARY: 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons

MEMORIAL:  St. Judes Children’s Hospital, in care of the funeral home

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Hillsboro – Amanda Ewert, 96, died May 17, 2016 at Parkside Homes in Hillsboro.  She was born April 20, 1920 to Tobias and Mary (Thomas) Deckert at Marion, South Dakota.  She was a secretary at The Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church.  She married John Ewert October 22, 1943 in Marion, South Dakota.  Survivors include: son, Al (Ruth) Ewert of Wichita; daughters, Eldora (Richard) Penner of McPherson, Rachel (Steven) Behrends of Overland Park; 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.  Predeceased by her husband, John Ewert in 2004.  Celebration of Life Service to be held at a later date at The Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church in Hillsboro.  Memorials to World Impact, Celebrate Hope or Parkside Homes in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, Kansas 67063.  Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

Lee J. Witschi, 91, died May 19, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Center in Minneapolis, Kansas. Lee was born September 25, 1924, a son of the late Fred and Sophia (Pudwell) Witschi in Shattuck, Oklahoma.

Lee had his own business, at his home, called Good House Keeping Appliance Service in Salina. Lee was also a Bishop at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen in 2008; his son Mark in 1990; 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

Survivors include his daughter, Carol Kellogg, and her husband Wendell, of Salina; granddaughters, Tammy Harmon, and her husband, Greg, of Topeka, Kansas, and Sherry Halferty, and her husband, Ryan, of Salina; great grandchildren, Emily and Grant Harmon, of Topeka, Kansas, and Makayla Halferty, of Salina.

There will not be any visitation. A Private Graveside service was held.

For more information or to leave condolences online please visit www.carlsonfh.net or on Facebook.

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Richard Hurst McGrew, 88, died February 28, 2016 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta GA following several months of deteriorating health.
Arlene Joyce McGrew, 87, died March 30, 2016 of heart failure at the Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville GA.

Richard Hurst McGrew, 88, died February 28, 2016 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta GA following several months of deteriorating health. He was born April 10, 1927 in Lyons Kansas the son of William and Ruby Melita (Hurst) McGrew. He graduated Alden High School in 1945 and enlisted in the Navy before returning to attend Sterling College where studied Mechanical Engineering and lettered as a member of the football team. Following college he worked as a salesman at Taylor and Sons Hardware Lumber and Implement Company in Alden. In 1951 he began a 30 year career with the Michigan Wisconsin Pipeline Company in Alden as a clerk/maintenance man. His career with Mich/Wish included stops in Defiance Ohio, Jasper Indiana, and Madisonville Kentucky before he retired as Manager of Compression Applications at the Corp office in Detroit.

Arlene Joyce McGrew, 87, died March 30, 2016 of heart failure at the Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville GA. Arlene was born January 27, 1929 in Portis Kansas the daughter of Verne Wilford and Bertha Cora (Hook) Presnell. While living in Madisonville she was employed by Peoples Bank and also at Trover Clinic where, without any journalism experience, was the editor of the Hopkins County Hospital Newsletter and established a library at the Madisonville Health Occupation School.

Richard and Arlene were united in marriage on September 3, 1948 in Alden, Kansas. They were active members of the Church of Christ throughout their lives and he typically led the singing. In retirement they moved to Greenville S. C. where he enjoyed golf and maintained a large beautiful backyard flower garden. She became accomplished water color painter.

He is survived by three sisters, Mary Francis Lipper, Portland Oregon, Joyce Bohnenblust, McPherson Kansas, and Linda Nichols (Dick), McPherson Kansas.

She is survived by a brother Robert Presnell, McPherson Kansas and a sister Beverly O’Donnell (Frank) Ashville N.C.

Together they are survived by, sons Stanley McGrew (Marcia), Johns Creek GA., Gregory McGrew (Amanda Jarvis), Boulder Co., three grandchildren, Nancy Harshberger (Fritz) Fairhope AL, Ellen O’Connor (Jeff) Savannah GA, Emily Hobbs (Ben) Lexington KY, and 5 great grandchildren, Henry, Charlie, Wynn, Clara and Scarlett.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at the McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas with The Reverend Frank O’Donnell officiating.

CULVER — Harvey Griggs, 92, of Culver, died Friday, May 20, 2016, at Riverview Estates in Marquette. Born on June 1, 1923, in Falun, he was the son of Hugh and Constance (Stancie) Griggs.

Harvey was a graduate of Tescott High School and Brown Mackie College of Salina. On Nov. 19, 1944, Harvey married Claudia White, of Lincoln.

Harvey worked at a variety of jobs including the construction of the Kanopolis dam, farming, and finally, settling on a 40-year career as an insurance agent. Harvey loved family and spent hours with family following their athletic, musical and academic events. In his spare time, he coached little league baseball and softball.

Harvey was preceded in death by Claudia Griggs, his wife of 70½ years, and his sister, Helen Olson, of Marquette.

Survivors include daughter, Connie and husband Nick Conforti, of Naples, Fla.; son, Herb Griggs and wife Bonnie, of Culver; daughter, Kim and husband Boyd Volker, of Stafford; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, with family receiving friends from 4-6, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 26, at Ryan Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to Riverview Estates of Marquette.

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Clarence E. (Eugene) Whitley, 94, Wells, son of Clarence and Viola (Comfort) Whitley passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

He was born on a farm near Wells on November 10, 1921. He spent most of his life in that vicinity. He graduated from Minneapolis High School in 1941. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942-1946 during World War II on Biak Island. He was a Corporal in the Sixth Engineer Overhaul Squadron. He was a lifelong mechanic and worked on watches, clocks, autos, tractors, and airplanes. He was a member of the Sunset Spiritualist Church in Wells. He was also a member of Minneapolis Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Isis Shrine, Order of Eastern Star and a Charter Member of the Wells Lions Club. He was a partner in Whitley Auto Sales in Wells.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Irene, Keith, brother-in-law James Wilburn (Butch) Keith, and sister-in-law Javene Whitley. He is survived by his brother, Leo Whitley, his aunt Doris Brown, and several cousins and extended family members.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis, where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with burial in the Bennington Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Sunset Spiritualist Church or to the Wells Lions Club.

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Edwin John “Ed” Gillen, age 82, died on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Parkside Homes, Hillsboro, Kansas surrounded by his family. He was born on November 5, 1933 in Ogden, Kansas to Joseph Herman and Addie (Sable) Gillen.

Edwin graduated from St. Xavier’s High School in Junction City, Kansas where he attended all 12 years. He married Marcelline T. Comeau, she preceded him in death on July 26, 2015. He worked at Townsend Retail in Junction City. Edwin entered the US Army in May of 1956 and was honorably discharged as a military policeman in May 1958. He then worked at J.M. McDonalds and then JC Penney’s until he retired. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and Choir Member, Knights of Columbus, VFW associate. Most of all he was a great father to his five children.

He is survived by his son, Doug W. Comeau (Karen), Boerne, TX. ; daughters, Deanna Reed, Emporia, KS.; Deborah Istas (Rex), Killeen, TX.; Denise Barney (Gene), Tampa, KS.; sisters, Julia Lynn McCormick (Tom), Fort Collins, CO.; Teresa Ann (Alford) Ryan (Lynn), Abilene, KS.; 14 grandchildren, Mark, Laura, Lee, Dewane, Alan, Andrea, Janel, Stephen, Aaron, Alisha, Nathan, Jared, Zach, and Cailey; 11 great-grandchildren, Ashley, Brett, Gracie, Bryson, Landon, Athena, Orion, Luke, Alice, Brennon, and Hunter & 1 great-great granddaughter, Vivienne.

He was preceded in death by his one and only wife Marcelline, daughter, Donna Sue Comeau; his parents; sister, Mildred (Bud) Riles; brothers, Edgar (at birth), Jerry.

The family selected cremation and friends may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, May 26, 2016. A Vigil Service followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be at 6:00 p.m., Thurs., with family receiving friends after the Rosary all at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.

Memorial Mass of a Christian burial will be held Friday, 10:30 a.m., May 27, 2016 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Fr. Brian Lager officiating. Burial of the cremains for Edwin & Marcelline will follow in the St. Concordia Cemetery, Concordia. Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #76 and VFW Post #588.

Memorial contributions may be given to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church or Parkside Homes of Hillsboro, Kansas c/o Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.

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Robert Leon Leiker, 93, of Salina, passed away, May 22, 2016. He was born September 30, 1922 in Kanopolis, KS.

He retired from Crestwood Inc. as a cabinet maker.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Adolph and Esther (Beighly) Leiker; His wife, Mae Leiker; sister, Sally Voeltz, and grandson, Jeremy Zimmer

Survivors include his children; Diana Ingalsbe, of Destin, FL, Kathy Leiker, of Lindsborg, and Rob (Tina) Leiker, of Salina; Seven grandchildren; Bryan Williams, Aaron Williams, Kyle Ingalsbe, Jaime Malm, Blake Crowther, Jordan Leonard, and Angie Rodecap; and ten great grandchildren.

A family graveside service will be held Roselawn Cemetery, 1920 E Crawford, Salina.

Memorials may be made to the Salina Animal Shelter, in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

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Rita Joann Reboul, 81, of Salina, died May 21, 2016. She was born August 19, 1934 in Salina, the daughter of Ernest E. and Edna I. (Peterson) Reinbold. She was a graduate of Salina High School Class of 1952. Rita worked for Gibson’s Ace Hardware for 18 years, retiring in 1981 to care of her ailing mother. She returned to work in 1991 at Walmart working until April 12, 2016 reaching her 25th anniversary with the company.

Survivors include two children, Pam (Jimbo) Lytle, Minneapolis, Kansas, and Greg Bordner, Spokane, Wash.; four grandchildren, Heather (Donavon Tyler) Lytle and Jason (Wendy Jeffrey) Lytle, both of Salina, and Eric Bordner and Rachelle Bordner, both of Spokane, Wash.; eight great-grandchildren, Brookelynn, Sawyer and Mallory Lytle, Jesslynn, Jaxson and Jenna Lytle, all of Salina and Hayden Raftis and Bentley Raftis, both of Spokane; four sisters-in-law, Alberta (Bert) Reinbold, Amarillo, Texas, Liz Lemon, Spokane, Kay Louise Doyle, Portland, Ore., and Karen Emery, Salina.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Reboul; parents, Ernest and Edna; in laws, Kenneth and Theda Reboul; a brother in infancy, and brother, Donald Reinbold.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 24 with the family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m., at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at First Baptist Church, 843 Lewis Ave, Salina. Burial will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina, the Tammy Walker Cancer Center or First Baptist Church, Salina, all in care of Ryan Mortuary.

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Scott D. Miller, 53, of Salina, died Sunday, May 22, 2016. He was born Aug. 10, 1962, to Harold and Bernadine (Newburn) Miller Hutchinson.

Scott was a volunteer firefighter in Saline County District 3.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy, of the home; four sons, Patch Miller and wife Tiffany, of Salina, Benjamin Bussart, of Missouri, Robbie Kelley and wife Stacey, of Texas, and Chris Kelley and wife Cherish, of Hutchinson; three brothers, Marc, Clark and Bradley Miller; three sisters, Susan Pitzer, Teresa Moore and Lynda Miller; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Burial will follow in Gypsum Hill Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Tammy Walker Cancer Center and may be sent to or left in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina.

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John Robert Currier, 88, Salina, died May 21, 2016. He was born Sept. 26, 1927 in Salina, the son of Albert and Lena (Herman) Currier. John was a WWII/Korea Navy Veteran and had worked for 46 years as a Union Pacific railroad car Forman.

John is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Norma Ann Geisendorf Currier and a brother, David Currier and a sister, Jean Stafford.

He is survived by his daughter, Bobbie (Steve) Henning, Olathe and sons, Mark Currier and Martin (Tambera) Currier, both of Salina. John has 2 brothers, Phil (Debra) Currier, San Diego and Fred Currier, Wichita, and one grandson, Mason Currier, Salina.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the Ryan Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 pm on Wednesday evening at the Ryan Mortuary where calling hours will be from noon until 8:00 pm that day.

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HUTCHINSON — George J. Zakostelsky, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Hutchinson. George was born May 21, 1925 on a farm near Cuba, Kan. to Stanley and Marie (Kalivoda) Zakostelsky.

George left the farm during the Korean War to serve four years in the US Air Force, spending part of that time in Japan and Korea. Upon his discharge he was employed by Boeing Aircraft Company in Seattle, Wash. and was a federal civil service employee at McCord Air Base, Tacoma, Wash. He returned to Kansas where he was employed with the Department of Human Resources in Salina for 27 years, retiring in 1987.

In 1978 he married Lucille Bates. She preceded him in death.

In 2013 he married Juanita Relph who survives. He is also survived by three stepchildren, Cheri (Brian) Bergmeier, Willie Relph, Tom (Betty) Relph; six stepgrandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; four nieces and nephews, Louise Ann (Jerry) Terrill, Raymond Bednar, Steve (Peggy) Zukowske, Barbara (Duwayne) Hill; and three cousins, Irene Hubbard, James Kalivoda, and Franklin (Maurene) Rytych.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and one brother.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2016, at National Bohemian Cemetery (Kopsa), Cuba, Kan.

Memorials may be made to Mennonite Friendship Communities, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Salina VFW Post 1432, or Republic County Czech Club.

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Peggy Hasker, 87 of Solomon passed away peacefully with her children and grandchildren by her side Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Village Manor Nursing Home in Abilene. She was born December 18, 1928, the daughter of Harry and Margaret (Carlin) Moorman. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Salina in 1946.
On May 9, 1952 she was united in marriage to Dave Hasker in Oceanside, California. He preceded her in death July 12, 2010. She was a homemaker and worked for the Solomon School as a cook.
Peggy is survived by her son, David Hasker and wife Kathy of Solomon. Five daughters, Susan Bogdan and husband Rick of Leawood, Kansas; Kate Eilders and husband Kent of Gypsum; June Hasker of Fort Worth, Texas; Karen Hasker of Greenleaf, Kansas; Martha Hasker of Kansas City, Kansas. 11 Grandchildren and 9 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Dave, son, Stephen Hasker, daughter, Marjean Mermis and a sister, Mary Louise Crough.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A.M., Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Solomon with Father John Wolesky as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Solomon. Parish Rosary will be recited at 7:30 P.M., Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Carlson-Becker Funeral Home in Solomon. The family will receive friends from 6:30 P.M. until time of Rosary at the Funeral Home. The family of Peggy Hasker suggests memorials be given to the St. Ann’s Altar Society or the Hospice of Dickinson County.
Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, PO Box 308, Solomon, Kansas 67480.

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DELAVAN – Donald M. “Don” Heller, 79, of rural Delavan, passed away Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 at the Morris County Hospital. He was born in Elmo, Kansas on December 10th, 1936 to Milton (Milt) and Clara (Kerbs) Heller.

Don, in his early years, drove a semi for many years for John Heiser, Lyle Tiede and Bill Pickett. He met a lot of other drivers along the way especially his best friend, Lavern “Hopper” Koepsel. He also hauled a lot of cattle in his straight truck for lots of people around Morris County.

After a terrible accident in December, 1968, he left driving and returned to the farm to become a small farmer and rancher.

He was preceded in death by his mother in December, 1972 and his father in January, 1974. He is survived by a son, Donald M Heller, Jr (Corky) and wife, Janet of White City, a grandson, Jonathan, of White City and a granddaughter, Amanda, of South Portland, Maine. He is also survived by three sons and a daughter from his first marriage and several grandchildren.

Upon his request, he is being cremated. There will be a graveside service Saturday, June 4th, 2016 at the Wilsey cemetery at 11:30 am.

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HERINGTON – Veronica (Mascareno) Welch, 75, life lone resident of Herington, died Sunday, May 22nd, 2016, at her home.  She was born March 2, 1941, in Herington, the daughter of Tomas and Rosa (Garcia) Mascareno. She was a dietician at the Lutheran Home for many years.

Graveside Services are being planned for Saturday, June 4th, at 2:00 pm at the Sunset Hill Cemetery.

She is the last sibling of five (5) brothers, and five (5) sisters; including her twin sister Monica Perez.

Memorials to the Hospice of Dickinson County; and may be sent in care of the Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington Chapel, 404 S Broadway, Herington, KS 67449-3038.

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MARION – Doris E. Ewert, age 98, passed away May 19, 2016, at the Marion Assisted Living Center.  She was born January 4, 1918, in Marion, the daughter of Glenn and Lucy (Pierce) Kline.  She was a Marion High School Graduate with the class of 1936.  On August 10, 1941, she was united in marriage to Harold L. Ewert.  Their marriage was blessed with 5 children:  Max, Wayne, Donna, Gene and Gary.  She was a bookkeeper at Seymour Packing Plant and also for Standard Oil Company.  She was an active member of the Eastmoor United Methodist Church.  She went on mission trips to Texas for many years.  She was preceded in death by her husband Harold in March, 2001; her son Wayne in January, 2009; her sister Bernice Burkdoll; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild.  She is lovingly survived by her children:  Max Ewert and his wife Gerri of Marion; Donna Hajek and her husband Jerome of Marion; Gene Ewert and his wife Kathy of Neodesha; and Gary Ewert and his wife Elaine of Marion; a daughter-in-law Linda Ewert of Billings, Montana; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will be announced by Zeiner Funeral Home of Marion.  Memorial Funds have been established for Eastmoor United Methodist Church, Good Shepherd Hospice, Marion City Library, or Marion Assisted Living in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, KS, 66861.  Online Condolences may be left at www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.

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Joaquina Gutiérrez, 96, passed away, Friday, May 20, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born August 17, 1919 in Fresnillo Zacatecas, Mexico to Creciencio and Felicitas (Coronado) Martinez.

Joaquina married Charles Joseph Gutiérrez, June 16, 1937, in Lyons, KS. She was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church of Kanopolis, as well as, the church’s Altar Society.

Joaquina was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother.

Joaquina is survived by her son, Richard of Wichita; daughter, Alice Boese (Jim) of Lyons; son, Danny (Delia) of Wichita; son, Larry of Kanopolis; 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 12 great-great grandchildren; and sisters, Angelita Moreno of Albuquerque, Mary Rodriguez (Joe) of Ellsworth, Rachel Martinez (Angel) of McPherson, and Ramona Martinez of Wichita. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; sons, Bernie and Joseph Dean; infant daughter, Caroline; and five brothers and one sister.

Visitaion: 1-8 p.m., Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth with a rosary service at 7 p.m.

Funeral mass: 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 27, 2016 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Kanopolis with burial following in Kanopolis Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Kanopolis, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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Edward Leon Vessey, 72, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016, in Kanopolis, KS. He was born August 3, 1943 in Wichita, KS to Glenn Rae Vessey, Sr. and Evelyn Joyce (Chambers) Vessey.

Edward is survived by brothers, Glenn, Jr. (Estella) of Kanopolis and John (Jane) of Chickloon, AK; sister, Joyce Strait (Ray) of Phoenix, AZ; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Dean, Dwaine, Dwight, Charles, and Robert.

Visitaion: 9-10 a.m., Saturday, May 28, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.

Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday at Parsons Funeral Home with burial following in Kanopolis Cemetery.

Memorial contributions to Smoky Hill Baptist Church, Ellsworth, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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William M. Siefers (Bill, Marland, Abe), 80, passed from this life on May 21, 2016. He was born on April 11, 1936 in Wilson to John and Sarah (Peirano) Siefers, who preceded him in death. Bill was the youngest of seven children, all of whom proceeded him in death: John Seifers, Jr., Bernice Zorn, Orval, Milton, Merrill and Kenneth Siefers. His grandchild, Lyle Ptacek also preceded him in death.

Bill married Barbara Martin August 17, 1957 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Dubuque. A good husband, and a beloved dad and grandpa, Bill was proud of his children and grandchildren.

Bill is survived by his wife of 58 years, and five children: Rene’ (Stan) Ptacek, Dorrance; Denise (Mike) Slaven, Overland Park; Bill Siefers Jr., and Rosemary Dietz, Wilson; and Stephanie (Todd) Brown, Russell.

There are fifteen grandchildren: Andy (Jaime) Ptacek, Littleton, CO; Aubrey Ptacek, Wilson; Kaitlin Ptacek, Dorrance; Chelsea Slaven-Davis, Portland, OR; Dylan Slaven, Overland Park; Annemarie Slaven, Denver, CO; James Slaven, Garden Grove, CA; Sarah Jo Slaven, KC, MO;
Mary Kate and Magdalene Slaven, Overland Park; Gage and Riley Dietz, Wilson; Alex and Hunter Brown, Manhattan, and Ashtyn Brown, Hays.

There are three great grandchildren: Pan and Quinn Slaven-Davis and Luke Ptacek.

A wide variety of experiences filled Bill’s working life: roughnecking and pumping in the oil fields, serving in the U.S. Army, and farming and ranching. He was a Wilson police officer, a Dorrance High School janitor, a U.S. mail carrier, a used car salesman, and a gun reloader.

Bill was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Dorrance, Knights of Columbus Council 1924, and American Legion Post 262 where he was commander for eight years.

Bill was a collector of jokes and other things. He loved animals of all kinds—almost as much as he loved killing them. . . he was a skilled hunter and fisherman. Bill was a good friend to many and never knew a stranger.

We will miss the sparkle in your eyes and the kindness you showed to all people. See you in Heaven, Poppa Woppa!

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Rev. Elton “John” Lee Hunter a long time resident of Stockton, KS, age 82, went to be with his Lord on May 21, 2016. Elton was born to David and Celia “Dickey” (Burton) Hunter on November 13, 1933 in Rooks County, KS. He grew up on the family farm 6.5 miles west of Stockton on Old Highway 24. He started school at Webster through the 6th grade. He finished his education in Stockton, graduating from high school in 1951.

Elton joined his father farming, but also had jobs off the farm: garage mechanic, roustabout for oil man, mechanic at Ostmeyer, and the Rooks County Highway Department as a road maintainer. A certain gal caught his eye, and he married Lola Taylor on July 24, 1955 at Glen Elder, KS at the Methodist Church.

Elton and Lola raised 3 children on the farm until June 1976. Elton had changed his job occupation to lay pastor and had been assigned to a 3 church parish located north of Smith Center, KS. He served the Reamsville, Thornburg, Womer United Methodist Churches while completing his theology studies with Perkins School of Theology. After completing these studies he was ordained a Deacon of the United Methodist Church on May 25, 1982. Following this there were 3 more moves: Republic and Webber; Attica; and Protection, KS United Methodist Churches. He retired from the ministry in 1999, returning to farming on the family farm.

In 2002, Elton returned to the ministry as part-time pastor for Rose Valley United Methodist Church. For the next 8 years, Elton and Lola spent their weekends at Rose Valley parsonage and during the week on the family farm outside of Stockton.

Around April 2013, Elton and Lola moved to Stockton after selling the farm.

Survivors include: his wife, Lola; children Diane Hiebert (Dallas) of Rozel, KS, Vicki Strausberg of Wichita, KS, and Dwight Hunter (Gina) of Chattanooga, TN; and grandchildren David Hunter, Amy Hiebert, Dani Hunter, and Duane Hiebert.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Duane and Max Hunter; and sister Mavis Rabourn.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Stockton with burial following at the Mount Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 8:00 pm on Tuesday at the Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Memorials are suggested to Stockton United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st Street, Stockton, KS 67669.

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Joyce A. McIntyre, 74, of Hill City, Kansas, passed away May 22, 2016 in Hill City. She was born on July 19, 1944 to Harold Eugene and Helen (Erickson) Hunter. She married Loyal E. McIntyre, May 19, 1989.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Loyal, son Jeffrey Benyon, and brother Danny Seim.

She is survived by: Sons, Terry and wife Lisa Beynon ~ Conifer, Colorado. Daughters: Kameo and husband Jim Smith ~ Hill City, Kansas. Kris and husband Jim Pommerehn ~ Hill City, Kansas. Brothers: Eugene and wife Argie Hunter ~ Garretson, South Dakota, Donnie and wife Jan Seim ~ Watertown, South Dakota, Ronnie and wife Connie Seim ~ Tea, South Dakota, Dennis and wife Nancy Seim ~ Lincoln, Nebraska, Sisters: Marlene and husband Russell Good ~ Waseca, Minnesota, Eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016, Hill City Christian Church, Hill City. There is no visitation.

Memorials to Hospice of Graham County.

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Molly (Nichols) Brown went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 22, 2016, passing away peacefully at the Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care Center , at Hoxie, Kansas, at the age of 89. Molly was born in Carter County, Kentucky on March 14, 1927. She was the sixth child born to Walter and Josie (Mabry) Nichols. Molly grew up on “Tick Ridge” and was baptized as a young girl in the Church of God Faith at Soldier, Kentucky.

Molly had many fond memories of the hard work in the large garden and fields, working along with her brothers and sisters. As a young adult, Molly worked as a seamstress at the “Garment Factory” in Olive Hill, Kentucky, as well as helping care for her family. Molly was especially close to her family as evidenced by the many joyful visits to Kansas by them over the years. She loved going to the reunions and reliving all the stories of yesteryear.

On November 2, 1953, in Morehead, Kentucky, Molly married her “Knight in Shining Armor”, becoming the young bride of Glen R. Brown. Molly moved to Kansas to become a part of the family farm. Molly and Glen were blessed with three sons, Louie Dale (Janice), Terry Wade (Julie), and Brant Mickey (Jeannie) all of Hoxie, Kansas. She was blessed with twelve grandchildren, and thirty-two great-grandchildren to mourn her passing. Also surviving are one sister, Madge Holbrook and one sister-in-law, Mary Doris Nichols both of Olive Hill, Kentucky, along with a host of nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death is her husband, Glen; grandson, Timothy Levi Brown; her parents, Walter and Josie Nichols, Glen’s parents W.W. and Sarah Brown; brothers and sisters and their spouses, Orville and Elaine Brown, Elbert and Leona Brown, Junior and Maxine Richards, Harv and Firl Holbrook, Roy and Detta Davis, Emory and Sally Gearheart, Harlis and Jewel Nichols, Bernard and Marie Sparks, Jette and Opal Reynolds, Virgie Nichols, Thirl Nichols and Aldridge Holbrook.

Funeral Services for Molly will be held Friday, May 27, 2016, at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas, at 2:00 P.M. with Stan Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Hoxie City Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be Thursday, May 26, 2016, from 10:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M., with family receiving friends from 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Friday , May 27, 2016, visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until service time.

Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County Benefit Walk and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. On-line condolences may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

Molly continually showed her devotion to family and friends by loving and serving them every day of her life. She always cared more for others than she did for herself. Her daily life of selfless love has left an eternal legacy in the lives of all who knew her.

Illa Rae (Allison) Harder, 79, of Minneapolis, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016. She was born February 9, 1937 in Minneapolis, KS to Ray and Agnes (Gawith) Allison. She was united in marriage with Warren Harder on November 21, 1954.

Survivors include her husband, Warren Harder, children Kyle (Eve) Harder, Kent (Pam) Harder, and Kalisa (Sam) Laffere, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and siblings, Phyllis Marler and Robert Allison.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Wilma Fox and Marj Wallace, a brother, Darrell Allison and her parents.

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, May 27th, 2016 at Wilson Family Funeral Home in Minneapolis. Graveside services will be Saturday, May 28th at 2:30 at the Bennington Cemetery. Memorials are to the Free Methodist Church, Minneapolis.

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Diann (Whitaker) Pearce, 58, of Salina, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, May 22, 2016, as the result of cancer. Ms. Pearce was born Diann Whitaker on April 29, 1958, in Salina and was a lifetime resident. She worked various jobs as a customer service representative.

Diann is survived by: her mother, Mary Whitaker of Salina; two daughters, Jessica (Monger) Thomas and husband Nicholas Thomas, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Jennifer Rasmussen and husband Todd Hedberg, of Salina; two brothers, Randy Whitaker and Bill Whitaker, of Salina; two sisters, Debra Baker and Brenda Taylor; two granddaughters, Skylee Ethridge and Jeslynne Hedberg, of Salina; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Bill Whitaker, and sister, Denise Whitaker-Miller.

The service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 27, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina 67401. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family for funeral expenses.

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MARQUETTE — The Rev. Donald D. Laude, 85, of Marquette, entered his eternal glory, Sunday, May 22, 2016. He was born April 7, 1931, in Black Wolf, Wis., to Arnold and Anna Laude.

On July 28, 1951, he married Phyllis Blaske at Christ Lutheran Church in Oshkosh, Wis. They were blessed with 64 years of marriage and seven children. He graduated in 1956 from Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Seminary with a Master of Divinity. His last congregation service was at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Salina and Peace Lutheran in Russell for 10 years. Pastor Laude served the Lord for 41 years in public ministry. After retirement, he and Phyllis resided in Marquette, where he enjoyed teaching two Bible classes each week at their home. His hobbies included woodworking and playing the drums in the Salina Municipal Band and Van’s German Band.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, of the home; children, Brian, Becky and husband Gary Kirtland, Bonnie and husband Gary Snook, Brad and wife Linda, Brent and wife Kim, Barb and husband Pat Walker; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Bruce.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 27, at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Salina.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Ryan Mortuary, with family present from 5-7 p.m.

Memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church, Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School (NELHS) or Gentiva Hospice, and are in care of Ryan Mortuary 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.

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A long-time McPherson resident, Norma Tucker passed through the veil between heaven and earth ever so gently the morning of May 22, 2016. She was under Hospice care at The Cottages of Chandler Creek in Round Rock, TX.

Dr. Norma Tucker was born, Norma Jean Redwine, Feb. 11th, 1930 in Harrah, Oklahoma. She was the youngest of five children born to Jeff Lee Redwine (1889 –1969) and Mary Ellen Ward Redwine (1897 –1962). Both her parents are buried at Memory Lane Cemetery, Harrah, OK. Norma’s three brothers and one sister are all now deceased. They were, by order of birth: Berlin Leon Redwine, born 1914; Tenna Mae Redwine, born 1916; Benny Lee (Shorty) Redwine, born 1919; Bobby Joe Redwine, born 1924.

Norma married Henry Vee Tucker, Jr. on Dec.28th, 1958. Together they had four daughters, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. That family includes: Daughter: Vanessa Vee Tucker (1962-1997). Daughter: Pamela Suzanne Tucker and her partner Alison Goodgame with their two children, Savanna Vee Tucker and Harrison Vee Tucker all residing in Round Rock, TX. Daughter: Gloria Tucker Rennie and her Husband, Raymond M. Rennie of San Luis Obispo, CA and their three sons, Edward Tucker Cokely and wife Kortni Jones Cokely residing in Norman OK, Evan Morgan Rennie currently at San Jose State Univ, San Jose CA, and Colin Matthew Rennie currently at Rutger’s Univ. in Highland Park, NJ. Daughter: Cynthia Lee Jamieson residing in Frisco, TX, and her two children: Jennifer Dawn Jamieson of Colleyville, TX. and Kyle Tucker Jamieson with his two children, Jessica Jamieson and Tucker Jamieson all of Bedford, TX. Norma’s beloved husband, Vee, preceded her in death in April 2003.

Norma graduated from McPherson College with a BA in English in 1967. She continued with graduate studies earning a Masters Liberal Studies (MLS) from O.U. in 1972, a Specialist in Education (SpE) from Wichita State U. in 1979 and her Doctorate of Education (EdD) from K.U. in 1980. In 1992, Norma was awarded McPherson College’s most prestigious alumni award; The Citation Of Merit. In March 1996 McPherson College named Norma: Professor Emerita.

Norma devoted her career to education. According to her, “education is the training of the mind for Great Thinking”. and “writing is simply the process for the refinement and dissemination of Great Thinking”. Many, many bright and talented students learned to write through immersion in Norma’s philosophical maxim, “There is no good writing; there is only good rewriting”. Many of her students went on to pursue writing careers of merit in journalism, publishing and other areas of public communications. To her great Joy, many of her students remained in touch with her and became beloved friends through the rest of her life.

Norma taught Journalism at Buhler High 1968-1971 then joined McPherson College as a teacher and Director of Publicity from 1971-1976. In 1976 she became Assoc. Dean of English and Journalism, then from 1979-1980 : Dean of Faculty. From 1980-1986 Dr. Tucker served as Vice President/Academic Services . Her achievements lead her to be listed in Who’s Who editions: In The World, Contemporary Journalists 1977, Personalities of the West and Midwest 1979 and The World’s Who’s Who of Women in Education.

Second only to serving and educating others was Norma’s dedication to writing. Her own published works included books: Virginia Colonials and their Maryland Relatives, Clearfield Co. Baltimore and Fledgling Eagle: Captain William Tucker and the New World Colony Library Research LRC, Monroe, NY. and dozens of articles, papers and poems published in over 80 books, magazines, journals, reviews , and papers.

In addition to her contributions to her family and career, Norma was deeply committed to her Christian Spiritual Faith and it’s directives to practice charity and service. She lived her faith on all levels as an active member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, McPherson, KS. and it’s “Minister’s Scholarship Board” She served on the McPherson County Hospital Board of Directors and The McPherson County Health Foundation Board of Directors. Norma served the public as a member of the KPTS-Kansas Public Television Board of Directors for 11 years and as Chairperson of for another 3 years. Yet of all her volunteer and charitable activities, she seemed most pleased (yet secretive) about her 50+ years as a member of the local EU Chapter of PEO, a women’s philanthropic organization.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 31, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Glidden – Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at First Congregational United Church of Christ, McPherson, Kansas, with Reverend Lawrence D. Clark officiating.

The final resting place will be at the Liberal Cemetery Liberal, Kansas.

Norma and her family request that memorial contributions be directed to The McPherson Schools Art Collection Preservation Project which is working to recover and restore the impressive and valuable collection of original art and historical photographs amassed by McPherson Schools back in the 1920s. At the request of the school district advisory board, one of Norma’s own former students, Cynthia Mines, produced a masterful book with color prints of much of this recovered art which now hangs in the new McPherson Museum. Thanks to a gift last year from The Mingenback Foundation, all proceeds of this book’s sales has and will go to restoration, conservation and education about the McPherson Schools Art Collection. Memorials may be sent in care of the Glidden – Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.

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Russell Bruce “Russ” Corbus, 76, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 4:57 p.m., Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 surrounded by family, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.

Russ was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 4, 1940, a son of Helen Alberta (Shelton?) Corbus and Forest Lee Corbus.

Russ attended Harding grade school, LaCumbra Junior High and graduated from Santa Barbara High School, Santa Barbara California in 1958.

He attended Countryside Covenant Church McPherson, KS.

Russ honorably served in the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer during peacetime.

Through the years, Russ worked for the Postal service in Santa Barbara, California, was supervisor in logistics for Northrup; manager for the Bradbury Company; and retired as a Lieutenant for the Department of Corrections in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Russell enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, oil painting, loved working in his yard, enjoyed music, and spending time with his family.

Russell Bruce “Russ” Corbus was united in marriage to Shirley Mae Mog on October 1, 1960 at Lakewood, California. The young couple established their first home together in Santa Barbara, they lived in several places before moving from Fountain Valley, California to McPherson, Kansas.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over 55 years, Shirley M. Corbus, of McPherson, Kansas; his children, Cheryl Ann Willems and her husband Randall, of McPherson, Kansas and Michael Corbus and his wife Melisha, of McPherson, Kansas; his mother, Helen Corbus, of McPherson, Kansas; his brother Gary Corbus, of Twenty Nine Palms, California; his 2 grandchildren, Jerod Lee Corbus and Hannah Mae Corbus; other relatives and a host of friends.

Russ was preceded in death by his father Forest Corbus and a son, David Corbus.

Memorial service will be held at Countryside Covenant Church, McPherson, Kansas, at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 2nd, 2016 with Reverend Jim Eaton officiating.

The final resting place will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, Kansas with military honors presented by members of the American Legion Post 24 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2715..

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Make a Wish Foundation and they can be sent in care of the Glidden – Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.

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Eugene Milton Reinhardt, age 90, of Sun City, Arizona died suddenly February 1, 2016 at Boswell Hospital from an apparent intestinal rupture.  He was surrounded by his loving family.

Gene was born in rural Russell County, Kansas to Milton and Rose Karst Reinhardt.  His sister Rose Lee Reinhardt Frazier Carter preceded him in death.  He attended Three Corners School and graduated from Russell High School in 1944.  Because of his father’s adventuring spirit, Gene began piloting airplanes at age 12 and became the Kansas State Junior Champion Trap Shooter at age 14.  In high school, he was an outstanding athlete lettering in track, football, basketball and baseball.  All his life he was passionate about team sports, bird hunting, fishing and golf.

Even before high school graduation, Gene enlisted in the Army Air Corps.  He was proud to be part of an air-sea rescue unit stationed in Saipan.  After returning from WWII, he attended Kansas University.  He experienced the frustrations of farming in Logan County, western Kansas.  In 1947, he married Faye Uhland Hellener of Larned, Kansas.  This marriage was blessed with two daughters—Cynthia Bolinger, (husband Dave) of Warsaw, MO and Kim BaxaRumburg (husband Larry) of Ulysses, KS.

In the mid-1950’s, with the encouragement of Dick Shields, Eugene founded
Reinhardt Services, an oil well service company.  He and his crews worked from four stations until his retirement in 1985.

Gene and Barbara Hufft Spacil of Ellinwood, Kansas were married in 1972.  This marriage brought into his life three children—Steven Spacil (wife Cathleen) of South Weber, UT; Michael Spacil of Auburn, Kansas and Melanie Weinhold Rehmert (husband Tony) of Dodge City, Kansas.

Gene was a Shrine member of the Salina, Kansas temple, member of the Elks Club and the VFW.  He and Barbara retired to Sun City, Arizona where they have
enjoyed an active social life and where Gene continued golfing even into the last week of his life usually besting players much younger than himself.  Gene had a youthful zest for life.  He brought donuts to the girls at the pharmacy, challenged the men at the golf course, loved and encouraged his children, was steadfast in his friendships and was inspired by his beautiful and loving wife Barbara.  He is greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife Barbara of the home, his five children, grandchildren Ryan Bolinger of Roseville, MN; Clayton Bolinger of Shawnee,
KS; Julie BaxaFawdington of Cyprus, TX; Matt Baxa of Canyon, TX; Savannah Spacil and Mandy Heath of South Weber, UT; Ross Spacil of Phoenix, AZ; Brian Spacil of Wichita, KS; and Rachael Weinhold Nunez of Phoenix, AZ and 15 great grandchildren.

A celebration of Eugene’s life will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Saturday, June 4th at the Dole-Specter Conference Room at the Fossil Creek Inn in Russell, Kansas.  Military Rites will be performed by the Russell V.F.W. #6240.  A private interment in the Russell City Cemetery will take place before the celebration.  Memorials may be given to the Shriners Hospital for Children or Pitty Paws Bully Rescue of Phoenix and mailed to: Royal Oaks, 9915 Royal Oak Road #1062, Sun City, AZ 85351.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the memorial services.

Henry Diaz Martinez Sr., 81, of Salina, danced into Heaven, May 21, 2016. He was born July 20, 1934 in Stamford, TX.

Henry was a loyal employee of J.S. Frank Construction for 20 years, as a heavy equipment operator. Henry and Dolores purchased, owned, and operated Dallas Cleaners for 38 years, providing first rate service for their clientele.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Refugio and Angela (Diaz)Martinez. His brothers, Joe and Manuel Martinez and his sister, MaryMartinez, all of whom he loved and cherished.

Henry loved and cherished his wife, Dolores, of 62 years very deeply.Henry and Dolores raised 3 daughters, Linda, Debbie, Hope, and one son,Henry Jr. The father Henry strived to be, loved his family with all of his heart, so much, that the thought of his family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren made his heart ache with love, pride, and joy.

Henry danced his way through life with his cherished, Dolores. Their dancing was a sight to behold by all who had the pleasure of watching them. While dancing, they appeared to be floating on air. One of the things always mentioned by anyone who knew them is the memory of watching Dolores and Henry dance as if they were in a world of their own, filled with love.

He worked hard, his entire life, to provide and care for his wife, children, and grandchildren. He did this with a passion which they will each continue to carry as they live their lives and fulfill their destinies. He was counted on to offer advice, acceptance, and unconditional love; which he never grew tired of sharing.

Henry’s sense of humor was shared with all that came to know him. He could be counted on to have a smile on his face, an ornery twinkle in his eye, and a shared conversation that filled the air with smiles, laughter, and joy.

Henry and Dolores gave the gifts of wisdom, strength, and the ability to share love. It was, and is, their hope that these gifts will be forever remembered and that each of their loved ones continue to pass these on. He will be cherished and greatly missed.

“He gave us all he had, without even trying. He was a great man, father, and grandfather.”

Survivors include his wife, Dolores, of the home, four children; LindaMartinez of Salina, Debra Brockus (Gary) of Overland Park , Hope Martinez-Brown of Salina, and Henry D. Martinez, Jr. of Salina; His Brothers, Leon Martinez (Lucia) and Dario Martinez (Lenore) of Kansas; His sisters;Sofia Martinez (Frank) of KS, Frances Alvarez (Ray), Juanita Gonzales (John), Felipa Moreno, and Connie Estorga (Julian) all of Texas; ten grandchildren; Jacob Fehlman, of Ghana Accra. Africa, Kaleb Fehlman of Overland Park, KS, Michelle Williams of Salina, Robert Sweeney, and Michael Sweeney of CO, Josh McCabe (Kassi) of Mulvane, Sarah Hawbaker (Riley) of Assaria, Nicole Martinez of CA, Nauchelle Martinezof SC, and Jewelia Martinez of Wichita. Henry also had 10 great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly; Zack and Makala of Salina, Danielle, Blaze, Braylon, and Trinity of Mulvane, and Brynn, Morgan, Ryker and Declan of Assaria.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.

There will be a private graveside service for the family and friends at 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 31st, 2016

Memorials may be made to Saint Jude’s, Wounded Warriors, or the donor’s choice in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

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Rhonda Renee Scott, 47, of Galva, Kansas, passed away at 2:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 suddenly, at her home.

Rhonda was born in Laguna Niguel, California on May 8, 1969, a daughter of Mary Louise (Riley) Tucker and James Allen Tucker III.

Rhonda attended Stony Point North grade school, and graduated from Washington High School, Kansas City, Kansas. She then attended Hutchinson Junior College, Hutchinson, Kansas and Brown Mackie College, Salina, Kansas where she received her LPN.

Rhonda attended Galva Christian Church Galva, Kansas.

She honorably served her Country in the U.S. Marines during peace time.

Rhonda was a homemaker and took great pride in providing for her family in this manner, she worked as an LPN for various places in the surrounding area and was currently working for Pfizer as a light tester.

Rhonda enjoyed animals and was known to take care of any animal that needed care. She also enjoyed her family especially her grandchildren.

Rhonda Renee Tucker was united in marriage to Dean A. Scott on July 26, 2008 at Galva Christian Church, Galva, Kansas. The couple established their first home together in Galva.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Dean Scott, of Galva, Kansas; her parents, James and Mary Tucker, of Basehor, Kansas; her children, Lauren Ashley Oddy, of Georgia, Richard James “RJ” Hernandez, of Texas, Tyler Hernandez, of New York, Ashley Thompson and her husband Patrick, of Hutchinson, Kansas, Brandon Scott and his wife Ellen, of Auburn, Kansas, and Tara Scott, of Pennsylvania; her brother, James A. Tucker IV and his wife Susan, of Olathe, Kansas; her 3 grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends.

Memorial service will be held at Galva Christian Church, Galva, Kansas, at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 with Reverend Tripp Edwards officiating.

final resting place will be at the Empire Cemetery Galva, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McPherson County Humane Society and they can be sent in care of the Glidden – Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.

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Judith Elaine Lutz, 70, of Montgomery, TX, and formerly of McPherson, passed away at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 peacefully while in the company of family members, at Conroe Regional Medical Center, Houston, Texas.

Judith Elaine “Judy” Lutz, the daughter of Daniel J. and Erlene Mildred (Friesen) Borth, was born on December 6, 1945 at McPherson, Kansas. She was one of seven children born to this union, Carol, Mary, Judy, Anne, Barbara, Clark, and Michael. She was baptized and became a member of the Grace Lutheran Church. She attended the McPherson schools and graduated from McPherson High School, McPherson, Kansas in 1963. She was united in marriage to George R. Lutz for 20 years. Judy had a full and interesting life. She carried the Borth family trait of being honest, hard working and of strong will. Always giving her all in every situation or job she held. With only a high school degree, Judy would excel in her life. She had an early career as an electrician being promoted to Group Leader for Road Ranger, a travel trailer company. She was hired with Sterling Drug, a pharmaceutical company and started as an hourly employee but soon worked her way up to become a Supervisor. She was a great mentor and friend to all of her coworkers. After her leave from Sterling Drug, she moved to Illinois where she worked for a dental office where she was introduced to her husband George. They began vacationing in Florida and loved it so much they took up residency and lived there for 17 years. Judy enjoyed keeping busy and could never seem to fully retire. After a couple different part time jobs she acquired a position with a maxillofacial/oral surgeon for many years. At times, she would assist with procedures. Attempting retirement again didn’t last long. Through her neighbor and good friend she returned to work part time at Home Equity Realty.
Judy loved entertaining and was a master in the kitchen. She was truly a gracious hostess. She was deemed by her siblings to be the queen of making Bean Dumplings, a traditional family recipe her mother made often as a Saturday meal. During holidays she was always baking goodies, making candies, caramels, fudge and poppy seed bread. Along with baking, she could fry chicken as well as her mother did and her chicken noodle soup was the best ever made.
Judy’s husband helped her to overcome her fear of water. She learned how to swim and even enjoyed the chance to go snorkeling. Judy could often be found in her back yard enjoying her pool and her turtles, “Tina and the Triplets”. Not only did she learn to swim, she also took line dancing lessons. She became a master at her moves. She and her husband enjoyed dancing on a Saturday night.
Judy loved music and was also an avid reader. She would often be reading 2 or 3 murder mystery books at a time. Music was always playing in more than one room as well as outside in her garage, where she spent many a day with numerous neighbors stopping by for a visit. Her freezer was always full of ice cream treats for her neighborhood “grandkids”. Judy began container gardening as well. She grew tomatoes, cucumbers and many herbs. There were numerous pineapple plants she started and avocados as well right beside her beloved Foxtail Palm tree. Judy had a natural talent for home decorating. Her home was a beautiful, inviting place to be. She was known to move things around in a home where she would be visiting for a better visual.
Judy lived in Kansas, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Illinois and Florida. She traveled to Germany and Italy. Of all these places, Florida was her favorite. She loved the tropical flora, the beautiful birds, beaches and most of all, the warm weather.
Judy was a loving daughter, mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. She always had a warm smile and hug for those around her.
Judy E. Lutz, 70, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at the Conroe Regional Medical Center, Houston, Texas. She was predeceased in death by her parents, Daniel and Erlene Borth, and on Dec. 28th, 2015 by her husband George R Lutz.
Surviving family members include her two daughters, Cheryl Bishop of Houston, Texas and Karen Wagner and her husband Kenny of St. Francis, Mn.; three step daughters, Jody Sanchez and her husband Rich, Kathy Lutz and Jenny Lutz all of Illinois; 4 grandchildren, 7 step grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren, 2 step great grandchildren; her siblings, Clark Borth and his wife Susanne of British Columbia, Canada, Carol Tarrell of Titusville, Florida, Mary Schultz and her husband James of Springfield, Ill., Michael Borth of Houston, Texas, Anne Shimsky and husband Frank of Highlands, Nc., and Barbara Geist and husband Larry of Hutchinson, Ks.
The graveside service will be held on Friday, June 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas with The Reverend Tim Leaf officiating. Special music “Amazing Grace” and “Some Where Over The Rainbow” will be sung by Michelle Knight.
Memorials in memory of Judy are suggested to American Heart Association.

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DATELINE:  Ellinwood, Kansas

NAME:  Barbara J. Worman

AGE:   84 yrs

DATE OF DEATH:  May 26, 2016

PLACE OF DEATH: Ellinwood District Hospital

DATE OF BIRTH: June 10, 1931

PLACE OF BIRTH: Grenola, Kansas

PARENTS:   Glen & Hazel Eaglin Neubecker

RESIDENCE:  Ellinwood since 1950 formerly of Winfield, Ks.

OCCUPATION: She was a Library aide at the Ellinwood Library

EDUCATION: She graduated Winfield High School in the class of 1949

MEMBERSHIPS: St. John Lutheran Church, Grove Park Golf Club, of Ellinwood

DATE OF MARRIAGE:  June 9, 1950

PLACE OF MARRIAGE: Ellinwood, Kansas

SPOUSE:  Benny E. Worman

SURVIVORS:  Husband, Benny of the home; 3 Daughters, Deborah Worman, Ellinwood,

Peggy & Monty Enright, Stacey Arehart & Tom Macy both of Manhattan, Ks.;

2 Brothers, Dwight Neubecker, Ft. Worth, Tx., Dwain Neubecker, Wichita, Ks.; 4 Grandchildren, Scott & Molly Arehart, Benjamin & Shelley Enright, Emily & Ben Johnson, Mark Arehart;

1 Great-Grandchild, Bradleigh Arehart; many Nieces & Nephews

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY:  Parents; Sister Shirley Friend

FUNERAL SERVICES:  10:30 A.M., Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church, Ellinwood

OFFICIATING:  Pastor Merlyn Lohrke

BURIAL:  Lakin Comanche Cemetery, Ellinwood

VISITATION: Family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church, Ellinwood,

MEMORIAL:  St. John Lutheran Church, Ellinwood Community Foundation or Ellinwood EMS ,

in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, Kansas

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Archie Milton Edgell was born April 13, 1925 in Rural Gove County, Kansas to Vernon and Rilla (Brockway) Edgell. May 20, 2016 surrounded by family, holding Charlene’s hand, with his great-grandson, Evan, patting his whiskers and giving wet kisses, Archie left this world peacefully.

As we remember Archie, the things that come to mind are his strong character traits, his dedication to family and his church. At a young age Archie learned how to work. He was supporting his family as a teenager. This hard work carried him through life, passing it on to his children, nephews and grandsons. His sons remember when they wanted a day off, Archie let them know that being self-employed didn’t offer that luxury too often. He just told them, “If I don’t get my head off the pillow we don’t eat!” That was Archie.

Archie and Charlene Maupin were married November 19, 1960 in Hill City. As a family man, Archie began gathering relatives together for the “Edgell Reunions”. These are continuing today not only in Kansas, but also Oklahoma, Utah and Washington. With his family and friends, camping and water skiing brought lots of stories: boat flooding and bailing water, running into a sand bar and all those skiing lessons. Archie was always up early at the lake as he had to be the first one on the water “to stir it up.”

Archie could always be counted on to help others, whether it was moving day, repairs to homes or tragedies. This also carried on to his church mission. He would go to help victims of fires and floods, and trips to Mexico and Honduras; building churches, working circles around the younger men.

Archie will be remembered with love by all who knew him. We will never forget his infectious smile, his overalls, and the dash of his truck covered with fig newtons, licorice, Planter’s peanuts, and rattlesnake rattles. He had many “isms”. Some of them were his love for coffee, naps after lunch, reading and collecting National Geographic Magazines. His CB handle was “9 Nails” because he had planed off one pinky finger.

Archie lived his life as a carpenter and family man. He took pride in his craft and his family. His generosity, work ethic, humility and selflessness were his greatest qualities that he would want us to aspire to. Rest in the arms of the Lord, Archie. Well done, good and faithful servant.

Laurene S. Pridey, 81, of Minneapolis, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 23rd, at Salina Regional Health Center.

Laurene was born in Minneapolis, Kansas on February 4, 1935, a daughter of the late Dotha (Heberly) Larson Miller and Floyd Larson and late step-father Louis Miller.

She was very active at the First United Methodist Church in Minneapolis, including Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Director and Teacher, Rock Club Teacher and Helper, Mission Committee Chair and Missionary Contact.  She was also very active in The Order of the Eastern Star.

Survivors include son, Sam Pridey, of Minneapolis, Kansas; adopted daughters Angel Constable and Patti Huiett; grandchildren, Carli Rudder (Adam), Louis Pridey (Rosie) Skyler Constable (Taylor), Ashley Constable, Austin Constable, Brock Constable, Reesa Huiett and Joseph Huiett; great grandchildren, Jonathan Rudder, Jerimiah Rudder, Caleb Rudder and Oliver Constable.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Vernon, and her husband and soul mate Gale; infant son, Charles; and grandson, Samuel.

At the family’s request there will be no visitation as cremation will take place.

A dual memorial service is being planned for the fall for Laurene and Gale.

Memorial contributions may be made to help with funeral expenses in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio Salina, Kansas 67401.

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Mildred “Darlene” Phelps, 87, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Salina Regional Health Center surrounded by her loving family. Darlene was born March 5, 1929, in Detroit, Mich., the daughter of Dwight and Irma Yordy.

As a child, Darlene’s family moved to Mulberry Township of Kansas, where she attended the Yordy School and later graduated from Brookville High School. She met Clinton Wayne Phelps at the opening dedication of Kanopolis Dam. They were married Oct. 8, 1948, and remained in their Salina home for 68 years. The Phelpses started their family, and five children were blessed to this union. Darlene worked as a seamstress at Craddock Uniforms Inc. and also held multiple roles at Asbury Hospital for 17 years. She loved using her seamstress skills to clothe her family and for other ministry needs. She enjoyed worshiping her Lord with her First Covenant Church family.

Darlene is survived by daughter Margie and husband Dennis Powell; son Larry and wife Connie Phelps; daughter Susan and husband Larry Jameson; daughter Becky and husband Bob Walters; and son Tom and wife Kim Phelps. She was very loving and proud of her 73 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband and twin grandchildren.

Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 27, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina.

Celebration of Life: 2 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at Salina Bible Church, 2100 Quincy St.

The family of Darlene Phelps suggests memorials be given to Salina Bible Church, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

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Zella Marie Bishop, 76, of Salina, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016. She was born July 8, 1939, in Salina, the daughter of Edward and Myrtle Kerby.

She is survived by her sister, Delores Ramsey, of Salina; children, Richard Wilcox, of Overland Park, Cynthia Cronk, of Burdick, and Charles Wilcox, of Salina; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Zella was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Leonard “Junior” Frye and Jackie Kerby.

In loving memory of a caring, giving and loving person, who most just called “Mom,” the family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina.

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TESCOTT — Jeffrey G. Leazer, 57, of Tescott, died Tuesday, May 24, 2016. He was born Dec. 24, 1958, in Lincoln Neb.

Mr. Leazer was preceded in death by his brother, Mark Leazer; father, Gene Autry Leazer; and grandparents, Robert and Frances Ziegler.

Jeff was a partner with Larry Newingham; they owned Bennington Fiberglass.

He is survived by his daughter, Auzia Leazer, and son, Geoff Leazer, both of Salina; mother, Judy Doner; stepfather, Larry Doner; brother, Bob Challquist, of Topeka; aunts and uncles, Ed and Melinda Gould and Bryce and Susan Area; ex-wife, Stacy Lynn Leazer-Ray; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and many good friends and loyal customers.

He was a loving father and a great friend to many people. Jeff enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, football, frisbie and target shooting. He is a former member of the Santa Fe Cruisers. He spent most of his time in either the garage or his garden.

A memorial potluck will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at his home, 129 N. Nebraska, Tescott. The family suggests memorials be made to the Jeffrey Leazer Memorial Fund and may be sent to or left in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina.

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James “Bud” Weishaar
90, passed away Thursday, May 26th, in Abilene. He was born January 26, 1926 at Elmo, the son of Hugo and Ollie (Longhofer) Weishaar. Growing up in the area, Bud attended local schools and graduated from Hope High School with the class of 1944. He was a World War II Army veteran having served in Okinawa and with the occupation forces in Korea until 1946. On April 28, 1947, Bud married Wilmetta Sellers in Abilene. All of their married life was spent in Abilene. He had been employed by Meade Battery and Electric for fifty years, retiring in 1996. Bud enjoyed playing bridge and golf, especially the men’s senior tournaments. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Maudie Marie Vinduska and Evelyn Martin and a grandson, Jon Weishaar. Bud was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church, the V.F.W., and a 52 year member of the Elk’s Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Wilmetta “Willie” Weishaar of Abilene; two daughters, Diane (Dee) Greenough of Abilene and Denise (Dennis) Haynes of Hays; a son, Dennis (Teresa) Weishaar of Abilene; 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Marvin (Mary) Weishaar of Liberty,MO and other relatives.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 1st, at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Abilene with Fr. Henry Baxa officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. St. Joseph Cemetery north of Abilene. A parish rosary will be recited 5:00 PM Tuesday, May 31st, at the Danner Funeral Home with family visitation following until 6:30 PM. The family suggests memorial contributions in his name be made to the Hospice of Dickinson County or the St. Andrews Catholic Church. They may be left at the church the day of the service or left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home POB 758 Abilene, Kansas 67410.
Condolences: http://dannerfuneralhome.net/

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Rosie F. Peschka, 92, passed away May 27, 2016 at Heartland Haven in Inman. Born January 12, 1924 in Barton County, she was the daughter of Frank and Mary T. (Schreiber) Pelz. She grew up in rural Barton County and attended country grade school then graduated from Hoisington High School. She moved to her farmstead south of Wilson in 1951. In her later years, Rosie was a dedicated employee of Eschbaugh Advertising in Wilson.
She was a member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and Altar Society in Wilson. Rosie’s life was about her family. She was the caretaker and peacemaker of her sisters, children, and grandchildren. Although she wore many hats, farm woman, mom, and grandma were the ones which brought her the most joy.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sons; Michael (Karen) Peschka of Wilson, Randall (Nancy) Peschka of Ellsworth, daughters; Linda Nowlin (Al Slechten) of Burleson, TX, Karen Peschka (Bea Gotschall) of Geneseo, KS, six grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and a sister Kathryn Mater. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Eleanor Riedl and Shirley Pelz.
Memorials are suggested to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church or Wilson Senior Center, in care of the funeral home.

Mary Jane “Merk” Ryan, 90, of Salina, went to her heavenly home Thursday, May 26, 2016. She was born June 1, 1925, in Salina, the daughter of Bernard and Genevieve (McMillin) Ludes.

A mother to many and friend to all, Merk was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her. She never left a belly empty or a heart less than full and truly found joy in taking care of family and friends. From baiting a hook to preparing a family feast, she approached all things in life with spunk and grace. To be loved by her has been a blessing.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Jack, Bill, Jim and Patricia.

Merk is survived by her husband of 72 years, Guy R. Ryan Jr.; three sons, Guy III (Rhonda), Jim and Jerry (Rhonda); siblings, Regina, Eddie (Pat), and Joan (Tom); 10 grandchildren, Marci, Mandie, Cara, Tara, Jeremy, Jimmy, Heather, Matt, Erin and Jaime; and 10 great-grand children, Kelsey, Kyle, Grace, Anna, Nathan, Makenna, Colton, Kaitlyn, Tanner and Mazie.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, at Ryan Mortuary, with vigil service at 6:30.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, with burial following at Hillcrest Mausoleum in Gypsum Hill Cemetery.

Memorials are to Sacred Heart Cathedral or Sacred Heart Jr./Sr. High School.

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Darrell A Baker, 86, of Solomon, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016. He was born November 13, 1929, in Minneapolis, KS, the son of Boyd and Margaret (Freeman) Baker.

He married Peggy (Cooley) Weller on July 24, 1970

He is survived by his daughter, Rita (Robert) Macy of Abilene, KS, sons, Douglas (Marva) Weller of Salina, KS and Chris (Marilyn) Weller of Tonganoxie, KS. Grandchildren, Shayna (Rob) Barbee, Michael (Joycelyn) Weller, Joseph (Kaysha) Macy, Ashley (Mark) Gepner, Mark (Kara) Macy, Madison Weller, and Christy (Joey) Oxley. Greatgrandchildren, Nathan, Andrew and Ryan Weller; Makenna and Savanna Barbee; Anna, Nolan and Ella Gepner and Mason McNeil.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Peggy, and sister Dorothy Rhea.

Darrell was an Army veteran, worked for Rhea Construction Company and for USD 305 in Salina, KS until his retirement. Darrell enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, playing pitch, and repairing small engines.

Visitation with the family will be held at the Carlson-Becker Funeral Home in Solomon, KS on Tuesday, May 31 from 6-8:00PM. Service will be at the Solomon Yoked Presbyterian Church in Solomon, KS on Wednesday, June 1 at 10:30AM. with Reverend Roland Slater officiating Graveside services will be at 2:00PM on June 1 at Roselawn Cemetery in Salina, KS.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Solomon Yoked Parish Church and may be sent in care of the Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, P.O. Box 308, Solomon, Kansas 67480.

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Ronald L. “Ron” Garver, SR. was born April 6, 1948 the son of Dwight and Alice (Ritzman) Garver in Abilene. He graduated from Chapman High School in 1967 and attended Salina Area Vo-Tech.
Ron was a telecommunications technician for United Telephone Company for over 40 years. He was a member of the Abilene Bible Baptist Church in Abilene and enjoyed taking his grandchildren to church, hunting, fishing, but especially spending time with his family.
On May 2, 1969 he married Lavina Zook in Abilene. She survives of the home. Ron is also survived by his daughters Lori, Lisa; son Ron II; brothers Lee Garver of Talmage, Denny Garver of Abilene, Rick Garver of Manhattan, Roger Garver of St. George; sister-In-Law Donna Garver of Andover; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Don.
Services for Ron will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the Abilene Bible Baptist Church in Abilene with Pastor Dan Schiffbauer and Pastor Steve Prickett officiating. Ron’s final resting place will be in the Bethel Cemetery in the Moonlight Community.
Friends may sign the register book at the funeral home Tuesday and from 1:00 p.m. – service time Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made in Ron’s name to the Abilene Bible Baptist Church Missions or for his Grandchildren’s College Fund and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

DATELINE: Lyons, Kansas

NAME: Gerald Bruce Collins

AGE: 63 years

DATE OF DEATH: May 29, 2016

PLACE OF DEATH: Hospice House, Hutchinson, Kansas

DATE OF BIRTH: June 12, 1952

PLACE OF BIRTH: Springfield, Missouri

PARENTS: Troy Gilbert & Shirley Ann Springer Collins

RESIDENCE: He has lived in Lyons since 1983, formerly of Mayetta, Kansas

OCCUPATION: He worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation in Lyons, from 1982 until his retirement in 2010.

EDUCATION: He graduated from Mayetta High School with the class of 1970.

DATE OF MARRIAGE: August 17, 1974

PLACE OF MARRIAGE: Holton, Kansas

SPOUSE: Kathryn Ann McCauley

SURVIVORS: Wife, Kathryn Ann Collins of the home; son, Bruce W. & Jennifer Collins, Hoyt, KS.; daughters, Becky A. & Ryan Sears, and Kathy S. Collins & Paul Crandall, both of Little River, KS.; brothers, Troy & Karol Collins, Salina, KS., Basil Collins and Otis Collins, both of Springfield, MO.; sisters, Neice Collins and Teresa Collins, both of Springfield, MO.; grandchildren, Wade and Dylan Collins, Brianna, Bryce, Brayden, and Bethany Sears, Shawna, Madison, and Katie Jo Collins, and David Crandall; gt. grandson Carter Konen

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: His parents

FUNERAL SERVICES: 1:00 P.M., Friday, June 3, 2016 at Holton Cemetery, Holton, Kansas

OFFICIATING: Pastor Victor Halfmoon

BURIAL: Holton Cemetery, Holton, Kansas

VISITATION: 4:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M

MEMORIAL: Legacy Bible Church, Hutchinson, Windom Elementary Greenhouse Project in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

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Della June Andersen was born to Earl and Lelia (Neu) Gard at Powell, Wyoming on June 8, 1935, the second of three children and departed this earth May 29, 2016 at Minneapolis, Kansas.

She attended grade school at Edson, KS and graduated from high school at Sugar City, CO in 1953. She later enrolled in the X-ray Technician training program at Grace Hospital in Hutchinson, KS. While there, she met a school teacher, Louis Andersen, and they were married on August 22, 1956. To this union, three daughters were born.

Della June worked a variety of places as she accompanied her husband as he moved from school district to school district. She worked in the offices at Ft Leavenworth, in banks at Minneapolis and Inman, and the county extension office at Mankato, to name a few. Della June was a member of First United Methodist Church of Minneapolis and for many years was very active in UMW.

She was an avid reader, frequenting local libraries wherever she lived. She also spent much time reading to sightless or near sightless ladies. Della June liked to bake cookies, especially for her grandchildren, and did so until the last few weeks she was with us. Even though she was afflicted with MS for about 35 years, she always had a smiling face when she was among people. She also was well known among friends and relatives for remembering birthdays and anniversaries.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Raymond.

Survivors include her husband Louis, sister Norma Crockett of Arvada, CO, daughters Blythe (Evan) Atwell, Virginia (Craig) Wallace, of Minneapolis, KS, Jo (Ed) Stahlman of Mammoth Spring, AR, grandchildren Shelby Atwell, Seth (Chelsea) Atwell, Trisha (Robert) Johnson, Deyrle (Christine) Wallace, Daylan Wallace, Daren (Heather) Wallace and Justin (Lori) Stahlman, seven great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Della June is to be cremated and plans for a memorial services will be at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the First United Methodist Church or the Golden Wheel Senior Center both of Minneapolis, KS. Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis, is handling the arrangements.

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Ramona Lee “Moe” Lacy, 51, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 7:58 p.m., Sunday, May 29th, 2016 at K.U. Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.

Ramona was born in McPherson, Kansas on August 20, 1964, a daughter of Sharon Grace (Koehn) and Jerry Lee Stubby.

Ramona attended Wickersham and Santa Fe grade schools, graduated from Inman High School, Inman, Kansas in 1982. She then attended Hesston College, Hesston, Kansas.

She was a member of First Christian Church McPherson, where she was a member of the Disciples Women’s Fellowship and she served her church through the years in several capacities.

Ramona was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in this manner. She also worked as a Beauty Consultant for Mary Kay, and was working for Peoples Bank and Trust, McPherson.

Ramona was a member of Omicron Delta of Beta Sigma Phi where she served in several office positions. Ramona enjoyed life, horseback riding, reading, spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, and loved animals and had many pets through the years.

Ramona Lee Stubby was united in marriage to Michael “Mike” T. Lacy on June 14, 1986 at Inman Mennonite Church, Inman, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together, rural McPherson until 1998 when they moved to McPherson.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of nearly 30 years, Mike Lacy, of McPherson, Kansas; her children, Brooke Martens and her husband Brandon, Cruz Lacy and significant other Elizabeth Farney, and Danielle Lacy, all of McPherson; her parents Jerry and Sharon Stubby, of Inman, Kansas; her siblings, Melissa Bernhardt and her husband Doug, of Inman, Kansas, and Jason Stubby, of Medicine Lodge, Kansas; her favorite granddaughter, Brynn Martens; nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at First Christian Church, McPherson, Kansas.

The funeral service will be held at the First Christian Church, McPherson, KS, at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 3rd, 2016 with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating.

The final resting place will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church or the K.U. Medical Center Hepatology Unit and they can be sent in care of the Glidden – Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.

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Ruth Irene Eickman of Lincoln, NE, passed away at the Monarch House Hospice Care Facility on May 28, 2016 at the age of 87. Ruth will be remembered for her sharp wit, willing leadership, and faithful service to her family, church, educational and local communities.
Born on the family farm in Republic Co., Kansas, August 27, 1928, Ruth was the fifth of seven children born to Lawrence William and Margaret (Davis) Eickman. After Ruth’s mother died her father remarried, adding a second mother, two more sisters and a brother to the family. As her brothers and sisters married and began families, Ruth shared in the lives of her forty nieces and nephews.
Ruth attended the Victor School #36 in Republic County, Kansas through sixth grade and finished school in Chester, NE. She attended Wesleyan College in Lincoln, NE, graduating with a Bachelor Degree, earning her first teaching certificate. Ruth continued her education, completing a Masters Degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She began her life-long teaching career in Beatrice, Ne, also teaching two years in Sydney, NE before moving to Lincoln. During her 39 years in Lincoln, Ruth served Bethany, Pershing, Norwood Park, Rousseau, Holmes, and Randolph Schools as either a teacher or Principal. She was also the Director of Federal Programs at the Central Office from 1964-1971. Before retiring from Lincoln Public Schools in, 1988, Ruth chose to leave administration and go back to classroom teaching so she could experience, once again, that daily joy of watching young children learn. She joined the teaching staff of Randolph Elementary School where she taught kindergarten.
Retirement gave Ruth the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong desire to serve others beyond the US borders. She became a Peace Corp volunteer in 1989 and spent two years as a teacher trainer in Cameroon, West Africa. Upon her return from Africa she shared her souvenirs and experiences with hundreds of children and adults through speaking engagements. Other volunteer services included work with Heifer Project International, The Lincoln Literacy Council, The Refugee Women’s Sewing Group, The Lincoln Public Schools Foundation, Christ United Methodist Church, Eastmont Towers, and many more.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Margaret Eickman and Ruth Corbit Eickman, brothers Don and wife Nellie Eickman, Dale and wife Betty Eickman, Warren Eickman, Neal and wife Donna Eickman, Wayne Corbit, sister Ruth Canning, Marge TeKolste and sister-in-law Reuberta Eickman.
Survivors include brother, Milton Eickman, sister, Betty Corbit Cassleman Bradford, sisters-in-law Gweneth (Mrs. Warren) Eickman and Betty (Mrs. Wayne) Corbit, brothers-in-law Larry TeKolste and Virgil Canning and many, many nieces, nephews, their families and her many friends.
Services for Ruth Eickman will be held Friday, June 10, 2016 in Chester, NE. Inurnment at 10:00AM at the Chester Cemetery with Memorial Service at 11:00AM at the Chester United Methodist Church, with Pastor Mark Baldwin, officiating. A luncheon for family and friends will follow the services.
Friends may sign the register at Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS from 1PM until 5 PM on Thursday, June 9, 2016 and prior to the services at the Church.
Memorials to Chester United Methodist Church, Christ United Methodist Church, Lincoln, NE or Lincoln Public Schools Foundation.
Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Ronald Martin Schneeman, 67, Salina, died May 19, 2016 at the Bethany Home in Lindsborg, Kansas. He was born January 28, 1949 in Salina to Albert and Katherine (Jensen) Schneeman. He was a graduate of Salina Central High. From 1968-1972, he served in the U.S. Air Force. For over forty years, Ron was employed in the automotive glass industry in Salina. He owned and operated his own lawn business RMS Enterprises, and retired in the fall of 2015.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents.

Ron leaves behind, two daughters, Leslie Scheier and Alison Schneeman; a sister, Joyce Bunting, and four grandchildren, Connor, Ava, Bennett, and Jensen Scheier; and many other beloved family members.

A Cremation Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, with graveside services following in the Franklin Cemetery, Tescott. Directly after the graveside service, we request all friends and family to attend the final “Cast Off” for Ron at the Bennington State Lake, food and fishing supplies will be provided. In lieu of flowers, your attendance would be most appreciated and memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Home, in care of the mortuary.

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Peyton Marie Georgia Parker, 8, Minneapolis, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at the Salina Regional Health Center. She was born May 5, 2008 in Salina to Kenneth and Ashlee (Weis) Parker.

Peyton was preceded in death by her maternal grandma, Tina Weis.

Survivors include her parents Kenneth and Ashlee; brothers Maleik and Kendricc Parker; sister Zion Parker; maternal grandfather Mike Weis; and paternal grandparents Larry Parker and Chandra Parker.

There are no services planned at this time. Memorials may be made to the Parker Family to assist with medical expenses and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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Brett Lange, 22, our loving son, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016. He was born October 26, 1993, in Salina, the son of Jim and Kris Lange.

Brett is survived by his parents; brothers, Ryan (Jana) Lange and Kurt Lange; sister, Jacki (Keith) Cooper; nephew, Ben Cooper; nieces, Addy Cooper and Aubree Lange; grandparents, Margaret Lange and George Wiemers; aunts, uncles and many cousins. Besides love for his family Brett was passionate about his bulldog, Mac and he really enjoyed working hard in the produce department at Dillon’s and considered them a 2nd family.

Brett will be greatly missed by family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 4, 2016, Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina. Memorial contributions may be given to Salina Animal Shelter, and left in care of the mortuary.

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William W. Dunphy, age 82, left his earthly home on Sun., May 29, 2016 at Via Christi Village, Manhattan, KS. He was born on Aug. 2, 1933 in Clyde, KS to Walter & Elva (LeSage) Dunphy.

He attended school at St. Ann’s in Clyde before attending and graduating from Conception Seminary in Missouri. He served as a nursing home administrator for nursing homes in Clifton, KS; Techemah, NE & Glasco, KS. He later served for several years as a Chaplain for Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan. He also was a columnist for the Blade Empire and author of the books “In the Meantime” & Snoopers Tale”. He married Emma Dallen on June 17, 1989 in Concordia. He enjoyed creative writing and giving ‘funspirational’ Peanuts talks. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Manhattan.

He is survived by his wife, Emma Dunphy, Manhattan; step daughters, Teresa Benyshek (Phillip Ebel), Manhattan & Cathy O’Rourke, Longmont, CO; step grandchildren, Cody Benyshek & Lily Ebel, Manhattan; sister, Eloise Spurgeon, Wichita & brother in law, Eldon “Ike” Bergstrom.

He was preceded in death by his parents & 4 sisters, Catherine Marcotte, Mary Anne Jacob, Rita L’Ecuyer & Gertrude Bergstrom.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Fri., June 3, 2016 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Clyde. Visitation will be from 9 am to 9 pm, Thurs., June 2, 2016 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home. The family will have a Rosary at 9:30 am, Fri. at the church prior to the services. The family suggests memorials to the Mt. Calvary Cemetery Fund or St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Manhattan, in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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HALSTEAD – Lois G. Held, age 85, passed away May 29, 2016, at LakePoint of Wichita.  She was born in Wichita, on January 30,  1931.  On February 12, 1951, she was united in marriage to Jimmie Held.  They owned and operated Held’s Gas and Grocery in Halstead, for over 40 years.  They also raised sheep and she rescued over 1000 cats in her lifetime.  She was preceded in death by her husband Jim Held in March, 2010; a son Sammie Held in June, 2015; and 3 step-sisters:  Dixie, Shirley, Eva Joyce.  She is survived by her son Roger Held and his wife Kathy of Wichita; daughters:  Robin Stephens and her husband Chris of Sweetwater, Texas; Sandy Southern and her husband Bill of Peabody; and Martha Chastain of Wichita; a half-brother Barton White of Harrison, Arkansas; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law Nell Endsley of Wichita.  Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until Service Time.  Interment will be in the Green Valley Cemetery, Furley.  A Memorial Fund has been established for Good Shepherd Hospice in care of Lamb Funeral Home, 120 S Main, Whitewater, KS, 67154.  Online  Condolences may be left at:  www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.

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Lucile Marie Vanek, 96, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Lucile was born to Edward and Lillie Kaump on July 6, 1919 in Riley County, Kansas. She attended Center Hill school through the eighth grade. She attended Randolph High School where she graduated in 1937. During high school Lucile played on the basketball team. She continued to love sports throughout her life.
Lucile’s mother died when Lucile was thirteen years old. That was a very difficult time for her. Her sister, Ella, who was ten years older became the keeper of the home. Lucile didn’t like it when Ella would say, “I’m a day older, so you need to listen to me.”
Lucile married Albert Vanek, a farmer from Garrison, KS, on November 24, 1944 at the Swede
Creek Church parsonage, Riley County. He and three brothers had a wheat farm in Ottawa County west of Oak Hill, Kansas. Albert and Lucile began their married life there. Later they built a new home. When her dad grew older and needed care, Lucile and her husband, Albert, invited him into their home where she cared for him for several years. He also spent time with her sister Ella. They lived on the farm until 1989 when they retired and moved to Miltonvale. After Albert’s death in 1996, Lucile sold the home and moved into an apartment. Then in 2007, she moved to Park Villa Nursing Home.
Lucile loved to garden, work on the farm, and raise chickens. The Lord Jesus Christ and church were very important to her. She and Albert first attended Antioch, a country church in Ottawa County, where she served as a Sunday School teacher and Bible School teacher among other things. After its closing, they attended F.C. Hill Memorial Wesleyan Church in Miltonvale where she served as treasurer for fifteen years and as a Sunday School teacher.
Lucile served as a school board member for Union School, a country school just east of their farm. Albert and Lucile played games with their neighbors and enjoyed Senior Citizens after they moved to Miltonvale. They delighted in family. They had no children but loved their nieces and nephews and often had them stay with them. Lucile also continued her family tradition of popcorn and pop on Sunday nights with family that could come.
Lucile is remembered as a joyful person who never complained, made people laugh, and a spiritual mentor. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, her parents, sister Ella, and brothers Ray, Ralph, and Glenn. Lucile is survived by: niece, Janice Lacy and husband Glenn Lee; nephew, David Toburen and wife Connie; niece, Lois Keller and husband Wayne; nephew, Bruce Kaump and wife Kristi; niece, Deanne Schoenberger and husband Jim; nephew, Dennis Kaump; niece, Twila Brotton; niece, Mary Alice Stringer and husband Ed; Delbert Vanek and wife Judy; and many great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: 1:30 PM Thursday, June 2, 2016 at F.C. Hill Memorial Wesleyan Church

Visitation: Thursday, 12:30 until service time at the church

Burial: Miltonvale Cemetery, Miltonvale, KS

Memorials: the church or Bethel Faith Home Mission

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Betty Jackson, 88 died May 30, 2016 in Clifton, KS. She was born on April 15, 1928 in Concordia, Kansas, the daughter of Emmett Labes and Eva Bachtell. Betty graduate from Clyde High School. She married Donald Jackson on June 23, 1947 and he preceded her in death. She farmed with her husband before moving to Clifton in 1986. Betty was a former member of the First Christian Church of Clifton, a current member of the Clyde Christian Church, and the Clifton American Legion Auxiliary. She was also preceded in death by her son, Larry, a great grandson, and a brother, Herry Labes.

Survivors:

Daughter: Judy Slye, of Clifton, KS

Brother: Emmett Labes, of Belleville, KS

6 Grandchildren, 2 Step-grandchildren and 13 Great-grandchildren

Funeral Services: 10:00 AM Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Clyde
Christian Church in Clyde, Kansas.

Minister: Pastor Fred Applegarth

Burial: Pleasant View Cemetery, Vining, Kansas

Visitation: will be from 5-7 PM Friday at Turner’s Funeral Home, Clifton, Kansas

Memorials: may be made to the Clyde Christian Church and can be sent in care of the funeral home.

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Mary Elizabeth (Neal) Karnes passed away Friday, May 27, 2016, at the Ness County Long Term Care at the age of 80. She was born August 29, 1935, in Sheridan County, Kansas to Charles English and Nellie Anna (Shea) Neal. Mary attended grade and high school in Hoxie, Kansas graduating with the class of 1953.

Mary worked at the Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care as a Nurse’s Aide, and for a short while, as a cook at the Hoxie Grade School. From the Grade School, she went to work at the Sheridan County Health Complex in the Food Service Department. Mary received her Certificate of Completion for the Food Service Supervisor’s Course from The University of North Dakota in January 1980 and became the Dietary Manager working for Sheridan County Health Complex until her retirement.

Mary married Arthur “Art” Ray Karnes Jr. on January 17, 1954, at the Hoxie United Methodist Church. Art and Mary had four children Raymond, Rhonda, Ronald, and Robert.
Mary loved life. She was a life-long member of the Hoxie United Methodist Church. She taught Sunday and Bible School, was a member of the church choir and United Methodist Women. Mary was a member of the Hoxie American Legion Auxiliary. She served as a Den Mother for Cub Scouts and as a Girl Scout Leader.

She was a wonderful cook and loved to bake. One of Mary’s favorite times of the year was making cookies for the Methodist Church Cookie Walk. She greatly enjoyed her volunteer time at the DSNWK and her cooking and baking projects there. Her garden and flowers were very important to her. She liked working in her yard, quilting and crocheting, and laughing. She loved to sing and was a long time member of the M & M’s, a local singing group. Mary was a very creative person. She taught her children how to laugh and the importance of laughter. Mary’s family was very important to her. Of all her hobbies, her favorite was her grandchildren.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Heim (John) of Ness City, Kansas; sons, Raymond Karnes (Vicki) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ronald Karnes (Helaine) of Haysville, Kansas, and Robert Karnes of Kansas City, Missouri; brother, Varlan E. Neal (Catherine) of Oberlin, Kansas; nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles English and Nellie Anna Neal; her husband, Arthur Ray Karnes Jr.; brothers, Charles ‘Allen’ Neal, James Edward Neal, William Dean Neal; and sister, Ruby Anna Holmes.

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, June 2, 2016, at the Hoxie United Methodist Church, at 2:00 P.M. Burial will be in the Hoxie City Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 1, 2016, from 10:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M., family will receive friends from 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. all at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to the Hoxie United Methodist Church or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Wichita, Kansas and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, P.O. Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. On-line condolences may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

The love of Mary’s life was her family, especially her grand and great-grandchildren. She taught them all to enjoy their lives and laugh with joy and gladness. Her kind spirit and gentle touch will always be missed but remembered and cherished with love.

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Valerie C. VanLoenen, 55 of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, May 29, 2016, at her daughter Rachael’s home in LaCrosse, Kansas.

Valerie was born on March 21, 1961, in Grants, New Mexico, the daughter of Lyle and Opal (Anthony) Casper.  Later the family moved to Russell, Kansas, where Valerie spent most of her childhood and attended Russell schools.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Bryan VanLoenen on May 08, 1982 at the Methodist Church in Bogue, Kansas.  From this union Valerie and Bryan were blessed with 2 children Jonathan and Rachael.  She worked as a certified nurse’s assistant for over 20 years in Hill City and Russell.  She enjoyed attending the Methodist Church.  She also enjoyed taking care of people and helping them during their time of need.  Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her 3 granddaughters.

Surviving family include her father Lyle L. Casper of Russell; ex-husband Bryan VanLoenen of Bogue, Kansas; son Jonathan VanLoenen and daughter Rachael Burnah and husband Josh all of La Crosse, Kansas ; sister Deborah Clark and husband Gary of Russell; brothers Jackie L. Casper of Gorham, Kansas, Gary W. Casper and wife Bernice of Murray, Kentucky, Joel R. Casper and wife Michelle, Dale A. Casper and wife Jayne and David B. Casper all of Russell; granddaughters Adrianna, Brianna and Giavanna.  

She was preceded in death by her mother Opal Casper and brother Lyle O. “Scooter” Casper.

A celebration of Valerie’s life will be held at 10 A.M. on Friday, June 03, 2016, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas with Pastor Roger Dennis officiating.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Thursday, June 02, 2016, at the mortuary with family present to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Thursday evening.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Johnathan Dean Taylor, 26, of Salina, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016. He was born in Salina to Rose Ann (Swisher) Taylor and John R. Taylor on Oct. 23, 1989.

Johnathan graduated from Salina South High School in 2007. He worked for Frisbie Contruction in Gypsum. In his spare time, he loved spending time with his children, family and friends. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, working on cars and helping others.

Survivors include: his mother, Rose Ann; father, John and Myra Taylor; children, Mia Taylor, Derek Zwigart, Justin Zwigart, Tyler Witte and Nevaya Humphrey, all of Salina; sister, Tiffany Taylor and fiancé Ben Clark, of Wichita; brothers, Austin Cart and Connor Cart, both of Salina; grandparents, Rob Pejsha, of Salina, and Nancy and Dean Swisher, of Gypsum; niece, Ashlyn Taylor; aunts and uncles, Jereferol and Jimmy McGrew, of Wichita, Brenda and John Peterson, and Brian Swisher, all of Salina; and numerous cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sharon Pejsha, and uncle, Brad Swisher.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 2, and funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 3, both at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina. Interment will follow in Gypsum Valley Cemetery, Gypsum.

Memorials may be made to the Johnathan Taylor Memorial fund in honor of the children and are in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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Bruce W. Barefield, 67, Minneapolis, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2016 at his home. He was born October 28, 1948 in Topeka to Robert Boyd and Marilyn O. (Price) Barefield.

Bruce was a 1967 graduate of Minneapolis High School and he then attended Kansas State University from 1967-71. He served his country for two years in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Bruce earned his Law Degree from Washburn University in 1976. He and Karen Thompson were united in marriage on December 30, 1974. They joined Robert Barefield at the Barefield Law Office in Minneapolis in 1976 and practiced for 40 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife Karen of the home; daughters Gisela Grigg and husband Steve of Minneapolis and Andrea Barefield of Las Vegas, NV; brother Russell Barefield and wife Melanie of Minneapolis; sister Robin Barefield Munsey and husband Mike of Kodiak, AK; and two grandchildren Tyler and Kaysie Grigg both of Minneapolis.

Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 4 at the First Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis.  Burial will be in Highland Cemetery with military honors.  Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis, where the family will receive friends from 5-7. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Minneapolis High School Alumni Scholarship Fund and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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Vicki Jean Hay, 58 of Lyons, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 in Salina. She was born July 8, 1957 in Tabor, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her mother; Twyla Lawrence, her sister; Carla Biessene and her brother; Robin Lawrence.

Survivors include her father; Robert E. Lawrence of Lyons, her loving husband of 38 years, Thomas Hay, children; Ginger Brunning of Ellsworth, Thomas (Gabrielle) of Shelbyville, KY, Jason (Christie) Hay of Ellsworth, Janet (Aaron) Blagg of Udall and Heather (Chris) Larson of Kanapolis a foster child; Tony Heenan Erittanie of Ottawa, and a brother; Billy (Stephanie) Waters of Hooper, NE. and 12 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Steve Burr, 75, passed away on May 30, 2016. Mr. Burr was born June 27, 1940 in Salina and has been a life long resident. Steve was a real estate broker for over 40 years, selling farms and ranches in North Central Kansas and was owner of Burr’s Farm and Ranch Realty. He was a cattleman.

He was a graduate of Kansas Wesleyan University with a degree in Elementary Education and from Colorado State University with a degree in Wildlife Biology. He was founder and first president of both the Smoky Hills Audubon Society and the Kansas Audubon Council and served as the first chairman of the Kansas Nongame Wildlife Advisory Council. He served on the boards of the Land Institute, Kansas Ornithological Society, Friends of the Smoky Hills Museum, Hedville Elevator, Kansas Rural Center, Kansas Grazers Association, The Cardinal Foundation, Ell-Saline FFA advisory board and Kansas Farmers Union policy board.

Mr. Burr was a charter member of the Brookville Lions club and served as its president. He served 7 years on the Ell-Saline School board. He was the recipient of numerous conservation awards for his efforts with wildlife management and sustainable agricultural practices.

He was preceded in death by his father, Sheldon Burr; mother, June Burr; brother, Lance Burr; and stepmother, Norma Burr.

Survivors include his wife, Ginny, of the home; a son, Jed, of rural Saline County; a daughter, Hannah (Ross) Fellows, and one grandson, Hunter Fellows, all of Kearney, NE; and his stepmother, Joyce Burr, Salina.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Monday, June 6, 2016 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Salina. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ryan Mortuary on Sunday, June 5 from 5 until 8 pm, where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm.

Memorials are suggested to the Salina Animal Shelter, Immanuel Lutheran Church or the Smoky Hills Audubon Society.

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Marvin P. “Squeak” Geist Sr., 93, passes away Tuesday, May 31st, in Abilene. He was born March 10, 1923 near Upland, the son of Boyd and Marie (Meister) Geist. Growing up in the area, Marvin attended Fragrant Hill Grade School and graduated from Enterprise High School. He was an Army Veteran serving in World War II, a prisoner of war and was awarded the purple heart. On June 23, 1947 Marvin married Marion Elizabeth Page in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The first four years of their married were spent in Arkansas before moving to a farm near Abilene. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Marvin P. Geist Jr. and a brother, Sam Geist. Marvin was a member of D.A.V., American Legion and V.F.W.
Marvin is survived by his wife, Marion, of Abilene; a granddaughter, Adrian (Matt) Hettenbach, of Solomon; a daughter-in-law, Cheril Janssen-Geist, of Solomon and a niece, Kay Geist-Selders, of Salina.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Monday, June 6th, at the Danner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Bethel Cemetery northeast of Abilene. The family will receive friends 2:00 to 3:00 PM Sunday, June 5th, at the Danner Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions in his name be made to the Abilene Softball League. They may be left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home POB 758 Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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James “Jim” Johnson, age 64, passed away on Tues., May 31, 2016 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS. He was born on Sept. 23, 1951 in Concordia, KS to Floyd & Gerna (Kelly) Johnson, Sr.

He graduated from Concordia High School & served in the Army National Guard. Jim was a lifelong Concordia area resident. He married Shirley Johnson on Oct. 9, 1971 at the First United Methodist Church, Concordia. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church & Heartland Auto Club, Concordia. Jim worked for Cloud County in maintenance at the Cloud County Courthouse for over 25 years and helped his uncle, Bill Kelley farm in the local area.

Jim is survived by his wife, Shirley, Concordia; daughter, Stacy Mitchell (Rocky), Topeka; grandchildren, Rachelle & Cole, Topeka; brother, Richard Johnson (Pam), Tonkawa, OK; sister, Carolyn Zoemisch (Michael), Red Bluff, CA; sister in law, Donna Johnson, Dodge City & many nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kelly Johnson & his older brother, Floyd Johnson, Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Mon, June 6, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church, Concordia with Pastor Tessa Zehring officiating. Burial will follow at the Grace Hill Cemetery, Belleville. Visitation will be from 12-8 pm with the family greeting friends from 6-7 pm on Sun., June 5, 2016 at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to Midwest Eye Bank, First United Methodist Church or Rheumatoid Patient Foundation in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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Rose Shearer, 72, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Morris County Hospital.

She was born September 9, 1943, in Council Grove, to Newt and Bernice (Roediger) McCulle.  She married Jack Shearer on September 28, 1964. They made their home on a farm in rural Council Grove, where they raised their four children: Sharon, Steve, Sharmon and Scott. Rose spent most of her time helping around the farm, taking care of baby calves, hogs, and greyhounds. When Jack passed away July 28, 1993, Rose continued to work extremely hard, while providing for her children.  She enjoyed her simple life, and cherished her family and friends.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her kids and grandkids.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jack; and granddaughter Amy Sigle.

She is survived by her children:  Sharon Mayhew and husband Donnie, of England, AR, Steve Shearer and Susie Dorr, Sharmon Sigle and husband Chris, and Scott Shearer and wife Becky, all of Council Grove; grandkids: Amanda, Jeri, Isaac, Michael, Abigail and Olivia; great grandkids: Desiree, Wyatt and Kaylee; and sister Ethel Marie Miller, of Lawrence.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Monday, June 6, 2016, at Four Mile Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.

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Wayne R. Logbeck, 85, of South Hutchinson and formerly of McPherson, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was a retired machinist for Bahre Machine Shop and had also worked as a refrigeration technician, oil field instrumentation technician, and electronics technician. As an electronics technician, he worked several years for General Dynamics (Lockheed).

Wayne was born on April 23, 1931, in McPherson, KS, the son of John Verner and Helen Mary Charlotte (Strom) Logbeck. He graduated from McPherson High School in 1949. Wayne served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1949 to 1955. On March 8, 1991, Wayne was united in marriage to Mavis Gene (Hurtt) Wagner in Hutchinson, KS.

Survivors include: wife, Mavis of the home; daughter, Nanette St. Marie and husband, Ray, of Lakewood, CO; step-son, Todd Wagner of Henderson, NV; step-daughters, Kim Knight and husband, John, of Hutchinson, KS and Kathy Lohrey and husband, Gary, of Hutchinson, KS; brothers, Jim Logbeck of Richardson, TX, Frank Logbeck and wife, Marilyn, of Rose Hill, KS, and Delbert Logbeck of Fort Worth, TX; sister, Martha Exline of Laguna Hills, CA; three grandsons, Timothy Ladd, Raymond St. Marie, III and wife, Tina, and Tiffany St. Marie; seven step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild, Eizo Wayne St. Marie; 14 step-great-grandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in by his parents and sister, Sally Pattengill.

The funeral service will be held at 2:30 PM, Saturday, June 4, 2016, at New Gottland Lutheran Church, McPherson with Rev. Harry Grinstad officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at New Gottland Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, June 3, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be given to New Gottland Lutheran Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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Dewey Max Pounds, 76, of Sylvan Grove passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 at McPherson Care Center in McPherson, Kansas after a short battle with lung cancer.

Dewey was the only child of Elias Pounds and Wanda Pounds Hogan. He was born in rural Lincoln County Kansas on July 5, 1939. He graduated from Beloit High School in 1956 and attended Kansas Wesleyan College in Salina, Kansas. He attended Kansas School of Barbering in Wichita and graduated in April of 1961. Upon completion of barber school he was a barber at Liberal, Kansas where he met and married Marilyn L. Zimmerman on April 1, 1962. They divorced in 2004.

Dewey was called to duty in the U.S. Army in 1962. He completed Drill Instructor school in Fort Jackson, South Carolina where he became a Drill Sargent. He was transferred to Fort Leonard, Missouri and was a basic training cadre. He was a barber for 12 years. He farmed for 20 years, crop adjusted for 25 years and was a crop insurance agent for 15 years. He took pride in owning Kansas Insurance Agency in Oakley, Kansas and on being a good insurance agent. He was president of the Lions Club in Oakley, Kansas.

Survivors include his two sons, Max Pounds and wife Leanna of Hunter, KS; Matt Pounds and wife Sharon of Yuma, CO; his daughter Darla Thornburg and husband Marlon of Coffeyville, KS; one sister, Kandee House and husband Randy of Hutchinson, KS; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Sylvan Unified High School.

Shirley Marie (Johnson) Westhusin passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 77. She was born on March 30, 1939 on the family farm just south of Zurich, Kansas to the late Robert and Helen “Violet” (Hinkhouse) Johnson. She grew up in Rooks County, Kansas and graduated from Palco High School in Palco, Kansas with the Class of 1957. On June 12, 1957 she was united in marriage to Ronald E. Westhusin at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Zurich. They were blessed with five children, Mark, Vance, Fred, Terry, and Julie.

A full-time farm wife and mother, Shirley loved and raised her family with strong faith and hard work. She was a faithful member of the church, and showed her love through serving and caring for others. To say that she loved baking would be an understatement. Cooking and preparing meals, was not only a daily necessity, but it was truly an act of love, that she took great pride and joy in doing, especially for her family.

Shirley is survived by her sons Mark Westhusin and wife Lisa of College Station, TX, Vance Westhusin of Hays, Fred Westhusin and wife Karen of Plainville, and Terry Westhusin of College Station, TX; daughter Julie Downing and husband Michael of Plainville; brother Russell Johnson and wife Evelyn of Fort Dodge, IA; sisters Connie Ferland of Wichita, and Joyce Waldschmidt of Hays; eleven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Violet Johnson, husband Ronald Westhusin, and sister Mary Jane Lang.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday at the church, with Prayer Vigil at 7:00 pm.

The Proverbs writer reminds us that a woman of noble character is worth far more than earthly riches; she speaks with wisdom, watches over her family, and her children call he blessed. Shirley was a blessing in her daily life to family and friends alike. A woman of faith, hope, and love, her strength and noble character continually showed us that the greatest of these is love.

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Tyrek Dalton Gill, of Salina, born and passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 in Wichita, KS.

Tyrek was preceded in death by great grandparents, Clara and Levertis Lowe, James and Ruby Cole and Phoebe Hamilton; aunts, Sheila Easley and Felicia Cole; uncle, DeWitt Wolfert.

Tyrek is survived by his parents; Eric Gill and Takeyla Clark, of the home, brother; Nazerr Gill; sisters, Tyrionna Lowe, Laquesha Gill and Shamika and Erica Miller; grandparents, Ray Lowe and Rita and Robert Hamilton and Barbara Clark of Cleveland, OH., aunts; Robin Clark and Bridgett Sanders, Dominique and Keisha Hamilton and uncles; Cory Lowe, Avery Hamilton and Robert Clark.

A wake will be held Friday, June 3, 2016 with family receiving guests from 4-6pm at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina. There will be no services.

Memorials may be made to The Family in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

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Robert Allen Meyers, 69, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, May 29th, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.

Robert was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 17, 1946, a son of the late Virginia (Grey) and Joseph Meyers.

Survivors include daughter, Jean Leonhardt, and husband Steve, of Salina, Kansas; step-daughter, Vickie Wofford, of Ada, Kansas; brother, Billy Goldschmidt, and wife of Maryanne, of Arnold, Missouri; he is also survived by 2 sisters and a brother; as well as 4 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Peggy.

At the family’s request there will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.

Memorial Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on June 19, 2016 at the family home, 105 Wood St., Ada, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be made to help defray funeral expenses in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.

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Harvey E. Rees, 85, of rural Lincoln, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016. He was born June 23, 1931, to Arthur and Alta (Cassel) Rees. He married Ramona L. Lovewell on Feb. 11, 1955. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953 and was a Korean War veteran. He was a farmer and county equipment operator. Harvey loved his family and visiting with people.

Survivors: his wife, Ramona; children, Brenda, Douglas (Tammy), and Roderic; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his sister, Yolonda Dow; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by; his parents; sister, Cloris (Ivan) Adams; and brother, Stanley (Carol) Rees.

Cremation was chosen. Celebration of Life at a later date and burial in Union Valley Cemetery.

Memorials to the Beverly Fire Department.

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Wilma J. Yeager, 80 of Abilene, formerly of Solomon passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Salina Regional Hospital in Salina. She was born March 10, 1936 in Cuba, Missouri, the daughter of Gilbert and Irene (Taylor) Lamb. In 1952 she was united in marriage to Roger Adams. He preceded her in death in 1973. She later married Jack Yeager. He preceded her in death. She was housewife. Wilma is survived by her two daughters; Roganette Vanderweele and husband Martin of Paola, Kansas and Dee Jones of Prineville, Oregon. One son; David Adams and wife Cheryl of Vancouver, Washington. Two brothers; Don and wife Rhonda Lamb of Claremore, Oklahoma and Tom Lamb of Solomon. Two Sisters; Patsy Barlow and husband Jim of Abilene and Hazel Figler and husband Bob of California. Six grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands and three sisters.
The family has chosen cremation. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Prairie Mound Cemetery in Solomon. The family suggests memorials contributions to be given in her name to Friends of Animals. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com

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Mariwilla Lumb, known as “Bill” or “Billie” to her family and friends, passed away on June 1, 2016 at the Valley View Nursing Home in Junction City, Kansas. She was 84. Billie was the eighth of nine children born to Rose Peach Budden and Fredrick Clarence Myers. She grew up in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1950. She married Edwin Vance Lumb, also of Wakefield, on September 15, 1951. She raised three children. For a time worked at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank in Wakefield and the Credit Union of Junction City. Following their retirement, Billie and Vance worked together in the antique business. She was preceded in death by her husband Vance who died on May 19, 2009.

She is survived by her three children Bradley Lumb of Houston, Texas; Jacquelyn Leatherman (Jim) of Washington, D.C.; and Greg (Deb) Lumb of Junction City, Kansas; and her brother Rex Myers (Rita) of Kansas City, Missouri; Grandchildren, Rachel Lowery, Junction City, Kansas and Lucas (Meagen) Lumb, Gardner, Kansas; Great-grandchildren, Austin Smith, Ellie and Logan Lumb.

Funeral Services: June 10, 2016 at 11:00AM at the Wakefield United Methodist Church in Wakefield, KS

Minister: Pastor Todd Britt

Inurnment: Highland Cemetery, Wakefield, KS

Memorials: Wakefield Museum c/o the funeral home

Connie J. Spears, 71, Bennington, died Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society – Minneapolis. Connie was born June 21, 1944 in Wichita to Leon and Mary (Leeper) Misenhelter.

On her 20^th birthday, she married Jerry L. Spears. Connie taught music in Salina and Bennington. She was the choir director at the United Church of Bennington and she taught piano lessons for many years.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Jerry of Bennington; son Jamie Spears and his wife Shelly of Celina, TX and Jolea Twaddell and her husband Marty of Bailey, CO; and six grandchildren Skylar, Kaden, and Kace Spears and Ian, Gabriel, and Piper Twaddell.

The family will host a Celebration of Connie’s Life from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 7 at the United Church of Bennington. Cremation will follow and graveside services in the Bennington Cemetery will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Good Samaritan Society – Minneapolis, or the United Church of Bennington.

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Council Grove -Elizabeth Ann Koegeboehn, 85, of Council Grove, Kansas passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Diversicare of Council Grove.

She was born November 17, 1930 in Aulne, Kansas, the daughter of Clee and Tressie (Blankley) Ford. She graduated from Marion High School.  Elizabeth married Melvin Koegeboehn on April 8, 1951, in Marion. They moved to Council Grove in 1955.  They had three sons: Tracy, Daryl and Steven.

Elizabeth enjoyed staying at home and caring for her family.  She was devoted to Daryl when he became blind at the age of 7.  She learned braille so she could help him with his homework. After he graduated from high school in 1975, Elizabeth drove Daryl to Herington or Hope on weekday mornings to meet a bus that would take him to Salina for work at OCCK.  Then she would pick him up each afternoon.  When Daryl was no longer able to work at OCCK, she cared for him at home until his passing in 1984.

Elizabeth, or “Aunt Beth”, as some of her family fondly called her, so enjoyed her volunteer work.  Her musical talents were enjoyed by so many over the years. She played the piano at the nursing home and the Senior Center, and the piano and organ at church. Mel carried her portable piano to their Kiwanis meetings every week so she could play for them.  There wasn’t usually an old-time hymn that one could stump Elizabeth on.  She could play the songs by heart as she looked around the room or the congregation, never missing a note.  Elizabeth also played the piano for many weddings and funerals.

Her love of volunteering continued throughout her life as secretary, board member and other duties at Care and Share, and secretary for the Senior Center.  She especially loved the Kiwanis as she was secretary for the local club for more than 20 years. Among the many volunteer awards earned in Kiwanis were Kiwanian of the Year in 2000 and the George F. Hixson Fellow award in 2002.  Elizabeth also served on the election board for many years.

Elizabeth is a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church.  She loved her church work and was quite good at crafts. She was in charge of crafts for Vacation Bible School and Ladies Guild projects.

As with any mother and grandmother, family was especially important.  Throughout her life, Elizabeth enjoyed going to her sons’ and grandsons’ events and many Ford family and Koegeboehn family reunions. Her family and friends will always remember Elizabeth as one of the kindest and caring persons ever known, especially her smile and giggle.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents.  She was the youngest of 7 brothers and sisters.  Brothers: William, Jerome, Dalphas, and Leslie; sisters: Ruby and Fern; and son Daryl. She now has joined them all in heaven.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband Mel, of the home; sons, Tracy and wife Kim of Council Grove, and Steve and wife Judy of Wichita; grandsons: Ryan Pickett of Manhattan,  Michael and Justin Koegeboehn of Wichita, and many extended family.

A visitation for family and friends will be held at Zeiner Funeral Home in Council Grove on Sunday, June 5, 2016, from 5 – 7.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, June 6th, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 715 East Main, Council Grove.  Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Calvary Lutheran Church, Care and Share or Council Grove Senior Center.

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NEWTON – Darla J. Busenitz, age 54, passed away June 2, 2016, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice – Via Christi, Wichita.  She was born in McPherson, on November 11, 1960, the daughter of Victor and Viola (Unruh) Koehn.  She received an Associate’s Degree from Bethel College.  On August 3, 1985, she was united in marriage to Dennis P. Busenitz at the Inman Mennonite Church.  She was a homemaker and farmwife.  She was active in the Emmaus Mennonite Church, where she taught Sunday School and Release Time Bible School. She was also very involved in CEF camp ministries with Arkansas City Good News Camp.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  She is lovingly survived by her husband, Dennis Busenitz of Newton; a son, Todd Busenitz and his wife Becca of Newton; a daughter, Alisha Busenitz of Kinsley; sisters:  Chris Knachtman of Hoisington; Becky Pyle of Hillsboro; Ann Koehn of Moundridge; and Erlene Willhite and her husband Jerry of Wichita; and 2 grandchildren:  Elena and Trevor.  All services will be held at Emmaus Mennonite Church, Whitewater, with the Visitation from 6 – 8 p.m., Monday, and the Funeral Service to be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday.  Interment will follow in the Emmaus Mennonite Cemetery, Whitewater.  A Memorial Fund has been established for CEF – Arkansas City Good News Camp in care of Lamb Funeral Home, 120 S Main, Whitewater, KS, 67154.  Online Condolences may be left at www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.

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Mariwilla Lumb, known as “Bill” or “Billie” to her family and friends, passed away on June 1, 2016 at the Valley View Nursing Home in Junction City, Kansas. She was 84. Billie was the eighth of nine children born to Rose Peach Budden and Fredrick Clarence Myers. She grew up in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1950. She married Edwin Vance Lumb, also of Wakefield, on September 15, 1951. She raised three children. For a time, she worked at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank in Wakefield and the Credit Union of Junction City. Following their retirement, Billie and Vance worked together in the antique business. She was preceded in death by her husband Vance who died on May 19, 2009.

She is survived by her three children Bradley Lumb of Houston, Texas; Jacquelyn Leatherman (Jim) of Washington, D.C.; and Greg (Deb) Lumb of Junction City, Kansas; and her brother Rex Myers (Rita) of Kansas City, Missouri; Grandchildren, Rachel Lowry, Junction City, Kansas and Lucas (Meagan) Lumb, Gardner, Kansas; Great-grandchildren, Austin Smith, Ellie and Logan Lumb.

Memorial Service: Friday, June 10, 2016 at 11:00AM at the Wakefield United Methodist Church in Wakefield, KS

Visitation: Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 5:00-7:00PM at the Wakefield United Methodist Church.

Minister: Pastor Todd Britt

Inurnment: Highland Cemetery, Wakefield, KS

Memorials: Wakefield Museum c/o the funeral home

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Dale Shepherd, retired Reno county (Kansas) farmer/stockman, left his earthly home on May 30, 2016, in Grove Oklahoma.  He was 93 years old.

Mr. Shepherd was born on a farm west of Alden on February 25, 1923, to Claud and Alta Bradley Shepherd.  He attended Alden High School where he played basketball, baseball, and quarterbacked the football team, graduating in 1941.  After working for a short time for Frank Stout of Raymond, he joined the US Merchant Marine as a fireman/water tender.  He crossed the Pacific Ocean four times during WWII, seeing such places as Shanghai China, and the Phillipines.

In 1947 he married Ila Mae Boldt of Bushton, Kansas.  They lived briefly in Johnson, Kansas, where he worked for his uncle Jim Dimmitt.  In 1949 the couple moved to a farm south of Sterling, Kansas, where he lived until July 2012.  Mrs. Shepherd passed away in 1989.  Following the death of his wife, his two grandsons were the lights of his life.  He never missed a soccer game, cross-country meet, track meet or school program.

Through the years, Mr. Shepherd served multiple terms as the Medford Township treasurer, and ran the township road grader off and on for 60 years.  He was a member of the Sterling chapter of the American Legion and a 70-year member of the First United Methodist Church of Sterling.  Mr. Shepherd retired from farming/ranching in 2009. He spent the last 2 ½ years in Grove, Oklahoma, with his daughter, Nancy.

He is survived by:  daughters Nancy Flowers (Ken) of Grove, Oklahoma, and Linda Corcoran (Kim) of Burrton, Kansas; grandsons Stephen Young (Holly) of Colorado Springs, CO, and Matthew Ediger (Sara) of St Peters, MO; granddaughter Windi Moody (Matthew) of Wylie, Tx; great-grandchildren Audrey, Aaron, and Micheala; brother C.T. Shepherd (Pat) of Wichita.

A memorial service will be held Friday, June 10, at 1 pm, at Birzer Funeral Home in Sterling, Kansas, followed by interment of ashes at the Sterling Cemetery.  A reception will follow at the First United Methodist Church of Sterling.  Officiating, Rev. Jeff Miller, Rev. Matthew Ediger

A scholarship has been established with Sterling High School (Kansas) for a young future farmer.  Donations may be sent to Sterling High School c/o Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

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Joan Davison, 79, died May 28, 2016. Funeral service 1:30 P.M., Saturday, June 18, 2016, United Methodist Church, Lyons. Family and friend luncheon will be held at 12:00 P.M. Family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Friday, June 17, 2016 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons. A full obituary will be at a later date.

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Paul G. Herdt, 93, of Gardendale, Texas, and former Russell, Kansas, resident died on Sunday, May 29, 2016, at the Senior Care of Midland in Midland, Texas.

Paul was born on August 29, 1922, in Southeast Russell County, Kansas, the son of John Peter and Kathryn Elizabeth (Ehrlich) Herdt.  He was the youngest of 7 children with two older brothers and 4 sisters.  He grew up in Russell and attended country grade school at Howley District #23 and 3 years at Russell High School.  He was drafted into the United States
Army in December of 1942 during World War II.  He spent 3 years with the Army Coast Artillery on the east coast of the U.S..  In 1952, he was recalled back into military service during the Korean War.  He spent 8 months in the far east at Camp Zama in Japan.  In December 1951, he moved to Odessa, Texas to work in the oil fields.  Most of his career was as a truck driver.  From 1954 to 1986, he drove ready-mix concrete trucks, dump trucks and hot shot trucks in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma.  He was married to Jackie (Huffman) Herdt from 1970 to 1973 which ended in divorce.  When he retired he moved back to Russell, Kansas, for several years
before moving to Gardendale, Texas, to live with his daughter Vanessa.  He was a member of the Temple Baptist Church in Odessa, Texas, and former member of St. John Lutheran Church in Russell.  He was a former Junior Vice Commander of the Odessa, Texas, V.F.W. Post and enjoyed bowling.  Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Surviving family include his daughter Vanessa Garner and husband Gary Garner of Gardendale,
Texas; sister, Irene Bender of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and grandson Matthew Jones of Granbury, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Patricia Jones; 2 brothers Leo and Sigmund Herdt; 3 sisters Rosie Bender, Clara Mills, Helen Berry.    

A graveside service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held at 2 P.M. on Friday, June 03, 2016, at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Russell, Kansas with Pastor Roger Dennis officiating.  Military rites will be performed by the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240 Honor Guard.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. on Friday, June 03, 2016, at the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Florence “Dee” Griffith Kassel passed away on June 3, 2016 at Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde. Florence was born March 19, 1939, at Fort Riley, KS to Maj. General Perry B. (Ret.) and Florence (Parker) Griffith. As part of a military family, she had the honor of living in many places including Panama, Albuquerque, and Washington DC. She attended St. Agnes Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA and The University of Kansas. She graduated from The College of Hampton Roads in Washington, DC.

Dee married Major Leroy Pearson in 1961 and to that union was born Robert “Bob” Pearson and Elizabeth “Beth” Bergstrom. She married Eugene “Gene” Kassel in 1987. She was preceded in death by her parents and stepdaughter, Claudia Gonzales. She is survived by her husband Gene Kassel and by her children, Elizabeth Bergstrom and Stanley, Clyde, KS and Bob Pearson and Janet, Manhattan, KS., stepson Randall Kassel (Rose Ann), Salina, KS, stepson Greg Kassel (Freda), Longmont, CO, stepson Kenneth Kassel (Marcie), Gilroy, CA, brother, Parker Griffith (Brenda), Pensacola, FL, one niece, Erin Griffith, Pensacola, FL, 16 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren.

Dee was a member of the DAR, PEO, & VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Dee’s life was filled with many volunteer organizations as it was her passion to help others. One of her greatest passions was her involvement with the San Jose CA Public Library System where she earned consecutive Volunteer of the Year awards. Dee loved her family, her grandchildren, and being outdoors. Often times, she could be seen riding her bicycle everywhere with a beautiful smile. Another one of her loves was raising her wonderful Persian Cats.

Dee’s work career included the Pentagon as an assistant, the manager of the Thrift Shop at Minot Air Force Base, editor of the Clyde Republican, where she was well known for her weekly article called The Observer. She worked for Thunderbird Travel and International Tours of Salina, KS.

It was Dee’s wishes to be cremated and a Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 am, Tues., June 7, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Fr. Larry Letourneau officiating. Burial of the cremains will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Clyde. The family suggests memorials to North Central Kansas Down Syndrome Society or Park Villa, Clyde, KS or flowers, in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

Paul K. (Corky) Malm, 81, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away at 2:11 a.m., Saturday, June 4th, 2016 at the Bethany Home.

Paul was born to Marie Evelina (Johnson) and Reinhold Nathaniel “RN” Malm in Lindsborg, Kansas on July 9, 1934.  Paul, known as “Corky” to all, attended Johnstown Grade School, and graduated from Lindsborg High School, Lindsborg, Kansas.

He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church Lindsborg, Kansas.

With a dream to work for himself, the unqualified support of his wife Deloris, some friendly advice and a $10,000 loan from a local banker, Corky started Malm Construction Company on June 19, 1964.  Together, Corky and Deloris owned and operated Malm Construction for over 50 years turning a small business with one bulldozer into a nationally recognized operation.

Corky held leadership roles in the Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association where he served as President for a number years.  He also served as President of the Land Improvement Contractors Association of America.  Additionally, he was an active member of the Kansas Association of General Contractors, the Smoky Valley Historical Association, and the Lindsborg Quarter Back Club to name a few.  Corky enjoyed golfing, cooking, traveling and spending time with his wife and family. He enjoyed winters in his Lake Havasu, AZ home entertaining friends, golfing and tending his citrus trees. A master storyteller, he loved local history and collecting the work of Kansas artists.  He was an avid sports fan, especially baseball, and made friends where ever he went.

He married his high school sweetheart, Deloris Virginia Lindquist on July 25, 1952 at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, Kansas.  The young couple established their first home together in Lindsborg, Kansas.

He is survived by his children, Kola Johnson (Daryl), of Lindsborg, Kansas, Kenneth Malm, (Wendy Peterson) of Lindsborg, Kansas, Terry Malm, (Julie Scott), of Lindsborg, Kansas, and Barbara Malm, (Jason Matteo) of Alexandria, Virginia; his 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loyal employees.

Corky was preceded in death by his parents, RN and Marie Malm; his wife Deloris Malm; and his brother, Norman Malm.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 from 5 to 7 p.m. to greet family at Bethany Home Activities Center, Lindsborg, Kansas.

After a private family burial at Elmwood Cemetery Lindsborg, Kansas, a memorial service will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, Kansas, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 8th, with Pastor Loren Mai and Pastor Bill Buschbom officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lindsborg Quarter Back Club for Smoky Valley High School Athletics or the Bethany Lutheran Church and they can be sent in care of the Glidden – Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.

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Hillsboro–Glenn A. Schattak, 80, of Hillsboro, Kansas, passed away June 1, 2016 at Via Christi–Saint Francis Hospital in Wichita. He was born October 17, 1935, in Hillsboro, and was a long-time area resident. He was the son of Arthur and Helen (Jantz) Schattak. He married Margaret Roop April 17, 1968, in Miami, Oklahoma.

He was retired from Cooperative Grain and Supply, having worked in their Crop Production Department for many years. He was a very active member of American Legion Post #366, Hillsboro, as well as a veteran of the United States Army.

He is survived by:  his wife, Margaret, of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Liane and Tracy Cope of Moundridge; brother, Gary Schattak of Lyndon; sisters, Jeanie Hellman of Hillsboro, and Janice Bailey of Indianapolis, Ind.; granddaughters, Lindsy Walker of Andover, and Codi Walker of Moundridge.

Graveside Memorial Services for Glenn will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at the Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery with Pastor Morita Truman officiating. American Legion Post #366 will conduct military honors.

In lieu of flowers, The family requests memorials be given to the American Legion Post #366 Educational Scholarship Fund in care of Jost Funeral Home, Hillsboro, who is in charge of arrangements.

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Harold D. Irby, 92 died June 2, 2016 at his home in Bogue, Kansas. Harold was born to Siegle Horace and Ineze Melvina (Wing) Irby on August 17, 1923. Harold worked as an electrician and head of maintenance for the school district.

Harold was proceeded in death by his parents; infant son, Jimmy; daughter, Luana, grandson, Darren; three brothers: Don, Darrol and Robert Irby; and one sister, Iona.

He is survived by his wife, Lenor, of the home; three daughters: Iona (Bob) DeLaney, Salina, Kansas; Gaylene Stagner, Bogue; Jeannie (Fred) Taylor, Aurora, Colorado; five sons: Roger (Martha) Irby, Aurora, Colorado; Ron (Marcia) Irby, Gainesville, Florida; Randy (Susan) Irby, Phoenix, Arizona; Allen Irby, Pflugerville, Texas; Kevin (Nancie) Irby, Centennial, Colorado; 17 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren and four Great-Great Grandchildren.

Charlene “Suzie” Gay, 85, of Salina, passed away Friday, June 3rd, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center.

Suzie was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on March 5, 1931, to the late Rosa (Whitten) and Russell F. Wyatt.

Suzie was a devoted wife and mother to her family. She also worked part-time at the family business, King Chemical Company, Inc.

Suzie was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Salina.

Suzie was the widow of Delbert G. Gay.

Survivors include her daughters, Carol Salsman, Debi Gay; Denise Sivek, and her husband Paul, and Rene Ericsson, and her husband Steve; son, Randel Gay; and her sister, Loretta January; as well as 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by parents, husband, Delbert; daughter, Michelle Gay; and brother, Russell Wyatt.

Cremation has been chosen and there will not be visitation.

A graveside memorial service at will be held at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 10th, with Rev. Greg Savage officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Southern Baptist Church, 2401 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.

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Russell Eugene Clark, 84, Tescott, died Sunday, June 5, 2016 at the Salina Regional Health Center. He was born January 22, 1932 in Protection to Jesse James and Nellie (Rogers) Clark.

Russell was a salesman for Hershey’s Chocolate for 35 years.

Survivors include his wife Barbara (Nelson) Clark; children Russell Clark, Robert Clark, Janet Kabler, and Diane Chadwick; step-sons Kurtis Sears and Kerry Sears; brothers Raymond Clark and Don Clark; sister Nellie May Flowers; 10 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 A.M., Thursday at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis. Inurnment will be in Franklin Cemetery, Tescott. Memorials may be made to the Tescott United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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Robert William Spreier, 60, of Salina, passed away Sunday, June 5th.

Robert was born in Larned, Kansas on September 5, 1955, to Sue Carol (Brumbaugh) Hoffman and the late Kenneth William Spreier.

He graduated from St. John’s Military School 1973, and served in the United States Army.

Survivors include his daughter, Stacy Ford, and husband Stephen, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; sisters, Linda Lee, and husband Douglas, of Temple, Texas, and Tammi Spreier, of Phoenix, Arizona; brother, Timothy Spreier and wife Sue, of Willow Park, Texas; beloved granddaughter, Avigail Pearl Ford, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; as well as numerous nieces and nephew; and longtime friend, Phillip Barnett.

Robert is preceded in death by his father.

Family has chosen a private graveside service in Pawnee Rock.

Memorial contributions may be made in Robert’s name to the Salina Animal Shelter, 329 N. 2nd, Salina, Kansas 67401.

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Bruce Lynden Booher, 55, the son of Donald and Shirley Booher, passed away on Tuesday, May 31st in Salina.

The resident of Canton, Kansas is survived by son, Jason Booher; daughter, Robin Booher; son-in-law, Mark Grant; and granddaughter Alexus Grant. Also survived by brothers, Mark Booher, Richard Booher, and Lee Booher.

There will be a private funeral and burial at Crown Point Cemetery.

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MILTONVALE — Ida May Shepard Reed, 86, of Miltonvale, died Friday, June 3, 2016. She was born March 12, 1930, in Miltonvale to Ellis and Ruth (Garretson) Shepard.

She married Max Richard Reed on April 16, 1949. She worked in the banking business most of her career.

She is survived by: her daughter, Lynn (Alan) Gilmore, of Garland, Texas; son, Doug (Darlene) Reed, of Miltonvale; five granddaughters, Shannon, Dannelle, Khristina, Stephanie and Lindsay; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her husband, Max; her parents; one sister; and three brothers.

The family will have memorial services at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 9, in Miltonvale Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Miltonvale Senior Citizens, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Memorials to the Beverly Fire Department.

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Merna J. Stanhope, 86, of Salina, died Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Windsor Estates, Salina. She was born June 25, 1929, in Kensington, to Orlie and Hazel (Vibber) Bronson.

On Aug. 31, 1946, she married Warren C. Stanhope in Phillipsburg. In 1982, she moved to Salina from Phillipsburg. Merna worked for Gibsons, Dillons, Sam’s Club and Walmart.

She is survived by: a daughter, Bonnie (Dan) Mongeau, of Salina; a son, Ron (Paulette) Stanhope, of Lincoln, Neb.; a brother, Darrell (Judy) Bronson, of Hastings, Neb.; two sisters, Shirley Pickle, of Solomon, and Velda Rae (Jim) Menard, of Lincoln, Neb.; two grandchildren, Eric “Jaba” (Carla) Faubion, of Smolan, and Stephanie (J.T.) Tolliver, of Lincoln, Neb.; and two great-grandchildren.

Merna was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Warren C. Stanhope, in 2006; three brothers, Merton, Berton and Orlie Bronson; and two sisters, Delores Gwennap and Leila Nichols.

Graveside services and inurnment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 10, at Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney, with the Rev. Randy Gibbs officiating. The family suggests memorials to Kansas Honor Flight, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.

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Funeral services for Reverend Henry F. Landis, age 87, of Abilene will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2016 at the Abilene Brethren in Christ Church at 11th and Buckeye with Reverend Dale Engle officiating. Reverend Landis passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Village Manor in Abilene.
He was born May 14, 1929 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Sylvanus and Mary (Winger) Landis.
Reverend Landis was a great man of God and loved his Savior Jesus Christ. He started his ministry in Leedey, Oklahoma and also served in Des Moines, Iowa, Thomas, Oklahoma, Pharr, Texas, and at the Brethren in Christ Church in Abilene before retiring. He was also a carpenter in the Abilene area and enjoyed gardening, fishing, and woodworking.
On August 31, 1950 he married Faithe Book at the Zion Brethren in Christ Church north of Abilene. His loving wife Faithe survives of the home. Other survivors include his daughter Geniece and her husband Kenneth Frymire of Springfield, Missouri; sons Dale and his wife Carol Landis of Abilene, Robert and his wife Anita Landis of Hot Springs, Arkansas; brother Paul and his wife Pauline Landis of Indianapolis, Indiana; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandson Laird Landis on April 1, 2016, his sister Suzanna Musser, and his parents.
Reverend Landis’ final resting place will be in the Abilene Cemetery. His family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brethren in Christ Church World Missions and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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James A. “Jim” Criger, age 69, passed away June 6, 2016, at Emporia, Kansas.  He was born March 19, 1947 at Burns a son of Joe and Alice Beck Criger.  He grew up in Burns and attended Peabody High School.  As a boy he and his brother David mowed lawns in the summer and worked for local farmers hauling hay.  In the winter they shoveled snow.  He also enjoyed fishing and playing “500” baseball.  He loved old trucks and owned a 1947 Chevrolet 1/2 ton which was his favorite.

Jim was a longtime employee of White Feeds in Burns until he hurt his back and had to quit work.  Since 2007 he lived at Hartford.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Barbara Criger and Judith Morris.

He is survived by a brother David of Vassar, Kansas and a sister Janet Myers of Gadsden, Alabama, many nieces and nephews.

There will be a graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2016 at Burns Cemetery, Burns, Kansas.

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Carol Louise Pool, 77, went home to her Saviour, Jesus Christ on May 19, 2016. She was born Dec. 9, 1938, in Junction City, Kansas, the only child of Lyndell and Louise Scates. In 1952, she met the love of her life, Max. They married four years later. His military career in the Air Force took them to many different bases: Lake Charles, Louisiana; Westover AFB, Massachusetts; Anderson AFB, Guam; Loring AFB, Maine; and finally, the place they called home, Carswell AFB in Fort Worth, Texas, where they retired.

Later in life, Carol began working at a retail pharmacy which turned into the joy she loved. She also worked at Cooks Children’s Hospital for many years and then briefly at a life insurance company. During that time, Max and his sons opened Woodhaven Custom Wood Cabinets, a family business. Carol would help wherever she was needed, such as secretarial duties, building cabinet doors or running errands to pick up lumber. Carol always enjoyed being outside. In her younger years, she enjoyed coaching fast pitch softball, gardening, hiking and camping. Carol was a giving person. She was always willing to help in any way. She was a very wise lady with a heart to serve others.

The last few years of her life she was diagnosed with Alzheimer and dementia. This was a struggle for her. She moved to Alaska in November 2014.  On May 5, 2016, she was diagnosed with Leukemia and the Lord saw fit to call her home just two weeks later. Even though this was a difficult time in her life, she made the best of the situation, the best she knew how. She often would see others struggling and she would remind them, “We have a lot to be thankful for.” Carol will be greatly missed by so many people.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents and son Dennis L. Pool. Carol is survived by her husband, Max, of 59 years; sons Kenneth Pool (wife, Melissa), of Aledo, Texas; Scott Pool (wife, Debbie), of Millsap, Texas; daughter Delynn Fairchild (husband, Michael), of Fairbanks; daughter-in-law Jill Pool, of Cresson, Texas; grandchildren Kevin Pool (wife, Alisha), Matt Pool, Chris Pool (wife, Sara), Casey Pool,  Zen and Tristan Pool, all of the Fort Worth, Texas area; Micah (wife, Gabby), of Bryant, Arkansas; Tanna, Jordan, Madelyn, Benjamin, Samuel, Nathanael and Sarah Fairchild, of Fairbanks; and great-grandchildren Aislinn Pool, Micah, Lily, Morgan and Hudson Pool and Noah Pool.

A celebration of Carol’s life will be held in Hope, Kansas on June 9, 2016.

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Myrtle Lorrain Willms, 86 years died June 6, 2016 in Clay Center, KS. She was born on November 21, 1929 in Patrick, Arkansas. The daughter of Minor Stacy and Lillie Burwell.

Myrtle was raised in Patrick and Rogers, AR areas. She moved to Clay Center in 1954 and married Wilber Killman. They later divorced. Myrtle owned Jiffy-Inn Restaurant for 17 years. She then went on to work at Kents Café, and retired from Pizza Hut in 1997. She married John Willms July 24, 1977. She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Couples Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-son William Frank Willms, 1 sister, 3 brothers, and 1 great grandson

Survivors:

Husband John R Willms, of Clay Center, KS

Daughter Carolyn Caskey of Altus, OK

Daughter Donna and Earl Fletcher of Clay Center, KS

Daughter Cheryl and Keith Herick of Springfield, MO

Daughter Arlene Stewart of Wakefield, KS

Step Son John Willms Jr. of Clay Center, KS

Step Son James Willms of Manhattan, KS

Sister Thelma and Donald Sooter of Rogers, AR

Brother Dan and Delores Stacy of Rogers, AR

Sister Janie Allmendinger of Rogers, AR

Grandchildren: 16 Grandchildren and 22 Great Grandchildren

Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 10, 2016 at 1:30 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center KS

Officiating the service will be Pastor Richard Rikli

Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KS

Visitation will be Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 3-8PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials: St. Paul Lutheran Church or Medicalodge of Clay Center.

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Lawrence K. “Larry” Correll, 82, passed away, Monday, June 6, 2016 in Ellsworth. He was born June 1, 1934 in Gatewood, WV to Paul and Alma (Blake) Correll.

Larry married Zella Bubar, September 5, 1955, in Clinton, ME. She survives him.

Larry and Zella recently moved to Ellsworth after many years in pastoral ministries including Christian radio, work as a pain clinic chaplain, and missionary work with NAYM/Rock Ministries. He was a member of the Christian & Missionary Alliance faith and attended the Harvest Bible Church, Ellsworth.

Larry is also survived by daughters, Faith Jelle (Robin) of Arizona and Beth Vallier (J. Daniel) of Ellsworth; son, Mark Correll (Wendy) of Brownsville, KY; sisters, Bonnie Harmon of Dayton, OH and Doris Vandermolen (Joe) of Union Grove, WI; 14 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, along with many cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation: 1-8 p.m., Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth with family present 6-8 p.m..

Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 10, 2016, at Parsons Funeral Home, with burial following in the Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Native American Youth/ Rock Ministries, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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Cleo Duane Hiltgen passed away on June 5, 2016 at his home in Mankato, Kansas at the age of 86. Cleo was born November 1, 1929 to Peter and Katherine (McCarthy) Hiltgen at home near Kimeo, KS. Cleo grew up on a farm south of Greenleaf, Kansas. At the age of 3, Cleo was in a farm accident, losing both his hands and his left foot. This did not stop him from living a normal life.

Cleo attended Spencer School, south of Greenleaf for 8 years and graduated as Valedictorian of Washington County. He graduated Greenleaf High School in 1947 and worked in his family’s restaurant until he attended Kansas State University. Cleo achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Administration at Kansas State University in January 1954.

He married Geneva Maxine Myers August 19, 1950 and moved to Mankato, KS in 1955. To this union a son and four daughters were born. Cleo worked for Farm Bureau Insurance for 26 years and opened his own private insurance practice in 1981 until he retired in 1986. After retirement, Cleo went in to farming and raising cattle, and most enjoyed riding his horses. Cleo’s other passions were watching NASCAR races, K-State sports and visits from his children and grandchildren.

Cleo was a member of the Lions Club, City Council and also served on the board of the Jewell County Hospital.

Cleo is survived by his wife Geneva of 65 years and five children, son Cary and wife Lisa of Edmond, OK, daughters Jeanette Howard and husband Brian of Edmond, OK, Jeanine Mayes Hiltgen and husband Gary Mayes of Mankato, KS, Beverly Alexander of Tampa, FL, and Pamela Mueller and husband Scott of Gardner, KS; 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and two brothers, Robert Hiltgen of Greenleaf, KS and Kenneth Hiltgen of Frankfurt, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters.

A celebration of life mass will be (was) 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 9, 2016, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Mankato, Kansas, with Father Damian Richards officiating. Vigil service will be (was) at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the Melby Mortuary Chapel, Mankato, Kansas. Casket bearers will be (were): Robbie Smullins, Kevin Howard, Landon Alexander, Kenny Minzer, Jacob Dettmann, and Lonnie Myers. Honorary casket bearers will be (were): Wayne Dunn, Brent Beck, Ron Simon, Gerald McAtee,and Jim Gillett. Cleo will be laid to rest at the Hiltgen Family Cemetery (Windy Hill) following the services. The family suggests memorials to: Solomon Valley Hospice, Beloit, Kansas, or Angel Care of Salina, Kansas. Online condolences can be left at: www.melbymortuary.com. Melby Mortuary, Mankato, Kansas, was in charge of service arrangements.

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Robert Duane Krum died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Holiday Resort Nursing Home in Salina, Kansas at the age of 56. He was born on September 10, 1959 in Iowa City, Iowa. He lived in Smolan, Kansas with his caregiver and friend Linda Sutor and had previously worked at Columbia Windows in Lindsborg, Kansas. He was a long time dialysis patient and loved spending time with his fur baby Nick. After enjoying a beautiful day outside his body decided it was time to go rock out in heaven. He will be missed.

Robert leaves behind his daughter Jennifer Hamrick and husband Kyle along with their children, Matthew and Alicia, all of Statham Georgia; and brothers William Darrel Krum, Michael Lee Krum and Bruce Wayne Krum.

He was preceded in death by his parents Shirley and Darrel William Krum, and brothers Louis Allen Krum, and David Paul Krum.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Salemsburg Lutheran Church in Smolan. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00-7:00 pm at the church. His final resting place will be at Pleasant View Cemetery near Palco, KS. Memorials are suggested to Fresenius Kidney Care in Salina and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd Street, Plainville, KS 67663.

Lloyd Nemnich, 96 of Clay Center, died June 7, 2016 at Medicalodge in Clay Center. He was born March 15, 1920 in Clay Center, the son of Meryl and Edna (Roenigk) Nemnich. Lloyd was raised in Bloom township and graduated from CCCHS in 1937. He served in the US Army during WWII where her received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Lloyd married Maxine Kaiser on April 30, 1943. Following the war, he farmed in Bloom township. Maxine preceded him in death on November 3, 2013. Lloyd was a member the First Baptist Church, life member of the V.F.W. and served on many boards in the church and the community. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Marla Kay Nemnich and 3 brothers

Survivors:

Daughter: Dee Ann and husband Fred Wait, Salina, KS

Brother: Dwight Nemnich, of Melbourne, FL

3 Grandchildren and 2 Great-grandchildren

Funeral Services: Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 11:00AM at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS

Minister: Herb Mugler

Burial: Miltonvale Cemetery, Miltonvale, Kansas

Visitation: Saturday, 9 until service time at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Medicalodge, Wycliff Translators or Salvation Army c/o the funeral home

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LaVerna Mae “Vernie” Beaston, 87 passed away Monday. June 6, 2016 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.

She was born in McPherson, Kansas on June 20, 1928 to LL and Martha Grunewald Knight. She moved to Marion at the age of one year old and attended Marion High School and Emporia State University.

She married Jack Beaston  October 1, 1950 in Marion, KS. Jack proceeded her in death on December 17, 2008.

Vernie worked at the Marion National Bank and Hannahford Abstract before purchasing Beaston Market with her husband Jack. She helped with every aspect of the business and enjoyed her many faithful customers through the years.  They were once featured on Hatteberg’s People.  Aside from running a business, Vernie loved playing bridge, singing, and above all, her family.  She was also a faithful member of Valley United Methodist Church.

In 2013 she moved to Manhattan to be closer to her daughter and family. There she had an extended family at Via Christi Village where she brought joy to everyone she met. She was known to everyone for her singing, compliments, and expressions of love.
She will be missed by many including her daughter Marty Heigert and husband Chuck of Alma, Kansas; her son Brooke Beaston of Jackson,Tennessee; her grandchildren Meggan Messersmith and husband Jordan of Lexington, Nebraska; Abby Heigert of Alma, Kansas; and Sami Leisinger and husband Ethan of Chattanooga, Tennessee; her sister Jean Pierce of Marion, Kansas; niece Jill Miller and husband Ron of Grapevine, Texas; and nephew Mark Kiline of Ukiah, California.

Services are Friday June 10, at 11:00 at Valley Methodist Church in Marion, Kansas. Memorials may be made to Valley United Methodist Church in Marion, Kansas or to Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.

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Charles Donald Vopat, Sr., 79, passed away June 7, 2016 at his home near Black Wolf, KS. He was born January 18, 1937 to Catherine Ann (Foran) and John L. Vopat, Sr. in Ellsworth. He married Lucy Janda in Wilson, KS on September 17, 1957.

A lifetime resident of Ellsworth County, Charles was a farmer, stockman, and machinist at Cashco. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson.

Charles is survived by his wife, Lucy Vopat of Wilson; daughter, Veronica Kyler (Tim) of Ellsworth; son, Charles Vopat, Jr. (Ellaine) of Ellsworth; son, Mark Vopat (Rachel Muro) of Kanopolis; daughter, Joan Johnson (Brad Kralik) of Ellsworth; daughter Mary Ann Heard of Ellsworth; daughter Amanda Vopat (Travis Oakes) of Loveland, CO; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John L. Vopat, Jr.; and sister, Mary Jo Cisneros.

Visitation: 1-7 p.m., Friday, June 10, 2016 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with family present from 6-7 p.m. and a vigil/rosary service at 7 p.m.

Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 11, 2016 at St. Wenceslaus in Wilson with burial following in the Wilson Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wilson, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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Mildred Mary Finnesy, 84, of Paradise and Russell County, Kansas, died on Wednesday, June 08, 2016, at the Ellinwood District Hospital in Ellinwood, Kansas.

Mildred was born on September 14, 1931, in the family home north of Russell, Kansas.  The daughter of John W. and Margaret E. (Stielow) Fuller.  She grew up in the Rural Russell, Kansas, area and graduated from Waldo High School in the class of 1949.  She graduated from Kansas State University in 1953, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Joseph Patrick Finnesy on August 26, 1957, at the Episcopal Church in Hays, Kansas.  From this union Mildred and Joe were blessed with 2 daughters Kathleen and Karen.  During the first few years of marriage, she worked as a teacher in Inman and Natoma, Kansas, and taught Home Economics.  When she gave birth to her daughter Kathleen, she gave up teaching and decided to become a fulltime homemaker and farm wife.    She was a former member of the Russell St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church and was a member of the Paradise Dell E.H.U.  She enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking and being a farm wife.  Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and close friends.

Surviving family include her husband Joseph P. Finnesy, of the home, daughters Kathleen Waitt and husband Jim of Great Bend, Kansas and Karen Polson and husband Brad of Manhattan, Kansas and a brother Stephen Fuller and wife Martha of College Station, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant son.

A celebration of Mildred’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, June 10, 2016, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas, with Pastor Roger Dennis officiating.  Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from Noon to 8 P.M. on Thursday, June 09, 2016, at the mortuary with family to greet guests from 7 P.M. to 8 P.M. Thursday evening.  Memorials may be given to the Russell Regional Hospital and sent in care of the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell is in charge of the funeral services.

HERINGTON – Jerry N. Sly, 76, of Herington, died Wednesday, June 8th, 2016, at his home.  He was born on August 25, 1939, at Herington, the son of William T. and Earlie (Howerton) Sly.

Christian Mass will be held at 10:30am Saturday, June 11th, at the St. John’s Catholic Church, Herington; burial will follow at the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, with Military Honors.   A Rosary will precede the service at 10:00am at the church.

Mr. Sly was a Conductor for the Rock Island Railroad, then the Union Pacific Railroad before he retired.  He was a member of the St. John’s Catholic Church, Herington.  He graduated from Herington High School with the class of 1957.  He served in the U.S. Air Force as an Airman First Class, from 1959 to 1963.

He married Martha Ann Weber on September 19, 1960, at the St. John’s Catholic Church, Herington; she survives.  He is also survived by three (3) sons: Stephen Sly (wife-Darcy) of Spring Hill, Vincent Sly of Herington, and Timothy Sly of Kansas City, MO; two (2) daughters: Belinda Chalker (husband-Mark) of Meade, and Teresa Hastings (husband-Rhett) of Glendale, AZ; a son in law David Montgomery; 16 grandchildren; and five (5) great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by a daughter Barbara Montgomery (03/24/2013), an infant son Jerry Gerard Sly (04/10/1963), a sister Myrna Jean Swanger (04/22/1982), and his parents.

Memorials to the Holy Spirit Adorations Sisters in Lincoln, NE; and may be sent  in care of the Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington Chapel, 404 S Broadway, Herington, KS,  67449-3038.

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Funeral services for Patricia R. Sexton, age 78, of Abilene will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the Abilene Cemetery in Abilene with Pastor Stan Norman officiating. Mrs. Sexton passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at the Salina Regional Health Center in Salina.
She was born May 16, 1938 in McPherson, Kansas the daughter of George and Stense (Nelson) Green and graduated from Abilene High School.
Patricia had worked for the Abilene Memorial Hospital and the Abilene Public Transportation as a bus driver. Patricia loved driving the bus, reading and especially spending time with her grandchildren.
Patricia married Bill Sexton. They later divorced. She then married David Emig and they later divorced. On March 14, 1988 Patricia was united in marriage to John E. Sexton. She is survived by her daughters Vickie Gadberry and her husband Don of Abilene, Maria Sexton of Junction City, Melissa Sellers and her husband Mike of Solomon; stepdaughters Leah Schwab of Clifton, Kansas, Debra Forman of Auburn, Kansas, Melinda Thomas of Auburn, Kansas, Marla Meyer of Salina; stepsons Stanley Sexton of Silver Lake, Kansas, Ray Emig of Moyock, North Carolina; seven grandchildren and nine Great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband John, her children Brenda Sexton, Thomas Sexton, Katherine Sexton, Kathleen Sexton, Christina Sexton and Angela Emig.
A rosary will be 5:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home with the family receiving friends following. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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Ronald Postier, 59, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016.

Ronald was born in McPherson, Kansas on June 17, 1956, a son of Betty (Wright) Postier and Keith Postier.

Ron attended Washington School, park Middle School, McPherson Jr. High and McPherson Senior High schools where he graduated in 1974. After high school Ron attended and graduated from Hutchinson Community College and then went on to receive a Bachelors of Science in Business from Emporia State University in 1978.

Ron was a trusted business associate at Mercedes-Benz in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Ron’s achievements included McPherson High School’s National Honor Society and a charter member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. Ron enjoyed old movies, antiques, and most important time with his dog “Hutch”, Ron was a kind and generous friend.

He is survived by his mother, Betty Postier, of McPherson, Kansas; his siblings, Karen Suggs and her husband George, of Arlington, Texas, Rick Postier and his wife Regina, of Leon, Iowa, and Gary Postier and his wife Barb, of McPherson, Kansas; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Ron was preceded in death by his father, Keith Postier.

Graveside services will be held at North Inman Cemetery, Inman, Kansas, at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 17th, 2016 with Pastor John Hoffman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McPherson Relay for life and they can be sent in care of the Glidden – Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.

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Harold Norman Davis, 88, of McPherson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He owned & operated an auto parts store, R-B Auto Parts, in Golden, Colorado. He also was a square dance caller for over 50 years.

He was born on July 29, 1927, in Dodge City, KS, the son of Ellery Frank, Sr. and Minnie (Stauth) Davis. On August 29, 1948, Harold was united in marriage to Donna Inez Jones in Dodge City. They celebrated 67 years of marriage before her passing on October 7, 2015.

Harold served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge #172, and York Rite.

Survivors include: daughter, Debra Hendrickson and husband, Marvin, of McPherson, KS; son, Terry Davis of Canton, KS; three grandchildren, Brenda Flax of Garden Plain, KS, Bree Ayotte of Mission, KS, and Justin Hendrickson of Montezuma, KS; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers, Frank E. Davis, Jr., Donald E. Davis, and a sister, Mary McClaren.

The memorial service will be at 2:30 PM, Monday, June 13, 2016, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Karen Rice Ratzlaff officiating. Inurnment will follow at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to Pleasant View Home, Inman in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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Rita Ellen Rodgers, 89, of McPherson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at McPherson Health and Rehabilitation. Rita was a secretary for Farmers Alliance Mutual Insurance Co. and was a greeter for Walmart.

Rita was born on January 30, 1927, in Borger, Texas, the daughter of Ted and Evelyn (White) Poe. She attended first grade through tenth grade in Burrton, KS and graduated from McPherson High School in 1944. On January 9, 1945, she was united in marriage to Murray Lamar Rodgers in McPherson, KS. He preceded her in death on September 21, 2015.

She was a member of Grace Bible Church.

Survivors include: five grandchildren, Pamela Grover (Jeff) of Sandy, UT, James Buller of Concordia, KS, Murrita Terronez of Wichita, KS, Janelle Brown (Dustin) of Garden Plain, KS, and Mellissa Stone (Eric) of Las Vegas, NV; 14 great-grandchildren; and several cousins including Gay Dugan of Moundridge, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Michael Rodgers and Teddy Rodgers; daughter-in-law, Charlene Beacham; grandson-in-law, John Terronez, II; great-grandson, Justin Hull; and half-brother, Bud Vanley.

The funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, Monday, June 13, 2016, at Grace Bible Church. Burial will follow at Windom Cemetery, Windom, KS. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sunday, June 12, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be given to Grace Bible Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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Edward “Ed” Leon Palmer, II, 49, of McPherson, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, surrounded by family at his home in McPherson. He was a truck driver and auto mechanic.

Ed was born on December 25, 1966, in California, the son of Edward Leon Palmer, I and Judy Anderson. On September 3, 2000, Ed was united in marriage to Marilyn C. Ervin in Salina, KS.

Survivors include: his loving wife, Marilyn of the home; three children, Joshua Marcott (Janet) of McPherson, KS, Kristy May of Haven, KS, and Ricky Marcott (Nancy) of McPherson, KS; sister, Sherri Sova (Larry) of Vacaville, CA; brother, Jeffrey Palmer of Kansas; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A family service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Kidney Fund in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.