HERINGTON – Jessie L. Longhofer, formerly of Herington, died Thursday, November 10th, 2016, in Granbury, Texas. She was born November 16th, 1938, at Herington, KS. She was the daughter of Franklin H. and Laura W. (Langhofer) Ayres.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 19th, 2016, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Herington, with Pastor Bill Peterson, officiating. Burial will follow at the Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Granbury, TX, and an incredible cook who thoroughly enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. She supported fundraisers with her delicious baked goods. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew her. She was known for her quick kind-hearted humor and love for playing cards and having laughs. Prior to moving to Texas, she had worked at Boelling’s Pharmacy and Peter Pan. She graduated from Herington High School with the class of 1956.
She is preceded in death by her husband Eugene Longhofer; two sisters Muriel Ihde and Jean Goodman; a brother Oscar Ayres, and her parents.
She is survived by three sons Troy Johnson of Herington, Todd Johnson and wife Sandy of San Antonio, TX, Tim Johnson of Austin, TX; five grandchildren Brady, Mitchell, Clayton, Lukas, and Chelsea.
The family requests memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church or 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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HOPE – Harry Schneider, 74, of Hope, died Saturday, November 12th, 2016, at the Salina Regional Health Center. He was born on December 11th, 1941, at Dornbirn, Austria, the son of Josep C. and Anny O. (Ratz) Schneider.
A graveside service will be at 3:30 pm, Wednesday, Nov. 16th, 2016, at the Hope Cemetery.
He had close friends and neighbors in Hope.
The family requests memorials to Donor’s Choice; and they may be sent in care of the Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS, 67449-3038.
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NEWTON – Aurora Z. De La Rosa, age 58, passed peacefully away November 11, 2016, at Wheat State Manor in Whitewater, Kansas. She was born May 27, 1958, in Matanzas, Cuba. She was the daughter of Orlando De La Rosa and Francisca (Castillo) De La Rosa. She had been enrolled in the ResCare program in Newton, Kansas. She is survived by her mother, Francisca De La Rosa of Newton; a sister, Millie Claassen and husband Dean of Whitewater; a niece Adriana Pena and husband Brock, and their children Gracelyn and Natilie; and two nephews Michael Claassen and Daniel Claassen. All services will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at Lamb Funeral Home of Whitewater. The Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., and the Viewing will be held from 2:00 p.m. through service time. Interment will follow in the Haldeman Cemetery, Potwin, Kansas. A Memorial Fund has been established for ResCare of Newton, in care of Lamb Funeral Home, 120 S Main, Whitewater, Kansas, 67154. Online Condolences may be left at www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.
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Jan René Nelson, 60, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016, in Ellsworth. She was born May 12, 1956 in Topeka, KS.
Jan was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Ellsworth, the J.H. Robbins Memorial Library board, and FCE. She married Curtis Nelson in Great Bend on August 10, 1985. He survives her.
Jan is also survived by her son, David Nelson (Carissa) of Great Bend; daughter, Jennifer Garcia (Frank) of Harrison, AR; step-daughter, Alethea Nelson of Las Vegas, NV; mother, Deon Lupton of Great Bend; sisters, Susan Weaver (Brad) of Springfield, MO and Paula Lupton of Great Bend; grandchildren, Samantha, Sara, Micah, Zander, Lauren, Macy, and Steven; and great granddaughter, McKinley. She was preceded in death by her father, Gail Lupton and brother, Brent Lupton.
Visitation: 1-8 p.m., Monday, November 14, 2016 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with family present 6-8 p.m.
Funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth. A private family burial will take place in Pleasant View Cemetery, Claflin.
Memorial contributions may be made to J.H. Robbins Memorial Library, Ellsworth or Immanuel Lutheran Church, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.
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Martin Hochman, Jr., 94, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at his home near Ellsworth. He was born November 1, 1922 in Ellsworth County to Martin Sr. and Emma (Hanzlicek) Hochman.
A lifetime resident of Ellsworth County, Martin was a farmer and stockman and a member of Ellsworth Lodge #146 AF&AM. He married Edna Boyer in Lincoln, KS on April 4, 1950. She preceded him in death in 2002.
Martin is survived by his son, Myron Hochman (Dianne) of Lorraine; daughters, Dianne Rogers of Lorraine, Roxie Janssen (Jack) of Geneseo, and Sharrilyn Smith (Troy) of Wichita; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents; and sons, Marlin and Marty IV.
Visitation: 1-8 p.m., Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth with family present 6-8 p.m.
Funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 18, 2016 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. A private family burial will take place prior to the service in Ellsworth Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.
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Donna Jo “Jo – Jo” Hites, 58, died November 12, 2016, surrounded by family and friends, at her home, outside of Windom, Kansas. She battled cancer for over 16 years.
Donna was born September 30, 1958, in Osage City, Kansas to Veta Pearl (Wyrick), and George Wesley Burr, Sr. As a young girl, she started having trouble learning in school. After tests were done, it was discovered she was deaf. She then attended the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe, Kansas, where she graduated in 1978.
In 1973, Donna met Ronnie “Ron” Ray Hites and dated for five years. On February 11, 1978, they were married in Lyndon, KS. With great joy on September 5, 1978, their daughter Teresa Jo (Hites) Freidhof was born. In 1979, Donna’s husband, Ron, joined the United States Air Force. With Donna’s help, he was able to complete a 33 year commitment to the Air Force/National Guard. During that time period, Donna, her husband, and daughter got to travel to London, England (they lived in England for two years), Paris, France, Brussels, Belgium, and they traveled all over Israel. They also lived and traveled to various states in the United States.
Donna was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She worked at Ferguson Production, Inc. in McPherson, Kansas from 1996 to 2010 as an injection mold operator.
She was a member of Great Bend Deaf Fun-Day Club and attended Kansas South Central Deaf Club, Newton.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Kenneth Wayne Burr, George Wesley Burr Jr.; and sisters, Debra Sue Siegrist and Rita Louise Beals.
Surviving family members are: husband, Ron Hites and Carrie, their German Shepherd, of the home in rural Windom, Kansas; daughter, Teresa Jo and Daniel Freidhof of Salina, Kansas; four grandchildren, Dominick (19), Autumn (18), MacKenzie (13), and Isabella (9); brother, David Lee Burr of Topeka Kansas; sisters, Mary Elizabeth Payne of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, Lena Rae and “Butch” McDonald of Emporia, Kansas; uncle, Ernie and Irene Wyrick of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; and lots of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
The memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at Excelsior Cemetery, Marquette at a later date.
Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Reno County in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.
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DATELINE: Salina, Kansas
NAME: Harry M. Fleeson
AGE: 71 yrs
DATE OF DEATH: November 11, 2016
PLACE OF DEATH: Dignity Care Home, Salina
DATE OF BIRTH: July 5, 1945
PLACE OF BIRTH: Lyons
PARENTS: Richard and Gertrude Malone Fleeson
RESIDENCE: Salina since 1997 formerly of Lyons
OCCUPATION: Librarian in Manchester, N.H., and was a Health Care Aide at the Smokey Hill Rehabilitation Center, Salina
EDUCATION: Graduated Lyons High School and Sterling College
MEMBERSHIPS: All Saints Orthodox Church, Salina
SURVIVORS: Brother, Robert & Priscilla Fleeson, New Hampshire; Nephew, Richard Fleeson, Virginia; Niece, Mary & Robert Stoddard, Maryland, Anne & Ike Ofoje, South Carolina; Great nieces, Avery and Alexys Ofoje, South Carolina; Cousin, Allen Fleeson, California
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sister, Helen Fleeson, Brother, Richard Fleeson
SERVICES: 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at All Saints Orthodox Church, Salina
OFFICIATING: Father Daniel Griffith
BURIAL: Private family burial in Lyons Municipal Cemetery, Lyons
MEMORIAL: American Cancer Society in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons
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Helen Marie Clark, age 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep, November 3, 2016, in Smyrna, Tennessee, after enjoying one of her favorite foods, a bowl of ice cream. Helen left this world to join her husband Harry to explore heaven together.
Helen Marie James was born March 12, 1929, at the family home, rural Bogue, Kansas, to Bert Lloyd James and Clara Ellen (Kling) James. Helen was a longtime resident of Hill City, Kansas, graduating from Hill City High School. Helen and Harry Ray Clark were joined in marriage in Hill City, April 24, 1948.
Being a dairy farmer’s wife, Helen worked tirelessly milking the cows. She also worked at the telephone company as a switch board operator, and the United States Postal Service as a part time flexible clerk and carrier. She also served as an officer in charge at the Logan Post Office. After retiring from the Post Office, Helen felt the itch of restlessness and began working at the Graham County Hospital as a cook and went into retirement again. During her “retirement” years, she continued to work with the Meals on Wheels program and delivered flowers. Helen was a 4-H Leader, and served on Election Boards as well as providing transportation for others to doctor visits.
She was a member of the Baptist Church, TOPS, the Silver-haired Legislature and attended water aerobics faithfully. Helen enjoyed dancing, especially square dancing, sewing and quilting, jigsaw puzzles and playing games.
The grandchildren will always remember her signature phrase, “Shootly-doot,” which was often blurted out during a riveting game of Mexican Train Dominoes. She was an avid reader and loved attending book club meetings. Helen could often be found working outdoors, meticulously tending her beautiful flowers and vegetable plants.
When Helen was 84, she accompanied her daughter Mary Ann and family to South Carolina. Helen was so excited as this was the first time she ever saw an ocean. She was truly in awe of the Atlantic!
Helen was beautiful, energetic and funny. She was a wonderful person, who will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Helen was preceded in death by husband, Harry; her brother Lloyd James; two sisters: Mary Knoll and Edna Clark, and son-in-law, Ernie Kilpatrick.
Left to mourn her passing are three daughters: Mary Ann Kilpatrick of Smyrna, Tennessee; Raidene Hernandez, and husband Jerry of Denver, Colorado, Connie Dombroski, and husband Robert, of Hill City, Kansas; 13 grandchildren: Elaine Sparks, Michelle Riley, Jeremiah Kilpatrick, Paula Nylander, Shelby Zahn, Tanner Zahn, Javier Hernandez, Matt Hernandez, Beau Hernandez, Jessie Thompson, Lacey Runge, Trenton Dombroski, and Travis Carswell; 23 great grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.