Ernest George Trible, Jr., 94, departed this world for heaven on July 28, 2015 at Via Christi Village in Hays, Kansas. He was born to the late Ernest and Maude (Minnick) Trible on April 24, 1921 in Palco, Kansas. He graduated from Palco High School with the Class of 1939. In 1940 he moved to Stockton, Kansas with his parents. He entered the United States Army in September of 1942 and spent 3 ½ years in the European Theatre during WWII, serving in England, Belgium, Luxemburg, France and Germany.
While in the service he met the love of his life, Leah Ruth Pitts of Wheatland, Missouri. They were united in marriage on April 15, 1944. After discharge from the Army they established their home in Leavenworth, Kansas where Ernie worked for the Army as a civilian until his retirement in 1999. Upon retirement they moved back to Rooks County where they still had family ties. Ernie became Leah’s sole caregiver after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2005. She passed away on October 13, 2009 after 65 years of what Ernie termed, “Marital Bliss.”
Ernie was active in the Stockton United Methodist Church. He also enjoyed eating his noon meals at the Senior Center in Stockton where he would lead exercises and socialize with many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Maude Trible, and wife Leah Trible. He is survived by a daughter, Georganna Tremmel of Denver, CO.
Ernie was a man of faith, integrity, and hard work. Always caring more for those around him than himself, he gave of his time and talent to lay up for himself treasures in heaven. Now there is rejoicing as he hears the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter now into your Father’s glory.”
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Joyce B. Patrick, daughter of Carl Florell and Myrtle (Thoss) Florell was born January 21, 1929 at Rural Courtland, Kansas and passed away on July 27, 2015 at Belleville, Kansas at the age of 86 years, 6 months and 6 days.
Joyce attended Kackley Grade School and graduated from Courtland High School. She was united in marriage to Floyd Goddard and he passed away in 1956 and later she was united in marriage to Howard E. Patrick on August 7, 1960.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Myrtle Florell, husbands, Floyd Goddard and Howard E. Patrick, step daughter, Elaine Clark, step great granddaughter, Ava Olivia Patrick, brother, Curtis Florell.
She is survived by one step daughter, Diane (David) Dolinar of Wichita, KS., one step son, Anthony “Tony” (Becky) Patrick of Salina, KS., son in law, Eugene Clark of Jewell, KS., five step grandchildren, Amy Patrick (Matt) Stamm of Wichita, KS., Brian (Sarah) Dolinar of Champagne, Illinois, Wes Dolinar of Denver, Colorado, John (Mary) Clark of Buhler, KS., Steve (Alecia) Patrick of Olathe, KS., six step great grandchildren, one brother, Robert (Idonna) Florell of Lincoln, Nebraska, nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Two PM, Saturday, August 1, 2015, Ada Lutheran Church, rural Courtland, KS, conducted by, Pastor Thomas Kamprath
Interment will be in Ada Lutheran Cemetery, rural Courtland, KS.
Memorials may be given to Ada Lutheran Church.
Friends may call on Thursday from 1 PM to 9 PM, Friday from 9 AM to 9 PM at Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS.
Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.com
Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS in charge of arrangements.
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Hillsboro – Leona Mae Friesen, 86, died July 28, 2015 at Salem Home in Hillsboro. She was born April 6, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to Sam and Hilda (Ediger) Thiessen. She married Elmer Friesen June 18, 1948 Rural Hillsboro. Survivors include: sons, Dennis (CleoBeth) of Rural Hillsboro, Steve of Lehigh, Merle (Cora) of Hillsboro, Randy (LaVon) of Wichita; daughter, Kimberly Friesen of Hillsboro; brothers, Richard Thiessen of Fresno, California, Leon Thiessen of Santa Maria, Claifornia; sisters, Norma Johnson of Arvada, Colorado, Betty Graf of Castle Rock, Colorado, Clara King of Mesa, Arizona; 8 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband in 2011, daughter-in-law, Sandy Friesen in 2015 and great grandson, Malakai Friesen. Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church in Hillsboro officiated by Pastor Wilmer Thiessen. Interment 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Gnadenau Cemetery Rural Hillsboro. Family will receive guests from 6 to 8 Friday at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Memorials to Hillsboro Senior Center or Salem Home in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, Kansas 67063. Online Condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com
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Allen Smith, 75, was born September 5, 1939, in Iowa City, Iowa to Victor and Fern (Decker) Smith. He passed away Monday, July 27, 2015, at Hilltop Lodge, in Beloit, Kansas, after a valiant struggle with cancer.
As a child, his family moved to Hastings, Nebraska, then to Republican City, Nebraska, where he graduated with the class of 1957. It was here he met Elaine Ferguson, who became his bride on Easter Sunday, 1960. Allen served in the National Guard, 1956 to 1957, and in the U.S. Air Force for 1957 to October 29, 1962.
He worked for Bell Telephone Company, and then A.T. and T. for 33 ½ years, most of those years in Mankato, Kansas, retiring in 1998.
Allen was mechanically gifted and shared those gifts with his church, fixing whatever needed to be fixed, as well as helping neighbors with their farming. He served on the Board of Trustees of his church and was a faithful member of the church choir. Allen and Elaine sang in a mixed quartet that performed at the nursing homes, church, and community events. He also served on the Board of Education of U.S.D. 278. They loved to dance and to play golf. He served as President of the Golf Club for twelve years. Allen spent many hours helping maintain the golf course, club house, and cart sheds. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding motorcycles with his friends.
Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Fern Smith.
Survivors include his wife, of 55 years, Elaine of the home; sons – Jay of Ogden, Utah, Randy of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Jeff of Holdrege, Nebraska; grandchildren – Joshua and Aubrey, Aaron, Samantha, Blaine, Caleb and Dawn Odle, and Cailyn; six great-grandchildren; siblings – Vonnie Jenson of Minden, Nebraska, Arvid Smith of Mansfield, Texas, Marvin Smith of Stillwater, Oklahoma, and Jerry Smith of Denver, Colorado; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A celebration of life service will be (was) held Sunday, August 2, 2015, at 4:00 p.m., at the Harmony United Methodist Church, Mankato, Kansas, with Pastor Gerry Sharp officiating. Inurnment will be (was) Monday, August 3, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Mankato, Kansas. The family will receive friends, Saturday, August 1, 2015, at the Melby Mortuary, Mankato, Kansas, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friends may sign the book at the Mortuary from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2015 and Saturday, August 1, 2015. Online condolences maybe left at www.melbymortuary.com. The family suggests memorials to Solomon Valley Hospice, Beloit, or Harmony United Methodist Church, Mankato.
Melby Mortuary, Mankato, Kansas, was in charge of service arrangement.
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DATELINE: Sterling, Kansas
NAME: Quentin Dale Kilgore
AGE: 87
DATE OF DEATH: July 28, 2015
PLACE OF DEATH: Sterling Presbyterian Manor
DATE OF BIRTH: July 31, 1927
PLACE OF BIRTH: Mullinville, KS
PARENTS: John and Ruth Burnett Kilgore
RESIDENCE: He has resided in Sterling since 1955, moving from Mullinville, KS
OCCUPATION: He was the principal of Midland and Union Two Schools, and from 1966 to 1988 he taught English for Sterling High School. Quentin also did carpentry work around the Sterling area.
EDUCATION: Quentin graduated from Mullinville High School with the class of 1945, and later attended Sterling College where he received his bachelor of education degree.
VETERAN: He served in the United States Navy from May 4, 1945 to December 20, 1946, attaining the rank of Fireman Second Class.
MEMBERSHIPS: He was a member and a deacon of the Sterling Reformed Presbyterian Church; served two terms as mayor of Sterling; former member of the Sterling City Council. He served on the Sterling Library board for many years.
DATE OF MARRIAGE: July 30, 1954
PLACE OF MARRIAGE: Glenwood, IA
SPOUSE: Irena McKissick
SURVIVORS: Wife Irena of the home; son, Bill Kilgore and Andrea of Sterling; 4 daughters, Janet and Ken Fuller of Miltonvale, KS, Barbara and Marty Viramontez of Wichita, KS, Connie and Ken McWhirter of Moran, KS, and Patricia and Mark Enoch of Topeka, KS; brother, Robert and Nita Kilgore of Greensburg, KS; 2 sisters, Shirley Brown of Ft. Collins, CO, and Sharon Rudd of Bucklin, KS; 15 grandchildren and 3 gt. grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Parents; brother, Harold Kilgore; and sister, Velma Kilgore
SERVICES: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Sterling Reformed Presbyterian Church.
OFFICIATING: Dr. Denny Prutow
BURIAL: Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling
VISITATION: 2:00 to 7:00 P.M., Friday, July 31, 2015 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.
MEMORIAL: Sterling Reformed Presbyterian Church or Parkinson’s Disease Foundation in care of the funeral home.
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Herbert Clinton Brown, 86, of Derby, died July 30, 2015.
Clinton was born on May 14, 1929, to Matthew Ebeneezer Brown and Gladys Wealthy Cramblett Brown in Spearville, Kansas. From an early age, Clinton loved sports of all kinds and he used his athletic abilities to earn a basketball scholarship at Pittsburg State University after graduating from Lewis High School. During his senior year, Clinton married his sweetheart, Donna Sims, and they remained inseparable together for the next 64 years – except for the year he spent serving his country in the Korean War.
Upon returning from Korea, Clinton earned his Master’s Degree from the University of Iowa in 1954, and then began a career in education at Minneola, Kansas, which was Donna’s home town. During his 35 years as a teacher and coach, Clinton worked at Minneola, Lincoln, and McPherson, where he taught physical education and social studies and coached basketball, golf, football, and track before retiring in 1990. After retiring, Clinton continued playing golf as much as possible with family and friends, reading, watching his KU Jayhawks play basketball, and listening to music, especially the Statler Brothers.
Clinton was an active member of the First Christian Church of McPherson, Kansas, serving as Chairman of the Board twice and as an Elder, and he taught the Young Thinkers Sunday School Class for many years, as well as being involved with the youth programs of the church. After 39 years in McPherson, Clinton and Donna moved to Sublette, Kansas, in 2001 to be near three of their grandchildren.
The most important things in Clinton’s life were his family, friends, and faith in God. He stayed active after his retirement and developed a passion for yard work, which he insisted on doing into his late 70’s. Health problems and age slowed Clinton down in his later years, but he met the challenges of his limitations with grace and lived by the philosophy of changing the things he could and accepting the things he couldn’t change.
Survivors include his wife, Donna of Derby, KS; children, Kevin Brown of Derby, KS and Lori Nelzen of Hesston, KS; sister, Evelyn McLean of Buhler, KS; brother, Merle Brown (Elva) of Temple, TX; grandchildren, John Nelzen (Elizabeth) of Tallahassee, FL, Melissa Brown (Jenny) of Wichita, KS, Kyle Brown of Pittsburg, KS, Cameron Brown of Wichita, KS; numerous nieces and nephews; and, Deanna Hodges, Tony Nelzen, Donald Brown (Karleen), and Stephan Lane.
Clinton was preceded in death by his parents, son, Kyle, daughter, Melani; brothers, Marion and Loren; sisters, Dorothy McChristy and Eulah Brand.
Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 15, 2015, at McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas; followed by a service in celebration of Clinton’s life at First Christian Church, McPherson, Kansas at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Clinton’s name to Camp Hope Heartland, P.O. Box 1529, Great Bend, KS 67530 or in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.
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Verle Johnson, 75, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 5:35 a.m., Thursday, July 30th, 2015 at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kansas.
Verle was born in rural Langley, Kansas at his parents home, on December 24, 1939, a son of Donnia Mae (Rush) and Leslie Dewey Johnson.
Verle attended the Langley school, Langley, Kansas and graduated from Marquette High School, Marquette, Kansas in 1957.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church McPherson, Kansas.
Through the years Verle worked for Pyle Construction Company, as a crane operator and Road Forman for the County of McPherson, owned and operated V. Johnson Construction and Remodeling, and was a farmer and cattleman.
Verle was a member of and president of the Rural Water District #4, served on the DS and O Electric Board, and McPherson County Planning and Zoning Board. Verle enjoyed hunting, farming, playing cards, his family and his grandkids, eating homemade ice cream, and break time was very important. His favorite pastime was spending time with his Babe, Rachel.
Verle I. Johnson was united in marriage to Rachel L. Miller on August 2, 1959 at Roxbury Presbyterian Church, Roxbury, Kansas.
Verle is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over fifty-six years, Rachel Johnson, of McPherson, Kansas; his children Kevin Johnson and his wife Rhonda, of Beavercreek, Ohio and Kristie Torgerson and her husband Brennan, of Buhler, Kansas; his brothers, Dean Johnson and his wife Lois, of Marquette, Kansas, and John Johnson and his wife Ruby, of McPherson, Kansas; his four grandchildren, Amelia Fisher and her husband Chris, Trevor Torgerson, Angela Johnson, and Taryn Torgerson; his faithful canine companion Bella; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Verle was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Elsie Platner.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2015 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, McPherson, Kansas.
Graveside services will be held at New Gottland Lutheran Church Cemetery McPherson, Kansas at 9:00 a.m., on Monday, August 3rd, 2015.
The memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, McPherson, Kansas, at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 3rd, 2015 with The Reverend Tim Leaf officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or New Gottland Lutheran Church in memory of Verle and they can be sent in care of the Glidden – Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460
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HAZEL C. WEIR, 104 died July 28, 2015 at Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, KS. She was born on June 24, 1911 in Laramie, WY, the daughter of Alex and Martha (Thompson) Crout. Hazel moved to Clifton as a young girl to live with her grandmother. She attended Clay County Community High School. Hazel met Dexter Weir in Clay Center and they were married on June 6, 1928. They spent most of their life on a farm Southeast of Clay Center.
Hazel could do many jobs and worked hard all of her life. She was a generous and kind person. Many called her mom and grandma. Hazel always had a good humor. She will be missed by many. She was preceded in death by parents a daughter, Lela Larson a son, William Weir and four sisters.
Survivors:
Son: Max and wife Mary Weir, Clay Center, KS
Son: James and wife Vera Weir, Camarillo, CA
Son: Donald and wife Marge Weir, Kansas City, MO
Daughter: Rosemarie Gurney, Clay Center, KS
21 Grandchildren, many Great-grandchildren and many Great-Great-grandchildren
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 31, 2015 at 1:30 PM at the Madura Congregational Church in Wakefield, KS
Officiating the service will be Rev. Todd Britt
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KS
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2015 from 5-7PM atNeill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home
Memorials: Clay County Museum c/o the funeral home
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JOSEPH JUNIOR KUBICK, 91 died July 28, 2015 at Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, KS. He was born on February 6, 1924 in Idana, KS, the son of Joseph and Louise (Paronto) Kubick. Joseph worked as a taxi driver, Long Island Lighting Company as a Lineman, Hutchinson/Maytrath and the Clay Center Country Club. He married Dorothy Pratch on September 9, 1966 and she preceded him on December 25, 1998. Joe was also preceded by a two brothers, Chuck and Everett Losey. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. He was a member of the B.P.O.E., American Legion of Clay Center and Carl Place, NY.
Survivors:
Daughter: Gail and husband Dan Habluetzel, Haysville, KS
Sister: Julia Bletcher, Crawfordsville, IA
Sister: Lois Norris, Riley, KS
1 Grandson
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Saturday, August 1 at 10:30am at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home
Officiating the service will be Pastor Ryan Lynch
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KS
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 31, 2015 from Friday, July 31 from 3-8pm at the funeral home.
Memorials: Organization of the donor’s choice c/o the funeral home.
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Lola Marie VanWey was born on October 1, 1927 in the Odessa township near Lebanon, Kansas, the daughter of Thomas and Belle Denny Watson. She died early Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kansas at the age of 87 years, 9 months, and 27 days. Lola grew up and attended school near Esbon and Lebanon. On January 5, 1949, she was united in marriage with Harold I. VanWey in the Odessa Church. Two sons were born to this union. They were privileged to spend 61 years of marriage together until Harold’s death in January 2010. After their marriage, they lived on a farm north of Cawker City before moving to Ionia. In 1967, they returned to Cawker City, where she lived the rest of her life. She enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family, and also loved working in the nursing homes in Cawker City, Downs, and Beloit. She was a member of the Cawker City United Methodist Church and the VFW Auxiliary. In addition to her husband, Lola was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Wayne Lee; her sister, Elva Gleason; and her brother, Otis Watson. She is survived by her son Chet VanWey of Cawker City; one grandson, Brandon VanWey; her sister, Wanda Hodge; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 4-8 PM Friday at the Cawker City United Methodist Church, with cremation to follow. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the Cawker City United Methodist Church or the American Legion Post #379
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Henrietta Mary Waner, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Oborny) Stika, was born November 7, 1933, in rural Marion, Kansas. She was the fourth child born to this union which included two sons and two daughters, Victoria, Louis, Valarian and Henrietta. Henrietta was baptized at St. John’s Nepomucene Church in Pilsen Kansas and this is where she received her first communion from Fr. Kapaun.
Henrietta attended school in the Youngtown Community until she finished the eighth grade.
Henrietta met Vernon Waner at a cakewalk at the Youngtown School when he asked her to walk with him. Vernon took Henrietta home from that cakewalk in his 1949 Chevrolet pickup. This began a courtship which lasted one year until Vernon and Henrietta got married. Henrietta’s parents had told her that she could not marry Vernon until she was 18 years old. One week to the date after her 18th birthday Vernon and Henrietta married (November 14, 1951). They were married at St. John’s Nepomucene Church in Pilsen because St. Mark’s in Marion was still under construction. Upon completion, St. Mark’s became their family church and Henrietta was active in the Altar’s Society until her death. Vernon and Henrietta waltzed and polka danced hand in hand through life at the Starlight Ballroom in Pilsen, Kansas, and at the Antelope Club in Antelope, Kansas, over the 63 years of their marriage.
Vernon and Henrietta made their first home in District 22, Grant Township, southeast of Marion. During this time their first two children, David and Carol, were born. In 1960, they moved to the Youngtown area northeast of Marion where they rented Henrietta’s childhood home from her parents. During this time their third and fourth children, Darrell and Mike, were born. In May of 1969, Vernon and Henrietta bought their house in town. It was here where they completed their family with their fifth child, Steve.
Henrietta took great pride in providing for her family as a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and was known throughout the town for her baked goods, selling cinnamon rolls and kolaches to eager customers throughout Marion. Henrietta often sent treats home with her family that reflected her Czech heritage. When Vernon and Henrietta moved to town, she babysat local children to help bring in income to the family. Henrietta became a cook at
the Marion Elementary School with her sister – in – law Irma Waner in 1975. In 1977, Henrietta started cooking at the Marion Senior Center. Henrietta tried to retire several times from the senior center and for a time cooked baked goods at The Owl Car Café which her son Dave and daughter –in-law Tena owned, but she always went back to cook at the senior center when called upon. She finally retired for good in 2011. After retirement she volunteered at the St. Luke Auxiliary Shop, a job which she really enjoyed.
Henrietta also took great pride in her flowers. She possessed two green thumbs and was able to nurse plants back to life long after others had given up on them. Her yard was a great source of pride. Much to Vernon’s dismay, she would have him carry over 200 pots around the yard every spring so she could plant flowers in them, only to turn around in the fall and carry them right back to their winter resting place. Each year her yard was bursting with colorful flowers that would rival any formal garden.
Henrietta’s biggest source of pride and joy, however, were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, attending almost all ball games, track meets, dance recitals and music programs until her health prevented her from doing so.
Henrietta deeply enjoyed her relationship with Our Lord. She spent many hours reciting her rosary and was very strong in her Catholic faith. Henrietta passed into the arms of our Lord on July 27th, 2015 at St. Luke Hospital in Marion. While her family mourns her passing, we are comforted to know that she is in God’s hands and we will see her again someday.
Henrietta was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Valarian Stika. She is survived by her husband, Vernon, her children, David and Tena Waner of Marion, Carol and Craig Leppke of Hillsboro, Darrell and Holly Waner of Derby, Mike and Tina Waner of McPherson, and Steve and Traci Waner of Marion, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren ; Kaden and Kinsey Kleiner and Haylie and Abbie Waner, her brother Louis Stika and his wife Sarah, and her sister, Victoria Smolik, Sister in law Delores Stika and Sister in law Wanda Waner, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
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Margaret Elizabeth Davies Lederer
86, passed away Friday, July 31st, in Abilene. She was born July 12, 1929 in Topeka, the daughter of Alfred Patrick and Leona Katherine (Hauck) Davies. On June 12, 1949, Marge was married to Loyal LeRoy Lederer Jr. He preceded her in death July 25, 1978. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Milton (Moose) Young. Marge enjoyed her life’s calling of teaching in the Abilene Public School system for over 30 years. Her beautiful alto voice was enjoyed by all from Carnegie Hall, Presser Hall in Lindsborg, former U.S. presidents, foreign dignitaries to many family friends. Marge was an avid K.S.U. fan and a Master Bridge Player.
Survived by:
Son Richard Duane (Billie) Lederer Haslet, TX
Daughter Katherine Irene Young Valley Falls, KS
9 Grandchildren Elizabeth (Betsy) (Willlie) Schmelzle, Scott Young,
Christopher Young, Angela (Angie) Young,
Jeffery (Jeff) Lederer, Kelli (Chris) Mitchell, Tracy Lederer, Hollie (Brandon) Kelly, Jennifer McClain
11 Great-grandchildren Audrey Young, Mallory Young, Jenner Young,
Katherine (Lainey) Schmelzle, Samuel (Sam) Schmelzle,
Allyson (Sean) Jensen, Kelsey Lederer, Jacob Lederer, Brooke Lederer,
Cameron Mitchell, Kayla Mitchell
Sister Patricia (Duane) Miksch Manhattan
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday , August 3rd, at the Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Cynthia Schnath officiating. Interment will follow in the Abilene Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions in her name be given to the Trinity Lutheran 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.
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Catherine L. Baier, 87 of Abilene passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. She was born December 5, 1927 in rural Dickinson County, the daughter of James and Leona (Riffel) Baier. She was a lifelong resident of the Dickinson County are and graduated from Chapman High School. Catherine taught school at St. Andrews Catholic School for numerous years. She is survived by her brother James Baier of rural Elmo, two sisters, Marilyn Anderes of Hope and Virginia Anderes of Hope and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Wayne.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A.M., Friday, July 31, 2015 at St. Columba Catholic Church in Elmo with Fr. Soosai Rathinam as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Abilene. Parish Rosary will be recited 7:00 P.M., Thursday at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene. Family will receive friends following. The family of Catherine suggests memorials be given to the St. Columba Catholic Church. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.
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Mary Frances Stephens, 88, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, July 29th, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mary was born in Selma, Kansas on April 22, 1927, to the late Daisy and Lonnie Erhart.
She worked as a Demonstrator at Sam’s Club in Salina, for 16 years and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Post #1432 and the Military Order of the Cooties Auxiliary Pup Tent 1 Missouri.
She was the widow of Curtis Myron Stephens.
Survivors include daughter, Marsha Dority and husband Dennis, of Lindsborg, Kansas; sons, Harvey Stephens and wife Vickie, of Greenwood, Missouri, and Charles Stephens and wife Debbie, of Salina; brothers, Lowell, Loyd, Wilbur, and Herbert Erhart; sister-in-law, Blanche Stephens; grandchildren, Joel Dority, Brandi Lubbe, Chad Dike, Brenna Moon, and Jessica Majors; as well as great grandchild, Justin Moon.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband Curtis, two sisters, and one brother.
Funeral services will be held at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, at 12:00 PM on Monday, August 3rd, with Michael Eurit officiating. Interment will follow at Prairie Mound Cemetery in Solomon, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses.