Abilene, Kansas
Joanne M. Pack
57, passed away Saturday, May 7th, in Salina. She was born August 4, 1958 in Abilene, the daughter of Rex B. and Genevieve L. (Otter) Wise. Growing up in Abilene, Joanne attended St. Andrews Elementary School, graduated from Abilene High School and attended Marymount College. On April 12, 1985, she was married to Terry L. Pack. The early years of their marriage was spent in Topeka and Manhattan before moving back to Abilene in 1990. Joanne had been employed by Dairy Queen, Jostens/Artex and Russell Stover’s Candies, all in Abilene. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, social networking and sewing. Joanne was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella. She was preceded in death by her mother in 2001.
Survived by:
Husband, Terry Pack of Abilene
2 Sons, Ryan and Eric Pack of Abilene
Father, Rex Wise of Abilene
Brother, John Wise of Abilene
The family has chosen cremation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, May 12th, at the St. Andrews Catholic Church with Celebrant Fr. Henry Baxa officiating. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. A Parish Rosary will be recited 5:00 PM Wednesday, May 11th, at the Danner Funeral Home with family visitation following until 6:30 PM. The family suggest memorial contributions in her memory be made to the Daughters of Isabella. 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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Doris B. Herrman, age 67, passed from this life on Sun, May 8, 2016 at Via Christi-St. Francis, Wichita, KS. She was born on May 29, 1948 in Belleville, KS to Eugene V. & Patricia J. (Ball) Herrman.
Doris graduated from Scandia Rural High School in 1966. She was a lifelong northcentral Kansas area resident. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Norway, KS and she was attending Concordia Wesleyan Church. Doris worked a numerous homecare jobs throughout her life. Doris was a people person who always tried to help anyone in need. Doris was active in organizing and attending Women of Faith for 15 plus years.
Doris is survived by her father, Eugene, Norway; Sisters, Vickie Hall (Gerold), Scandia & Carol McDaniel (Ronald), Philippi, WV; brothers, Howard (Paula), Norway, Eric (Pamela) Palm Desert, CA, Victor (Laura), Skidmore, MO & Olaf (Katherine), Talmage; 3 nieces; 10 nephews; 9 great nieces & 12 great nephews & a host of special friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia & brother, Harold.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Fri., May 13, 2016 at the Norway Community Center, Norway, KS with Pastor Kathy Aeillo officiating. Burial will follow at the Norway Cemetery, Norway, KS. Visitation will be on Thurs., May 12, 2016 from 9 am to 9 pm with the family greeting friends from 6-8 pm at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 W. 6th St., Concordia. The family suggests memorials to the Family’s Choice in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.
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Oleta Lucille Wise Spooner was born February 16, 1922 to Lee and Evelyn McClure Wise on a farm in Jewell County north of Cawker City, Kansas. She departed this life of 94 years on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Downs, Kansas.
After several moves, Oleta grew up and graduated in three years from Burr Oak High School with the Class of 1939. She then took Normal Training, a one year course, to pursue a teaching career of six and one half years.
Oleta married Archie Fredrick “Bud” Spooner of Burr Oak, Kansas on March 9, 1944 while he was on leave between boot camp and his assignment on the USS Indiana in World War II. Born to this union were two children, Lynn Lee and Gail Louise. Some of the places they lived included Burr Oak, Ionia, KS, Carthage, MO, Yuma, AZ Cawker City, Jewell County, KS; and since 1966 they lived in Glen Elder, KS. Oleta last resided at the Golden Living Center in Downs, KS.
After her marriage, Oleta became a homemaker. Outside the home, she was a Sunday School teacher, involved in 4-H, various jobs and later worked at the Mitchell County Hospital for thirteen years.
Oleta enjoyed sewing and making crafts to show at craft fairs. She often helped other and encouraged them to pass the good deed along to others rather than pay her back or return the favor.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 2003, and their son Lynn, in 1968.
Oleta is survived by her daughter Gail Perkins and husband Steve of Abilene, TX; her sister Betty Parsons of Osage Beach, MO; grandchildren Joshua Perkins of Abilene, TX, Jonathan Perkins of El Paso, TX, Rachel Rodriguez of Abilene, TX, Jesse Perkins of Brownwood, TX; and two great-granddaughters and one great-grandson.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the Glen Elder Christian Church with Pastor Cody Fears officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. The family requests memorials be given to Christian Impact Ministries. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday at the McDonald Funeral Home.
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Violet l. “Vi” Martin, 90, died May 5, 2016 at her residence in Chapman, KS. She was born on January 21, 1926 in Bristow, Oklahoma, the daughter of Earl and Nellie (Butterfield) Smith.
Vi was raised in Denver, CO. She married Malen Powell in 1948, they later divorced. Vi then married James Martin in 1971. They made their home in the Wakefield area since 1974. She was a member of NARFE. Vi was preceded in death by her parents and a sister.
Survivors:
Husband: Jim Martin of Chapman, KS
Son: Clinton Powell of Abilene, Kansas
Son: Brice Powell of Thornton, Colorado
4 Grandchildren and 4 Great-grandchildren
Graveside Services will be held on May 11, 2016 Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Highland Cemetery in Wakefield KS.
Officiating the service will be Pastor Kent Happel.
Visitation will be held on May 10, 2016 Tuesday from 3:00 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Chapman High School Scholarship Fund and can be sent in care of the funeral home.