Patricia Ann “Pat” Baier (Fetter; Foust), 66, of Salina, passed away Thursday, June 30th, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Patricia was born in Salina, on August 9, 1949, to the late Dorothy (Navarrete) and Harley Farrar.
She was the wife of Harold Baier. They were married June 14, 1990
Survivors include her daughters, Marva Morgan, of Salina, Marcia, wife of John Blosser, of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Amanda Foust, of Salina; step daughters, Debi, wife of Cary Holcomb, of Manhattan, Kansas, and Jennifer, wife of Duce McConnell, of Wichita, Kansas; step son, Bryan Baier, of Salina; brother, Gary Farrar, of Salina; step mother, Luci Farrar, of Overland Park, Kansas; as well as 22 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Navarrete; and step-sons, Justin Baier and Daryl Baier.
Memorial Services will be held at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6th, with Pastor Ron Bowell officiating.
Cremation has been chosen and there will not be visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shepherd’s Chapel Church, 102 8th Ave NE, Gravette, AR 72736.
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Rachel May Book, 92 of Abilene passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. She was born May 1, 1924 in Union City, Ohio, the daughter of Elmer Lydia (Hoke) Hoover. She graduated High School from Messiah, Pennsylvania. On December 28, 1943 she was united in marriage to Paul Book. He preceded her in death May 3, 1984. Rachel was a homemaker and a member of the Brethren in Christ Church in Abilene.
Rachel is survived by her two sons, Kenneth Book of Abilene and Glenn Book and wife Jean of Abilene. Four granddaughters, Stephanie Steele and husband Beau, Kimberly Reinert and husband Jarrod, Sarah Brown and husband Eric and Amber Denny and husband Allen. One step-grandson, Michael Ade and wife Christal. Two great-grandchildren and 5 step-great –grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Paul, a son, Lynn L. Book, eight brothers and four sisters, and a daughter-in-law Selena Book.
Funeral Services for Rachel will be 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at the Brethren in Christ Church in Abilene with Pastor Dale Engle officiating. Burial will follow at the Abilene City Cemetery in Abilene. Family will receive friends Monday evening from 6-7 P.M., at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene. The family suggests memorials be given the Brethren in Christ Church of Abilene. 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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Irene Engle,
93, passed away Thursday, June 30th, in Abilene. She was born January 9, 1923 in Waukena, California the daughter of Raymond E. and Velma E. (Heise) Wagaman. Growing up in Hiawatha, Kansas, Irene attended local schools and graduated from Upland Academy in Upland California then attended Upland College. She completed her nursing training at Miami Valley School of Nursing in Miami Ohio, earning her RN degree in 1945. On December 20, 1946, Irene was married to Mahlon Engle. Most of their married life was spent farming north of Abilene. They retired in 1984 and moved to Abilene in 1986. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, quilting, cooking, gardening and her church. Irene was a long time very active member of the Zion Brethren In Christ Church and served on a multitude of community services. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Irene is survived by: her husband, Mahlon of Abilene; 3 daughters, Beth (Jim) Shelly of Grantham, Pennsylvania, Lucille (John) Landis of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Rebecca (Howard) Garver of Lancaster, Pennsylvania; 2 sons, Dale (Margaret) Engle of Abilene and Howard (Melissa) Engle of Abilene; 18 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Monday, July 4th, at the Zion Brethren In Christ Church with Pastor Jay Johnson officiating, with no graveside service. The family will receive friends 2:00 – 3:00 PM Sunday, July 3rd, at the Danner Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions in her name be given to The Navigators to aid a grandchild in mission work. 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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Theodore Larned (Lar) Eastmond II, age 74, Clifton, Kansas resident, entered into rest on June 30, 2016 at Stormont-Vail Health Care in Topeka, Kansas. He was born in Los Angeles, California on December 9, 1940 to Theodore Larned and Juanita (Seabold) Eastmond I.
Deanna J. Cibolski, age 75, passed away on Fri., July 1, 2016 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS. She was born on Dec. 5, 1940 in Beloit, KS to Leo & Vera (Hughes-Tieking) Shamburg.
She grew up in the Concordia area and was a lifelong area resident. She married Michael “Mike” Cibolski on April 24, 1964 in Concordia. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Mike, Concordia; daughters, Barbara Leonard (Rick), Manhattan, Janet O’Connor (Mike), Salina, Charlene Davis, Manhattan & Sandy Chapman (Jim), Salina; son, Kirk Cibolski, Salina; sisters, Lenna Novak (Kenny), Randolph, Edith Davis, Concordia & Joan McClintock (Harry), Clay Center; brothers, Teddy Tieking (Mary Jane), Terry Tieking & Trent Tieking all of Concordia; grandchildren, Ryan Leonard (Paige), Robyn Mravinec (Kevin), Tracee O’Connor (Jenn), Kevin O’Connor (Alyssa), Nicole O’Connor (fiancé, Brett McClellan), Sean Davis, Jeni Thornton (Dakota), Aaron Kemnitz, Dustin Davis (Kim), Jennifer Cibolski (Matt Scanlan), Shannen Crumbliss (John), Kurt Cibolski & Dakota Cibolski & great grandchildren, Tucker & Treyton, Hailee & Bryce, Rayvanna & Avery, Brady, & Markis, Penelope & Gabrella.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jimmy Lee Shamburg & sister, Linda Shamburg.
Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Wed., July 6, 2016 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home with Rev. Dean R. Frazier officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia. Visitation will be from 10-9 pm Tues., July 5, 2016 with the family greeting friends from 7-8 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family and will be designated at a later date. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.
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MARION – Craig D. Matz, age 64, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Newton Medical Center, Newton, Kansas. He was born in Wichita, Kansas, on May 21, 1952, the son of Allen “Bud” and Margaret “Sally” (Clark) Matz. He graduated from Peabody High School with the class of 1970. On July 27, 1974, he was united in marriage to Denise Crawford. Craig was a devoted husband to Denise Matz for 42 years and a dedicated and loving father to their children: Heather, Alisha, and Jason. Craig began his long career with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad in 1975, he was a bridge and building foreman at his retirement in 2012. Craig loved spending time with his family and was very proud to have the title of “Grandpa”. He had a passion for his livestock and the family farm. Craig was preceded in death by his father Bud Matz; and a brother Terry Matz. He is lovingly survived by his wife Denise Matz of Marion; his mother Sally Matz of Peabody; his children: Heather Calhoun and her husband Mike of Marion; Alisha Freeman and her husband Cole of Manhattan; and Jason Matz and his wife Shelby of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; his 5 grandchildren: Evan and Emma Calhoun, Jonah and Jack Freeman, and Griffin Matz; his twin sister Carol Reynolds and her husband Mike of Peabody; his brother Kirk Matz and his wife Debbie of Hesston; his sisters-in-law: Debbie Bowman and her husband Joe of Marion; Joan Thrash of Hutchinson; and Dorothy “Cookie” Odle and her husband Richard of Wichita; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at the Marion Christian Church. Interment will follow in the Marion Cemetery. A Memorial Fund has been established for the Marion Central Park Tree Fund in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, KS, 66861. Online Condolences for the family may be left at www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.
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Delbert J. Schrag, 81, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 10:10 am, Friday, July 1st, 2016 while in the company of family members, at McPherson Hospital.
Delbert was born in McPherson County on his maternal grandparents farm, south east of McPherson, Kansas on August 31, 1934, son of Marie (Goering) and Alvin Schrag.
Delbert attended Elyria grade school, and graduated from McPherson High School, McPherson, Kansas in 1952. He then attended Bethel College, Newton, Kansas and McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas and graduated from Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas in 1961 with his Agricultural degree.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church McPherson, where he served as an Elder.
Delbert was a agricultural teacher in Kansas including McPherson High School, was a farmer, owned and operated Agricultural Seeds for 30 years.
Delbert was a member of the McPherson Chamber of Commerce having served on the Agricultural committee for many years, was the Agricultural advisor for the McPherson High School Vocational Agricultural Department. Delbert enjoyed playing golf, singing in the church choir and Kansas Mennonite Men’s Choir, and spending time with his family.
Delbert J. Schrag was united in marriage to Amelia A. Zielke at the Eden Mennonite Church, rural Moundridge, Kansas in 1954. Delbert was united in marriage Joyce A. Duguid on October 24, 1981 at the First Presbyterian Church, McPherson, Kansas. .
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over 34 years, Joyce Schrag, of McPherson, Kansas; his daughters, Kim Schrag and her partner Fernando Llosa, of Trumansburg, New York, Patti Ladd and her husband Dale, of McPherson, Kansas, Laura Parker, of McPherson, Kansas, and Judi Schmidt and her husband Kent, of McPherson, Kansas; his brother, Gary Schrag and his wife Barbara, of Overland Park, Kansas; his sister, Orpha Murray and her husband Ed, of Knoxville, Tennessee; his 5 grandchildren, Anna Christenson, Dain Smith and wife Cambria, Chad Schropp, Casey and Aaron Dishman, and Molli Fawl and husband Treg; his favorite great-granddaughter, Gentry Dishman; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Delbert was proceeded in death by his parents.
Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, McPherson, Kansas.
Memorial service will be at First Presbyterian Church, McPherson, Kansas, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6th, 2016 with Reverend H. Dick Reynolds, Jr. officiating.
Private family graveside will be held at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church or MCC Relief and they can be sent in care of the Glidden – Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.
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Martha Mae Potter entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 1, 2016, at Salem Home in Hillsboro, Kansas at the age of 96.
Martha was born on May 30, 1920, to David A. and Helena L. (Klassen) Hiebert in Hillsboro, Kansas. She had seven siblings who have all preceded her in death.
Martha went to school in Hillsboro and graduated from there in 1938. She married Billy V. Potter on November 28, 1942, while he was serving in the Medical Corp and stationed at Fitzsimmons Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Martha and Billy were married for 49 years before Billy passed away on September 21, 1992. They were members of the Church of Christ in McPherson, Kansas and both shared deep beliefs and feelings for the teachings of the Church.
Martha was a devoted farm worker, homemaker, and mother. They lived on a farm south of McPherson where she lived for 57 years. During their marriage, they raised three boys.
She is survived by: her sons, Kenneth L. Potter (Mona) of Clarksdale, MO, Gene E. Potter (Roxanne) of Paradise, TX, and Steven L. Potter (Jennifer) of McPherson, KS; six grandchildren, Thomas Potter, Chris Potter, Michael Potter, Cory Potter, Chelsea Baker, and Jessica Unruh; and six great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and seven siblings, Clarence Hiebert, George Hiebert, Monroe Hiebert, Franklin Hiebert, Gladwin Hiebert, Ruth Penner, and Betty Conner.
Martha truly loved her family: children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, as well as, many friends and caregivers.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 7, 2016, at McPherson Church of Christ with Minister Gary Witcher officiating. The final resting place will be in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, July 6, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Memorial donations may be given to Salem Home, Hillsboro, KS or McPherson Church of Christ in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.
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William E. Thompson, son of Fredrick E. Thompson and Flora M. (Salisbury) Thompson was born March 29, 1930 at Rural Republic County, Kansas, near Chester, Nebraska and passed away on June 29, 2016 at St. Lukes Hospice, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 86 years and 3 months.
He attended Chester Public Schools and graduated from Chester High School. He was united in marriage to Vivian L. Scott on March 15, 1956. He served with the United States Navy until his retirement after 24 years of service. He served as the District Magistrate Judge for Republic County for many years.
He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Belleville Lodge No. 129 AF & AM, Scottish Rite, Isis Shrine, First United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Flora Thompson, wife, Vivian L. Thompson, one brother, Blaine, one sister, Lois.
He is survived by two sons, Michael (Diane) Thompson of Harlingen, Texas, Larry D. Winchester of Lodi, California, one daughter, Patricia A. Thompson of Lawrence, KS., Two grandchildren, Sharon (John) Obie of Kansas City, Missouri, Shawn (Tanya) Sarbaum, three great grandchildren, Lauren and Kendal, Jake, one brother, Jean Thompson of Chester, Nebraska, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Two PM, Saturday, July 2, 2016, First United Methodist Church, Belleville, Kansas, conducted by, Rev. Emily Meckley.
Military Graveside services by the United States Navy Honor Guard.
Cremation will follow the service with private family Inurnment at a later date at Chester Cemetery, Chester, Nebraska.
Memorials may be given to Family Choice.
Friends may call on Friday from 1 PM 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.