Violet McMillen 1925-2001 HAYS - Violet McMillen, 76, formerly of Stockton, died April 13, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born March 19, 1925, in Clarita, Okla. to Joe and Lottie (Jones) Beaty. She married J.W. McMillen Jr. on Oct. 30, 1972, in Stockton. She had worked for Hadley Hospital in Hays and the Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton, as a nurse?s aide. She was a member of the Stockton Congregational Church, VFW Auxiliary, Stockton and Kansas State Osteopathy Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, of the home; three sons, Cody Dale Couch, Wilson, David Wayne Couch, Russell and Donald Dean Couch, Larned; a daughter, Rita Gail Decker, Burlington, Iowa; a brother, Albert Beaty, San Jose, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Cecil, Raymond and Doyle. Services were April 13 at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, with the Rev. Pat Ault-Duell officiating; burial in the Stockton Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association. Doris K. Barber 1965-2001 HERINGTON - Doris K. Barber, 35, of Herington died April 6, in a vehicle accident south of Salina. She was born July 15, 1965, at Ellsworth, the daughter of Cleveland E. "Cleve" and Ethel M. (Stilwell) Burkhead. She had lived in Herington since 1978, with her foster parents, Ross and Rosy Girton. Doris graduated from Herington High School with the class of 1983. On June 1, 1990, she married Rodney W. Barber at the Nazarene Church in Herington; he survives, of the home. Doris was a homemaker. She also helped her husband at Rod's Body Shop with secretarial, bookkeeping, estimating and restoration work. Bowling and the local craft and social clubs were part of her life. Survivors include two sons, Robert and Ryan, of the home; a sister, Caroline Stark of Rogers, Ark.; and two brothers, Tim Burkhead of Lorraine and Gerald Burkhead of Wilson. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ted and James Burkhead; and by her parents. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wed. April 11, at the Donahue Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway in Herington. The Rev. Edward J. Thompson will officiate. Interment will be in the Delavan Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the First National Bank-Herington, for Doris Barber's sons' educational fund, or sent to the Donahue Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449-3038. Norma L. Fiddler 1921-2001 SHAWNEE - Norma L. Fiddler, 80, died April 15, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Shawnee. Mrs. Fiddler was born Jan. 9, 1921 in Cooksville, Ontario, Canada. she served in the WAVEs in the U.S. Army during World War II; she married Francis S. Fiddler in 1947. They owned Apple and Cider Market and 50 States Bird Feeders in Shawnee. She was employed by Mobay and was a member of the WAVEs National Unit 9. She loved to travel and enjoyed music, theater and has a real zest for life. Survivors include her husband Francis C. Fiddler; five daughters; Honor Kepka, Ellsworth, Ellen Ellis, Carol Fiddler, Sharon Gaither, Margaret Fiddler. Five grandchildren, Beth Ann Kepka, Thomas C. Kepka, Katherine Mason, Andrew Ellis and Matthew Fiddler. A daughter, Beth Ann Fiddler preceded her in death. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, April 19 at Charter Funerals/ Kansas Chapel, 10250 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Merriam. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m., Thursday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or Animal Haven. Willis L. Nelson 1926-2001 LINCOLN - Willis Lex Nelson, 74, Lincoln, died Sunday, April 8, at Ellsworth County Medical Center, Ellsworth. Mr. Nelson was born July 2, 1926, in Lincoln County to William L. and Stella Nelson of Denmark and was a lifelong area resident. He was a farmer-stockman and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7928 and American Legion. He was the past chairman of Lincoln County Soil Conservation and board chairman of Westfall Farmers Grain and Supply. He was the treasurer of Westfall Presbyterian Church. He was united in marriage to Yvonne Swisher on June 28, 1947, at Wilson. Together they lived on their farm over 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Yvonne of the home; two sons, Steve of Lincoln and Jerry of Topeka; two brothers, Jay of Vesper and Wayne of Topeka; a sister, Bonnie Staab of Hays; and three grandchildren. The funeral was April 11 at Harrison-Hall Funeral Home, 111 E. Elm, Lincoln 67455, the Rev. Gary Wolf officiating. Burial was in Lincoln City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Parkinson's Disease or Lincoln County Hospital. Amanda M. Obermueller 1901- 2001 ELLSWORTH - Amanda M. Obermueller, 99, died April 11, at Good Samaritan Retirement Village, Ellsworth. She was born Dec. 12, 1901, at Lincoln, the daughter of Ernest and Carolina Kruse Obermueller. A resident of Ellsworth for the past 14 years, moving from Littleton, Colo., she was a bookkeeper for REA at Littleton. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth. Survivors include: two sisters, Betty Katzenmeier, Ellsworth, and Martha Miller, Glendale, Ariz. She was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. Graveside service was April 13 in St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lincoln, with Pastor Gerald Radtke presiding. Memorials may be sent to Good Samaritan Retirement Village, in care of Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Melvin D. Ruetz - 1920- 2001 ELLSWORTH - Melvin D. "Toots" Ruetz, 80, Ellsworth, died Friday, April 13, at Ellsworth County Medical Center. Mr. Ruetz was born July 1, 1920, at Ellsworth and was a lifetime area resident. He was a truck driver for the Kansas Department of Transportation and a member of the Methodist Church. He was an Army Medical Corps veteran and a member of Masonic Lodge 146 and American Legion 174, both of Ellsworth, and was a Shriner of Salina. Mr. Ruetz was preceded in death by two sisters. Survivors include a brother, Freeman of Ellsworth, two neices, Paula Schneider, Kanopolis and Linda Novak, San Antonio, Texas; one nephew, Dave Ruetz, Ellsworth; eight great nieces and nephews and nine great-great nieces and nephews The funeral was April 16 at the Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439, the Rev. Al Hysom officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Cemetery with American Legion military honors. Memorials may be made to American Legion Post 174 of Ellsworth. Vernon G. Pistora 1926 - 2001 LAWRENCE - Vernon G. Pistora, 75, Lawrence and formerly of McPherson and Ellsworth, died April 4. A veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II, he was a production operator for the Sterling Drug Company, McPherson. He married Carol Lindgren Anderson, May 26, 1979 in McPherson. She survives of the home Other survivors include: daughter, Juliet Swain, Merriam; sons, Wayne Pistora, Denver, Colo., Rodney Pistora, Wheat Ridge, Colo., and Bryan Pistora, Northglenn, Colo.; stepson, Michael Anderson, Lawrence; sisters, Mary Ann Mlynar, Long Beach, Calif., Betty Harned, San Diego, Calif., Odessa Cracola, Oceanside, Calif., and Bernice Grittman, Stanton, Calif.; brother, Joe Pistora, Abilene; three grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. No services are planned. Cremation is planned; remains will be scattered at sea. Memorials are suggested to the McPherson American Legion, First Congregational UCC Church in McPherson, or a charity of the donor's choice and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, Lawrence. Joseph E. Honomichl 1931 - 2001 PROVO, UTAH - Joseph Eugene Honomichl, age 70, of Provo, Utah passed away at home on April 2. Joseph was born March 6, 1931 in Ellis, to Fred Henry and Helen Minnie Klenk Honomichl. He married Arlene Perkins on Jan. 3, 1952 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Joseph was enlisted in the United States Air Force from December, 1949 until March 1, 1973. He served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. After retiring from the Air Force he worked as an Electronics Instructor for ten years with the Aero Space Industry in Saudi Arabia. Joseph graduated from Utah Valley State College in 1986 with a degree in Electronics. Arlene and Joseph had two children, Lloyd Honomichl and Lyn Fischer. Joseph enjoyed genealogy, traveling-especially to Europe, and supervising his children's home improvement projects. Survived by his wife Arlene of Provo; son Lloyd of Provo; daughter Lyn, Provo; twelve grandchildren, three of which are grandsons, nine granddaughters; brothers Lloyd Dale Honomichl of Wichita and Earl Dean Honomichl of Pleasanton, Calif.; sister Mary Louise Burnette of Alda, Neb. His brother Fred Honomichl preceded him in death. Funeral services were held April 5, 2001 at Harbor Park Chapel, 2225 W. 620 North, Provo. Interment was in Provo City Cemetery. Ernst A. Pedersen 1920 - 2001 SALINA - Ernst A. Pedersen, 80, Salina, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center. Mr. Pedersen was born April 15, 1920, in Lincoln County. He worked for Salina Spring and Axle and was a carpenter and school janitor in Escondido, Calif., returning to Salina in 1992. He was a World War II Army veteran and was awarded five bronze medals. He was a member of American Legion Post 62 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1432, both of Salina. His wife, Hazel, died in 1991. Survivors include a son, Tim Wilson of Greenfield, Ohio; two daughters, Barbara Pauly of Converse, Texas, and Carol Diorio of Citrus Heights, Calif.; a stepson, Gene Dillard of Carlsbad, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Joy MacDonald of Nobel, Texas; a brother, Melvin of Salina; three sisters, Olga Peterman of Lincoln, Norma Schaefer of Holyrood and Elda Stroede of Ellsworth; eight grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren. The funeral was April 9 at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, the Rev. Paul Robbins officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, south of Lincoln. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Salina. Charles F. Buxton 1923 - 2001 KANOPOLIS - Charles F. Buxton, 78, died Wednesday April 4, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. He was born April 25, 1922, in St. Louis, Mo., the son of Samuel and Elsie Burwell Buxton. A longtime resident of Kanopolis, he lived a short time in Colo. and western Neb. He worked as a burner for Acme Brick in Kanopolis. He served with the U.S. Navy in WWII. He belonged to VFW Post 6485, Ellsworth, and American Legion Post 329, Kanopolis. He was also a member of First United Methodist of Ellsworth. On Nov. 11, 1955, he married Mildred Troyer in Sydney, Neb. She died June 18, 1998. Survivors include: two sons, Ivan Hoosier of Kanopolis and Dale Hoosier of Ellsworth; a daughter, Colleen Sieger of Gaastra, Michigan; a brother, Robert of Salina; two sisters, Melba Taylor of Rogers, Arkansas, and Fern Knutson of Owatonna, Minnesota; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-parents, Frank and Georgia Vodraska; two brothers, James and Arthur; and two grandchildren, Christina Bunch and Scotty Bunch. A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m., Tuesday April 24 at the First United Methodist Church in Ellsworth. Dr. John Snook will officiate. Memorials may be sent to the Ellsworth County Health Care Foundation or the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Cleo V. Price 1918 -2001 LAS VEGAS - Cleo V. Price, 82, died Sunday, April 8, at the Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nev. She was born Sept. 29, 1918 in Kanopolis. A retired waitress and bank employee, she moved to Las Vegas from Page, Ariz. in 1963. She was also a homemaker. Survivors include a son, William D. Price of Las Vegas, Nev. and a grandchild. A graveside service takes place Friday, April 13 at 11 a.m. at Palm Mortuary-Eastern in Las Vegas. Doris K. Barber 1965 - 2001 HERINGTON - Doris K. Barber, 35, of Herington died April 6, in a vehicle accident south of Salina. She was born June 15, 1965, at Wilson, the daughter of Cleveland E. "Cleve" and Ethel M. (Stilwell) Burkhead. She had lived in Herington since 1978, with her foster parents, Ross and Rosy Girton. Doris graduated from Herington High School with the class of 1983. On June 1, 1990, she married Rodney W. Barber at the Nazarene Church in Herington; he survives, of the home. Doris was a homemaker. She also helped her husband at Rod's Body Shop with secretarial, bookkeeping, estimating and restoration work. Bowling and the local craft and social clubs were part of her life. Survivors include two sons, Robert and Ryan, of the home; a sister, Caroline Stark of Rogers, Ark.; and two brothers, Tim and James Burkhead of Wilson. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ted and Gerald Burkhead; and by her parents. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wed. April 11, at the Donahue Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway in Herington. The Rev. Edward J. Thompson will officiate Interment will be in the Delavan Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the First National Bank-Herington, for Doris Barber's sons' educational fund, or sent to the Donahue Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449-3038. Dorothy I. Stoppel 1922 - 2001 WILSON - Dorothy I. Stoppel, 78, died Tuesday March 27, 2001, at the Wilson Nursing Center, Wilson. Stoppel was born to Christian J. and Mary (Gephart) Stoppel on July 20, 1922 in Wilson. A lifetime resident of Wilson, she worked as a screen-print operator at Eschbaugh Advertising of Wilson. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Ray; and a sister, Elsie Sanders. Survivors include a niece, Nancy King of Phoenix, Arizona; a nephew, David Stoppel of Wilson; and a sister-in-law, Charlene of Wilson. The service was held March 30 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pastor Jim Wagner officiating. Interment was at the Wilson City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church or the donor's choice. Gilbert J. Toman Sr. 1926 - 2001 HESSTON - Gilbert J. Toman Sr., 74, died March 30 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston. He was born Sept. 12, 1926, in Ellsworth County, the son of Joseph Herman and Rose Edna Shanelec Toman. He married Marjorie Mae Bender Dec. 24, 1946, at Ellsworth. She died Aug. 1, 1975. A resident of Hesston since 1999, coming from Halstead and Holyrood, he was a retired petroleum technician for Kansas Corporation Commission. Toman was a member of American Legion Post 200 of Holyrood, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6485 of Ellsworth and Kansas Heart Association. He was past American Legion District 6 commander and on the American Legion alternate national executive committee. Survivors include three sons, Gib Toman and Dan Toman, both of Halstead, and Ron Toman of Olathe; three daughters, Karen Rudiger of League City, Texas, Joyce Du Bois of Halstead and Debra Cameron of Canton; one brother, Robert Toman of Ellsworth; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Leon Toman and Richard Toman; two brothers, Joseph Toman and William Toman; and one sister, Marian Kepka. Funeral was April 2 at Kaufman Funeral Home in Halstead with the Rev. James Mardock officiating. Burial was at Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Schowalter Villa, in care of the funeral home. Elden N. Prester 1923 - 2001 GENESEO - Elden N. Prester, 78, Geneseo, died Friday, March 30, at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. Mr. Prester was born Feb. 18, 1923, at Dorrance and was a longtime Geneseo resident. He was co-owner of Presters Drive-In and Presters Grocery, both of Geneseo. He was a former employee of Missouri-Pacific Railroad and former manager of Rolling Acres Golf Course, McPherson. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Lyons and American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of Geneseo. He was a founding member of Geneseo Golf Course. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene J., on March 24, 2001; and an infant son, Stephen Wayne. Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl S. Shirley of Geneseo and Jayne E. Gottschalk of Wichita; two sisters, Ida M. Taylor and Irene M. Hart, both of Geneseo; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held April 3 at Grace Lutheran Church, Lyons, the Rev. Charles Adams officiating. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church's Pew Cushion Fund. Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons, is handling arrangements. Mary S. Demel 1911 - 2001 ODIN - Mary S. Demel, 89, died April 1 at Cherry Village Residential Care in Great Bend. She was born April 13, 1911, in Hoisington, the daughter of William and Sidonia Moeder Klug. She married Frank A. Demel Nov. 21, 1932, in Odin. He died April 13, 1989. A lifetime resident of Odin, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Demel was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and Altar Society, both of Odin; and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary of Claflin. Survivors include six sons, Robert F. Demel and Ray Demel, both of Great Bend, Thomas Demel and Mark Demel, both of Hoisington, Marvin Demel of Kanopolis and Allen Demel of Woodward, Okla.; two daughters, Dolores Ann Rosenberg of Simsbury, Conn., and Rosie Schremmer of Hoisington; one brother, Ed Klug of Great Bend; three sisters, Odee Murphy and Cecelia McClure, both of Wichita, and Dorothy Mayer of Springfield, Mass.; 23 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 14 brothers and sisters. Funeral was April 3 at the Holy Family Catholic Church with the Rev. Pascal Klein officiating. Burial was at Holy Family Cemetery in Odin. Memorials are suggested to the Cemetery, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. James J. Homolka 1911 - 2001 CLAFLIN - James J. Homolka, 89, died March 31 at Ellsworth County Medical Center in Ellsworth. He was born Sept. 6, 1911, in Barton County, the son of Peter L. and Anna Marie Jezek Homolka. He married Edith M. Beasley Oct. 9, 1948, in Gove. She preceded him in death. A lifetime resident of Ellsworth and Barton counties, he was a retired farmer and stockman. Homolka was a member of United Methodist Church of Claflin, Claflin Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, Palacky Cemetery board, township board, past Holyrood Co-op board member and president, past church board member, past Farm Bureau board and past Barton County Extension Service board. Survivors include one son, James A. Homolka of Holyrood; two daughters, Joann Klug of Springfield, Mo., and Alice Lynn Donley of Ellsworth; one sister, Helen Homolka of Holyrood; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 2 at the church with the Rev. Janet Myers officiating. Burial was at Palacky Cemetery in rural Holyrood with Masonic graveside rites. Memorials are suggested to the church in care of Parsons Funeral Home in Ellsworth. Rosie Anna Klema 1913 - 2001 WILSON - Rosie Anna Klema, died April 2 at Wilson Nursing Center, Wilson. She was born August 4, in Wilson, and was a lifetime resident. She was a homemaker and caregiver. Miss Klema was preceded in death by her brother Glenn Klema in 1989. Survivors include a sister, Elizabeth Steinle of Russell. Funeral services were held April 4 at the graveside in Wilson Cemetery with Rev. Jerome Morgan officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Wilson Nursing Center in care of Rodrick and Minear Funeral Home at 111 S. Fairview Ave., Lucas, Kansas 67648. John Blank, Jr. 1915 - 2001 HOLYROOD - John Blank Jr., 86, died April 2 at the Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. He was born January 11, 1915 in Chase to Anna Dipple and John Blank Sr. He married Margaret F. Smith on May 14, 1950 at Lake Benton, Minn. John was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth and Rice counties, he was a farmer and carpenter, a member of St. Paul?s United Church of Christ, Holyrood and a WWII Army and Air Force Veteran. Survivors include Margaret F. Blank, his wife, of the home, two sons, Daniel Blank of Halstead, Merle Dean Blank of Madison, Ala.; two daughters, Marcia Hendrix of Springfield, Mo. and Iris Ogden, Great Bend; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one brother, Lawrence Blank of Lyons; two sisters, Aline Dole of Wichita and Evelyn Shadduck of Holyrood. Mr. Blank was preceded in death by a son, Bernard John Blank, his parents and one sister Mary Mae Blank. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 5, 2 p.m. at St. Paul?s United Church of Christ, Holyrood, with Pastor Mary Lou Klein as officiant. Flower service will be held at 1 p.m. with visitation 1-8 p.m. on Wed., 8-10 a.m. at Parsons Funeral Home and 1-2 p.m. at the church. Memorials are suggested to KSU Center for Basic Cancer Research. Manuel "Lightening" Diaz (1925-2002) KANOPOLIS - Manuel "Lightening" Diaz, 76, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at the Good Samaritan Retirement Village, Ellsworth. Mr. Diaz was born Sept. 2, 1925, to Ysidro and Jovita Mesa Diaz. He was a lifetime resident of Kanopolis, where he retired from the Independent Salt Co. after 35 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion and the St. Ignatius Catholic Church, both at Kanopolis, and the Russell VFW. Survivors include a son, James of Las Vegas, Nev.; a sister, Georgia Wilkinson of Kanopolis; two brothers, Tiodore and Eugene, both of Kanopolis; two grandchildren; seven nieces; and three nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant child, Anthony, in 1951. The funeral was Monday at the St. Ignatius Church, the Rev. Daniel Scheetz officiating. Burial was in the Kanopolis Cemetery with military rites. Memorials may be made to the American Legion of Kanopolis, the church or the Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, is in charge of arrangements. Kristine Wolff Gustitus (1956-2002) KANOPOLIS - Kristine Wolff Gustitus, 45, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at her home in Kanopolis. Mrs. Gustitus was born Dec. 31, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, to LeRoy and Joyce Glade Wolff. She moved from San Diego, Calif. to Kanopolis in 1987. She was a registered nurse at Salina Regional Medical Center and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where she served in the nursing corps. She married Glenn Gustitus Feb. 18, 1978, in Las Vegas, Nev. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Julia Joyce Gustitus of Salina; a son, Glenn Allan Gustitus Jr. of Kanopolis; her parents of Indian Rocks Beach, Fla.; a sister, Dr. Joy Wolff-Nordone of Dunedin, Fla.; and a grandson, Braden Allan Taylor Gustitus of Kanopolis. The memorial service is today (Thursday) at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Eighth Street, Salina, the Rev. Harry Tyson officiating. Memorials may be made to the Mowery Clinic Cancer Center, Salina. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, is in charge of arrangements. Joyce Eleanor Hollenbeck (1921-2002) SALINA - Joyce Eleanor Hollenbeck, 80, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, Mrs. Hollenbeck was born Joyce Eleanor Andrea on March 18, 1921, at Holyrood. She was a receptionist for Kennedy and Coe. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E., in 1988, and a son, Jay Dee, in 1956. Survivors include a son, Jerry of Tulsa, Okla.; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The body was cremated. Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Helen I. Holmes (1918-2002) CHASE - Helen I. Holmes, 83, Chase, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, at her home in Chase. Mrs. Holmes was born May 29, 1918, at Chapman to Tom and Annetta Anderson Prosser. She had lived in Chase since 1948, where she was a retired city clerk and homemaker. She also was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of Victory Church. She married William "Neal" Holmes May 12, 1944, at Wichita. He died in 2001. Survivors include a daughter, JoAnn Strasters of Aransas Pass, Texas; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two infant sisters and a brother, Russel Prosser. The graveside service is 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Lyons Municipal Cemetery, Lyons, the Rev. Larry Westherman officiating. Burial is in Lyons Municipal Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Victory Church in care of Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons. David Miller (1979-2002) WILSON - David Miller, 22, Wilson, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at Wilson. Miller was born Dec. 10, 1979, at Russell, the son of Gary and Joyce Kraus. A senior at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Miller worked for College Pro-paint and the KSU Alumni Association both of Manhattan and Kansas Wildlife and Parks in Wilson. Survivors include his parents and a sister, Alicia Miller. Grandparents are Gerald and Alyce Klema of Wilson and Wilbert and Bernadine Kraus. A family graveside service is today (Thursday) at 10 a.m. at the Wilson City Cemetery, followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service at the First Baptist Church in Wilson. Visitation was from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until service time today at Foster Mortuary, Wilson Memorials may be made to the Excelsior Lutheran Church and KSU¹s Theta Xi Fraternity, both in care of Foster Mortuary. Melvin P. Rogers (1911-2001) MESA, Ariz. - Melvin P. Rogers, 90, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001 at Mesa, Ariz. Mr. Rogers was born March 27, 1911, at Glasco, Kan., to Ad and Leola Eberhardt Rogers. He was a 1929 graduate of Glasco High School and a 1935 graduate of Kansas State University. Following military service, he lived in Abilene, Kan., and Ellsworth, Kan., where he worked on government soil erosion projects. He retired in Ellsworth in 1966 and moved to Mesa. He married Ruby L. Swearingen April 5, 1936. She died in 1992. Survivors include two daughters, Darlene Pearson of Hays and Norma Gupton of Arlington, Texas; a son, Ronald M. Rogers of Monument, Colo.; three brothers, Ross Rogers of Tulsa, Okla., Max Rogers of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Norman Rogers of Abilene, Kan.; a sister, Lila Weber of Fort Worth, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was conducted Dec. 19 in Mesa. Interment services were Saturday at the Dean Funeral Home, Glasco, Norman Rogers officiating. Burial was in Glasco Cemetery with military graveside rites. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or the Disabled Veterans of America. Myrtle "Pauline" Beck (1919-2002) EUDORA - Myrtle "Pauline" Beck, 82, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Beck was born Nov. 25, 1919, in Dover to Melville and Minnie Wemple Dill. She lived for 44 years in Holyrood before moving to Eudora two years ago. She attended the Eudora Assembly of God Church. She married Oscar I. Beck Feb. 1, 1942, in Lawrence. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, JoAnn Seitz of Lawrence; four grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. The funeral was Monday at the Eudora Assembly of God Church. Inurnment will be at a later date in Holyrood. Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to info@warrenmcelwain.com. Anne Doolittle (1912-2002) HAWKINS, Texas - Anne Marie Doolittle, 89, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, at Quitman, Texas. Mrs. Doolittle was born March 21, 1912, in Czechoslovakia to Joseph Vocasek and the former Mary Kryslova. She was reared in Wilson, Kan. She later moved to Montclair, N.J. and then to Hancock, N.Y., where she was first a beautician and later owned several restaurants. She later lived in Florida before moving to Hawkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton H. Doolittle; a son, Victor; and two brothers, Jerry C. Krysc and Joe E. Vocasek. Survivors are a daughter, Judy Thomas of Big Sandy, Texas; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral was Jan. 19 in the Beaty Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. James Cook officiating. Edna Frances Galloway (1908-2002) SALINA - Edna Frances Galloway, 93, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at Salina Regional Medical Center, Penn Campus. Mrs. Galloway was born April 20, 1908, in Ellsworth County to William Wesley and Nellie Frances Brown Shoemaker. She lived in Ellsworth for many years before moving to Salina in 1949. She worked in retail sales and as a junior high school lunchroom aide in Salina, where she also was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She married Glenn Emerson Galloway Dec. 8, 1925, in Ellsworth. He died in 1983. Survivors include a daughter, Gwen D. Nichols of North Platte, Neb.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; and a special friend, Frank Thompson. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Harry, John and Earl Shoemaker; and three sisters, Emma Green, Clara Walker and Mildred Boston. The graveside service will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Ellsworth Cemetery, Pastor Loren Marler officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Salina. Adolph "Ott" Gottschalk (1917-2002) HAYS - Adolph "Ott" Gottschalk, 84, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, at the Hays Good Samaritan Center. Mr. Gottschalk was born April 18, 1917, on the family farm in Rush County to William and Anna Munsch Gottschalk. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 4166 of Schoenchen and the Bishop Cunningham Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus of Hays. He also served on the school board and the Parish Council of the St. Anthony's Church, where he also was a youth teacher. He married Irene Stecklein in 1939. She died in 1941. He then married Jane Befort March 2, 1943, at Schoenchen. She survives. Other survivors are five sons, James William of Ellsworth, Robert of Westminster, Colo., Timothy of Belleville, Randy of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Loren of Lenexa; four daughters, Gladys Herrman of Emporia, Karen Larkin of Monett, Mo., Michelle Sander of Tribune and Dee Ann Garrison of Hays; a sister, Rose Wasinger of Schoenchen; 28 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Matthew Urban; four brothers, Peter, Wendelin, Marcus and Vincent; seven sisters, Regina Bieker, Mary Pfannenstein, Amelia Gottschalk, Bernadine Unrein, Bertha Schmedemann, Martina Roth and Louise Hoerner. The funeral was Friday at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hays, the Rev. David Metz officiating. Burial was in the St. Anthony¹s Cemetery, Schoenchen. Memorials have been established in his name at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home and the St. Anthony¹s Cemetery Association. Hays Memorial Chapel, Inc., was in charge of arrangements. Rosaline W. Grosnick (1904-2002) Rosaline W. Grosnick, 97, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, at the Clay County Medical Center, Clay Center. Mrs. Grosnick was born April 29, 1904, in Ellsworth County to Reinhold Julius Eilrich and the former Bertha Emma Peterman. She lived most of her life near Ellsworth, where she was a homemaker and nurse's aide for 17 years for the Good Samaritan Retirement Center. She was a member of the St. Paul¹s Lutheran Church, rural Ellsworth, and a charter member of the St. Paul¹s Ladies Aide. She married George Walter Martin Grosnick Aug. 30, 1925, at Ellsworth. He died in 1986. She also was preceded in death by a son, Roland, in 1965; a sisters, Elizabeth Cleverdon in 1982; and brothers Alfred Eilrich in 1964 and Martin Eilrich in 1971. Survivors include a daughter, Marian McKain of Miltonvale; a brother, Wilbert Eilrich of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three sisters, Hilda Schroeder and Mildred Burmeister, both of Ellsworth; and Verna Miller of Bremen, Ind.; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Saturday at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the Rev. Donald Ehrke officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or to Miltonvale Manor. Parsons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Alfred Jay Sanders (1931-2002) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Alfred Jay Sanders, 70, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at the Union Printers Home, Colorado Springs. Mr. Sanders was born May 1, 1931, in rural Kanopolis to Oscar Sanders and the former Roletta Brown. He was a retired meat cutter who served with the U.S. Army in Korea. Survivors include a son, Doug Massingill of Colorado Springs; a twin brother, Jack Sanders of Salina; a sisters, Elizabeth Sauers of Kanopolis; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jane Peterson. The memorial service was Jan. 12 at the Union Printers Home. Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home, Colorado Springs, was in charge of arrangements. Fred Edgar Schwein (1926-2002) TOPEKA - Fred Edgar "Fred Jr." Schwein, 75, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at Aldersgate Village, rural Shawnee County. Mr. Schwein was born Dec. 19, 1926, at WaKeeney to Fredrick and Natalia Mai Schwein. He was a bread salesman for Rainbo Bread Co. and a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, American Legion Moore Post 197 and Fraternal order of Eagles 3774, all at WaKeeney. He also was in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Bernadine "Dean" Lemmons March 9, 1947, at WaKeeney. She died in August of 2000. Survivors include two sons, Fred Lee Schwien of Topeka and Mark A. Schwien of Springfield, Mo.; a brother, Carroll of Hamilton, Ohio; a sister, Beverly Connally of Ellsworth; and six children. The funeral was Monday at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, WaKeeney, Pastor Randy Gibbs officiating, with military rites by the American Legion Post. Burial was in WaKeeney City Cemetery. Memorials are unknown at this time, send in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney. Dorothea K. Tews (1911-2001) MILWAUKEE, Wisc. - Dorothea K. Tews, 90, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001. Mrs. Tews was born Aug. 16, 1911, in Nidermonjou, Russia, the daughter of Christian and Sophia (Heldt) Ulrich. She moved to Wilson in September of 1912 and was educated there in the local schools. She moved to Kenosha, Wisc. in 1940. She married Sigmund Tews on Feb. 15, 1947. He died Aug. 29, 1998. Mrs. Tews was employed at J.J. Newberry Abstract and later American Motors Corporation, retiring in 1946. She was a member of Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was also a former resident of Luray, having been an employee of the telephone company and of Ulrich Motor Company. Surviving her are two daughters, Judith Geiselhart, Bloomington, Minn. and Dorothea Rick, Milwaukee, Wisc.; one sister, Marie Schultz, Great Bend; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a goddaughter, Dorothy Frisk of Kenosha, Wisc. She was preceded in death by seven brothers, Christian, Henry, Michael, John, George, David and Jacob, and a grandson, Joseph Rick. Florence D. Westerman (1910-2002) LORRAINE - Florence D. Westerman, 91, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at Salina Regional Health Center, Santa Fe Campus. Mrs. Westerman was born Sept. 10, 1910, in Ellsworth County, to Edd Kruse and the former Augusta Schroeder. She was a lifetime resident of the Lorraine area, where she was a homemaker and retired teacher who taught in one-room schoolhouses. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lorraine. She married Lee Henry Westerman June 2, 1942. He died in 1999. Survivors include a son, Edward of Lorraine; a daughter, Berry Ann Pippin of Benton; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral was Saturday at the First Baptist Church, the Rev. James Morford officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.. Memorials may be made to the church. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, was in charge of arrangements. Lida M. Odegaard 1944­2001 KETTLE FALLS, WASH. ­ Lida M. Odegaard, 56, Kettle Falls, Wash., died Feb. 16 at the Newport Community Hospital Long Term Care Unit from Nieman-Picks disease. She was born Oct. 13, 1944 in Wilson, to Everett and Lida Weinhold. She graduated from Wilson High School. On Feb 11, 1977, she married Milton Hans Odegaard in Reno, Nev. the family moved from Rice, Wash. to Kettle Falls, Wash., in 1999. She loved being a mother, and enjoyed gardening, bead work, canning, spinning and worked as a retail clerk. Survivors include her husband, Hans at the family home in Kettle Falls; four children, Daphne Nelson, of Kettle Falls, Diane Forget of New York, Richard Mapes of Rice, Wash. and Donald Nielsen of Seattle; ten grandchildren; and a sister, Irene Siefers of Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Rich and Everett. A memorial service will be held at Excelsior Lutheran Church, April 29, 1 p.m. The family requests no flowers. gifts given in Lida¹s memory may be given to Excelsior Cemetery fund or the Lighted Cross Fund. Clara VonFange Pflughoft 1904­2001 TOPEKA ­ Clara Ottilie Ida VonFange Pflughoft, 96, Topeka, died April 17, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born July 9, 1904, on a farm southeast of Lincoln, the daughter of Ernest VonFange and Adelia Block. She married Harold Pflughoft in 1932 and lived in Ellsworth later moving to Topeka. He died in 1967. Mrs. Pflughoft also was preceded in death by a son, Harold Pflughoft, in 1937; seven brothers, Walter, Karl, Fred, Ernest Jr., Lawrence, Harold and Don VonFange; two sisters, Alvena Meyer and Irene Deiter. Mrs. Pflughoft was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Topeka. Survivors include two sisters, Lenora Schneider, Salina, and Luella Bell, Tucson, Ariz.; three sister-in-laws Doris Von Fange and Edna Von Fange of Lincoln, Jean VonFange of Wichita and many nieces and nephews Service was April 20 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Topeka. Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 901 S.W. Fillmore, Topeka, 66604, or to Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, 66606. Gracie V. Austin 1913­2001 SCOTT CITY ­ Gracie Viola Austin, 87, died Saturday, April 21, at her home. She was born Dec. 3, 1913, in Russell County to Joseph and Letitia B. (Evans) Luder. She married Arthur A. Austin on April 16, 1938, in Wilson. He died Jan. 1, 1988. She was a longtime Hill City resident, moving to Scott City in 1999. She was a teacher and homemaker. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hill City, and the Delta Kappa Gamma. Survivors include three sons, Eric, Hays, Norman, Topeka, and Arthur W., Alamorgordo, N.M.; a daughter, Marilyn Dryer, Scott City; a sister, Rachel Wurm, Oberlin; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by two children, two sisters and two brothers. Services were April 24 at Hill City United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mehl Cruit officiating. Burial was in Wilson City Cemetery. Spencer-Stinemetz Funeral Chapel, Hill City, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the Gracie V. Austin Memorial Fund or United Methodist Youthville. Raymond L. Vopat 1926­2001 WILSON ­ Raymond L. Vopat, 75, Wilson, died Friday, April 20, at his home. Mr. Vopat was born Feb. 8, 1926, at Lincoln County and was a lifetime area resident. He was grocery manager at Klema's IGA in Wilson and Novak's IGA in Ellsworth. He also sold life and health insurance for many years. He was a World War II Army Air Forces veteran and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wilson and Wilson Fire Department. He was the "Voice of the Wilson Dragons" for 37 years and announced Wilson's Czech Festival parade for 39 years. He was preceded in death by an infant sister and infant grandson. Survivors include his wife, Frances of the home; a son, Leslie of Wilson; two daughters, Tamara Garrett of Hutchinson and Dawn Obermeyer of Wichita; a brother, Harold of Wichita; and eight grandchildren. The funeral was April 24 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wilson, the Rev. Jim Wagner officiating. Burial was in Wilson City Cemetery with military rites by Msgr. John F. Mcmanus, American Legion Post 262 of Wilson. Memorials may be made to Wilson Nursing Center or Ellsworth County Hospice in care of Foster Mortuary, 610 24th, Wilson 67490. Orison L. Small 1913­2001 HOLYROOD - Orison L. Small, 88, Holyrood, died Friday, April 20, at Salina Regional Health Center. Mr. Small was born March 27, 1913, at Galva and lived in Holyrood since 1950. He was a retired welder-mechanic for National Coop Refinery Association and a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ of Holyrood, AFL-CIO Union and KY2 Campers. His first wife, Eva Mae, died in 1967. Survivors include his wife, Marian of Holyrood; a son, Bobby K. of Lyons; a daughter, Merilyn Meyer of Mesa, Ariz.; a stepson, Dale Simpson of Salina; a stepdaughter, Maralee Whitehead of Natchez, Miss.; six grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was April 23 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Holyrood, the Revs. Mary Lou Klein and Jeff Meyer officiating. Burial was in St. Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439, was in charge of the arrangements. Esther I. Bohl 1910­2001 ELLSWORTH ­ Esther I. Bohl, 90, Ellsworth, died Friday, April 20, at Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Mrs. Bohl was born Esther I. Haase on Dec. 7, 1910, in Ellsworth County and was a lifetime area resident. She was a homemaker and nurse's aide at Ellsworth County Veterans Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, and AARP. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl A., in 1969; a daughter, Deloise Mayo, in 2001; and a son, Gary, in 1965. Survivors include two sons, Don of Lakewood, Colo., and Carl of Ellsworth; three daughters, Carol Panzer of Denver, Janice Hansel of Shawnee and Nancy Rolfs of Lawrence; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral was April 23 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, the Rev. Richard D. Andrus officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or Good Samaritan Retirement Village in care of Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439. Violet McMillen 1925-2001 HAYS Violet McMillen, 76, formerly of Stockton, died April 13, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born March 19, 1925, in Clarita, Okla. to Joe and Lottie (Jones) Beaty. She married J.W. McMillen Jr. on Oct. 30, 1972, in Stockton. She had worked for Hadley Hospital in Hays and the Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton, as a nurse¹s aide. She was a member of the Stockton Congregational Church, VFW Auxiliary, Stockton and Kansas State Osteopathy Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, of the home; three sons, Cody Dale Couch, Wilson, David Wayne Couch, Russell and Donald Dean Couch, Larned; a daughter, Rita Gail Decker, Burlington, Iowa; a brother, Albert Beaty, San Jose, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Cecil, Raymond and Doyle. Services were April 13 at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, with the Rev. Pat Ault-Duell officiating; burial in the Stockton Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association. Doris K. Barber 1965-2001 HERINGTON - Doris K. Barber, 35, of Herington died April 6, in a vehicle accident south of Salina. She was born July 15, 1965, at Ellsworth, the daughter of Cleveland E. "Cleve" and Ethel M. (Stilwell) Burkhead. She had lived in Herington since 1978, with her foster parents, Ross and Rosy Girton. Doris graduated from Herington High School with the class of 1983. On June 1, 1990, she married Rodney W. Barber at the Nazarene Church in Herington; he survives, of the home. Doris was a homemaker. She also helped her husband at Rod's Body Shop with secretarial, bookkeeping, estimating and restoration work. Bowling and the local craft and social clubs were part of her life. Survivors include two sons, Robert and Ryan, of the home; a sister, Caroline Stark of Rogers, Ark.; and two brothers, Tim Burkhead of Lorraine and Gerald Burkhead of Wilson. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ted and James Burkhead; and by her parents. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wed. April 11, at the Donahue Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway in Herington. The Rev. Edward J. Thompson will officiate. Interment will be in the Delavan Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the First National Bank-Herington, for Doris Barber's sons' educational fund, or sent to the Donahue Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449-3038. Norma L. Fiddler 1921-2001 SHAWNEE - Norma L. Fiddler, 80, died April 15, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Shawnee. Mrs. Fiddler was born Jan. 9, 1921 in Cooksville, Ontario, Canada. she served in the WAVEs in the U.S. Army during World War II; she married Francis S. Fiddler in 1947. They owned Apple and Cider Market and 50 States Bird Feeders in Shawnee. She was employed by Mobay and was a member of the WAVEs National Unit 9. She loved to travel and enjoyed music, theater and has a real zest for life. Survivors include her husband Francis C. Fiddler; five daughters; Honor Kepka, Ellsworth, Ellen Ellis, Carol Fiddler, Sharon Gaither, Margaret Fiddler. Five grandchildren, Beth Ann Kepka, Thomas C. Kepka, Katherine Mason, Andrew Ellis and Matthew Fiddler. A daughter, Beth Ann Fiddler preceded her in death. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, April 19 at Charter Funerals/ Kansas Chapel, 10250 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Merriam. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m., Thursday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or Animal Haven. Willis L. Nelson 1926-2001 LINCOLN - Willis Lex Nelson, 74, Lincoln, died Sunday, April 8, at Ellsworth County Medical Center, Ellsworth. Mr. Nelson was born July 2, 1926, in Lincoln County to William L. and Stella Nelson of Denmark and was a lifelong area resident. He was a farmer-stockman and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7928 and American Legion. He was the past chairman of Lincoln County Soil Conservation and board chairman of Westfall Farmers Grain and Supply. He was the treasurer of Westfall Presbyterian Church. He was united in marriage to Yvonne Swisher on June 28, 1947, at Wilson. Together they lived on their farm over 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Yvonne of the home; two sons, Steve of Lincoln and Jerry of Topeka; two brothers, Jay of Vesper and Wayne of Topeka; a sister, Bonnie Staab of Hays; and three grandchildren. The funeral was April 11 at Harrison-Hall Funeral Home, 111 E. Elm, Lincoln 67455, the Rev. Gary Wolf officiating. Burial was in Lincoln City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Parkinson's Disease or Lincoln County Hospital. Amanda M. Obermueller 1901- 2001 ELLSWORTH - Amanda M. Obermueller, 99, died April 11, at Good Samaritan Retirement Village, Ellsworth. She was born Dec. 12, 1901, at Lincoln, the daughter of Ernest and Carolina Kruse Obermueller. A resident of Ellsworth for the past 14 years, moving from Littleton, Colo., she was a bookkeeper for REA at Littleton. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth. Survivors include: two sisters, Betty Katzenmeier, Ellsworth, and Martha Miller, Glendale, Ariz. She was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. Graveside service was April 13 in St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lincoln, with Pastor Gerald Radtke presiding. Memorials may be sent to Good Samaritan Retirement Village, in care of Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Melvin D. Ruetz 1920- 2001 ELLSWORTH - Melvin D. "Toots" Ruetz, 80, Ellsworth, died Friday, April 13, at Ellsworth County Medical Center. Mr. Ruetz was born July 1, 1920, at Ellsworth and was a lifetime area resident. He was a truck driver for the Kansas Department of Transportation and a member of the Methodist Church. He was an Army Medical Corps veteran and a member of Masonic Lodge 146 and American Legion 174, both of Ellsworth, and was a Shriner of Salina. Mr. Ruetz was preceded in death by two sisters. Survivors include a brother, Freeman of Ellsworth, two neices, Paula Schneider, Kanopolis and Linda Novak, San Antonio, Texas; one nephew, Dave Ruetz, Ellsworth; eight great nieces and nephews and nine great-great nieces and nephews. The funeral was April 16 at the Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439, the Rev. Al Hysom officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Cemetery with American Legion military honors. Memorials may be made to American Legion Post 174 of Ellsworth. Vernon G. Pistora -------- 1926 - 2001 LAWRENCE - Vernon G. Pistora, 75, Lawrence and formerly of McPherson and Ellsworth, died April 4. A veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II, he was a production operator for the Sterling Drug Company, McPherson. He married Carol Lindgren Anderson, May 26, 1979 in McPherson. She survives of the home Other survivors include: daughter, Juliet Swain, Merriam; sons, Wayne Pistora, Denver, Colo., Rodney Pistora, Wheat Ridge, Colo., and Bryan Pistora, Northglenn, Colo.; stepson, Michael Anderson, Lawrence; sisters, Mary Ann Mlynar, Long Beach, Calif., Betty Harned, San Diego, Calif., Odessa Cracola, Oceanside, Calif., and Bernice Grittman, Stanton, Calif.; brother, Joe Pistora, Abilene; three grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. No services are planned. Cremation is planned; remains will be scattered at sea. Memorials are suggested to the McPherson American Legion, First Congregational UCC Church in McPherson, or a charity of the donor's choice and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, Lawrence. Joseph E. Honomichl ----- 1931 - 2001 PROVO, UTAH - Joseph Eugene Honomichl, age 70, of Provo, Utah passed away at home on April 2. Joseph was born March 6, 1931 in Ellis, to Fred Henry and Helen Minnie Klenk Honomichl. He married Arlene Perkins on Jan. 3, 1952 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Joseph was enlisted in the United States Air Force from December, 1949 until March 1, 1973. He served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. After retiring from the Air Force he worked as an Electronics Instructor for ten years with the AeroSpace Industry in Saudi Arabia. Joseph graduated from Utah Valley State College in 1986 with a degree in Electronics. Arlene and Joseph had two children, Lloyd Honomichl and Lyn Fischer. Joseph enjoyed genealogy, traveling-especially to Europe, and supervising his children's home improvement projects. Survived by his wife Arlene of Provo; son Lloyd of Provo; daughter Lyn, Provo; twelve grandchildren, three of which are grandsons, nine granddaughters; brothers Lloyd Dale Honomichl of Wichita and Earl Dean Honomichl of Pleasanton, Calif.; sister Mary Louise Burnette of Alda, Neb. His brother Fred Honomichl preceded him in death. Funeral services were held April 5, 2001 at Harbor Park Chapel, 2225 W. 620 North, Provo. Interment was in Provo City Cemetery. Ernst A. Pedersen ------- 1920 - 2001 SALINA - Ernst A. Pedersen, 80, Salina, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center. Mr. Pedersen was born April 15, 1920, in Lincoln County. He worked for Salina Spring and Axle and was a carpenter and school janitor in Escondido, Calif., returning to Salina in 1992. He was a World War II Army veteran and was awarded five bronze medals. He was a member of American Legion Post 62 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1432, both of Salina. His wife, Hazel, died in 1991. Survivors include a son, Tim Wilson of Greenfield, Ohio; two daughters, Barbara Pauly of Converse, Texas, and Carol Diorio of Citrus Heights, Calif.; a stepson, Gene Dillard of Carlsbad, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Joy MacDonald of Nobel, Texas; a brother, Melvin of Salina; three sisters, Olga Peterman of Lincoln, Norma Schaefer of Holyrood and Elda Stroede of Ellsworth; eight grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren. The funeral was April 9 at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, the Rev. Paul Robbins officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, south of Lincoln. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Salina. Charles F. Buxton -------- 1923 - 2001 KANOPOLIS - Charles F. Buxton, 78, died Wednesday April 4, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. He was born April 25, 1922, in St. Louis, Mo., the son of Samuel and Elsie Burwell Buxton. A longtime resident of Kanopolis, he lived a short time in Colo. and western Neb. He worked as a burner for Acme Brick in Kanopolis. He served with the U.S. Navy in WWII. He belonged to VFW Post 6485, Ellsworth, and American Legion Post 329, Kanopolis. He was also a member of First United Methodist of Ellsworth. On Nov. 11, 1955, he married Mildred Troyer in Sydney, Neb. She died June 18, 1998. Survivors include: two sons, Ivan Hoosier of Kanopolis and Dale Hoosier of Ellsworth; a daughter, Colleen Sieger of Gaastra, Michigan; a brother, Robert of Salina; two sisters, Melba Taylor of Rogers, Arkansas, and Fern Knutson of Owatonna, Minnesota; nine grandchildren and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-parents, Frank and Georgia Vodraska; two brothers, James and Arthur; and two grandchildren, Christina Bunch and Scotty Bunch. A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m., Tuesday April 24 at the First United Methodist Church in Ellsworth. Dr. John Snook will officiate. Memorials may be sent to the Ellsworth County Health Care Foundation or the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Cleo V. Price -------------- 1918 -2001 LAS VEGAS - Cleo V. Price, 82, died Sunday, April 8, at the Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nev. She was born Sept. 29, 1918 in Kanopolis. A retired waitress and bank employee, she moved to Las Vegas from Page, Ariz. in 1963. She was also a homemaker. Survivors include a son, William D. Price of Las Vegas, Nev. and a grandchild. A graveside service takes place Friday, April 13 at 11 a.m. at Palm Mortuary-Eastern in Las Vegas. Doris K. Barber ---------- 1965 - 2001 HERINGTON - Doris K. Barber, 35, of Herington died April 6, in a vehicle accident south of Salina. She was born June 15, 1965, at Wilson, the daughter of Cleveland E. "Cleve" and Ethel M. (Stilwell) Burkhead. She had lived in Herington since 1978, with her foster parents, Ross and Rosy Girton. Doris graduated from Herington High School with the class of 1983. On June 1, 1990, she married Rodney W. Barber at the Nazarene Church in Herington; he survives, of the home. Doris was a homemaker. She also helped her husband at Rod's Body Shop with secretarial, bookkeeping, estimating and restoration work. Bowling and the local craft and social clubs were part of her life. Survivors include two sons, Robert and Ryan, of the home; a sister, Caroline Stark of Rogers, Ark.; and two brothers, Tim and James Burkhead of Wilson. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ted and Gerald Burkhead; and by her parents. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wed. April 11, at the Donahue Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway in Herington. The Rev. Edward J. Thompson will officiate. Interment will be in the Delavan Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the First National Bank-Herington, for Doris Barber's sons' educational fund, or sent to the Donahue Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449-3038. Dorothy I. Stoppel -------- 1922 - 2001 WILSON - Dorothy I. Stoppel, 78, died Tuesday March 27, 2001, at the Wilson Nursing Center, Wilson. Stoppel was born to Christian J. and Mary (Gephart) Stoppel on July 20, 1922 in Wilson. A lifetime resident of Wilson, she worked as a screen-print operator at Eschbaugh Advertising of Wilson. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Ray; and a sister, Elsie Sanders. Survivors include a niece, Nancy King of Phoenix, Arizona; a nephew, David Stoppel of Wilson; and a sister-in-law, Charlene of Wilson. The service was held March 30 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pastor Jim Wagner officiating. Interment was at the Wilson City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church or the donor¹s choice. Gilbert J. Toman Sr. ------ 1926 - 2001 HESSTON - Gilbert J. Toman Sr., 74, died March 30 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston. He was born Sept. 12, 1926, in Ellsworth County, the son of Joseph Herman and Rose Edna Shanelec Toman. He married Marjorie Mae Bender Dec. 24, 1946, at Ellsworth. She died Aug. 1, 1975. A resident of Hesston since 1999, coming from Halstead and Holyrood, he was a retired petroleum technician for Kansas Corporation Commission. Toman was a member of American Legion Post 200 of Holyrood, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6485 of Ellsworth and Kansas Heart Association. He was past American Legion District 6 commander and on the American Legion alternate national executive committee. Survivors include three sons, Gib Toman and Dan Toman, both of Halstead, and Ron Toman of Olathe; three daughters, Karen Rudiger of League City, Texas, Joyce Du Bois of Halstead and Debra Cameron of Canton; one brother, Robert Toman of Ellsworth; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Leon Toman and Richard Toman; two brothers, Joseph Toman and William Toman; and one sister, Marian Kepka. Funeral was April 2 at Kaufman Funeral Home in Halstead with the Rev. James Mardock officiating. Burial was at Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Schowalter Villa, in care of the funeral home. Elden N. Prester --------- 1923 - 2001 GENESEO - Elden N. Prester, 78, Geneseo, died Friday, March 30, at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. Mr. Prester was born Feb. 18, 1923, at Dorrance and was a longtime Geneseo resident. He was co-owner of Presters Drive-In and Presters Grocery, both of Geneseo. He was a former employee of Missouri-Pacific Railroad and former manager of Rolling Acres Golf Course, McPherson. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Lyons and American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of Geneseo. He was a founding member of Geneseo Golf Course. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene J., on March 24, 2001; and an infant son, Stephen Wayne. Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl S. Shirley of Geneseo and Jayne E. Gottschalk of Wichita; two sisters, Ida M. Taylor and Irene M. Hart, both of Geneseo; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held April 3 at Grace Lutheran Church, Lyons, the Rev. Charles Adams officiating. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church's Pew Cushion Fund. Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons, is handling arrangements. Mary S. Demel ----------- 1911 - 2001 ODIN - Mary S. Demel, 89, died April 1 at Cherry Village Residential Care in Great Bend. She was born April 13, 1911, in Hoisington, the daughter of William and Sidonia Moeder Klug. She married Frank A. Demel Nov. 21, 1932, in Odin. He died April 13, 1989. A lifetime resident of Odin, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Demel was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and Altar Society, both of Odin; and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary of Claflin. Survivors include six sons, Robert F. Demel and Ray Demel, both of Great Bend, Thomas Demel and Mark Demel, both of Hoisington, Marvin Demel of Kanopolis and Allen Demel of Woodward, Okla.; two daughters, Dolores Ann Rosenberg of Simsbury, Conn., and Rosie Schremmer of Hoisington; one brother, Ed Klug of Great Bend; three sisters, Odee Murphy and Cecelia McClure, both of Wichita, and Dorothy Mayer of Springfield, Mass.; 23 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 14 brothers and sisters. Funeral was April 3 at the Holy Family Catholic Church with the Rev. Pascal Klein officiating. Burial was at Holy Family Cemetery in Odin. Memorials are suggested to the Cemetery, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. James J. Homolka ------- 1911 - 2001 CLAFLIN - James J. Homolka, 89, died March 31 at Ellsworth County Medical Center in Ellsworth. He was born Sept. 6, 1911, in Barton County, the son of Peter L. and Anna Marie Jezek Homolka. He married Edith M. Beasley Oct. 9, 1948, in Gove. She preceded him in death. A lifetime resident of Ellsworth and Barton counties, he was a retired farmer and stockman. Homolka was a member of United Methodist Church of Claflin, Claflin Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, Palacky Cemetery board, township board, past Holyrood Co-op board member and president, past church board member, past Farm Bureau board and past Barton County Extension Service board. Survivors include one son, James A. Homolka of Holyrood; two daughters, Joann Klug of Springfield, Mo., and Alice Lynn Donley of Ellsworth; one sister, Helen Homolka of Holyrood; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 2 at the church with the Rev. Janet Myers officiating. Burial was at Palacky Cemetery in rural Holyrood with Masonic graveside rites. Memorials are suggested to the church in care of Parsons Funeral Home in Ellsworth. Rosie Anna Klema ------- 1913 - 2001 WILSON - Rosie Anna Klema, died April 2 at Wilson Nursing Center, Wilson. She was born August 4, in Wilson, and was a lifetime resident. She was a homemaker and caregiver. Miss Klema was preceded in death by her brother Glenn Klema in 1989. Survivors include a sister, Elizabeth Steinle of Russell. Funeral services were held April 4 at the graveside in Wilson Cemetery with Rev. Jerome Morgan officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Wilson Nursing Center in care of Rodrick and Minear Funeral Home at 111 S. Fairview Ave., Lucas, Kansas 67648. John Blank, Jr. ----------- 1915 - 2001 HOLYROOD - John Blank Jr., 86, died April 2 at the Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. He was born January 11, 1915 in Chase to Anna Dipple and John Blank Sr. He married Margaret F. Smith on May 14, 1950 at Lake Benton, Minn. John was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth and Rice counties, he was a farmer and carpenter, a member of St. Paul¹s United Church of Christ, Holyrood and a WWII Army and Air Force Veteran. Survivors include Margaret F. Blank, his wife, of the home, two sons, Daniel Blank of Halstead, Merle Dean Blank of Madison, Ala.; two daughters, Marcia Hendrix of Springfield, Mo. and Iris Ogden, Great Bend; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one brother, Lawrence Blank of Lyons; two sisters, Aline Dole of Wichita and Evelyn Shadduck of Holyrood. Mr. Blank was preceded in death by a son, Bernard John Blank, his parents and one sister Mary Mae Blank. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 5, 2 p.m. at St. Paul¹s United Church of Christ, Holyrood, with Pastor Mary Lou Klein as officiant. Flower service will be held at 1 p.m. with visitation 1-8 p.m. on Wed., 8-10 a.m. at Parsons Funeral Home and 1-2 p.m. at the church. Memorials are suggested to KSU Center for Basic Cancer Research. Bernice Bohl ELLSWORTH -- Bernice E. Bohl, 82, Ellsworth, died Thursday, June 21. Mrs. Bohl was born Bernice Haase on Aug. 8, 1918, at Ellsworth County. She was a nurses aide at Good Samaritan Retirement Village for 25 years. Survivors include her husband, Ernest of Ellsworth; a son, Wayne of Ellsworth; four daughters, Dorothy Choitz, Marjorie Koralek and Peggy Svaty, all of Ellsworth, and Barbara Fisher of Topeka; a brother, Lloyd Haase of Ellsworth; a sister, Leola Neuschafer of Hope; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. The funeral was June 25 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, rural Ellsworth. Burial was in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church in care of Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439 Helen Evelyn Homolka HOLYROOD -- Helen Evelyn Homolka, 91, Holyrood, died Thursday, June 21, 2001, at rural Holyrood. Miss Homolka was born Sept. 19, 1909, at Barton County. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a dietician¹s degree and worked in food service on the campus for 10 years. Miss Homolka was a member of United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, and UMW, all of Claflin. She helped start the 55 Plus Transportation and Meals on Wheels in Claflin. A memorial service was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at United Methodist Church, Claflin, Rev. Janet Myers officiating. Inurement will be in the Palacky Cemetery, rural Holyrood. Memorials may be made to Claflin Scholarship Fund directed to future KU students in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington 67544. Visitation was from 9:30 a.m. until the service Tuesday at the church. Georgia Rose Linke LYONS - Georgia Rose Linke, 86, died June 23, at Lyons District Hospital, Lyons. She was born Feb. 6, 1915, at rural Geneseo, the daughter of George and Rose Deardorff Michells. A longtime resident of Chase, she had lived in Lyons since 1993. She was a homemaker. She belonged to Community Presbyterian Church, Chase. On Aug. 1, 1933, she married Austin M. Linke at Hutchinson. He died Aug. 9, 1993. Survivors include: two sons, Gerald, Geneseo, and Ralph, Chase; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanette Linke. Graveside service were June 19 in Chase Springdale Cemetery, Chase, with Johnnie Hardie presiding. Memorials may be sent to Chase Community Presbyterian Church, in care of Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons. Don D. Wilson LYONS - Don D. Wilson, 64, died June 18, at his home in Lyons. He was born Sept. 2, 1936, at Yale, Okla., the son of Ernest and Levina Thurman Wilson. A resident of Lyons since 1959, he was a retired utility operator for Enron. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He attended St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons. On Sept. 26, 1959, he married Ida R. Mosqueda at Lyons. She survives. Other survivors include: four sons, Don, Harrah, Okla., Ernie, Olathe, Jim, LeMoore, Calif., and Doug, Ocean Side, Calif.; two daughters, Sheryl Silva and Rita Smith, both of Lyons; his mother, Lyons; a sister, Dione Neely, Lyons; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father; and two brothers, Ernest Jr. and Leroy Wilson. Funeral service was 2 p.m. June 22 at Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons, with the Rev. Robert Friesen presiding. Burial was in Lyons Municipal Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Center for Basic Cancer Research, in care of the funeral home. Genova Conner SALINA ­ Genova Kaye "Jenny" Conner, 34, Salina, died Friday, June 22, at Salina Regional Health Center. Mrs. Conner was born Genova Kaye Dodd on Sept. 8, 1966, at Orange County, Calif. She was a certified medical aide at Windsor Estates Health Center. Survivors include her husband, Bob D. of the home; her parents, Donald and June Dodd of Ellsworth; a sister, KiAnn McBratney of Kansas City, Kan.; and two brothers, Roby Dodd and Steven Foster, both of Ellsworth. The funeral was June 25 at Church of the Cross United Methodist Church, Salina. Burial was in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina. Memorials may be made to Windsor Estates Health Care Center in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401. Ross W. Stevens ELLSWORTH ­ Ross W. Stevens, 71, died June 12, 2001, at Salina Regional Medical Center, Santa Fe Campus. He was born Jan. 24, 1930, at Herington, the son of Floyd W. Stevens and Adina E. Ross. A resident of Ellsworth since 1990, moving from Sacramento, Calif., he was a graduate of Herington High School. He was an electronic technician in earthquake engineering for the state of California for 22 years, and he served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. He belonged to EAA, Ellsworth; Ducks Unlimited; Isis, Salina; Ben Ali, Sacramento, Calif.; Elks Lodge, Carmichael, Calif.; Mid-West Assistant Director ARRL; life member of NRA, Salina Radio Club and he has served as the Emergency Preparedness Director for Ellsworth County. On Oct. 9, 1954, he married Helen Hazelton at Richfield Springs, N.Y. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Wayne, Sacramento, Calif.; three daughters, Linda Evans, Vacaville, Calif., Susan, Sacramento, Calif., and Patricia Capellino, South Lake Tahoe, Calif.; and nine grandchildren. Memorial service was June 16 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Private family inurnment will be in Sunset Cemetery, Herington. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Shriners Children's Hospital, Sacramento, Calif., or to the Elks Lodge, Carmichael, Calif. Margaret M. Harper ELLSWORTH ­ Margaret M. Harper, 78, died June 16, at Salina Regional Medical Center, Santa Fe Campus. She was born July 31, 1922, at Centerville, the daughter of Fonvill DeWitt and Charlotte Elizabeth Sheffer Hutton. An Ellsworth resident since 1947, moving from Kanopolis, she was a homemaker and worked at a defense factory during World War II. She also had worked at El-Kan and Chickasha, both of Ellsworth. She belonged to First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth. On Sept. 1, 1940, she married Raymond Harper at Bronson. He died Jan. 3, 1985. Survivors include: a daughter, Sharon Herrington, Kanopolis; two brothers, Marvin Hutton, Palisade, Colo., and Marion Hutton, Cheyenne, Wyo.; a sister, Easter Lily Brown, Olathe; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, John, James, Charles and Dan; a sister, Rose Clay; and a granddaughter. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 20 at First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth, with the Rev. Ben Ray presiding. There will be no visitation. Private burial will be in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Salina or to Gideons International, both in care of the funeral home. John Bednasek HOLYROOD ­ John Bednasek, 94, died June 14 at the Wilson Nursing Center, Wilson. He was born Sept. 4, 1906 in Ellsworth County, the son of Jennie Kroft and Joe Bednasek, Sr. A lifetime resident of Ellsworth County, he was a retired farmer and stockman. He resided in Holyrood and was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church., Holyrood. On Jan. 4, 1927, Mr. Bednasek married Rose A. Borecky in Russell. She precedes him in death. Survivors include: two sons, Vernon of Holyrood and Kenneth of Topeka; a brother, James of Ellsworth; seven grandchildren; and nineteen great-grandchildren. The service was held Saturday, June 16, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Holyrood, Pastor John Sharp officiating. Interment occurred in Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to St. Peter Lutheran Church, Holyrood. Regina B. Mahoney DORRANCE ­ Regina B. Mahoney of Dorrance, passed away Friday, June 8, at Via Christi Hospital in Wichita. Her funeral service was Monday, June 11 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Dorrance. Regina was born in Wilson on Aug. 19, 1909, at her home across the street and just south of Lang Memorial Library. She was the last of seven children born to Mike and Mary Schwarz. Her father ran the local implement dealership and her mother was active in the church. In 1927, Regina graduated from Wilson with 22 fellow classmates. She attended Marymount in Salina and married Elmo Mahoney of Dorrance in 1932 at St. Wenceslaus in Wilson. They lived on a farm east of Dorrance and later moved into town. She was active in Sorosis, Friends of Reading, various bridge clubs, Altar Society, and was president of the Salina Council of Catholic Women. She is survived by one son, Garry Mahoney of Wichita, two daughters, Linda Vopat of Topeka and Jan Hopkins of Rose Hill, as well as seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the Wilson Senior Center, where she shared many meals and good conversation with her friends. Carl Staudinger DUBUQUE ­ Carl Staudinger, 92, Dubuque, died Thursday, June 14, 2001, at his home. Mr. Staudinger was born April 1, 1909, at rural Dubuque and was a lifetime resident of the Dubuque-Dorrance area. He was a retired farmer-stockman and a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church, Dubuque, Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, and Holy Name Society. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna, in 1998; a son, Gilbert; and a daughter, Michelle Staudinger. Survivors include three sons, Gerald and Richard, both of Dorrance, and Joe of Gilbert, Ariz.; four daughters, Carmen Patterson of Tucson, Ariz., Alice Staudinger of Olathe and Joann Snider and Marilyn Barton, both of Wichita; two sisters, Sister Veronica Staudinger and Sister Monica Staudinger; and 13 grandchildren. The funeral was June 16 at St. Catherine Catholic Church, Dubuque, the Rev. Pascal Klein officiating. Burial will be in St. Catherine Cemetery, Dubuque. Memorials may be made to St. Catherine of Dubuque Heritage Fund or Dubuque Catholic Cemetery Trust, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main, Hoisington 67544. Zella Annis Cipra, EMPORIA ­ Zella Annis Cipra, 89, died June 18 at the Holiday Resort Rehabilitation Center, Emporia. She was born June 25, 1911 at Crawford to Clarence Huff and Nora Ellen Bass Huff. Zella became the wife of Ernest LeRoy Cipra ³Cip² on June 25, 1936, Emporia. He died April 26, 2001. Mrs. Cipra graduated from Ellsworth High School and lived all of her married life at Emporia until she retired to San Benito, Texas. She and her husband owned and operated many gas stations and truck stops. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Emporia and Order of the Eastern Star Miriam Chapter #14. Carlson Funeral Home, 501 W. Sixth Ave., Emporia handled the arrangements. Marjorie Hoke DORRANCE ­ Marjorie Hoke, 71, Dorrance, died Wednesday, June 13, at Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg, Mo. Mrs. Hoke was born Marjorie Zorn on Sept. 8, 1929, at Barton County and was a longtime Bunker Hill area resident. She was a homemaker and a member of Bunker Hill United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Larry of Dorrance; two sons, Brent of Warrensburg and Randy of Garden Grove, Calif.; a daughter, LaRee Bretz of Lucas; two sisters, Alice Zorn of Glendora, Calif., and Leona Robinson of Great Bend; and five grandchildren. The funeral was June 18 at Pohlman's Memorial Chapel, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665, the Rev. Earl Haggard officiating. Burial will be in Bunker Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bunker Hill Methodist Church and American Cancer Society. Beulah M. Frohreich 1915 to 2001 HOLYROOD - Beulah M. Frohreich, 85, died June 6, at Dillon Living Center, Hutchinson. She was born Aug. 27, 1915, at Bridgeport, Ill., the daughter of Pearl Gilbert and Flossie Carnes Bennett. A lifetime resident of Holyrood, she was a homemaker. She belonged to St. Peter Lutheran Church, Holyrood. On June 3, 1937, she married Victor Delbert Frohreich at Holyrood. He died May 8, 1983. Survivors include: two daughters, Carol Ann Kempke, Hutchinson, and Barbara Reid, Overland Park; a brother, Ralph Bennett, Holyrood; a sister, Mildred Hughes, Holyrood; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral service was June 8 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Holyrood, with Pastor John Sharp presiding. Burial was in St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery, Holyrood. Memorials may be sent to St. Peter Lutheran Church, Holyrood. Charles Hazelton 1943 to 2001 HAWAII - Charles 'Chester' Hazelton, 57, died May 28, at Ewa Beach, Oahu. He was born June 7, 1943, at Richfield Springs, New York. He served in the U.S. Navy for five years and worked at the Pearl Habor Sub Base Special Services M.W.R. for 23 1/2 years. OMr. Fix-it,' as his friends called him, was a Punahou Schools, Oahu, maintenance worker for 13 years. Survivors include: his wife Jeanny L. Hazelton; two sons, Charles C., Las Vegas and Chad F., Ewa Beach; one daughter, Cherie of the home; two brothers, Howard, and Robert and his wife, Frances Hazelton, all of New York, N.Y.; two sisters, Helen and her husband Ross, Ellsworth, and Rosalie Hazelton of New York. N. Y. Mr. Hazelton was preceded in death by his mother, father and a brother. Services were June 7 at Thurston Memorial Chapel, Oahu. Memorials may be made to the family, Jeanny Hazelton, 91-920 Ololani Street, Ewa Beach, Oahu, Hawaii, 96702-2223. Marjorie E. Burger 1929 to 2001 SALINA ­ Marjorie E. Burger, 71, Salina, died Saturday, June 9, at her home. Mrs. Burger was born Marjorie E. Miller on Dec. 11, 1929, at Covert and lived in Salina for 20 years, moving from Beloit. She was an assembly worker at Tony's Pizza, retiring in 1995, and attended First Southern Baptist Church of Salina. Her husband, Raymond, died in 1981. Survivors include two sons, Richard of Eau Claire, Wis., and Bradley of Salina; four daughters, Karla Humfeld and Michele Hixenbaugh, both of Salina, Jane Burmeister of Ellsworth and Debra Kochur of Dover, Ohio; four brothers, Delmar Miller of Independence, Eldon Miller of Olathe, Edward Miller of Blue Springs, Mo., and Robert Miller of Atlanta; three sisters, Arlene Denio of Kiowa, Betty Murphy of Junction City and Thelma Snyder of Odessa, Mo.; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. The service was June 12 at Cawker City Cemetery, Cawker City, Pastor Glenn Davis officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina. There was no visitation. The body was cremated. Roselawn Mortuary, 1307 S. Santa Fe., Salina 67401, handled arrangements. Bernard N. Weber 1920 to 2001 OREGON ­ Bernard N. Weber, 81, died May 22 at Providence Medical Center in Medford, Ore. He was born April 13, 1920, in Dubuque, the son of Pete and Mary (Feltes) Weber. He served in the U. S. Coast Guard during World War II. Upon his discharge, he farmed and worked in the oil fields in Kansas. Mr. Weber married Dorothy Fallon on July 22, 1967, in Sparks, Nev. He was a long-haul trucker while living in California. They moved from Fremont, Calif. to Central Point, Ore. in 1978 where he raised cattle and owned and operated a hay baling operation until his death. He was a member of the Farm Bureau of Jackson County, Oregonians in Action of Portland, and Tractor Club No. 81 in Central Point. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Florentine Weber, and brother Lavern Weber. Survivors in addition to his wife, Dorothy, are two daughters, Betty Carter, Plano, Tex. and Ann Marie Weber, Seattle, Wash., and two sisters, Sister Stella Weber, OP, Mesa, Ariz., and Marge Mayer, Wichita, Kans. There are two grandchildren. Mr. Weber was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Medford, Ore. and funeral services were held there on May 29, 2001. The Rev. William Dillard officiated. Grave services were at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Medford. Mary Ellen Burdick 1918 to 2001 HESSTON - Mary Ellen Burdick, 82, died June 7, at Schowalter Villa, Hesston. She was born Oct. 23, 1918, at Council Grove, the daughter of Arthur E. and Agnes F. Rowland Smith. A resident of Hesston, she was a substitute teacher in and around the Holyrood area. She graduated from Hutchinson High School and from Sterling College. She belonged to United Church of Christ, Holyrood, and was a member of the Ladies Groups. On Sept. 25, 1938, she married Alvin Burdick at Hutchinson. He died Nov. 16, 1986. Survivors include: a son, David B., Valley Center; three daughters, E. Dianne Sisk, Lawrence, Lynn E. Lamkin, LaPorte, Texas, and Kim R. Bergin, Farmington, N.M.; a brother, Alvin L. Smith, Hutchinson; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis R. Smith. Services were June 9 at the Schowalter Villa Chapel, Hesston, with Chaplain Beverly Baumgartner presiding. Graveside services were June 9 in St. Peter United Church of Christ Cemetery, Holyrood. Memorials may be sent to the National Parkinson's Disease Foundation, in care of Petersen Funeral Home, Newton. Lela Bates Mettlen 1907-2001 Lela Bates Mettlen was born November 12, 1907 in northwest Lincoln County to Charles F. and Nora Belle (Brown) Bates. She attended Shiloh Grade School and graduated from Sylvan Grove High School in 1925. She attended Fort Hays College Summer School for several summers. She took and passed a State required teaching test that enabled her to start her teaching career of five years in the fall of 1925. She was united in marriage with Lawrence E. Mettlen on August 10, 1930 at Ash Grove, Kansas. Lawrence and Lela lived and farmed in the Shiloh and Rosette communities until 1966 when they built their new home and moved in to Sylvan Grove. Lawrence and Lela celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in Aug. of 1992 after which Lawrence passed away on September 23, 1992. Lela continued to live in her home in Sylvan. Her health began to fail in 1996 and her granddaughter, Jennifer Mettlen, lived with her and assisted in her care for a few months before Lela moved to Beverly Health Care at Lucas in August of 1996. In August of 1999, the family moved Lela to Phillips County Long Term Care at Phillipsburg. This move made her much closer to her daughter, Delores and husband, Harold Standley of Kensington, so Delores could help with her care. Lela's granddaughter, Twila and husband, Dennis Fredrickson and family live in Phillipsburg. Twila is the Social Director of Long Term Care so she looked in on her grandmother five days a week. Sons and wives, Dale and Barbara Mettlen and Gary and Sue Mettlen, all of Sylvan Grove, visited her often. Lawrence and Lela joined the Sylvan Grove Presbyterian Church in 1960. Lela served with pride as treasurer of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid for many years, for which she received a plaque honoring her work. She was an active member of the Sylvan Grove Senior Center until her health failed her. Lela loved to cook and bake. She will be remembered for her delicious dinner and cinnamon rolls and her red cinnamon apples that she made for church bazaars and family dinners. She also loved to garden and take care of her yard and flowers. Her Lord and family always came first. She was a great care giver to many. She helped her father raise her two younger brothers as her mother passed away when Lela was ten years old. Her steadfast loving care continued to be given to many family members throughout her life. Lela always enjoyed going out to Dale and Barbara's farm. She especially enjoyed drives to see the crops. She enjoyed visiting Gary and Sue's country home as she loved country life. She enjoyed all family gatherings. She especially enjoyed her Christmas dinner and party with all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at the Long Term Care in December of 2000. After several months of failing health, Lela died on May 21, 2001 at Phillips County Long Term Care. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one brother, Harold Bates, one step-brother, Delbert Bates and two grandsons. Survivors are her daughter, Delores and husband, Harold Standley of Kensington; her two sons, Dale and wife Barbara, Gary and wife Sue, all of Sylvan Grove; her brother Floyd Bates and wife Elsie, of Lucas; her brother-in-law Marvin Mettlen and wife Mary of Bennington; nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and many, many friends. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2001 in the Presbyterian Church in Sylvan Grove. Officiating were Rev. Kathleen Dooley and Pastor Dale McCain. Jane Vonada was the organist and Jan Ammons accompanied Rod Ammons as he sang. Honorary casket bearers were: Twila Fredrickson, Stephanie Lloyd, Dana Burch, Holly Mettlen, and Traci Mettlen. Casket bearers were: Dennis Fredrickson, Roger Mettlen, Brent Mettlen, Cory Mettlen, Angell Mettlen and Jennifer Mettlen. Burial was in the Rosette Cemetery. Memorials in Lela's name may be made to the Sylvan Presbyterian Church or to the Phillips County Long Term Care. Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home of Sylvan Grove was in charge of arrangements. Gary Dean Nily 1961-2001 MANHATTAN - Gary Dean Nily, 39, Manhattan, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at his home. Mr. Nily was born Oct. 19, 1961, at Simi Valley, Calif., and lived in Manhattan for 12 years. He worked at Armour Swift Eckrich in Junction City and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Lincoln. Survivors include his wife, Merilee of the home; his father, Dick Nily of Salina; and a sister, Lora Anderson of Salina. Memorial services were at 2 p.m. Monday at the Sedalia Community Church northwest of Manhattan, the Revs. Gerald Radtke and Kevin Larson officiating. Memorials may be made to Homecare and Hospice, Inc. and the American Cancer Society in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan 66501. The body was cremated. Helen Peirano Jensen ­­ 1922-2001 GAVELSTON, TX - Helen Peirano Jensen, 79, died Sunday, May 27, 2001 at a hospital in Galveston, Tx. She was born April 18, 1922 in Barton County, the eldest daughter of George and Lena (Siefers) Peirano. She married Harold Ray Jensen, July 25, 1945. They lived most of their married life in the Houston and Galveston, Tx. areas. She was preceded in death by two sons, Douglas P. Jensen and Gregory L. Jensen; her parents, George and Lena Peirano; a brother, Charles Peirano; and a sister, Doris Mae Lamoreux. Her survivors include her husband, H. Ray Jensen of the home and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Helen Jensen were held from a Catholic Church in Galveston, on Friday, June 1 and burial was in Houston. Otto O. Keihle 1915-2001 KANOPOLIS - Otto O. Keihle, 86, Kanopolis, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Mr. Keihle was born April 22, 1915, at Kanopolis and was a lifetime resident. He was a screening room foreman at Independent Salt Co. and a member of American Legion Post 329, both of Kanopolis. He was a World War II Army veteran. His wife, Theresa "Tracy", died in 1999. Survivors include: a son, Terry of Kanopolis; two daughters, Nathalie Powell of Lakewood, Colo., and Beverly Atcheson of Cumming, Ga.; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral was at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439, the Rev. Al Hysom officiating. Burial was in the Buckeye Cemetery with American Legion honors. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation was from 1 to 8 p.m. Monday and with an 8 a.m. service time at the funeral home. Mollie Kaufman WILSON ­ Mollie Kaufman, 94, Wilson, died Tuesday, Aug. 21. Mrs. Kaufman was born Mollie Schultz on Aug. 23, 1906, at Marion County. She was a homemaker and farm wife. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, in 1976; a daughter, Linda Marie, in 1932; and two sons, Francis in 1990 and Gene in 1966. Survivors include a son, Larry; a sister, Alwina Motzner; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral was at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial was in Wilson City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or Wilson Senior Center. Foster Mortuary, 610 24th, Wilson 67490, handled arrangements. Leo T. Walter SALINA ­ Leo T. Walter, 89, died Aug. 14. Mr. Walter was born Aug. 2, 1912, at Wilson. He was a retired farmer-stockman. His wife, Elizabeth, died in 2000. Survivors include three daughters, Shirley Walter, Elsie Wendell and Betty Rig-ney, all of Salina; a sister, Elma Steinle of Wilson; four grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren. The funeral was at August 17 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wilson. Burial was in Wilson City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wilson in care of Foster Mortuary, 610 24th, Wilson 67490. Mildred Grace (Shaver) Cater LUDINGTON, MI - Mildred Grace (Shaver) Cater, age 80, of Ludington, MI, passed away Sunday, Aug. 19, at home. Mildred was born Oct. 19, 1920, in Edwards County, Belpre, the daughter of the late David and Clara (Buhrer) Shaver. Graduating from Belpre, High School in 1938, Mildred married Richard R. Cater on Dec. 18, 1943, at Dodge City Army Air Force Base. Moving from Belpre to Ludington, MI in 1945. Mildred devoted her time to her home and family. In 1968, she worked for the Ludington area school system as a secretary, retiring in 1981. She enjoyed her gardening, bird and squirrel watching, sewing and reading. Cherished most was the time spent with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and family. She was a member of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, American Association of Retired Persons, a former member of Bells and Bows Square Dance Club, Royal Neighbors of America, a former 4-H leader and Scouting leader. She will be remembered by her husband Richard R. Cater, of Ludington, MI; daughters Betty Kay (Mrs. Larry) Astrauskas of Sand Lake, Michigan, and Peggy Lee (Mrs. Terry) Smith of Ludington, MI; a son, Rick and wife Pam Cater of West Olive, MI; sisters Helen Sellers of Salina and Myrtle (Mrs. Bob) Vlahos of Paris, IL; brothers Walter ³Ike² and wife Judy Shaver of Larned and Frank and wife Betty Shaver of Royce City, TX; five grandsons; one granddaughter; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pam (Mrs. Dave) Pelzel of Ellsworth is a niece. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters Betty Shaver and Nellie Kindall; her brothers Charles, Harold, Ted and Robert Shaver. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan, c/o Oak Grove Cremation Center, 111 South Grove Drive, Ludington, Michigan 49431. Carolina May Chizek LINCOLNVILLE ­ Carolina May Chizek, 70, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2001 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born Aug. 28, 1930 in Marion, the daughter of Merle and Emma (Sampson) Smith. On Feb. 27, 1954, she married Leland Chizek at Marlon. A lifetime resident of Lincolnville, she worked as a telephone switchboard operator and as a clerk at Tiemeiers Store. Mrs. Chizek was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Pilsen. She was preceded in death by a son, Eddie. Survivors include her husband Leland, Lincolnville; four sons, Terry of Marion, Galen and John, both of Lincolnville, and Gene of Tampa, Kan.; two daughters, Connie Wescott of Wichita and Sandy Larsen of Ellsworth; her mother, Emma Smith of Marion; a brother, Leonard Smith of Minneapolis, Kansas; a sister, Loretta Klose of Marion; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held Tuesday August 28, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Pilsen. Father Steve Gronert officiated. Burial was in Pilsen Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the American Diabetes Association. Myrtle P. Doran WILSON ­ Myrtle P. Doran, 94, Wilson, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001. Mrs. Doran was born Myrtle P. Anderson on Sept. 10, 1906, at Stromsburg, Neb. to Carrie and Albert E. Anderson. At age sixteen, she began teaching in a one room school, after three months of college. She completed her teaching career in Junction City as Music Supervisor. During that time, Myrtle, her sister Geralyn Anderson and a friend sang as a trio in many area churches. She served in the Presbyterian Church as director of education, choir director for the Methodist church and she played the piano at the Wilson Nursing Home. She was a member of the Friends of Reading, P.E.O. and the Emanuel Lutheran Church. One of her special joys was fishing at "Myrtle's Cove" at Lake Wilson, which was named for her by the Corps of Engineers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy, in 1988; and a daughter, Marilyn Beth, in 1999. Survivors include a son, Lawrence R. of Wilson; a daughter, Carol Ann Weider of Walla Walla, Wash.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The funeral was Aug. 22 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wilson. Burial was in Wilson City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wilson, in care of Foster Mortuary, 610 24th, Wilson 67490. Gertrude Louise Trapp GENESEO - Gertrude Louise Trapp, 88, died Aug. 18 at Lyons District Hospital in Lyons. She was born March 12, 1913, in Ellsworth County, the daughter of Louis E. and Roberta Swafford Schultz. She married Charles Otto Trapp April 5, 1941, in Russell. He died Oct. 11, 1987. A resident of Geneseo since 1952, she was co-owner/operator, with her husband, of Shorty's Cafe in Geneseo. Mrs. Trapp was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Lyons, 55 Plus Club and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, both of Geneseo. Survivors include two sons, Charles L. Trapp of Derby and Louis A. Trapp of Larned; two daughters, Julia A. Waggoner of McPherson and Linnaea Budke of McCook, Neb.; two sisters, Mildred Hedrick of Ellsworth and Shirley Lindt of Pittsburg; 24 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Charlene Hutchinson and Fairie Lea Koffman; five brothers, Erno Schultz, Everett Schultz, Bert Schultz, Milton Schultz and Walter Schultz; and one sister, Helen McKinley. The funeral was Aug. 21 at Grace Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Lloyd Sprick officiating. Burial was at Geneseo Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer's Foundation, Sandstone Height Nursing Home or to the donor's choice, all in care of Sillin Funeral Home in Lyons. Teresa Rose Pollard Ricketts LYONS - Teresa Rose Pollard Ricketts, 86, died Aug. 14, at Hutchinson Hospital, Hutchinson. She was born Jan. 16, 1915, at Caney, the daughter of Charles and Mary Harris. A resident of Lyons since 1970, formerly of Claflin and Norton, she was a homemaker. She belonged to St. Paul Catholic Church, Altar Society and Silver Threads, and was a volunteer at Lyons Good Samaritan Center and Park Place Apartments, all at Lyons. On June 14, 1931, she married E.B. "Snub" Pollard at Purcell, Okla. He died Jan. 9, 1980. On Nov. 3, 1981, she married Roscoe Ricketts at Lyons. He died June 17, 1984. Survivors include: two daughters, Jackie Dressler, Tulsa, Okla., and Mary Schoonover, Lyons; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Ettinger; and a grandson. Funeral service was Aug. 18 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, with Father Thomas Leland presiding. Burial was in Lyons Municipal Cemetery, Lyons. Memorials may be sent to Lyons Good Samaritan Center Assisted Living, Rice County Community Foundation Building or the donor's choice, all in care of Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons. Theodore Carl "Ted" Trapp III LINCOLN ­ Theodore Carl "Ted" Trapp III, 75, Lincoln, died Tuesday, Aug. 14. Mr. Trapp was born Nov. 28, 1925, to Theodore Carl Trapp and Clara Plinsky Trapp at rural Lincoln County. He was a farmer-stockman and lived his entire life in Lincoln County. Ted served in the U.S. Army from May 5, 1944 until receiving an honorable discharge in 1946. During this time he was with the 63rd Infantry Division, known as "Blood and Fire," the Regiment being the 254th Infantry, Company G. His unit fought along the Rhine River in France, known as Rhineland Central Europe, and later Germany. Ted received the Combat Infantryman Badge, Distinguished Unit Badge, Victory Ribbon, American Theatre Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and Bronze Star Medal. Ted was proud to have served his country. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, rural Lincoln, and served many years as the congregation's Lutheran Brotherhood Branch Facilitator. He was a joy to be around and he will be missed by many. The funeral was Friday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lincoln, with Rev. Gary Wolf officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery, Lincoln. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or Lincoln Senior Center. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Harrison-Hall Funeral Home, 111 E. Elm, Lincoln 67455. Bernice Mae James HOLYROOD ­ Bernice Mae James, 80, Holyrood, died Tuesday, Aug. 14. Mrs. James was born Bernice Mae Folk on Feb. 12, 1921, at Goteba, Okla. She was a retired bookkeeper and homemaker. Her husband, Jack Franklin, died in 1983. Survivors include two daughters, Janene Ann Gossett of Chandler, Ariz., and Billie Rae Mercer of Hutchinson; three brothers, Max Lee Folk and Roy William Folk, both of Holyrood, and Melvin Rae Folk of Bushton; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral was Aug. 17 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Holyrood. Burial was in Lorraine Baptist Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Holyrood Ambulance in care of Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439. Fred J. Boyer ELLSWORTH - Fred J. Boyer, 90, died Aug. 12, 2001, at Ellsworth County Medical Center. He was born Feb. 25, 1911, at Ellsworth, the son of Fred A. and Alma Miller Boyer. A longtime Ellsworth resident, he was a truck driver for Crystal Salt Mine, Kanopolis, from 1929 to 1942 and worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation, Ellsworth, in the maintenance department. He belonged to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6485, Ellsworth, and American Legion Post No. 329, Kanopolis. He served in the U.S. Army with the 808th Tank Destroyer Battalion, Company C. He married Hazel Redding. She preceded him in death. On Nov. 13, 1945, he married Marie Slechta at Smith Center. She died Sept. 23, 1984. Survivors include: a son, Dan, Salina; two brothers, David, Midwest City, Okla., and LeRoy, Borger, Texas; two sisters, Luella Malhado and Mabel Turlure, both of Kanopolis; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Eugene and Carroll; and two sisters, Eva Kennedy and Fern Klima. Funeral services were Aug. 14 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with Pastor Jim Newkirk presiding. Burial, with military honors, was in Kanopolis Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to VFW Post No. 6485, Ellsworth, or American Legion Post No. 329, Kanopolis, both in care of the funeral home. Lawrence Parsons SALINA - Lawrence Parsons, 84, died Aug. 9, at Salina Regional Health Center, Sante Fe Campus, Salina. He was born Nov. 14, 1916, at Anthony, the son of Leslie Bryan and Louise Jane Birchfiel Parsons. A longtime Anthony resident, he moved to Salina in 1983. In 1941, he and his wife established Parsons Funeral Home in Anthony, retiring in 1982. He belonged to First Presbyterian Church, Salina. He was a member of the Kingman Masonic Lodge AF&AM No. 200, Anthony Order of the Eastern Star No. 187, and the Harper Royal Arch Masons No. 61. On May 21, 1936, he married Frances Herold at Kingman. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Phil, Grove, Okla.; five grandchildren including Mark, Ellsworth; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Aug. 11 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with the Rev. Donald Ray presiding. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery, Anthony. Memorials may be sent to the Lawrence Parsons Memorial Fund for Forest Park Cemetery, in care of Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Ruth E. "Betty" Fosdick ELLSWORTH ­ Ruth E. "Betty" Fosdick, 78, died Aug. 7, at Ellsworth County Medical Center. She was born July 2, 1923, at Strong City, the daughter of Lee Roy and Ruth Marion Copeland Betty. An Ellsworth resident since 1973, formerly of Lincoln and Council Grove, she was a homemaker. She belonged to the Methodist Church and VFW Auxiliary Post No. 7928. On June 11, 1954, she married Harvey Earl Fosdick at Strong City. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Terry Lynn, Salina, and Timothy Lee, Holyrood; a sister, Bonnie Lee Spain, Strong City; and a grandson. Funeral service was Aug. 11 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, Pastor Jim Newkirk presiding. Burial was in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Wilson Nursing Center or the American Parkinson's Disease Association. Glenn R. Rathbun ELLSWORTH -- Glenn R. Rathbun, 87, Ellsworth, died Wednesday, Aug. 8. Mr. Rathbun was born Aug. 18, 1913, at rural Ellsworth County. He was a farmer-stockman. His wife, Eunice, died in 1996. Survivors include three daughters, Darlene Rathbun and Glennice Musselwhite, both of McPherson, and Sandy Rathbun of Manhattan Beach, Calif.; two brothers, Bob of Littleton, Colo., and Jack of Ellsworth; a sister, Ruby Craig of Junction City; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren. The funeral was Aug. 11 at First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth. Burial was in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Ellsworth Senior Center, First Presbyterian Church or J.H. Robbins Memorial Library in care of Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439. Henrietta E. Lenz HOLYROOD - Henrietta E. Lenz, 81, died Aug. 7 at Central Kansas Medical Center, St. Rose Campus in Great Bend. She was born May 28, 1920, in Spearville, the daughter of Asby and Nettie Tockert Peters. She married Chester D. Lenz, Sr. Aug. 3, 1946, in Dodge City. A resident of Holyrood, coming from Phillipsburg, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Lenz was a member of the Catholic church and Daughters of Isabella. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Chester D. Lenz, Jr. of Assaria; four daughters, Janice Weiershauser of Germany, Pamela Burns of Honolulu, Hawaii, Annie Lenz of Derby and Jane Stewart of Spokane, Wash.; three brothers, John Peters of Great Bend, Nathan Peters of Dodge City and Stanley Peters of Oklahoma City, Okla.; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank Peters and Earl Peters. Graveside services will be Aug. 10 at Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City. Memorials are suggested to Holyrood Emergency Medical Service, in care of Bryant-Christians Funeral Home,Great Bend. Lawrence Henry HOISINGTON - Lawrence Henry, 92, died Aug. 2 at Hoisington Rehabilitation Center in Hoisington. He was born July 23, 1909, in Ellsworth County, the son of Alfred Herbert and Hattie Belle Burk Henry. He married Amelia Huggins Aug. 7, 1930, in Salina. A resident of Hoisington, coming from Ellsworth, he was a farmer and stockman in Carneiro Community. Henry was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Ellsworth. Survivors include his wife of the home; one daughter, Marilyn Lindsay of Hoisington; six grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Eugene Earl Henry; and three sisters. Graveside service were Aug. 4 at Buckeye Cemetery in rural Kanopolis, with Nancy Oehler officiating. Memorials are suggested to the J.H. Robbins Memorial Library, in care of Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Jerry L. Claussen SALINA - Jerry L. Claussen, 58, Salina, died Saturday, Aug. 4, at his home. Mr. Claussen was born June 19, 1943, at Dorrance. He was a college instructor at Kansas State University-Salina. Survivors include his wife, Tina of the home; two sons, Robin L. of Salina and Steven R. of Wilson; three daughters, Michele L. Ristvedt of Olney, Ill., Misty R. Claussen of Salina and Angel M. Siler of Lincoln, Neb.; a brother, Leo W. of Salina; two sisters, Verna M. Shaffer and Eunice M. Garrett, both of Russell; and seven grandchildren. The funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Salina. Burial was in Dorrance City Cemetery, Dorrance. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina or Kansas State University-Salina Scholarship Fund. Visitation was be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, 401 W. Iron, Salina 67401, where the family received friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Angela B. Weers LARNED - Angela B. Weers, 80, died Aug. 4 at Larned Healthcare Center in Larned. She was born March 20, 1921, in Odin, the daughter of Frank and Anna Penka. She married Melvin C. Weers Sept. 16, 1941, in Larned. He died in 1997. A resident of Stafford County since 1941, she was a homemaker and cook for Radium Schools in Radium. Mrs. Weers was a member of Xavier Catholic Church in Seward. Survivors include one son, Francis "Frank" H. Weers of Williamsburg; one daughter, Diane M. Krupp of Ellsworth; one sister, Cecilia Hall of Larned; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Richard M. Weers; nine brothers, Frank Penka, Lucas Penka, August Penka, John Penka, Joe Penka, Bruno Penka, Raymond Penka, Ludwig Penka and Gilbert Penka; and four sisters, Albina Kirmer, Martha Schneweis, Isabel Slattery and Sarah Hawk. Funeral was be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Minnis Chapel in St. John, with the Rev. Rene Guesnier officiating. Burial will be at Trinity Cemetery in Hudson. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, in care of the funeral chapel. Mary Lou Jensen BROOKVILLE -- Mary Lou Jensen, 74, Brookville, died Monday, July 30. Mrs. Jensen was born Mary Lou Alcorn on Jan. 20, 1927, in Brookville. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton. Survivors include a son, Robert C. of Brookville; and two grandchildren. The funeral was Aug. 2 at Brookville United Methodist Church. Burial was in Brookville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Brookville United Methodist Church or Brookville Senior Citizens Center in care of Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, 401 W. Iron, Salina 67401 Harvey W. Mehl HOLYROOD - Harvey W. Mehl, 84, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2001. Mr. Mehl was born June 19, 1917, at rural Ellsworth County. He was a retired farmer-stockman. Survivors include his wife, Grace Anna of Holyrood; a son, Dean of Downers Grove, Ill.; a daughter, Deborah Konneker of Raleigh, N.C.; and four grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Holyrood. Burial will be in St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lutheran Hour or St. Peter Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439 and 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, Holyrood. Florence L. Schacht LORRAINE ­ Florence L. Schacht, 95, Lorraine, died July 24. Mrs. Schacht was born Florence L. Murphy on July 30, 1905, in rural Rice County. She was a retired schoolteacher at Lorraine Grade School. Her husband, Alfred, died in 1992. Survivors include four daughters, Ramona Schroeder of Dundee, Ill., Janet Friederichsen of Orange, Calif., Marilyn Janssen of Lorraine and Jean Stromberg of New York; a sister, Ardith Griffith of Spring Valley, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. The funeral was July 28 at First Baptist Church, Lorraine. Burial was in First Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Lorraine or Gideons International in care of Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439. Fred R. Williams FIRCREST, Wash. ­ Fred R. Williams, 58, died July 18, 2001, at his home in Fircrest. He was born July 26, 1942, in Ellsworth County to Rosalie (McCutheon) and Lester Lyle Williams.He grew up in Ellsworth County but has lived the last 19 years in Washington State. He joined the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and was a pilot flying C-7 Caribou and C-130 Hercules until his retirement in 1986. He managed the C-130 Flight Simulator at McChord Air Force Base until the time of his death. Survivors include: his wife, Susan; two sons, Bradley, Kent, Wash. and Kevin Jensen, San Francisco, Calif.; a daughter, Erin Campbell, Fircrest, Wash.; his parents, Les and Rosalie Williams, Marquette; a brother, Bob Williams, Little River; and four grandchildren. Inurnment will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 4 at Langley Cemetery. Memorial service will be Saturday, August 4, 10:30 a.m. at Marquette Methodist Church. Memorials are suggested to Marquette Methodist Church. Parson's Funeral Home, Ellsworth, is in charge of local arrangements. Bernard G. (Brick) Fickel TUCSON, ARIZ. ­ Bernard G. (Brick) Fickel, 84, died peacefully in his sleep, July 16, in his home in Tucson, Arizona. In accordance with his wishes the body was cremated. The funeral was Saturday, July 21, in Manhattan, Kansas. Until November, 2000, Bernard lived for 35 years at a rural Manhattan address. He is survived by his wife Shirley; his son Jerry (Ana Maria) of Miami, Florida; daughters Ruth (David) Ard of Marion, Iowa; Sheila Johnson of Tucson, Arizona; and Maureen (Michael) Shea of Manhattan; a sister, Catherine Basta of Bellevue, Washington, and a brother, Samuel Fickel of Anderson, California. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Bernard was born January 25, 1917, in Earlton, Kansas, to Charles and Mary Fickel, the 7th of 10 children. He graduated from Kansas State Agricultural College in 1943 with a major in Dairy Husbandry. He married Shirley Cunningham (of Wilson) January 17, 1944, in Ellsworth, Kansas. He began his professional career as a County Extension Agent in Ellsworth County. Bernard worked for many years for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, as a farm planner, in Geary, Clay, Riley and Pottawatomie counties. He retired from that work in 1972. Bernard was a founding member of St. Thomas More Catholic parish and a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. He was a member of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity, Iota Chapter, KSU. He was a member of the Holstein-Friesian Association of America for over 60 years and was recognized for his many years' membership at the National Convention a few years ago. He was also a member of the National Soil Conservation Society. He was a founder of the Tuttle Classic Pig Sale. He himself was a ten-year 4-H Club member in Neosho County during his youth, and was involved with his own children in Riley County 4-H in the 1950's through 1960's, where he was an active supporter for many, many years. "Brick" was known in Riley County for his expertise in judging swine, beef and dairy animals before their official placement at the County Fair. Since 1951 he enjoyed "hobby farming" by raising registered Holstein cattle and other livestock at Riley and then Manhattan. His children were the pride of his life and his grandchildren were the joy of his old age. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Memorials may be made to St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 2900 Kimball Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502. Condolences may be addressed to Shirley Fickel, 4413 Orchard Dr., Tucson, AZ 85712. Velma Brant Lamia KANOPOLIS ­ Velma Brant Lamia, 83, Kanopolis, died Friday, Sept. 21,. Mrs. Lamia was born Velma Coberly on March 30, 1918, at Easton. She was a former employee of Lucas Publishing Co. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Brant, in 1971; her second husband, John Lamia, in 1990; and a son, Larry D. Brant, in 1970. Survivors include a stepson, David of Beloit; a daughter, Carol J. Weis of Ellsworth; a sister, Devora Grace McKinsey of Harrisonville, Mo.; eight grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. The funeral was. Sept. 25 at Lucas United Methodist Church. Burial was in Lucas Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lucas United Methodist Church or Kanopolis United Methodist Church in care of the Minear Funeral Home, 111 S. Fairview, Lucas 67648-0188 Zelda B. Bachman WILSON ­ Zelda B. Bachman, 91, Wilson, died Wednesday, Sept. 19. Mrs. Bachman was born Zelda B. Stumpff on Aug. 23, 1910, at Wilson. She was a retired homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred, in 1992; and a grandson in 1990. Survivors include a son, Marvin of Dorrance; a daughter, Judith Krouse of Ellsworth; a sister, Ollie Erway of Salina; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral was September 22 at Foster Mortuary, 610 24th, Wilson 67490. Burial will be in Wilson City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Wilson Nursing Center. Geraldine McCoy Grant NORTHBROOKE, New Jersey ­ Geraldine McCoy Grant, 88, Northbrooke, New Jersey, died on July 5. She was born in Wilson as the youngest of twelve children of Nancy Jane Fyock McCoy and George McCoy. Her childhood was spent in Ellsworth where she graduated for high school in 1932; she attended her 65th reunion in 1997 taking a train from New Jersey to Kansas. She then moved to Chicago where she worked and married Lachlan John Grant who predeceased her. They moved to New Jersey in 1953 and she raised two sons and worked at Culligan, Inc. She was an active member of bowling teams and her hobbies included doll collecting, figurines, coins and stamps. Survivors include two sons Neil of Rockaway, NJ and Lachlan Gerald of Aiea, Hawaii, two grandchildren and three great-grand children. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Rockaway, NJ on Oct. 13. Carl Panzer SWEETWATER -- Carl Panzer, 92, Sweetwater, died Friday, Aug. 17 at Rolling Plans Memorial Hospital in Sweetwater. He was born June 15, 1909 near Lincoln and moved with his family to Sweetwater in 1953. A jobber in the oil and gas business for many years, he worked for Shamrock Oil Co. and several other businesses in Sweetwater. On Sept. 30, 1936 he married Violet Janssen at the St. John Lutheran Church near Lincoln. She survives him. Other survivors include a son, Larry Panzer and his wife June of Sweetwater; two daughters, Connie Magill and her husband Duane of Sacramento, CA, and Bonnie Dunham and her husband Eddy of Arlington; two sisters, Ann Reinert of Lincoln and Rosaline Peterman of Ellsworth; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 20 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Abilene. Rev. LaVerne Jannssen officiated. Interment was at the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Sweetwater. Rose E. Farney WILSON -- Rose E. Farney died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001. Mrs. Farney was born Rose E. Macek on Sept. 9, 1910, in Noble Township, Ellsworth County, Kansas. Her parents were Joseph Macek and Josephine (Kottas) Macek. She had four brothers, Fred, Joe, Edward, and Henry and two sisters, Alice and Emma, all deceased. She married Mr. George Farney in the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church on Sept. 25, 1934. They had no children. Her husband died July 21, 2001. Rose was a member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella and Altar Society. The funeral was Sept. 8 at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wilson. Father Jerome Morgan officiated. The Men's Choir sung the holy mass. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery fund. Foster Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Dale Adamek DENVER, CO -- Dale Adamek, 73, longtime resident of Denver, CO, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. He was born on Sept. 11, 1928 in Ellsworth, the son of Albert and Rose Jiricek Adamek. Mr. Adamek married Aldeen Kohls in 1950. They moved to Denver in 1960. In 1986 he married Marie Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Henry of Wilson; and a sister, Gladys of Olmitz. Survivors include his wife, Marie; two sons, Dennis of Central America and Roger of Lakewood, CO; two daughters, Kathleen Deckler and Terri Kohl, both of Denver, CO; and three grandchildren, Jessica and Jonathon Bogert and Nathan Kerrigan. The body was cremated. The memorial services will be later. Elizabeth 'Betty' (Miller) Stumpff BEND, OR. -- Elizabeth 'Betty' (Miller) Stumpff of Bend, Oregon, died Wednesday of natural causes. She was 93. Mrs. Stumpff was born Feb. 14, 1908 in Wilson. She married Leon Stumpff on May 15, 1919 in Russell. She and her family moved to Central Oregon in August of 1951. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Stumpff was affiliated with the First Lutheran Church in Bend. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Survivors include: one son, Donald of Bend, OR; one brother, Steve Miller of Kanopolis; four sisters, Adaline Vondra of Phoenix, AZ., Frances Adameh of Ellsworth, Martha Hill of Oklahoma, and Ethel Mack of Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers, and two sisters. A cryptside service followed by entombment was held Tuesday, Aug. 28 at Deschutes Memorial Gardens in the Mausoleum Chapel in Bend, OR. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Oregon Hospice, 2698 NE Courney Drive, Bend, OR, 97701 or First Lutheran Church, 231 NW Idaho Ave., Bend, OR, 97701. Veronica 'Verna' C. Vodraska ELLSWORTH -- Veronica 'Verna' C. Vodraska, 83, Ellsworth, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina. She was born to John P. Dlabal and Mary Wanasek on Sept. 19, 1917 in Wilson. A homemaker, she was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County. A member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Ellsworth, she was also a member of the Altar Society, Ladies Guild, and AARP. On July 19, 1938 in Wilson, she married Alfred A. Vodraska. He preceded her in death on June 9, 1997. Survivors include three daughters, Rita Urbanek of Ellsworth, and Mary McIntyre and Judy Coppola, both of Tucson, AZ; two brothers, Pete Dlabal of Ellsworth and Stephen Dlabal of Wilson; a sister, Mary D. Kirk of Ellsworth; five grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at St. Bernard's Church on Friday, Sept. 14. Father Daniel Scheetz officiated. Interment was in the Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Bernard's Catholic Church or the Kansas State University Center for Basic Cancer Research. Marie Mattas ELLSWORTH -- Marie Mattas, 91, Ellsworth, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001 at the Good Samaritan Retirement Village - Villa Grace. Mrs. Mattas was born to John and Mamie (Svoboda) Jiricek on July 16, 1910 in Ellsworth County. She was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County. On August of 1930 she married Albert C. Mattas, Jr. A farm wife and homemaker, she also taught country school for a short time. She was a retired clerk for F & M Drug, Novak IGA, and St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson. She was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church and St. Bernard's Ladies Guild. Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 26, 1971. Survivors include: a daughter, Marlene Montgomery of Ellsworth; a sister, Sylvia Dlabal of Wilson; a granddaughter, Kristin Bethea of Wamego; a grandson, Drew Montgomery of Oklahoma City, OK; and one great grandson, Kevin Bethea of Wamego. Services were held at Parson's Funeral Home at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 and at St. Bernard's Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Sept. 19. Father Daniel Scheetz officiated. Interment was at Wilson Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Eva M. (Hysell) McKain RAYNHAM, MA -- Eva M. (Hysell) McKain, 72, died Thursday Aug. 2 at Morton Hospital in Taunton, MA. She was born to William and Mary (Brink) Hysell in 1929 in Ellsworth, KS. She attended Ellsworth Kansas schools. She married James L. McKain of Raynham. Prior to moving to Raynham, she and her husband operated a dry cleaning business in Baltimore. Mrs. McKain was a retired telephone operator for the former Taunton Answering Service. She enjoyed bowling, bingo, and playing cards, especially Bridge, and enjoyed traveling. Survivors include: a daughter, Mary Hoxie of Berkley, CA; a son, James A. McKain of Andover, MA; one sister, Faye Young of Lawrence; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was in the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 6. Burial was in the Assonet Burying Grounds. Dorothy Larson MARQUETTE ­ Dorothy Larson, 77, Marquette, died Thursday, Sept. 6. Mrs. Larson was born Dorothy Clevenger on Aug. 7, 1924, in Mankato. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Harris, died in 1974. Survivors include two daughters, Marcie Beneda of Wilson and Vickie Savinski of Oshkosh, Wis.; and three grandchildren. The funeral was Sept. 10 at Elim Lutheran Church, Marquette. Burial was in Lutheran Cemetery, Marquette. Memorials may be made to the church in care of Olson's Funeral Home, 202 N. Jackson, Marquette 67464. Dale J. Neuman KANOPOLIS ­ Dale J. Neuman, 76, Kanopolis, died Sunday, Sept. 9. Mr. Neuman was born March 1, 1925, at Ellsworth. He was a retired farmer-stockman. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Mae, in 1976; a son, Phillip, in 1970 and a brother Harry Neuman in 1967. Survivors include his wife, Laura of Kanopolis; three sons, David of Salina, and William Brett and Randy, both of Kanopolis; a stepson, David Wiens of Wichita; a daughter, Amy Neuman Cavallaro of El Dorado; two stepdaughters, Victoria Lynn Yunger and Kaytherine Snyder, both of Wellington; a brother, Rudolph of Ellsworth; five grandchildren; and five stepgrandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Kanopolis. Burial will be in Kanopolis Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Kanopolis American Legion. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today at Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439. Barbara J. Wilhelm DORRANCE ­ Barbara J. Wilhelm, 54, Dorrance, died Tuesday, Sept. 4. Mrs. Wilhelm was born Barbara J. Major on Dec. 26, 1946, at Ellsworth. She was activities director at Wilson Nursing Center. Survivors include her husband, Don; two daughters, Lisa Major and Jennifer Grauer; two sisters, Diane Major and Mary Jane Steinle; and two grandchildren. The funeral was Sept. 7 at Evangelical Free Church, Ellsworth. Burial was in Dorrance City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Wilson Nursing Center or the church in care of Foster Mortuary, 610 24th, Wilson 67490, Rose E. Farney WILSON ­ Rose E. Farney, 90, Wilson, died Wednesday, Sept. 5. Mrs. Farney was born Rose E. Macek on Sept. 10, 1910. She was a homemaker. Her husband, George, died July 21, 2001. The funeral was Sept 8 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wilson. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Wenceslaus Cemetery Fund in care of Foster Mortuary, 610 N. 24th, Wilson 67490. Amelia E. Henry HOISINGTON -- Amelia E. Henry, 93, Hoisington, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001. Mrs. Henry was born Amelia E. Huggins on Sept. 10, 1907, at Ellsworth County. She was a homemaker and a nurse's aide at Ellsworth Good Samaritan Village. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence, on Aug. 2, 2001; and a son, Eugene Earl. Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Lindsay of Hoisington; a sister, Avis Reed of Geneseo; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439. Burial will be in Buckeye Cemetery, rural Kanopolis. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth. Visitation was from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Stephen Jon Klint KANSAS CITY, MO. - Stephen Jon Klint, 62, Kansas City, Mo., died Saturday, Sept. 1. Mr. Klint was born June 13, 1939, in Kansas City, Mo., He pursued an agricultural career. He was preceeded in death by his father, Milton R. Klint. Survivors include his mother, Marie S. Klint of Denver, Colo.; two daughters, Kerrie and her husband Brian Anderson of Liberty, Mo. and Kristen Klint of Mission; one brother, Phillip and his wife Lynn Klint of Denver, Co.; one granddaughter, Samantha Anderson; and one nephew and niece, Daniel and Ashley Klint. Funeral sevices will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 at McGilley Midtown Chapel, 20 West Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the chapel. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 at the Wilson City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City in care of McGilley Midtown Chapel. Ione Janssen LITTLE RIVER -- Ione Janssen, 71, Little River, died Monday, Aug. 27. Mrs. Janssen was born Ione Farver on Nov. 20, 1929, at Goessel. She retired as Little River city librarian in 1996. Survivors include her husband, Vernon of the home; two sons, Royce of Inman and David of Wichita; a daughter, Dr. Cynthia M. Janssen of Newark, Del.; a brother, Adrian M. Farver of Little River; a sister, Jonell A. Schenk of Beloit; and two grandchildren. The funeral was held Sept. 1 at United Methodist Church, Little River. Burial was in Bean Memorial Cemetery, Little River. Memorials may be made to Gideon Bible Society or United Methodist Church, in care of Sillin Funeral Home, 214 W. Ave. South, Lyons 67554. Regis Marie Gustus Porter GENESEO -- Regis Marie Gustus Porter, 71, Geneseo, died Monday, Sept. 3, 2001. Mrs. Porter was born Regis Marie Gustus on July 11, 1930 in Geneseo. A lifetime resident of Geneseo, she was a homemaker and a seamstress. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, on Aug. 21, 1978; a son, Dickie Wayne Porter; three brothers, Wayne "Rusty," Victor, and Calvin Gustus; a sister, Bessie Haverfield; and three grandchildren. Survivors include two sons, Danny Ray and Darold Gene Porter, both of Geneseo; two daughters, Ann Murphy of Geneseo, and Trina Marie Lawless, Galva; a brother, Fred "Leroy² Gustus, Velma, Okla.; three sisters, Pauline Shriver, Culver, Rosella Nelson, Kanopolis Lake, and Elaine Nelson, McPherson; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, 2001 at Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons, Pastor Kevin Butler officiating. Burial will be in Marquette Cemetery, Marquette. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001 at Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital in care of the funeral home. Gary L. Saltzman ELLSWORTH -- Gary L. Saltzman, 54, Ellsworth, died Saturday, Sept. 1. Mr. Saltzman was born Feb. 20, 1947, at Tekamah, Neb. He worked at B&B Plumbing. Survivors include his wife, Darla of Ellsworth; a son, Bret Dunlap of Battle Mount Mesa, Colo.; two daughters, Kellie Mae Saltzman of Nebraska and Sumer Saltzman of Salina; two brothers, Bob of Salina and Don of Glen Elder; two sisters, Carol Milleson of Falun and Verna Hulett of Smolan; his mother, Marian Saltzman of Salina; and a grandchild. The service was Sept. 4 at Buckeye Cemetery, rural Kanopolis. Memorials may be made to Ellsworth County Ambulance Service. Margaret Anna Neuschafer ENTERPRISE ­ Margaret Anna Neuschafer, 82, passed away at Chapman Valley Manor, Chapman on October 13. Margaret was born December 6, 1918 at Odin. Her parents were Joseph A. and Mary Lamatsch Demel. She attended the Holy Family School in Odin. She was married to Alfred Neuschafer on May 6, 1941 at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin. They farmed near Ellsworth before moving to their farm near Enterprise in 1945. She worked as a nursing assistant at the Coffman Nursing Home and Enterprise Estates Nursing Center both in Enterprise. She was preceded in death by her husband on January 29, 1984. A son, Donald, on January 2, 1972, one brother, Clarence and five sister, Theresa Demel, Mary Gerritzen, Anna Wondra, Mathila Schneider and Eleanor Fielder. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella and the Altar Society, all of Chapman and of the Enterprise Senior Center. Survivors include two sons: Vernon and his wife Jackie of Arlington, TX; Marvin and his wife Jolene of Bartlesville, OK; two daughters, Janice Neuschafer of McPherson, Mary Avery and her husband Dennis of Abilene; two sisters, Viola Axman of Olmitz and irene Mattas of Wilson; four brothers, Edward, Hoisington, August, Claflin, Stephen, Claflin and Jerome, Rose Hill; six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren five grandchildren, three step grandchildren. The funeral was held at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Chapman on October 17. Father Richard Lutgen officiated. Burial was in the St. Patrick's Cemetery, Chapman. Memorials may be given to St. Michael's Catholic Church of Chapman or Hospice of Dickinson County in care of the Londeen Funeral Chapel, Box 429, Chapman, KS 67431. Norbert Farney SYLVAN GROVE, ­ Norbert Farney, 81, Sylvan Grove, died Thursday, Oct. 11. Farney was born February 23, 1920 in Sylvan Grove to Dennis Farney, Sr. and Lena Kasper. He worked as a farmer and stockman. Survivors include: two brothers, Dennis J. of Wilson and Emil Farney of Wichita. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 13 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wilson. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Betty S. Wade PITTSBURG ­ Betty S. Wade, 57, died October 14 at the Mt. Carmel Medical Center. She was born July 20, 1944 in Independence the daughter of Rockey and Jewel Williams Whinery. On June 30, 1964 she was united in marriage to Lawrence Wade in Carthage, MO. He survives of the home. Mrs. Wade was a long time resident of the Coffeyville area moving to Pittsburg six years ago. She was a teachers aide for the Coffeyville Head Start and also secretary for Wade Quality Termite Control; in Coffeyville for over 28 years. She was a member of the Christian Church of Cherryvale. In her younger years she enjoyed tap dancing and ceramics. Other survivors include a son, Rocky, Ft. Scott; a daughter Tammy Conklin and son-in-law Don of the home; brother Rockey Whinery III of Cherryvale, a twin sister Barbara Wheeler, Ellsworth; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Maxine Bryant and Loretta Whinery; and two brothers, Howard OJack' and Lloyd Whinery. Funeral services were Oct. 17, at the Friskel Funeral Home with Rev. George Powers officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Olive Cemetery. Memorial are suggested to The Feed the Children Fund in care of Friskel Funeral Home, 230 E. McKay, Frontenac, KS 66763. Michael Allan Lacey GLADSTONE, Mo. -- Michael Allan Lacey, 39, Gladstone, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 10, at his residence. Lacey was born May 12, 1962 in Wichita. His interests included books, movie videos, and camping. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Lacey in May of 2000, and his maternal grandparents, Albina and Earl Gourley. Suvivors include: his mother and step-father, Velma and Jerry Kidd; two sisters, Teresa Faller and her husband Gary and Dawn Renee Shriner; three nieces, Kristy, Kelly, and Kacey Shriner; two nephews, Josh and Matt Faller; and his loving extended family at Concerned Care. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 13 at the McGilley Antioch Chapel, Kansas City. Graveside services were Saturday at the Kanopolis Cemetery, Kanopolis. The family suggests contributions to Ministry to the Disabled, c/o Catholic Charities, 1112 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. 64105. Kenneth D. "Bud" Jenicek CHICKASHA, Okla. -- Kenneth D. "Bud" Jenicek, 82, Chickasha, Okla., died Oct. 9, while mowing his yard on a picture-perfect Oklahoma autumn day. A long-time Chickasha resident, Jenicek was born to William F. and Ella (Johansen) Jenicek at Great Bend, Kan. on May 17, 1919. He attended Kansas State University and worked as an aeronautics engineer. Jenicek was married to Evelyn Burroughs from Dec. 26, 1958 to 1965. Raised as one of five children on the family farm in Holyrood, Jenicek was an avid fisherman in his younger years. He still enjoyed driving his own car and caring for his house, yard and fruit trees. He always shared his peach crop with friends and family. His family liked hearing him tell about growing up during the Dust Bowl and designing airplanes. He maintained a lively interet in American and World history, regularly read U.S. News and World Report and Readers Digest condensed books, and loyally followed the Fighting Chicks, Kansas State Wildcats and Sooner sports teams. He spent many happy holidays with his family in Norman, Okla. and looked forward to homemade pies. Special times will not be the same without our "Great Uncle Bud." Jenicek was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Dorothy Bock, Lucile Widner, and Vivian Bellrose; and one brother, Paul Jenicek. Survivors include: five nices, Dr. Evelyn Arrowood and husband Bob of St. Louis, Janice Austin of Glencale, Ariz., Patricia Black, Ella Herron, and Dr. Margo E. Wilson and husband Thom of Scottsdale, Ariz.; two nephews, Paul Bock and Daryl Flores; two grandnephews, Dr. Victor Wilson, wife Dr. Pamela Gossin and children Will, Christian, and Olivia, all of Norman, Okla., Rick Wilson, wife Lucia and son Tony of Phoenix, Ariz.; and other grand and great grandnieces, nephews, and relations. The memorial service was held at McRay's Funeral Home in Chickasha on Friday, Oct. 12. Uncle Bud will be buried between his parents and brother at the St. Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Holyrood. Graveside services were held Sunday, Oct. 14. Marion C. Swart SALINA ­ Marion C. Swart, 87, Salina, died Oct. 11. Swart was born Marion Chegwidden on Sept. 24, 1914 in rural Dorrance, the daughter of Harry and Caroline (Essig) Chegwidden. She was an elementary school teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Swart in 1998 and her parents. Suvivors include: two sons, Harry and Roger Swart, both of Wilson; one sister, Alice Phillips of Salina; and one grandchild. Funeral service was Monday, Oct. 15 at Sunrise Presbyterian Church, Salina. Burial was Monday at the Wilson City Cemetery, Wilson. Memorials are suggested to the Sunrise Presbyterian Church, Salina. Terry Steven Hoss RUSSELL ­ Terry Steven Hoss, 55, died Oct. 3 at Russell Regional Hospital in Russell. He was born April 1, 1946, in Goodland, the son of John and Erma Anderson Hoss. He married Betty J. Witt in 1973 in Lincoln. A resident of Russell, coming from Bunker Hill, he was a truck driver and operated his own trucking business. Hoss was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6240. He was a U.S. Marine Corps. veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include two sons, Shawn Hoss of Hays and Cody Hoss of Russell; one daughter, Terri Jane Hoss of Hays; his father of Russell; one brother, Roger Hoss of Russell; one sister, Judy Novotny of Holyrood; and two grandchildren. Funeral was Oct. 6 at Pohlman1s Mortuary Memorial Chapel in Russell, with the Rev. Earl Haggard officiating. Burial was at Bunker Hill Cemetery in Russell. Memorials are suggested to Russell Regional Hospital, in care of the mortuary. Kenneth L. DeWerff ELLINWOOD ­ Kenneth L. DeWerff, 73, died Oct. 6. He was born May 10, 1928, in Ellinwood, the son of Chester L. and Clara Scheufler DeWerff. He married Bessie Davis Kasselman June 7, 1954, in Ellinwood. A lifelong resident of Ellinwood, he was a stockman and farmer. DeWerff was a member of First Baptist Church in Ellinwood and American Quarterhorse Association. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Steven Whynn DeWerff of Derby and Jeffrey Wayne DeWerff of Ellinwood; two daughters, Linda Lee Borror of Calhan, Colo., and Jane Kathleen Thier of Ellinwood; two brothers, Vernon DeWerff of Ellinwood and Neil DeWerff of Hays; two sisters, Edith Meyer of Alva, Okla., and Virginia Smith of Phoenix, Ariz.; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with the Rev. David Wesner officiating. Burial will be at Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery in Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested to Fellowship of Christian Cowboys in Colorado Springs, Colo., in care of Kimple Funeral Home Great Bend. Leonard "Pete" John Peterman MILACA, MINNESOTA - Leonard "Pete" John Peterman, 73, died Monday, Oct. 1, He was born December 17, 1927 to Frank and Bertha (Burmeister) Peterman in Ellsworth. He was confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Ellsworth and also attended the Christian Day School. He worked for Northern Natural Gas Co. in Bushton, until he entered the U.S. Marine Corps. He married Doris Nienke February 26, 1950 at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Ellsworth. He was then called back to serve in the Marines, where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was awarded a Purple Heart during the Korean War. After the service he was a self-employed pipeline welder from Texas to Alaska. In 1960 he settled east of Milaca. Leonard continued as a pipeline welder until retirement. He raised Angus cattle for many years and was a member of the American Angus Association, Minnesota Angus Association and the National Cattleman Associ-ation. He was a member of the Milaca American Legion and the VFW in Ellsworth. He was also a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ogilvie and the Pipe Welders Local 798 of Tulsa, Okla. He was artistic in design and inventing with his welding and he enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his wife, Doris of Milaca; children, Melinda and husband Cliff Senlycki of Princeton; Peggy Peterman of Cold Spring, Minn.; Wesley Peterman of Ogilvie; Sally Peterman of Baldwin, Wis.; Dan and wife Kim Peterman of Peosta, Iowa; and Joel and wife Melissa Peterman of Lakeville, Minn.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Clarence and wife Mona Peterman of Ellsworth; sisters, Anita Holle of Ellsworth, and Betty and husband Victor Urbanek of Andrews, Tex.; also by many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Irene and Evelyn; grandson, Waylon Senlycki; and a stillborn granddaughter. Funeral servicers were held Friday, Oct. 5, at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ogilvie with the Rev. James Hesse officiating. Burial was in the Graceland Cemetery south of Ogilvie. Memorials are preferred. Dorothy M. Smith HOLYROOD -- Dorothy M. Smith, 85, Holyrood, died Monday, Oct. 8 at her residence. She was born to John and Anna (Ehler) Siemsen Sept. 18, 1916 in Holyrood. She lived most of her life in Holyrood, working at one time as a JC Penneys office clerk in Wichita and California. In 1944, she married Melbourne "Bud" Smith. They later divorced. She belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary and St. Paul's United Church of Christ, both of Holyrood. Smith was preceded in death by her brother Herman Siemsen on Sept. 13, 1944. Survivors include four sisters, Margaret Mehl, Mildred Hannaberry, Gertrude Cundiff, all of Holyrood, and Lou Ella Strong, Lakeview, AR; and many nieces and nephews. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Pastor Mary Lou Klein officiating. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. on Wednesday at Parson's Funeral Home and 9-10 a.m. Thursday at the church. Memorials may be made to the church. Amalia Sommers ELLSWORTH ­ Amalia Sommers, 100, passed from this life on October 1 at her home. She was a life long resident of Ellsworth and was born to Ethel Grace Riddell and George J. Brenner October 29,, 1900. Clayton Eli Sommers and Amalia were united in marriage on July 29, 1925 in Wichita. She was a first grade teacher at Ellsworth and a bookkeeper for their business, City Plumbing and Heating, life member of Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary, an organist for and a member of Holy Apostles Episcopal Church, a member of the Hospital Auxiliary, a past school board member, all of Ellsworth and a Life Master in duplicate bridge. Survivors include a son, Robert C. Sommers, Topeka; a daughter Joyce A. Patterson, Ellsworth; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Clayton on October 1, 1972. Memorial service will be Sat., Oct. 6, 11 a.m., Holy Apostles Episcopal Church, Ellsworth, Rev Kevin Schmidt officiant. Memorials may be made to the church or Hospice of Salina. Arlene Redman Helus COLUMBUS, OHIO ­ Arlene Redman Helus, 85, passed away on September 26 at the St. Angela Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Columbus, Ohio. She was born and raised in the Wilson and Ellsworth area. She and her husband Leo lived in Ohio the past 50 years. She was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church, past president of the International Food Service Executives Association, Columbus Branch, and past president of The Gourmet Society. She is survived by her husband, Leo H. Helus; sister Beverly J. Bailey, Pickerington, Ohio, brother, George F. (Janie) Redman, Salina; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, George F and Grace P. Redman; her brother, Leon G. Redman; and her sister Betty J. Kale. A memorial service will be held, 1 p.m., Saturday, October 6 at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4220 Cleveland Ave. Columbus OH, with Reverend Jim Arnot officiating. Charles Lee Herber OAKLAND, NEB. ­ Charles Lee Herber, 64, Oakland, died Friday, Sept. 28, Mr. Herber was born Feb. 17, 1937, at Wilson. He was a self-employed mechanic. Survivors include two sons, Charles Barnett of Oklahoma City and Jimmy Porterfield of Boonville, Mo.; three daughters, Lolita Glebavicius of Elsberry, Mo., Rosita Golbek of Omaha and Ginette S. Lehner of Hays; two brothers, Leonard of Apache, Okla., and Richard of New Florence, Pa.; two sisters, Dorothy Ann Hines of Monticello, Ark., and Peggy Eperson of Sand Springs, Okla.; and nine grandchildren. The service was Oct. 1 at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, handed arrangements. Manuel "Lightening" Diaz (1925-2002) KANOPOLIS ‹ Manuel "Lightening" Diaz, 76, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at the Good Samaritan Retirement Village, Ellsworth. Mr. Diaz was born Sept. 2, 1925, to Ysidro and Jovita Mesa Diaz. He was a lifetime resident of Kanopolis, where he retired from the Independent Salt Co. after 35 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion and the St. Ignatius Catholic Church, both at Kanopolis, and the Russell VFW. Survivors include a son, James of Las Vegas, Nev.; a sister, Georgia Wilkinson of Kanopolis; two brothers, Tiodore and Eugene, both of Kanopolis; two grandchildren; seven nieces; and three nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant child, Anthony, in 1951. The funeral was Monday at the St. Ignatius Church, the Rev. Daniel Scheetz officiating. Burial was in the Kanopolis Cemetery with military rites. Memorials may be made to the American Legion of Kanopolis, the church or the Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, is in charge of arrangements. Kristine Wolff Gustitus (1956-2002) KANOPOLIS ‹ Kristine Wolff Gustitus, 45, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at her home in Kanopolis. Mrs. Gustitus was born Dec. 31, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, to LeRoy and Joyce Glade Wolff. She moved from San Diego, Calif. to Kanopolis in 1987. She was a registered nurse at Salina Regional Medical Center and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where she served in the nursing corps. She married Glenn Gustitus Feb. 18, 1978, in Las Vegas, Nev. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Julia Joyce Gustitus of Salina; a son, Glenn Allan Gustitus Jr. of Kanopolis; her parents of Indian Rocks Beach, Fla.; a sister, Dr. Joy Wolff-Nordone of Dunedin, Fla.; and a grandson, Braden Allan Taylor Gustitus of Kanopolis. The memorial service is today (Thursday) at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Eighth Street, Salina, the Rev. Harry Tyson officiating. Memorials may be made to the Mowery Clinic Cancer Center, Salina. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, is in charge of arrangements. Joyce Eleanor Hollenbeck (1921-2002) SALINA ‹ Joyce Eleanor Hollenbeck, 80, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, Mrs. Hollenbeck was born Joyce Eleanor Andrea on March 18, 1921, at Holyrood. She was a receptionist for Kennedy and Coe. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E., in 1988, and a son, Jay Dee, in 1956. Survivors include a son, Jerry of Tulsa, Okla.; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The body was cremated. Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Helen I. Holmes (1918-2002) CHASE ‹ Helen I. Holmes, 83, Chase, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, at her home in Chase. Mrs. Holmes was born May 29, 1918, at Chapman to Tom and Annetta Anderson Prosser. She had lived in Chase since 1948, where she was a retired city clerk and homemaker. She also was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of Victory Church. She married William²Neal² Holmes May 12, 1944, at Wichita. He died in 2001. Survivors include a daughter, JoAnn Strasters of Aransas Pass, Texas; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two infant sisters and a brother, Russel Prosser. The graveside service is 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Lyons Municipal Cemetery, Lyons, the Rev. Larry Westherman officiating. Burial is in Lyons Municipal Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Victory Church in care of Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons. David Miller (1979-2002) WILSON ‹ David Miller, 22, Wilson, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at Wilson. Miller was born Dec. 10, 1979, at Russell, the son of Gary and Joyce Kraus. A senior at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Miller worked for College Pro-paint and the KSU Alumni Association both of Manhattan and Kansas Wildlife and Parks in Wilson. Survivors include his parents and a sister, Alicia Miller. Grandparents are Gerald and Alyce Klema of Wilson and Wilbert and Bernadine Kraus. A family graveside service is today (Thursday) at 10 a.m. at the Wilson City Cemetery, followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service at the First Baptist Church in Wilson. Visitation was from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until service time today at Foster Mortuary, Wilson Memorials may be made to the Excelsior Lutheran Church and KSU¹s Theta Xi Fraternity, both in care of Foster Mortuary. Melvin P. Rogers (1911-2001) MESA, Ariz. ‹ Melvin P. Rogers, 90, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001 at Mesa, Ariz. Mr. Rogers was born March 27, 1911, at Glasco, Kan., to Ad and Leola Eberhardt Rogers. He was a 1929 graduate of Glasco High School and a 1935 graduate of Kansas State University. Following military service, he lived in Abilene, Kan., and Ellsworth, Kan., where he worked on government soil erosion projects. He retired in Ellsworth in 1966 and moved to Mesa. He married Ruby L. Swearingen April 5, 1936. She died in 1992. Survivors include two daughters, Darlene Pearson of Hays and Norma Gupton of Arlington, Texas; a son, Ronald M. Rogers of Monument, Colo.; three brothers, Ross Rogers of Tulsa, Okla., Max Rogers of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Norman Rogers of Abilene, Kan.; a sister, Lila Weber of Fort Worth, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was conducted Dec. 19 in Mesa. Interment services were Saturday at the Dean Funeral Home, Glasco, Norman Rogers officiating. Burial was in Glasco Cemetery with military graveside rites. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or the Disabled Veterans of America. Myrtle "Pauline" Beck (1919-2002) EUDORA < Myrtle "Pauline" Beck, 82, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Beck was born Nov. 25, 1919, in Dover to Melville and Minnie Wemple Dill. She lived for 44 years in Holyrood before moving to Eudora two years ago. She attended the Eudora Assembly of God Church. She married Oscar I. Beck Feb. 1, 1942, in Lawrence. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, JoAnn Seitz of Lawrence; four grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. The funeral was Monday at the Eudora Assembly of God Church. Inurnment will be at a later date in Holyrood. Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence is in charge of arrangements. Anne Doolittle (1912-2002) HAWKINS, Texas < Anne Marie Doolittle, 89, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, at Quitman, Texas. Mrs. Doolittle was born March 21, 1912, in Czechoslovakia to Joseph Vocasek and the former Mary Kryslova. She was reared in Wilson, Kan. She later moved to Montclair, N.J. and then to Hancock, N.Y., where she was first a beautician and later owned several restaurants. She later lived in Florida before moving to Hawkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton H. Doolittle; a son, Victor; and two brothers, Jerry C. Krysc and Joe E. Vocasek. Survivors are a daughter, Judy Thomas of Big Sandy, Texas; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral was Jan. 19 in the Beaty Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. James Cook officiating. Edna Frances Galloway (1908-2002) SALINA < Edna Frances Galloway, 93, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at Salina Regional Medical Center, Penn Campus. Mrs. Galloway was born April 20, 1908, in Ellsworth County to William Wesley and Nellie Frances Brown Shoemaker. She lived in Ellsworth for many years before moving to Salina in 1949. She worked in retail sales and as a junior high school lunchroom aide in Salina, where she also was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She married Glenn Emerson Galloway Dec. 8, 1925, in Ellsworth. He died in 1983. Survivors include a daughter, Gwen D. Nichols of North Platte, Neb.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; and a special friend, Frank Thompson. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Harry, John and Earl Shoemaker; and three sisters, Emma Green, Clara Walker and Mildred Boston. The graveside service will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Ellsworth Cemetery, Pastor Loren Marler officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Salina. Adolph "Ott" Gottschalk (1917-2002) HAYS < Adolph "Ott" Gottschalk, 84, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, at the Hays Good Samaritan Center. Mr. Gottschalk was born April 18, 1917, on the family farm in Rush County to William and Anna Munsch Gottschalk. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 4166 of Schoenchen and the Bishop Cunningham Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus of Hays. He also served on the school board and the Parish Council of the St. Anthony's Church, where he also was a youth teacher. He married Irene Stecklein in 1939. She died in 1941. He then married Jane Befort March 2, 1943, at Schoenchen. She survives. Other survivors are five sons, James William of Ellsworth, Robert of Westminster, Colo., Timothy of Belleville, Randy of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Loren of Lenexa; four daughters, Gladys Herrman of Emporia, Karen Larkin of Monett, Mo., Michelle Sander of Tribune and Dee Ann Garrison of Hays; a sister, Rose Wasinger of Schoenchen; 28 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Matthew Urban; four brothers, Peter, Wendelin, Marcus and Vincent; seven sisters, Regina Bieker, Mary Pfannenstein, Amelia Gottschalk, Bernadine Unrein, Bertha Schmedemann, Martina Roth and Louise Hoerner. The funeral was Friday at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hays, the Rev. David Metz officiating. Burial was in the St. Anthony¹s Cemetery, Schoenchen. Memorials have been established in his name at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home and the St. Anthony¹s Cemetery Association. Hays Memorial Chapel, Inc., was in charge of arrangements. Rosaline W. Grosnick (1904-2002) Rosaline W. Grosnick, 97, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, at the Clay County Medical Center, Clay Center. Mrs. Grosnick was born April 29, 1904, in Ellsworth County to Reinhold Julius Eilrich and the former Bertha Emma Peterman. She lived most of her life near Ellsworth, where she was a homemaker and nurse's aide for 17 years for the Good Samaritan Retirement Center. She was a member of the St. Paul¹s Lutheran Church, rural Ellsworth, and a charter member of the St. Paul¹s Ladies Aide. She married George Walter Martin Grosnick Aug. 30, 1925, at Ellsworth. He died in 1986. She also was preceded in death by a son, Roland, in 1965; a sisters, Elizabeth Cleverdon in 1982; and brothers Alfred Eilrich in 1964 and Martin Eilrich in 1971. Survivors include a daughter, Marian McKain of Miltonvale; a brother, Wilbert Eilrich of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three sisters, Hilda Schroeder and Mildred Burmeister, both of Ellsworth; and Verna Miller of Bremen, Ind.; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Saturday at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the Rev. Donald Ehrke officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or to Miltonvale Manor. Parsons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Alfred Jay Sanders (1931-2002) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. < Alfred Jay Sanders, 70, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at the Union Printers Home, Colorado Springs. Mr. Sanders was born May 1, 1931, in rural Kanopolis to Oscar Sanders and the former Roletta Brown. He was a retired meat cutter who served with the U.S. Army in Korea. Survivors include a son, Doug Massingill of Colorado Springs; a twin brother, Jack Sanders of Salina; a sisters, Elizabeth Sauers of Kanopolis; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jane Peterson. The memorial service was Jan. 12 at the Union Printers Home. Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home, Colorado Springs, was in charge of arrangements. Fred Edgar Schwein (1926-2002) TOPEKA < Fred Edgar "Fred Jr." Schwein, 75, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at Aldersgate Village, rural Shawnee County. Mr. Schwein was born Dec. 19, 1926, at WaKeeney to Fredrick and Natalia Mai Schwein. He was a bread salesman for Rainbo Bread Co. and a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, American Legion Moore Post 197 and Fraternal order of Eagles 3774, all at WaKeeney. He also was in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Bernadine "Dean" Lemmons March 9, 1947, at WaKeeney. She died in August of 2000. Survivors include two sons, Fred Lee Schwien of Topeka and Mark A. Schwien of Springfield, Mo.; a brother, Carroll of Hamilton, Ohio; a sister, Beverly Connally of Ellsworth; and six children. The funeral was Monday at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, WaKeeney, Pastor Randy Gibbs officiating, with military rites by the American Legion Post. Burial was in WaKeeney City Cemetery. Memorials are unknown at this time, send in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney. Dorothea K. Tews (1911-2001) MILWAUKEE, Wisc. < Dorothea K. Tews, 90, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001. Mrs. Tews was born Aug. 16, 1911, in Nidermonjou, Russia, the daughter of Christian and Sophia (Heldt) Ulrich. She moved to Wilson in September of 1912 and was educated there in the local schools. She moved to Kenosha, Wisc. in 1940. She married Sigmund Tews on Feb. 15, 1947. He died Aug. 29, 1998. Mrs. Tews was employed at J.J. Newberry Abstract and later American Motors Corporation, retiring in 1946. She was a member of Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was also a former resident of Luray, having been an employee of the telephone company and of Ulrich Motor Company. Surviving her are two daughters, Judith Geiselhart, Bloomington, Minn. and Dorothea Rick, Milwaukee, Wisc.; one sister, Marie Schultz, Great Bend; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a goddaughter, Dorothy Frisk of Kenosha, Wisc. She was preceded in death by seven brothers, Christian, Henry, Michael, John, George, David and Jacob, and a grandson, Joseph Rick. Florence D. Westerman (1910-2002) LORRAINE < Florence D. Westerman, 91, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at Salina Regional Health Center, Santa Fe Campus. Mrs. Westerman was born Sept. 10, 1910, in Ellsworth County, to Edd Kruse and the former Augusta Schroeder. She was a lifetime resident of the Lorraine area, where she was a homemaker and retired teacher who taught in one-room schoolhouses. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lorraine. She married Lee Henry Westerman June 2, 1942. He died in 1999. Survivors include a son, Edward of Lorraine; a daughter, Berry Ann Pippin of Benton; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral was Saturday at the First Baptist Church, the Rev. James Morford officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.. Memorials may be made to the church. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, was in charge of arrangements. Alice Kahler (1912-2002) KANKAKEE, Ill. ‹ Alice Kahler, 89, a former Holyrood, Kan., resident, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Kankakee, Ill. Miss Kahler was born July 25, 1912, in Holyrood to Matthew and Margaret Heiken Kahler. She worked for more than 30 years as a doctor¹s assistance in Dearborn, Mich. She was a member of the Methodist church. Her hobbies were music and bowling. Survivors include three sisters, Rovida Kahler-Iler of Kankakee, Pauline Rous of Ellsworth, Kan., and Marguerite Rowser of Bentenville, Ark.; two brothers, Roland Kahler of Ottawa, Kan., and Dr. Derald Kahler of New Port Beach, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Kahler and a sister, Gertrude Nagle. The funeral was Saturday at the Manor Care Nursing Home, Kankakee, the Rev. Don Rardin officiating. Memorials may go to the donor¹s choice. Schreffler Funeral Home, Kankakee, was in charge of arrangements. Winslow Hubka (1914-2002) WILSON ‹ Winslow Hubka, 87, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002. Mr. Hubka was born Aug. 30, 1914, at Wilson. He was a retired farmer-stockman and church janitor. He was preceded in death by his wife in 2000. Survivors include a son,, Ron Hubka of Wilson; a stepson, Vance Stinnett of Salina; a daughter, Diane Hubka of Salina; and five grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at the St. Weneslaus Catholic Church, Wilson. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or Wilson Senior Center, in care of Foster Mortuary, 610 24th, Wilson 67490. Donald 'Doc' Rathbun (1911-2002) RIVERSIDE, Calif. ‹ Donald "Doc" Rathbun died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002, at his home in Riverside, Calif. Mr. Rathbun was born Oct. 8, 1911, in Ellsworth County, Kan., to Dick and Ella Hoffman Rathbun. He moved to Riverside in 1950, where he was a maintenance man for the Revere Co. He married Madge Thornton on June 12, 1935, at the Ellsworth County Courthouse. She died Jan. 13, 1979. Survivors include a daughter, Jalayne Sue Snow of Riverside; two brothers, Merle "Shorty" Rathbun of Ellsworth and Clyde "Hap" Rathbun of Lorraine, Kan.; three sisters, Maxine Clifton of Lyons, Kan., Geneva Gale Burton of Salina, Kan., and Mary Jane Thornton of Las Vegas, Nev.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Garland Lane; a brother, Delbert; and a sister, Ethel Rizor. The graveside service was Saturday in Crestlawn Memorial Park in Riverside. Lila R. Wikoff (1923-2002) BROOKVILLE ‹ Lila R. Wikoff, 78, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002. Mrs. Wikoff was born Lila Walker May 4, 1923, in Ellsworth. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Thomas L. of Brookville; a daughter, Nancee S. Richards of Salina; two sisters, Norma Turner and Delma Peterson, both of Salina; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, Salina. Burial was in Brookville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Brookville United Methodist Church or the Brookville Senior Citizens. Roselawn Mortuary, 1307 S. Santa Fe, Salina 67401 was in charge of arrangements. Kenneth F. "Tiny" Dolecek (1920-2002) WICHITA - Kenneth F. "Tiny" Dolecek, 81, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, at Via Christi, St. Francis Campus. Mr. Dolecek was born July 1, 1920, at Holyrood to John H. and Helen Agnes Jurenka Dolecek. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a member of the Albert Pike Masonic Lodge of Wichita and the Holyrood American Legion Post. He was retired from Coleman Company in Wichita. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lavena McNeil Dolecek. Survivors include a son, Bruce of Andover; a daughter, Mary Helen Gleason of Geneseo; a sister, Marjorie Steen of Wichita; and six grandchildren. The funeral was Jan. 30 in the Lakeview Funeral Home Chapel, Wichita, the Rev. Roger Beason officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Kansas Masonic Home. Frances E. "Fran" Malir (1933-2002) WILSON - Frances E. "Fran" Malir, 68, Wilson, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002. She was born Frances E. "Fran" Mastek on Feb. 18, 1933, at Tampa. She taught school for 36 years. Survivors include her husband, Eugene of Wilson; a son, Rick Malir of Dublin, Ohio; a daughter, Nancy Malir of Silver Spring, Md.; and four sisters, Agnes Bina of Marion, Margaret Jirak of Tampa, Sanine Bollig of Hays and Madeline Anderson of Clay Center. The funeral was Tuesday at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia, the St. Wencelaus Cemetery Fund and the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging, all in care of Foster Mortuary, Wilson. Aileen Mehl (1914-2002) Aileen Mehl, 87, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Mrs. Mehl was born Feb. 2, 2914, to William and Helena Schwerdtfeger Choitz. She was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County, where she was a homemaker and a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church of Holyrood. She married Henry Mehl May 8, 1932, in Ellsworth. He died in 1994. She also was preceded in death by two brothers and seven sisters. Survivors include a son, John Mehl of Ellsworth; a daughter, Carol Hicks of Ellsworth; a sister, Lillian Koralek of Geneseo; four grandsons; and 10 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, the Rev. John Sharp officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Parsons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. David Miller (1979-2002) WILSON - David Miller, 22, Wilson, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at Wilson. Miller was born Dec. 10, 1979, at Russell, the son of Gary and Joyce Kraus. A senior at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Miller worked for College Pro-paint and the KSU Alumni Association both of Manhattan and Kansas Wildlife and Parks in Wilson. Survivors include his parents and a sister, Alicia Miller. Grandparents are Gerald and Alyce Klema of Wilson and Wilbert and Bernadine Kraus. A family graveside service was Jan. 31 at the Wilson City Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at the First Baptist Church in Wilson. Memorials may be made to the Excelsior Lutheran Church and KSU's Theta Xi Fraternity, both in care of Foster Mortuary. Matilda J. Novak (1917-2002) LUCAS - Matilda J. Novak, 84, Lucas, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002. Mrs. Novak was born Matilda J. Branda on Feb. 2, 1917, at Luray. She was a homemaker, a retired elementary teacher and a cook at K-18 Cafe, Lucas. Survivors include two sons, Raymond of Wichita and John of Lucas; two daughters, Janet Holley of Topeka and Mary Anne Bowie of Shreveport, La.; a brother, Joseph Branda of Wilson; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral was Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, Sylvan Grove. Burial was in Lucas Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Rodrick and Minear Funeral Home, 111 S. Fairview, Lucas 67648 was in charge of arrangements. Edna Mae Rush (1911-2002) WAYNOKA, Okla. - Edna Mae Rush, 90, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, at the Sharc Medical Center, Alva, Okla. Mrs. Rush was born April 7, 1911, in Ellsworth County to Charles and Myrtle Oney Johnson. She attended Sterling College and taught at schools in Rice, Ellsworth and Barton counties until her retirement. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Wichita. She married Laurn Rush in 1929 at McPherson. He died in 1954. She also was preceded in death by a son, Elmer ³Duke² Rush; and three sisters, Eleanor Johnson, Elizabeth Murray and Edith Van Norman. Survivors include a son, Sherrill ³Shenney² Rush of Wichita; a daughter, Karmen Patricia Guillford of Waynoka; two sisters, Eunice Davidson of Miltonvale and Ethyle Hulse of Marquette; four sisters-in-law, Fay Rush of Ellsworth, Ruth Rush of Minneapolis, Virginia Rush of McPherson and Adeline Beagley of Geneseo; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at Sillin Funeral Home, the Rev. Robert Friesen officiating. Burial was in Geneseo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer¹s Foundation in care of Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons. Melva F. Splitter (1913-2002) LYONS - Melva F. Splitter, 88, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2002, at the Lyons District Hospital. Mrs. Splitter was born July 29, 1913, at Lorraine to Herman G. and Clara Colberg Janssen. She was graduated from Ottawa University in 1937. She moved from Lorraine to Lyons in 1975. She was a retired school teacher after having taught at Alden and Norwich. She also was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church, Baptist Women, Li-Ar-Mu Club and the Rice County Community Concert Association, all at Lyons, and the American Rose Society. She married L. Vernon Splitter July 18, 1942, at Lorraine. He survives. Other survivors are a son, Melvin Splitter of Lorraine; two daughters, Clarissa Pound of East Rochester, N.Y., and Rosalie Splitter of Athens, Ga.; three brothers, Vernon Janssen of Little River, Arlen Janssen of Geneseo and Jerome Janssen of Lorraine; a sister, Wanda Olson of Walled Lake, Mich; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral was at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 6) at the Lyons First Baptist Church, the Revs. Gary Karas and Donald Decker officiating. Burial was in Lorraine Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lyons First Baptist Church or Gideons International in care of Sillin Funeral Homes, Lyons. Margaret Margie Wagner (1910-2002) Margaret Margie Wagner, 91, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002, at the Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. Mrs. Wagner was born July 25, 1910, in Ellsworth County to William and Dora Warta Kubick. She was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County, where she was a homemaker and teacher in the Holyrood Grade School after teaching in county schools. She married Elmer F. Wagner April 22, 1929, in Salina. He died April 13, 1993. Survivors include a daughter, Frances Jirik of Hoisington; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was Monday at Parsons Funeral Home, the Rev. Jim Newkirk officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hoisington Rehabilitation Center, the First United Methodist Church of Ellsworth or the Great Bend Humane Society. Ethel V. Kaufman (1922-2002) WHEATRIDGE, Colo. - Ethel V. Kaufman, 79, died Tuesday, April 3, 2002, at Lutheran Medical Center, Wheatridge, Colo., after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Kaufman was born July 12, 1922, in Wilson, Kan., to Frank and Cora Sackman Eitel. She married Maurice Peirano in 1939. Her second marriage, to Jack Kaufman, came in 1958. He survives. The family lived in St. Joseph, Mo., before moving to the Denver, Colo. area. Other survivors include two sons, Robert Peirano of Garden City, Kan., and Michael Peirano of Commerce Town, Mich.; four daughters, Maureen Gerstner of St. Joseph, Mo., Alice Knox of Sedalia, Mo., Betty Jo Stroup of Wilson, and Patricia Henry of Fort Lupton, Colo.; four sisters, Alice M. Eitel of Colorado Springs, Margaret Luck and Doris Sneath, both of Lyons, Kan., Melva Uphoff of Colorado Springs; 16 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a sister. A memorial service was April 5 at the St. Mark's Catholic Church, Westminster, Colo. Charles 'Chuck' Lamoreux (1923-2002) SHAWNEE - Charles "Chuck" Lamoreux, 78, died Tuesday, April 9, 2002. Mr. Lamoreux was born May 13, 1923, at Oakley to Drew and Frances Lamoreux. He was graduated from Hays High School and attended Fort Hays State University. He served as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was stationed in the Pacific. He married Doris Peirano in 1945. They operated Lamoreux Motors at Stockton before moving to Shawnee in 1960. They were independent newspaper carriers of the Kansas City Star for 20 years. They retired in the 1980s. Mr. Lamoreux was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings and his wife, Doris. Survivors include his children, Gary and Robbie Lamoreux of Baldwin, Sherry and Mark Humphrey of Stilwell, and Clark and Kristi Lamoreux of Kansas City, Mo.; and eight grandchildren. The funeral was April 12 at the St. Joseph¹s Catholic Church, Shawnee. Entombment was in Resurrection Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to Catholic Charities. The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee was in charge of arrangements. Michael Earl Long (1957-2002) GREENLEAF - Michael Earl Long, 44, died Friday, April 19, 2002. Mr. Long was born Oct. 28, 1957, at Ellsworth. He was owner and manager of a bar in Barnes. Survivors include his parents, Clarence Long and Carol Depew of Linn; a son, Mickey of Barnes; two daughters, Chalene Long and Amber Long, both of Barnes; a brother, William "Bill" of Greenleaf; and a sister, Debbie Long of Greenleaf. The funeral was Tuesday at Ward Funeral Home, Greenleaf. Burial was in St. Michael¹s Catholic Cemetery, Kimeo. Ferrell Stamback (1924-2002) HOLYROOD - Ferrell Stamback, 78, died Thursday, April 18, 2002, at the Hutchinson Hospital. Mr. Stamback was born Feb. 17, 1924, at Halstead to Charles and Susie Kaiser Stamback. He moved to Holyrood 24 years ago from the Wichita area. He was owner of Stamback Construction and Welding and a refrigeration technician for Excel Packing for 35 years. He was a U.S. Navy and World War II veteran and a member of the Evangelical Free Church of Ellsworth. He married Phyllis Hendrickson July 16, 1949, in Conway, Ark. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Becky Dirks of Topeka and Marilyn Massey of Wichita; three sisters, Mary Mace Kruger and Clarice Dyer, both of El Dorado, and Jane Milne of Sedgwick; a brother, Max Stamback of Willcox, Ariz.; and three grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery at Sedgwick. Memorials may be made to the Holyrood Ambulance Service. Richard L. Swehla (1915-2002) BUTLER, Mo. - Richard L. Swehla, 86, died Tuesday, April 9. 2002, at Adrian Manor, Adrian, Mo. Mr. Swehla was born June 22, 1915, in Lincoln County, Kan. near Wilson to Frank and Anna Martinek Swehla. He was graduated from Westport High School in Kansas City, Mo., and lived in Ellsworth, Kan., between 1923-31. He worked for Armco Steel in Kansas City and Houston before retiring in 1969. He moved from Channelview, Texas, to Butler, where he owned and operated his own maintenance business for many years. He was a member of the Ohio Street United Methodist Church, the Bates County Shrine Club and other Masonic organizations. He was past master of Butler Lodge 254 AF and AM, past patron of Butler Chapter 478 Order of the Eastern Star and past high priest of the George Frank Gouley Chapter 90. He married Ethel Smith April 25, 1936. She is deceased. He also was preceded in death by his sisters, Rose Spaeth and Helen Schmit. Survivors include a sister, Laura Fesler Chastain of Kansas City, Mo.; a nephew; in-laws; and other relatives and friends. The funeral was April 12 at Underwood-Steinbeck Funeral Chapel, Butler. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery, also in Butler. Memorials may be made to the Masonic Home West or Scottish Rite Temple. Leota Zavesky (1907-2002) Leota Zavesky, 94, died Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at the Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Mrs. Zavesky was born Dec. 26, 1907, at Ellsworth to Charles Henry Veatch and the former Matilda Minnie Radke. She was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth who taught in a one-room school at Elkhorn and at schools in Lorraine, Buckeye and Ellsworth. She was a member of OES Chapter 44 and the First United Methodist Church, both at Ellsworth. She married George Zavesky July 18, 1936, at Republic. He died in 1983. Survivors include a son, Tom Zavesky of Fresno, Calif.; a daughter, Mary Pavel of Titusville, Fla.; and two grandchildren. The graveside service was Monday at Ellsworth Cemetery, Pastor Jim Newkirk officiating. Memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Alice M. Eitel (1922-2002) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Alice M. Eitel, 90, died Wednesday, April 9, 2002, at the IHS Nursing Home, Pike¹s Peak, Colorado Springs. Ms. Eitel was born Dec. 3, 1911, on Lambert Ranch, north of Wilson, Kan. to Frank W. and Cora Sackman Eitel. She was a film cutter and a caregiver for children and elderly. Survivors include three sisters, Margaret F. Luck and Doris L. Sneath, both of Lyons, and Melva C. Uphoff of Colorado Springs; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter L. and Calvin L. Eitel; her parents; and two sisters, Annabel Eitel and Ethel V. Kaufman. No service is planned at this time. Burial was in Wilson City Cemetery. Foster Mortuary of Wilson was in charge of arrangements. Kathryn R. Johnson (1907-2002) HAYS - Kathryn R. Johnson, 94, died Thursday, April 4, 2002. Mrs. Johnson was born Kathryn R. Harris on July 14, 1907, in rural Ellsworth County. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Jr., in 1995; and a grandson. Survivors include two sons, Donald of State College, Pa., and Daniel . of Hays; two sisters, LaVerne J. Harris and Marjorie Hiatt, both of Salina; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The funeral was April 8 at St. Michael¹s Episcopal Church, Hays. It was followed by an Order of the Eastern Star Service. Burial was in Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays. Memorials may be made to the church memorial fund. Cline¹s Mortuary of Hays was in charge of arrangements. Neva M. Livingston A memorial service for Neva M. Livingston will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at Ellsworth¹s Immanuel Lutheran Church. The body was cremated. A private inurnment will be conducted at the Buckeye Cemetery, rural Kanopolis. Memorials may be made to the church or to the Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Richard L. Swehla (1915-2002) BUTLER, Mo. - Richard L. Swehla, 86, died Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at Adrian Manor in Adrian, Mo. Mr. Swehla was born June 22, 1915, in Lincoln County, Kan., near Wilson, Kan., to Frank and Anna Martinek Swehla. He was graduated from Westport High School in Kansas City, Mo. He worked for Armco Steel in Kansas City and Houston, Texas, before retiring in 1969, when he moved to Butler, Mo., from Channelview, Texas. He and operated his own maintenance business in Butler for many years, where he was a member of the Ohio Street United Methodist Church and various Mason and Shine clubs, a past master of Butler Lodge 254 AF and AM, past patron of Chapter 478, Order of the Eastern Star and past high priest of George Frank Gouley Chapter 90. He married Ethel Smith April 25, 1936. She is deceased. He also was preceded in death by two sisters, Rose Spaeth and Helen Schmitt. Survivors include a sister, Laura Fesler Chastain of Kansas City; and many other relatives and friends. The Masonic service was Friday at the Underwood-Steinbeck Funeral Home in Butler. The funeral service followed. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler. Memorials may be made to the Masonic Home West or Scottish Rite Temple, Valley of Kansas City. Arlene M. Vacek (1918-2002) Arlene M. Vacek, 83, died Wednesday, April 10, 2002, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Mrs. Vacek was born Dec. 27, 1918, in Ellsworth County to Charles Bowers and the former Olive B. Jessup. She was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County, where she was a homemaker and co-owner of the Cinderella Shoe Store. She was a member of the Excelsior Lutheran Church of rural Wilson, Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, the church council, the Ellsworth EHU, the VFW, American Legion and hospital auxiliaries and a past board member of the Ellsworth County Extension Council. She married Howard Vacek June 30, 1943, at Salina. He died in 2001. Survivors include a son, H.R. "Rocky" Vacek of Topeka, and Janet Stash of Tucson, Ariz. The funeral was Saturday at Parsons Funeral Home, Sister Diane Wagner officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Excelsior Lutheran Church Lighted Cross Fund or the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Linda Brown Linda Brown, a long-time resident of Kanopolis, died Sunday, March 31, 2002. She had lived at Villa Grace at the Good Samaritan Retirement Village since January 2001. A memorial service is planned at 10:30 a.m. April 17 in the Villa Grace Chapel. Margaret Mary Davis (1918-2002) Margaret Mary Davis, 83, died Saturday, April 6, 2002, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Mrs. Davis was born Aug. 11, 1918, in Denver, Colo., to James Duncan Davis and the former Rose Frances Reilly. She was graduated from Cathedral High School in Denver and received a registered nursing degree from Mercy Hospital. She took a course at the University of Washington to specialize as a surgical nurse. She later became a nurse anesthetist. She lived in Antonito, Colo., for 20 years, before moving to Ellsworth in 1971. She lived the past few years at the Good Samaritan Retirement Village. She enjoyed playing bridge and also was involved in her church, the St. Bernard¹s Catholic Church, and enjoyed her pets. She married Dr. George R. Davis May 1, 1948, in Denver. He died in 1986. Survivors include two sisters, Nancy Davis Hays of Albany, Calif. and Virginia F. Shaffer of Westminster, Colo.; and numerous other relatives. The funeral mass is today (Thursday) at 10 a.m. at the St. Bernard¹s Catholic Church, the Revs. Daniel Scheetz and Charles Steier officiating. Burial will be in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or to the Good Samaritan Village. Parsons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Bernice Letha Rodrick (1906-2002) INDEPENDENCE - Bernice Letha Rodrick, 95, died Saturday, March 30, 2002. Mrs. Rodrick was born Bernice Letha Bland Aug. 28, 1906, in rural Lucas. She was co-founder of the Rodrick Funeral Home, Independence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orlie E., in 1983. Survivors include a son, Larry of Independence; a daughter, Kay Coen of Litchfield Park, Ariz.; two brothers, Gordon Bland of Luray and Gene Bland of Wilson; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Wednesday at Webb and Rodrick Funeral Home, Independence. Private burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence. Memorials may be made to the Book of Remembrance or the First Presbyterian Church of Independence. Paul Clinton Wikoff (1919-2002) INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - Paul Clinton Wikoff, 82, died Friday,, April 5, 2002, at the Independence Regional Health Center. Mr. Wikoff was born Dec. 28, 1919, in Ellsworth County, Kan., to Tom and Minne Wikoff. He was a World War II Navy veteran who retired after 37 years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Kansas City. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Beth, of the home; two sons, Doug of Lee¹s Summit, Mo. and Karen of Overland Park, Kan.; two sisters, Helen Graves and Florence Schwardtfager, both of Salina, Kan.; two brothers, Lester Wikoff and Grant Wikoff, both of Brookville, Kan.; and four grandchildren. A memorial service is planned April 15 at the Gudgell Park Community of Christ Church, Independence. Speaks Suburban Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Linda L. Brown (1912-2002) KANOPOLIS - Linda L. Brown, 89, died Sunday, March 31, 2002, at the Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Mrs. Brown was born April 12, 1912, to J.M. and Mattie Meeks Calvert. She lived most of her life in Ellsworth County, where she was co-owner of Three Brownies Cafe in Holyrood and an assembly line worker at ElKan. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kanopolis and a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. She married Ezra David Brown Dec. 21, 1930, at Newkirk, Okla. He died in 1969. She also was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth L. Brown in 1990 and three sisters. Survivors include four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Her body was donated to the KU Medical Center. Norman E. Dumler (1930-2002) SUN CITY, Ariz. - Norman E. Dumler, 71, died Friday, March 8, 2002. Mr. Dumler was born June 8, 1930, at Russell. He co-owned and operated an automotive remanufacturing parts business in California until retiring in 1990. Survivors include his wife, Dixie of Sun City; a son, Mark of Seattle, Wash.; a daughter, Kim Virtue of Baker, Ore.; a brother, James of Nixa, Mo.; and two sisters, Marjorie L. Pohlman of Russell and Mary Ann Vopat of Wilson. A memorial service was Saturday at Pohlman¹s Mortuary, Russell, Ka., 67665. Inurnment was in Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Norman Dumler Sports Memorial at Casa Robles High School, Orangevale, Calif. Dell Grill (1911-2002) Dell Grill, 91, died Monday, April 1, 2002. Mr. Grill was born Feb. 9, 1911, in Grillville. He was the retired owner and mechanic for Grill Brothers Body Shop. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith, in 1990. Survivors include nieces and nephews. The funeral was Wednesday parsons Funeral Home. Burial was in Wilson City Cemetery with military rites. Memorials may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, First Presbyterian Church of Ellsworth or the American Legion. Lucille E. Reiter (1914-2002) Lucille E. Reiter, 87, died Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Mrs. Reiter was born July 17, 1914, on a farm northwest of Holyrood to Herman and Elisabeth Runsel Horst. She was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth, where she was a bookkeeper and stenographer for the Gas Service Co. and the Kansas Power Co. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Ellsworth Hospital Auxiliary. She donated several handmade afghans to auxiliary fundraisers. She married Joseph Reiter Dec. 31, 1955, in Ellsworth. He died in 1974. Survivors include cousins and friends. The funeral was Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, Pastor Mark Kayser officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church, Ellsworth County Medical Center or J.H. Robbins Memorial Library. Elma M. Steinle (1907-2002) DORRANCE - Elma M. Steinle, 94, died Sunday, March 31, 2002, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Mrs. Steinle was born Aug. 23, 1907, in Russell County to David and Anna Eichman Walter. She was a lifetime resident of the Dorrance-Wilson area, where she was a homemaker and attended the First Baptist Church of Wilson. She married Solomon Steinle, who died in 1986. Survivors include two sons, Darwin of Dorrance and Dwaine of Great Bend; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The memorial service was Wednesday at the Evangelical Free Church, Ellsworth. Burial in the Dorrance City Cemetery preceded the service. Memorials may be made to the Mennonite Disaster Relief Fund in care of Foster Mortuary, Inc., 610 24th Street, Wilson 67490. Shirley J. Holt (1941-2002) ABILENE ‹ Shirley J. Holt, 61, died Sunday, May 19, 2002. Mrs. Holt was born Shirley J. Herbel on Jan. 28, 1941, in Dorrance. She had worked at Zey's Grocery Store, Abilene, and Dillons Grocery Store, Salina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elton 'Shorty,² in 1995. Survivors include a daughter, Sondra Lindsey of Salina; a son, Justin of Abilene; a sister, Charlett Bruce of Wilson; a brother, Del Herbel of Salina; and three grandchildren. The funeral was May 23 at the First Baptist Church, Abilene. Burial was in the Abilene Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the church in care of Danner Funeral Home, P.O. Box 758, Abilene 67410. Harold Dean Mlynar (1935-2002) LONG BEACH, Calif. ‹ Harold Dean Mlynar, 67, died Friday, May 17, 2002, in Long Beach. Mr. Mlynar was born Feb. 11, 1935, in Ellsworth, Kan. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Mary Ann Pistora Mlynar; a daughter, Cheryl Stoneham; two brothers, Donald and Jack Mlynar; and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by a son, Randy, in 1983. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society or the Bethany Lutheran Church, 4644 Clark Ave., Long Beach, Calif. 90808. Robert J. "Bob" Rous (1915-2002) SALINA ‹ Robert J. 'Bob' Rous, 86, died Monday, May 20, 2002. Mr. Rous was born Oct. 19, 1915, at rural Claflin. He was twice elected sheriff of Saline county, serving from 1952-56 and 1960-64 and also served as Saline County undersheriff. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Salina, organized the Sunflower Junior Rifle Club in Salina in 1958, helped direct the design and planning of the 1962 update construction for the Saline County Jail and was awarded 'Peace Officer of the Year': in 1965. While sheriff of Saline County, he organized the 'Flying Deputies' who made emergency medical flights, transporting blood and medical supplies when necessary. He also was a pilot in the Civil Air Patrol and enjoyed fishing, hunting and flying. He married the former Mildred Alice Bryant on April 23, 1939. She preceded him in death in 1996. He also was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Rous and the former Mary M. Lanzl. Survivors include a special friend, JoJean Johnson of Salina; a son, David of Duluth, Minn.; two sisters, Loretta Handlin of Newton, N.C., and Maryann Taylor of Waldo; and a grandchild. The funeral was Friday at the First Christian Church, Salina. Memorials may be made to the Saline County Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad or Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank. Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401 was in charge of arrangements. John William Wydick (1929-2002) DIGHTON ‹ John William Wydick, 72, died Saturday, May 25, 2002, at his home in Dighton. Mr. Wydick was born June 22, 1929, at Jasper, Mo., to Clark and Vida Buzzard Wydick. He worked as a mechanic and in the circus and in the gold mines of Nevada and as a restaurant owner before moving to Dighton in 1985 and becoming an employee of the Lane County Road Department. He retired in 1997. He enjoyed fishing and traveling and was a member of the United Methodist Church. He married Esther Dechant April 21, 1969, at Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include a son, John Robert Wydick of Nampa, Idaho; two daughters, Mary Sevy of Nampa and Karen Britton of Ellsworth; two step-sons, Darrell Dechant of Hays and Ronald Dechant of Dighton; sisters sisters, Faye Shaw, LaVada Jones, Martha Miller and Vida Lee Anderson, all of Auburn, Wash., Edith Taylor of Carthage, Mo., and Shirley Newport of Wichita; three brothers, Frank Wydick of Columbus, Albert E. Wydick of Federal Way, Wash., and Lonnie Wydick of Cherokee; 14 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, three brothers, a ste-daughter and a step-grandchild. The funeral was Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Dighton United Methodist Church, the Rev. Lennie Maxwell officiating. Burial was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Ness City. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Boomhower Funeral Home, Dighton. Samuel C. Rawdon (1944-2002) FREDONIA ‹ Samuel Craig Rawdon, 57, of Longton, died Friday, May 16, 2002, at his home. Mr. Rawdon, a former resident of Ellsworth County, was born Dec. 9, 1944, in Detroit, Mich. to James and Susie Cantrell Rawdon. He was graduated from high school in Weatherford, Okla., in 1962 and served in the U.S. Marine Corps until 1965. He received a bachelor's degree in education from Southwestern Oklahoma Sate University in 1968. Mr. Rawdon taught in Ulysses and at Wichita Heights High School while earning a master's degree from Wichita State University. He spent the next eight years as an educator and later administrator at Coffeyville Community College and Marymount College in Salina. He also served as principal at high schools in Coldwater and Scott City and as superintendent of the Lorraine-based USD 328, which also includes the communities of Wilson, Holyrood, Dorrance and Bushton, and the Elk Valley School District in Longton. He received a doctorate in higher education administration from Kansas State University in 1988. He was a member of the Community Christian Church of Longton. He married Linda Burkhalter in Hinton, Okla., on April 12, 1968. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mindy Weixelman of Olathe and Alexa Rawdon of Longton; his mother, Susie Rawdon of Weatherford, Okla.; and a brother, James Rawdon of Kansas City, Kan. Graveside services were Wednesday in Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan, with Pastor Dave Sanchez of the Community Christian Church officiating. A memorial is planned at 1 p.m. Friday in the Elk Valley School gymnasium in Longton. Memorials may be made to the church, the Elk Valley Schools Secret Garden Project or the KSU Foundation-Leadership Scholarship Fund. in care of Timmons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 168, Fredonia, Kan. 66736. Sara E. Morford (1925-2002) LEEDS POINT, N.J. ‹ Sara E. Morford, 76, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002, at Via Christi Medical Center - St. Joseph, Wichita. Mrs. Morford was born Nov. 13, 1925, in Leeds Point to 'Capt.' Fred and Bessie Bowen Higbee. She was an inspector with the Lenox China Company in Pamona, N.J. before her retirement after 20 years. She was a member of the Leeds Point Community Church. She married Ralph M. Morford on Jan. 14, 1944, at Leeds Point. He died Dec. 27, 1997. Survivors include two sons, James R. Morford of Kanopolis, Kan., and Ronald Morford of Newton; a daughter, Cindy A. Calhoun of Wichita; a brother, James Higbee of Smithville, N.J.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Higbee and a sister, Marguerite Chambers. The funeral was Wednesday at the Emmaus United Methodist Church, Smithville, N.J., the Rev. Earnest Alexander officiating. Burial was in the Leeds Point Community Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Youth Horizons or the church cemetery. Joe E. 'Peppy Joe' Vocasek (1913-2002) WILSON ‹ An inurnment service for Joe E. "Peppy Joe" Vocasek, 88, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Wilson City Cemetery with military honors by the Wilson American Legion. Mr. Vocasek died Dec. 13, 2001. He was born June 5, 1913, at Wilson. He was a barber and lifetime supporter of his hometown. Survivors include his caregiver, Jean Kingston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Emily Beran Vocasek and his wife, Dorothy Switzer Vocasek, who died Sept. 5, 1987. Memorials may be made to the Wilson Opera House in care of Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home, P.O. Box 188, Lucas, Ks. 67648. Lena T. Briggs (1905-2002) LINCOLN ‹ Lena T. Briggs, 97, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002. Mrs. Briggs was born Lena Castle on April 17, 1905, in Ash Grove. She was a retired homemaker. She was preceded in death by husbands John Modrow and John Briggs; a son, Roy Q. Modrow; a daughter, Lola M. Modrow Gleeson; and two grandchildren.. Survivors include three sons, Lee Modrow of Lincoln, Marvin Dale Modrow of Kanopolis and Lawrence B. Modrow of Farmington, N.M.; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was Friday at Hall Funeral Home, 111 E. Elm, Lincoln. Burial was in the Lincoln City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lincoln Senior Center. Earl Z. Cook (1932-2002) KANOPOLIS ‹ Earl Z. Cook, 70, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, at Salina Regional Health Center. Mr. Cook was born March 28, 1932, in Cleveland County, N.C. to Clarence and Minnie Costner Cook. He lived most of his life in Kanopolis. As a young man, he was stationed in Salina with the U.S. Air Force and later worked for the St. Francis Boys Home. He was a member of Ellsworth VFW Post 6485. He married Mary C. Torrez Aug. 8, 1950, in Kanopolis. She died in 2001. He also was preceded in death by an infant son in 1957. Survivors include a son, Robert M. Cook of Chatham, La.; two brothers, Carmie Cook of Hickory, N.C., and Elbert Cook of Falston, N.C.; and a grandson. The graveside service was Tuesday at Kanopolis Cemetery with VFW military rites. Memorials may be made to the Ellsworth VFW post. Zelma Davis Langton (1936-2002) KANOPOLIS ‹ Zelma Davis Langton, 65, died Sunday, May 12, 2002, at Hutchinson Hospital. Mrs. Langton was born Oct. 3, 1936, at Paden, Okla., to George and Julia Orsburn Davis. In 1992, she moved from Lockhart, Texas, to Kanopolis, where she was a homemaker, owner of Langton Antiques, and author of the weekly Kanopolis Klips in the Ellsworth County Independent/Reporter. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Kanopolis. She married Robert O. Langton Oct. 13, 1952, in Cushing, Okla. He died in 1995. Survivors include two daughters, Elaine Langton of League City, Texas, and Ellen Maiorka of Lockhart; two sons, Robert R. of League City, and Charles of Austin; two brothers, Cleo Davis of Prague, Okla., and Cecil Davis of Paden, Okla.; two sisters, Marie Wilkens of Yukon, Okla., and Clarice Stone of Shawnee, Okla.; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The funeral was Wednesday (May 15) at 10 a.m. at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, the Rev. Gene Langhofer officiating. Burial was in Kanopolis Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Margaret Little (1913-2002) KANOPOLIS ‹ Margaret Little, 88, died Monday, May 13, 2002, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Mrs. Little was born Sept. 19, 1913, in Ellsworth County to Dale and Emma Shoemaker Green. She was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County, where she was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She married Harold J. Little March 20, 1935, in Salina. He died in 1977. She also was preceded in death by grandsons Scott and Jeff Essick and a sister, Faye Schafer. Survivors include two daughters, Janice Essick of Kanopolis and Marjorie Payne of Bossier City, La.; a sister, Velma Westerman of Ellsworth; three grandchildren, Sherry Eddy of Plattsburg, Mo., Ed Payne of Spring, Texas and Jerry Payne of Mansfield, Texas; five great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. The funeral is 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Parsons Funeral Home, the Rev. Gene Langhofer officiating. Burial will be in Buckeye Cemetery, rural Kanopolis. Visitation was from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to service time today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the church or the Ellsworth County Historical Society. Alfred W. Ramsey Sr. (1912-2002) CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas ‹ Alfred William Ramsey Sr., 89, died Thursday, May 9, 2002. Mr. Ramsey was born Nov. 4, 1912, in Ellsworth, Kan. Survivors include his wife, Janette Eunice Boerum Ramsey; a son, Alfred William Ramsey Jr. of Canyon Lake; a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Schneider of Bartlett, Tenn.; four sisters, Betty Losick, Donna Van Bunnen and Anita Otter, all of Salina, Kan., and Patsy Carnahan of Wichita, Kan.; a brother, Joseph of Salina; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at Seaside Chapel, 4357 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas, 78412. Burial was in Seaside Memorial Park. Esther Faye Schroeder (1906-2002) DALLAS, TEXAS ‹ Esther Faye Schroeder, 96, died Sunday, May 12, 2002, in Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Schroeder was born Nov. 25, 1906, in Claflin, Kan. She and her husband, the late Arthur Schroeder, moved to Holyrood, Kan. after their marriage. She was a homemaker and lived in Holyrood until 1996. She was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ and the women's guild. She contributed her tatting treasures to the St. Paul bazaar each year and had just finished an altar cloth before her death. Survivors include a daughter, Joan Walker, and her husband, Stuart of Carrollton, Texas; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Paul United Methodist Church in Holyrood. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to the church. Martha Ann Van Gundy (1926-2002) SALINA ‹ Martha Ann Van Gundy, 75, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002. Mrs. Van Gundy was born Martha Ann Gibson Sept. 3, 1926, at Great Bend. She was a homemaker who lived in Ellsworth from 1966-90. She was graduated from the University of Kansas in 1948 and was a member of AAUW, hospital auxiliary, AACBL and Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. She was preceded in death by a son, Steven, in 1950; a brother, Carl Gibson; and her parents, Arthur S. and Ellen Gibson. Survivors include her husband, Richard G. of the home; two daughters, Sue Kruger and husband, Glenn, of Austin, Texas, and Diane Van Gundy of Mansfield, Texas; and two grandchildren. The funeral was Friday at the Sunrise Presbyterian Church, Salina. Burial was in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Anna Marie Bender (1917-2002) SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. ‹ Anna Marie Bender, 84, died Wednesday, May 2, 2002, at the Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital. Mrs. Bender was born Nov. 17, 1917, at Holyrood, Kan. to Charles and Louise Henke Kootz. She was a former resident of Ellsworth, Kan. and Chanute, Kan. She had lived in Sunrise Beach since 1970, where she was a retired vice president of Lakeland State Bank, past president of the American Legion Auxiliary and member of the Business and Professional Women and the Kent Memorial Lutheran Church. She married Gordon H. Bender Sept. 14, 1941, at Holyrood. He died in 1994. Survivors include a son, Roger Bender of Wichita; a daughter, Barbara McPherson of Shawnee, Kan.; and two grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, Pastor Harold Bender Jr. officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Cemetery. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, was in charge of arrangements. Inez V. Crandall (1911-2002) TOPEKA ‹ Inez V. Crandall, 90, died Friday, May 3, 2002, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Crandall, a former Ellsworth resident, was born July 31, 1911, in Burdick to Carl William and Hulda Erickson Smith. She took piano lessons from Professor Oscar Lungren at Bethany College, Lindsborg, and also gave piano lessons. Mrs. Crandall also received a cosmetologist's license before going to Wichita and working for Buck Aircraft Co. during World War II. In 1947, she married Lester Crandall, who taught vocational agriculture for 30 years. He survives. She gave private piano lessons and taught in four rural schools. Between 1964 and 1972, she worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. In 1978, the Crandalls moved to Atwood and later to Paola and then Topeka. She was preceded in death by a sister, Vera Smith; and three brothers, Dale, Ivan and Glen Smith. Other survivors include two sons, Philip G. Crandall of Fayetteville, Ark. and Randy L. Crandall of Topeka; a daughter, Pamela S. Willcott of Linwood; and 13 grandchildren. The funeral was Tuesday at Community Church, Topeka. Burial was in Hebron Lutheran Cemetery, Burdick. Memorials may be made to Gideons International or the Community Missionary Fund. Newcomer Family Funeral Home, 4020 SW 6th Ave., Topeka 66606 was in charge of arrangements. Thomas L. Dinges 1931-2002 NESS CITY ‹ Thomas L. Dinges, 70, died Monday, April 29, 2002, at the Ness County Hospital, Ness City. Mr. Dinges was born May 18, 1931, at Ness City to Christian and Appolonia Meis Dinges. He was a lifetime resident of Ness City, where he was a farmer and a member of the Sacred Heart Church and the American Legion. He also was a veteran of the Korean War. He married Juanita Kessler Aug. 28, 1956, at Martienthal. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Darren Dinges of Ness City; three daughters, Sherry Waler of Ness City, Verllinda Kraft of Kaw City, Okla. and Brenda Boese of Brownell; a brother, Joe Dinges of Ness City; a sister, Rita Kisslinger of Concordia; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer and Demas; and a sister, Clee Boyer. The funeral was May 2 at Sacred Heart Church, Father Gregory LeBlanc officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the cemetery or to Ness County EMTs in care of the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City. Helen M. Dinkel (1910-2002) PHILLIPSBURG ‹ Helen M. Dinkel, 91, died Friday, May 3, 2002. Mrs. Dinkel was born Helen M. Bauck on July 28, 1910, in rural Wichita County. She was a retired cook and baker in a restaurant. She was preceded in death by a son, Walter, three grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Survivors include two sons, Frank of Holyrood and John of Huntsville, Ala.; two daughters, Barbara Stoecklein of Phillipsburg and Mary Ann Emery of Stockton; four brothers, Joseph Bauck, George Bauck and Clement Bauck, all of Garden City; two sisters, Margaret Wiesner of Leoti and Lucille Page of Albany, Wis.; 20 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at the St. Anthony Catholic Church, Leoti.. Burial was in St. Theresa Cemetery, rural Wichita County. Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, was in charge of arrangements. Carrie Lee Pekarek (1930-2002) GREAT BEND ‹ Carrie Lee Pekarek, 72, died Sunday, April 28, 2002, at the Central Kansas Medical Center-St. Rose Campus, Great Bend. Mrs. Pekarek was born Jan. 22, 1930, at Gorham to Alois and Cecelia Lederhos Mermis. She was a retired secretary for Brougher Oil, Inc. and the Lorraine School District. In 1974, she moved from Holyrood to Great Bend. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary 200 at Holyrood and the VFW Auxiliary of Russell and attended the Catholic Church. She married Kenneth H. 'Bud' Pekarek June 16, 1947, at Gorham. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Kent L. of Shawnee and Kevin G. of Ellinwood; a brother, Emanul Mermis of Crane Hill, Ala.; four sisters, Lucille Strecker of Denver, Colo., Norma Kite and Alice Walker of Great Bend and Betty Ingram of Manhattan; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Alois 'Shirty' Mermis and Cletus 'Pete' Mermis and a sister, Isabel Cornell. The funeral was May 1 at the Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, the Rev. Dick Ogle officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Great Bend. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Bryant Funeral Home of Great Bend was in charge of arrangements. Louise 'Irish' Soukup (1923-2002) HUTCHINSON ‹ Louise "Irish" Soukup, 78, died Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at Dillon Living Center, Hutchinson. She was born July 2, 1923, at Larned to James and Minerva Barnett Shea. She was a graduate of Marymount Academy and Marymount College, Salina. She was a retired teacher, having served at schools in Wilson, Victoria, Hays and Hutchinson. She was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Hutchinson. She married Joseph D. Soukup at Wilson June 6, 1947. He died in 1984. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Shea and Albert 'Irish' Bruggeman. Survivors include two sisters, Marcella Spreier of Larned and Imogene Klenke of Hutchinson; and several nephews and nieces. The funeral mass was April 5 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, with Father Brian Bebak officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. M. Louise Applegate (1925-2002) KEARNEY, Neb. - M. Louise Applegate, 76, died Saturday, June 22, 2002, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, Neb. Mrs. Applegate was born Sept. 1, 1925, in Decatur County to Henry and Hattie Cox Davis. She grew up in Decatur and Norton counties and received a teacher's certificate from Fort Hays State College in 1943. She was a member of the Norton Christian Church, Devizes Home Study Club, Cozy Club and EHU. She enjoyed sewing, flower gardening, reading and crossword puzzles. She was married June 12, 1947, to Merle E. Applegate. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Rodney of Junction City; two daughters and their husbands, Marcella and Thomas Hoff of Olathe and Debra and Charles Kootz of Geneseo; a brother, Richard Davis of Attica; six sisters, Lorraine Wolfe of Almena, Betty Kernohan of Zenda, Corrine Caples of Wellington, Delores McDaniel of Attica, Lola Dupuy of Wichita and Pauline Hacker of Harper; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a grandchild. The funeral was Tuesday at Enfield Funeral Home, Norton, Pastor Terrill Worthington officiating. Burial was in Norton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Richard 'Dick' Hoffman (1936-2002) SALINA - Richard "Dick" Hoffman, 65, died Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at Salina Regional Medical Center - Santa Fe Campus, Salina. Mr. Hoffman was born July 19, 1936 in Kanopolis to Walter and Margaret Hudson Hoffman. He was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County. He was a retired farmer and math teacher, teaching at Ellsworth High School, Washburn University, Sterling College, Fort Hays State University and Tonkawa, Okla. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth, where he also served as an elder. On May 31, 1958 he married Lesta Worcester in Hill City. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Gregg Hoffman of Ellsworth; a daughter, Susan Robson of Marion; two sisters, Joyce Harrell of Ellsworth and Peggy Berry of Salina; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, William D. Hoffman. The funeral will be Friday at the First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth, Pastor Mark Kayser officiating. Burial will be in the Ellsworth Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. The casket will remain closed at the church. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth, and the U.S.D. 327 Athletic Fund. Eunice Steinle Barton (1923-2002) RUSSELL - Eunice Steinle Barton, 78, died Sunday, July 21, 2002. Mrs. Barton was born Eunice Steinle Dec. 27, 1923, at Bunker Hill. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don, in 2000. Survivors include a daughter, Margie Deem of Meade; a son, Alan Don of Russell; two sisters, Helen Wilhelm of Dorrance and Violet Stone of Great Bend; a brother, Albert of Russell; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral was Thursday at the St. John Lutheran Church, Memorials may be made to the church in care of the Russell Funeral Home, 610 N. Elm, Russell 67665. Virginia Boyer (1931-2002) SALINA - Virginia M. Boyer, 71, died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at Salina. Mrs. Boyer was born Virginia Marie Sneath on Jan. 26, 1931 in Ellsworth County. She taught piano and guitar lessons and also operated a cake baking business for many years. She was a homemaker and the author of a novel, "My Dear Beau." Memberships included the Kanopolis United Methodist Church and AARP. She married William Kenneth Boyer on March 14, 1952. He died in 1998. Survivors include a son, Kenneth L. of Tucson, Ariz.; a brother, Clarence Sneath of Kanopolis; two sisters, Pauline Patterson of Salina and Libby Mason of Red Feather Lake, S.D. A chapel conclusion service was Saturday at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. The private burial was in Buckeye Cemetery, southeast of Kanopolis. Memorials may be made to the church or to the March of Dimes or American Cancer Society. Melvin Ray Folk (1924-2002) BUSHTON - Melvin Ray Folk, 78, died Friday, July 26, 2002, at his home in Bushton. Mr. Folk was born Jan. 1, 1924, at Lorraine to Harry Russell Folk and the former Carrie Augustina Drogemeier. He lived most of his life in the Bushton area, where he was a driver¹s license examiner for the state of Kansas for Medicine Lodge, Kinsley, St. John, Great Bend and Ellsworth. He was a member of the Ellsworth Masonic Lodge 146, Holyrood American Legion Post 200, Hoisington VFW and the Lorraine Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He married Mary Perkins Dec. 29, 1951 at Wellington. She survives. Other survivors are two sons, Jerry of Bushton and Bob of Great Bend; a daughter, Marsha of Lyons; two brothers, Bob and Max, both of Holyrood; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Bradley, in 1984; two brothers; and a sister. The funeral was Tuesday at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, the Revs. David Trott and Janet Myers officiating. Burial was in Lorraine Baptist Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the BCDI Building, Bushton. Tommy Elton Hopkins (1941-2002) GREAT BEND - Tommy Elton Hopkins, 60, died at his home in Great Bend. Mr. Hopkins was born Dec. 1, 1941, at Garden City to Floyd Earl and Inez Craton Green Hopkins. He moved from Garden City to Great Bend 28 years ago, and worked for Russ' Roofing for 20 years. He married Beverly M. Winters Dec. 14, 1988 in Topeka. She died Feb. 16, 1998. He also was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert Earl Hopkins; and a sister, Jean Geary. Survivors include three sons, Leslie W. and Tommy Ray, both of Great Bend, and Darren Lynn of Hutchinson; a daughter, Pamela Marie Hopkins of Hutchinson; a stepson, Harold S. Winters of Great Bend; three brothers, Floyd of Ellinwood, William J. of Walnut Grove, Mo., and Loren of Ellsworth; a sister, Shirley Steimetz of Garden City; and seven grandchildren. The body was cremated. Memorials may be made to the Tommy Hopkins Memorial Fund. Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, was in charge of arrangements. Laverna Klema (1916-2002) RICHLAND, Wash. - Laverna Wilhelmina Rosa Klema, 85, died Saturday, July 13, 2002, at Richland Life Care. Mrs. Klema was born Oct. 25, 1916, in Ellsworth County, Kan., to Otto and Amalia Wessemiller Katzenmeier. She worked as a telephone operator after high school. She married Rudolph Klema July 17, 1938. They owned and operated four grocery stores in Kansas and Nebraska until 1959 before moving to Utah and later Washington. She was preceded in death by her husband and two brothers, Alvin Sr. and Gilbert Katzenmeier. Survivors include a daughter, Ona; three grandsons; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral was July 18 at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Richland. Burial was in the Blue Mountain Cemetery, Walla Walla, Wash. Beryl Smith (1914-2002) LOGAN - Beryl Smith, 87, Logan, died Tuesday, July 16, 2002. Mrs. Smith was born Beryl Snyder on Dec. 4, 1914, at Gaylord. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie; and an infant daughter. Survivors include six sons, Leroy of Speed, Carl and Stanley, both of Logan, Johnny of Phillipsburg, Bob of Norton and Rex of Longview, Wash.; three daughters, Lucille of Randle, Wash., Kaye Ferrer of Mesa, Ariz., and Johnita Chestnut of Speed; a brother, Grover Snyder of Ellsworth; 27 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was July 20 at the Logan Christian Church. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan. Memorials may be made to Logan Manor or the church. The Logan Funeral Home, First and Church, Logan 67646 was in charge of arrangements. Lila Jean Stroede (1931-2002) Lila Jean Stroede, 71, died Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at the Good Samaritan Retirement Village, Villa Grace. Mrs. Stroede was born Jan. 7, 1931, in Ellsworth County to Herbert Voeltz and the former Clara Henke. She was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County and a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Rodney of Salina; three daughters, Nancy Nowlin of St. Joseph, Mo., Joleen Stroede of Raytown, Mo., and Sandra Sawyer of Bushton; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry. The funeral was Friday at Kanopolis Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Tiodore J. 'Ted' Diaz (1930-2002) KANOPOLIS - Tiodore J. 'Ted' Diaz, 72, died Monday, July 22, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Mr. Diaz was born April 1, 1930, at Kanopolis to Ysidro Diaz and the former Jovita Mesa. He was a lifelong resident of Kanopolis, where he retired after 14 years as a construction worker for J.H. Shears & Son. He was a member of the St. Ignatius Catholic Church and a life member of the Russell VFW and the American Legion at Kanopolis. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include a daughter, Darla Jo Morehead of Charlotte, N.C.; a sister, Georgia Wilkinson of Kanopolis; a brother, Eugene Diaz of Kanopolis; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Manuel ³Lightning² Diaz, in 2002. The vigil will be at 7 p.m. today (Thursday) at Parsons Funeral Home. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday the St. Ignatius Church, Father Daniel Scheetz officiating. Burial will be in Kanopolis Cemetery with military rites. Memorials may be made to the church or the Kanopolis American Legion. Albert A. Hlaus (1919-2002) WILSON ‹ Albert A. Hlaus, 83, died Thursday, July 11, 2002. Mr. Hlaus was born Jan. 21, 1919, at Wilson. He was a farmer-stockman. His wife, Mary, died in 1994. He also was preceded in death by three sisters, Anna Staudinger, Mary Hlaus and Agnes Hlaus, and five brothers, Joseph, James, Frank, Charles and Emil. Survivors include a step-son, Richard Rezac of Kennewich, Wash., and a step-daughter, Sharon Soukup of Garden City. The funeral was Monday at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Burial was in the church cemetery with military honors by members of the John McManus American Legion Post 262. Memorials may be made to the church. Foster Mortuary, 610 24th Street, Box 533, Wilson 67490, was in charge of arrangements. Melchior Lang (1921-2002) HAYS ‹ Melchior Lang, 80, died Thursday, July 11, 2002. Mr. Lang was born Aug. 9, 1921, at Quinter. He worked in track maintenance for Union Pacific Railroad for 36 years, retiring in 1981. Survivors include his wife, Mary H. of the home; two sons, Tommy Lee of Atlanta and David James of Ellsworth; a brother, Winifred of Quinter; two sisters, Frances Kalher of Quinter and Nellie Goetz of Salina; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at the St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, Hays. Burial was in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, with military rites by the Hays Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. Memorials may be made to the church or for masses. Cline¹s Mortuary, 1919 E. 22nd, Hays 67601 was in charge of arrangements. Ralph E. Linke (1942-2002) CHASE ‹ Ralph E. Linke, 60, died Thursday, July 11, 2002, at Hutchinson Hospital. Mr. Linke was born Jan. 11, 1942, in Ellsworth to Austin M. and Georgia R. Michells Linke. He was a lifetime Chase resident, where he was a pumper/trucker. He was a member of the Chase Presbyterian Church. He married Mary L. Loutzenhiser Nov. 25, 1963, in Chase. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Thomas L. and Joseph R., both of Chase, and Matthew L. of Hutchinson; a brother, Jerry of Geneseo; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister. The service was Monday in Chase Springdale Cemetery, Johnnie Hardie officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons. Mable Alma Lyne (1922-2002) KIMBERLY, Idaho ‹ Mable Alma Lyne, 79, died Saturday, June 15, 2002, at the Twin Falls Care Center. Mrs. Lyne was born Aug. 20, 1922, in Lincoln County, Kan. to Edward and Amanda Choitz Schultz. She attended schools in Kansas. She moved to Idaho in 1957 and worked in several bean warehouses, potato processing plants and a cold storage facility. She and her husband, George Lyne, owned George¹s Chevron Service Station in Kimberly from 1968-75. She also worked as a cook and as a babysitter, earning the nickname ³Grandma Mable² from the more than 200 children she cared for between 1982 and 1996. She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Kimberly. She was preceded in death by her husband and two brothers, Gilbert and Elmer. Survivors include two sons, Leroy and Elden, both of Kimberly; a daughter, Paula Weeks of Kimberly; a brother, William ³Bill² Schultz of Kansas; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. The funeral was June 19 at Reynolds Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Bill Flanery officiating. Burial was in Twin Falls Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Tillie Marie Peters (1915-2002) LAWRENCE ‹ Tillie Marie Peters, 87, died Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at her home in Lawrence. Mrs. Peters was born July 9, 1915, at Kanopolis to Thomas and Mary Ann Fait Zahradnik. She was reared in Kanopolis and in 1935 moved to Lawrence, where she was a practical nurse at the Crum Nursing Home and at Lawrence Memorial Hospital until she retired in 1980. She also was a homemaker whose hobbies included gardening and canning. She married William Oliver Peters Oct. 19, 1935, in Ellsworth. He died in February of 1973. Survivors include two sons, William ³Sonny² and Thomas, both of Lawrence; a daughter, Janice Rogers of West Memphis, Ark.; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two great-grandsons. The graveside service was Friday in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence. Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, Lawrence, was in charge of arrangements. Lester R. Richards Jr. (1937-2002) LYONS ‹ Lester R. Richards Jr., 64, died Friday, July 12, 2002, at his home in Lyons. Mr. Richards was born Dec. 8, 1937, at Salina to Lester and Geneva S. Erickson Richards. He was graduated from Lindsborg High School in 1956. A longtime resident of Lyons, he was a retired electrician and owner of Richards Electric. He was a member of the Lyons Fire Department, Masonic Lodge and Electrical Board, all at Lyons, and Isis Shrine, Salina. In 1959, he married Virginia Gale White at Lindsborg. She died Sept. 7, 1989. On Sept. 18, 1995, he married Lola Bailey at Ness City. She survives. Other survivors include, eight sons, Lester D. of Ellsworth, Raymond W. of Lyons, Michael S. of Sasebo, Japan, Steven L., Leslie J., Jeffrey C., Brian T., all of Hutchinson, and Erick A., Sterling; a brother, Herman C., McPherson; a sister, Jean L. Rowland of Oswego; and 15 grandchildren. The memorial service was Wednesday at Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons, the Rev. Robert Friesen officiating. Inurnment was in Lyons Municipal Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Lyons Fire Department in care of the funeral home. Lillian Audine Richards (1928-2002) OMAHA, Neb. ‹ Lillian Audine Richards, 74, died Friday, July 5, 2002, at the Lutheran Home in Omaha, Neb. Mrs. Richards was born July 2, 1928, at WaKeeney to Lawrence and Jenny Elba Ross Berry. She was a homemaker. She married Dale F. Richards April 8, 1951, in Parsons. He died Feb. 15, 1986. She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Rose Marie. Survivors include four sons, Jimmy of Longmont, Colo., Tommy of Wilson, Larry of Glenwood, Iowa, and Pete of Hutchinson; a brother, Larry Berry of Natoma; three sisters, Donna Dugan of Independence, Carol Zerr of Herington and Sharon Patterson of Quinter; and seven grandchildren. Graveside services were July 10 in the Hoxie Cemetery, the Rev. Russell Fincham officiating. Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, was in charge of arrangements. Verna Lois Voos (1915-2002) HUTCHINSON ‹ Verna Lois Voos, 86, formerly of Russell, died Wednesday, July 10, 2002. Mrs. Voos was born Verna Lois Hubbs on Sept. 21, 1915, at Dorrance. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond A., in 1985. Survivors include a sister, Frances Bunker of Lyons. The service was Saturday in the St. Mary¹s Catholic Cemetery, Russell. Memorials may be made to the St. Mary¹s Catholic Church, Russell, in care of Pohlman¹s Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665. Harold Paul Burmaster (1917-2002) SALINA ‹ Harold Paul Burmaster, 85, died Tuesday, July 2, 2002. Mr. Burmaster was born April 26, 1917, at Ellsworth. He was a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years, retiring in 1975. He was an Army veteran, receiving the World War II Victory Medal, Bronze Service Star, American Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Verna L., in 1974; his second wife, Evelyn M., in 1987; and a son, Gary L., in 1992. Survivors include his companion, Ardis L. DeWester of Salina; a son, Dennis of Salina; a daughter, Jeanette Puthoff of Arvada, Colo.; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Friday at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina 67401. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Salina American Legion Post 62 or Trinity Lutheran Church Organ Fund. Ernest F. Hammond (1930-2002) TOPEKA ‹ Ernest F. Hammond, 72, died Tuesday, July 2, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Mr. Hammond was born Feb. 1, 1930, in Howard, N.Y., to Floyd and Ruth French Hammond. He was reared in Avoca, N.Y. and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954-58. He was stationed at Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka with the 55th Air Refueling Squadron, part of the Strategic Air Command. After the service, he worked for Dr. Pepper and Pepsi-Cola Bottling Companies in Topeka. In 1975, he became a custodian at Topeka High School and worked there until his retirement in 1992. He joined the First Baptist Church in 1955. He married Blanche Bezemek on Nov. 18, 1960, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Kevin and Ken, both of Topeka; a daughter, Karen Hammond of Topeka; three brothers, James and Victor, both of New York, and Paul of St. Louis, Mo.; three sisters, Faith Hagenloh of Albuquerque, N.M., Alice Bliss of Avoca, N.Y., and Ellen Jopson of Lavonia, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at Davidson Funeral Home, 1035 N. Kansas, Topeka, Ks. 66608. Burial was in Topeka Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Midland Hospice House, the American Red Cross or the First Baptist Church. Mary Lois Pedigo (1913-2002) GENESEO ‹ Mary Lois Pedigo, 88, died Monday, July 8, 2002. Mrs. Pedigo was born Nov. 27, 1913, in Washita County, Okla., to Samuel Tarus and Emma Grebe Kenedy. Since 1937 she lived in Geneseo, where she was a homemaker and a member of the United Methodist Women, the United Methodist Church, and the 55 Plus Club. She married William Donald ³Bill² Pedigo Nov. 24, 1937, in Lawton, Okla. He died Sept. 2, 1989. She was also preceded in death by a son, William Bruce Pedigo, and three brothers: Alfred Kenedy, Harold Kenedy and Elbert Kenedy; and a baby sister. Survivors include a son, Gaylcn Elbert Pedigo of Geneseo, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Geneseo, the Rev. Gene Langhofer officiating. Burial will be in the Geneseo Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. today (Thursday) at Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons. Memorials may be made to the church in care of the funeral home. Joseph L. Riley (1917-2002) ST. GEORGE ‹ Joseph L. Riley, 84, died Sunday, June 30, 2002, at his home in St. George. Mr. Riley was born Nov. 24, 1917, in Opolis to Camille and Stella Kitchen LeRoy. He later took the name of his step-father, Charles Riley Sr. He served in the U.S. Army at a time when horses were the main method of transportation for supplies and materials. He was a veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He also served in the U.S. Air Force, where he remained until his retirement. As a civil service worker, he was assigned to Thailand as a master aircraft mechanic on F-105 fighter-bombers. He married Helen Bell at the Fort Riley Main Post Chapel on Dec. 28, 1939. They were later divorced and she preceded him in death on Feb. 26, 1993. He later married Saiyute Srikongrags on Dec. 15 1965, at Thailand. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Bobbie Griggs, and her husband, Alan, of West Suffield, Conn., and Patty Steen, and her husband, Phil, of Manhattan; two step-sons, Suriyan Poonpiset, and his wife, Reba, of Littleton, Colo., and Paya Poonpiset of Atlanta, Ga.; a step-daughter, Wasana Tanvisut of Dunedin, Fla.; two grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Miller, and a half-brother, Charles Riley Jr. The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan. Full military honors will be conducted following the service. Memorials may be made to the Russell T. Reitz Humane Society, the Disabled American Veterans or the Girls and Boys Town. Charles B. Sanmann (1918-2002) Charles B. Sanmann, 83, died Friday, June 28, 2002, at the Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Mr. Sanmann was born Nov. 22, 1918, in Geronimo, Okla. to Rudolph and Caroline Nienke Sanmann. He was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County. Survivors include two brothers, Edward of Los Lunas, N.M, and Lloyd of Albuquerque; and two sisters, Viola Riggle of Albuquerque and Rosaline Montgomery of Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by a twin brother, Henry; brothers Jess and Kenneth Adams; and a sister, Alice Miller. The graveside service was June 28 at the Kanopolis Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Parsons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Albert W. Borell (1912-2002) WILSON ‹ Albert W. Borell, 89, died Friday, June 28, 2002. He was born Nov. 4, 1912, at Wilson. He was a farmer and oil operator. Survivors include numerous nephews and nieces. The funeral was Monday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wilson. Burial was in Wilson City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Foster Mortuary, 610 24th Street, Wilson, Kan. 67490 was in charge of arrangements. Ruby Morganfield-Craig (1912-2002) JUNCTION CITY ‹ Ruby F. Morganfield-Craig, 90, died Wednesday, June 26, 2002, at Geary Community Hospital, Junction City. Mrs. Morganfield-Craig was born Jan. 11, 1912, in Ellsworth to M.M. and Lula Stull Rathbun. She was graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1929 and attended Fort Hays State Teacher¹s College. She was a school teacher in the Ellsworth County rural District for four years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, president of UPW for two years, elder of the church in 1961, Ladies Reading Club, Chapter AR of PEO, Presbyterial Officer of Presbyterian Church and former trustee and advisory board member of the Geary Community Hospital Healthcare Foundation. She also was formerly in Girl Scouts, Red Cross, Geary County Tuberculosis and Health Association, director of Kansas State Board of Tuberculosis Health, member of the Doting Grandmother¹s Club and the hospital auxiliary and served the American Cancer Society for 36 years. She was married to William ³Bud² Lowell Morganfield Dec. 29, 1932, in Geneseo. He died July 17, 1989. She married Ret. Col. Dan Craig Feb. 14, 1993. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Ken Morganfield of Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter, Shirley Morganfield of Estes Park, Colo.; two brothers, Jack Rathbun of Ellsworth and Bob Rathbun of Denver, Colo.; a grandson; a step-granddaughter; three step-great-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Cleo and Glenn Rathbun, both of Ellsworth. The funeral was Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, Junction City, the Rev. Robert Frasier officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery, the Rev. Don Ray officiating. Memorials may be made to the church, 113 W. Fifth Street, Junction City, Kan. or Geary Community Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 3015, Junction City 66441. Johnson Funeral Home, Junction City, was in charge of arrangements. Floyd G. Duryee (1907-2002) WICHITA ‹ Floyd G. Duryee, 95, died Tuesday, June 25, 2002. Mr. Duryee was born June 7, 1907, in Ellsworth County to Simon and Laura Duryee. He was a retired flight instrument designer and developer. Survivors include his wife, Blanche, of the home in Wichita; a son, Floyd D. Duryee of Wichita; three daughters, Janice Stanton of Salina; Dolores Darland of Wichita, and Vivian Schauf of Wichita; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and six brothers and sisters. The funeral was Friday at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Newton, 2505 N. Main, Newton, Ks. 67117, or the Wesleyan Church, 2153 S. Market, Wichita, Ks. 67211. Mary B. Fulford (1928-2002) Mary B. Fulford, 73, died Saturday, June 29, at her residence in Ellsworth. Mrs. Fulford was born Aug. 15, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Leo and Sophia Olsen McAvoy. In 1985, she moved from Phoenix, Ariz., to Ellsworth, where she was a homemaker and worked in her husband¹s photography studio. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ellsworth and past president of the Methodist Women¹s Group. She married Edwin C. Fulford Jr. April 25, 1958, at New Hope, Pa. He survives. Other survivors include three sons, Charles G. of Ellsworth, Chester G. of Norristown, Pa., and Rob K. of Waringtonville, N.Y.; two daughters, Mary Paulo and Deborah Podlena, both of Ellsworth; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Edwin C. III, and a brother, Bernard McAvoy. The funeral was Wednesday (July 3) at 10 a.m. at Parsons Funeral Home, the Rev. Jim Newkirk officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Ellsworth Good Samaritan Retirement Village or the Methodist Church. Alice M. Gerritzen (1922-2002) ODIN ‹ Alice Marie Gerritzen, 79, died Sunday, June 30, 2002, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center ‹ St. Francis Campus, Wichita. Mrs. Gerritzen was born July 26, 1922, in Dorrance to Henry J. and Charlotte E. Lilak Kepka. She was graduated from Dorrance High School and was a homemaker who lived in Great Bend for 43 years before moving to Odin. She was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church and St. Rose Altar Society, both at Great Bend. Her hobbies included reading, playing Bingo and antique hunting with her husband. She married Anthony Gerritzen Sept. 3, 1946, in Wilson. He died Jan. 13, 1988. She also was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Harold Kepka. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Hicks of Phoenix, Ariz. and Jeanette Marie Jackson of Boise, Idaho; a son, Edward A. of Williamsport Pa.; two brothers, Raymond Kepka of Dorrance and Leonard Kepka of Great Bend; two sisters, Adeline Bechard of Grinnell and Betty Mattas of Wilson; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The funeral was Wednesday (July 3) at 10 a.m. at the St. Rose Catholic Church, Father Angel Dy officiating. Burial was in Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Renal Care Group of Great Bend or St. Rose Catholic Church. Fryberger Mortuary, 2115 Washington, Great Bend, 67530. Charles B. Sanmann (1918-2002) Charles B. Sanmann, 83, died Friday, June 28, 2002, at the Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Mr. Sanmann was born Nov. 22, 1918, in Geronimo, Okla. to Rudolph and Caroline Nienke Sanmann. He was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County. Survivors include two brothers, Edward of Los Lunas, N.M, and Lloyd of Albuquerque; two sisters, Viola Riggle of Albuquerque and Rosaline Montgomery of Oklahoma; a nephew, Charles of New Mexico; a great-niece, Samantha Dahl of Tennesse; and a great-nephew, Jim Dahl of Texas. He was preceded in death by a twin brother, Henry; brothers Jess and Kenneth Adams; and a sister, Alice Miller. The graveside service was Tuesday at the Kanopolis Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Donald Wilkens (1927-2002) Donald A. Wilkens, 74, died Sunday, June 30, 2002, at CLC, Salina. Mr. Wilkens was born Nov. 4, 1927, at Little River to August J. and Rosa Janzen Wilkens. In 1988, he moved from Lorraine to Ellsworth. He was a retired farmer and member of the First Baptist Church, Lorraine. He married Margaret Herb Nov. 25, 1951, in Hudson. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Jerry of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Carol Miller of Overland Park and Connie Wilkens of Hutchinson; a brother, Harlan Wilkens of Hutchinson; a sister, Wilma Janssen of Scott City; two grandsons; and a great-granddaughter. The funeral was at 2 p.m. Wednesday (July 3) at the First Baptist Church, Lorraine, the Rev. Jim Morford officiating. Burial was in the Lorraine Baptist Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or to Victory Village of Hutchinson. Parsons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Henry Bartlett Hysel 1925-2000 RICHLAND - Henry "Smokey" Bartlett Hysell, 75, died May 20, 2000, at his home in Richland, Wash. He was born April 12, 1925, in Ellsworth, and had lived in in the TriCities area for 32 years. Before retiring, he worked as an iron worker. He also served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1968. He was a member of the VFW fleet reserve. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maudie Mae "Marie" Hysell. Survivors include two sons, James E. Johnson and daughter-in-law Holly A. Johnson, and Donnie Hysell and daughter-in-law Judy Weber; brother-in-law, Clarence Welker and his wife, Pat; grandchildren, Susan J. Arola of Madison, Wisc., Derek N. Hysell of San Diego, Calif., Tammy J. Baker of Richland, Dena N. Hysell of Los Angeles, Calif., Edward J. Johnson of Richland, Mike Weber of Pasco, Wash., Bill Weber of Pasco, Wash., and Joey Weber of Spokane, Wash.; numerous nephews; great-grandson, Jordan R. Baker, Richland; and several cousins in the Ellsworth County area. Memorials may be made to the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House, 2108 West Entiat Avenue, Richland, WA 99352. William Pinegar 1931-2000 PARADISE William "Ed" Pinegar, 69, died Friday, June 16, 2000, at Feather River Hospital, Paradise, Calif. He was born May 31, 1931, in Ozark, Mo., the son of William and Mary Pinegar. He rode the trails for 40 years as a locomotive engineer for the Santa Fe Railroad. Following his retirement he worked with Fantasy Caravan, which offered tours of Mexico and Alaska. He was a resident of Magalia, Calif., for the past six years. He was a member of Senior Gleeners. He married Carolyn Jo Lindsay, formerly of Bushton, in 1986, in Fresno, Calif. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Elaine Cooper, Fresno, Calif.; three sons, Bruce Pinegar of Fresno, Allen Pinegar of Albuquerque, N.M., and Tony Pinegar of Grand Junction, Colo.; and a sister, Pearl Beshears, Palermo, Calif. Services were June 21, 2000, at the Church of Christ, where he was a member. Madelyn J. McCall 1929-2000 MESA - Madelyn J. McCall, 70, died Thursday, June 29, 2000, in Mesa, Ariz. She was born July 26, 1929, in Lyons, the daughter of Wilbur and Eva Kennedy. She has been a local resident of Mesa for the past six years after being a seasonal visitor for several years, formerly of this area. She was active in music, having been a part of the musical group "The Banjo Sweethearts." She is survived by her devoted husband, Floyd McCall; and two daughters, Connie Craft of Maize, Kan., and Cheryl Archer of Amarillo, Texas. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at Mesa Heritage Mortuary, Mesa. Cremation is planned with services to be held at a later date at the Kanopolis Methodist Church, Kanopolis. Adolph Mares 1922-2000 GUYMON - Adolph Mares, 77, of Guymon, Okla, died Sunday, June 25, 2000, at the Memorial Hospital of Texas County. He was born Nov. 27, 1922, in Wilson, the son of Vaclav "James" and Anna Libal Mares. Adolph attended school in Luray and graduated with the Class of 1940. He attended college in Hays. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He belonged to the Methodist church and was a member of the American Legion. He was a custom harvester and he began cutting wheat in the Guymon area in 1957. He moved to Guymon from Russell in 1960. He harvested in Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana and Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents. On May 24, 1969, he married Annie Mae Cotton, in Guymon. Survivors include his wife, Annie Mares, of the home; a sister, Adeline Stafford, Lakewood, Colo.; three brothers, James Mares of Fairdealing, Mo., Fred Mares of Boise, Idaho, and Eddie Mares of Olathe; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral was Thursday, June 29, 2000, at the Bunch [cut off ..]. Nancy J.Sporing 1916-2000 GOODLAND - Nancy J. Sporing, 83, died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, at Goodland Regional Medical Center, Goodland, Kan. She was born Nancy J. Thompson on October 3, 1916, in Racine, Wisc. A resident of Goodland since 1954, she worked for Model Steam Laundry for 24 years, retiring in 1978. She was a member of Goodland Veterans of Foreign Wars and Goodland Moose Lodge. Survivors include four daughters, Donna Berquist of Arapahoe, Colo., Letha Kibel of Canon City, Colo., Mary Ann Rupp of Bushton, and Nancy Brown of Goodland; two sons, Lloyd W. Sporing of Superior, Neb., and Ronald Sporing of Haxton, Colo.; a sister, Pat McCay, Pierce, Colo.; 25 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral was Saturday, July 29, 2000, at Bateman Funeral Home, Goodland. Reverend Scott Grimshaw officiated. Burial was in Brewster Cemetery. Memorials may be made to charity of donor's choice, in care of the funeral home. Gaylord R. Parker 1907-2000 WALLACE - Gaylord R. Parker, 92, of Wallace, N.Y., died Sunday, July 16, 2000, at Noyes Memorial Hospital, Dansville, N.Y. He was born October 28, 1907, in Whitesville, N.Y., the son of Norman and Lavancha Hill Parker. On May 1, 1943, he married Sarah A. Nilson in St. Louis, Mo. She died in 1997. He and his wife owned and operated the Parker Resthome in Wallace. He was a veteran of World War II and a life member of the Wallace Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include two daughters, Gail Soucy of Union Hill, N.Y., and Etta Hoad of Bath, N.Y.; two sons, Norman Parker of Holyrood, and Steven Parker of Wallace, N.Y.; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral was July 20, 2000, at the H.P. Smith & Son Funeral Home, Canisteo, N.Y. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canisteo. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to the Wallace Volunteer Fire Department. Meredith F. Beatty 1912-2000 SEATTLE - Meredith F. Beatty, 87, died Saturday, July 29, 2000, at her home in Seattle, Wash. She was born Nov. 4, 1912, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of W.W. and Ada Faxon Filken. She graduated from the University of Kansas in 1934 and was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She and her husband, Philip L. Beatty, originally from Ellsworth, were married for 61 years, when he died in 1997. They lived in Salina, Hutchinson and Wichita, before moving to Seattle in 1964. Survivors include her three sons, Mike Beatty of Salina, Brian Beatty of Spokane, Wash., and Tom of Seattle, Wash.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her brother, W. Warren Filkin; and her sister, Mary Eleanor Spencer. Family and friends were the focus of her life. She will be remembered for her infectious laugh, positive attitude and gentle and beautiful spirit. She was an active member of the KU Alumni Association, DAR, the Glass Club, and the Altar Guild of her church. Services were Thursday, August 3, 2000, at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church, Burien, Wash.; and at the Holy Apostles Episcopal Church in Ellsworth on Saturday, August 5. Burial was in the Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Elizabeth's Church or Holy Apostles Church of Ellsworth. Bonney Watson Parker Chapel, Seattle, and Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, were in charge of arrangements. Alvin M. Burch 1921-2000 SALINA - Alvin M. Burch, 79, died Monday, July 31, 2000, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kan. He was born March 12, 1921, in Roxbury. A former resident of Salina, moving to Oklahoma City in the 1960s and returning to Salina a year ago, he was an auto mechanic and worked for Boyer Motors, Salina, and the Cable Lincoln-Mercury Dealership, Oklahoma City. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Kanopolis Lake Yachting Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Winifred, in 1993; and a daughter, Becky Martin, in 1999. Survivors include two sons, John Burch of Weseka, Ill., and Ben Burch of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two daughters, Judy Jennings of Texas, and Debbie Brown of Franklin, Ind.; four stepsons, Max Asbridge of Atlanta, Ga., Ron Asbridge and Jerry Asbridge, both of Salina, and Gary Asbridge of Waco, Texas; a stepdaughter, Joan Diver, Covington, Okla.; a brother, Dennis Pryne, Salina; a sister, Delores Howell, Summerfield, Ohio; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. The funeral was Friday, August 4, 2000, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Monsignor James Hake officiated. Burial was in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Cathedral Renovation Fund or the charity of the donor's choice. Jeanne V. Borecky 1932-2000 LONGMONT - Jeanne V. Borecky, 67, died Saturday, July 15, 2000, in Longmont, Colo. She was born Dec. 9, 1932, in Erie, Penn., the daughter of Harry and Theresa Silver Danner. A resident of Longmont, Colo, formerly of Akron, Colo., she was a Catholic youth teacher for several years. She belonged to St. Joseph's Catholic Church and was a member of the Altar and Rosary societies. She married Lester Borecky in 1955 in Glendale, Calif. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Danner. Survivors include four children; and several grandchildren and relatives in the Wilson area. Funeral was July 19, 2000, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Father Don Romero officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Brenner Funeral Home, Akron, was in charge of arrangements. Minnie M. Rahmeier 1905-2000 SYLVAN GROVE - Minnie M. Rahmeier, 94, of Sylvan Grove, Kan., died Thursday, July 27, 2000, at Mid-America Nursing Center, Lincoln. She was born Minnie M. Saenger on Sept. 10, 1905, in Sylvan Grove. A lifetime resident of Lincoln County, she was a homemaker. She belonged to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Sylvan Grove. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Rahmeier, in 1970; and a son, Delbert Rahmeier, in 1973. Survivors include two sisters, Florence Krueger of Ellsworth, and Lenora Meier of Clarksville, Tenn.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral was Sunday, July 30, 2000, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Reverend Robert Wilson officiated. Burial was in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home, Sylvan Grove, was in charge of arrangements. Daisy A. Sawyer 1918-2000 C. Daisy Essig was born March 3, 1918, in Terra Haute, Indiana, the daughter of William and Bessie (Memmert) Essig. The family moved to rural Dorrance when Daisy was a small child and they lived on a farm. Daisy had an older sister, Chloie and three younger sisters, Doris, Evelyn and Bernadine and two brothers, William and Eugene. On June 20, 1935, she was united in marriage to Lyle Arthur Anspaugh of rural Dorrance. This union was blessed with the birth of six children: Fern Elaine, Maryln Irene, Gerold Leroy, James Jay, Russell Eugene, and Jeniece. Lyle died April 27, 1952. Daisy married J. Alvin Sawyer, of Brownsville, Texas, in the fall of 1956. They made their home in Brownsville for several years. She returned to Kansas and lived in Salina, where she was manager of Taco Grande for several years. Due to health problems, she moved to Ellsworth until further deterioration of her health caused her to become a resident of the Wilson Nursing Center. She died there on July 22, 2000. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Chloie Mohl, Doris Reh, and Bernadine Baral; and her brothers, Eugene and William Essig; and a grandson, Jeffery Alan Bricker. Her survivors include her six children: Fern Dolezal of Ellsworth, Maryln Swenson of Concordia, Gerold Anspaugh of Newton, James Anspaugh of Garden City, Russell Anspaugh of Salina, and Jeniece Kinnan of Las Vegas, Nev.; 12 grandchildren; eight step grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 22 step great-grandchildren; a sister, Evelyn Sawyer, Lucas; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services were in Lucas Cemetery on Thursday, July 27, 2000. Dr. John Snook officiated. Interment was in Lucas Cemetery, Lucas. Memorials in Daisy's name may be made to the United Methodist Church of Ellsworth or to the Wilson Nursing Center, Wilson. Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home of Lucas was in charge of arrangements. Peggy A. Schlaefli 1947-2000 IONIA - Peggy A. Schlaefli, 53, of Ionia, Kan., died Tuesday, July 25, 2000, at Mary Lanning Hospital, Hastings, Neb. She was born Peggy A. Schreuder on March 6, 1947, in Beloit. A lifetime resident of the Beloit area, she was a paraeducator for the Mankato School District. She belonged to Ionia United Methodist Church, and was a member of United Methodist Women and Limestone Valley Women. Survivors include her husband, Richard Schlaefli, of the home; a son, William Schlaefli, Las Cruces, N.M.; two daughters, Kim Viets of Girard, and Susan Schlaefli of Fairbury, Neb.; her parents, Lloyd and Lois Schreuder, Cawker City; two sisters, Jan Doherty of Salina, and Connie Hocking of Brookville; and a grandchild. Funeral was Friday, July 28, 2000, at Ionia United Methodist Church. Reverends Sarah de Salazar and Frank DeFisher officiated. Burial was in Prairie Grove Cemetery, Cawker City. Memorials may be made to Solomon Valley Hospice or Kansas State University Center for Basic Cancer Research. Waconda Funeral Home, Cawker City, was in charge of arrangements. Edward W. Choitz 1926-2000 ELLSWORTH - Edward W. Choitz, 73, of Ellsworth, Kan., died Sunday, July 30, 2000, at the Wilson Nursing Center, Wilson. He was born Sept. 17, 1926, in Sherman Township, Ellsworth County, the son of Emil W. and Dorothea Choitz. A lifetime resident of Ellsworth County, he was a farmer and rancher. He belonged to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, rural Ellsworth. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers. Survivors include seven brothers, Lawrence Choitz, Harry Choitz, George Choitz, Emil Choitz Jr., Frank Choitz, Carl Choitz, and Ralph Choitz, all of Ellsworth; two sisters, Mabel Anschutz of Ellsworth, and Ruth Williams of Springfield, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 2, 2000, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Pastor Robert H. Wilson officiated. Burial was in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation was at the church from 9 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church or to Wilson Nursing Center. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, was in charge of arrangements. Lois M. Snyder 1921-2000 El DORADO - Lois M. Snyder, 78, of El Dorado, Kan., died Sunday, July 30, 2000, at Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 19, 1921, in Kanopolis, the daughter of Ralph F. and Grace Agnes Duncan Fenley. She spent most of her life in El Dorado except for a few years from 1979 to 1985, when she lived in Grove, Okla. She was a homemaker and worked at Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital for several years as a ward clerk. She was a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary. On October 13, 1938, she married Clarence Ray Snyder in Wellington. He died August 7, 1989. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Jennifer Diane Snyder; a sister; and her stepmother, Josephine Goodrich Fenley. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Ralph and Gloria Snyder of Geneseo, and Brian and Shirley Snyder of Leon; two daughters, Shirley Patton and husband Charles, and Karla Knight, all of El Dorado; 15 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Funeral was at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2000, at Carlson Funeral Home, El Dorado. Interment was in Walnut Valley Memorial Park, El Dorado. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, in care of the funeral home. Meredith F. Beatty 1912-2000 Meredith F. Beatty, 87, died July 29, 2000 at her home in Seattle, Washington. She was born on November 4th, 1912, in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of W. W. and Ada Faxon Filken, where she grew up. She graduated from the University of Kansas in 1934 and was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She and her husband, Philip L. Beatty, originally from Ellsworth, were married for 61 years until his death in 1997. They lived in Salina, Hutchinson, and Wichita, Kansas before moving to Seattle in 1964. Her three sons, Mike of Salina, Brian of Spokane, Washington, and Tom of Seattle, 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren survive her. She was pre-deceased by her brother, W. Warren Filken and sister, Mary Eleanor Spencer. Family and friends were the focus of her life. She will be remembered for her infectious laugh, positive attitude, and gentle and beautiful spirit. She was an active member of the KU Alumni Association, DAR, the Glass Club, and the Altar Guild of her church. Services will be at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church in Burien, WA at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 3rd and at the Holy Apostles Episcopal Church in Ellsworth at 2 p.m. on Saturday August 5th. Burial will be in the Ellsworth Cemetery. Bonney Watson Chapel of Seattle and Parsons Funeral Home of Ellsworth are in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. Elizabeth's Church or Holy Apostles Episcopal Church. Sherry L. Driscoll 1961-2000 DORRANCE -Sherry Lynn Driscoll, 39, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, near Dorrance, as a result of an automobile accident. She was born April 28, 1961, in Ellsworth, the daughter of Jerry J. and Ella Mae Driscoll. A lifetime resident of the Russell area, she worked for the Russell Daily News for several years and had also worked in bookkeeping, clerk and cashier positions. She belonged to St. Mary's Catholic Church and was a member of St. Mary's Guild, both of Russell. Survivors include her parents, Jerry J. and Ella Mae Driscoll, Russell; and two brothers, John Driscoll and Mitch Driscoll, both of Russell. A parish rosary-vigil was held Friday, July 21, 2000, at Pohlman's Mortuary, Russell. The funeral was Saturday, July 22, 2000, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Russell. Rev. Charles Steier officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Russell. Memorials may be made to the church. Mary G. Lolley 1925-2000 RILEY - Mary G. Lolley, 74, died Thursday, July 20, 2000, at her home in Riley, Kan. She was born Mary G. Wagner on October 16, 1925, in Ellsworth. She was a bookkeeper in medical records at Irwin Army Hospital at Fort Riley for 15 years, retiring in 1987. She was a member of Konza Prairie Quilt Guild, Riley American Legion Auxiliary and Senior Bowling League of Manhattan. She won several awards for short stories and won several ribbons for quilts and collectibles at the Saline County Fair and the Kansas State Fair. Survivors include her husband, John E. Lolley, of the home; a son, James Andrews, Blue Mound, Ill.; a daughter, Janice Glenn, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; a stepson, Dan Lolley, Olympia, Wash.; her mother, Clara Wagner, Salina; a brother, George Wagner, Brookville; a sister, Betty Beach, Salina; and seven grandchildren. The funeral was Monday, July 24, 2000, at HolmesMemorials may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Clarence W. McCreight 1910-2000 ELLSWORTH - The Reverend Clarence William McCreight, 89, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at the Good Samaritan Retirement Village, Ellsworth, Kan. The Rev. McCreight was born Sept. 24, 1910, in Hutchinson, the son of James "Will" William and Bessie May (Weeks) McCreight. The family farmed north of Lyons. He was a resident of Ellsworth since 1982, after retiring as minister of the Presbyterian Church, Wilson. Rev. McCreight graduated from Lyons High School in 1928; Sterling College in 1932; and Pittsburg-Xenia Theological Seminary, Penn., in 1935; and received a Master of Divinity Degree in 1972. He served in churches in Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Kansas. He completed his ministry at the Presbyterian Church in Wilson and the Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Vesper. In his service to the church, he attended four General Assemblies, served as Moderator of the Synod of Illinois, served as Moderator of several Presbyteries, chaired many Presbytery committees, and served as a Chaplain at Lake Wilson. He was a grade school teacher for 24 years with the Ohio, Pennsylvania and Illinois school systems. He served many of those years as a school principal. He was a 32nd Degree Mason of the Scottish Rite. He was a member of the Masons for 57 years and a member of the Tadmor Temple Shrine in Ohio. He was also a member of Eastern Star for a number of years and a member of Lions Club for 46 years, where he held positions as secretary and president several times. He was an active participant in community activities, serving as a city council member, library board member and treasurer, and a committee member of the Boy Scout program. As a city council member of Wilson, he was instrumental in the addition of the Avenue of Flags for the city's cemetery. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Genevieve (Gillis) McCreight; his two brothers, Wilbur and Ralph McCreight; and his two sisters, Ethel and Helen. Survivors include his wife, Juanita (Hutton) McCreight, Ellsworth; four sons, John McCreight of Ellsworth, James McCreight of Davenport, Iowa, David McCreight of Olathe, and Robert McCreight of Jewell; two daughters, Mary Means of Davenport, Iowa, and Margaret Schutte of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; three greatFuneral was Thursday, July 20, 2000, at the First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth. Rev. Mark Kayser officiated. Memorial service was Saturday, July 22, at Family Funeral Service Chapel, Viola, Ill. Burial with Masonic graveside services was in the Viola, Ill., Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Sterling College; Viola United Presbyterian Church, Viola, IL 61486; or the church of your choice. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, was in charge of arrangements. David T. Newsome 1940-2000 SALINA - David T. Newsome, 60, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kan. He was born May 17, 1940, in Ellsworth. He was a retired driver/salesman for Wonder Bread and also worked for M&D Enterprises for years. Survivors include his wife, Pat Newsome, of the home; a son, David Newsome, Fort Polk, La.; two daughters, Crystal Cason of Carrollton, Texas, and Cher'ie Mai of Chesapeake, Va.; his mother, Ada Newsome, Salina; a brother, Harry Newsome, Salina; two sisters, Julie Benson of Liberal, and Yvonne Murphy of Gresham, Ore.; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral was Thursday, July 20, 2000, at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, Salina. The Rev. Kevin Franklin officiated. Cremation took place. Memorials may be made to Faith Promise Missions at Grace Baptist Church, Salina, or Faith Baptist Church, Concordia. Daisy A. Sawyer 1918-2000 ELLSWORTH - Daisy Anspaugh Sawyer, 82, of Ellsworth, Kan., died Saturday, July 22, 2000, in Wilson. She was born Daisy A. Essig on March 3, 1918, in Terra Haute, Ind. A resident of Ellsworth for 15 years, formerly of Salina, she was a homemaker. She belonged to the United Methodist Church, Ellsworth and was a member of the Dorcas Ladies Group of the church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lyle A. Anspaugh, April 27, 1952; and her second husband, J. Alvin Sawyer. Survivors include three sons, Gerold Anspaugh of Newton, James Anspaugh of Garden City, and Russell Anspaugh of Salina; three daughters, Fern Dolezal of Ellsworth, Maryln Swenson of Concordia, and Jeniece Kinnan of Las Vegas, Nev.; 12 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday), July 27, 2000, in Lucas Cemetery, Lucas, with Dr. John Snook officiating. There is no visitation. Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church of Ellsworth or Wilson Nursing Center, Wilson. Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home of Lucas is in charge of arrangements. Alice W. Schwerdtfeger 1918-2000 KANOPOLIS - Alice W. Schwerdtfeger, 82, died Sunday, July 23, 2000, at her home in Kanopolis, Kan. She was born April 7, 1918, in Ellsworth County, the daughter of William and Ella Ida Haase Nienke. A lifetime resident of the Ellsworth area. She belonged to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, rural Ellsworth. On May 29, 1938, she married Hubert "Jack" Schwerdtfeger, in Ellsworth. He died March 7, 1991. Survivors include three daughters, Alice Rush of Geneseo, and Gladys Koralek and Donna Choitz, both of Ellsworth; a son, Robert Schwerdtfeger, Ellsworth; 12 grandchildren; 24 greatFuneral was at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2000, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Pastor Bob Wilson officiated. Burial was in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation was from 9 a.m. to service time at the church. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or Saline County Dialysis. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, was in charge of arrangements. Maria N. Smith 1926-2000 ELLSWORTH - Maria N. Smith, 74, died Sunday, July 23, 2000, at Ellsworth County Medical Center, Ellsworth, Kan. She was born Maria N. Ruiz on March 29, 1926, in Castell Veseco Granada, Spain. An Ellsworth resident since 1960, she was a homemaker and for a short time, she operated her own business selling material and thread. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll W. Smith, on March 8, 1999. Survivors include a stepson, Burton Smith, Dayton, Ohio. Memorial service will be announced at a later date, with Rev. John Snook officiating. Private inurnment will be in the Ellsworth Cemetery. Cremation took place. Memorials may be made to J.H. Robbins Memorial Library, Ellsworth. Ryan Mortuary, Salina, was in charge of arrangements. Roger Lamont "Monty" Morris 1957-2000 INDEPENDENCE - Roger Lamont "Monty" Morris, 42, of Independence, Mo., died Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at the V.A. Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Morris was born Aug. 24, 1957, in Hutchinson. He attended William Chrisman High School before enlisting in the Navy and serving aboard the U.S.S. Ft. Fisher. Survivors include his mother, Norma C. Howell, Independence, Mo.; father, Roger H. Morris and his wife, Dorothy, Shawnee; sisters, Sherry Hill and her husband, Michael, Lee's Summit, Mo., and Stashia Annette Morris, Blue Springs, Mo.; stepsister, Debbie Tillinghast, Clifton; niece and nephew, Sara Curry and Morgan Curry; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services were held Friday, July 14 at D.W. Newcomers Floral Hills Chapel, with the burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the V.A. Medical Center Memorial Fund. Crea E. Justice 1905-2000 GREENSBURG - Crea E. Justice, 94, died Thursday, July 13, 2000, at The Kiowa County Memorial Hospital, Greensburg, Kan. She was born Sept. 27, 1905, in Reno County, the daughter of Charles Y. and Jessie Coen Brown. She was a resident of Greensburg since 1906. She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1924 and attended Kansas State University. Crea was an avid reader. She belonged to the First United Methodist Church and was a member of Chapter AH of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. On Nov. 11, 1929, she married Percy William "Punk" Justice in Greensburg. He died Oct. 6, 1984. They had just celebrated their 54th anniversary in 1983. She was also preceded in death by a brother, L. Harlow Brown; and a sister, Pauline Kinyon. Survivors include four nephews, Ron Brown of Syracuse, Rick Brown of Alva, Okla., Rev. Charles Kinyon of Canon City, Colo., and Keith Kinyon of Boulder, Colo.; and a niece, Cindy Webber, Ellsworth. Funeral was Monday, July 17, 2000, at Fleener Chapel, Greensburg. Rev. Charles Kay Kinyon officiated. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Greensburg. Memorials may be made to the Kiowa County Library and Kiowa County Memorial Hospital, in care of the funeral home and Greensburg State Bank. Arthur W. Besthorn 1916-2000 HOLYROOD - Arthur W. Besthorn, 84, of Holyrood, Kan., died Monday, July 17, 2000, at Good Samaritan Retirement Village-Villa Grace, Ellsworth. He was born April 22, 1916, in Ellsworth County, the son of Hans William Christopher and Wilhelmine Louise Heiken Besthorn. A lifetimre resident of Holyrood, he was a farmer and rural route carrier for 25 years in the Holyrood and Hoisington areas. He belonged to St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Holyrood. He was a member of Holyrood American Legion, Order of Eastern Star, Holyrood; Isis Shrine and consistory of Salina; and AF&AM Lodge #146, Ellsworth. He was also an Air Force World War II veteran. He was preceded in death by sisters, Elsie Stoltenberg, Olinda Burmeister, Bertha Boye and an infant sister; and a brother, Herman Besthorn. On June 2, 1940, he married Viola K. Ross in Ellinwood. Survivors include his wife, Viola Besthorn, Holyrood; a sister, Agnes Walton, Lyons; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral was at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2000, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Pastor Mary Lou Klein officiated. Burial was in St. Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Holyrood. Visitation was Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to service time at the church. Memorials may be made to the church or Ellsworth County Ambulance Service. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, was in charge of arrangements. Pearl Colberg Smith 1906-2000 LYONS - Pearl Colberg Smith, 93, of Lyons, Kan., died Saturday, July 8, 2000, at Wesley Towers, Hutchinson. She was born Oct. 18, 1906, in Ellsworth County, the daughter of Edward and Josie Ogden Colberg. She graduated from Salt City Business College, Hutchinson. A longtime Lyons resident, she was a homemaker and retired secretary. She belonged to Ebenezer United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Busy Bees, United Methodist Women and Order of Eastern Star, all of Lyons. On July 30, 1946, she married M.O. Smith in Lyons. He died August 12, 1972. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Alfred Colberg; and a sister, Bessie Piehler. The funeral was Wednesday, July 12, 2000, at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Lyons. Revs. Janet Weathersbee and Joe Cobb officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or to Wesley Towers, both in care of Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons. Frank A. Vondracek 1926-2000 TIMKEN - Frank A. Vondracek, 74, of Timken, Kan., died Saturday, July 15, 2000, at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. He was born June 22, 1926, in Timken, the son of Joseph A. and Ludmila Pechanec Vondracek. A lifetime resident of Barton County, he was a farmer and stockman. He belonged to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, and was a member of Catholic Workman Lodge and the Holy Trinity Church Council, all of Timken. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Rudy Vondracek. On August 30, 1950, he married Marie E. Felder, at Holy Trinity Church, Timken. She survives. Other survivors include five sons, Steven F. Vondracek of Dorrance, David A. Vondracek of Wichita, and Anthony C. Vondracek, Charles M. Vondracek and Francis J. Vondracek, all of Timken; a daughter, Mary T. Ernst, Maize; a sister, Agnes Finger, Larned; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren... Iva Beatrice Buckbee 1904-2000 LYONS- Iva Beatrice Buckbee, 95, died Thursday, July 13, 2000, at Lyons Good Samaritan Home, Lyons, Kan. She was born Oct. 7, 1904, in rural Lyons, the daughter of Ely and Cinderella Kiser Fuson. A lifetime resident of Lyons, she was a retired nurse's aide at Lyons District Hospital and was a school and hospital cook. She belonged to First Baptist Church, Lyons, and was a member of AARP, American Baptist Women, the Millie Marvin Circle, the former Lyons Garden Club, the Friendship Club, and the Oakland Homemakers EHU. On April 21, 1926, she married Alfred Buckbee in Ellsworth. He died July 5, 1965. She was also preceded in death by a son, Delbert Buckbee; two brothers, Arthur and Jesse Fuson; and two sisters, Carrie Nickel and Amy Buckbee. Survivors include a son, Kenneth Buckbee, Lyons; a daughter, Lucille Shoemaker, Lyons; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren... G. Reid Anschutz 1940-2000 LUCAS - G. Reid Anschutz, 59, of Lucas, Kan., died Monday, July 10, 2000, at Salina Regional Health Center. He was born August 9, 1940, in Ogden, Utah, the son of Raymond G. and Mary H. Day Anschutz. A resident of Lucas, he was employed by Home Oil Co. until entering the U.S. Army in 1960. After being discharged from the Army he returned to Lucas and his job at Home Oil Co. Later he was employed by Yarnell Chevrolet. In May of 1963, he began Anschutz Dairy, a route selling and delivering dairy products, until 1982. He also worked for Kansas Custom Cubes, Inc. before going to work at Beverly Health Care of Lucas. Due to failing health, he was forced to retire in October, 1999. He was a member of Lucas American Legion Post #267, served on the Lucas Fire Dept. for 25 years and was on bowling teams for years at the Wilson and Ellsworth bowling alleys. When his health permitted, Reid was active in promoting and assisting in community projects. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond; and an infant brother, Evert Ray. On June 16, 1963, he married Celia M. Oetting in Hunter. Reid and Celia also sponsored Irene Tejano and Melodie Cayabyab, Phillipino nurses, from 1994 to 1997 and considered them members of their family. Survivors include his wife, Celia Anschutz; his son, Gary Anschutz; two granddaughters, Catie and Sara; his mother, Mary Anschutz; two brothers, Robert Anschutz of Bogard, Mo., and Darrell Anschutz of Hutchinson; a sister, Ella Mae Lundblom, Osborne; special friends, Melodie Cayabyab and family of St. Francis, and Irene Tejano and family of Salina; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral was Friday, July 14, 2000, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Lucas. Pastor James Wagner officiated. Burial was in Lucas Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Beverly Health Care of Lucas, or Lucas Area Community Theater. Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home, Lucas, was in charge of arrangements. Spencer C. Stonebraker 1962-2000 ELLSWORTH - Spencer C. Stonebraker, 37, of Ellsworth, Kan., died Thursday, July 13, 2000, at Salina Regional Health Center-Santa Fe Campus. He was born October 15, 1962, in Hays, the son of David and Nancy Cassidy Stonebraker. He had attended Salina Special Education Center. A lifetime resident of Ellsworth, he was a resident of Bethphage. He assembled floormats for Bethphage and OCCK. He belonged to First United Methodist Church, Ellsworth. Survivors include his parents, David and Nancy Stonebraker, Ellsworth; a brother, Ken Stonebraker, Salina; a sister, Deb Stonebraker, Salina; and a niece and a nephew. Funeral was Monday, July 17, 2000, at First United Methodist Church, Ellsworth. Dr. John Snook officiated. Burial was in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bethphage of Ellsworth or the church. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, was in charge of arrangements. Jake Herbel 1907-2000 DORRANCE -Jake Herbel, 93, of Dorrance, Kan., died Sunday, July 16, 2000, at Russell Regional Hospital, Russell. He was born April 14, 1907, in Dorrance. A lifetime resident of Dorrance, he was a farmer and stockman. He belonged to First Lutheran Church, Dorrance. Survivors include his wife, Minnie Herbel, of the home; a daughter, Marilyn Betts, McCook, Neb.; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren...[cut off ..] D. Irene Droegemeier GENESEO - D. Irene Droegemeier, 72, of Geneseo, Kan., died Sunday, July 16, 2000, at Hutchinson Hospital, Hutchinson. She was born in Geneseo the daughter of John and May Monroe. A lifetime resident of Geneseo, she was a homemaker and retired from [cut off ..] Donald L. Boileau 1931-2000 KANOPOLIS - Donald L. Boileau, 68, died Saturday, July 8, 2000, at his home in rural Kanopolis, Kan. He was born Nov. 22, 1931, in Salina. He had been a Salina resident until 1983 when he moved to Kanopolis. He had been a self [cut off ..] Jere Robert Miller 1946-2000 RUSSELL - Jere Robert Miller, 53, of Russell, Kan., died Friday, July 7, 2000, in rural Barton County. He was born Oct. 5, 1946, in Ellsworth. A resident of Russell for four years, formerly of Downs and Cawker City, he was a truck driver for Jones Oil Co. He belonged to the First Assembly of God, Beloit, and Light House Community Church, Downs. Survivors include his wife, Linda Miller, Russell; two daughters, Patti Krone of Beloit, and Janette Miller of Hays; and two sisters, Jan Sahlfeld of Beloit, and Chloris Miller of Hope, Ind. A memorial service was held Monday, July 10, 2000, at Harrison [cut off ..] Mary F. Nienke 1926-2000 ELLSWORTH - Mary F. Nienke, 73, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at Ellsworth County Medical Center, Ellsworth, Kan. She was born Sept. 2, 1926, in Columbia, Mo., the daughter of George and Sally Baker Hyde. A resident of Ellsworth for 45 years, moving from Columbia, Mo., she was a homemaker and had worked at Ellsworth Good Samaritan Center & Hospital, Chickishay Mobile Homes, and Elkan. She belonged to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, and was a member of Ladies Aide, AARP, American Legion Auxiliary. She was a charter member of VFW Auxiliary #6485, was active in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and was a crosswalk guard. On August 22, 1952, she married William Victor Nienke, in Salina. He died April 11, 1996. Survivors include four sons, Charles Nienke of Lyons, Ernie Nienke of Ellsworth, and Dale Ray and Eddie Ray, both of Albuquerque, N.M.; two daughters, Judy Ruckman of Lyons, and Beth Kanagy of Reedsville, Penn.; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren...[cut off ..] Matthew Logan Hoffman 2000-2000 SALINA - Matthew Logan Hoffman, 5-1/2 months, died Tuesday, July 4, 2000, at his home in Salina, Kan. He was born Jan. 21, 2000, in Wichita, the son of James Hoffman and Rosina Urbanek. He was preceded in death by a brother, James Urbanek, on March 24, 1998. Survivors include his parents, James Christian Hoffman and Rosina Margaret Urbanek; five brothers, his twin Dakota Hoffman of Salina, Joshua Hoffman of Russell, and Brandon Hoffman, Levi Hoffman and Shay Hoffman, all of Wamego; his grandparents, David and Rocky Urbanek, and Jim and Judy Hoffman, all of Salina; two great-grandchildren...[cut off ..] Ivan L. Wiemerslage 1916-2000 SALINA - Ivan L. Wiemerslage, 84, died Friday, July 28, 2000, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, Salina, Kan. He was born May 29, 1916, in Latimer, Iowa. A resident of Salina since 1980, moving from Belleville, he was active in the Saline County A.R.C. and Kansas Special Olympics. He belonged to the Methodist church. Survivors include two nieces, Sandra K. Quade of Derby, and Candace Francis of Geneseo. Memorial service was Tuesday, August 1, 2000, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Reverend Paul Robbins officiated. Private inurnment was in Voss Cemetery, rural Vesper. Memorials may be made to the Occupational Center of Central Kansas or Saline County A.R.C. Mary Lou Botello KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Mary Lou Botello, 66, Kansas City, Mo., died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002, at the North Kansas City Hospital. Mrs. Botello is survived by her husband of 37 years, Anthony; a son, Michael Rodriguez of Kansas City; a daughter, Teresa Lynn Lopez, Kansas City; five brothers, Dan, Leon and Joe Rodriguez, all of Ellsworth, John Rodriguez of Junction City, and Angel Rodriguez of Manhattan; three sisters, Frances Jacobo of Salina, Lupe Lutz of Hutchinson and Sipriana Bussing of Brazil, Ind.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Marc and Rudy of Ellsworth. The funeral was Saturday at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kansas City, Mo. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, Kan. Wilma R. Eilrich (1942-2002) McPHERSON - Wilma R. Eilrich, 60, McPherson, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002. Mrs. Eilrich was born July 8, 1942, in Haywood, Okla., to Fred and Della Gifford Lee. She was a retired hairdresser. Survivors include her husband, Raymond; a son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Tiffani of McPherson; two brothers, Lowell Lee and Gordon Lee, both of Wichita; and four sisters, Marvelle Harris of Salina, Reatha Paddack of Chickasha, Okla., Joy Baker of Rowlette, Texas, and Linda Newsom of Wichita. The memorial service was at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Countryside Covenant Church, McPherson. Memorials may be made to the church, 940 E. Northview, McPherson, Ks. 67460. Downing and Lahey Mortuary West Chapel, Wichita, was in charge of arrangements. Vernon Koetkemeyer DORRANCE - Vernon Koetkemeyer, 80, died Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2002. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wilson. Foster Mortuary, Wilson, is in charge of arrangements. Merle LeRoy Rathbun (1910-2002) Merle LeRoy Rathbun, 92, Ellsworth, died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at Villa Grace Nursing Home of the Good Samaritan Retirement Village. "Shorty," as he was known by many, was born May 7, 1910, in Ellsworth to Mosheim Warren "Dick" Rathbun and the former Ella Frederika Hoffman. He was the second of eight children. He was a life-long resident of Ellsworth County in the Ash Creek, Lorraine and Ellsworth communities. He was a farmer and grain elevator worker. He was a member of Ellsworth's First Presbyterian Church, AARP and the Ellsworth County Historical Society, and an active member of the Ellsworth County Senior Center. He married Wilma Louise Hoth Oct. 4, 1934, in Hutchinson. She preceded him in death in February. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Besthorn of Claflin; a son, Ted and his wife, Babette, of Columbia, S.C.; grandchildren Bert Besthorn of Claflin, Jodi Besthorn of Wichita, Elaine Besthorn of North Platte, Neb., Scott Besthorn of Birmingham, Mich., and Joel Rathbun of Columbia, S.C.; a brother; three sisters; and a great-grandson. The funeral is today (Thursday) at 10 a.m. at Parsons Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday from 1 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Village or the First Presbyterian Church. Ethel Genevieve Whetzel (1915-2002) KINGMAN - Ethel Genevieve Whetzel, 87, Kingman, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002. Mrs. Whetzel was born Ethel Genevieve Peterson on March 28, 1915, at Brookville. She was the retired co-owner of Kingman Lumber. She was preceded in death by her husband, John T., in 1998. Survivors include two sons, Alan G. of Wichita and William G. of Emporia; a daughter, Roberta Gosch of Wichita; a stepdaughter, Jean Hinderliter of Copeland; a brother, Harley Peterson of Salina; a sister, Germaine Kreigh of Minneapolis; eight grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; nine stepgreat-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-great-grandchildren. The funeral was Aug. 19 at Kingman United Methodist Church. Burial was in Walnut Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Kingman United Methodist Church Sanctuary Sound System or Kingman Riverside Park in care of Livingston Funeral Home, Kingston. Earl F. Wyckoff (1935-2002) McPHERSON - Earl F. Wyckoff, 66, McPherson, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002. Mr. Wyckoff was born Oct. 13, 1935, at Carlton.He was a farmer, a welder for Great Plains Manufacturing in Assaria and a truck driver for McPherson Area Solid Waste. He was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Brenda Decker. Survivors include his wife, Sherry of the home; a son, Rick of Abilene; a daughter, Kristene Sipes of Lorraine; two stepsons, Brent Matthews of Carlton and Doug Matthews of McPherson; three stepdaughters, Vicki Eustice of Concordia, Pam Goering of Inman and Diane Winter of McPherson; four grandchildren; 15 step grandchildren; and eight stepgreat-grandchildren. The service was Monday at McPherson Cemetery. Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, McPherson, was in charge of arrangements. Ella C. Curlee (1920-2002) TOPEKA - Ella C. Curlee, 82, died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2002, at a Topeka care facility. Mrs. Curlee was born April 30, 1920, in Kanopolis. She attended school there and nurses training in Manhattan. She worked as a registered nurse and county health nurse in Topeka. She is survived by a sister, Ingrid Keithline of Holton, and several nieces and nephews. An anatomical donation was made to the Kansas University Medical Center. Ernest A. McPhail (1936-2002) SALINA - Ernest A. McPhail, 88, Salina, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002. Mr. McPhail was born April 26, 1914, at Holyood. He was a conductor for the Union Pacific Railroad, retiring after 40 years of service. He was a member of the Church of the Cross United Methodist, Moose Lodge, Union Pacific, Oldtimers Club and AARP and was a fisherman. He married Mildred Percival on Dec. 25, 1936, at Beverly. Survivors include his wife, Mildred "Monty" of Salina; a son, Rick L. of Sapulpa, Okla.; and a grandchild. The funeral was Saturday at the Church of the Cross United Methodist, Salina. Burial was in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina. Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Phyllis Morgenstern (1930-2002) RUSSELL - Phyllis Morgenstern, 72, Russell, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002. Mrs. Morgenstern was born Phyllis Dumler on March 18, 1930, at Russell. She was a clerk at Bankers Department Store and Klemas Grocery Store. Her husband, John C. "Cal," died in 1979. Survivors include two sons, Ronald of Hendersonville, Tenn., and Randy of Lucas; a brother, Glenn Dumler of Russell; and a grandchild. The funeral was Tuesday at the St. John Lutheran Church, Russell. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Wilson Nursing Center or the church in care of Pohlman's Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665. Sylvia G. Vopat (1916-2002) Sylvia G. Vopat, 86, died Tuesday, August 6, 2002, at the Salina Regional Health Center. Mrs. Vopat was born March 22, 1916, in Ellsworth County to Frank Svaty and Anna Hochman Svaty. She was a lifetime resident of the area. On May 10, 1939, she married George L. Vopat in Wilson. He died in 1997. She was a teacher and homemaker. She taught at Progress and Palacky schools in Ellsworth County. She was a member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wilson; the Altar Society; a 50-year member of Sunrise EHS; a member of the nocturnal Adoration Society and was on the Board of Directors of the Ellsworth Senior Center. Surviors include a daughter, Phyllis Dolezal, Kanopolis; five sons: Robert Vopat of Topeka; Harry Vopat of Paola; Alan Vopat of Deer Trail, Colo.; Dr. Richard Vopat, Wilson; and Danny Vopat, Topeka; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral was Aug. 9 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wilson, Father Jerome Morgan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Foster Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Wilson Senior Center of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Wendleen Jay Storment (1953-2002) SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Wendleen Jay Storment, 48, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002, at San Diego, Calif. Mr. Storment was born Dec. 13, 1953, at Hays, Kan. to Riley and Wanetta Storment. He married Carol Eisiminger of Hutchinson. He was a welder and worked many years in Hutchinson before becoming a ship welder in Florida and later on the docks in San Diego. He loved to travel and had been from east coast to west coast. Survivors include four brothers: Bill of Amarillo, Texas, Don of Miami, Okla., Danny of Parsons, Kan., and Barry of Hutchinson, Kan.; and five sisters, Lois Axelson and LaDene Airehart of Plainville, Kan., Lucretia Cunningham of Wilson, Kan., Kay Wadley of Mableville, Ark., and Sue Storment of Colorado Springs, Colo. The body was cremated. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Oct. 19 in Cottonwood Falls, Kan. Erwin G. Burmeister (1913-2002) Erwin G. Burmeister, 89, died Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Mr. Burmeister was born June 18, 1913, in Ellsworth County to Edward C. and Marie W. Grosnick Burmeister. He was a lifelong resident of Ellsworth, where he was a stockman and cattle trucker. He was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He married Elvera Steinhaus Dec. 1, 1940. They later divorced. She died in 1994. He married Dorothea Wacker Dohe July 30, 1978. She had five children at the time. She survives. Other survivors include his sons, Larry of Wichita and Leonard of Ellsworth; Larry Dohe and Wayne Dohe, both of Lincoln, Dale Dohe of Plainville and Dean Dohe of Denver, Colo.; a daughter, Karen Buttenhoff of Lincoln; 22 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, rural Ellsworth, the Rev. Donald Ehrke officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Parsons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. George Ancel Cleaver (1936-2002) SALINA - George Ancel Cleaver, 66, Salina, died Wednesday, July 28, 2002. Mr. Cleaver was born March 13, 1936, at Hutchinson. He retired in 1994. Survivors include three sons, William of Gaylord, Mich., Raymond of Salina and Thomas E. of Blue Springs, Mo.; three sisters, Darlene Heintz of Springville, Iowa, Essie Boulineau of Ellsworth and Betty Stump of Chico, Calif.; and three grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel in Salina. Memorials may be made to the Salina Symphony Orchestra or Salina Masonic Lodge No. 60. Dustin Loy Cole (1968-2002) LINDSBORG - Dustin Loy "Dusty" Cole, 34, died Sunday, July 28, 2002. Mr. Cole was born July 26, 1968, at Iola. He was a welder for Vortex in Salina. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorrance and Barbara Christine Cole; and a brother, Dorrance Christopher Cole. Survivors include a brother, Shelbon of Marquette; a sister, Wendi Larm of Brookville; and his grandmother, Evangeline Cole of Brookville. The service was Aug. 1 in Calvary Cemetery, Brookville, with military honors by Fort Riley. Memorials may be made to the family of Dustin Cole. Ryan Mortuary, Salina, was in charge of arrangements. Eldo H. Janssen (1910-2002) HOLYROOD - Eldo H. Janssen, 92, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2002, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Mr. Janssen was born Jan. 21, 1910, at Garber, Okla., to Bruno M. and Louise Goecker Janssen. He lived in Lorraine before moving in 1950 to Holyrood, where he was an auto mechanic and co-owner of Holyrood Motor Co. He was past city council member at Holyrood and a past church treasurer at the St. Peter Lutheran Church. He married Beulah Montgomery Oct. 14, 1934 in Enid, Okla. She survives. Other survivors are a son, Robert E. Janssen of Portland, Ore.; a daughter, Carolyn L. Beauchamp of Prairie Village; and three granddaughters. He was preceded in death by a brother and sister. The memorial service was Friday at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Pastor John Sharp officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church or to a charity of the donor's choice. Jerry L. Klotz (1943-2002) CAMP VERDE, Ariz. - Jerry L. Klotz, 59, died. Mr. Klotz was born July 26, 1943, at Wilson, Kan. to Meade and Bernice Klotz. He was a shop manager for G.E. Service & Apparatus. Survivors include his wife, Ora L., a son, Russell, two daughters, Leora L. Palmer and LeNette Leger, a brother, Gary Klotz; a sister, Linda Seifers; and seven grandchildren. The funeral was Saturday at the Hepler Funeral Home, Camp Verde. Burial was in Clear Creek Cemetery, Camp Verde, Ariz. Foster Mortuary, Wilson, was in charge of arrangements. Lloyd A. Marker (1920-2002) STERLING - Lloyd A. Marker, 82, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002, at the Via Christy Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus, Wichita. Mr. Marker was born Feb. 7, 1920, in Drumright, Okla. to Elva and Dessie Landis Marker. He was a Sterling resident for 63 years. He was an oilfield driller for 25 years and a power plant operator at Sterling for 17 years and at the Hutchinson Reformatory for four years. He was a former president of the Mid-K Campers. He married Sylvia Van Norman Oct. 30, 1937, at Lyons. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Bob A. of Hutchinson and Larry of Wilson; three sisters, Alberta Mowery of Nickerson, Ruth Ogden of Great Bend and Lorene Bush of Buckner, Mo.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Elmer, Cleo and Ralph Marker. The funeral was Tuesday at Sillin Funeral Home, Sterling, Jerry Fenwick officiating. Burial was in Sterling Community Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hutchinson Hospital Cancer Fund in care of the funeral home. Gertrude M. Rolfs (1914-2002) LORRAINE - Gertrude M. Rolfs, 88, died Friday, Aug. 2, 2002, at the Good Samaritan Center, Lyons. Miss Rolfs was born March 31, 1914, to John Fred and Margarette Kaiser Rolfs. She moved to Lyons in 1984 after living in Lorraine for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lorraine. Survivors include a sister, Helen Kottmann of Lyons; a sister-in-law, Violet Rolfs of Lorraine; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, the Rev. Robert Friesen officiating. Burial was in Lorraine Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church in care of Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons. Charles Lee Schmidt (1927-2002) GENESEO - Charles Lee Schmidt, 75, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002, in rural Geneseo. Mr. Schmidt was born May 3, 1927, at Bushton to LeRoy and Louise Colberg Schmidt. He was a lifetime resident of Geneseo, where he was a retired farmer-stockman and school bus driver. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp., serving as a medic during World War II. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, where he was a long-time Sunday school superintendent, VFW, American Legion and the Geneseo Cemetery Board, all in Geneseo, and the Y2 Kamping Club. He was a long-time 4-H leader and served on the Rice County 4-H Holding Board. He married Estelle Hunter Oct. 2, 1949, in rural Geneseo. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Lindsay Schmidt of Geneseo; a daughter, Rhonda Sanders of Inman; two sisters, Lois Jean Pate of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Darlene Johnson of Borleson, Texas; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles Warren. The funeral was Monday at the United Methodist Church, Geneseo, the Rev. Lyndelle Shuey and Chaplain Reta Joy Campbell officiating. Burial was in Geneseo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or to Harry Hynes Hospice in care of the Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons. Roy Dean Slansky (1937-2002) STOCKTON - Roy Dean Slansky, 65, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002. Mr. Slansky was born July 3, 1937, in rural Stockton. He was a senior vice president and loan officer at Stockton National Bank. Survivors include his wife, Eloise of the home; three sons, Terle of Kearney, Neb., Tim of Chanute and T.J. of Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Gloria Burger of Ada and Toya Kasiska of Lucas; a brother, Garry of Hastings, Neb.; and four grandchildren. The funeral was Wednesday at the United Methodist Church, Stockton. Burial was in Stockton Cemetery with military rites by Monroe-Taylor Barnes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8873. Memorials may be made to Hays Medical Center Home Health Care, American Cancer Society, Congregational Church or Stockton Public Library. Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Wendleen Jay Sturment (1953-2002) SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Wendleen Jay Sturment, 48, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002, at San Diego, Calif. Mr. Sturment was born Dec. 13, 1953, at Hays, Kan. to Riley and Wanetta Sturment. He married Carol Eisiminger of Hutchinson. He was a welder and worked many years in Hutchinson before becoming a ship welder in Florida, and later on the docks in San Diego. He loved to travel and had been from east coast to west coast. Survivors include four brothers, Bill of Amarillo, Texas, Don of Miami, Okla., Don of Parsons, Kan., and Barry of Hutchinson, Kan.; and five sisters, Lois Axelson and LaDene Airehart of Plainville, Kan., Lucretia Cunningham of Wilson, Kan., Kay Wadley of Mableville, Ark., and Sue Storment of Colorado Springs, Colo. The body was cremated. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Oct. 19 in Cottonwood Falls, Kan. Berniece M. Tobias (1930-2002) BUNKER HILL - Berniece M. Tobias, 71, Bunker HIll, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002. Mrs. Tobias was born Berniece Prester on Sept. 17, 1930, at Dorrance. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Ann, in 1965; and a son, Kevin Leroy, in 1966. Survivors include her husband, Leroy of Bunker Hill; a daughter, Joyce Marie Tobias of Bunker Hill; a brother, Harold Prester of Wichita; and three sisters, Helen Bates of Lucas, Mary Anne Steinle of Dorrance and Ruth Rhoades of Willows, Calif. The funeral was Monday at the United Methodist Church, Luray. Burial was in Wilson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Rodrick and Minear Funeral Home, Luray, was in charge of arrangements. July 31, 2002 Eunice Steinle Barton (1923-2002) RUSSELL - Eunice Steinle Barton, 78, died Sunday, July 21, 2002. Mrs. Barton was born Eunice Steinle Dec. 27, 1923, at Bunker Hill. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don, in 2000. Survivors include a daughter, Margie Deem of Meade; a son, Alan Don of Russell; two sisters, Helen Wilhelm of Dorrance and Violet Stone of Great Bend; a brother, Albert of Russell; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral was Thursday at the St. John Lutheran Church, Memorials may be made to the church in care of the Russell Funeral Home, 610 N. Elm, Russell 67665. James 'Jimmy' Bednasek (1903-2002) James "Jimmy" Bednasek, 99, Ellsworth, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Mr. Bednasek was born April 11, 1903, at Wilson to Joseph Bednasek Sr. and the former Jennie Kroft. In 1945, he moved from Wilson to Ellsworth, where he owned B&D Implement and was an agent for Bankers Life and Casualty Insurance. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps during World War II and a member of Wilson's American Legion and the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth. He married Gertrude Schmoekel April 29, 1945, at Ellsworth. She survives. Other survivors are a daughter, Judy Juneau of Lawrence, and a grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Dean, in 1953. The funeral was Wednesday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pastor Richard Andrus officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Bessie M. Brotton (1922-2002) SALINA - Bessie M. Brotton, 79, Salina, died Monday, Sept. 16, 2002, at Abilene. Born Bessie M. Hughes on Oct. 16, 1922 at Salina, she was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband Charles A. of the home; two daughters and their husbands, Barbara and Dwight Smith, Ellsworth and Kathryn and John Gruber, Abilene; a brother, Ralph Hughes, Bonney Lake, Wash.; and two sisters, Blanche Werries, Salina and Elsie Brunholtz, Wellington. A memorial service will be Friday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. at the Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th street, Salina. Inurnment will be in the Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association or to the St. Judes Children Hospital. There will be no visitation. Ryan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Evelyn R. Tarn (1934-2002) KIPP - Evelyn R. Tarn, 68, Kipp, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at her home. Mrs. Tarn was born Jan. 15, 1934, at Wilson to Ernest and Josephine Dolezal Hanzlicek. She was graduated from Wilson High School and Brown-Mackie College. She worked at Kennedy & Coe, Salina. She was a member of the former Kipp Presbyterian Church, where she served as treasurer for several years. She attended Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, rural Abilene, and was a member of the Sunshine Circle and the Neighborhood Club. She married Norman B. Tarn Nov. 23, 1958. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Dwight of Kipp; two daughters, Denise Huning of Morrill and Deanne Arrowood of Norman, Okla.; a brother, Ernest Hanzlicek Jr. of Salina; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Richard and Miles, and a sister, Josephine. The funeral was Saturday at the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, Pastors Charles Norman and Dennis Miller officiating. Burial was in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina, the American Cancer Society or the church. Ryan Mortuary, Salina, was in charge of arrangements. Agnes Walton (1909-2002) LYONS - Agnes Walton, 93, Lyons, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at the Lyons District Hospital. Mrs. Walton was born June 16, 1909, at Holyrood to Hans William Christopher and the former Wilhelmine Louise Heiken Besthorn. She was graduated from Holyrood High School and Sterling College and had lived in Lyons since 1970. She was a retired elementary school teacher, having taught at Wilson, Langley, Lorraine, Bushton and Lyons. She was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ of Holyrood, Rice County Republican Women, Rice County Historical Society, Silver Threads, Li-Ar-Mu Club, Lyons, and Delta Kappa Gamma International Society of Women Educators for 37 years. She married Claude Orangie Walton Aug. 16, 1936, at Holyrood. He died in 1969. She also was preceded in death by two brothers, Herman and Art Besthorn; three sisters, Linda Burmeister, Elsie Stoltenberg and Bertha Boye; and an infant sibling. Survivors include a daughter, May Eves, and a son-in-law, Rigby Carey of Wichita; two grandchildren, Shannon Carey of Wichita; and Courtney Hohl; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral was Saturday at the St. Paul United Church of Christ, Pastor Mary Klein officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Agnes Walton Memorial Fund at USD 405, Lyons, or the Agnes Walton Memorial Fund at Orpheum Theater, 200 N. Broadway, Suite 102, Wichita 67202. Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons, was in charge of arrangements. Martha Frances Batman Williams (1906-2002) GREAT BEND - Martha Frances Batman Williams, 96, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002, at Garden City. Mrs. Williams was born May 10, 1906, at Dallas, Iowa, to Walter and Carrie Willis Brown. In 1991, she moved from Wilson to Great Bend, where she was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. She married Ralph E. Batman Sept. 22, 1926, at St. John. He died in 1965. She married Sidney Williams July 27, 1969, at Great Bend. He died in 1992. She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Frieda Ilene Orr; two brothers, Leland and Howard Brown; and a sister, Ida Mae Stone. Survivors include three sons, Ralph E. Batman of Great Bend, Charles L. Batman of Otis and Elmo E. Batman of Kansas City, Kan.; a daughter, LaWanda Mae Farrell of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; a sister, Elsie McGee of Orange, Calif.; two stepsons, Sherril Williams and Chesley Williams, both of Norwalk, Calif.; two stepdaughters, Opal Crabtree of Norwalk, and Ina Mae Wentzel of Omaha, Neb.; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. The graveside service was Monday at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, the Rev. Mark Pennington officiating. Memorials may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene. Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, was in charge of arrangements. Mandi Kay Alexander (1978-2002) GREAT BEND - Mandi Kay Alexander, 24, Great Bend, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002, at Great Bend. Mrs. Alexander was born May 15, 1978, at Great Bend to Guy and Karen Mullenix Sunderland. She was a Great Bend resident for many years, having also lived in Bushton and Larned. She was a member of the Extreme Hope Christian Fellowship and a clerk at the Dolly Madison store. She had also worked at Rainbow Bakery and the Bushton Cafe. Survivors include two daughter, Brianna and Kirsten of the home; her parents, Guy and Karen Sunderland of Great Bend; the grandparents, Raymond and Mary Mullenix of Bushton and Etta Sunderland of Great Bend; a brother, Brian Brueggemann of El Reno, Okla.; and two sisters, Desiree Werth and Dawn Feist, both of Hutchinson. She was preceded in death by a grandfather, Guy Sunderland, and a sister, Sue Murray. The funeral was Monday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, the Rev. Mike Joiner officiating. Interment was in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials may be made to the Children¹s Trust Fund. Herschel 'Pete' Janssen (1913-2002) LORRAINE - Herschel ³Pete² Janssen, 89, Lorraine, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2002, at his residence. Mr. Janssen was born Sept. 3, 1913 to Lewis C. and Johanna Janssen. He was a lifetime resident of the Lorraine area, where he was a retired farmer/stockman and founder of Green Garden Angus. He was past president and an honorary member of the Kansas Angus Association and a member of the American Angus Association and the Lorraine Baptist Church. He married Marian Craig Nov. 16, 1935, at Kingman and following her death in 1993, Rosemary Feigenspan May 14, 1997, at Lorraine. She survives. He also was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tammy Boeken, in 1962. Other survivors are two sons, Arlo of Columbus, Mt., and Richard of Ellsworth; three daughters, Jo Walker of Canton, Rachel Meitler of Great Bend and Joyce Cotton of Golden, Colo.; a step-daughter, Mary K. Radenberg of Claflin; 15 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at the First Baptist Church, Lorraine, the Rev. Don Decker officiating. Burial was in Lorraine Baptist Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, was in charge of arrangements. Erwin Lynn Julian (1947-2002) MARQUETTE - Erwin Lynn Julian, 55, Marquette, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, at Hutchinson Hospital.. Mr. Julian was born on March 28, 1947, at Larned to Roy Eugene and Eva Marie (Finch) Julian. He lived in St. John until 1958 before the family moved to Holyrood. He graduated from Holyrood Rural High School in 1965, and later Dodge City Community College where he received his AA Degree. He then served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam for three years before returning and graduating from the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science in 1972. He lived in Yates Center from 1972 until 1991 when he moved to Marquette. He was a maintenance employee at Riverview Estates Nursing Home and a funeral director at Olson's Funeral Home, both of Marquette. On December 5, 1992, he was united in marriage to Glenda M. (Rush) Baxter at the Elim Lutheran Church in Marquette. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, Ruth Waters, brother, Gerald Rodney Julian, and an infant sister. Survivors include his wife, Glenda M., of the home in Marquette; a son, Michael E. Julian, Yates Center; a step-son, Kevin Baxter, Marquette; two daughters, Anna Marie George and her husband, Matt, Yates Center, and Nicole D. Collins and her husband, Justin, Cooperas Cove, Texas; a step-daughter, Melissa Riggs, and her friend, Martin MacCammon, Marquette; four grandchildren, Josie Riggs, Marquette, Dakota Julian, Wyatt George and Cassidy George, all of Yates Center. The funeral was Sept. 5 at the Elim Lutheran Church, Marquette, with Pastor Larry Cross officiating. Burial was in the Marquette Cemetery, north of Marquette, with Military Rites by the Marquette American Legion. Memorials may be made to the Elim Lutheran Church or Riverview Estates Nursing Home, both of Marquette. Bradley F. 'Kermit' Schaan (1964-2002) WILSON ­ Bradley F. "Kermit" Schaan, 38, Wilson, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, in a boating accident at Lake Wilson. Mr. Schaan was born July 3, 1964, at Turtle Creek, N.D., to Francis A. Schaan and the former Ramona Heinle. He grew up in Minot, N.D., lived in Arizona for 10 years and in Kansas for the last 13 years. Schaan was a gas maintenance foreman for Midwest Energy in Hays and member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson. He married Cynthia Kennedy March 6, 1982, in Salina. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Tiffany Schaan of Wilson and Lori Schaan of North Carolina; a son, Bradley, Jr., of Wilson; his parents, Ramona and Francis Schaan of Minot, N.D.; two sisters, Brenda Weber of Minot, N.D., and Bernadean Howell of Makoti, N.D.; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was Friday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson, Father Dan Scheetz officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Memorial Cemetery in Minot, N.D. Memorials may be made to the Bradley Schaan Memorial Fund (for the children¹s benefit). Jerry L. Small (1963-2002) WILSON - Jerry L. Small, 38, Wilson, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, in a boating accident at Lake Wilson. Mr. Small was born Nov. 25, 1963, at Russell to Gillen Small and the former Karen Krentzl. He was a lifetime resident of Wilson, where he owned and operated Smokey Hill Auto Body. He was a member of the Wilson Masonic Lodge, the Russell Shrine, Isis Temple, York Rite Masonic Body, Wilson Masonic Lodge and the Wilson United Methodist Church. He married Loretta Whitmer June 2, 1990, at Wilson. She survives. Other survivors include his parents, Karen and Gillen Small of Wilson; three sisters, Malia Rich of Garden City, Desda Prockish of Louisville, and Tanaya White of Ulysses; a brother, Gary Small of Wilson; and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral was Saturday at the Wilson United Methodist Church, Pastor Elaine Lord officiating. Burial was in Wilson City Cemetery with Masonic rites by Sumaria Lodge 298 of Wilson. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Children¹s Hospital in care of Foster Mortuary, 610 24th Street, Wilson 67490. Ida Fay Farrington (1917-2002) CARNEIRO - Ida Fay Farrington, 85, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, at Stoneybrook Retirement Community, Manhattan. Mrs. Farrington was born Feb. 10, 1917, in Ellsworth County to Warren Myron ³Bud² Webster and the former Bertha DeWitt. She had lived in Manhattan for the past five years, moving from Salina after also living in Ellsworth and Carneiro. She was a homemaker and former employee at El-Kan and a member of the Carneiro Methodist Church. She married Ralph Farrington Dec. 20, 1936, in Salina. He died in 1985. She also was preceded in death by two brothers, Orlin and Gordon. Survivors include a son, Warren, of Hoisington; a daughter, Sharon Claeys of Wamego; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren. The funeral was Saturday at Parsons Funeral Home, the Rev. Gene Langhofer officiating. Burial was in Carneiro Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Carneiro Community Center. Lucille Janssen (1922-2002) LORRAINE - Lucille Janssen, 79, Lorraine, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, at the Rice County District 1 Hospital, Lyons. Mrs. Janssen was born Nov. 4, 1922, in the Bethany community of Lincoln County to Charles E. Wirth and the former Clara Heide. She was a lifelong resident of the Lorraine area, where she was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church and the Dorcas Society. She married Arlen Janssen at the Bethany Baptist Church, Lincoln County, May 3, 1947. He survives. Other survivors are three sons, Steven Janssen, Geneseo, Douglas Janssen, Wichita, and Gerald Janssen, Lee's Summit, Mo.; a daughter, Elaine Jury, Manhattan; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Leach and Virginia Barnhill. The funeral was Monday at the First Baptist Church, Lorraine, Pastor Don Decker officiating. Burial was in the Lorraine Baptist Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Bushton First Responders or the Gideons. Guillermo Lerma (1913-2002) KANOPOLIS - Guillermo Lerma, 89, Kanopolis, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2002. Mr. Lerma was born Feb. 10, 1913, at Kanopolis to John and Michaela Perez Lerma. He was a lifetime resident of Kanopolis, where he was a miner and a demolitions expert for Independent Salt Co. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of VFW Post 6485 and American Legion Post 174, both at Ellsworth. He married Sarah Labarr Feb. 15, 1935. She died in 2000. Survivors include a daughter, Betsy J. Young of Schooley's Mountain, N.J.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The service will be private. Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson 67501 is in charge of arrangements. Grover Cleveland Snyder (1917-2002) Grover Cleveland Snyder, 85, Ellsworth, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Francis Campus, Wichita. Mr. Snyder was born April 5, 1917, in Norton County to John W. Snyder and the former Minnie Ethel Garton. He had lived in Ellsworth for eight years, moving from Great Bend. He was retired from the city of Hoisington as a water plant operator and electrician and as a motor route driver for newspapers at Great Bend and Ellsworth. Mr. Snyder, who received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart, also was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and World War II, where he was a member of the Flying Tigers and a Pearl Harbor survivor. He served in the Pacific Theater until his discharge because of wounds. He was VFW district commander and VFW Post 6485 commander in Ellsworth, a fourth-degree knight in the Knights of Columbus, Ellsworth, and past grand knight at Hoisington of the Knights of Columbus. He married Delores Reimer May 29, 1948, at Hoisington. She survives. Also surviving are a son, John, of Great Bend; two daughters, Gaye Davis of Benton and Elaine Snyder of Ellsworth; and six grandchildren. The funeral was at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Father Daniel Scheetz officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery with VFW military graveside rites. Memorials may be made to Bethphage. Parsons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Joyce Ann Besthorn (1935-2002) CLAFLIN - Joyce Ann Besthorn, 67, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2002, at the Haysville Healthcare Center. Mrs. Besthorn was born Sept. 22, 1935, in Ellsworth County to Merle L. ³Shorty² and Wilma Louise Hoth Rathbun. She was a homemaker and farmwife and a lifetime resident of the Claflin area, where she was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ, Holyrood, the Cleveland EHU, Barton County Extension Council and the Hoisington Swinging Stars Square Dance Club. She also was a 4-H leader and a spokesperson for the Kansas Wheat Commission. She married Herbert Lee Besthorn Oct. 7, 1954, at Holyrood. He died in 1990. Survivors include two sons, Bert L. Besthorn of Claflin and Scott J. Besthorn of Birmingham, Mich.; two daughters, Jodi Besthorn of Wichita and Dr. Elaine Besthorn of North Platte, Neb.; a brother, Ted Rathbun of Columbia, S.C.; and a grandchild. A family graveside service was conducted Oct. 8 at the St. Paul Cemetery, Holyrood. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Pastor Mary Lou Klein officiating. Memorials may be made to the Kansas 4-H Foundation or the Claflin Ambulance Service. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, was in charge of arrangements. Laura J. Cross (1961-2002) DODGE CITY - Laura J. Cross, 41, Dodge City, died Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, at Beverly Health Care Center, Abilene. She was born April 18, 1961, at Colby to Linda and Geraldine Thye Cross. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Missionary Church, Dodge City. Survivors include a son, Joseph Hamilton Jr., Ellsworth; three daughters, Marie Cross of Colby, Jessica Brandon Kuker of Ogden and Lisa Cross of Dodge City; four brothers, Scott Brown, Wesley Cross and Ed Cross, all of Dodge City, and Paul Cross, Topeka; and a sister, Julia Cross of Dodge City. The funeral was Tuesday at the First Missionary Church, Dodge City, the Rev. Terry Newmeyer officiating. Burial was in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City. Memorials may be made to the Laura Hamilton Memorial Fund in care of the Swaim Funeral Home, Dodge City. Louise Knisley (1913-2002) JUNCTION CITY - Louise Knisley, 89, Junction City, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, at the Select Specialty Hospital, Topeka. Miss Knisley was born Feb. 22, 1913, at Junction City to Phillips Hale and Wilma Anderson Knisley. She was graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1933. She lived in Ellsworth before moving to Junction City, where she worked for more than 35 years as a certified nurse's aide. Survivors include a cousin, Louis Brubaker of Bavaria. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Philip and Arthur; and a sister, Libby Hughes. The graveside service was Monday at the Ellsworth Cemetery, Pastor John Boyle officiating. The body was cremated. Mass-Hinitt Funeral Chapel of Junction City was in charge of arrangements. Mark Saunders (1953-2002) Mark Saunders, 49, Ellsworth, died Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, in Ellsworth. Mr. Saunders was born Aug. 25, 1953, in Tokyo, Japan to Dale Saunders and the former Nova Snook. In 1999, he moved from Salina to Ellsworth, where he was a staff sergeant at the Ellsworth Correctional Facility. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy who served in Vietnam. He married Pamela Barta March 17, 2000 in Ellsworth. She survives. Also surviving are three sons, Josh of Missoula, Mt., and Dustin and Bradley of Steamboat Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Marilyn Hubbard of Knoxville, Tenn., and Jill Sargent of Boise, Idaho; a stepson, Adam Barta of Topeka; a stepdaughter, Nicole Rose of Wichita; and a grandson, Jace Rose of Wichita. The memorial service was at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Parsons Funeral Home, Chaplain Greg Garringer officiating. The body was cremated. The family suggests memorials to the Spiritual Life Center at the Ellsworth Correctional Facility in lieu of flowers. Lilly Schultz (1908-2002) Lilly Schultz, 94, Ellsworth, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2002, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Mrs. Schultz was born Jan. 20, 1908, in Ellsworth County to Carl and Sophia Schultz Kohls. She was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth, where she was a cook at the Ellsworth Senior Center and served in several sales positions. She was a member of the Ladies Aide, the Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Good Samaritan Auxiliary. She also served as a volunteer at Good Sam's, helping with cards and the coffee shop. She married Walter Schultz May 2, 1928, in Ellsworth. He died in 1971. She also was preceded in death by four brothers, Jack, Emil, Ed and Ernie, and two sisters, Sophia and Anna. Survivors include a son, Lloyd Schultz of Long Beach, Calif.; six daughters, Dolores Mason of Great Bend; Gladys Schroeder of Austin, Texas; Shirley Olson of Manhattan, Janice Sneath of Kanopolis, Karen Kohlmeier of Sabetha and Joyce Schultz of Salina; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren. The funeral was 10 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 16) at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pastor Richard Andrus officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or to the Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Parsons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Phillip James Thielen (1956-2002) RUSSELL - Phillip James Thielen, 46, Russell, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2002. Mr. Thielen was born April 23, 1956, at Ellsworth. He was superintendent grounds keeper at Marysville and Russell municipal golf courses. Survivors include a daughter, Angela Thielen of Warrensburg, Mo.; three sons, Adam Thielen of Hays, Lucas Thielen of Abilene, Texas, and Brandon Funk of Manhattan; a brother, Brian Thielen of Sterling; three sisters, Marcine Howey of Salina Elaine Rowe of Pacific, Wash., and Jeanine Eschbaugh of Wilson. The funeral was Thursday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Dorrance. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Thielen Children Memorial Fund in care of the Russell Funeral Home, 610 N. Elm., P.O. Box 566, Russell 67665. Helen A. Kratky (1904-2002) WILSON - Helen A. Kratky, 97, Wilson, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2002, at the Wilson Nursing Center. Miss Kratky was born Oct. 10, 1904, in Lincoln County to William A. and Agnes Jarus Kratky. She was a homemaker and member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and Altar Society and the Nocturnal Adoration Society. Survivors include two sisters, Mary Soukup and Theresa E. Kasper, both of Wilson, and a brother, Joseph Kratky, Wilson. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Alois and Paul, and a sister, Frances Kroboth. The funeral was Monday at the St. Wenceslaus Church, Father Jerome Morgan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Verne D. Livingston (1909-2002) ENID, Okla. - Verne D. Livingston, 93, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at the St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Enid, after a short illness. Mr. Livingston was born July 21, 1909, in Kanopolis, Kan. to James P. and Etta Wood Livingston. He was graduated from Kanopolis High School and married his high school sweetheart, Mary Neuschafer, Sept. 4, 1928, in Hutchinson, Kan. He worked for the Independent Salt Co., Kanopolis, for 18 years. In 1946, he moved to Enid, Okla., where he worked for George E. Failing Co. for 14 years. In 1961, he started his own excavating business and retired in 1983. He played the guitar and other stringed instruments. He played with a band before moving to Enid and then played with the Ed Seeley Band for many years. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge. He was preceded in death by five brothers and his wife Feb. 3, 1983. Survivors include a daughter, Arliene Unruh of North Enid, Okla.; two sons, Jim of Chula Vista, Calif., and Larry of Enid; 12 grandchildren; and several great- and great-great grandchildren. Graveside service was Sept. 23 in the Garden Chapel in Memorial Park Cemetery, the Rev. Melvin R. Duncan officiating. Henninger-Allen Funeral Home, Enid, was in charge of arrangements. Mary Ada O'Donnell (1912-2002) KANSAS CITY, MO. - Mary Ada O'Donnell, 90, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2002, in Kansas City, Mo. Miss O'Donnell was born Jan. 13, 1912, in Ellsworth, Kan. She was graduated with honors from Ellsworth HIgh School in 1930 and from Ward Belmont College in Nashville, Tenn., in 1932. She also was a graduate of the University of Kansas, Lawrence, where she was a member of the sorority Alpha Delta Pi. She took medical training at Bell Memorial Hospital in Kansas City, Kan., before returning to Ellsworth. She worked for many years as a technician at Ellsworth County Hospital, which her father was instrumental in founding. A devoted daughter, she lived with and cared for her parents, Ada Beyler O'Donnell and Alfred O'Donnell, throughout their lives. Her adored dog, Flicka, was her constant companion. She was an active member of the Ellsworth County Historical Society, the PEO and the United Methodist Church in Ellsworth, where she taught Sunday school for years. In 1949, she traveled widely in Central and South America. She moved to Kansas City in the 1980s. Beloved by her friends, family and all who knew her, Miss O'Donnell is remembered as a sweet and gentle soul. Her companions and caregivers at Kingswood Manor in Kansas City, where she was a longtime resident, recall her warmth, her ready smile and her engaging sense of humor. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Martha O'Donnell and Frances O'Donnell Clark. Survivors include a niece, Cathleen Clark, and husband, Leigh Sealy of San Francisco; grand-niece Larkin Sealy of San Francisco; and numerous beloved O'Donnell cousins. A graveside service was Monday at the Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Francis Academy, Ellsworth. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, was in charge of arrangements. Helen I. Riggs (1928-2002) BUSHTON - Helen I. Riggs, 74, Bushton, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002. Mrs. Riggs was born Helen I. Osgood on Jan. 24, 1928, in Macksville. She was a homemaker and a caregiver. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence A., in 1982. Survivors include three sons, Dennis L. of Phillipsburg, Charles J. of Norwich, Conn., and Douglas E. of Bushton; two brothers, Francis Osgood of Council Grove and Kenneth Osgood of Kinsley; and six grandchildren. The funeral was at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at the First United Methodist Church, Bushton. Burial was in Bushton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Hospice of Barton County in care of Sillin Funeral Home, 214 W. Ave South, Lyons 67554. Visitation was from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Adrien A. Rozelle (1911-2002) Adrien A. Rozelle, 90, Ellsworth, died Monday, Sept. 30, 2002. Mrs. Rozelle was born Nov. 10, 1911, in Ellsworth County to Oscar and Mabel White Harts. She was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County, where she was a homemaker and a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 44, Willing Workers and the First United Methodist Church. She married Bert Rozelle Oct. 1, 1936, in Junction City. He died in 1995. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Susan Rozelle of Arkansas City; three brothers, Harvey Harts of Ellsworth, John Harts of Ogallala, Neb., and Roger Harts of Cleburne, Texas; a sister, Lucille Mays of Lyons; and four grandchildren. The funeral was Oct. 3 at the First United Methodist Church, Pastor Jim Newkirk officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Parsons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Jack J. Stubby (1931-2002) BROOKVILLE - Jack J. Stubby, 71, Brookville, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2002. Mr. Stubby was born July 30, 1931, at Lehigh. He was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Kay F.; two sons, Jim Stubby and Jim Lyne, both of Salina; three daughters, Vicky Wiebke of Ellsworth, Rita Dugger of Salina and Ann Shelly Brown of Vancouver, Wash.; two brothers, Bob of Grand Island, Neb., and Willis of Amarillo, Texas; and a grandchild. The funeral was Tuesday at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina 67401. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina. Memorials may be made to American Legion Post No. 62 Veronica Rose Dolezal (1905-2002) Veronica Rose Dolezal, 97, Ellsworth, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, at the Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Miss Dolezal was born Feb. 24, 1905 in Clear Creek Township in Ellsworth County to Anton and Anna Kaplan Dolezal. She was a lifetime resident of the Ellsworth area, where she was a housekeeper for the Ellsworth hospital. She was baptized as a Catholic. Survivors include a niece, Janice Wacker of Lincoln; and three nephews, Ernie Hanzlicek of Salina and Raymond Dolezal and Vernon Dolezal, both of Kanopolis. She was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Emanuel and Anthony, and sisters, Amalia, Anna, Mary, Frances, Josephine Hanzlicek and Christeen Brejcha. The funeral was Friday at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, the Rev. Daniel Scheetz officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association or the Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Dale L. Gustafson (1955-2002) WILSON - Dale L. "John" Gustafson, 46, Wilson, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002, at his home in Wilson. Mr. Gustafson was born Sept. 29, 1955, in Canyonville, Ore., to Dale W. and Wanda J. Cooper Gustafson. He was reared in Elsinore, Calif. and in 1977 moved to Wilson, where he was owner/operator of Wilson Marine Specialty. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, LaCrosse. He married Diana Patrick in 1974 in Salina. Survivors include two daughters, Shawna Moresco of Salina and Tara Kubick of Ozawkie; a son, Shannon of Wilson; his father and mother; four sisters, Deborah Webster and Kathryn Robison, both of Salina, Linda Ridder of Augusta and Dianna Brunsell of Tescott; and four grandchildren. The funeral was Wednesday at Foster Mortuary Chapel, Pastor Jim Wagner officiating. Burial was in Franklin Cemetery, Tescott. Gladys B. Anderson (1908-2002) SALINA -Gladys B. Anderson, 94, Salina, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2002. Mrs. Anderson was born Gladys B. Spittler June 30, 1908, in Geneseo. She was a beauty operator. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, in 1986. Survivors include a son, James of Aurora, Colo.; a daughter, Joan Snyder of Salina; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. The memorial service will be at a later date at the Belmont Boulevard Christian Church, Salina. Private inurnment will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina. Memorials may be made to the church. Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements. Laura F. (Swehla) Fesler Chastain (1913-2002) KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Laura F. (Swehla) Fesler Chastain, 89, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2002, at her home in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Chastain was born in 1913 in Lincoln County near Wilson. She married Reed Chastain in 1980 and was previously married to Paul Fesler. She worked for the Forum Cafeterias and retired in the mid 1970s. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Swope Park Chapter No. 520. She was preceded in death by her former spouses, her sisters, Rose Spaeth and Helen Schmitt; a brother, Richard Swehla, and a niece, Shirley Bunker. Survivors include a nephew, Frank D. Schmitt Jr. of Pleasant Valley, a great-nephew, Gary Bunker and wife, Nancy, Vassar, and great-great-nieces. The funeral was Saturday at D.W. Newcomer¹s Sons Floral Hills Chapel. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Richard G. Hokr OCALA, Fla. - Richard G. Hokr, 77, Ocala, Fla., died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at the Ocala Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hokr was born in Kanopolis, Kan. He had lived in the Ocala area since 1999, moving here from Pocono Lake, Pa. He was a member of the Ocala West United Methodist Church, the American Legion Post in Pocono, Pa., Woodworking, Poker and Bocce clubs of On Top of the World and Menders and Doers of Ocala West United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy Merchant Marines during World War II. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, R. Adrianne; four daughters, Paula Huber of Teaneck, N.J., Laura Asinari of Glendale, Ariz., Vicky Zaloom of Ramsey, N.J., and Cynthia B. Hokr of Lodi, N.J.; two sons, Bruce Hokr of Pompton Plains, N.J. and Martin Asinari of Melbourne, Fla.; two sisters, Mildred May Ferderer and Elizabeth Yeager, both of Wichita; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard, in 1975. Funeral arrangements were handled by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, TimberRidge Chapel, Ocala. Ruth E. Esterl (1907-2002) SALINA - Ruth E. Esterl, 95, Salina, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002. Mrs. Esterl was born Ruth E. Woolsey Nov. 16, 1907, at Ellsworth. She was a teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anton J., in 1983. Survivors include a son, Dick of Salina; a brother, Paul Woolsey of Denver; a sister, Lou Black of Brookville; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral was Wednesday at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Brookville. Memorials may be made to the church. Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401 was in charge of arrangements. Olive C. Holtz (1916-2002) ABILENE - Olive C. Holtz, 85, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at Alterra Sterling House, Abilene. She was born Nov. 25, 1916, at Lucas to Frank and Mary Rezeabek Novak. She was graduated from Wilson High School and the College of Cosmetology in Kansas City, Mo. She married Harold Holtz Jan. 1, 1939. In 1941, they moved to Clay Center, where they operated Modern Appliance and later owned and operated Slingsby Motel, Cafe and Filling Station and Mobil Jobbership for several years. She lived in the same home in Clay Center for 60 years before moving to Abilene five months ago. She was a member of the St. Paul¹s Episcopal Church and the Episcopal Women¹s Auxiliary in Clay Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, and a son, Douglas. Survivors include a son, Dr. Frank Holtz of Abilene; two sisters, Wilma Hirt of Fairway and Loretta Barta of Lucas; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The funeral was Monday at the St. Paul¹s Episcopal Church in Clay Center, the Rev. Susan Sawyer officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center. Memorials may be made to the church or the American Cancer Society. Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Diane Jackson (1941-2002) GREAT BEND - Diane Jackson, 60, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, at the Cherry Village Continuum of Care Facility, Great Bend. Mrs. Jackson was born Nov. 23, 1941, at Bartow, Fla. to Robert Eli and Audrey McBride Peacock. Since 1968, she had lived in the Great Bend area, where she was a homemaker. Survivors include three sons, Phillip Jackson of Great Bend, Bob Jackson of Geneseo and Garry Jackson of Gig Harbor, Wash.; a sister, Wanda Tyson of Bartow, Fla.; a brother, Robert V. Peacock, Naples, Fla; and seven grandchildren. A private memorial service is planned. Memorials may be made to Cherry Village Assisted Living. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, was in charge of arrangements. Melvin H. Steinle (1930-2002) DORRANCE - Melvin H. Steinle died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002, at his home in Dorrance. Mr. Steinle was born April 27, 1930, at Dorrance to Henry T. and Irene P. Coffey Steinle. He was a lifetime resident of the Dorrance area, where he was a farmer-stockman and a member of the First Lutheran Church. He married Fern Wire Sept. 17, 1949, at Dubuque. She survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Barbara Trickle of Bonner Springs; a son, Alan Steinle of Stockton; a sister, Vera Kuker of Parkville; a brother, Dean Steinle of Kimberling City, Mo.; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild. The funeral was Tuesday at the First Lutheran Church, Dorrance, Sister Diane Wagner officiating. Burial was in Dorrance City Cemetery. Foster Mortuary, Wilson, was in charge of arrangements. Brandon Michael Begnoche (1984-2002) CLAY CENTER - Brandon Michael Begnoche, 18, Clay Center, died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002, at the Salina Regional Health Center, Santa Fe Campus, after a 20-month battle with cancer. Mr. Begnoche was born June 3, 1984, in Winfield. He was a senior at Clay County Community High School, where he was a member of the cross country and track teams. He also was a member of the National Honor Society, the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, where he served as president of the Catholic Youth Organization. He enjoyed writing motorcycles and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Phil Begnoche and Edward Chavey. Survivors include his parents, Mike and Beth Begnoche of Clay Center; a brother, Justin of Clay Center; a sister, Roxie Martin of Clay Center; and his grandmothers, Anna Begnoche of Clyde and Elsine Chavey-Koch of Clyde. The funeral was Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Revs. Merlin Kieffer, LeRoy Metro and Loren Werth officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Brandon Begnoche Memorial Fund to be designated later. Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, was in charge of arrangements. Jimmie R. Robertson (1925-2002) WILSON - Jimmie R. Robertson, 77, Wilson, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002, at the St. Catherine Hospital, Garden City. Mr. Robertson was born Nov. 14, 1925, at Four Corners, Texas, to Elmer A. and Lavina J. ³Dolly² Reed Robertson. In 1992, he moved from Garden City to Wilson. He was a member of the VFW and the Masonic Lodge and was a chief petty officer with the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War II. He was an electrician. He married Joanne Smith Aug. 25, 1953, at DeQueen, Ark. She survives. Other survivers include a son, Samie D. Robertson of Henrietta, N.C.; a daughter, Jimmie Anne Owings of Garden City; a sister, Alene Copeland of Tomball, Texas; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Scott Lee Robertson; a sister, Etta L. Cummons; and a brother, Paul E. Robertson. The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday on the west side of Al¹s, Wilson. Inurnment will take place at a later date. The family requests memorials to the Jimmie R. Robertson Memorial Fund, in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home, Garden City. Margaret Rose Krueger (1916-2002) HAYS - Margaret Rose Krueger, 86, Hays, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, in Lawrence. Mrs. Krueger was born on a farm in Rose Valley near Downs on June 1, 1916, to Emil and Suzanne Selichnow. She was graduated from Osborne High School and joined the staff of the Osborne County Engineer, where she worked for several years before her marriage to August Henry Krueger Jr. of Natoma on Jan. 22, 1943. She served as the bookkeeper and organizer of the family businesses of manufacturing and oil production. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, where she was a district aide; the Daughter of the American Revolution, where she received the Patriot Award; the Federated Women¹s Clubs, the United Methodist Church and numerous civic and volunteer organizations. Survivors include two sons, August Henry Krueger III of Mission and Nelson Lytle Krueger of Lawrence; two sisters, Hilda Towne of Osborne and Veda Cordell of Concordia; four grandchidren and two great-grandchildren. The memorial service was Saturday at the First United Methodist Church. A graveside service was later in the day at the Natoma Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the Pastoral Care Department of the Hays Medical Center or the Hays United Methodist Church, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel, 20th and Pine, Hays, Kan. 67601. Guy Basil Small (1935-2002) PRATT - Guy Basil Small, 67, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002, at Pratt Regional Medical Center. Mr. Small was born May 27, 1935, at Nottinghill, Mo., the son of Robert and Leona Hesterly Small. He was a resident of Pratt for 13 years, moving from Salina, and a retired supervisor for the Kansas Department of Transportation. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, both at Pratt. He married Sandra J. Carpenter at Wichita on Oct. 14, 1957. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Ronald M., of Goddard, Lonnie W. of Medicine Lodge and Roy M. of Burden; four daughters, Vicki L. Whitehair of Hope, Rita Thurber of Winfield, Christi Bailey of Ellsworth, and Kathy Small of Lyons; a brother, James R., of Sawyer; two sisters, Betty Soper of Medicine Lodge, and Elinor Gallaugher of Isabel; 17 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, John; and two granddaughters, Rachel and Heather Thurber. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Larrison Mortuary, the Rev. Scott Bullerpresiding. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt with military graveside honors by the U.S. Army of Fort Riley. Memorials may be sent to Guy Small Memorial Fund, in care of the mortuary. Donald Trowbridge (1919-2002) RUSSELL - Donald Louis Trowbridge, 82, Russell, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, at the Hays Medical Center. Mr. Trowbridge was born Dec. 24, 1919, in Wayne County, Ill., the son of the former Daisy Belle Myers and Fred Benjamin Trowbridge. The family soon moved to the Rochelle, Ill., area, where Mr. Trowbridge was graduated in 1938 from Steward High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving as an artillery gun mechanic with A Battery, 301st Field Artillery Battalion, 94th Infantry Division, from Dec. 16, 1942, until Dec. 29, 1945. During two of those years, he was stationed in Europe and earned four bronze battle stars in major battles of World War II. He left the Army with the rank of technical sergeant fourth class. Mr. Trowbridge was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6240 in Russell, a life member of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge Association and a member of the 94th Infantry Division Association. He married Josephine A. McKittrick on May 3, 1946, in Great Bend. She survives. During their early years, the couple lived in Wilson, where Mr. Trowbridge worked as a miller at Wilson Flour Mill. In 1957, the couple moved to Russell, where Mr. Trowbridge later owned and operated Ace Oil Treating Company. He and a partner also established the Bear House Truck Stop in Bunker Hill. Other survivors include a son, David M. Trowbridge, Wilson; two daughters, Rebecca L. Blocher, Lawrence, and D. Caroline Trowbridge, Lawrence; a brother James B. Trowbridge, Rochelle, Ill.; a sister, Elsie Lamb, Muncie, Ind.; and two granddaughters, Erin E. Blocher and Sarah A. Zimmerman, both of Lawrence. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Clarence Trowbridge, Truman Trowbridge and Cecil Trowbridge; and three sisters, Ruby Byers, Flossie Card and Dorothy Homan. The funeral was Saturday at Pohlman¹s Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell, with Brother Augustine Rohde officiating. Burial followed in Wilson Cemetery, Wilson. The family suggests memorial contributions to St. John¹s Rest Home, Victoria, sent in care of the funeral home. Alvin L. Acheson Sr. (1928-2002) RUSSELL - Alvin L. Acheson Sr., 74, Russell, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002. Mr. Acheson was born Aug. 12, 1928, at Palco. He worked for United Telephone Co. for 41 years, retiring in 1988. He was preceded in death by a son, Robin Lynn. Survivors include his wife, Norma of Russell; four sons, Alvin Jr. of Wilson, Terry of Salina, Donald of Russell and Dan; two sisters, Twila Criswell of Hill City and Vivian Morris of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral was Tuesday at Pohlman¹s Memorial Chapel, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665. Burial will be in Bunker Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks in care of the mortuary. Francis C. Fiddler (1913-2002) SHAWNEE - Francis C. Fiddler, 89, Shawnee, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002, at his home. Mr. Fiddler was born July 11, 1913, in Port Huron, Mich. In the 1950s, he moved to the Kansas City area, where he owned and operated the Apple & Cider Market in Shawnee from 1959 to 1983. He also was the original owner of the 50 States Bird Feeders. He was a hard worker and an avid bird lover. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma, in 2001; and a daughter, Beth Ann Fiddler. Survivors include five daughters, Honor Kepka of Ellsworth, Ellen Ellis of Overland Park, Carol Conlin, Emporia, Sharon Gaither of Kansas City and Margaret Fiddler of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; a sister, Rose Richert of Port Huron, Mich.; and five grandchildren. Blake Edward Hanzlick (1959-2002) AUGUSTA - Blake Edward Hanzlick, 43, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002, at his home in Augusta. Mr. Hanzlick was born June 22, 1959 at Hays to Bill and Kay Huddleston Hanzlick. He was an electrician for the Kansas Turnpike Authority. Survivors include his wife, Lana; a son, Justin of Augusta; two daughters, Chelsey Hanzlick and Courtney Hanzlick, both of Augusta; the mother, Kay Hanzlick of Augusta; and two sisters, Juli Beard of Bend, Ore., and Linda Romero of Cincinnati, Ohio. The funeral was Saturday at the First United Methodist Church of Augusta. Memorials may be made to the ALS Foundation; Hospice Care of Kansas, El Dorado; the First United Methodist Church Youth, Augusta; or the Hanzlick Children College Fund. Dunsford Funeral Home, Augusta, was in charge of arrangements. Bobby Charles Heitschmidt (1930-2002) HOLYROOD - Bobby Charles Heitschmidt, 72, a farmer-stockman, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, at his home in Holyrood. Mr. Heitschmidt was born June 29, 1930, at the Ellsworth hospital to Charles J. and Nora Soeken Heitschmidt. He was a 1948 graduate of Holyrood Rural High School, a 1953 graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in agriculture and a 1962 graduate of Sterling College with a degree in elementary education. At Kansas State, he was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. On Aug. 19, 1951, he married Lavel Ann Russell at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Holyrood. Mr. Heitschmidt was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and served from 1953-55 during the Korean War. He served from 1957-77 as a liaison officer for the Air Force Academy, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. He was a member of American Legion Post 200. He was an elementary and junior high school teacher at Claflin from 1957-63. In 1963-64, he was the assistant office manager for the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service in Reno County before coming to Ellsworth County, where he served as the ASCS executive director for 26 years, 1964-1990. He served as president of District 5 of ASCS County Office Employees. In November 1999, he was elected to the Ellsworth County Commission, representing District 1. He was past president of the Kansas County Commissioners Association (1994), vice president of the Kansas Association of Counties, past president of both K-WORC (1995) and K-CAMP (1998) and a member of the Kansas Association of Counties. Since birth, he was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Holyrood, and past president of the congregation. He was a member of the Lutheran Layman¹s League and a Lamplighter for Aid Association for Lutherans. He served as past president of the Hoisington Lutheran Hospital and was a board member for 20 years. He was a sales representative for Double H Auction and Realty. He also was a member of the Ellsworth County Catbakers and the Holyrood Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Lavel; two sons, Tony and wife Robyn of Holyrood, and Todd and wife Rae of Leoti; a daughter, Conetta and husband Mark Suchon of Seabrook, Texas; a sister, Caroline Pflughoeft of Claflin; five grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at the St. Peter Lutheran Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the St. Peter Lutheran Church, or the Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University in care of Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Opal M. Hildebrandt (1927-2002) Opal M. Hildebrandt, 75, Ellsworth, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002. Mrs. Hildebrandt was born Opal M. Howard in Lincoln. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death in 2000 by her husband, Elmer. Survivors include two sons, Jerry Hildebrandt of Salina and Roy Birka of Ellsworth; three daughters, Linda Walker of Big Sandy, Tenn., Candy Lyne of Ellsworth and Eleanor Dinkie of Ellsworth; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Tuesday at the Immanuel Cemetery, Vesper. Memorials may be sent ³in memory of Opal² to Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, 401 W. Iron, Salina 67401. Edna Hochman (1926-2002) Edna Hochman, 76, Ellsworth, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002. at the Wilson Nursing Home. Mrs. Hochman was born Sept. 13, 1926, at Brookville to William and Marie Bradford Boyer. She was a lifetime resident of the Ellsworth area, where she was a homemaker and a member of OES Chapter 44, Ellsworth. She married Martin Hochman Jr. April 4, 1950, in Lincoln County. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Myron Hochman of Ellsworth; three daughters, Dianne Rogers of Lorraine, Roxie Janssen of Geneseo and Sharrilyn Smith of Wichita; two sisters, Winnona McCall of McPherson and Irene Matzek of Phoenix, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by two sons, Marlin and Marty IV. The service was Wednesday at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, Pastor Mary Lou Klein officiating. Burial will be in Ellsworth Cemetery with OES rites. Memorials may be made to the Wilson Nursing Home or the Shriners Crippled Children¹s Hospital. Joseph Dale Macek (1932-2002) SALINA - Joseph Dale Macek, 70, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002, at the Salina Regional Health Center. Mr. Macek was born June 28, 1932, on the family farm in Noble Township to Joseph J. and Lydia Pertle Macek. He was graduated from Ellsworth High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, the Wilson Council Knights of Columbus, an honorary life member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Post 262 Wilson American Legion, Machinists Union Local 2328 Salina, a past president of the Wilson Chamber of Commerce and a former member of the church council. He was a former John Deere dealer, parts man and retired machinist for Raytheon Aircraft, Salina. He married Alice Doubrava Jan. 25, 1958, at Ellsworth. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Jerry D. of Wilson; a daughter, Ramona M. of Topeka; a sister, Bernadine Bachman of Ellsworth; two grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. His parents, two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. The funeral was Wednesday at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Father Jerome Morgan officiating. Memorials may be made to the church, the Wilson Senior Center or Wilson American Legion Post 262. Foster Mortuary, Wilson, was in charge of arrangements. D.J. Prochaska (1988-2002) D.J. Prochaska, 14, Ellsworth, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus, Wichita. D.J. was born Sept. 7, 1988, at Beloit to Terry Maske and the former Sara Wallace. She moved to Ellsworth three years ago from Abilene. She was an eighth grade student at Kanopolis Middle School and a member of the Ash Creek 4-H Club and the Flying DX Junior Rodeo Association. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Sara and Robert Prochaska of Ellsworth; her father, Terry Maske of Fairport; the maternal grandparents, Don and Jane Wallace of Beloit; and the paternal grandparents, Roger and Jan Prochaska of Ellsworth and Bill and Loretta Maske of Fairport. The funeral was Saturday at the St. Bernard¹s Catholic Church, Pastor Mary Lou Klein and Father Daniel Scheetz officiating. Memorials may be given to the D.J. Prochaska Memorial Fund. Parsons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Ruth Ellen Stewart (1932-2002) BUSHTON - Ruth Ellen Stewart, 70, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002, at the Ellinwood District Hospital. Mrs. Stewart was born Oct. 28, 1932, at Mindenmines, Mo. to Ora O. and Mary Louella Maxwell Hilton. She lived in Wichita for 45 years before moving to Bushton seven years ago. She was a homemaker. She married Gilbert Franklin Stewart Sept. 2, 1950, at Springdale, Ark. He died in 1975, She also was preceded in death by a son, Roger F.E. Stewart in 1993; a granddaughter, Tina Stewart; and brothers and two sisters. Survivors include a son, Phil Stewart of Bushton; two daughters, Belinda Sue Ashley of Wichita and Bonna Lynne Baize of Wichita; two sisters; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The graveside service was Saturday at Rosedale Cemetery, Mulberry. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Ruth E. Stewart in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, Ks. 67544. Joseph Branda (1922-2002) WILSON - Joseph E. Branda. 80, Wilson, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002, at Salina. Mr. Branda was born Jan. 10, 1922, at Luray to Joseph F. and Josie Hynes Branda. He lived in Russell his entire life before moving to Wilson. He was an air conditioning, heating and appliance serviceman for Deines & Humburg¹s. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wilson. He married Clarice Knoll Oct. 29, 1951, at Russell. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Joseph N. Branda of Liberal; four daughters, Clarice M. Scheck of McAlester, Okla., Margaret Longolia of Chico, Calif., Julia Anne Drake, Middletown, Ohio, and Mary Zorn of Wilson; 12 grandchildren; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Richard, and a sister, Matilda Novak. The funeral is 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at the St. Wenceslaus Church, the Rev. Jerome Morgan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors by members of the Russell VFW. Foster Mortuary, Wilson, is in charge of arrangements. LeMoyne R. Frederick (1921-2002) HOBBS, N.M. - LeMoyne R. Frederick, 81, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2002, at Hobbs, N.M. Mr. Frederick was born May 2, 1921, at Ellsworth, Kan. He moved to Hobbs in 1967 from Los Alamos, where he was bureau chief for the Santa Fe New Mexican. He was a journalist and a U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II. He married Joyce Schaffer. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Steven Frederick of Arlington, Texas; three daughters, Judy Schlotterback of Farmington, N.M., Sharon Turner of Odessa, Texas, and Carol Noble of Alva, Okla.; and two sisters, Leatrice Foley of North Carolina and Joann Janne of Mesa, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Pershing and Clarice. The graveside service was 2 p.m. Wednesday in Wilson City Cemetery, Pastor Elaine Lord officiating. Foster Mortuary, Wilson, was in charge of arrangements. Norma Pflughoeft (1920-2002) RUPERT, Idaho - Norma Pflughoeft, 82, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002, at Minidoka Memorial Hospital Extended Care. Mrs. Pflughoeft was born Aug. 20, 1920, at Kingfisher, Okla., to the Rev. Arthur and Katherine (Peper) Schroeder. She lived in Oklahoma until she was 10 years old, and moved to Ellsworth, Kan., where her father was the pastor of a rural parish. She married Melvin Pflughoeft on Feb. 9, 1941. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Rupert and farmed. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Rupert, where she was involved in several church organizations. She was a Pink Lady at Minidoka Memorial Hospital, and was in charge of the American Red Cross Blood Mobile for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; her parents; three brothers, Art, Norbert and Marvin; and a sister, Alma. She is survived by two daughters, Ardyth Del Santo of Atlanta, Ga., and Susan Breezee of Pocatello, Idaho; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Lorna Schroeder of Ellsworth, Anna May Hochman of Geneseo, Ruth Kasiska of Kanopolis, and Jeanette Westerhaus of Wichita; two brothers, Kenneth Schroeder of Austin, Texas, and Lambert Shroeder of Nampa, Idaho; and her stepmother, Hilda Schroeder of Ellsworth, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Rupert with the Rev. Gary S. Benedix officiating. Burial was in the Rupert Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church. Hansen Mortuary, Rupert, was in charge of arrangements. Calleene Rathbun (1930-2002) Calleene Rathbun, 72, Ellsworth, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, at Salina Regional Heath Center - Santa Fe Campus. Mrs. Rathbun was born March 9, 1930, in Pearson, Okla., to Odem Bettis and the former Viola Villines. She lived most of her life in Rice and Ellsworth counties, where she was a homemaker and retired medical clinic office manager. She was secretary for Willing Workers and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She married Jack C. Rathbun Aug. 6, 1947, at Ellsworth. He survives. Also surviving are four sons, Jerry, Kelley and Kendall, all of Ellsworth, and Jackie of Kanopolis; a daughter, Susie Carney of Andover; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Treva, Nicholas and Jessie. The funeral was Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth, Pastor Mark Kayser officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or to Smoky Hill Campers. Parsons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Brian L. Rozell (1942-2002) ARKANSAS CITY - Brian L. Rozelle, 60, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2002, at his home in Arkansas City. Mr. Rozelle was born May 13, 1942, at Ellsworth to Floyd Burton ³Bert² and Adrien Alice Harts Rozelle. He was reared in Ellsworth, where he was graduated from high school in 1960. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force, serving two years in Turkey. He was an instrument-rated pilot. Upon his discharge from the service, he worked as a disc jockey and reporter for KUPK radio station in Garden City, KSAL in Salina and KABI in Abilene. He started work as an electronic technician for the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad in 1978. He moved to Arkansas City in 1981. He was a life member of the Spencer-Ralston Post 1254 VFW and the Shelton Beaty Post 18 American Legion, a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union and past president of the local chapter of the Christian Motorcyclist Association. He also was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where he was chairman of the Finance Committee and a certified lay speaker. He married Susan Fugitt Morris June 20, 1992. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Joel Morris of Olathe; three daughters, Sarah Kempke of Olathe and Emily Messing and Abby Dickey, both of Arkansas City; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the church and T.H.E. Brian Trust in care of Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home of Arkansas City. Funeral arrangements are being made through the funeral home. Sister Marilyn Foote 1933-2000 CONCORDIA - Sister Marilyn Foote, 67, Concordia, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, at Nazareth Motherhouse, Concordia. Sister Foote was born Dorothy Kathryn Foote in Black Wolf. She was a registered nurse at St. Mary's Hospital, Manhattan; St. Joseph Hospital, Concordia; and St. John's Hospital, Salina. She served as executive counselor for the Sister of St. Joseph, Concordia, and later as administrator of Medaille Center, Salina. She was a staff member at Manna House of Prayer, Concordia. Survivors include three sisters, Barbara Steiner of Great Bend, Margaret Fox of St. Joseph, MO; and Kathleen Triplett of Junction City; and a brother, Thomas Foote of Bloomfield Hills, MI. The funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Nazareth Convent Chapel, the Rev. Stephen Muth officiating. Burial was in Nazareth Cemetery. A wake was held at 7 p.m. Monday, September 3, 2000 at the Convent Chapel, with Sister Jeanette Wasinger as eulogist. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph Retirement Fund of the Apostolic Ministry Fund. Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 W. Sixth, Concordia 66901, is handling arrangements. Ivagene Humbarger 1928-2000 Salina, KS - Ivagene Humbargar, 72, died August 31, 2000 at her home in Salina, KS. Born Clara Ivagene Andrews on August 30 1928 at Salina. She had been a Salina resident her entire life. She had worked for the former St. Johns Hospital as a nurses aide and then for the former Asbury Hospital as a nurses aide for over 30 years. She was a member of the St. Johns Lutheran Church, the Silver Needles Club, the Christian Womens Club, the F. E. C. Club, the Pennys for Friendship Club, and the Golden Years Center all of Salina, KS. She is preceded in death by her husband, Milford L., who died in January 2000. She is survived by one son, Timothy, of Salina. Three daughters, Kay Dorit, of Phillipsburg; Susan Roudybush of Holyrood; and Jane Burch of Salina. Three brothers, William Andrews and Thomas Andrews both of Salina and Robert Andrews of Tescott. One sister, Myrtle Werner of Salina; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2000 at the Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth St., Salina. Cremation will follow the service. Memorials can be made to Hospice of Salina or to St. Johns Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Sunday, 1 to 8 p.m. at the Ryan Mortuary. Wendell P. Stull 1919-2000 CHAPMAN - Wendell P. Stull, 80, Chapman, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000, at Geary Community Hospital, Junction City. Mr. Stull was born Nov. 26, 1919, at Palco and was a resident of Chapman since 1961. He coached and taught at Holyrood for 13 1/2 years and at Chapman High School, where he was coach of the 1965 state championship basketball team and athletic director until retirement in 1985. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II and member of Plainville Masonic Lodge, Holyrood Order of the Eastern Star, Chapman American Legion Post 240 and Chapman United Methodist Church and was a life member of the National Education Association. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of the home; a son, Ronald of Topeka; a sister, Wanda Braun of Russell; a stepsister, Janice Sage of Granbury, Texas; and three grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Chapman United Methodist Church, the Rev. Kenneth Trickle, Jr. officiating. Burial will be at 4 p.m. Friday in Pleasant View Cemetery, Palco. Memorials may be made to Chapman United Methodist Church or the charity of the donor's choice. Visitation will be from Thursday morning to Friday morning at Londeen Funeral Home, 206 W. Fifth, Chapman. Frances E. "Barney" Chiles 1909-2000 Holyrood - Frances E. "Barney" Chiles, 91, formerly of Holyrood, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000, at Wilson Nursing Center. Mrs. Chiles was born Frances E. Barons on March 4, 1909, at Natoma. She was an office manager with Western Belfour in Denver and was a partner with her husband in promitional advertising. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church of Holyrood and the church Ladies Aid and the American Legion Auxiliary. Her husband, James, died in 1952. Survivors include a stepson, James T. Chiles, Jr. of Garland, TX. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Holyrood, Pastor John Sharp officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lyons Cemetery, Lyons. Memorials may be made to the church or Wilson Nursing Center. There will be no visitation. Parsons Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Bishop Robert Mize, Jr. 1907-2000 Salina - Bishop Robert Mize, Jr., who founded the Saint Francis Academy (then the St. Francis Boys Home) in 1945 in Ellsworth, KS, died on August 17 in Fresno, California. He was 93. Mize was born February 4, 1907 in Emporia, to the Rev. Robert Mize, Sr., and wife Margaret. Mize received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kansas, 1928, and went to the General Theological Seminary in New York City. There he received a Master's of Divinity in 1932. He later received a Doctor of Sacred Theology degree in 1960. He was ordained to the Priesthood in November 1932 by his father, the then Bishop Mize. In 1945 he founded the St. Francis Boys Home and established Therapy In Christ: a therapy founded on unconditional love, forgiveness, honesty, and starting and ending each day wth God. He served as director of the Ellsworth and Salina campuses from 1945 to 1960. The Saint Francis Academy has grown to a national ministry of 30 programs in nine states. After much thought, Mize answered a call to the Province of Southern Africa in 1960 and was consecrated Bishop of Damaraland. He served in this capacity unil 1968 and remained as an assistant to his successor until 1970. The following three years, Mize was Vicar of Trinity Marshall/St. Mary's in Fayette, MO. From 1973 to 1976 he again lived in South Africa as a missionary to the Diocese of Botswana. He was Vicar at St. Raphael in Oakhurst, CA, from 1977 to 1981. He was also Assisting Bishop. Mize has been a Collegial Bishop since 1970. He was an associate with the Society of St. John the Evangelist and belonged to the Episcopal Synod of America. Memorial services will be held at St. James Cathedral in Fresno, CA, Sunday, September 24, at 3 p.m.; and at Christ Cathedral in Salina, KS, Friday , September 29, at 11 a.m. Izetta Pearl Stanclift 1916-2000 KANOPOLIS - Izetta Pearl Stanclift, 84, died Sept. 24 at Ellsworth County Medical. She was born March 3, 1916, at Kanopolis, the daughter of George and Margarite G. Stout Nakes. A Kanopolis resident for 25 years, she was a film technician for Columbia Motion Pictures, Kansas City, MO, and Holywood, CA, and worked at El-Kan, Ellsworth, for eight years. She belonged to Kanopolis United Methodist Church, and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Kanopolis. She married Byran M. Stanclift at Kansas City, MO, he died in 1985. Survivors include: a daughter, Shirlee Freisner, Kanopolis; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Andrew L. Nakes. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with Pastor Rodger Constable and the Rev. Al Hysom presiding. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and until service time Thursday, both at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Kanopolis Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Salina or to the American Cancer Association, both in care of the funeral home. Louise J. McKee Allen 1916-2000 PRAIRIE VILLAGE - Louise J. McKee Allen, 84, of Prairie Village, KS, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Somerset Health Center, Claridge Court, where she was a resident. Memorial services were Monday, Sept. 25 at the Country Club United Methodist Church, Kansas City, MO. Private entombment was at Mt. Moriah Cemetery Mausoleum. Suggested memorials are to the church to the Children's Center for the Visually Impaired, 31st and Main, Kansas City, MO, 64112. Louise was born in Springfield, MO, where she attended Southwest State Teacher's College. She was married in May 1945 to Clair Allen. She was a resident of Kansas City since 1950, a member of the Country Club United Methodist Church, and an active member in many civic organizations. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clair H. Allen in 1995; her brother, Jack W. McKee of Riverside, CA, and her sister Mildred McKee Fite of Tahlequah, OK. She is survived by nieces and nephews and a brother-in-law, Richard D. Allen, Ellsworth and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Thompson, Little River. Elmer W. Hildebrandt 2000 ELLSWORTH - Elmer W. Hildebrandt, 79, died Monday, Sept. 25 at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, Salina is handling arrangements. Fern E. Klima 1919-2000 KANOPOLIS - Fern E. Klima, 80, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000 at Via Christi, Wichita. Mrs. Klima was born Fern E. Boyer on Oct. 31, 1919, at Kanopolis and was a resident of Salina since 1978. She was a clerk and office manager for Safeway Stores, Kansas City, had been shipyard scarfer at Long Beach, CA, and was a former elementary school teacher. She was a member of the Kanopolis Methodist Church. Her husband, Gailand died in 1989. Survivors include three brothers, David of Midwest City, OK, LeRoy of Borger, Texas and Fred of Ellsworth; and two sisters, Mabel Turlure and Luella Malhado, both of Kanopolis. The service was Sept. 23 at the Kanopolis Cemetery, the Rev. Al Hysom officiated. Memorials may be made to donor's choice. Mary A. Mullender 1931-2000 VISTA, CA - Mary A. Mullender, a Vista resident for twenty years died on Sept. 19. She was born May 31, 1931, in Ellsworth County to Theodore and Thelma Hays Wilkens. Mary grew up and attended schools in Lorraine and went on to receive a Bachelor's degree from Fort Hays University in 1953. She taught elementary grades in Kansas, Massachusetts and California seven years before retiring to homemaking and caring for her family. On August 9, 1955 she married John Mullender at Lorraine. He survives. Other survivors include: a daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Matt Dixon, and grandchildren, Jonathan and Alexis of Tenecula, CA. A sister, Ellen Ehler of Holyrood and a brother, Glenn Wilkens of Overland Park. On Sept. 27, a memorial service will be held in Vista, at the First Lutheran Church at 1410 Foothill Dr. On Tuesday Oct. 10 at 10:30 a.m., Mary's ashes will be interred at a graveside service in the Lorraine Baptist Cemetery at Lorraine. Memorials maybe made to the Heart Fund or donor's choice. Merritt L. Anderson 1913-2000 LAKEWOOD, CO. - Merritt L. Anderson, died July 19, he was 87. Services were private. The body was cremated and inurnment will be in Crown Hill. Mr. Anderson was born January 26, 1913, in Denver, CO. He married Marjorie Ney, formerly of Wilson. From 1940 to 1946 he worked in Panama on the Transisthmus Highway in the Canal Zone. His entire career was spent with the U.S. Department of Transportation. Anderson retired as Regional Executive Officer for Federal Highways. His interests included; theater work, both acting and directing in the Denver Civic Theater. He was a member of El Jebel Shrine, various interbodies in the Shrine and Masonic Lodge No. 5. He is survived by his wife and one son Merritt L. Anderson, Jr. of Colorado Springs, four grand children and four great-grand children. Contributions maybe made to El Jebel Shrine Crippled Children, 4625 West 50th Avenue, Denver, CO 80212 or Denver Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec, Denver, CO. 80231. Velma Jean Nelson 1913-2000 LINDSBORG - Velma Jean Nelson, 71, Lindsborg, formerly of rural Marquette, died Sept. 14 at the Salina Regional Medical Center, Santa Fe Campus. Velma was born July 27, 1929, at rural Marquette, the daughter of Mauritz and Katie Smith Johnson. She married Norman Lee Nelson Jan. 26, 1952, at Marquette. He died July 15, 1989. Velma was a homemaker and spent most of her life on the farm. After Norman's passing, she moved to Lindsborg where she lived for the past 10 years. She was a member of the Elim Lutheran Church, the WELCA organization of the church, the Langley Empire Homemakers Club, and the Quilt and Embroidery Club, all of Marquette. Preceding her in death were her parents; three sisters, infant Irene Johnson, Dora Gile and Marie Gomer; and three brothers, Richard "Rick" Johnson, Archie Johnson and Leslie Johnson. Survivors include one son, Deryl Nelson, El Reno, Okla.; one daughter, Kathy Ponton, Delphos; one sister, Pauline Nelson, Lindsborg; and four grandchildren, Randi and Bailey Ponton, Rowdy Nelson and Alichia Nelson. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Sept. 18 at the Elim Lutheran Church, Marquette, with the Rev. Larry Cross officiating. Burial was at the Marquette Cemetery, north of Marquette. Memorials are suggested to the church and the Senior Center, both of Marquette, in care of Olson's Funeral Home, Marquette. Norman Gene Baldwin 1929-2000 CIMARRON - Norman Gene Baldwin, 71 died Sept. 14 at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City. He was born Feb, 29, 1929, in rural Rush County. He was a school administrator and a member of the Cimarron United Methodist Church, USA (Emeritis) Council of Superintendents, Elks Club and Rotary Club, both of Cimarron, Phi Delta Kappa and Kappa Sigma Kappa. He was also an Army veteran, a member of KSHSAA, KASCD and KASBO Board of Directors, a former president of KSTA and a life member of AASA and KNEA. His wife, Mildred, died in 1993. Survivors include a son, Jim of Overland Park; two daughters, Debra Burkhart of Coon Rapids, Minn., and Susan Manes of Ellsworth; a brother, Bev Baldwin of La Crosse; and six grandchildren. The funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church, Cimarron, with the Rev. Frank DeFisher officiating. Burial was at Cimarron Cemetery with military rites by Veterans of Foreign Wars Howard Gotschall Post 1714. Memorials are suggested to the Norman Baldwin Memorial Scholarship Fund, in care of Swaim Funeral Home, 1901 S. 14th, Dodge City, KS 67801 Albina E. Wanek 1902-2000 KANOPOLIS - Albina E. Wanek, 97, Kanopolis, died Sept. 12 at Ellsworth County Medical Center. She was born Albina E. Vodraska Nov. 8, 1902, at Blackwolf and was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church and St. Bernard's Ladies Guild, both of Ellsworth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, in 1967, a grandson and a great grandson. Survivors include two daughters, Rose Marie Dolezal, Kanopolis, and Lillian Garrett of Alva, Okla.; seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. The funeral was at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church with the Rev. Daniel Scheetz officiating. Burial was at the Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Bernard's Catholic Church or St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Kanopolis, both in care of Parsons Funeral Home of Ellsworth. Barbara E. Jiricek 1914-2000 ELLSWORTH - Barbara E. Jiricek, 85, died Sept. 18 at Good Samaritan Retirement Village, Villa Grace in Ellsworth. She was born Nov. 15, 1914, in Ellsworth County, the daughter of Godfrey and Anna Warta Soukup. She married Ernest A. Jiricek Jan. 5, 1938, in Ellsworth. He died April 16, 1988. A lifetime resident of Ellsworth County, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Jiricek was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church and the Altar Society, both of Ellsworth. Survivors include one sister, Cecilia Wamhoff of Ellsworth; and several nieces and nephews. Vigil service was at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Parsons Funeral Home in Ellsworth. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church with the Rev. Daniel Scheetz officiating. Burial will be at Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of the funeral home. Grace C. Lair 1919-2000 ELLSWORTH - Grace C. Lair, 81, died, Sept. 12 at Salina Regional Health Center. She was born Grace C. Wainwright on Feb. 9, 1919, at Grand Junction, Colo., and was an Ellsworth resident since 1982, coming from Ellinwood and Wichita. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Thomas, died in 1992. Survivors include a son, Glen of Glenwood, Ark.; two daughters, Muruth Gunn of Spokane, Wash., and Ruby Leffel of Flagstaff, Ariz.; a sister, Flora Warren, Ellsworth; 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. The service was at 2 p.m. Sept. 15 at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. John Snook officiating. Memorials are suggested to Ellsworth County Medical Center Inhalation Therapy, in care of Parsons Funeral Home in Ellsworth. Mary N. Hoffman 1915-2000 CARNEIRO - Mary N. Hoffman, 84, died Sept. 7 at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center in Salina. She was born Sept. 24, 1915, in Saline County, the daughter of James Henderson and Carrie Esabelle Miller Keller. She married Donald W. Hoffman June 21, 1959, at Salina. He died Jan. 14, 1996. A longtime Carneiro resident, moving to Salina five years ago, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Hoffman belonged to the Carneiro United Methodist Church. Survivors include one sister, Verna Austin, Culver; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by three brothers and six sisters. Funeral was Monday at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with the Rev. Al Hysom officiating. Burial was at the Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Carneiro United Methodist church or to the Webster Hall, Carneiro, both in care of the funeral home. Mae Nelson 1913-2000 LYONS - Mae Nelson, 87, Lyons died Sept. 8 at Lyons Good Samaritan Center. She was born Mae Tucker May 25, 1913, at Memphis County, Mo., and was a Lyons resident since 1985, coming from Sterling, Colo. She was a homemaker and a member of the United Methodist Church, Geneseo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ely E. Nelson, in 1974; a daughter, Beverly Ann Nelson; and three grandchildren. Survivors include eight sons, Calvin Tucker, George Nelson and John Nelson, all of Lyons, Kenneth Nelson and Robert Nelson, both of Marquette, Charles Nelson of Tujunga, Calif., and Richard Nelson of Springfield Mo.; a daughter, Sandra Wingert of Hutchinson; 32 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildern; and 32 great-great-grandchildern. The funeral was Tuesday at Glidden-Ediger Chapel, McPherson, with the Rev. Robert Friesen officiating. Burial was at McPherson Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Lyons Good Samaritan Center. Laura M. Tickner 1920-2000 ODESSA, Texas - Laura M. Tickner, 79, died Sept. 5, at Seabury Nursing Center, Odessa. She was born Oct. 23, 1920, at Wichita. An Odessa resident, she was a homemaker. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Family rosary was Saturday at Foster Mortuary, Wilson. Funeral mass was Saturday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wilson, with the Rev. Jerome Morgan presiding. Burial was at the church cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the church, in care of the mortuary. Albina Wanek 1902-2000 ELLSWORTH - Albina Wanek, 97, of Ellsworth died Sept. 12. Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced by Parsons Funeral Home in Ellsworth. Grace Lair 1919-2000 ELLSWORTH - Grace Lair, 81, of Ellsworth died Sept. 12. Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced by Parsons Funeral Home in Ellsworth. Betty J. Kale 1926-2000 ELLSWORTH - Betty J. Kale, nee Reman, 74, of Pickerington, Ohio, formerly of the Wilson, Ellsworth and Holyrood areas, passed away August 16 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, George F. Sr. and Grace P. Redman and brother, Leon G. Redman. She is survived by her husband, Don, Pickerington; stepchildren, Joe (Ruth Ann) Kale, Pickerington, Monna Lou (Bill) Kaufman, Groveport, Ohio, Susie (Bill) Wolfe, Lubbock, Texas; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters Arlene (Leo) Helus, Columbus, Ohio; Beverly Bailey, Pickerington; brother George F. (Janie) Redman, Salina; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home, Pickerington, on Aug. 21. Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery, Pataskala, Ohio. Memorials are suggested to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 1144 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215, in Betty's memory. Norma Ailene Doris Jean Chard 1925-2000 ODGEN - Norma Ailene Doris Jean Chard, 75, Ogden, died Sept. 5, at Mercy Health Center, Manhattan.She was born Norma Ailene Doris Jean Brown Jan. 12, 1925, at rural Lincoln County and was a resident of the Manhattan area for more than 40 years. She was a secretary for U.S. Weary Law Offices, Junction City, and for Kansas State University in printing and was a licensed child-care provider at Manhattan for many years. She was a member of Harmony Rebekah Lodge 689. Survivors include her husband, Robert Irwin, Ogden; three daughters, Victory Rodriguez, Sherri Silva, and Cindy Chard-Bergstrom, all of Manhattan; two sons, Donald and Dennis, both of Manhattan; two sisters, Ethel Parson of Canyon City, Colo.; and LaVaughn Kubick of Ellsworth; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Sept. 7 at Yorgensen-Meloan-Lodeen Funeral Chael, Manhattan, with the Rev. Steven Ackerman officiating. Burial will be in Fort Riley Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home, 1616 Poyntz, Manhattan 66502. Helen Haring 1911-2000 BUSHTON - Helen Haring, 89, died Sept. 5 at her daughter's home in High Rolls, N.M. She was born Aug. 5, 1911, at Bushton, the daughter of Martin L. and Pearl Loran Shonyo. She had been a resident of High Rolls since 1995, moving from Bushton. She was a 1929 graduate of Bushton High School and a 1933 graduate of Emporia State University. She was a school teacher in Kansas, Colorado, and Florida. She belonged to United Methodist Church, Bushton. On March 3, 1934, she married E. L. 'Lee' Haring at Council Grove. He died Oct. 14, 1999. Survivors include a son, David L. Sealy, Texas; a daughter, Wanda Lee Cumba, High Rolls, N.M.; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral was Sept. 9, at United Methodist Church, Bushton, with the Revs. Barbara Parker and David Trott presiding. Burial was at Bushton Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Alamogordo Home Care and Hospice, or the Kansas Historical Society, both in care of Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons. Glenn C. Herrin 1915-2000 WICHITA - Glenn C. Herrin, 85, died Oct. 21, at Wesley medical Center, Wichita, KS. He was born Jan. 16, 1915 in Caldwell, KS, the son of Clifford and Mary Alice (Plaugher) Herrin and lived in Wichita at the time of his death. He was employed by Santa Fe Railroad as an Engineer and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was married to Edith L. (Erdmann) Herrin. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mary Herrin of Wichita and a brother, Gilbert Herrin of Wellington. The funeral was Tuesday at Lakeview Funeral Home. Officiating was Reverend Allen Hoger. Interment was at Lakeview Mausoleum in Wichita. Donations can be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church or Wichita State University foundation. Hulda Herbel 1914-2000 Wilson - Hulda Herbel, 85, died Oct. 18, 2000 at Wilson Nursing Center, Wilson. She was born Nov. 24, 1914, at Tampa, the daughter of Henry D. and Anna Hefley Herbel. A lifetime resident of the Wilson and Dorrance area, she was a restaurant operator and a homemaker. She belonged to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wilson. In 1934, she married Henry V. Herbel at Russell. He preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Delwin, of Salina, and Kenneth D. of Omaha, Neb.; two daughters, Charlett A. Bruce, Wilson, and Shirley Holt of Salina; a sister, Leona Keys, Russell; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and seven sisters. Funeral was Saturday, 10 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wilson, Pastor James Wagner officiated. Burial was at the Wilson City Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the church, in care of the mortuary. Lyle E. Lewis 1924-2000 SALINA - Lyle E. Lewis, 76, died October 16, at his home in Salina. He was born Sept.17, 1924 at Salina and had been a Salina resident his entire life. He was a dock worker for Feltons Truck Line and then Graves Truck Line in Salina for many years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Cathedral, the Salina Moose Lodge and had served as the Past Governor, The Retired Teamsters Union, and the AARP. He had served as Scout Master and assisted with Troop 10 in Salina, KS for many years. He was a volunteer for the Sacred Heart Cross Country Team for many years. He is preceded in death by a son, Steven Joseph, who died in 1962. He is survived by his wife Marie of the home. five sons, Ron of Florisscent, CO, Chuck, John P., David E., and William L. all of Salina; three daughters, Marilyn Catania and Libby Wheeler, both of Salina, and Kathy Lewis of Lincoln; one brother, Robert K. Lewis, of Salina; and one sister Ethel Miller of Tuscon, AZ; Fourteen grand children and four great grandsons. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina as Monsignor James Hake officiated. Burial was at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Salina. A Vigil/Rosary Service was held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth, Salina Ks. Memorials are suggested to the Church or to Hospice of Salina. Neita I. Dees 1906-2000 ELLSWORTH - Neita I. Dees, 93, of Ellsworth died at the Good Samaritan Retirement Center on October 9, 2000. She was born in Ellsworth County Ks on December 12, 1906, the daughter of Henry and Freida Mehl. She was a homemaker in Ellsworth County all her life. She married Kenneth I. Dees on March 25, 1927 in Ellsworth County. Survivors include 2 sons Loren Dees of Ellsworth KS and Gary Dees of Garland, TX; a daughter, Ila Mae Andersen of Morrison, CO; a brother, Harvey Mehl of Holyrood; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Ladies Aid, Ellsworth County Hospital Auxiliary and was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth on February 17, 1992 and 1 great -grandchild. Visitations will be at Parsons Funeral Home, 1-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12 and memorial service and interment will be held Friday, October 13 at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 9 a.m. with Pastor Lloyd Sprick officiating. Interment at the Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church and Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Bette L. Warta 1921-2000 TOPEKA - Bette L. Warta 79, Topeka, died Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the Topeka Hospice House. Mrs. Warta was born Bette L. Weber on Aug. 10, 1921, at Ellsworth and was a resident of Topeka since 1963, moving from Davenport, Iowa. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Her husband, Dr. Arthur L., died in 1999. Survivors include two sons Dr. Ronald of Topeka and Darrell of Wichita; a daughter, Denise Dwerlkotte of St. Charles, Mo; a sister, Pat Stiles of Wilson; eight grandchildren; and five great grand-grandchildren. The funeral was at Christ the King Catholic Church, Topeka. Cremation will follow the service with inurnment at a late date. Memorials may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church, Project Growth, 5973 S.W. 25th, Topeka 66614. Cecil Grubb 1914-2000 ELLSWORTH - Cecil W. Grubb, 86, died Oct. 5, at his home. He was born Jan. 22, 1914, at Ellsworth, the son of Harry A. and Ina S. Baker Grubb. A lifetime resident of Ellsworth, served on the school board for 18 years, and provided temporary foster care. On Aug 9, 1936, he married Mildred Bender at Ellsworth. she died May 25, 1997. Survivors include: a son, Eldon Holle, Wichita; two daughters, Virginia Dolezal and Jane Kohls, both of Ellsworth; a sister, Jennie Kratzer, Lorraine; seven grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, with Pastor Gary Wolf presiding. Burial will be in the Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or to the Ellsworth County Healthcare Foundation, both in care of Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N Lincoln, 67439. William H. Hutchison 1944-2000 BUSHTON - William H. Hutchison, 56, of Bushton died October 9, 2000 at the Central Kansas Medical Center - St. Rose Campus, Great Bend. He was born in Ft. Stockton, TX on July 28, 1944, the is son of Henry M. and Hazel Hutchinson of Bushton (formerly of Olathe, KS). He was a truck driver for several companies, including Florolla Trucking of Iowa. He was a veteran of the Air Force were he served in Vietnam. He married Kathleen Ellen Kokstis on June 5, 1993 at Olathe, KS. Hutchison was a member of the VFW and AA, both of Olathe. Survivors include wife Kathleen Ellen of Bushton; daughter Pam Farrington of Bushton; mother Hazel Simmons of Goldsboro, NC; 2 sisters Bonnie Sue Gupton of Goldsboro, NC and Deloris Thompson of Atlanta, GA; a brother Richard Hutchinson of Ft. Worth, TX; a stepson William Joseph Bauer of Olathe, KS and a grandson. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 14 at the Assembly of God Church in Ellsworth. Paster Exie Barber will be officiating. He will be cremated. Memorial may be made to the Assembly of God Church - Ellsworth. Lena V. Gravino 1916-2000 ELLSWORTH - Lena V. Gravino, 84, died Oct. 9 at Good Samaritan Retirement Village, Villa Grace, Ellsworth. Mrs. Gravino was born to Elizabeth (Cardoha) and John Lamberta on Sept. 25, 1916 in Kanopolis where she lived most of her life. She married Phillip Thomas Gravino on Feb. 5, 1939 in Kansas City, MO and was a homemaker and owner/operator of Quality Food Market in Kanopolis 1947-1961. She was a member of the St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Kanopolis and the Altar Society. Survivors include a son Phillip, Jr. of Miami, FL; a daughter, Grace Arensman of Kanopolis; a sister, Vita Sclara, Plant City, FL, one brother Steve Lambert, of Warsaw, MO and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Phillip on Sept. 29, 1977 and three sister, Tita, Genevive and Mary. The vigil service will be held Thursday 6:30 p.m. at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Kanopolis and interment will be in the Kanopolis Cemetery with Father Daniel Scheetz as officiant. Visitation will be Thursday 1-8 p.m. at Parsons Funeral Home and 1-2 p.m. Friday at the Church. Memorials may be made to St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Kanopolis. Evelyn M. Walker 1906-2000 SALINA - Evelyn Walker, 94, Salina died Sunday, Oct. 8 at the Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, Salina. Mrs. Walker was born Evelyn M. Sheridan on June 16, 1906, at St. Louis and had been a longtime resident of Carneiro before moving to Salina. She was a homemaker, a nanny and taught piano lessons in the Carneiro and Brookville area. She was a former member of Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, Carneiro, where she had been church pianist and Methodist Ladies Aide, Carneiro. She also served on the Governor's Kansas Commission on Aging. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray, in 1963; two sons, Frank S. in 1985 and Robert A. in 1993; a daughter, Sherry L., in 1949; and two grandchildren, Nancy Vanek and Ron Zimmerman. Survivors included four sons, Ray C., Donald and William D. "Bill", all of Brookville and Duane W. of Canton; seven daughters, Virginia M. Vanek, Brookville, Ramona J. Wegner, Geri A. Elam, Dixie L. Walker and Ernestine N. Allen, all of Salina, Helen P. Pflughoeft of Ellsworth and Berneice M. Zimmerman of North Platte, NE; 42 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was Oct. 11 at Belmont Boulevard Christian Church, Salina, the Rev. Dennis Patience officiating. Burial was in the Carneiro Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Carneiro Webster Hall or Carneiro Methodist Church in care of the family. Valeria B. Schmoekel 1916-2000 JUNCTION CITY - Valeria B. Schmoekle, 84, died, October 7, at Geary County Hospital, Junction City. Mrs. Schmoekel was born to Emma (Schultz) and Reinhold Pflughoeft on March 25, 1916 at Ellsworth County, was a lifetime resident and married Fred Schmoekel on August 14, 1938. She was a homemaker, worked at the Ellsworth Good Samaritan Center in the kitchen and served on numerous church groups, sang in the church choir, taught Sunday school for many years and was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth. Survivors include a son, Robert of Junction City, a daughter Janet Sundgren of Merced, CA; two brothers Harvey of Loveland, CO; Lester Pflughoeft of Ellsworth; one sister, Lorinda Stevens of Rupert, ID; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was precede in death by her husband, Fred on Dec. 12, 1998. The funeral will be held Friday, 10 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth with Pastor Gary Wolf as officiant. Interment will be in the Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 1-8 p.m. at the Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth, 67439, and on Friday, 9 a.m. until the service time at the church. Memorial maybe made to the church or the Good Samaritan Retirement Centers of Ellsworth or Junction City. Bill G. Mark 1928-2000 WETUMKA. OK - Bill G. Mark was born Nov. 3, 1928 to Fred Mark and Claudia Lee Daniels Marks and passed fROm this life Oct. 4 at the Integris Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma at the age of 71. His parents preceded him in death. Mr. Mark was raised in the Seminole area and attended Bowlegs school. Following graduation he attended East Central State College in Ada and Ft. Hays University, Hays, beginning a career in education. He taught school in Oklahoma and Kansas and was elementary principal in Wetumka. He retired from education in 1985. Mr. Mark honorably served his country by serving in the U.S. Army serving World War II. In 1977 he was married to the former Mildred Johnson. He resided in the Wetumka area for the past 23 years. Following his retirement from teaching, he began a dozer operation and hauling service. He was member of the First Baptist Church in Wetumka and was a Mason. Survivors include: his wife Mildred of the home; 2 daughters Pamela Jo Binder of Hays and Denise Luedtke of Wichita; a brother Jim Mark of Coral Springs, Florida, 2 sisters, Wanda Dyer of Docula, Georgia and Pat Austin of Houston, TX; five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Oct. 7 at the First Baptist Church in Wetumka with Rev. Mark Bright, officiating. Interment will be in the Wetumka Cemetery under the direction of the Williamson Funeral Home. Robert L. Ploutz 1944-2000 ELLSWORTH - Robert L. "Bob" Ploutz, 55, died, October 9, at Ellsworth County Medical Center, Ellsworth. Mr. Ploutz was born to Alice (Bray) and Carl Ploutz on Dec. 5, 1944, Kanopolis and was a lifetime resident. He worked for the Ellsworth County Noxious Weed Department and was a member of the Kanopolis American Legion, the volunteer fire department and he was a US Army veteran, serving from 1963-1966 . Survivors include a son, Sid Ploutz of Omaha, NE; two daughters, Tina Steinert, Gorham; Elizabeth Ploutz, Kanopolis; parents, Karl and Alice Ploutz of Kanopolis; a brother Karl Ploutz of Kanopolis; two sisters, Anita Schwerdtfeger, Ellsworth; Linnea Beebe, Kanopolis and two granddaughters. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m. at the Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Visitation is Wednesday, Oct. 11, 1-8 p.m. and Thursday 8 a.m. - service time Thursday at Parsons Funeral Home, with Father Daniel Scheetz officiating. Burial will be in the Kanopolis Cemetery. Memorials maybe made to the Kanopolis Volunteer Fire Department in care of the Parsons Funeral Home in Ellsworth. Preston S. Grubb 1922-2000 WICHITA - Preston S. Grubb, 78, of Wichita died Sept. 11 after a long illness. He was born in Kanopolis, the son of Warren and Mary Grubb and a graduate of Kanopolis High School. He was an army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife Pauline; two sisters, Marion Grubb and Phyllis Streiff, all of Wichita. Burial was Sept. 14 in Resthaven Cemetery with military services. Mary Lou Miner 1927-2000 BEVERLY HILLS, CA-Mary Lou Miner, 72, Los Angeles, CA. died May 10 after a long illness. She was born August 13, 1927 to George D. Miner and Marie L. Hupfe Miner, in Ellsworth. Miss Miner studied the violin and played in the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Later she chose a modeling career and modeled for Vogue magazine, then moved to L. A. where she opened a travel agency and retired in 1995. Survivors include first cousins, Jeanne Sommer Hannon, Wichita; Mirian Sommers Robinson, Indianapolis, IN; Meribelle Miner, Spokane, WA, and Roberta Miner. A memorial service and Inurnment will be held Friday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. at the Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery with Pastor Mark Kayser officiating. Memorials may be made to the Smoky Hills Charitable Foundation, to the church, in care of the Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439. Clarence Zelenka 1911-2000 ELLSWORTH - Clarence Zelenka, 88, Ellsworth, died Thursday, Sept, 28 at Salina Regional Health Center. Mr. Zelenka was born Dec. 24, 1911, at Wilson and was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County. He was a retired mechanic for Shanelec Implement and Lloyd Implement, He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ellsworth and American Legion Post 174 of Ellsworth and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3111, Great Bend. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was preceded in death by a brother, John, a sister Ruby, a stepson, Richard, and a step-granddaughter, Shaun. Survivors include: his wife, Betty of Ellsworth; a stepdaughter, Marjorie Jensen of Marion; three step-grandaughters, a step-great-grandson, three nieces and one nephew. The funeral was Monday at the Parson Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth, 67439. Pastor Mark Kayser officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the VFW Auxiliary Cancer Aid and Research, Great Bend Post 3111. John K. Peterman 1911-2000 LINCOLN - John K. Peterman, 89, died Thursday, Sept. 28 at Salina Regional Health Center. Mr. Peterman was born June 2, 1911, in Ellsworth County and was a lifetime resident of Lincoln County. He was a retired farmer-stockman and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Olga of Lincoln; two daughters Darlene White of Columbia, MO and Dorren Espey of Phoenix, AZ; two sons, Donald of Lincoln, and Delvin of Salina; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Monday, Oct. 2, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Pastor Robert Schaedel officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church and the American Diabetes Association in care of Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439. Eleonore A. Haase 1923-2000 ELLSWORTH - Eleonore A. Haase, 93, died Oct. 1 at the Good Samaritan Retirement Village - Villa Grace. Mrs. Haase was born to Augusta Kohls and Ernest Bohl Sr. on March 29, 1907. She married Gerhard Haase on Nov. 25, 1926 and was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County. She was a homemaker and a member of the Dorcas Society, Ladies Aide and the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth. Her husband died in 1996. Survivors include a son, Delmar of North Kansas City, MO; and a brother Ernest Bohl of Ellsworth. The funeral was Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, the Rev. Gary Wolf officiating. Burial was in the Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church, in care of Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439. Don L. Hoffman 1921-2000 Kanopolis - Don L. Hoffman, 78, died October 3 at the Salina Regional Health Center. Mr. Hoffman was born on Dec. 26, 1921 and lived most of his life in Ellsworth County. He worked on the Ottawa County Sheriff Dept. and as a custodian at the Ottawa County Courthouse and Independent Salt Co., Kanopolis. He was a US Army World War II veteran and a member of the Minneapolis American Legion and the United Methodist Church, Kanopolis. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lori Jean Hoffman. Survivors include his wife, of 55 yrs. Donna (Priddy) Hoffman, Kanopolis; a son, Dale Hoffman, Minneapolis; two daughters, Janis Miles, Kanopolis, and LeAnn Dickerman, Minneapolis; two sisters Ruth Stout, Wilson and Jean Aldy, Jonesboro, LA. and nine grand-children and 4 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 at the Kanopolis Cemetery, Kanopolis with Pastor Rodger Constable officiating. Memorials maybe made to the American Heart Association in care of the funeral home. Visitation will be Thursday 1-8 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. - noon at Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln. Frances C. McCleary 1909-2000 ELLSWORTH - Frances C. McCleary, 91, Ellsworth, died Nov. 23 at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Mrs. McCleary was born Frances C. Hanson on Oct. 14, 1909, at Marquette and had lived in Ellsworth since 1964. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth. Her husband, Claude, died in 1982. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Pat Helus of Ellsworth; two sisters, Adeline Justice and Mabel Walker, both of McPherson; three step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and a step-great-great-grandchild. The funeral was Nov. 27 at Parson Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439, the Rev. Mark Kayser officiating. Burial was in the Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Ellsworth County Medical Center Auxiliary. Hannah Mae Peschika 1906-2000 GREAT BEND - Hannah Mae Peschika, 93, died Saturday, Nov. 11, at Central Kansas Medical Center, St. Rose Campus, Great Bend. She was born Nov. 20, 1906, at Wilson, the daughter of James E. and Hannah Driscoll Zamrzla. She earned her master's degree in elementary education from Fort Hays State College. She was an elementary school teacher for 42 years. Thirty of those years were spent in schools in the Susank area. She retired in 1977. Mrs. Peschika was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, the Altar Society and Daughters of Isabella. She also was a member of the Association of Retired Teachers of Barton County, AAUW, AARP and Fort Hays State Alumni Association. On Oct. 9, 1941, she was married to Wilbert J. "Bud" Peschika at Wilson. He died July 13, 1983. Survivors include a brother, Ernest Ike Zamrzla of Oklahoma City; three sisters, Georgianna Vopat of Plainville and Margaret Soukup and Julia Ann Zamrzla, both of Wilson; and many nephews and nieces. The funeral was Nov. 21 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Fr. Warren Stecklein officiating. Burial was in Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church in care of Bryant-Christians Funeral Home, Great Bend. Amelia A. Flanders 1923-2000 KANOPOLIS - Amelia A. Flanders, 77, died Nov. 23 at Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, Colo. She was born Oct. 23, 1923, at Lucas, the daughter of Jerry and Amelia Kresel Svoboda. A longtime Kanopolis resident, she was a partner in Flanders Insurance Co. She belonged to First Presbyterian Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, both at Kanopolis. On March 29, 1944, she married T.W. Flanders at Sallisaw, Okla. He died Dec. 6, 1985. Survivors include: a son, Thomas W. Jr., Arvada, Colo.; a daughter, Mary Ann Flanders, Las Vegas; a stepson, Richard Flanders, Phoenix; two brothers, Jerry Svoboda, Elkhorn, Wis., Eddie Svoboda, Jerome, Idaho; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral was Nov. 28 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with Pastor Mark Kayser presiding. Burial will be in the Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Kanopolis Library or to the American Legion Auxiliary, Kanopolis, both in care of the funeral home. Gertude A. Kaitman 1916-2000 WICHITA - Gertrude A. Kaitman, 84, died Tuesday, Nov. 21. She was an employed at Ameriserve-Pizza Hut, accounting department and Allis Chalmers, accounting department. She retired from both companies. Survivors include a daughter Myrna Wharry of Wichita, two brothers, Arlen Fark of Reno, Nev. and Harold Fark of Owasso, Okla. The funeral was Nov. 27 at First Salem United Church of Christ, Wichita. Burial was in Lakin-Comanche Cemetery, Ellinwood. Memorials may be made to the church in care of Broadway Mortuary, Wichita. Hannah Mae Peshka 1906-2000 GREAT BEND Kansas Medical Center, St. Rose Campus, Great Bend. She was born Nov. 20, 1906, at Wilson, the daughter of James E. and Hannah Driscoll Zamrzla. She earned her master's degree in elementary education from Fort Hays State College. She was an elementary school teacher for 42 years. Thirty of those years were spent in schools in the Susank area. She retired in 1977. Mrs. Peschka was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, the Altar Society and Daughters of Isabela. She also was a member of the Assosiation of Retired Teachers of Barton County, AAUW, AARP and Fort Hays State Alumni Association. On Oct. 9, 1941, she was married to Wilbert J. "Bud" Peschka at Wilson. He died July 13, 1983. Survivors include a brother, Ernest Ike Zamrzla of Oklahoma City; three sisters, Georgianna Vopat of Plainville and Margaret Soukup and Julia Ann Zamrzla, both of Wilson; and many nephews and nieces. The funeral was Tuesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Fr. Warren Stecklein officiating. Burial was in Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church in care of Bryant-Christians Funeral Home, Great Bend. Pat Wilson 1926-2000 SALINA - Pat Wilson, 73, died Nov. 15 at Salina Reg. Health Ctr., Santa Fe Campus in Salina. Pat was born Dec. 2, 1926, the daughter of John C. and Myrtle Diehl, in Tescott, Kansas. Pat was a homemaker. She worked as a postal clerk for 19 years. She worked in the post offices in Solomon, Kansas and in Carmel Valley, California. She was a member of the Church of the Cross United Methodist Church - Salina and the United Methodist Women. Survivors include a son, Mike, of Abilene; a daughter, Kathy Cossaart of Salina; two sisters, Lucille Svaty and May Grothusen, both of Ellsworth; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. The funeral was Monday, Nov. 20 at Ryan Mortuary in Salina, with Rev. Paul Wilke and John Daly officiating. Memorials may be made in the donor's choice. Antonia Hernandez HICKORY HILLS, Ill. - Antonia Hernandez, age 57, passed away Nov. 12 at the University of Chicago Hospital. Survivors include her parents, Elias and Josephine Hernandez; sisters Elena Gonzales, Beatrice Price, Sheila Glass, Brenda Jimenez; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral took place at Lack Funeral Home, Hickory Hills, Illinois. Melba L. Svaty 1911-2000 ELLSWORTH - Melba L. Svaty, 89, Ellsworth, died Nov. 9 at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Mrs. Svaty was born Melba L. Caldwell on Feb. 8, 1911 at Rice County and was a lifetime resident of Rice and Ellsworth counties. She was a homemaker and secretary for Ellsworth Truck and Tractor. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Ellsworth and Rebekah Lodge of Geneseo. Her husband, Tony G., died in 1959. Survivors include a son, Tony G. Jr., of Ellsworth; a daughter, Mary Hunter of Wichita; a sister, Pauline Adamson of Blanchard, Okla.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral was Nov. 13 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with Dr. John Snook officiating. Burial was in the Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the J.H. Robbins Memorial Library in care of the funeral home. Joshua James Warner 1983-2000 HOLYROOD - Joshua James Warner, 17, Holyrood, died Wednesday, Nov. 8 at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, Wichita. Joshua was born Feb. 4, 1983, at Great Bend and was a lifetime Holyrood resident. He was a student at Quivira Heights High School, Bushton, and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Holyrood. Survivors include his parents, Gene and Cheryl Warner of Holyrood; his paternal grandparents, LaDonna and Bill Griffis of Lyons and Gene and Joann Warner of Holyrood; his maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Mary Barta of Holyrood; and his paternal great-grandmother, Lola Shuttleworth of Geneseo. The funeral was Monday at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Ellsworth, the Rev. Daniel Scheetz officiating. Burial was in St. Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Holyrood. Memorials may be made to the Joshua J. Warner Memorial Fund in care of Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439. Verne E. Claussen 1912-2000 ALMA - Verne E. Claussen, Sr. 88 , died Nov. 12 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. Verne was born June 22, 1912, the son of Lewis and Nona Gains Claussen in Lincoln County. He later lived on a farm near Alma since 1962. Mr. Claussen spent his early life in Russell and Ellsworth counties and graduated from Wilson High School in 1932. He became a farmer stockman, raising registered Simmental cattle and was a member of the American and Kansas Simmental Associations. He worked for Curtis Breeding Service for many years to help cattleman improve their herds. Mr. Claussen was the first president of the Mill Creek Watershed and led the board for 20 years. He was a member of the Alma Methodist Church Alma. He married Dorothy L. Soukup on July 31, 1941 at Ellsworth. She survives. Other survivors include one daughter, Mary Lou Taylor, Cincinnati, Ohio; two sons, Dr. Verne E. Claussen Jr., Alma and Larry A. Claussen and his wife Christina, Robert Taylor, Jennifer Taylor, Verne E. Claussen and his wife Kathleen, Mary Chris Claussen, Michael Claussen, Mark Claussen and Kate Claussen. Mr. Claussen was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Elmer Claussen; two sister, Edith Grill and Ethel Claussen; and one daughter-in-law, Mary Pat Claussen. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. at the Alma Methodist Church, with Rev. Paul Waters officiating. Burial will follow at the Wamego City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alma Methodist Church or to the Wilson Methodist Church in care of Stewart Funeral Home of Alma. Janice Hansen 1915-2000 ELLSWORTH - Janice Hansen, 85, Ellsworth, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Good Samaritan Retirement Village-Villa Grace, Ellsworth. Mrs. Hansen was born Janice Liles on Oct. 29, 1915 at rural Lincoln County and was a former resident of Jewell County and Russell, moving to Ellsworth in 1998. She was a homemaker and did sewing. She was a member of Monrose Women's club. Her husband, Lyman, died in 1998. Survivors include three daughters, Claudene Ryden of Brighton, Colo., Nelda Schrepfer of Green River, Wyo., and Joni Korb of Kingston, Okla; a son, Lyman Donald of Wilson; two sisters, Bernice Knuffman of Fort Madison, Iowa, and June Briggs of Dover, Del.; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The funeral was Nov. 4 at Megrue-Price Funeral Home Chapel, Superior, Neb. the Rev. Harold Backus officiating. Burial was in Olive Hill Cemetery, south of Superior. Memorials may be made to Jewell County Hospital or Good Samaritan Retirement Center, Ellsworth, in care of the family P.O. Box 561, Wilson 67490. Lena A. Hummel 1908-2000 ELLSWORTH - Lena A. Hummel, 92, died Nov. 1 at the Wilson Nursing Center. She was born Oct. 19, 1908, in Ellsworth County, the daughter of Fred and Hattie Henry Huseman. A lifetime resident of Ellsworth, she was a homemaker and a former cook for the Geneseo schools. She belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary at Geneseo. Survivors included; a son, Ron, Hutchinson; a sister, Amanda Mog, Wilson; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Herbert and William; and a sister, Bessie. Graveside services were in Geneseo Cemetery, with Dr. John Snook presiding. Memorials may be sent to the American Legion Auxiliary, in care of Parsons Funeral Home. Mary Gray Shull 1911-2000 WICHITA - Mary Gray Shull, 89, died Nov. 1. She was born Feb. 7, 1911 in Hoisington, and was an elementary teacher. Survivors include one son, Dr. John Shull, Ellsworth and one daughter, Karen Laham, Wichita; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adrian. Memorial service was Nov. 3 at Woodland United Methodist Church. Graveside services was held in the Green Cemetery, Newton. Memorials maybe to the Woodland United Methodist Church. in care of Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, Wichita, 316-265-2646 Sarah H. Lerma 1918-2000 KANOPOLIS-Sarah H. Lerma, 81, Kanopolis, died Nov. 3 at Salina Regional Health Center. Mrs. Lerma was born Sarah H. LaBarr on Nov. 13, 1918 at Tishilwa, Ill., and was a lifetime resident of the Kanopolis area. She was an aide at the Good Samaritan Retirement Center in Ellsworth. Survivors include her husband, Guillermo "Tarz" of Kanopolis; a daughter, Betsy Young of Schooleys Mountain, N.J.; a brother, Clarence LaBarr of Frisco, Colo.; two sisters, Bonnie Gray of Culver and Loretta Hoffman of Baltimore; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A private family memorial service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Retirement Center, Ellsworth. The body was cremated. Parsons Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Benice D. McAtee 1917-2000 ELLSWORTH- Bernice D. McAtee, 83, died Nov. 2 at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation, Salina. She was born Feb. 5, 1917 at Ellsworth, the daughter of Lewis and Tillie Jiricek Talsky. A lifetime resident of Ellsworth, she was a co-owner of McAtee's 45 Restaurant, Ellsworth. She belonged to St. Bernard's Catholic Church and the Altar Society. On Feb. 4, 1936, she married Frank McAtee at Ellsworth. He died April 2, 1989. Survivors include, four sons Lewis, Ellsworth, Frank Jr., Carrollton, Mo., Patrick. Winfield, and Michael, New Castle, Ind.; 13 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson. Funeral Mass was Nov. 6 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church with Father Daniel Scheetz presiding. Burial was in Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the church or to Saline County Dialysis, both in care of Parsons Funeral Home. Betty Jane Walker 1949-2000 ULYSSES - Betty Jane Walker 51 of Ulysses died Nov. 4, at Stevens County, KS. She was born May 12, 1949 at Ellsworth, the daughter of Rudy and Elena (Lambott) Neuman. Betty graduated from Ellsworth High School and attended Fort Hays State University. She had been a resident of Ulysses since 1973 and was a customer service representative at Grant County Bank, Ulysses for the past 10 years, and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Ulysses. She enjoyed working on crafts and attending her son's activities. The last couple of years she took special joy in making things for her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Dean Neuman. She married Jim Walker on January 25, 1970 at Ellsworth, he survives. Other survivors include two sons, Jeff Walker and wife Trisha of Salt Lake City, Utah and Mike Walker and wife Jessica of Brighton, CO. Two grandchildren, her parents and one brother Paul Neuman and wife Eileen of Ellsworth. Funeral services were held on November 8 at the First United Methodist Church, Ulysses. The family asks that memorials be given to the Kansas Chapter of the American Diabetes Association in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant, Ulysses, KS 67880. Shirley Jean Bunker 1932-2000 VASSAR - Shirley Jean Bunker, 68, died October 24, at her home in Vassar. Mrs. Bunker was born on February 20, 1932 to Frank David and Helen Swehla Schmidt Sr. in Kansas City, MO where she lived until 1978 when she moved to Vassar. She married Duane E. Bunker on July 13, 1952 at Huntsville, AR and was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband Duane and one son, Gary of Vassar; one daughter, Sherri Ann Jennings of Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and one brother, Frank Schmitt Jr. of Pleasant Valley, MO. The body was cremated and the family will hold a private service at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Midland Hospice in care of Feltner Funeral Home, Box 160, Lyndon, KS 66451. Sylvia M. Bryan/Droegemeier 1914-2000 BRADENTON, FL - Sylvia M. (Vancel) Bryan/Droegemeier, age 86, died October 24 at Bradenton, FL. Mrs. Droegemeier was born in Missouri, raised in Kanopolis and graduated from Kanopolis High School in 1933. She was employed by the U.S. Government in Tooele, Utah and moved to Florida in 1974. She is survived by a son, William Droegemeier of Bradenton, FL; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia Svara of Layton, Utah, and Rachel Welk of Valley Center; three brothers, Kenneth Bryan of Bradenton, FL, William Bryan and Richard Bryan of Salina. A private family service will be held. Aileen Hanzlicek Green 1921-2000 TOWN POINT, MD - Aileen Hanzlicek Green of Town Point, Chesapeake City, Maryland, passed away October 7, at Union Hospital, MD. She was born October 30, 1921, near Wilson, the daughter of Joe and Rose Hanzlicek. The family moved to Lucas in 1934. She graduated from Lucas High School in 1939. Aileen worked in elastomer chenocals as an executive secretary for the DuPont Company in Wilmington, Delaware. She retired in 1980 after 35 years of service. Preceding her in death were her parents and a brother, Weldon J. Hanzlicek. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Marvin L. Green; two brothers, Courtney K. Hanzlicek, Salina, Bill J. Hanzlicek, Fairview; a sister, Geraldine Parker, Lucas; an aunt Frances Runa, Westminster, CA; four nephews and two nieces. Funeral services were held October 11 at the Chandler Funeral Home, Wilmington, DE. Clara A. Reif 1910-2000 OSBORNE - Clara A. Reif, 90, died October 27 at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital. She was born July 3, 1910 at Barton County. A resident of Osborne since 1948 she was a homemaker. She belonged to St. Aloysius Catholic Church and the Altar Society; and Golden Years Club, all at Osborne. She married Alfred Reif. He died Jan. 5, 1994. Survivors include: six sons, Edgar of Pratt, Charles of Plainville, Robert of Apple Valley, CA, Alfred Jr. and Vic, both of Osborne, and Art, Hoisington; five daughters, Alice Snyder, Oologah, OK, Betty Yarnell, Osborne, Inez K. Vohs, Great Bend, Jean Wrench, Manhattan, and Theresa Boxum, Lebanon; two brothers, Matt and Joe Polzine both of Hoisington; three sisters, Mary Robl, Ellinwood, Lucille Weber, Wilson, and Marge Habberman, Great Bend; 32 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral was at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Osborne on November 31 with Father Roger Hough presiding. Interment was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Carnegie Library Restoration Project at Osborne, in care of Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, Osborne. Alfred J. Aksamit 1907-2000 LUCAS - Alfred J. Aksamit, 93, Lucas, died Monday, October 30, at Lucas. Mr. Aksamit was born Aug. 1, 1907, in rural Russell Country and was a lifetime resident of the area. He was a retired farmer and worked for Kansas Wildlife and Parks at Wilson Lake. He was a member of the Covenant Baptist Church and attended First Baptist Church, Lucas, for more than 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Laverne of Lucas; a daughter, Marilyn Kirkendall of Topeka; three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rodrick and Minear Funeral Home, Lucas, the Rev. Harold Haugaard officiating. Burial will be in Lucas Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Beverly Health Care of Lucas. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service Wednesday at the funeral home, 111 S. Fairview, Lucas 67648. Benjamin Miles Kejr 1914-2000 DENVER, CO - Benjamin Miles Kejr, 86, Denver, died October 20, at Denver, CO. Mr. Kejr was born May 11, 1914 in Russell County, and lived his early life in the Dorrance area. He worked in the radio business and for the Colorado Highway Department for many years. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the South Denver Seventh Day Adventist Church. The service was October 30 at Hyde Park Cemetery, south of Bunker Hill, the Rev. Ed Ferrell officiating. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., November 5, at First Baptist Church, Wilson, with Dr. Harry Gray officiating. Pohlman's Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665 is handling the arrangement. John S. Ricker 1923-2000 SWANSEA, IL - John S. Ricker of Swansea, Ill., born June 30, 1923, in Ellinwood, died October 21 at Memorial Hospital Belleville, IL. Mr. Ricker graduated from St. John's College, Winfield and Concordia, Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO, in 1948. He was a minister for St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Winamac, ID, for five years. Pastor Ricker served the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Congregation in Oklahoma, Missouri, Indiana and Illinois. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Belleville, IL. Mr. Ricker was preceded in death by his parents, Sebastian and Gertrude, nee Koch, Ricker; a brother, Ervin and a sister, Mabel Armburst. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Lucille, nee Riechman, whom he married June 5, 1948 at Concordia Lutheran church in Maplewood, MO, three sons, John of Lewistown, IL, Brian of St. Peters, MO, and Ross of Swansea, IL; six grandchildren; one brother, Elmer Ricker of Kanopolis; three sisters, Evelyn Petrowsky of Weatherford, OK, Bernice Bolte, Lincoln, and Ethel Daily of Lyons. Funeral services were held October 25 at the Kassly Mortuary Chapel, Fairview Heights, IL. Interment was in St. Charles Memorial Gardens, St. Charles, MO. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church Building Fund or to the American Heart Association. Helena "Lena" Ploutz 1898-2000 ELLSWORTH - Helena "Lena" Ploutz, 101 died October 22 at the Good Samaritan Retirement Village - Villa Hope. She was born Nov. 28, 1898, in Ellsworth County to John and Anna Lineback Schneider. She was a longtime resident of Ellsworth County, where she was a homemaker and a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth. She married Herman Ploutz on January 20, 1926, in rural Ellsworth. He died in 1960. She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Lena Marie, in 1998 and sons, Virgil and Dale in 2000. Survivors include a son, Wenslow of Las Vegas, NV; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral was October 25 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Gerald Radtke officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or to Good Samaritan Village in care of Parsons Funeral Home. Frank D. Oshel 1922-2000 WILSON ­ Frank D. Oshel, 78, died Monday, Dec. 25, at the Wilson Nursing Center, Wilson. Mr. Oshel was born August 11, 1922 in Topeka to Boyd Oshel and Iva Gwendolyn Anna Oshel and was a resident of Holyrood since 1942 where he was a farmer and stockman and a employee of Midway Industries. He was a member of Holyrood Lions Club, Eagles Club of Great Bend, Lloyd J. Schroeder American Legion Post #200, where he was a past commander and St. Paul¹s United Church of Christ, all of Holyrood. Survivors include his wife Elsie Purma whom he married Nov. 8, 1942 in Wichita; two daughters, Janice Grubb and her husband Dwaine and Judy Glaser, all of Holyrood. Two brothers, Clifford of Topeka and Elmer of Waynesburo, Pa. and a sister Christine Girvin of Liberty, Mo. The funeral and interment will be at 11 a.m., Thursday at Palacky Cemetery, Holyrood with military rites by Lloyd J. Schroeder American Legion Post #200 and Pastor Mary Lou Klein will be officiating. A time of fellowship and celebration will be at St. Paul¹s United Church of Christ, Holyrood. Lillian Mares 1916-2000 WILSON - Lillian "Lily" Mares, 84, died Dec. 10, at Wilson Nursing Center. Miss Mares, the sixth and youngest child of Joseph and Anna (Hospodka) Mares, was born Feb.13, 1916, in Russell County and was a lifelong Wilson area resident. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Survivors include a sister, Alice Sula of Wilson. The service was Dec. 12 at Wilson Catholic Cemetery, the Rev. Jerome Morgan officiating. Memorials may be made to Catholic Cemetery fund or Wilson Nursing Center in care of Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home, 111 S. Fairview, Lucas 67648. Hennrietta Alderson 1905-2000 ELLSWORTH - Henrietta Alderson, 95, died Dec. 9 at the Good Samaritan Retirement Village-Villa Grace. Mrs. Alderson was born on June 20, 1905 in Ellsworth County to John and Anna (Cikanek) Smischny. She married Arthur Alderson in January 1931 in Fredonia. She was a census taker for the Census Bureau and retired to Hemet, CA in 1964. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hemet. In 1990 she moved back to Ellsworth. She is preceded in death by her husband Arthur in 1983. Survivors include two brothers, Gilbert Smischny of Wilson and Victor Smischny of Ellsworth; a sister, Sylvia Towle of Hemet, CA.; and several nieces and nephews. Services are 10:30 a.m., Dec. 16 at the Parsons Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the church or Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Alvina Rose Novotny 1937-2000 ELLSWORTH - Alvina Rose Novotny, 63, Ellsworth, died Dec. 7 at Salina Regional Health Center. Mrs. Novotny was born Alvina Rose Lyne on Aug. 26, 1937 at Lincoln and was a lifetime Ellsworth resident. She was a homemaker and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and American Legion Auxiliary, both of Ellsworth. Her husband, Winslow J. "Jim" Novotny Jr., died in 1999. Survivors include five daughters, Debbie Dolezal, Kay McElroy and Darla Deiser, all of Ellsworth, Cindy Cline of Salina and Joan Modrow of Kanopolis; a brother, Donald Lyne of Ellsworth; seven sisters, Judy Blouin of Las Vegas, Janice Prochaska, Joyce Webb, Gloria Marez and Carol Kottman, all of Ellsworth, Shirley Behrens of Lincoln and Bertha Bontz of Peoria, Ill.; her mother, Rosaline Lyne of Ellsworth; 10 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. The funeral was Dec. 11 at the church, the Rev. Gary Wolf officiating. Burial will be in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or American Legion Auxiliary. Leon G. Gerbitz 1950-2000 LINCOLN - Leon G. Gerbitz, 50, died Dec. 9 at West Plains Regional Hospital, Dodge City. He was born Feb. 21, 1950, at Ellsworth, the son of Norman and Irene Liepitz Gerbitz. A Lincoln resident for the past year, moving from Grinnell, he was the retired owner and manger of Stuckeys. He belonged to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, rural Ellsworth. On Jan. 8, 1977, he married Sandy Tromble at rural Lincoln. Survivors include: his former wife, Sandy Gerbitz, Taylorsville, N.C.; three sons, Jarrod, Grinnell, Chris, Lincoln, and Michael, Taylorsville, N.C.; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral was Dec. 12 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, rural Ellsworth, with Pastor Gerald Radtke presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the church or to Saline County Dialysis, in care of Parson's Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Joseph J. Srna 1909-2000 MINNEAPOLIS - Joseph J. Srna, 90, Minneapolis, died Dec. 3, at Good Samaritan Center, Minneapolis. Mr. Srna was born Dec. 7, 1909, in rural Delphos and was a resident of Salina since 1952. He was a teacher for 32 years at schools in Rice, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Ottawa, and Saline counties. He also was school principal for Beverly and Wilson schools and a salesman for Johnson Hardware, Mentor, for 23 years retiring in 1976. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Moose Lodge, Golden Years Club, Square "D" Square Dance club and Sunflower Polka Club. His wife, Geneva M., died Aug. 10. Survivors include two sons, James F. of Salina and Richard E. of El Dorado; two daughters, Genevieve D. Pede of Ottawa and Janice J. Olson of Salina; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren. The funeral was Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Salina, the Rev. Loren Mai officiating. Burial was in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Salina, or Minneapolis Good Samaritan Center. Ryan Mortuary, Salina, was in charge of arrangements. Adeline E. Seitz 1915-2000 HOLYROOD - Adeline E. Seitz, 85, died Dec. 5 at her residence. Mrs. Seitz was born June 9, 1915 in Brewster, Minn. to John and Fronnie (Bisch) Kraft. She was a resident of Holyrood since 1947, the year she married Jack Seitz. She was the sales clerk/manager of Seitz Drug in Holyrood. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Holyrood and the Lutheran Church, Brewster. She is preceded in death by her husband Jack. Survivors include two sons, George of Broomfield, Colo. and John of Carson, Calif.; two sisters, Ardela Cornstrum of Minn and Marjorie of Cottonwood Falls, Minn.; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Services are Saturday, Dec. 16 at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Holyrood with Pastor John Sharp officiating. Bertha A. Mehl 1912-2000 HOLYROOD - Bertha A. "Toddy" Mehl, 88, died Dec. 8 at Good Samaritan Retirement Village-Villa Grace, Ellsworth. Mrs. Mehl was born Bertha A. Janssen on Sept. 24, 1912, at Barton County and was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Holyrood. Her husband, Martin C., died in 1952. Survivors include a sister, Dorothy Call of Arlington. The service was Dec. 9 at St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery, the Rev. John Sharp officiating. Memorials may be made to the church in care of Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439. Ernest R. Ptacek 1922-2000 RUSSELL - Ernest R. Ptacek, 78, died Dec. 11 at the Hoisington Rehabilitation Center. Ptacek was born on Sept. 26, 1922 in rural Dorrance to Frank C. Ptacek and Anna (Kepka) Ptacek. He lived his early life on the family farm in the Dorrance area. During WWII he served in the U.S. Army with overseas duty in the European theater. After marrying Florence E. Meyeros at Beaver on May 9, 1950, the couple lived on a farm north of Bunker Hill. He was a Moorman Feed dealer for 22 years as well as operating his own farm and livestock operation. He was a long time Bunker Hill resident. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a life member of VFW Post #6240 both of Russell and Knights of Columbus at Wilson. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Wilfred and Fr. Maurice Ptacek; and a sister Mary Ann. Survivors include his wife Florence, Great Bend; four sons, Duane of Yutan, NE, Keith and Ron of Russell, Richard of Victoria; a daughter, Karen Bond of Sylvan Grove; three brothers, Edward of Ellsworth, Alfred of Minneapolis, Francis of Russell; three sisters, Beatrice Gerstenkorn of Waterloo, Ann Mae Janda of Lyons, Helen Reeves of Sylvan Grove; 20 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren and 4 step-great-grandchildren. Services are Thursday, Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the church, Russell with Frs. Charles Steier, Paschal Klein and Marvin Reif officiating with burial following. Rosary and Vigil was held at Pohlman Mortuary, Russell Dec. 13. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Association in care of the mortuary. Margaret Roberta Hoyt Muth 1911-2000 LYONS - Margaret Roberta Hoyt Muth, 88, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Lyons District Hospital. She was born March 16, 1912, at Saxman, the daughter of Adelbert Eldridge and Leora Smith Hoyt. She had been a Lyons resident since 1984, formerly living in Bushton, and McPherson. She owned a grocery store at Bushton and worked at a newsstand and Trailways Bus Depot in McPherson and was a caregiver at Lyons. She was a 1930 graduate of Lyons High School and attended Kansas State University. She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, choir and church Busy Bees, all at Lyons. On Aug. 11, 1935, she was married to Paul A. Muth at Chase. He died Jan. 17, 1984. Survivors include three sons, Alan of Longmont, Colo., Grant of Hot Springs, Ark., and Mike of Derby; a sister, Virginia Lee Hoyt Monroe of Lyons; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, Lee, Jimmy, and Tracy Muth; an infant daughter; and a brother, Frank S. Hoyt. The funeral was Saturday at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Lyons, with the Rev. Janet Weathersbee officiating. Burial was in Lyons Municipal Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church in care of Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons. Velma E. Huseman 1908 - 2000 SCOTT CITY - Velma E. Huseman, 92, died at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City on Dec. 10. She was born on Feb. 14, 1908 in Ellsworth, the daughter of William Frank & Christina Winkler Huseman. She was a resident of Scott City since 1952, having moved from St. Louis, MO. She received her Bachelors Degree from Kansas Wesleyan and her Masters Degree in Social Work from George Washington University in St. Louis and was a homemaker. She was a member of First Christian Church, EHU, Garden Club, CWF, and Past 4-H Leader, all in Scott City and Alumni of George Washington University in St. Louis. She is preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; and three sisters. Survivors include a brother, Arthur of Scott City; a sister, Helen Krupp of Ellsworth; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral was Dec. 13 at the church, with the Rev. John Warring officiating. Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church, Park Lane Nursing Home or the Scott County Health Department in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home. Alice Caroline Johnson 1910-2000 BRANSON, Mo. Mrs. Johnson was born Alice Caroline Oberg on April 7, 1910, at Salina. She was a former resident of Brookville moving to Salina in 1972 and to Branson in 1990. She was a bookkeeper for Graves Truckline, Salina, for many years. She was a member of Rebekah Lodge, the DWT, The Gingham Gown and PMO, all of Brookville, St. John's Lutheran Church, Salina, Peace Lutheran Church, Hollister, Mo., and Shepherd of the Hills Garden Club, Solo Sisters and WELCA, all of Branson. Her Husband, Ernest G., died in 1974. Survivors include a son, Charles of Branson; and two grandchildren, Elaine Spalding of Vail, Ariz., and Stephen Johnson of Lamar. The funeral was Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Salina, the Rev. Charles Aase officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Salina, or the Macular Degeneration Foundation. Thelma G. Riedel 1919-2000 HAYS - Thelma G. Riedel, 81, died Dec. 8, at Hays Medical Center. Mrs. Riedel was born Thelma G. Sander on Jan. 30, 1919, at Hays. She was a retired waitress and clerk, having worked at Billinger & Neuberger Bakeries and the Centennial and Vagabond restaurants. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, St. Joseph Altar Society and Christian Mothers, the Daughters of Isabella and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, all of Hays. Survivors include her husband, Art of the home; four sons, Ken of Lakewood, Colo., Art Jr. of Larned, Bill of Aurora, Colo., and Bob of Bellevue, Neb.; a daughter, Kathy Petr of Wichita; a brother, Robert Sander of Victoria; three sisters, Sister Sarah Sander of Fond du Lac, Wis., Lauraine Drazic of Ellsworth and Celeste Schmidtberger of Victoria; and 12 grandchildren. The funeral was at St. Joseph's Church, Hays, the Rev. Earl Befort officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Memorials may be made to TMP-Marian High School, St. Joseph Church or Epworth Towers in care of Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays 67601. Arvella Rae Robinson 1947-2000 AUBURN - Arvella Rae "Luckie" Robinson, 53, died Dec. 6, at her residence in Ashburn. She was born July 3, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Ferdinand and Frances (Strodie) VonFange. Though living in the Topeka community most of her life, she attended Lincoln and Ellsworth schools. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1965. She obtained a BA in Business Management Accounting from Washburn University and an Associate Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky. She was a member of the Professional Women's Association and National Cooking Club. She previously worked at Rex's Tire and Ed Bozarth Chevrolet. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Robinson of Topeka. Survivors include a daughter, Stacie Sinda of Auburn; four sons, Richard, Anthony, Frank, and Jesse all of Auburn; her mother, Frances VonFange of Topeka; and five grandchildren. The funeral service was Dec. 9 at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. She is buried in Auburn Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 N. W. Rochester Road, Topeka, KS 66617 or the Arvella R. Robinson Memorial Fund C/O Capitol Federal Savings & Loan, 2865 S. W. Wanamaker, Topeka, 66614 Leo W. Anschutz 1917-2000 WILSON - Leo W. Anschutz, 82, died Dec. 2, at his home. He was born Dec. 18, 1917, at Dorrance, the son of Ernest and Lena Koetkemeyer Anschutz. A lifetime resident of the Wilson area, he was a farmer and stockman. He belonged to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wilson, the Wilson Lions Club, the Russell Elks Club and Msgr. John F. McManus American Legion Post No. 262. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II. On Dec. 21, 1947, he married Gerry Cross. She died in 1986. On Dec. 12, 1987, he married Jeanne Baker. She survives. Other survivors include : a son. Warren, Sioux Falls, S.D.; a daughter, Priscilla PoPresti, Leavenworth; two stepdaughters, Eileen Grauer, Hoisington, and Linda Baker, Garden City; a brother, Paul Russell; a sister, Frances Jackman, El Dorado; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and 19 nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by an infant son; and four brothers, Harold, Louis, Willis and George. Grave side service was Dec. 5 in Wilson City Cemetery, with Pastor James Wagner presiding. Military honors will be performed by Msgr. John F. McManus American Legion Post 262, Wilson. Memorial service was Dec. 5 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wilson. Roy R. Helus 1926-2000 HUTCHINSON - Roy R. Helus, 74, of Hutchinson, died Dec. 2 at Hutchinson Hospital. He was born Feb. 26, 1926, at Salina, the son of Anton and Flossie Root Helus. A Hutchinson resident since 1969, formerly of Wilson, he was an equipment supervisor for J. H. Shears & Co. He belonged to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wilson. Msgr. John F. McManus American Legion Post No. 262 and the DDR Black Powder Society. He served in the U.S, Army during World War II. On Oct. 16, 1950 he married Marie Galliardt at Clovis, N.M. She survives. Other survivors include; a son, Raymond, Wilson; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was precede in death by a brother, Louis. Grave side services were Dec. 5, in Wilson City Cemetery, with Andy Heer presiding. Military rites were preformed by American Legion Post No. 262. Memorials maybe sent to the Hutchinson Boys & Girls Clubs, in care of Foster Mortuary, Wilson Alva R. Hudson Bircher 1911-2000 KANOPOLIS - Alva R. Hudson Bircher, 89, Kanopolis, died Nov. 29 at Good Samaritan Retirement Center, Ellsworth. Mrs. Bircher was born Alva R. Henderson on June 21,1911 at rural Ellsworth County and was a lifetime resident of the area. She was a homemaker and a retired clerk at the Kanopolis Post Office. She was a member of united Methodist Church, Kanopolis. Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 44. Ellsworth, and American Legion Auxiliary, Kanopolis. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leonard Hudson, in 1957; and her second husband, Oliver, in 1995. Survivors include a son, Bob Hudson of Kanopolis; two daughters, Eunice Shrull of Columbia, Mo., and Martha Myers of Felt, Okla.; a stepson, Leo of Johnstown, Iowa; two stepdaughters, Delores Willms of Daly City Calif., and Dorothy Morris of Shawnee; two brothers, Dale Henderson and Harold Henderson, both of Carneiro; a sister, Fern Smith of Ellsworth; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Dec. 2 at Parson Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln Ellsworth, 67439, Pastor Rodger Constable and the Rev, Al Hysom officiating. Burial was in the Buckeye Cemetery. Memorials maybe made to United Methodist Church, Kanopolis, or Kanopolis Library. Mary Gladys Sims 1908-2000 ELLSWORTH - Mary Gladys Sims, 92, Ellsworth, died Dec. 3, at Ellsworth Good Samaritan Home. Mrs. Sims was born Mary Gladys Small on Jan. 30, 1908, at Wilson and was a resident of Ellsworth since 1992, moving from Whispering Pines, N.C. She was a former secretary for General Baking Co., Cleveland, Ohio and was a member of the Salvation Army. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Forrest Sharpe, in 1954; and her second husband, Hollice Sims, in 1997. Survivors include two sisters, Thelma Rein, Kansas City, and Doretta Richardson, Ellinwood. Private inurnment will be in Russell City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Salvation Army or Alzheimer's Foundation. Sillin Funeral Home, 214 W. Ave. South, Lyons 67554, is handling arrangements. Delmar "DJ" Blackwood 1912-2000 GOODLAND - Delmer "DJ" Blackwood, 88, died Nov. 24, at Mariner - Hospice of Denver in Denver, Colo. He was born March 28, 1912, at Clay County, the son of Emma Woodside and Thomas Arthur Blackwood. He spent his childhood years in Wilson, where he was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist church, before moving to Burlington, Colo. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy. After he moved to Goodland, he worked for the Bill Davis Motor Co. and then the Rock Island Railroad. He was an engineer, retiring in 1978. His memberships included the American Legion, Masonic Lodge, and a lifetime member of the Goodland Elks Lodge 1528. Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother Raymond and one sister Mildred Burson. Survivors include his wife of sixty-one years Lucile Garrett Blackwood; two daughters Sherrie Hatten, Austin, Texas; Jeanne Denton-Sheck, Jacksonville, Fla.; one grandson; three great-granddaughters; and three brothers Arthur, Martin and Russell. The funeral service was Dec. 2 at Koons Chapel, Goodland, with burial following in the Goodland Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Delmer Blackwood Memorial Fund in care of Koons Funeral Home, 211 N. Main, Goodland, Kans. 67735 Adeline Brejcha 1913-2000 ELLSWORTH - Adeline Brejcha, 87, died Dec. 3 at Good Samaritan Retirement Village, Ellsworth. she was born Jan. 31, 1913 in Galva to Frank and Lena Wedel. Adeline was one of 13 children. As a youth she worked as a laundress and housemaid to help support her brothers and sisters. On July 12, 1941, she married Charles Brejcha. They lived and worked on a farm four miles west of Holyrood until they retired to Ellsworth in the late 1980's . They enjoyed dances at the Eagles in Great Bend, participated in a bowling league in Ellsworth, and liked to lunch at the Ellsworth Senior Center. Mrs. Brejcha was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Bonnie in the 1950, and by her husband Charlie in 1996. She is survived by her sons, Vernon, Lawrence and Robert, Independence, Mo.; three sisters; Anna Varney, Hutchinson, Goldie Honomichl, South Hutchinson and Betty Smith of Haysville and two grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest contributions to the Alzheimer's Association or Good Samaritan Retirement Village, Ellsworth. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to services time Friday, Dec. 8 at the Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. Interment will take place in Palacky Cemetery following the service. Jesse Burton Handlin 1924-2001 COMMERCE, OKLA. - Jesse Burton Handlin, Commerce, Okla., died January 20, at the family home, after an illness. He was 76 years of age. Mr. Handlin was born July 5, 1924 at Ellsworth, Kansas the son of John D. and E. Katherine (Collinge) Handlin. He lived in Commerce since 1990, moving there from Enterprise. He was a member of the VFW Post 1295 of Geneseo. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. His parents and one grandson Richard "Ricky" Handlin preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Jean Marie (Simma) Handlin on August 30, 1947 in Portales, New Mexico. She survives of the home. Other survivors include, two sons, Walter of Essington, Pa. and Clinton of Reno, Nev.; two daughters, Sharon Mead, Wichita and Kathy Scheaffer, Conyers, Ga.; one brother Lloyd of Willis, Texas; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Jan. 23 at the Paul Thomas Funeral Home of Miami, Okla. Bob Barker officiated. Pallbears were Harold Johnson, Paul Cormack, Frankie Hottman, Paul Cornwell, George Zieger and Rod Lake. Honorary Pallbears were Don Phillips, Dale Oliver, Fred Warns and John Pientka. Interment was in the Glen Abbey Memorial Garden of Miami, Okla. Military Rites were by the Northeast Okla. Veterans Funeral Detail. Memorials may be made to Regency Hospice or American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home. Mary Cook 1920-2001 KANOPOLIS - Mary Cook, 80, Kanopolis, died January 15, at Salina Regional Hospital - Santa Fe Campus, Salina. Mrs. Cook was born July 10, 1920, at Mexico to Ramona (Sanches) and Ventura Joe Lopez Torrez, moving to the United States in 1929, she was a lifelong resident of Kanopolis. She married Earl Cook on August 8, 1950 in Kanopolis and worked at Elkan and was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Kanopolis. Preceded in death by a son who passed away at birth in 1957. Survivors include her husband, Earl Cook, Kanopolis, a son, Robert M. of Chatham, La.; a sister, Josephine Yunger of Pleasant Hill, Mo.; one grandson and several nephews and nieces. The funeral will be held 10 a.m., Thursday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Kanopolis,and interment will be in the Kanopolis Cemetery, with Father Daniel Scheetz officiating. Visitation 1 - 8 p.m. and Vigil service 7 p.m., was held Wednesday, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Memorials may be made to St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Dorothy R. Gordon 1917-2001 HAYS - Dorothy R. Gordon, 83, died, Jan. 11 at the Hays Good Samaritan Center. Dorothy was born March 20, 1917, at Ellsworth County, to Harvey and Nona (Stumpff) Whitmer. She married Marion Wilson Gordon on Jan. 8, 1946, at Wilson. He died July 31, 1986. She was a homemaker and sold Avon for over 30 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hays. Survivors include her son, Lin of Hays; daughters, Carol Gordon and Phyllis Robertson both of Hays and Anita Gordon-Gilmore of Olathe; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by seven brothers, Ralph, Sam, Dan, Gordon, Glenn, Orval, and Jesse Whitmer; three sisters, Ruth Parks, Erna Bush and Doris Ackley. Funeral service was at, Saturday, January 13, at the First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Paul Abell officiating. Graveside services and interment were at the Wilson City Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the First Presbyterian Church in her name and memory. Myrtle Iva Buehler - 1919-2001 MORROWVILLE - Myrtle Iva Buehler, 81, Morrowville, died Sunday, Jan. 14, at Fairbury Nursing Home, Fairbury, Neb. Mrs. Buehler was born Myrtle Iva Grise on April 18, 1919, at Kanopolis. She was a homemaker and a cook at Korner Cafe. She attended Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Orval of Morrowville; two sons, Robert of Haddam and Wayne of Fairbury; two daughters, Shirley Moon of Clifton, Colo., and Linda Moore of Fairbury; two sisters, Ina Reid of Texas and Ima Stoppel of Kanopolis; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral was at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ward Funeral Home, 115 W. Second, Washington 66968, the Rev. Wendell Sack officiating. Burial was in Morrowville Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established. Phyllis M. Jones - 1924-2001 HOLYROOD - Phyllis M. Jones, 76, Holyrood, died Friday, Jan. 12, on I-70 near Chapman, as the result of a automobile crash. Mrs. Jones was born Phyllis M. Thieme on April 20, 1924, at Goff and was a resident of Holyrood for two years. She was a homemaker and a member of Community Christian Church, Great Bend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jo B. in 1991. Survivors include two sons, Robert of Holyrood and Gerald of Logan; a daughter, Kathleen Lloyd of Hoisington; a brother, Omar Thieme of Topeka; four sisters, Pauline Bradley of Lincoln, Olive Bontrager of Wetmore, Shirley Wood of Big Sandy, Texas, and Dorothy Rice of Topeka; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral was Wednesday, Jan. 17, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Holyrood, the Revs. Mary Lou Klein and Jack Sweany offciating. Burial was in Hillcrest Memoral Park, Great Bend. Memorials may be made to Community Christian Church, Great Bend or Manhattan Christian College, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main, Hoisington 67544. Virgina M. Holmes 1923-2001 HOLYROOD - Virginia M. Holmes, 77, Holyrood, died Friday, Jan. 12, on Interstate Highway 70 near Chapman, as a result of an automobile crash. Mrs. Holmes was born Virginia Motter on Nov. 22, 1923, at Lyons and was a Holyrood resident since 1946, moving from Hutchinson. She was a homemaker and cook at Holyrood schools. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ and American Legion Auxiliary, both of Holyrood. Her husband, Harold, died in 1973. Survivors include two sons, Gary D. of Stafford and Charles D. of Topeka; two daughters, Barbara J. Shelton of Foster City, Calif., and Margaret Ann Jones of Holyrood; a brother, Leonard Motter of Washington; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral was Wednesday, Jan. 17, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Holyrood, the Revs. Mary Lou Klein and Jack Sweany officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Great Bend. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Church of Christ or Great Bend Humane Society. Albert A. Wachs - 1904-2001 LINCOLN - Albert A. Wachs, 96, Lincoln, died Thursday, Jan. 11, at Lincoln County Hospital. Mr. Wachs was born Sept. 29, 1904, at Lincoln County and was a lifelong area resident. He was a farmer-stockman and a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Velma of the home; two stepsons, Erwin Choitz of Hutchinson and Roy VonFange of Lincoln; a stepdaughter, Reva VonFange of Lincoln; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral was Saturday, Jan. 13, at St. John Lutheran Church, Lincoln, the Rev. Gerald Radtke officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Ellsworth. Memorials may be made to the church, the Lutheran Hour or a charity of the donor's choice. Harrison-Hall Funeral Home, 111 E. Elm, Lincoln 67455, is handling arrangements. Kay Robert 'Bob' Choitz - 1935-2001 HUTCHINSON - Kay Robert "Bob" Choitz, 65, Hutchinson, died Saturday, Jan. 13, at Hutchinson Hospital. Mr. Choitz was born April 15, 1935, at Ellsworth and was a resident of Hutchinson for two years, moving from Great Bend. He was a retired mechanical engineer in the oil industry, a Marine veteran of the Korean War, a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, Elks B.P.O. Lodge 1127, Great Bend, and a R.S.V.P. volunteer driver. Survivors include two sons, Kyle R. of Arlington and Scott A. of Green Bay, Wis.; a daughter, Vikki R. Wilke of Green Bay; three brothers, Lee of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., Ernie of Carrollton, Texas, and Richard of Derby; two sisters, Bev Dougherty of Sanford, Fla., and Linda Epley of Canyon Lake, Texas; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, the Rev. Gary Wolf officiating. Burial will be in Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson 67501. The guest book may be signed from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. Melvin 'Butch' Hoien - 1952-2001 HARTZEL, COLO. - Melvin OButch½ Hoien, 49, died Dec. 18 at the Heart of the Rockies Medical Center, Salida, Colo. after a short illness. Mr. Hoien was born June 15, 1952 in Norfork, Neb. to Harold and Margaret Hoien. He worked in the Kansas oil fields as a driller for many years and lived in Wilson for over 15 years before moving to Hartsel, Colo. Survivors include his wife Debra (Crum); two sons, Harold of the home and David of Wilson. Two daughters, Kandy Stock, Topeka and Wendy Smith, Wichita; seven grandchildren, Tristen Hoien, Melvin Kenneth Hoien Jr., Brendon Stock, Thomas, Tyler and Rebecca Smith and Haley Hoien. Memorials maybe made to Debra Hoien, P.O. Box 789, Fairplay Colo. 80440. LynDon A. "Lyn" Gurtner 1964-2001 SALINA - LynDon A. "Lyn" Gurtner, 36, Salina, died Thursday, Jan. 4, at Salina when a man jumped onto his delivery truck on Interstate Highway 135. Mr. Gurtner was born Jan. 10, 1964, at Auburn, Ind., and had lived in Salina since 1997. He was a route manager for Schwan's Frozen Food Sales and had farmed south of Atwood and in Cheyenne Wells, Colo. He had worked for Biofoam Corp. in Great Bend. He was a member of ATA Tae Kwon Do, Colby. Survivors include his wife, Traci of the home; three daughters, Amanda Gurtner and Tanzia Gurtner, both of Salina, and Talitha Gurtner of Marysville, Ohio; a son, Tanner of Salina; his mother, Sally Carlson Gurtner of Fremont, Ind.; two brothers, David of Las Vegas and Earl of Fremont, Ind.; and two sisters, Eldonna Wagonrod of Ohio City, Ohio, and Jolenna Dailey of Edon, Ohio. The funeral was held Monday at First United Methodist Church, Salina, the Revs. Eric Dailey and Jim Lundin officiating. Burial was in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina. Memorials may be made to the Gurtner Children's Memorial in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401. Mary H. Foran 1912-2001 WILSON - Mary H. Foran, 88, Wilson, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2001, at Wilson Nursing Center. Mrs. Foran was born Mary H. Vopat on Sept. 14, 1912, at Wilson and was a lifetime area resident. She was a homemaker, an aide at Wilson Nursing Center and cook at Small's Chicken of Wilson. She was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella and Altar Society, and a charter member of Ellsworth County EHU. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; a daughter, Carolyn; and three grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Alice Bush of Elizabethtown, Ky.; three sons, Kevin and Thomas, both of Wilson, and Michael D. of Wichita; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wilson, the Rev. Jerome Morgan officiating. Burial was in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. A parish vigil was Sunday at Foster Mortuary, 610 24th, Wilson 67490. Memorials may be made to the church. Christeen A. Brejcha 1902-2001 ELLSWORTH - Christeen A. Brejcha, 98, died Jan. 8, at the Good Samaritan Retirement Village in Ellsworth. She was born May 4, 1902 in Ellsworth County, the daughter of Anton and Anna (Kaplan) Dolezal. A lifetime resident of Ellsworth County, she lived at Good Samaritan since 1995. She was a homemaker. On Dec. 9, 1954, she married Joe Brejcha in Salina. He preceded her in death on Aug. 10, 1993. Survivors include a sister, Veronica Dolezal of Ellsworth and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held at 2 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 11 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Dr. John Snook officiated. Burial was at Palacky Cemetery, rural Holyrood. Memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Mabel M. Hurt 1920-2001 ELLSWORTH - Mabel M. Hurt, 80, Ellsworth, died Thursday, Jan. 4, at her home. Mrs. Hurt was born Mabel M. Obermueller on April 8, 1920, at Lincoln and lived in Ellsworth since 1995, moving from Salina. She was a nurse at Fort Riley Hospital and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth. Her husband, Robert E., died in 1994. Survivors include three sisters, Amanda Obermueller and Betty Katzenmeier, both of Ellsworth, and Martha Miller of Glendale, Ariz. The funeral was Monday at Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439, Pastor Gary Wolf officiating. Burial was in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church. Melvin "Butch" Hoien 1952-2001 SALIDA, COLO. - Melvin "Butch" Hoien, 49, died Dec. 18 at the Rockies Medical Center, Salida, Colo. after a short illness. Mr. Hoien was born June 15, 1952 in Norfork, Neb. to Harold and Margaret Hoien. He worked in the Kansas oil fields as a driller for many years and lived in Wilson for over 15 years before moving to Hartsel, Colo. Survivors include his wife Debra (Crum); two sons, Harold of the home and David of Wilson. Two daughters, Kandy Hoien, Topeka and Wendy Smith, Wichita; seven grandchildren, Tristen Hoien, Melvin Kenneth Hoien Jr., Brendon Stock, Thomas, Tyler and Rebecca Smith and Haley Hoien. Memorials may be made to Debra Hoien, P.O. Box 789, Fairplay, Colo. 80440. James L. Burkhead 1967-2001 WILSON - James L. Burkhead, 33, Wilson, died Thursday, Jan. 4, at Salina after jumping from the Crawford Street overpass on Interstate Highway 135. Mr. Burkhead was born March 6, 1967, at Russell and was a lifetime resident of Wilson. He was a truck driver. Survivors include two brothers, Gerald of Wilson and Tim of Lorraine; and two sisters, Caroline Stark of Rogers, Ark., and Doris Barber of Herington. The funeral was 2 p.m. Monday at Foster Mortuary, 610 24th Street, Wilson 67490, Pastor Tim Harlan officiating. Burial was in Wilson City Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Frank D. Oshel 1922-2000 WILSON - Frank D. Oshel, 78, died Monday, Dec. 25, at the Wilson Nursing Center, Wilson. Mr. Oshel was born August 11, 1922 in Topeka to Boyd Oshel and Iva Gwendolyn Anna Oshel and was a resident of Holyrood since 1942 where he was a farmer and stockman and a employee of Midway Industries. He was a member of Holyrood Lions Club, Eagles Club of Great Bend, Lloyd J. Schroeder American Legion Post #200, where he was a past commander and St. Paul's United Church of Christ, all of Holyrood. Survivors include his wife Elsie Purma whom he married Nov. 8, 1942 in Wichita; two daughters, Janice Grubb and her husband Dwaine and Judy Glaser, all of Holyrood. Two brothers, Clifford of Topeka and Elmer of Waynesburo, Pa. and a sister Christine Girvin of Liberty, Mo. The funeral and interment was at 11 a.m., Thursday at Palacky Cemetery, Holyrood with military rites by Lloyd J. Schroeder American Legion Post #200 and Pastor Mary Lou Klein will be officiating. A time of fellowship and celebration was at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Holyrood. Julia Ann Zamrzla 1912-2001 WILSON - Julia Ann Zamrzla, 86, Wilson, died Friday, Dec. 29, at the Wilson Nursing Center. Miss Zamrzla was born June 20, 1912, at Wilson and was a lifetime resident. She was a schoolteacher, retiring in 1977, and a member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella and Altar Society, all of Wilson. She was also a member of National State and County Teachers Associations. Survivors include two sisters, Georgianna Vopat of Plainville and Margaret Soukup of Wilson; and brother, Ernest "Ike" Zamrzla of Oklahoma City. The funeral was Tuesday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wilson, the Rev. Jerome Morgan officiating. Burial was in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church in care of Foster Mortuary, 610 24th, Wilson 67490 Mary "Odah" Mehl 1913-2001 LYONS - Mary "Odah" Mehl, 87, died Dec. 28. at Good Samaritan Center, Lyons. She was born Oct. 6, 1913, at Jetmore, the daughter of Ira Eli and Alice Ethel Peterson Fail. She was a 1932 graduate of Geneseo High School. A Lyons resident since 1972, formerly of Holyrood and Mesa, Ariz., she was a homemaker. She belonged to Grace Lutheran Church, Lyons. On Oct. 8, 1940, she married "Shorty" Adolph Carl Mehl at Holyrood. He died March 11, 1999. Survivors include: a son Richard L., Hutchinson; two grandsons; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lewin Fail. The funeral was held Jan. 2, at Grace Lutheran Church, Lyons. Burial was in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Holyrood, with Rev. Calvin L'Heureux presiding. Memorials may be sent to Grace Lutheran Church or St. Peter's Church both in care of Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons. Stephen G. Mai -- 1949-2001 RUSSELL - Stephen G. Mai, 51, Russell, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Salina Regional Health Center. Mr. Mai was born June 18, 1949, at Russell and was a lifetime resident. He had been a cashier at Home State Bank and worked for King of the Road for 10 years. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Russell, and Elks Lodge. Survivors include his parents, Elmer and Lorrain Mai of Russell; and a brother, Gordon of Wilson. The funeral was Feb. 17 at St. John Lutheran Church, Russell, the Rev. Henry Hartman officiating. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Russell. Memorials may be made to St. John Altar Guild or St. John Lutheran Cemetery Fund, in care of Pohlman's Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665. Clarence A. Kirby -- 1916-2001 LARNED - Clarence A. Kirby, 84, died Jan. 30 at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus in Wichita. He was born Dec. 14, 1916, in Osborne, the son of William E. and Mary Frances Snyder Kirby. He married Mable M. Herman May 4, 1941, in Kanopolis. A resident of Larned since 1958, moving to Salina in 2000, he was a retired teacher and principal for USD 495 in Larned. Kirby was a member of Assembly of God Church and a past member of Fort Larned Lions Club, both of Larned. Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Alberta Fitzpatrick of Salina and Clara Schraeder of Larned; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Melvin Kirby; five sisters, Chloe Kirby, Cora Kirby, Nora Kirby, Frances Kirby and a twin, Clara Kirby; and one stepsister, Edna Burgess. Funeral was Feb. 3 at Morell Funeral Home in Larned with the Rev. Richard Martin officiating. Burial was at the Larned Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of the funeral home. John D. Kottman -- 1908 -2001 ELLSWORTH - John D. Kottman, 92, died Feb. 18 at the Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus - Wichita, He was born Aug. 31, 1908 to Louise (Panzer) and Daniel Kottman in Lincoln County. He was wed to Merne Doris Hunter in Ellsworth on April 15, 1936. A lifetime resident of Ellsworth and Lincoln Counties, he was a farmer and rancher. Mr. Kottman was a past board member of Ellsworth County Co-op and Ellsworth County Credit Union and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth. Survivors include a son, Lloyd Kottman, Ellsworth; a daughter, Darlene Sheldon, Homer, Alaska; six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, four step great-grandchildren and a dear friend, Ellen Svaty. He was preceded in death by his wife Merne in 1982 and a grandson Kevin Sheldon in 1996. The funeral service will be held on Friday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m. at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Burial will be in the Ellsworth Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 1-8 p.m. and 8 a.m. to service time Friday at Parsons Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Ellsworth Senior Center or the VFW Post 6485 of Ellsworth. Delores Jean Orth --1941-2001 TIPTON, IOWA - Delores Jean Orth, 59, died Jan. 14 at the University of Iowa Hospital. She was born April 13, 1941, in Ellsworth, the daughter of Cecil and Gertrude Stratman Newsome. She married Norman Orth March 11, 1962, in Hoisington. A resident of Tipton, she was a certified nursing assistant and a homemaker. Mrs. Orth was a member of Morrison McFadden Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 3111 in Great Bend. Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Galen Orth of Mechanicsville, Iowa and Billy Orth of Tipton; two daughters, Kalin Cook of Towner, Colo., and Gayla Ross of Tipton; her mother of Great Bend; one brother, Harold Newsome of York, Neb.; two sisters, Barbara Randolph of Salina and Nancy Schukman of Casper, Wyo.; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Todd Campbell and Brad Campbell; one daughter, Denise Orth; one brother, Norman Newsome; and one grandson, Cody Orth. Funeral was Jan. 17 in the chapel of the Fry Funeral Home in Tipton with the Rev. Eugene Benda officiating. Burial was at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Mechanicsville. Memorials are suggested to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 3111 or Cancer Aid and Research Program, both in care Gertrude Newsome, 2707 Gano, Great Bend, KS 67530-7351. Phyllis Roberta Carter --1906-2001 STERLING, COLO. - Phyllis Roberta Carter, 94, died Feb. 16. She was born in Ellsworth County to Matilda (Wanacek) and Frank E. Fisher on Dec. 7, 1906. She married Gordon A. Carter on Sept. 21, 1936 in Wilson. They moved to Sterling in June 1954. Gordon passed away Oct. 11, 1963. Mrs. Carter enjoyed cookies, especially chocolate chip cookies, gardening and riding her three wheel bicycle. She was of the Methodist faith and was a member of the Federated Women's Club in Sterling, and the Cirrhosis Club in Wilson. Survivors include two daughter, Gwendolyn Hampton and husband Fed, Tulsa, Okla. and Roberta O'Corky- Hradecky and husband, John, Sterling. Colo. Three sons, Lloyd Carter, Virginia Beach, Va, Gordon Carter and wife Deanna, Sterling, Colo. and George Carter and Mike Kinsley, San Francisco, Cailf. Seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Three sisters preceeded her in death. The funeral was Feb. 20 at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home, 443 S. Second, Sterling, Colo. 80751, with Rev. T.L. Phillps officianting. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association in care of the funeral home. Cleo R. Rathbun -- 1909-2001 ELLSWORTH - Cleo R. Rathbun, 91, Ellsworth, died Friday, Feb. 9, at Good Samaritan Retirement Center Villa Grace, Ellsworth. Mr. Rathbun was born March 17, 1909, at Abbyville and was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County. He was a retired farmer-stockman and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth. He was a 50-year member of Ellsworth Masonic Lodge 146 AF & AM, Ellsworth Chapter 54 Royal Arch Masons, Ellsworth Council 9 Cryptic Masons, St. Aldemar Commander 33 KT, and Isis Shrine Temple, Salina. He was an member of Order of the Eastern Star 44 and a member of Order of High Priesthood, Order of the Silver Towell, Red Cross of Constantine, Salina, Knight York Cross of Honor-York Rite, Knight Masons of Kansas Council 53, Wichita, Holy Royal Archknight Templar and Scottish Rite 32nd Degree. His first wife, Jessie, died in 1977. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor of Ellsworth; a son, Ronald of Ellsworth; a daughter, Marsha Paull of Avalon, Calif.; three brothers, Glen and Jack, both of Ellsworth and Bob of Littleton, Colo.; a sister, Ruby Craig of Junction City; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Feb. 12 at First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth, the Rev. Mark Kayser officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Shriners Crippled Children Hospital or First Presbyterian Church. Robert M. Blachly Sr. -- 1917-2001 OLATHE - Robert M. Blachly Sr., 83, Olathe, died Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Good Samaritan Home, Olathe. Mr. Blachly was born Aug. 8, 1917, at Glen Elder and had lived in Paola, Minneapolis and Abilene. He was a car salesman and worked with the state revenue office in Topeka, retiring in 1979. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Paola, and the Kiwanis Club, Abilene. His wife, Blanch, died in 1993. Survivors include four sons, Robert of Paola, Richard and Ramon, both of Olathe, and Roger of Eudora; and eight grandchildren. The funeral was February 19 at First Presbyterian Church, Paola. Burial was in Paola Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church in care of Wilson & Son Funeral Home, 305 N. Pearl, Paola 66071. Roy Choitz -- 1954-2001 KANOPOLIS - Roy Choitz, 46, Kanopolis, died Sunday, Feb. 18, at Ellsworth County Medical Center, Ellsworth. Mr. Choitz was born June 13, 1954, at Ellsworth and was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth and Lincoln counties. He was a mechanic and worked for White Bros. Construction. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Lincoln. Survivors include two sisters, Wanda Deming of Oak Grove, Ky., and Linda Voeltz of Ellsworth; and his mother, Velma Choitz of Lincoln. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439, Pastor Gerald Radtke officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Lincoln. Memorials may be made to Ellsworth County Ambulance Service. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Mildred M. Hendrich -- 1905-2001 WICHITA - Mildred M. Hendrich, 95, died Feb. 17 at Homestead Health Center in Wichita. She was born Sept. 9, 1905, in Czechoslovakia, Europe, the daughter of Vaclav R. and Dorothea Randall Hendrich. A resident of Wichita, coming from Wilson, she was a public school teacher. Ms. Hendrich was a member of First Baptist Church in Wilson, Alumni Association at Fort Hays State University and National Retired Teachers Association. Survivors include one nephew, Leo Hendrich; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Louis Hendrich, Winslow Hendrich and Joseph Hendrich; and five sisters, Anna Hendrich, Emilie Hendrich, Julie Hendrich, Marie Hendrich and Martha Hendrich. Funeral was Feb. 20, at the church with the Rev. Harlan Palser officiating. Burial was at Wilson City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Prairie Homestead Retirement Center in Wichita, in care of the mortuary. Cleo R. Rathbun -- 1909-2001 ELLSWORTH - Cleo R. Rathbun, 91, Ellsworth, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2001, at Good Samaritan Retirement Center Villa Grace, Ellsworth. Mr. Rathbun was born March 17, 1909, at Abbyville and was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County. He was a retired farmer-stockman and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth. He was a 50-year member of Ellsworth Masonic Lodge 146 AF & AM, Ellsworth Chapter 54 Royal Arch Masons, Ellsworth Council 9 Cryptic Masons, St. Aldemar Commander 33 KT, and Isis Shrine Temple, Salina. He was an honorary member of Order of the Eastern Star 44 and a member of Order of High Priesthood, Order of the Silver Towell, Red Cross of Constantine, Salina, Knight York Cross of Honor-York Rite, Knight Masons of Kansas Council 53, Wichita, Holy Royal Archknight Templar and Scottish Rite 32nd Degree. His first wife, Jessie, died in 1977. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor of Ellsworth; a son, Ronald of Ellsworth; a daughter, Marsha Paull of Avalon, Calif.; three brothers, Glen and Jack, both of Ellsworth and Bob of Littleton, Colo.; a sister, Ruby Craig of Junction City; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Feb. 12 at First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth, the Rev. Mark Kayser officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Shriners Crippled Children Hospital or First Presbyterian Church. Kenneth D. Herbel -- 1937-2001 OMAHA, NEB. - Kenneth D. Herbel, 63, Omaha, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001, at his home. Mr. Herbel was born April 7, 1937, at rural Russell County, and was a resident of Omaha most of his life. He was a laborer and a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include a brother, Delwin of Salina; and two sisters, Charlett Bruce of Wilson, and Shirley Holt of Salina. The service was Feb. 10 in Wilson City Cemetery, the Rev. Jim Wagner officiating. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, in care of Foster Mortuary, 610 24th, Wilson, Kansas 67490. Emma Josephine Svoboda -- 1903-2001 KANOPOLIS - Emma Josephine Svoboda, 97, Kanopolis, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, at Ellsworth County Medical Center, Ellsworth. Mrs. Svoboda was born Emma Josephine Ortiz on March 19, 1903, at Chihuahua, Mexico, and was a resident of Kanopolis since 1917, moving from Mexico. She was a salt bag thrower for Independent Salt Company for more than 25 years. She was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Kanopolis, and a former member of Altar Society. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Urbano Perez, in 1947; her second husband, Jerry Svoboda, in 1968; two daughters; and six sons. Survivors include a daughter, Esther Muro of Kanopolis; 27 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was Feb. 10 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Kanopolis, the Rev. Daniel Scheetz officiating. Burial will be in Kanopolis Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Melvin J. Wagner -- 1930-2001 ELLSWORTH - Melvin J. Wagner, 70, died Jan. 29, 2001, at his home in Ellsworth. He was born May 23, 1930, at Eureka, the son of Emanuel M. and Hulda L. Dauber Wagner. A lifetime Ellsworth resident, he was a partner in Wagner Brothers Construction. He belonged to First United Methodist Church, Ellsworth Masonic Lodge No. 146, and Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 44, all at Ellsworth. Survivors include: three brothers, Ronald F., Independence, Jerome T. "Jerry", Ellsworth, and Edwin L., Fort Col-lins, Colo.; and two sisters, Norma J. Stangle, Russell, and Mary E. Specht, Fort Collins, Colo. Funeral was at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with Dr. John Snook presiding. Burial was in Ellsworth Cemetery, with Masonic Graveside Rites. Memorials may be sent to the Ellsworth Masonic Lodge, in care of the funeral home. Georgia B. Gronek -- 1911-2001 DUFFAU, TX - Georgia B. (Koksal) Gronek, 90, passed away Tuesday, January 2, at her daughter's home in Texas. Mass of Christian Burial was January 8, at St. Mary & St. Anthony Catholic Church, Kansas Clty, KS; burial in Leavenworth National Cemetery. The family would appreciate contributions to Cancer Action Inc. Mrs. Gronek was born in Wilson and moved to the KC area in 1939. She was a registered nurse and graduated from St. John's Hospital School of Nursing in 1932. She worked at St. Margaret's Hospital from 1939 to 1942. She also worked for Dr. Schulte from 1945-1947 the General Motors: Fairfax Plant from 1952-1957, and Fairbanks-Morse from 1962-1968. She was a member of St. Mary & St. Anthony Catholic Church. She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Ann Solsbery, Duffau, TX; two brothers, John Koksal, Elkhart and Aldrich Koksal, Russell and two grandchildren. Arrangements: Skradski Funeral Home Kansas City, KS. Frieda M. Blehm -- 1911-2001 SMITHVILLE, Mo. - Frieda M. Blehm, 89, Smithville, died, Jan. 27, at Beverly Health Care, Smithville. Mrs. Blehm was born Frieda M. Wallert on Oct. 11, 1911, at Russell, Kans., and was a lifetime resident of the Russell County, and Ellsworth County, area. She was a homemaker and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wilson. Her husband, Henry, died in 1970. Survivors include two daughters, Alice Sanders of Salina, and Elain Anspaugh of Smithville; two sisters, Anna Betz of Wilson, and Alice Sheridan of Junction City; four brothers, Edwin Wallert of Olathe, Albert Wallert and Leonard Wallert, both of Wilson, and Raymond Wallert of Kansas City; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The memorial service was Feb. 3 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wilson, the Rev. Jim Wagner officiating. Inurnment was in Wilson City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, in care of Foster Mortuary, 610 24th, Wilson 67490. There was no visitation. Howard E. Vacek -- 1922-2001 ELLSWORTH -- Howard E. Vacek, 78, Ellsworth, died Saturday, Feb. 3, at Ellsworth County Medical Center. Mr. Vacek was born April 19, 1922, at Holyrood and was a lifetime Ellsworth County resident. He was a rancher and a member of Excelsior Lutheran Church, rural Wilson. He was a World War II Army Air Forces veteran and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars of Ellsworth and American Legion of Kanopolis. He was past chairman of Ellsworth County Veterans Memorial Hospital, past chairman and board member of Ellsworth County Co-op, past director and part owner of Kanopolis State Bank, served as trustee of Garfield Township, was congregational president of Excelsior Lutheran Church and Republican precinct committeeman. Survivors include his wife, Arlene of Ellsworth; a son, H.R. "Rocky" of Topeka; and a daughter, Janet Stash of Tucson, Ariz. The funeral was Feb. 6 at Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439, Sister Diane Wagner and Dr. John Snook officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery with VFW military rites. Memorials may be made to American Legion Post 329 of Kanopolis, VFW Post 6485 of Ellsworth, Lighted Cross Fund of Excelsior Lutheran Church and Hospice of Salina. Henry H. Siemsen -- 1907-2001 HOLYROOD -- Henry H. Siemsen, 93, Holyrood, died Friday, Feb. 2, at Good Samaritan Retirement Center Villa Grace, Ellsworth. Mr. Siemsen was born May 4, 1907, at Holyrood and was a lifetime resident. He was a farmer-stockman and a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ and the Lions Club, both of Holyrood. His wife, Leora, died in 1996. Survivors include three sons, Robert and Bruce, both of Holyrood, and Dale of Austin, Texas; two brothers, Albert of Holyrood and Marcus of Hutchinson, Minn.; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Feb. 5, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Holyrood, the Rev. Mary Lou Klein officiating. Burial was in St. Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439, is handling arrangements. Bernice L. Klotz -- 1912-2001 WILSON - Bernice L. Klotz, 88, Wilson, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, at Wilson Nursing Center. She was born April 12, 1912 at Lincoln County to Rosa (Kobbeman) and William E. Lyne. Mrs. Klotz was a lifetime resident of Lincoln and Ellsworth County, a homemaker and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Wilson. She married B. Mead Klotz on March 17, 1935 Survivors include two sons, Gary of Hoyt and Jerry of Phoenix, Az.; one daughter Lynda Siefers of Hays and one sister Vera Eshe of Lucas. The memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Wilson City Cemetery with Rev. Tim Harlan officiating. Inurnment will be in the Wilson City Cemetery. Visitation will be 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at Foster Mortuary, Wilson. Viola C. Mog -- 1919-2001 BELLFLOWER, Calif. - Viola C. Mog, 81, died, Nov. 3, 2000 at her home in Bellflower, CA. Viola was born April 15, 1919 in Lincoln County to Frank and Rosalie (Bohl) Panzer. She married Charles A. Mog on June 5, 1937 in Great Bend. She was a homemaker and worked various jobs including dietician assistant at Kaiser Hospital. She, Charles and their young family moved to California in 1951 and then later moved back to Ellsworth when Charles retired. In the 1980's they moved back to California to be nearer to their two daughters. Survivors include her husband, Charles Mog of Bellflower; daughters, Delores Harrison and Barbara Mog both of Norwalk, Calif., and Shirley Corbus of McPherson; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren; sisters, LaVerna Stroede of Kanopolis and Rosalie Ranker of Ellsworth. She was preceded in death by grandson David Corbus; two brothers, Frank and Gilbert; two sisters, Adeline Stroede and Mae Bell. Graveside services and interment were at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Calif., with the Rev. John Rose officiating. Melvin J. Wagner -- 1930-2001 ELLSWORTH - Melvin J. Wagner, 70, died, January 29 at his home. He was born May 23, 1930. Services are pending with Parson's Funeral Home, Ellsworth. LARRY SCHMIDT ELLSWORTH - Larry Schmidt, 58, died March 20 at the Salina Regional Medical Center Santa Fe Campus. He was born May 14, 1942, in Hays, the son of George J. and Katherine Breit Schmidt. He married Nancy Carder Sept. 8, 1962, in Salina. A resident of Ellsworth, coming from Salina, he was owner/operator of Ellsworth Printing Company. Schmidt was a fourthdegree knight, past grand knight and past knight of the year of the Knights of Columbus; an original founder in 1976 and committee member of the Ellsworth "Cowtown Days," portraying Sheriff Chauncey B. Whitney for 25 years; organized Ellsworth's recreational baseball and men's softball programs, was a Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce board member, chamber of commerce citizen of the year in 1992, grand marshall of the Cowtown Parade in 1991 and 2000. He served as a Department of Corrections Ellsworth Correctional Facility committee member, Ellsworth Fire Department volunteer and board member of J.H. Robbins Memorial Library in Ellsworth. Survivors include wife of the home; one son, Gary W. Schmidt of Ellsworth; three daughters, Keri Ann Katzenmeier of Geneseo, Pamela L. Schmidt of McPherson and Stacie J. Schmidt of Salina; three brothers, LeRoy Schmidt of New Cambria, and Kenneth Schmidt and Virgil Schmidt, both of Salina; three sisters, Viola Baxter and Patricia Perry, both of Salina, and Sister Lila Schmidt of Concordia; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Wilbert Schmidt; and four sisters, Esther Youngdahl, Lillian Shubert, Sister Ann Clare Schmidt and Mary Rose Pfeifer. Funeral Mass was held Friday March 23 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Ellsworth with the Revs. Daniel Scheetz and Paul Oborney officiating. Burial was at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or Salina Regional Health Center Penn Campus Physical Therapy Department, both in care of the funeral home. Howard F. Droegemeier 1919 - 2001 ELLSWORTH - Howard F. Droegemeier, 81, Ellsworth, died March 20, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Droegemeier was born July 11, 1919, in Ellsworth County, the son of Fred O. and Mary (Balin) Droegemeier. He married Alma Shively on Sept. 10, 1942 in Lincoln. He was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County and a retired Parts Manager for Helwick Motors and a retired farmer. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a member of American Legion Post 329 in Kanopolis for over fifty years. Survivors include his wife Alma of Ellsworth; two sons, Howard K. of Hays and Kelvin of Norman, Okla.; a daughter, Jo Ann Mehl of Norman, Okla.; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral was Saturday March 24 at Parsons Funeral Home, Rev. Gene Leutzinger officiating. Interment is in Buckeye Cemetery, rural Kanopolis. Memorials may be made to the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Mildred Webb 1924 - 2001 ELLSWORTH - Mildred M. Webb, 76, died March 22, at Salina Regional Health Center, Sante Fe Campus, Salina. She was born Aug. 27, 1924, in Ellsworth County, the daughter of Frank and Mildred Psondr Bezemek. A lifetime resident of Ellsworth, she was a homemaker. On June 1, 1944, she married Waldo G. Webb at Ellsworth. He survives. Other survivors include: five sons, Waldo Wayne and Dale, both of Kanopolis, James G., Lorraine, Phillip Lee, Ellsworth, and Robert R., Lyons; two daughters, Linda J. Jenks and Cheryl A. Henry, both of Cheyenne, Wyo.; a brother, Frank Bezemek, Frederick; 10 grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. Graveside services were Saturday, March 24, in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery, Ellsworth, with Dr. John Snook presiding. Burial was in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Morrison House. Salina.Research Karen Gray Laham 1942 - 2001 WICHITA - Karen Gray Laham, 58, Wichita, died March 16, in Wichita. She was born Dec. 25, 1942 in Newton, the daughter of Adrian J. and Mary (Gray) Shull. Laham worked as a dental hygienist and was a member of the Woodland UMC organization. She is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include two sons, David and Joseph both of Wichita; a brother, John Shull of Ellsworth; and grandchildren Kaylee, Josephy, Zachary, and Tiffany. The funeral was Tuesday March 20 at the Woodland United Methodist Church, Rev. Charles R. Clavcomb, Pastor, officiating. Interment is in the Greenwood Cemetery, Newton. Memorials may be made to Woodland UMC and KSU Center for Cancer Research. Milton H. Mohn 1913 - 2001 BRUSH, COLO. - Milton H. Mohn 87 of Brush died Saturday, March 17 at the East Morgan County Hospital in Brush, Colo. He was born July 19, 1913 in Ellinwood to Karl and Amelia Mohn. Milton graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1930. Milton was very active in the Evangelical Church in Ellinwood. Following high school he attended Kansas State College and graduated with a degree in industrial chemistry. He married Mildred Jelinek on August 28, 1935 in Salina, where she was a school teacher. Milton's first job was as a chemist for Wolf Milling Company, testing their flour. When the mill closed, he moved with his family to Parsons and was an inspector at an ammunition plant. In 1956 he and the family moved to Aurora, Colo. where he worked for the Rocky Mountain Arsenal. He was also employed in the Denver area at a hospital, the Denver Mint, and the Federal Center, which he retired from in1972. In 1992 he and his wife moved to Ft. Morgan, Colo. In 1996 they moved to The Arbor, a congregate living facility in Brush, Colo. In 1998 they moved to Greeley, Colo. and lived in the Sterling House and the Bridge, assisted living apartments. After Milton's wife Mildred died in 1999 he moved back to the Arbor in Brush. Milton enjoyed playing his clarinet in various bands. He helped form the Clements Senior Band in Lakewood, Colo. After moving to Ft. Morgan, he played in the "Silver Notes" and the "Jammers" two local senior bands. Milton is survived by one daughter, Judy Smits of Wiggins, Colo., 2 grandchildren, David Smits, Jr. of Ft. Morgan, Juliann Epple of Roggen, Colo. and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mildred, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 21 at the Jolliffe Mortuary Chapel. Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Ft. Morgan Senior Center. Jolliffe & Heer Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. Caroline E. Hancks 1911 - 2001 LINCOLN - Caroline Elizabeth Hancks, 89, passed away on Wed., March 21 at Salina. Mrs. Hancks was born on August 11, 1911 on her beloved family homestead in Lincoln County. She received a Bachelor's degree in chemistry from Marymount College in 1933, after which she began a long teaching career. She received a Master's degree in history from Fort Hays State College in 1965. Mrs. Hancks taught school in many Central Kansas towns, including Shady Bend, Carneiro, Sylvan Grove, Ellis, Holton, Langdon, Oakley, Natoma, Garfield, Larned, Bazine, and St. Paul. Her subjects included English, Spanish, history, and mathematics, senior trips, and class plays. Mrs. Hancks is especially remembered for her love of learning, her teaching ability, and her high regard for her students with whom she maintained an active correspondence up to the time of her death. One especially poignant and historic period of correspondence took place during World War II, when many of her former students wrote to her from the battlefields of Europe and the Pacific. Elizabeth retired from teaching in 1976 and settled back on the Howell homestead with her husband Frank. She continued to lead a very active life, including volunteer work at Little house in Salina and participation in bowling leagues and other community activities. Frank and Elizabeth also supported the Lincoln County Council on Aging, the Ellsworth Hospital, the St. John's Missionary Baptist Church in Salina, and many other organizations. She was also interested in environmental preservation and Kansas history. She had an extensive knowledge of local events from the early 1900's which she passed along to other historians. She is survived by Frank, her husband of 52 years, her daughters Merry Susan and Margaret, and son Gregory Bruce. In accordance with Elizabeth's wishes, services are private. Memorials may be made to the Kansas Chapter of the Nature Conservancy, 700 SW Jackson, Suite 804, Topkea, Kansas, 66603, or the Lincoln County Council on Aging, P.O. Box 55, Lincoln, Kansas 67455. Vera L. Nuss 1923 - 2001 WILSON - Vera L. Nuss, 88, Wilson, died Monday, March 26, at Wilson Nursing Center, Wilson. Vera was born December 3, 1912, and was a lifetime resident of Wilson, a member of the First Presbyterian, Wilson and a homemaker. She was married to Ezra Nuss who died July 24, 1982. Survivors include two daughters, Vicki Purma of Scott City and Donna Greeling of Wilson. Service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, March 29 at the Foster Mortuary Chapel, Wilson. Inurnment will in the Wilson City Cemetery, Wilson with Rev. Tim Harlan as officiant. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Foster Mortuary, Wilson. Myra J. Dewitt 1920 - 2001 McPHERSON - Myra J. DeWitt, 81, McPherson, died, March 23, at Memorial Hospital, McPherson. Miss DeWitt was born Jan. 6, 1920, at rural Ellsworth County and was a resident of McPherson since 1992, moving from Wilson. She worked in a dry cleaning shop and was a CMA at a nursing home. She was a member of Hypatia Club of Wilson and a senior companion at Wilson Nursing Home. Survivors include three sisters, Marian Cunningham, Ida Gertrude Small and Jane Smith, all of McPherson. There will be no service. Private inurnment will be at a later date in Wilson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Wilson Nursing Home in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 Chestnut, McPherson 67460. There will be no visitation. Dorothy I. Stoppel 2001 WILSON - Dorothy I. Stoppel, 78, Wilson, died Tuesday, March 27. Services will be held Friday March 30 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wilson. Foster Mortuary, Inc. is handling the arrangements. Irene J. Schauf Prester 1923 - 2001 GENESEO - Irene J. Schauf Prester, 77, Geneseo, died March 24, at Via Christi/St. Francis, Hospital, Wichita. Mrs. Prester was born Irene J. Schuaf on Dec. 8, 1923 at Beaver and was a longtime resident of Geneseo. She was a homemaker and coowner of Presters Drive Inn and Presters Grocery both of Geneseo and former manager of Rolling Acres Golf Course, McPherson. She was a member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church, Ellsworth and later attended Grace Lutheran Church, Lyons. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary, both of Geneseo. She was preceded in death by an infant son Stephen Wayne Prester, and a brother, John P. Schauf. She was married to Elden N. Prester in Russell, he survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Cheryl S. Shirley, Bunker Hill, and Jayne E. Gottschalk, Wichita, a brother, Clifford D. Schauf, Bunker Hill, two sisters, Frances Germaine, Russell, and Regina Pines, St. Petersburg, Florida, six grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Services were held on March 27 at St. Bernard catholic Church, Ellsworth. Father Dan Scheetz officiated. Memorials may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary. Gilbert O. Suelter 1910 - 2001 ELLSWORTH - Gilbert O. Suelter, 90, Ellsworth, died Thursday, March 15, at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. Mr. Suelter was born March 23, 1910, at rural Lincoln County and was a resident of Ellsworth most of his life, moving to Great Bend six months ago. He was a farm machinery salesman for Lloyd Implement, Ellsworth, and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6485 and American Legion Post 174, all of Ellsworth. His wife, Evelyn, died in 1990. Survivors include a son, Robert of Great Bend; three brothers, Loren and Adolph, both of Salina, and Lewis of Lincoln; a sister, Frieda Schultz of Lincoln; two grandchildren; and a stepgrandchild. The funeral was March 19 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, the Rev. Gary Wolf officiating. Burial was in Ellsworth Cemetery with military rites. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth. In care of Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439. Deloise Ann Mayo 1938 - 2001 GLENDALE, ARIZ. - Deloise Ann Mayo, 62, died Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Phoenix Baptist Hospital, Phoenix, Ariz. Mrs. Mayo was born Deloise Ann Bohl on March 24, 1938 in Ellsworth County, the daughter of Carl and Esther Haase Bohl. She married Robert F. Mayo, Sept. 14, 1958 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, north of Ellsworth. Dee, as family and friends called her, was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Gary. Survivors include her husband Bob of Glendale; her mother of the Ellsworth Good Samaritan Village; two brothers, Carl of Ellsworth and Don of Lakewood, Colo.; three sisters, Carol of Federal Heights, Colo, Janice of Shawnee, and Nancy of Lawrence; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial and inurnment will be in the Ellsworth Cemetery, Ellsworth on Sat., March 24 at 2 p.m. John Jerome Ravenkamp Jr. 1950 2001 BREMERTON, WASH.- John Jerome Ravenkamp Jr., 50, Bremerton, died Thursday, March 15, at Madigan Army Hospital. Mr. Ravenkamp was born Sept. 24, 1950, at Salina. He was in the Navy for 20 years and received a Bronze Star. After retiring from the Navy, he worked in a welding shop at the naval shipyard. Survivors include his wife, Janet of Bremerton; his mother, Susan Jamison of New Cambria,; a son, Royce of Bremerton; three daughters, Heather Ravenkamp, Ashley Ravenkamp and Elizabeth Lima, all of Bremerton; seven sisters, Linda Ingram and Ann Nowlin, both of Salina, Marge Albertson of Greenwood, Mo., Mary Miller and Teresa Pearson, both of Ellsworth, Cindy Eisenhower of Pratt, and Judy Larson of Lincoln; a brother, James of Salina; and a grandchild. The funeral was March 21 at Lewis Funeral Chapel, Bremerton. Memorials may be made to Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center, 1100 Fairview Ave. N., P.O. Box 19024, LY120, Seattle. Charles E. Westerman 1913 - 2001 ELLSWORTH - Charles E. Westerman, 87, Ellsworth, died Tuesday, March 20, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center, Ellsworth. Mr. Westerman was born Dec. 4, 1913 in Ellsworth County to Edwin and Hedwig (Hoffman) Westerman. He married Velma Kathryn Green in Ellsworth on Feb. 26, 1939. A lifetime resident of Ellsworth, Westerman was a farmer and stockman. He was very active in the Ellsworth County Farm Bureau, once serving as president. He was also a former member of the ElKan Western Riders Saddle Club and a member of the First United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by brothers Clyde, Lee, and Ralph. Survivors include his wife Velma of Ellsworth; a brother, Edwin, of Ellsworth; two sisters, Frances Kottas of Little River and Fern Zajic of Holyrood; and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at the First United Methodist Church, Ellsworth, Dr. John Snook officiating. Burial will be in Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Willing Workers or the Ellsworth United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. today at Parsons Funeral Home. Frank D. Bezemek 1947 2001 OLATHE - Frank D. (Butch) Bezemek, 53, passed away January 19 at the Veterans Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. He had been living with his sister and brother-in-law in Olathe since October 2000. Butch, as known by his family, had been in and out of the VA hospital quite often since November of last year. He was born March 6, 1947 in Stafford to Vada and Frank Bezemek. He lived most of his school years in Frederick while attending Bushton Grade School and Bushton High School. He graduated from BHS in 1965. He was an Eagle Scout when Mr. Timmons was scoutmaster in Bushton. He also attended Pratt Community College in Pratt. He joined the Air Force and completed his basic training at Lackland A.F.B., San Antonio, Texas. He married Roberta Gibison in 1967 shortly before his tour of duty at a SAC A.F.B. in Alaska. He reached the rank of sergeant while in the service and was honorably discharged in 1970. Frank worked for the HB Zachry Co. an international construction company based in San Antonio, Texas for 29 years after leaving the armed services. His work took him and his family many different places in Texas. He spent 2 years (1976-78) in Riya and Saudi Arabia while his family stayed in Texas. His title was that of Purchasing and Parts Manager. He is interned at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth. He leaves his wife, Roberta Bezemek of Houston, Texas. Two daughters, Amanda Bezemek and Lysa Bezemek, Portland, Oregon. His mother, Vada Whiting, Olathe. His father, Frank Bezemek and stepmother, Laura Bezemek of Frederick and Matagorda, Texas. One sister, Lucille Rockett, Olathe. An Aunt Mildred and Uncle Waldo Webb, Ellsworth, and many cousins. We still miss his spontaneous laughter, upbeat attitude, his love for cooking, lending the helping hand before being asked and most of all the many phone calls made at the spur of the moment to say "Hi, what are you doing? Just thought I would call." Amelia Klein 1904 - 2001 LUCAS - Amelia Klein, 96, Lucas, died Friday, March 2, at Beverly Health Care of Lucas. Mrs. Klein was born Amelia Schultz on Nov. 23, 1904, at Dreispitz, Russia, and had lived in Lucas since 1917. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Sylvan Grove and the Dorcas Society and Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Survivors include her husband, Jacob S. of Lucas; a son, Darwin of Centralia, Ill.; two sisters, Mollie Kaufman and Alvina Motzner, both of Wilson; and a granddaughter. The funeral was March 6 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Sylvan Grove, the Rev. Timothy Wangerin officiating. Burial was in Sylvan Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Bible Society or The Lutheran Hour in care of Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home, 111 S. Fairview, Lucas 67648. Hugh S. Taylor --1928 - 2001 GENESEO - Hugh S. Taylor, 72, died Monday, March 5, at Lyons District Hospital, Lyons. Mr. Taylor was born on April 28, 1928 to Hugh Edwin and Julia Fern Norris Taylor in Amazonia, Missouri. He married Ida Prester in Niles, Michigan on August 29, 1954. He was a resident of Geneseo for 29 years, a U.S. Navy Veteran, a retired construction worker for Ref-Chem Corporation and a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Lyons. He was preceded in death by six brothers and one sister. Survivors include his wife, Ida of the home; one son, Brad Taylor of Geneseo; one daughter, Pam Saunders of Ellsworth; one brother Harold Taylor of Park City, Utah and two sisters Joy Cole, St. Joseph, Mo. and Bette Roberts, Kansas City, Mo. four grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. The funeral was Wednesday, March 7, 2 p.m., at the Grace Lutheran Church, Lyons, with Rev. Calvin L'Heureux officiating. Burial was in the Geneseo Cemetery, Geneseo. Memorials may be made to the church. Kenneth A. Merrill --1904 - 2001 KANOPOLIS - Kenneth A. Merrill, 96, Kanopolis, died Feb. 28, at Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Mr. Merrill was born March 31, 1904, at Clear Creek Township, Ellsworth County, and was a lifetime resident of the Kanopolis area. He was a hoisting engineer and repairman for Independent Salt Company, Kanopolis, for 46 years, retiring in 1969 and also owned and operated a welding and repair business. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Zella, in 1927; his second wife, Levern, in 1992; and two sons, John W. in 1956 and Everett in 1999. Survivors include two sons, Douglas of Kanopolis and Kenneth Talmage, Sr. of Holyoke, Colo.; a daughter, Delores M. Young of Aurora, Colo.; 22 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; and a great-great-great-grandchild. The funeral was March 3 at Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439. The Rev. Al Hysom officiating. Burial was in Kanopolis Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Kanopolis United Methodist Church. Josephine O. Kulich 1916-2001 WILSON - Josephine O. Kulich was born July 11, 1916 at rural Sylvan Grove to Joseph O. and Barbara M. (Hynes) Kulich. She graduated from Orbitello School, and lived and worked on the family's poultry and livestock farm south of Sylvan all her life. She became a lifetime member of CSA (Czechoslovak Society of America) and took pride in her Czech heritage: the language, the music, and the baking of kolache pasties. Josephine was an animal and nature lover, enjoying taking care of her pets and her flower and vegetable gardens. Her incredible peony garden was especially well known. After being in poor health for several months, Josephine passed away at the Wilson Nursing Center on Febr. 20. Josephine was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Helen and Pauline, and one brother, Adolph. She is survived and will be greatly missed by three brothers: Joseph Kulich and Ernie Kulich, both of Sylvan Grove and Archie Kulich of Salina; a nephew, nieces, and other fanzily and friends. Funeral services were held on Feb. 24 at Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home in Sylvan Grove, the Rev. Kathleen Dooley officiating. Organist for the service was June Dolezal and Alfred Dolezal, soloist, sang "In The Garden" and "How Great Thou Art. Serving as casketbearers were: Alfred Homeier, Leroy Klema, David Stoppel, Bryan Taylor, Jack Taylor and Don Weseloh. Burial was in the Wilson City Cemetery. Memorials in Josephine's name may be made to the Wilson Nursing Center. Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home of Sylvan Grove was in charge of the arrangements. John D. Kottman 1908-2001 ELLSWORTH - John D. Kottman, 92, died Feb. 18 at the Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus - Wichita. He was born Aug. 31, 1908 to Louise (Panzer) and August Kottman in Lincoln County. He was wed to Merne Doris Hunter in Ellsworth on April 15, 1936. A lifetime resident of Ellsworth and Lincoln Counties, he was a farmer and rancher. Mr. Kottman was a past board member of Ellsworth County Co-Op and Ellsworth County Credit Union and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth. Survivors include a son, Lloyd Kottman, Ellsworth; a daughter, Darlene Sheldon, Homer, Alaska; six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, four step great-grandchildren and a dear friend, Ellen Svaty. He was preceded in death by his wife Merne in 1981 and a grandson, Kevin Sheldon, in 1996. The funeral service was held on Friday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m. at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Burial was in the Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Ellsworth Senior Center or the VFW Post 6485 of Ellsworth. Jacqueline "Jackie" Stroede 1943-2001 SHADY OAKS - Services for Jacqueline "Jackie" Stroede, 57, of Shady Oaks community were held Feb. 12 at Shady Oaks Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Davis officiating. Burial followed at Rome Cemetery under the direction of Carrol Lehr Funeral Home of Athens. Mrs. Stroede died Feb. 8, in Tyler. She was born Sept. 2, 1943, in Chester; Pa., to Francis and Evelyn Bonneville Hall. Mrs. Stroede was a member of Shady Oaks Baptist Church and a 20 year resident of Athens. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Francis Hall in 1999. Survivors include her husband, Robert Stroede of Athens; sons, Robert Hinckley of Morton, Pa. and Roger Hinckley of Ridley Park, Pa.; daughters, Cheryl Lynn Robertson of Aston, Pa. and Jennifer Lynn Stroede of Athens; brother, Terry Hall of Marcus Hook, Pa.; sisters, Linda Vickers of North Wilkesbourgh, N.C. and Sharon Carroll of Athens; one grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Ernest Grubbs, David Farmham, Carl Anderson, James Carroll, Ron Nuckolls and Dean Nuckolls. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society.